Baby Announcement......What Do You Think????

I've been thinking about when should the world know about Baby Jones.  As you know we've only told close family and friends.  So what are your thoughts?  I talked to several women and some were so excited they told everyone right away and then I talked to some that waited until they made it through the first trimester.  I know it's a personal preference but I wanted to include you as well. (My first trimester ends July 22).

When we decide I was thinking about creating an actual announcement to mail out and/or post: 

The above is one of my top picks.

Let me know your thoughts. I will be looking forward to hearing from you.

TJ3

 

8 Weeks........We Have A Large Raspberry This Week!!!

Baby Jones is growing.  Now the size of a large raspberry at 2 months.  Take a look into week 8:

      

This week has been rough on momma.  My nausea let up a little however constipation and gas kicked it into high gear.  I've also experience the over the towel position of throwing up.  But afterwards I feel much better.  I am definitely feeling the pelvic area pressure along with the contractions of the uterus.  According to what I'm going through at 8 weeks, I'm right on target.  I truly appreciate my wonderful husband for picking up my slack and ensuring I'm comfy around the house.  I love you Babe! 

                                    

I am so in love with babycenter.com and thebump.com Both are excellent resources as well as the apps available for your phone and other electronic devices.  Well, stay tuned for more updates.  Have a great night!

TJ3

       

A Baby Story.............

Okay don't judge me, but I watched 4 episodes of A Baby Story and cried for each one!  I am learning a lot but there is some scaring stuff on there like the epidural!!!!!!!  OMG Let me pray now.  If you're reading this blog, you know I can't stand needles!!!!  But I know God will keep me!

Well, I just wanted to post a quick update.  Stay tuned for more.........

TJ3

First Prenatal Appointment......................

Our first prenatal appointment went great!  Dr. Stutes and Nurse Valerie make an awesome team!  Hubby was there the entire time ensuring I was okay ;-)  Once we checked it we went to see Baby Jones.

7 Weeks and 1 day

Our little jelly bean's heart rate was 126 beats per minute (bpm), and Dr. Stutes informed us that was very good.  Normally doctors would wait until around 10-12 weeks but Baby Jones has a strong heart beat at 7 weeks.  Hearing that hear beat melting my heart and made it all real for me.

The Acadiana Women's Health Group really live our their motto "Dedicated to Women's Health."  The entire staff amazes me.  Hubby and I are very please with our selection of OB/GYN.  

Here is the bag of info that I received along with my Strong Moms Pregnancy Planner my big sis, Chamel gave to me.

Books and Magazines

Samples of Prenatal Vitamins and Meds for Nausea to try. 

They ensured I had all I needed to get started and information that answered most of my questions.  The package Dr. Stutes gave me even included a list of over the counter (OTC) medicines that I can take that are NOT harmful to the baby.   

Me holding my pee.....lol

Yes, this is me attempting to hold my pee.  My bladder had to be FULL and it was full!  LOL  So cheesing and holding it does not work for me.  ;-)

Waiting for the doctor to come

Daddy was being a great photographer.   I started to bring my Canon 60D with me, but I already had too much stuff with me.

Oh, still waiting lol

 I was soooooo sleepy after the ultrasound.  I wanted to just stay in that room and take a nap.  It was nice and cozy.  LOL

Momma & Baby Jones 

Well, this momma wants some food.  We are about to have a big ole plate of rice and eggs and maybe one piece of bacon (if it agrees).  We appreciate you following us on this journey.  Stay tuned because there is definitely more to come.  

Be Blessed!!

TJ3

7 Weeks..........We have a blueberry!

Baby Jones is definitely growing because momma is expanding.  Here is a look into week 7:

This past week the pressure was on!!!!  I literally had to prop on pillows just to get some relief.  Also, constipation is starting to set in.  Sooooooo uncomfy.  Apple juice isn't working fast enough.....lol 

                                         

My sweetpea is now a BLUE-berry ( in my Ms. Connelly's voice.....from the movie Duplex.  If you haven't seen it, it's a must see.  I've watched it a ga-zillion times.  Isn't that right Thomas and Jas? Lol). Time is really moving along.  When we discovered we were pregnant, Baby Jones was just an appleseed.  

Tomorrow is our FIRST prenatal appointment and we are super excited.  Keep us in your prayers as we continue to grow and keep you updated.

Stay tuned.............

TJ3

Thank you Jesus for Cami Johnson

So yesterday at church I wasn't feeling my best and nausea had taken over.  My dear sister from church, Cami came over to check on me.  After service she blessed me with a pack of Biscoff.  These little cookies are the bomb.com!!!!!  They agree with my stomach and helps settles it.  The thing is I want to eat the entire pack AND daddy loves them too.  These cookies have been discovered at Wal-Mart and Walgreens.  So we will stock up.  Cami I appreciate you so much.  Thank you for always thinking of me.

                                  

Destination Maternity.......

Okay so I go to Destination Maternity on yesterday looking for Preggie Pop Drops.  These are good for the nausea.  So the representative was so helpful and showed me around the store.  

                              

So as I'm finishing up and ready to check out, she asks me to fill out a profile card.  This is where they email you coupons, sales, updates, etc. I'm looking down the entire time filling out the form and out comes the rep with a cute bag with items inside.

                              

Inside this bag was another bag.  But before I could even look inside the pregnancy hormones kicked it in high gear.  I began to cry!  Yup I was crying.  The rep came to the other side of the counter to console me and give me tissues.  Then a customer walked in (at 35 weeks) and joined the party.  They were both encouraging me and sharing their journey.  ;) Okay after being a cry baby I saw this bag inside of my store purchase bag.

                                

This bag is heaven sent.  Here are some of the items that were included:

           

                               

Boudreaux's Butt Paste (Diaper Rash)

$5.00 off coupon for Baby Thermometer

Free session and 2 Portrait Sheets at JCP Portraits 

$50 Gift Card to Carseat Canopy

Free Nursing Cover from UdderCovers.com

Free Baby Carrier from Seven Slings

Coupons to Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh

Coupons to FisherPrice

Coupons to Buy Buy Baby

$20 Gift Card to Shutterfly

Avent Classic Bottles