Baby Shower and Doctor Appointment

Getting ready for the baby shower was an event!!  Josh had this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday off, which was great because he got to help get the house ready. But this past Friday we also got to babysit the two little boys, Austin and Bryan. Which by the way Josh and I love babysitting them. So much fun! But this time was a little different I was picking Bryan up to put him in the high chair for lunch and I couldn't move. I was about mid air with him and I had to call for Josh to come and help me. I had pulled something below my belly button and the pain was horrible. Of course the boys did not even notice which was a good thing. I tried to lay down for about 30 mins but the pain did not go away. So I called my doctor and she told me to go ahead and head to the ER and get checked out just to make sure. We get to the emergency room and the nurse checks everything out, everything seems to be fine with the baby, I just pulled some muscles. I think I was just more scared than everything and it felt good to know that everything was okay, instead of me just guessing. The baby had a strong heart beat 156 and seems to be very healthy. She sends me home, and tells me no more picking up anything.

Day of the shower. I feel alot better the next day. I am a little sore, but used to it. The baby shower is at 3pm and my mom is gets me out to the house so my aunts and cousins can come over and decorate and get the house ready for the shower. My mom and I went and got our nails done, then I went and got my hair washed and curled. Very relaxing. Then it was time to head to the shower.

Everyone was there and the house was decorated so cute. All in jungle theme. We had so much fun. First we played games, which the first one was called, "guess the baby poop" little diapers filled with smushed up candy bars and we had to guess what kind of candy bars it was. My little cousins loved this game because they got to see my aunt eat some of the baby poop. It was too funny. After the games we ate snacks and opened presents. It lasted about two hours and was perfect. I had such a great time.

After everyone left we had even more fun. All the boys were at the "Brown Bag" - a local bar watching golf. We went to see them, then we all went out to eat. Afterwards we went dancing, I didn't dance but I got to watch and it was a great time.

Now for the baby appointment yesterday.. Collin is doing great. He still has not turned though. I also talked to the doctor about my hands. They hurt so bad when I wake up in the morning and are very swollen. She said it may be carpal tunnel but should go away once I have the baby. We also talked about what happen on Friday and she said I had a herniated belly button. There is nothing we can do about it, it is just going to hurt during the rest of the pregnancy. She checked his heart beat and it was very strong, again about 150. Next baby appointment is Sept 2nd and she also told me she wants to do an ultrasound on Sept 12th. I guess this will be the deciding factor on if Mr Collin is going to turn. I am excited about getting to see him though. Even if it is just a picture.

Posting some pictures below.

 The cake was so cute.

I love this picture of Josh, He is smiling !!! :-)