Working on JD's room!

We have spent several weeks trying to figure out what we wanted to do in his nursery. We ended up switching bedrooms around so that Lauren would have a bigger closet and JD would have a bigger room. Baby furniture takes up a lot of room!! After that was settled, we began thinking about decorating. We decided on a monkey/safari theme. Then, we found some cute wall sticker/clings on Etsy. They came all the way from Tel Aviv! So we left the room a cacky color and just put those on the walls. I think it turned out pretty good!

James David Crews

We got a great report from our high risk doctor today! James David is growing ahead of schedule! We are 27 weeks and he is weighing in at 2 lbs 9 oz. We go back in 3 weeks for another ultrasound. Then, we start going twice a week for baby "well" checks. They will be making sure James David is still growing and active. They will also be checking my fluid levels. Dr. Collins wants to induce around 37 weeks so that will be anytime between January 30 and February 6. That's mainly to avoid any late complications on my part (preeclampsia). But so far, I am having no signs of that.

We are doing good!

Although I have the same medical issues (hyperthyroid, blood clotting and now gestational diabetes), we have them under control so far! The baby is growing a little ahead of schedule and at our ultrasound today the baby's estimated weight is 1 lb 6 oz!! I am 23 weeks and 2 days.

We are celebrating Lauren's 8th birthday this weekend! Time is really flying!

Our Big News

We think it's finally safe to tell that we are expecting! We had our 20 week ultrasound today and confirmed that it's a BOY! We are due February 20! After weeks of trying to come up with a boy's name, we have decided on James David Crews! He looks very healthy on the ultrasound and growing right on track.

Ready for Fall

As you can tell by my early background, I am sick of this hot weather and ready for football season and Fall. We had a really great summer! We went to Tybee Island for a week and spent some time in Savannah. The girls are already planning next year's vacation there! We also welcomed a new niece/cousin last week! Baby Aydan Blair was born last Wednesday with a head full of black hair! The girls loved holding her. Logan compared her hair to Adam Lambert - that should tell you how much she has!

We also found out that a few friends and family members are expecting little ones in the next few months! Congrats Jennifer, Niki, Kelly and one that I can't name just yet cause I'm sworn to secrecy! Also congrats to Dexter and Melanie who will be going to China in October! We can't wait to meet Lucy!!

Hopefully, we will have an update on the girls next week! Court this Friday!

Endocrinologist - Round 2

So I am heading back to see Dr. Hancock next Monday. I am praying really hard for good news that my blood work is returning back to normal and no other issues have come up. According to my OB, Dr. Hancock has to give the "ok" for us to start trying again. I still have a clotting disorder and there isn't much to do about that except continue the extra folic acid and baby aspirin. As for another issue that seem to be lingering, I am naively hoping it's just my imagination.

Way to go Lauren!

Lauren scored her first goal last Saturday!! Unfortunately, her team hasn't won a game yet. They are all really young so it's not too surprising. Some of the teams they are playing have bigger kids and hispanics on them. So we are kind of like the "Bad News Bears" of AYSO. LOL But Lauren is improving every week and I am so proud of her!