I decided it was time to give an update on Avery's upcoming arrival. I have a feeling that she is going to be like me ... stubborn. At our last two appointments, Avery has been breech (head up). When you are 37 weeks pregnant, this is not ideal for delivery. I have been praying that she would begin doing some serious flips. But, the little one has apparently found a comfy spot and stayed there.
Matt and I have another appointment next Thursday. If she is still breech, we have a C-Section scheduled for Monday, December 20th. If she flips, we can cancel the C-Section.
For me, the planner, I really dislike the fact that Avery's birth is planned. It was the one time in my life that I have not wanted to plan it out. God really has a sense of humor! I also know that her being healthy is truly all that matters. We can't wait to meet her, whenever or however she comes.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
The Feast
This is the first Thanksgiving ever that Matt and I have stayed home in Nashville instead of traveling to visit family. I am certain that traveling five plus hours in a car would have been VERY uncomfortable for me at this point. I can hardly sit on the couch for 30 minutes without my back hurting. So we took the opportunity to create our own Thanksgiving feast.
Matt and I picked some of our favorite Thanksgiving foods to make. Matt chose his mom's sweet potato casserole. It sure was yummy!
I chose green bean casserole. We used fresh green beans so that it would feel a little more healthy.
Then, I decided to try to make chicken and dressing. This has always been a staple at Thanksgiving in my family. Thanksgiving just wouldn't have been the same without it. So, I found a recipe in a cookbook, made my very own cornbread, and mixed it up! It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be, and it was SO worth the time!
OK, then there was the turkey breast. I was up quite early this morning (2 a.m.), so I decided to look online for a "how-to" guide to cooking turkey. I found that it was really important to brine the turkey first to make it more tender. So, I woke up this morning and "brined" my turkey breast, cooked it for an hour and a half, and it was done! Here is the finished product. I have to say that it was pretty good.
Last but not least, there was the Kentucky Derby pie. I borrowed this recipe from Rachel Lackey a few years ago. It was amazing!
That concludes the presentation of the first ever Metcalf family feast! Matt and I were a good team. Is it a lot of food for two people? Yes, but now I don't have to cook for at least two to three days!
Matt and I picked some of our favorite Thanksgiving foods to make. Matt chose his mom's sweet potato casserole. It sure was yummy!
I chose green bean casserole. We used fresh green beans so that it would feel a little more healthy.
Then, I decided to try to make chicken and dressing. This has always been a staple at Thanksgiving in my family. Thanksgiving just wouldn't have been the same without it. So, I found a recipe in a cookbook, made my very own cornbread, and mixed it up! It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be, and it was SO worth the time!
OK, then there was the turkey breast. I was up quite early this morning (2 a.m.), so I decided to look online for a "how-to" guide to cooking turkey. I found that it was really important to brine the turkey first to make it more tender. So, I woke up this morning and "brined" my turkey breast, cooked it for an hour and a half, and it was done! Here is the finished product. I have to say that it was pretty good.
Last but not least, there was the Kentucky Derby pie. I borrowed this recipe from Rachel Lackey a few years ago. It was amazing!
That concludes the presentation of the first ever Metcalf family feast! Matt and I were a good team. Is it a lot of food for two people? Yes, but now I don't have to cook for at least two to three days!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Bibs, Bottles, and Bloomers ... Oh My!
This past Saturday some amazing women hosted a wonderfully beautiful baby shower in honor of Avery's upcoming arrival. We played some fun games, had some amazing appetizers, and opened LOTS of gifts.
I was really glad that my mom made a quick trip from Arkansas just to be at the shower!
We were blessed by the generosity of so many friends and family! From a crib mattress to bibs, bottles, and monogramed bloomers, we are almost prepared with the things we need for Avery's arrival. Matt and I certainly have a big job to do over the next few days!
I wish I had thought to have taken a big group picture of all my friends who attended. I am so thankful for each of them. There was one male at the shower, and I just have to post his cute little picture. He was so well behaved! This is Matt and I's nephew Nathan Kafer!
I was really glad that my mom made a quick trip from Arkansas just to be at the shower!
We were blessed by the generosity of so many friends and family! From a crib mattress to bibs, bottles, and monogramed bloomers, we are almost prepared with the things we need for Avery's arrival. Matt and I certainly have a big job to do over the next few days!
I wish I had thought to have taken a big group picture of all my friends who attended. I am so thankful for each of them. There was one male at the shower, and I just have to post his cute little picture. He was so well behaved! This is Matt and I's nephew Nathan Kafer!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
35 Weeks Later
Tomorrow I will be in my 35th week of pregnancy. I can't believe that I have approximately five weeks left until Avery arrives. I was looking at a picture of myself at about 12 weeks. Here, let me share it with you!
OK, now a picture of me at 35 weeks. I mean, you don't realize how much bigger everything is until you compare the pictures. I was a bit discouraged, but I also know that that is just part of being pregnant!
By the way, these are two of my sweet friends who were at the baby shower yesterday! I will blog about that later! I have been procrastinating, but now I must go to the grocery store!
OK, now a picture of me at 35 weeks. I mean, you don't realize how much bigger everything is until you compare the pictures. I was a bit discouraged, but I also know that that is just part of being pregnant!
By the way, these are two of my sweet friends who were at the baby shower yesterday! I will blog about that later! I have been procrastinating, but now I must go to the grocery store!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
1st Baby Shower
Today, we had our first baby shower. It was SO much fun and has defiantly made everything seem more real. The shower was hosted by the wonderful ladies I work with at Sunset Elementary! Here is the 1st grade team—the wonderful hostesses.
We got many wonderful gifts that we will need when Avery arrives.
You know, I think my teammates really want to stop by and change Avery's diapers! Maybe I will make a rotation list! HA! They bought us approximately 240 newborn diapers, a Diaper Genie, Diaper Genie Refills, three packs of wipes, and more. We got so many other great gifts too! I can't wait to find a place for all of it!
We got many wonderful gifts that we will need when Avery arrives.
You know, I think my teammates really want to stop by and change Avery's diapers! Maybe I will make a rotation list! HA! They bought us approximately 240 newborn diapers, a Diaper Genie, Diaper Genie Refills, three packs of wipes, and more. We got so many other great gifts too! I can't wait to find a place for all of it!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Pregnancy Update: Just 10 more weeks!
Wow, I can hardly believe that is has gone by so fast! In approximately 10 weeks, little Avery will be here and our lives will be drastically different (for the best, I'm sure). Here are my thoughts on the pregnancy at this point:
1. I haven't been sleeping well, until this weekend that is. (I am on Fall break right now.) So, I am now blaming my lack of sleep on my job, not the pregnancy.
2. I have been eating everything in sight! I can eat dinner and be hungry just an hour later! Matt thinks this is amazing and so do I.
3. I am more tired than usual. I just don't have as much energy as I did even just weeks ago.
4. I am REALLY excited to meet Avery! Sometimes I wonder if I can really wait another 10 weeks.
5. I have the fear that she is going to come really early. Some teachers at school said, "When I was pregnant, I was on my feet all of the time teaching and went into labor way before my due date!" That is fine, but I really want to be paid for Christmas break! :)
6. I haven't began the nesting phase yet! I am sure that will come in a few weeks.
7. Avery is not moving as much these days. I think she is out of room right now!
8. I don't mind being pregnant. Sure, I have uncomfortable days, but overall the experience has not been that bad!
One last thing, Matt finished painting Avery's room this weekend. I LOVE it! He did such a great job!
1. I haven't been sleeping well, until this weekend that is. (I am on Fall break right now.) So, I am now blaming my lack of sleep on my job, not the pregnancy.
2. I have been eating everything in sight! I can eat dinner and be hungry just an hour later! Matt thinks this is amazing and so do I.
3. I am more tired than usual. I just don't have as much energy as I did even just weeks ago.
4. I am REALLY excited to meet Avery! Sometimes I wonder if I can really wait another 10 weeks.
5. I have the fear that she is going to come really early. Some teachers at school said, "When I was pregnant, I was on my feet all of the time teaching and went into labor way before my due date!" That is fine, but I really want to be paid for Christmas break! :)
6. I haven't began the nesting phase yet! I am sure that will come in a few weeks.
7. Avery is not moving as much these days. I think she is out of room right now!
8. I don't mind being pregnant. Sure, I have uncomfortable days, but overall the experience has not been that bad!
One last thing, Matt finished painting Avery's room this weekend. I LOVE it! He did such a great job!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The Third Trimester
Well, the third trimester is exactly what everyone said it would be ... exhausting!
After a day with 18 sweet kids, a 25 minute lunch break, and bus duty in the rain; I feel a little like this picture.
After a day with 18 sweet kids, a 25 minute lunch break, and bus duty in the rain; I feel a little like this picture.
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