Looking Back and Looking Forward

As I think about all the changes in life that will be coming soon and the new chapter that hubby and I will be starting, I think it is great to look back and look forward.


ONE YEAR AGO TODAY (May 2012)

-- Hubby and I were planning and packing our bags for a vacation in Cancun. This is one of our FAVORITE vacation spots. We also began trying to conceive during this month as well.


5 YEARS AGO TODAY (May 2008)

Jerry and I were planning and packing to move into a townhome in our apartment complex. We had lived previously in a one bedroom flat apartment that was originally my apartment and at that point we were actually getting a place that was "OURS". We were so excited that it was a townhome and had bedroom loft upstairs and also a patio so we could have bbq's and outside living space. Also, we were busy with weekly happy hours. Going out with friends every Friday to various places. (we have so many pics from happy hour)


10 YEARS AGO TODAY (MAY 2003)

In 2003, Jerry and I had just began dating around October 2003. We were experiencing all the newness of a fun a relationship. We were spending just about every weekend together. I was learning him and he was learning me. I was working as accounting (SOX) consultant and I loved it. Basically, I was loving and living life.



1 YEAR FROM NOW (MAY 2014)
One year from now, Little Tucker will almost be one years old. I expect that I will be planning a 1 year bash for him. Hopefully he will be walking and almost potty trained (fingers crossed). Also, I hope we will be planning our first vacation since having baby. Life will be about seeing all of those firsts!


5 YEARS FROM NOW (MAY 2018)
Little tucker should be going to Kindergarten. This would be great and mean no more day care costs for him. hehehe. Also, we may have another little as well (hmmmm, we shall see). By this time, we will probably have moved out of our first home in to another home in our favorite community. Also, our weekends will probably be filled with kiddie fuctions (football practice, karate, etc). I can't wait for this as well as trips to the museum. Also, we will probably have lots of friends with kids that we meet during the functions/practices.


10 YEARS FROM NOW (MAY 2023)
Wow, now this is wayyyy in the future. Let's take a guess at it just for fun. This will be good to look back on one day and see how close I am. Little Tucker will be a BIG boy by this time. Again, he may have  a little sister or brother that is around 7 or 8 (again, we shall see). Life probably will have changed a bit. We will probably have a good mix of mommy daddy time mixed with time with the kids.


As I look at how life has changed from being on the scene every Friday at happy hour to eventually spending Fridays at some event for the kids, I am excited about what is to come and I look back on the past not as if I will miss those days but with the mind set that it would have to eventually change anyway. Hubby and I did and seen just about everything and do not feel like we will be missing out on anything. I am so excited to see life through a new set of eyes...Tucker's ....and enjoy the little things all over again.

Life is but a book. To see what happens next, you simply have to turn the page.

Here's to a new chapter......

Bump Update 36weeks (almost 37)

 

 

How far along? 36 weeks, 5 days (so almost 37 weeks). So, I am considered as "term". I think March of Dimes now considers "full term" as 39 weeks/

Size? According to my what to expect baby app
 baby is the about the size of a watermelon (19 - 22in, 6.5lbs). But based on my doctor's appointment day baby is only about 5lbs 14ozs. So, he is just 2 ounces from being 6lbs.

Weight gain/loss? At my doctor's appointment, I weighed in at 158.4 I think. Or was it 164.8. Sorry, I have a preggo brain lol. It has to only be 158.4 which means This is a 1 lb gain for two weeks.

Maternity Clothes? same old same. Wearing whatever fits...maxi dresses, maternity jeans, big tops, etc. 
 

Stretch Marks? None so far. Using bio-oil now in efforts to prevent any hopefully.
 

Wedding Rings on or off? On.
 

Sleep? Getting pregnancy insomnia now. I tired and yet sometimes I cant go to sleep. Or, I wake up got the restroom and cant get back to sleep.
 

Best Moment of the Week(s)? 
1. Finding out that I was already 2cm dilated and 50% effaced (thinned out).
Seems baby may be coming sooner than later.

Miss anything?  I miss having NO hip pain. 
 
 

Food Cravings/Aversions? Nothing specific this week. Just hungry lol 

 

Gender? It's a BOY!!!!!! Tucker Louis Thompson (aka Little Tuck Tuck)

Happy or moody most? Happy one minute crying the next (happy tears of course)

Labor signs? Well, according to my doctor, I have been having contractions, but I guess I didn't notice them (since I am 2 cm dilated). After my internal/cervical exam today I did have a bit of cramping and backaches...wondering if my doctor jumped started something while she was in there...hmmmm lol
 

Belly button in or out? Flat, shiny and smooth hhahah

 

Looking forward to? tying up the last few things before Tuck is here. Hoping he stays put a couple of more weeks.

 

Few maternity pics on the beach

 

We had a free weekend (believe it or not!!) and we squeezed in one last trip to the beach (Galveston) before little Tucker comes.

The day we chose was sunny but very windy.We took tons of snacks, water and Gatorade. We went to Stewart Beach which is a family beach so no alcoholic drinks allowed (not that I could drink any anyway lol)

We hung out for a few hours. I love being by the water. The sound of the waves are so relaxing.


Before leaving hubby snapped some pics of me. I like the way they turned out.

So here they are:

 and here's one that I changed to black and white. I think I may put this is Tucker's room.

 

 

I really want to enjoy many days this summer on the beach with Tucker. :-) Let's hope that the waves soothe and relax him as much as they do me.

 

 

 

BumpDate - 33-35 weeks

Me and my crazy friends

Hubby and his crazy friends


How far along? 34 weeks, 5 days (so almost 35 weeks)

Size? According to my what to expect baby app
 baby is the about the size of a large cantaloupe (19 - 21in, 5.5lbs).

Weight gain/loss? At my doctor's appointment, I weighed in at 157.5. This is a 1 lb gain for two weeks  (yay!!!) Although I think my doc would be happy with 1 lb a week, I think that 1 lb was good. It is just hard for me to gain weight. So, I think I've gained a total of 12 to 15 pounds thus far for this pregnancy.

Maternity Clothes? same old same. My closet and clothes that fit and are comfortable are getting smaller and smaller.
 

Stretch Marks? None so far. Using bio-oil now in efforts to prevent any hopefully.
 

Wedding Rings on or off? On.
 

Sleep? Sleeping soundly. Hubby had been under the weather and was waking me up in the middle of the night (guess he was getting me geared up for baby lol) Hips STILL kill and flip from left to right throughout the night, but pretty much wake up feeling refreshed for the most part.

Best Moment of the Week(s)? 
1. My hubby, family and friends planned a surprise baby shower for me. It was awesome. I feel reallllllly blessed.


Miss anything?  would it be bad to say margaritas and wine again. No? okay a nice frozen margarita...with salt.
 
 

Food Cravings/Aversions? lately it has been veggies and fruit.

 

Gender? It's a BOY!!!!!! Tucker Louis Thompson (aka Little Tuck Tuck)

Happy or moody most? Happy with a wee bit of Moody mixed in there.

Labor signs? None. Although I have had what think is Braxton hicks contractions a couple times in the middle of the night. 

Belly button in or out? Partial In and Partially out
 

Looking forward to? Our last baby shower at hubby's job. Also, to a trip to Galveston, just me and hubby.

Bump Update 31-32 weeks

How far along? 32 weeks

Size? According to my what to expect baby app, baby is the about the size of a honeydew melon (19in, 4.5lbs). At my doctor's appointment today baby boy was measuring a little bit a head at 4.9lbs

Weight gain/loss? At my doctor's appointment, I weighed in at 156.5. This a 2 lbs gain from two weeks ago (yay!!!) I hope to have a healthy, chunky baby. So, I think I've gained a total of 10 to 12 pounds thus far for this pregnancy,

Maternity Clothes? maternity jeans and dresses and mostly tops and dresses and leggings that are non-maternity
 

Stretch Marks? None so far.
 

Wedding Rings on or off? On.
 

Sleep? Sleeping soundly. still have some left hip pain so I have rotate off of it onto my right side throughout the night.

Best Moment of the Week(s)? 
1. We had an AWESOME babymoon and also a great baby shower back home with family.
2. had an Ultrasound and got to see the little one again. Ultrasound tech says he has LONG legs AND big feet. I believe it because he kicks the heck out of me sometimes LOL.


Miss anything? Still wine a little bit, but I'm pretty much over it. Desserts have filled in for the place of wine lol
 
 

Food Cravings/Aversions? ice cream, cinnamon rolls, and whataburger

 

Gender? It's a BOY!!!!!! Tucker Louis Thompson

Happy or moody most? Very Happy lately

Labor signs? None.

Belly button in or out? In, but it has a mind of its own and little Tucker likes to kick it.
 

Looking forward to? Childbirth preparation classes and infant care classes. Just want to learn as much as possible about this little one.

 

Our Babymoon

We planned and booked a babymoon back in the 2nd trimester. When we booked it, hubby and I didn't realize that it was Easter weekend, but it was one our free weekends as all others were beginning to fill up.

We decided to do a short getaway to San Antonio for 3 days. We love the Hyatt Regency on the Riverwalk. This was our 3rd time staying there. The last time we stayed there was in November for our 3rd year wedding anniversary. They went over and beyond to make sure we had a great anniversary (they had rose petasl trailed from the door to the bedroom, heart shaped rose petals on the bed, champagne and chocolates and strawberries). So, you see how awesome they are!

We drove down to San Antonio on Saturday morning. I normally don't like road trips, but I can handle this road trip (since its not over 4 hours).

Hubby and I talked and talked and sang to some old school music. Well, I will call it "our school" music. LOL

I found this cool road trip question and answer game on pinterest. I asked hubby some of the questions and he had to answer and I would in turn answer. It was really enlightening and very funny. Some of them made me tear up a bit (i.e. What are your fears and what would you today tell your 16 yr old self ). It was so freeing to actually verbalize some of these things. It also felt really good to hear his answers.

Here's a link to the game. http://cherishinghopesanddreams.blogspot.com/2012/01/30-things.html

Hubby then began asking his own questions which were even better. It was such a good drive down!!! I think we learned a lot more about each other and we have been married for 3 years and together for 10 years....so that is saying a lot.

In San Antonio, we mostly relaxed and just enjoyed each other. It was so serene and relaxing.

Here's a few pics from the trip:

Taken at The Guenther House. My favorite place to go. I go each time we are in town. BIG portions and it is SOOOOO good!

jealouse of hubby's drink, but he deserves it.

rooftop pool at the hotel

phone booths in the Menger hotel. Wow!

Eating the famous ice cream at the haunted Menger Hotel. This hotel is famous for this ice cream and it has been eaten by several presidents.

I love the views on the riverwalk. So, serene

 

 

Baby Shower in my hometown

My sisters, brother, and mom hosted a baby shower for me in my hometown. They invited family and friends. It was sort of a "surprise" shower, but they told me about it closer to the date.

It was so NICE! It was  good intimate size. We had great food and lots of fun baby shower games.

I had a great time and think every one else did too!

Hubby and I were so very blessed to get some many thoughtful gifts. Below are a few pics.

before guests arrived

My sister, Ree, on right and cousin Shirley on left

Mom and Aunt Mable

I won the "my water broke" ice cube game

loved Tucker's name in the blocks

mmm the cake was delish

 thank you gifts for the guests

the put the pacifier in the babys mouth game

me and my high school classmate, Sharon. Praying that I will be attending her baby shower soon. Her and her hubby are trying to conceive.

Me and my sissy, Sharon.