Life with Liv, Lai, + Lera

It was Monday, November 14th and I had been itching since October 28 th …I was pretty miserable! The doctor said that it was totally normal and that it was not harmful to Livia or me. My mom and coworkers had been pretty much telling me everyday to go to the doctor again just to let them draw blood..so I called in and they said to come in after school on Tuesday, November 15th…Cody met me there and they let us go right back to see Dr. Taylor. He did a pelvic exam and much to our surprise I was 1-1 ½ cm dilated and 50-60% effaced. He said it was much better to more effaced than dilated! We were so excited! I told Cody that I was going to pack everything up and finish a couple last minute things…putting her crib sheet on her new mattress, packing her bag, packing our bag,…etc. So when we got home I started getting ready for our baby…I was doubtful about nesting, but it is definitely true. I didn’t really feel right that night, but I thought it was probably from t...

We signed up for an all day pregnancy to parenting class...in hopes that we would learn a few things that we didn't already know....we had heard from a lot of people that these classes were very boring so we weren't really looking forward to it. Maybe we are crazy, but we had a blast! We met some really funny people, our instructor was awesome, and we learned so many new things! Cody impressed me when it came time to change the baby dolls diaper and clothes...he did it with ease...he was a natural....haha! We really enjoyed getting to tour where we will be delivering! It is a new facility and so super nice! We even were lucky enough to see a new born baby boy while we were there. The breathing exercises were pretty comical! We all had to place a clip on our ear to create pain and leave it for 60 seconds...our coaches/husbands had to practice helping us get through the pain. The best part of the day was at the end when all the coaches/husbands had to massage the women! It is all...

My 3rd grade team gave me the cutest shower! It was a cravings shower! I am so fortunate to work with such thoughtful women! We recieved so many nice gifts! Thank you A.E.S. and a special thank you to Kizzy, Ali, Diana, Luanne, Bingham, Sherryn, and Regina!  Such a cute idea! The cake was so cute and sooo yummy! We had coffee punch, my favorite fruit tea, and chocolate milk! Remember it is a cravings shower! The menu was...cheesburgers, chili dogs, fruit pizza, hot wing dip, spinach dip, and sausage balls! Everyone's prediction of when Livia will arrive, her weight, and height. We had a lot of fun! What a cute changing pad! Thanks 3rd grade! My mom and dad had this sweet rocking horse made just for Livia! Sweet Ainsley was trying it out! Mrs. Gina is pretty excited about this baby girl!

 Cody has the most thoughtful Aunts and grandmother! They made the 14 hour trip to Nashville all the way from Texas! They are so sweet and we are so blessed to have them in our lives! Thank you Aunt 9, Aunt Karen, Aunt Shelli, Aunt Connie, and Mamaw! The shower was just perfect!  The food was delcious!     Thank you, Hannah! The beanie and ruffle butts are so cute!  My mom, dad, and sister are already thinking about the future...Liv's first piggy bank!   Thank you to all the Texas aunts!  All the cousins from Texas sent these boots!  Mrs. Teresa sent the cutest hooded towel!  Yay...I finally got one of my diaper bags! This is called the weekender and will be usd when we go back home or are going to stay somewhere longer than a day! Yay...I got my 2nd diaper bag! This one is pretty cool! You can carry it messenger style, backpack, or over the shoulder! I love it! Yay... I got my clutch diaper bag! This one will be...

We had my side of the family baby shower Saturday and it was so nice. We received so many wonderful gifts...We are so blessed to have such an sweet family!