Gainesville Christmas #2 and Family Shower

Pa and his great grand Olivia


Deb, Me, Dave and Bernie


Me, Mom and Dave


Love how Olivia is holding the cupcake, too cute!


Dave opening baby gifts!


Dave's Nana made this baby blanket for us when we got married, 4 years later she was able to give it to us! Such a sweet gift!


Sweet Olivia


Dave and Emma


Olivia and Pa


Olivia telling Pa to sit down, so cute!

St. Pete Christmas and shower to come...

Baby Daquila has a name!

Claire Josephine Daquila

The only name that Dave and I both really liked. I love the name, Claire is just a name we both liked and Josephine is my middle name as well as my maternal grandmother's name!! I made these name blocks this week. Dave cut the wood and I did the rest. I love them, they turned out perfect!!

Saw the OB on Monday. Will have my 32 week ultrasound on the 24th. One last final check of baby to check growth and all that good stuff!!

Stats: 30 weeks, measuring at 27 weeks. Total weight gain for pregnancy +10.

Pros: Passed my glucose test with flying colors, yay!! Sciatic nerve pain is GONE!! It gradually disappeared over the holidays and I am so thankful!! Still feeling really well overall! Feeling baby C move lots, Dave has actually seen her move twice in the past few days!

Cons: Not much to mention at this time! YAY!

Gainesville Christmas #1

Wow, we had a busy holiday season! There will be lots of Christmas and baby shower posts in the next few days. Dave and I are so blessed to have such wonderful families and that makes for lots of family gatherings. Stay tuned for all of the festivities we celebrated over the holidays! Hope you all had a blessed Christmas and beginning of 2012!!


Merry Christmas!


Grace and Emme


Pup(Tom) and Grace~ LOVE this pic!! Grace loves her Pup SO much!!


Mom and Me


Grace and Daddy~ she loved her new giraffe!


Nana and Jack


Leanne and Grace



Leanne and her UGG headband for her Colorado trip!


Baby Daquila is going to claim these pink baby UGGS for herself next year!

27 weeks

27 Weeks
Baby weighs almost 2lbs think head of cauliflower and 14 1/2 inches long

Measuring: 2 weeks behind (25 weeks) but OB is not concerned. (Side note: my mom did not get very big with me and I ended up being 8.5lbs, so I am sure baby girl is growing just fine.)

Weight: +9 lbs

OB Visit: Got my Rhogam shot last week since I am O- and we believe Dave had + blood. I have to get Rhogam now and after I deliver so my body does not produce antibodies. Just standard practice with mother's who are - and possibly have + babies.

Had my glucose screening this morning to check for gestational diabetes. Fasted all night then got to drink a very sugary drink and wait an hour to get my blood drawn. Hoping I pass to avoid the dreaded 3 hour glucose screening!!

The Good:
Feeling great most of the time. No nausea and pretty full of energy! Still sleeping well especially with my body pillow if Dave doesn't try to take it for himself. :) Lots of movement from baby girl. Dave has seen her move as well but when I tell him she is moving and he comes in for a closer look or feel she usually stops, of course!!

The Bad:
My sciatic nerve is bothering me on the right side, most likely baby girl is creating this problem. It really hurts when walking and getting to a standing position. When I am sitting or standing not much pain so that is good. Went to the chiropractor twice this week for adjustments. No relief yet, but hoping soon!

Heartburn is pretty constant right now but not too unbearable, liquid Maalox is my good friend!

Lake City Christmas 2011

This past weekend we went to Lake City to celebrate Christmas with my dad's side of the family. Here are a few pics from the day...




Nursing baby


Dad and Me


Dad and Bubba the Bull








Our first baby...


Maggie Mae


Happy Pup!!

We're Back!!

Welcome back, hopefully this time I can stay updated!! I am doing this mainly to document baby Daquila!!

Summer School

So I made it through my second semester of nursing school and I received a B+ again, I'll take it! It is very difficult to get A's in nursing school so I am very happy with my grade. I am now in my second week of the third semester and it is a quick one being only 6 weeks. I am ready for my summer break to relax until the fall semester begins. Half-way there, yippee!! Summer here we come!