The Three of US

Miss Ella

Pictures

Miss Ella--I love her eyes to pieces...they're so bright you can almost see my reflection taking the pic!  They're just beautiful!

Family Picture

Random pictures!

After a crazy last few days (more details to come on that)...here are some random pictures we've been taking through the days.  As I'm feeling better I should be able to post more!

getting ready for second trip to the hospital for a weight check!

In my lady bug outfit....notice the antennas on her hat!  

All ready in her car seat.

Grandma and Grandad Bateman and Aunt Laura seeing Ella for the first time.

On the computer with daddy.

kisses from daddy 

Facetime with Aunt Kiki and Uncle Adam with Grandpa

Aunt Brittany and Paige came to the hospital to see Ella!

Flowers from the Anderson's!

Spending time with Grandpa Winkler before he has to go back to Nebraska.

Our precious bundle of joy....miss Ella

Ella Brookelynn Bateman

Just got home and here are a few...more to come as soon as mommy can get around to it!

the lovely swelling

Oh the joys of pregnancy!

Here are a couple of pictures of my swollen feet.  This happens to be after a walk at night when I had socks and tennis shoes on...you can definitely see the line!  haha!  While swelling is normal at the end of pregnancy (especially when it's 105 degrees outside) the docs have been slightly concerned with mine due to my gestational hypertension, as it can also be a sign of pre eclampsia.  I've also had swelling in my hands, legs, and sometimes a bit in my face....they're keeping an eye me!  I can't wait to have my skinny ankles back and wear my cute wedges again!

at least my pedicure looks good!  haha

38 Weeks

don't you love the give or take 13oz!  haha

How far along?  38 weeks

Total weight gain:  +26 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Tight shirts to show off my bump and yoga pants.  I show up to the ATU and everyone says…Oh, the cute one is here!  Makes me feel good but I only wish I felt cute!  I never bought maternity dresses so most of my dresses are not long enough to go over the bump anymore.  She grew a lot this past 3 weeks.  T-shirts that I wear are getting too short…oh boy, she better come soon or else I don’t know what I’ll wear!  :)  Definitely NOT going to buy more clothes right now. 

Sleep:  awful!

Stretch marks?  Lathering on the Mustela Stretch Cream!  I’m seeing a few small lines hoping they don’t get worse.  Let’s get this baby out of here!

Miss anything?  Everything that doesn’t go with being pregnant…can you tell I’m ready to be done?!

Movement:  I think she’s busy packing her suitcases for her arrival…notice I put suitcases…if she’s anything like me there will be multiple! 

Food Cravings: PEACHES and MANGOS!  Yummy!

Anything making you sick or queasy:  waking up in the morning I’ve been feeling a bit nauseous again…weird

Gender:  my sweet precious baby girl!

Labor signs:  still a few contractions…nothing too terrible though.  Doctor said I’m 2cm dilated! 

Symptoms: Let’s make a list…

         -swelling in legs, ankles, feet, face and hands

         -numbness in 4 fingers

         -carpal tunnel

         -high blood pressure

         -unfortunately saw some black spots this week

         -I'm sure there are more...pregnancy brain has me this morning

Belly Button in or out?  IN

Wedding rings on or off?  On but are slightly TIGHT when I’m swollen

Mood: HAPPY but nervous 

Excitement this week: relaxing!

Looking forward to:  Delivery day!  It’s looking like Monday we will be going in for induction! 

Also, CAN NOT wait for my mom and dad to get here!

On the agenda:  enjoy the last few days with it just being Kyle and me.  Also, finish up a few last minute things like cleaning, etc.