Cole's Nursery Pictures!

The nursery is finally looking like it's ready for a baby! We have had so much fun decorating it too!

 

Update!

I went to the Dr. today and everything is going well with the pregnancy and Cole! My gestational diabetes is going ok...I'm just closely monitoring what I eat. My blood sugar levels are starting to reflect my new diet, but I am also still in the process of learning what and what not to eat too.

I'm starting a pre-natal aquatics class tomorrow so hopefully I'll enjoy it!

Cole is one active little guy. Lately treats my ribs like they are soccer balls...I never knew how much getting kicked in the ribs hurt! OUCH!

I'll post a belly pic soon because it seems to grow drastically from day to day.

Other than that, I'm just very busy selling real estate and Dal is getting ready for school to get out and for a little summer baseball.

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the warm weather!!

Some of my college friends threw me a small, intimate shower a few weeks ago. I'm just now getting around to posting some pictures :) Many of our friends live in Atlanta, Nashville, etc...so we could only get a handful of Birmingham girls together.

The shower was so nice and I love all the gifts! Thanks to all the out of town girls that shipped gifts to my house too...you all are the best!!

Recent pictures of Dal and me

You'll notice that I always squint my eyes in pictures with Dal.

I love this picture of Dal....he was acting goofy (as usual) and cracking up laughing, which explains the HUGE smile on his face! :)

A quick picture with Mander!

It's hard to believe that we've been friends since we were 3 years old!!

28 week belly shot!

Here I am at 28 weeks!!

I found out today that I have gestational diabetes :( I guess from here on out, I'll be on a strict diet. We're not too familiar with what is associated with gestational diabetes, but I will be meeting with the diabetic nutritionist soon...plus, my very best friend, Amanda (Spencer), is a nutritionist, so she can help me with a healthy meal plan as well. So far I've gained 19 lbs, so hopefully I can maintain a healthy weight throughout the pregnancy. Of course, our first concern is Cole, so whatever I need to do to insure a healthy baby boy, I'm up for it!!! Please continue to keep us in your prayers...only 2 1/2 hot months to go!!!

Another baseball season is over...but it was a GREAT year!!!!

The Vestavia Hills Rebels' season ended today. We lost in the 2nd round of the playoffs to Sparkman High School.

I'm so proud of the boys, coaches, and especially of Dal. This past year has had it's ups and downs and he was such a great husband, coach, teacher and role model through it all.

The Birmingham News wrote an article on Dal (and me) that ran this past week. The reporter did a FANTASTIC job glorifying the Lord in the story, which was most important to Dal and me.

CLICK HERE if you're interested in reading the article in the B'ham News.

One rough week in the hospital

We have had one terrible week! To start, I have a history of migraines and have been fortunate enough not to have had any terrible migraines since getting pregnant...well, on Sunday, all that changed....
By Monday, I had lost most of my vision in my right eye and by Tuesday morning, I was at my Ob Dr.'s office. I was severely dehydrated, my urinalysis was abnormal and blood pressure was high, so she admitted me into the hospital. After a consult with a Neurologist, I was given lots of pain meds and eventually a steroid shot on Wednesday. I was released to go home on Wednesday, but by Thursday morning, my migraine had returned and I was losing vision again. So, back in the hospital, I went!!! From then on, it was more pain meds and more steriod shots to help break up the migraine. I was released (again) on Friday the Dr. sent me home with some medicines in case it comes back again.

I'm so happy to be home but not feeling 100% quite yet. I was so out of it while I was in the hospital and just keeping Faith in the Lord that He led the Dr.'s to take care of me. Baby Cole was monitored periodically and seemed to be fine throughout all the drama. While I'm sure the Dr.s knew what to give me to keep the baby safe, please just pray that with all the meds I was given, Cole continues to grow into one healthy little boy!!!!