39 weeks and counting!

Well, I'm still waiting! 39 weeks and waiting to be exact. I went to the doctor last Thurs., and I'm still dilated 1 cm and effaced 75%. No change... Dr. Edwards said I could go past my due date. So, my due date is this Thurs., June 3rd. I'm thinking she will come Monday or Tuesday. Zach says June 6th. Mom says June 10th, and Jarrett, Dad and Christal say Tuesday/Wed. We will see! No contractions or anyhing yet. I'm ready to meet Tate! Can't wait to see her little face for the first time!

NURSERY PICTURES!!

The nursery is finally finished thanks to my mom and dad! Mom and Dad brought the furniture over after mom painted/distressed both pieces. This took a lot of time, sweat, and love from Mom. Thanks so much Mom!! Mom came over Saturday with my nieces, and we hung pictures, and put the final finishing touches on the nursery. You can't see it very well in the pics, but I stenciled two birds above the old window in the nursery. I can't wait for Tate to see her new room. I have 2 weeks and three days until her due date. I can't wait to kiss her sweet little face!!

LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY UNTIL TATER TOT IS HERE!

I can't believe Tate will be here in less than a month. She is due June 3rd. I was looking at my calendar this morning as I do every morning. I usually turn to the next mo. or two to plan ahead, and see what I have ahead of me. I turned one page and there was JUNE!! This has really been a very fast pregnancy. I don't have anything to compare it to regarding time, but it has gone by fast to me!

Mom and Dad are bringing over my furniture that mom has distressed/painted next week. Thanks Mom!!! My crib and bedding are already in place. The monitor is ready to go. I'm packing my bags this Thursday night, so I'll be prepared if she comes early. I feel more comfortable about breast feeding since my sis-in-law Christal has helped answer questions, and I have read LOTS of stuff on the internet about it. I also tried out my breast pump the other day which is an huge EYE-OPENER, WOW! I guess all of this will be an eye-opener for Zach and me. Also, I wonder what she will look like. Zach and I look so different. Will she have dark hair with an olive skin complexion like her daddy, or strawberry-blonde hair with freckles and fair skin like me??? Zach and I both have brown eyes, but she may have blue eyes like her Pops (my Dad), Nana (Zach's mom), or my niece, Camryn. Maybe green eyes like my other niece, Jacey?? Hmmm....?? I guess we will see soon!

Jacey's First Swimming Lesson

Jacey had her first swimming lesson today at Gold's Gym in Vestavia. She did so good. She didn't act nervous or shy at all. I am so proud of her. She is growing up so quickly. She needs to slow it down. Camryn had a good time too, and can't wait to take lessons with her sister. I'm so glad I get off work earlier now so I can share these times with them.

35 WEEK UPDATE/PLUS OB DOC. UPDATE

I went to get my 2nd ultrasound yesterday. Mom and Zach were there with me. I measured two weeks smaller 2 weeks ago, so Dr. Edwards ordered another ultrasound for me. She weighs 4lbs. and 13 oz. as of yesterday. I measured 34 weeks, and my ultrasound measured 35 weeks. So, I may be having a little petite baby. I guess she will take after her Mee Mee or Uncle Jarrett, b/c Zach and I are NOT petite. I can't wait to meet her. So thankful that my ultrasound went well!!








35 week update per BabyCenter.com:
Tate doesn't have much room to maneuver now that she's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon). Because it's so snug in my womb, she isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times she kicks should remain about the same. Her kidneys are fully developed now, and her liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — she'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

CORE GROUP BABY SHOWER

PERFUME AND INCENSE BRING JOY TO THE HEART, AND THE PLEASANTNESS OF ONE'S FRIEND SPRINGS FROM HIS EARNEST COUNSEL. PROVERBS 27:9

The girls from my Core group had a baby shower for me at Ashley's new house. It was so much fun. I received some great gifts, and can't wait for Tate to see them. I'm so thankful that these girls have come into my life. I really enjoy my time with them. I can't wait for the memories we will make in the years to come.

CHURCH BABY SHOWER/GUNTERSVILLE DIAPER SHOWER

My church baby shower was awesome! Tate got so many wonderful things. We are so blessed to have such a great church family and friends. Thank you to everyone who put my shower together!! I had so much fun!

We also had a diaper shower in Guntersville at Zach's parents house. Even though there were tornado warnings everywhere, we had a great turn out! We received tons of diapers and wipes! We are so blessed to have such a great start!! We really had a great time. Thanks to Zach's family!

ZACH'S AND MY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!

Zach and I celebrated our one year anniversary in Guntersville, AL this year. We ate Mexican, and finally got to eat our cake topper! It was a sad weekend b/c Zach's grandfather was in the ICU, and Zach was so sad. Now Zach's Paw Paw is in heaven having a great time with Jesus. We sure do miss him!

Easter 2010

32 weeks!!!

About Tate McKinlee:
By now, Tate weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama(see above picture)) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in my uterus. I'm gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to baby Tate. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.

About me:
I'm feeling great!! I have less energy now than I have had lately, and can fall asleep at the drop of a hat. I get uncomfortable very easy. I'm always short of breath, and it's hard to bend over!! I definitely can't miss my acid reflux medicine b/c I'll be breathing fire. =) I just can't wait to meet this little kicker in my tummy. My nursery should be put together soon. Mom is distressing two antique pieces for the nursery. Thanks Mom!! Hope to be posting pics soon!