Smashing Pumpkins and Beau's Wedding

Hello,

Well it has been a long time since I've written a post because we have been incredibly busy lately.  I decided to surprise Sean for his 28th birthday by taking him to see his favorite band, The Smashing Pumpkins, perform.  The only hiccup was that the show was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and we had to go to Sean's brother's wedding that weekend.  It was a quick road trip, but definitely worth it!  I could tell Sean loved it, and I was so happy to do that for him.  Then, we went to Petit Jean mountain for Beau's wedding weekend.  It was gorgeous weather for an outdoor wedding, and the happy couple could not look more beautiful!  The ceremony took place at sunset, and the reception lasted late into the night with a sit down dinner and dancing.  Here are a few photos from our busy but fun time!

 We made it to the concert after a 12 hour drive!

 The closest we will probably ever get to Billy Corgan

 All dressed up for the wedding, a bridesmaid and the best man

 The groomsmen

 Look at that dress, stunning!

 So sweet, the first kiss as as married couple

 Me trying not to trip down the aisle

Austin (cousin), Beau (brother and groom),  Shelby (cousin), and Sean

25 Weeks

Well, I'm officially 25 weeks tomorrow, and I'm starting to feel pregnant now (not that I didn't before).  It is getting more difficult to sleep due to the constant peeing and back pain, but it is all worth it.  My sweet husband has been a big help me and even gets me more pillows in the middle of the night!  I went to the OB today and Belle's heartbeat was 145 bpm.  She must have been sleeping. :)  I also took the glucose test and had to drink that disgusting liquid that tasted like bad Fanta, and got my flu shot to get ready for the winter.  We have done some nursery preparation by clearing out the guest bedroom.  The grandparents have really taken care of us by buying her crib and glider already!  We can't wait to start painting in a few weeks and getting all the furniture in the room.  I've been a consignment event stalker these past few months searching for cheap baby items.  We found a mattress and swing for a steal at one event.  On another note, Sean's brother, Beau, is getting married this Saturday!  We had the rehearsal dinner last night and here are a few photos from that fun evening.

25 Weeks and my Fall decor

The two preggers, Adrianne is due in November and looks great!

The love of my life

The happy couple, excited for the wedding!

Sean's sister and family, what a good photo :)

My in-laws, such great folks

We Have a Name!

It was incredibly difficult to agree on a name because Sean is very picky.  Today is an exciting day for us because we finally decided on a name, our baby girl will be known as: 

Isabelle Catherine Whetstone
We have been calling her Belle and she seems to like it!  I thought of the name Isabelle while a freshman in college long before it became a popular name.  Catherine is a family name on the Whetstone side.  This is what Sean found about the meaning of the names:

Isabelle(French form of a Hebrew name) – Consecrated to God / My God is a Vow (The French form adds the meaning – beautiful)
Catherine (French form of a Greek name) – Pure

23 Weeks and Good News

Dear Belle,

We have decided on a first name for you, and it is one I dreamed about in college long before it became so popular.  You will be named Isabelle, and we will call you Belle.  Your daddy is very picky, so you are lucky you have a name at all.  We are still deciding on the middle name, and we are hoping we can find a family name with a special meaning that we like.  You have grown and amazed us so much this past week.  I am 23 weeks along today and people are starting to notice my baby bump.  Daddy felt you move for the first time last Wednesday, and he said it felt like a tapping outside of my belly.  I can feel you all the time now, and it amazes me every time.  Sometimes you even stick out an elbow or knee and it is hard lump that you can feel easily!  We went to the genetics OB and cardiologist on Friday.  Your mommy got very upset and started crying because we had to wait for an hour past our appointment time, and we found out your doctor wasn't going to be there at the last minute.  All I have to say is don't mess with a pregnant lady and her hormones!  Our moms came with us and got to see you for the first time.  They loved it and we are blessed to have their support.  You weigh exactly one pound, and your heartrate was 149 when sleeping and 154 when awake.  All is well with you, no signs of Down's Syndrome, no cleft palate, and no aortic stenosis.  Praise the Lord for a healthy baby!  You even fell asleep halfway through the appointment and I had to shake my belly and start jumping up and down to get good pictures of your heart!  Daddy and me were so relieved, and even purchased our first few baby items this weekend:  a swing, a crib mattress, and a brand new digital camera to take photos of you!  We love you more and more each day, stay strong and healthy for us Baby Belle.

Love,
Mommy

The Baby Bump Club

It seems like everyone I know is pregnant or just had a baby, which makes it even more fun because I have friends to talk to about my aches and pains.  These past few months I have been invited to 7 baby showers!  Pray for us on Friday, we go for our second ultrasound with the fetal medicine specialist and we will have an ECHO to see if our baby girl's heart is developing normally.

Me and Adrianne

Lyndsey and Me

21 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 21 weeks--- Over halfway there!

Size of baby: About 10 ounces and 6 1/2 inches from crown to rump, size of a small cantaloupe

Gender: A GIRL!!! No official name yet, but we will decide soon

Maternity Clothes: Yes for all bottoms and still wearing a few non-maternity shirts if they are long enough! I used to think when pregnant girls said they were ready to wear their normal clothes again that they were crazy but I am almost to that point! I am need variety and I have none with maternity clothes!

Weight gain: 10 pounds, I was worried that I wasn't gaining enough weight, but the OB said that the baby was still on track with her growth.

Movement: I feel flutters, but I am so ready to feel her kick regularly and for Sean to be able to feel her too

Sleep: It is hard to get comfortable now at night, I switch from my back to my side alot

Symptoms: Low back pain, sometimes my heart races, getting out of breath easy!

Cravings: Just eating a lot of everything! I am eating more than I did in the 1st trimester.

Best moment this week: Making it to the halfway mark!  I am so ready to meet our sweet girl!! Also, hearing her heartbeat at 149 bpm at our doctor's appointment.

 

*This photo is from 20 weeks, but I think it shows off the bump quite nicely.

 

 

Exciting

Dear Baby Girl,

I definitely felt you move this morning.  I can't say where I was when this happened, but I can say it was a place where I would never be nervous.  All of a sudden my stomach got butterflies over and over.  I wanted to document this so I don't forget.  We have been busy planning your nursery all week, and I think we have decided on a shabby chic theme.  You will live in a pink girly room for a bit, until you can decide for yourself what you like.  Your dad and I watched Father of the Bride this week, and let's say he was a little emotional.  Dad said he definitely cannot watch that movie once you are born!  You are loved so much and we can't wait to see you again on the ultrasound.

Love,
Mom