IT'S SHOW TIME.....

Well, the day I have been waiting for is finally here and I am unsure how I feel about it. I've wanted to speed this process up and now I am wishing I had more time. Ugh. Women. We can't ever make up our minds. LOL : ) It's kinda sad that this is the last day I will feel her move inside of me and seeing how this is the last baby I will have, hmmm, ya, not real sure. I might cry. However, I am SUPER excited to see her face and see how much hair she supposedly has....and if it's dark...will she have chubby cheeks..etc...

There's a few people missing to share in my special day. I wish they could all be here and in a perfect world, they would.

My love to all and I can't wait to present to you Miss Quinn Brookelyn Roberts. Let's hope she's just as beautiful as her sister and as healthy as a horse!

38 WEEKS! (ALMOST)

So, here we are...at the end of the race. I have mixed emotions. I never thought I would admit this...but I am kinda sad that it's over. I mean, don't get me wrong, I am not the best pregnant person. However, the mere fact of making a baby, growing it inside of you for 9 months and then delivering this awesome gift, is pretty amazing. It's like, wow, that grew inside of ME?! Amazing.....

I go to the doctor today for my last check-up. I don't care how much I've gained or that I can barely see my feet. I know the end is near and I can't wait to hold my precious Quinn and see the look on Fallen's face when she sees her for the first time. The only thing that would make it more perfect, is if my sister could be here.

Much love-
Rachael

EXCITING NEWS....

I went to the doctor yesterday and we have an induction date! I go in on 4/15 @ 7pm, with the actual process to begin on 4/16! I can not wait. I wish it was this week. Obviously, my body is not ready to have her so we will wait another week! I go back to the doctor on Monday for a final check-up and it would be AMAZING if I was dialating...but that's wishful thinking. At least I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!! Woot woot. I told Fallen that she only has 10 more days and then she will be a big sister. The look on her face was priceless. She is SO EXCITED, which makes my heart very happy.
I hope everyone has a great week. The weather is beautiful here. I think we will go walking tonight!

Much love <3
Rachael & Q

HAPPY EASTER!

Fallen and I decided awhile ago that we would paint my belly like an Easter egg for the occasion. I mean, why color eggs when you have a 9 month prego belly to work with! : ) here is a before straight on shot..oh so hot

and the finished product designed by Fallie...

ok so I totally don't know how to make these pics go where I want..but you get the idea.
We have a doctor visit tomorrow and I HOPE we will find out when Baby Quinn will be here. I know she's just as excited about seeing me as I am her. And for the record, I am READY TO HAVE THIS BABY. I don't care what hole she comes out of as long as she comes out and comes out healthy. Gross, I know. But whatever : )
Much love and happiness
<3 Rachael & Q

update

I've been bad at blogging. Sorry. I honestly don't even know if anyone is keeping track of this or not.

We had our ultrasound on 3/24 and baby Q weighed approx. 5.5 lbs. She has HAIR and kept opening her eye during the show. Kinda creepy but oh so cool. Fallie got to skip school to go and she was so excited to see her sister on ultrasound. She got to take a picture of the u/s to school with her and the teacher allowed her to walk around and show all the kids. She's pretty proud to become a sister : )

It's been a rough week so far. I don't really want to go into detail until I know more of what's going to happen. I would just really like to have Quinn as soon as possible so I can see her sweet face and stop worrying..at least about her.

Much love to all

LaZy

I guess I've been lazy...Quinn's party turned out AWESOME and I got lots of neat things. I will post some pictures when I get more time and feel like sitting for a longer period of time. As for me and my babe, we are hanging tough..lol. Her room is finally coming together and I am getting more excited as the days go by!! : )

I am almost 35 weeks pregnant and OH SO READY for it to be time to have this sweet baby. I have a doctor's visit on Wednesday and will post again after I get my ultrasound & have my weekly visit. I can't wait to see her face..even if it is on an ultrasound!
Much love and happiness.....

Rachael <3

32 weeks

We've got another week under our belt and I had a great doctor's visit. I am feeling pretty good. I REALLY want to NEST..but I can't. The urge may get the best of me. : )
I am pretty excited about my party this weekend. I can't wait to see my family and friends and chow down on some food. I really hope the heartburn stays away, at least for Saturday : )

My cousin Cami's farewell party is Saturday night. I am so happy for her, but sad to see her go. I know that she and Kolin will be very happy in Georgia...

Baby Q is moving like crazy and must be doing her daily aerobics! That's what it feels like! HAHA.

Oh, for those of you who were wondering...I DID cave and buy the chandelier for Quinn's room..I will post some pictures after this weekend. If you can't make it to the party, please know, you WILL BE MISSED. April & Lacy, I love you both SO MUCH!

31 weeks

I went to the doctor on Monday. It went well. I gained 3 POUNDS in a week and my belly grew 3 CM! Crazy! Baby Q's heartbeat was great and I was pleased even though I gained that many pounds..Oh well! My next 3 appointments will be on Tuesdays. I went back to physical therapy this week and saw her twice in 2 days. She said she could tell why my back was hurting and gave me some relief! She is awesome! She was also kind enough to buy a sweet little dress for Quinn, which I thought was super thougtful.

My Gran has been in the hospital since Wednesday and I am hoping she goes home soon. My mamaw hurt her wrist and has to go to the specialist and I am hoping her wrist gets better without surgery! Today, we found out that there is a tsunami warning for Hawaii and I am worried for my sister's safety. I hate that I can't protect her. However, she is an adult now and I often forget that. To me, in my mind, she is still 14, not 22. Well, I hope everyone has a great weekend. My baby party is next weekend and I am very excited to see my family and friends and of course, get presents! : )

Take it easy...

This week has been a drag. I went to the dr on Monday and she gave me some not so good news. She wants me to be on bed rest as she is afraid that baby Quinn may try to come too soon. I can not do bed rest..well not for 8 weeks that is! At any rate, I have to SLOW down. I really feel fine. I don't think my baby feels fine. I am having lots of pressure and braxton hicks...which is annoying. The doctor seems to think that the baby has dropped as I am measuring at 28 when 2 weeks ago I measured 29. I also lost a pound instead of gaining. After the valentine's meal Mike and I had at Mo's on Saturday, I should have gained 5!!

I am just hoping that next week will be what we have been waiting for. I pray that the letter comes from Chrysler saying that Mike goes back to work on March 1. We keep hearing that is supposed to happen. But then again, you can't always believe what you hear. Mike going back to work would be the answer to our prayers.

As for me, I plan to take it easy. I have dinner plans on Saturday with some old friends. It should be good times.

Thankful....

I wanted to start out by saying how thankful I am to be able to carry a child. I may complain... A LOT..but the truth is, I am very grateful. I would just like these last 9 weeks to go by fast. With Fallen, if she isn't feeling well, I can SEE that. With this precious baby that I am carrying, I can't tell that. The unknown petrifies me. So much, that I think obsess about it. I don't want to be the one calling the doctor's office every 5 minutes. Then again, I don't want to overlook anything either. I am very grateful that I can count on my mom at all hours of the night....

I may post a picture later this week. As for now, I am on bed rest until Wednesday. I have plenty to do around here and never enough time to do it. Now would be the perfect time...but Doctor Brazus said I need to relax and take it easy. I will do what she says as QUINN needs to "cook" just a little longer.

beautiful

She is so in love without even meeting her. This picture says it all.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE!

I wasn't going to blog today..however, after last nights events, I am determined to blog. I want to start by wishing my husband a very happy birthday. I love you more than you will ever know or realize..

ok, last night, Fallie and I were watching the "tummy show" as I like to call it and we played the tapping game. We would tap on my stomach and Q would tap back...HILARIOUS! This went on for about 2 minutes. I told Fallie that she can hear us and of course, she didn't believe me. I told her to say her name and see what she does. Fallen would say "Quinn" and my entire belly would shake like jello...she did this 4-5 times. TOTALLY AMAZING. Fallen then decided she was going to put her ear to my belly..oh, lord. She got it, right in the ear! : )
I am loving how fascinated Fallen is about her sister. She is always asking if that was a kick or a punch..like I can really tell. Regardless of how nervous I was about having this baby and taking away from Fallen, I believe it will be just wonderful. I am super excited to see them meet for the first time.
Oh, for the record, Fallen said her first word will be "sissy". god love her....

dreading the work week

Am I the only person that dreads going to work on a Monday? I think not. I hate it. Next Monday will be tolerable only because I get to go see my wonderful doc and she will check on my babe that is taking over my body....maybe I better start scheduling all my check ups on Mondays....
I hope everyone had a great weekend. It was great to see April on Saturday. I wish she lived closer...or that I lived there. : ) I have a dilemma on the nursery and I can't decide what to do about paint. I wanted chocolate walls x 2 and white walls x2. I can't find the right color of brown and it's annoying..plus I thought I wanted a ceiling fan in her room and now I've found a baby chandelier with pink beads and it's beautiful. With a beautiful price tag of $90 something..whatever. I guess I will figure it all out like I always do. Tomorrow is my sexy husband's birthday. He is 32. Woot. Still sexy..even tho I would love to kill him most days : )
Well, that about does it for now. Quinn's getting a little crazy. Hopefully, that settles down before my bed time. Last week, she didn't get the memo that it was bed time and mama felt like she had been hit by a train from lack of sleep. Oh the things we will go through to have a precious gift of life. I'm ready for April to be here. The month and my friend....

let's try this again.....

I tried doing this before, lost interest, and deleted it. Now, being almost 7 months pregnant, I feel the need to blog. Here I am, 26+ weeks prego and wow! I haven't been pregnant in 9, yes, 9 , years. Shall I say more? How crazy it is that this little baby totally takes over your body...and thinking. I swear, most days, I have a hard time remembering my own NAME let alone anything of utter importance! At any rate, I am going to attempt this blog thing again. I think I just wanted to start it so that my dear friend that lives out of state and my sister that lives in Hawaii can keep track of how I am doing...and how huge I have become! : ) Belly pictures to come!
Have an awesome weekend and bare with me as I try to maintain the blog!