January 27, 2010
I’ve been such a slacker! I’ve been waiting on pictures from my mother-in-law so I can update on the recent events. I’ll start in chronological order so this is gonna be a long post!!
First let’s start w/ Christmas. We went to Matt’s parents this year and have a wonderful Christmas. I am a little disappointed we missed the snow in Dallas, but we probably would have been stranded at home had we been here. Anyhoo… were are some pics!
Here are the girls! Too cute!
Us on Christmas Day
The Cain family
Matt and me again on Dec 26
29 weeks pregnant!
The Cain Christmas Party
On January 9th Amy and Bethany hosted a shower for me in Bellville. It was mostly my family and Matt’s family and we had a great time. Thanks so much to B and A for throwing the shower for me!!!
Here are the attendees of the shower
My “I’m kinda a big deal” shirt that Amy made me
Avery’s matching “Mommy’s big deal” shirt
Me and Lynda
My Mom and me
Amy, me, and Bethany
31 weeks pregnant!
On Saturday Jan 9th we had a 3d ultrasound and a shower in Dallas. The u/s didnt turn out very well but here are some pics
Here is a pic of her hand by her face
Her face
Laurie hosted a shower for me at her house. She made a fabulous cake for me and we had a good time. Im so thankful to have so many sweet friends! Here are some pics
The cake
Laurie and me
Attendees
Matt and I and Avery too!
Cute gift!
Cant wait for her to be here to use all her stuff!!
December 11, 2009
Today we had out 3D ultrasound to look at Avery. She was in no mood for us to look at her and used everything she could think of to block her face including her hands, feet, and even the umbilical cord. We tried everything to get her to move but she was not having it!! We got one or two cute pictures but since the ultrasound is elective they are bringing us back on Thursday so we can try to get better pictures of her cute little face. We got to see her yawn and put her fingers and the umbilical cord in her mouth. Guess she is going to be a finger sucker!! Here are a few of the pics. Like I said we didn’t get many due to her being uncooperative… she must get that from her Daddy!!
Without further ado here’s little Avery
She’s telling us to leave her alone!
Here’s me at 27 weeks
December 4, 2009
Today I am officially 26 weeks and have 98 days left until my due date. Tomorrow I am 6 months pregnant!!! It seems like I still have a long way to go but at least I am on the downward slope! I had a drs appt today and I took my gestational diabetes test. They make you drink a really sweet drink, wait an hour, and then take you blood. I guess they test to make sure your blood sugar isnt elevated. I didnt get to see my dr because she was performing a c-section but I saw a nurse practitioner and she said everything looked great. Here is a pic of me at 26 weeks!
It also snowed here on Wednesday. It was SO pretty I had to take a pic of our house!!
November 26, 2009
Today is a day of thanks and I have a lot to be thankful for. I am so thankful for this baby girl growing inside me that has been kicking and moving all morning reminding me that next year I will have a little turkey of my own. I am so thankful for my wonderful husband and best friend. I cant imagine life without him! I am so thankful for family and friends that have been so VERY supportive this year, and every year, through the ups and downs life brings.
I truly am blessed and am feeling very THANKFUL and HAPPY today. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and get to spend it with your loved ones. God bless!
November 22, 2009
I have been nesting lately and I need to STOP! I have found a ton of cute things online and decided I should make them instead of buy them. Some have turned out better than others. I posted some of them below but here are my newest additions! Matt told me I have to quit but I cant help it. It’s fun and a lot cheaper than buying it. I think a may have a few more projects up my sleeve but I will quit for a bit. Im still feeling good and enjoying feeling her move a lot more than she use to which is the BEST part of being pregnant. I cant explain how it feels but it is the coolest feeling to feel your child moving inside of you. Im sure I will miss it once she is here, but I cant wait to actually meet her. Anywho, hope you are all doing well!!
Pics I want to hang above her changing table
Here is a look at each one individually
Here is some other art. I plan on stringing these together vertically with some pretty polka dot ribbon
November 20, 2009
I can’t believe I am 24 weeks pregnant today! I know I have a long way to go but 24 weeks is a HUGE milestone as the baby could live if born with significant medical intervention. Obviously I want her to stay in there for at least 13-14 more weeks but it feels good to have made it this far. We also got her bedding in today and it is SUPER cute!!! Below are some pics of me and her room!! Hope everyone is doing well. God bless!!
Me at 24 weeks
Her bedding!
What we will hang above her crib
Art I made for her room
Her Aggie gear!
November 2, 2009
We went to the dr today and they confirmed baby is a girl. The dr said she looked “great”!!! She is right on track and weighs 14oz!! I was so happy to hear the great news!! Thank you GOD!!
With that news here is baby girl cain’s official name
Matt and I have loved the name Avery forever. We talked about it well before we were married and still love it!! Malynn, pronounced Muh-lynn is a combo name. The “Ma” is from our grandmother’s – 2 Mary’s, Malinda, and Martha. The “Lynn” is from our mother’s Lynda and Linda. We cant wait to meet our “little Avery” as Matt calls her!! Thanks for all the prayers you have sent our way!!
November 1, 2009
This weekend we went camping with some friends at Turner Falls in OK. We normally stay Friday and Saturday night but decided to only stay one night (Saturday) due to the pregnancy. We were worried about me sleeping in the cold and getting sick. We were right to be concerned because it was COLD!! I woke up at 13o and almost went and slept in the car w/ the heater on but decided I would try and figure out a way to get warm. I finally did and went back to sleep. Below are some of my favorite pictures. Tomorrow we are taking the day off and we have the anatomy scan ultrasound where they check all of the babies organs and take measurements to make sure she is growing correctly. If you could say a quick prayer for her we would greatly appreciate it. We are also hoping they can confirm “she” is a girl!!!
The pretty scenery
Maggie, me, Betsy, and Terri
Our Family
Our mansion of a tent!
Same girls plus Tricia
Matt and his buddies Steve and Mark
We are picture lovers!
Fire!
My sunglasses after I “fixed” them
Waterfall!
The next is a series of preggo me trying to get to the camera in time!!!
One!
Two!
Three!!!
October 25, 2009
I feel like A&M beating Texas Tech aka the Techtards is worthy of a post. Last night Matt and I sat down to listen to the game fully expecting to get blown out. Low and behold we scored, and scored, and scored again and ended up winning the game! 52-30!! Matt was over the moon! I havent seen him this happy since I told him I was pregnant. I know that may sound bad but he LOVES A&M football and the last few years have made it hard to be an Aggie.
Of course I cant post w/o mentioning the baby. She is still doing good and kicking away. We go back on Nov 2nd for the anatomy scan and hopefully she is still growing and healthy. Im also hoping they can confirm she is a girl. We have pretty much decided on a name but I will keep you in suspense for a few more weeks!!
I’m going to try and enjoy my peace and quiet while I can because I have a feeling there wont be much more of it!! 
