27 Weeks

 

.27 Weeks.

The last and final week in the 2nd Trimester and in the 6th Month of Pregnancy! 
Bralyn graduates this week onto a new growth chart! She is no longer measured Crown to Rump, but measured head to toe! And she is measuring at least 15-16 inches. That is over 1 foot!!... She is also creeping up the charts in weight, now weighing over 2 pounds. She also has more taste buds now than she will at birth, meaning she can taste all the amniotic fluid of different foods and eat and might even respond to anything spicy or odd I put into my mouth. 
I might also be able to feel her hiccupping as well. 
And each week that passes her chances of surviving outside the womb is greater!

Appointments this week:  Tuesday Ultrasound and Glucose Test! 21st.


~The Turners~

Snow, Snow, Snow

Snow def. is BEAUTIFUL and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE living in NC and having snow regularly!.. We had our first snow of the year on December 4th, it was so pretty! Then we got snow again on Wednesday and Thursday of this past week, the 15th and 16th! And last night, the 18th, enjoyed watching it fall as we drove home late!

I can't wait for Bralyn next year to enjoy her snow days and see her in the snow. Princess doesn't like it much at all, but she is still too cute in it!

~The Turners~

Weekend Getaway!

This weekend Patrick was to go to the Shrine Bowl in Spartanburg and I decided to go with him!! The school sent him and got our hotel, so we decided, why not make it a great BABYMOON for us!...  We left early, early on Thursday morning! Wednesday night it had started snowing and we needed to hit the roads before it got very messy.  We could only drive about 20 miles an hour, due to all the ICE on the roads, so our 3 1/2 hour trip took about 5 1/2. But once we hit 85 all was well weather wise. 
The snow was so beautiful however when we left that morning!

We spent a wonderful weekend together, and got to enjoy a dinner, shopping and visiting WONDERFUL friends!!
We miss our Greenville families so much!  I got to play and see little ASA White and spend great time with Derek and Miranda! WE love the family so much!!
Also, we got to see my wonderful girlfriend Bridget Watson! I MISS her so much!! She got Bralyn some precious things, I can't wait for her to wear them!!..
Then we made a trip over to NGU to visit all my Office family and spend the morning with them on Friday!!
I am sad we didn't get to see my other family the Deyton's but I know we will soon when Bralyn arrives!!

All in all it was a wonderful time.. I got to even go to the Gaffney Outlets!! LOVE some COACH STORE :) .. 

We arrived home late last night, as we drove home in freezing weather again and snow falling! It was so pretty as we drove!

~The Turners~

Ready for CHRISTMAS!

We are all done with Shopping, and wrapping of presents!! I am so excited and can't wait for the holidays!

The past week or so we have attended church Christmas Concerts, our City's Christmas Parade and watched a lot of holiday movies!! :) I can't believe how it is already here! But we are def. in countdown mode

~The Turners~

Update from 26 week Appointment

I had my 26 Week appointment on December 9, 2010. I was actually 2 days from my 26 weeks so I did not have my Glucose test. Which I was def. ok with :) .. However, they did have my regular appointment so I got to hear sweet Bralyn's heartbeat and get measured and weighed. I had only gained 5 pounds this month and I still feel like it is all baby in the belly.. That is a total of almost 17 pounds this pregnancy, not bad for more then half way there!! 
My doctor keeps reminding me that the average is about 30 pounds, so I feel ok with everything so far!
When they measured my Uterus however I was measuring a little over 28 weeks!!! So a big Bralyn or I am actually measuring to have her earlier.. not sure which one yet. 

I have my Ultrasound to check my Placenta and check measurements etc on Tuesday December 21st. I can't wait to see her again!!!

~The Turners~

25 Weeks

.25 Weeks.

Bralyn is growing by leaps and bounds, reaching 13 inches in length and passing over the pound and a half mark. Under her skin, capillaries are forming and filling with blood and by week's end, air sacs (also lined with capillaries) will develop in her lungs, getting them ready for that first breath. Mind you, those lungs aren't ready for prime time just yet — but they are developing surfactant, a substance that will help them expand after birth. And speaking of breathing, Bralyn's tiny nostrils, which have been plugged up until now, are starting to open, and her vocal chords are getting ready to roar.She is moving and beginning to take the turn from the Breech position as well.
She is moving and tumbling everywhere and keeps me up at night as well. Although I miss sleeping, I enjoy feeling her at all hours and thinking of what she might actually be doing in there.
I can't wait to meet her and see all these movements in person!!

12-15 weeks left!! (that is the 1st Trimester, and WOW that flew so that is crazy of how quick this is all going to go!!)   We are only a few weeks from the 3rd and final Trimester!!

~The Turners~

26 week Appointment this Thursday, and the Glucose test, (gross) Hope I pass!!

24 Weeks

.24 Weeks.

Bralyn is about 12-13 inches and weighs 1 1/2 pounds, gaining steadily at a rate of six ounces per week. Much of that weight comes from accumulating baby fat, as well as from growing organs, bones, and muscle. Those little ears of hers are getting sharper and can hear very loud sounds, from a yapping dog to a jackhammer. Also by now, that fabulous face is almost fully formed, complete with eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. Is her a brunette, a blonde, or a redhead? Actually, right now her locks are white since there's no pigment yet.  She is growing big, and so is my Belly : ) I love feeling her kick and move around!!


~The Turners~

MY Parents in NC For Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving was GREAT this year!! My Parents come from Jacksonville, Florida to visit our home in NC and spend Thanksgiving with us! They got into town on Tuesday morning the 23rd! I was so excited to have them stay a few days with us and see our home!..  
Wednesday we went to the movies and out to eat and just enjoyed time together as Family!! :) 


Thanksgiving was Wonderful! Mom and I got the Turkey and Casserole's ready all Wednesday night to begin an Early lunch on Thursday! 
I have missed having my Mom around and enjoyed that time with her greatly!! I have always enjoyed cooking with my mom and having those moments with her.
I am looking forward to passing that along with my daughter and cooking together!!


So Thankful this Thanksgiving for so many wonderful blessings, My Wonderful Family, My Husband and Bralyn!!


~The Turners~

1 Year Anniversary

Sunday November 21st was our 1 year Wedding Anniversary!! It was such a wonderful day together!

I can't believe still how fast this past year went and all the WONDERFUL BLESSINGS and new ADVENTURES we got to enjoy as well! I am so THANKFUL and BLESSED to be married to my BEST FRIEND! 

Now for many, many more years to come!!

~The Turners~