Amway/Quixtar

So, I just set up an Amway website. I'm an Amway IBO (Independent Business Owner) and have been since college. I'm not so interested in getting you to also sell Amway stuff but I do want to make the products available to you since so many are great products. Don't get me wrong, I don't buy all of my stuff from the company but there are a few things that I really like.

I'm partial to their energy drinks (when I'm not pregnant).

Their laundry detergent.

Their facial cleansing products and makeup.

And the Nutrilite vitamins.

They have lots of great products but these are the ones that I mostly purchase for myself. The prices are comparable to something you might find at a department store. If you want to get the products at a discount, the easiest way to do that is to sign up as an IBO (which is why I am an IBO... the discount *wink*) or an Amway customer. You can do this by clicking on the "Start a Business" link on my Amway website.

To take a look at my Amway website, click on this link. http://www.amway.com/HilarySBeavers There's also a link on the right side of my blog.

Almost 34 Weeks

Boy is time flying! The baby will be here before we know it. Tomorrow I hit the 34 week mark. Most people don't believe me when I tell them I'm that far along but I am. :-) I'm SO excited for the arrival of our little girl. It's such a blessing! I'll be sure to let you all know when she gets here.

Sunday Snapshot {ultrasound pictures}

These are 31 week ultrasound pictures. I'm at 33 weeks now but I wanted to share these. This is our first child. She's due on October 13, 2011. 

At this point she was breached but at my last appointment, the doctor thought she had shifted. We'll find out for sure on September 9 when I get another ultrasound.

Her face.

 It looks like she's sucking on her fist here.

A Slight Setback With Working on the Nursery

The other day hubby was cutting some drywall for the baby's nursery and he wasn't exactly paying attention, plus he was in a hurry and using a "dull" utility knife. Take a guess what happened... Yup, he sliced his finger. To be exact, he cut right through the nail on his left thumb. Ouch! After a 5 hour trip to the emergency room (most of that time was waiting), he left with two stitches and a tetnus shot. Fortunately he'll be okay but the bummer is that now he's going to be cutting it much more closely with getting the baby's room done in time for her arrival, which is expected on or around October 13. I'm REALLY glad he's okay. He's a little frustrated with this setback as well though.

29 Weeks

I'm now 29 weeks. So far everything is going pretty well. At my last ultrasound the Dr. noticed that the baby is in a frank breech position but she seemed optimistic that the baby would shift positions by delivery. At my next appointment there will be another ultrasound to check the placement of the placenta. Last time it was sitting a little low and in front. I hope that everything moves to where is should be so that I can have a "natural" birth. Please pray for me and the baby.

23 Weeks

Well, I'm 23 weeks along now. Technically, it's more like 23 weeks and 5 days but still. My pregnancy has been pretty "easy." I haven't had any problems so far. My only complaint right now is that I have this persistent cough that won't go away. I'm pretty sure it's allergies and the doctor told me some allergy medicine to take but that hasn't made much difference. It's a bit annoying. Other than that, so far, so good.

Update

I doubt many people read this blog so I don't think that it's a big deal that I haven't updated in FOREVER but I wanted to give a quick update.

The biggest news is that hubby and I are expecting our first child in October! Perhaps when she's born this blog will serve as a way to keep friends and family updated on life with her. (Although I do use Facebook for that stuff a lot.)I've added a Lilypie ticker at the bottom of this page to show how my pregnancy is progressing.

I'm happy to say that I didn't have to deal with "morning sickness" at all in my pregnancy. Yeah! I'm now nearing the end of my second trimester. My pregnancy "symptoms" have been pretty mild the whole pregnancy. Lately I've had a pretty persistent cough but I doubt that has much to do with the pregnancy. However, I do worry how it's affecting the baby.

This is my second pregnancy. In July 2010 I had a miscarriage very early in the pregnancy (I think I was only a few weeks along.). I found out I was pregnant and then about a week later I found out I miscarried. About 6 months later we were able to conceive this child. I'm very excited that this pregnancy is going so well. God willing, it will continue to do so. Admittedly, I do constantly worry about something going wrong this time around. I can't really help it because of the previous miscarriage. So far, we've been REALLY blessed though. I do thank God daily for this wonderful blessing and continue to pray that she grows and develops as she should.

22 Weeks Pregnant