Doctors Appointment - 34 weeks

Casey, I and Ella had an appointment today with Dr. Kennedy and everything looks good. I gained a pound and a half in the last 2 weeks, my belly got 2cm's larger and is right on track and I am still feeling great. Ella's heart rate was 152bpm and she is having a party in my tummy all day long. I go back 2 weeks from today (36 weeks) and at that time Dr. Kennedy will start checking me and will let me know how things are progressing. After the 36 weeks appointment, I will see her every week until delivery. Last week we went to our friend Janine to do a 4D ultrasound but Miss Ella was breech and had her hands, feet and umbilical chord in front of her face so the pictures, which I have posted below, are not as clear as can be. I think she is wanting us not to cheat and to wait to see her beautiful face. Enjoy!

Touchette Baby Shower - 32 weeks

I had my last shower two weeks ago for all of the friends and family on Casey's side. It was allot of fun and Ella really racked up on the gifts, now we just need to figure out where to put everything! I have attached some pictures from the shower and I would like to say thanks again to the hostesses for all of their help, it really turned out very nice and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It is kind of scary too because now all of the showers are over and the only thing we are waiting on is the arrival of our little bundle of joy, wow, how time flies! The first picture is one of the lovely hostesses and me that was taken during the shower. The second picture is of the petit fours that Ella's MeMe had made for the shower, they were delicous and last is a picture of the bassinet that Uncle Mike and Aunt Karen are letting us borrow with all of Ella's blankets in it. Since the shower, I tied a pink bow around it and really girlied it up in preparation for Ella. Thank again to Uncle Mike and Aunt Karen for lending us the bassinet, in case you are wondering, it is going on Daddy's side of the bed, he!he!

Appointment - 32 weeks

Well, allot has happened since the last post. To start with, I got a job last week. It happened quick but I am very excited about it. It is at a Architecture/Engineering firm here in Lafayette called Poche and Prouet. I am going to work at my own pace until Ella comes and I start work on Monday, I am super excited!


On another note, we got Ella's car seat at the last shower and tried it in both of our vehicles. I was sure that my car would work with the car seat in it, boy was I wrong. That being said, I traded in my IS 250 for a GS 350. It is still sporty but gives me the room that I need, I am really enjoying it. Additionally, Casey has been looking for a while for a new vehicle so we pursued trading his in also and got a deal that we couldn't pass up. Casey got a black Yukon, it is very nice and I feel really good about both vehicles and feel like little Miss Ella will be very safe in both.


I had an appointment 2 days ago, on Wednesday, and I am presently 32 weeks. I am now going to the doctor every 2 weeks. My stomach grew another 2cm in the past 2 weeks and I gained 2 lbs. Ella's heartbeat was 156bpm, which is very strong and Dr. Kennedy was very pleased with that. I am still feeling great these days! I have posted a picture below taken today so all of you can see that Ella is definitely growing in there.
Oh, one more thing, Annie's dad, Mr. Benny is at M.D. Anderson this week receiving a stem cell transplant. We visited with him last weekend and he looked really good. He had the transplant this Tuesday and has had good days and bad days since then. Please join us in praying for many more good days for him and a speedy recovery, we know you can do it Mr. Benny!

Last but not least, our friends Josh and Kristi, who we shared our Houston shower with, had their beautiful twins today, Chace and Peyton. Josh let us know that Kristi and the babies are doing well, we can't wait to see them!

I have a shower tomorrow for Casey's side of the family and I am excited! Until next time....