Averie's 4D ultrasound

On June 3, 2009, we were scheduled to get our 4D ultrasound of our daughter Averie Claire Brown. We had to be there early and we were excited. We wanted to see what our daughter looked like. The ultrasound lasts about 30-45 minutes. Well, we are looking and she is rubbing on my belly and we saw Averie Claire. However, we wanted to see her face. But our daughter had her legs and hands covering her face and above her head. We saw a profile and she was moving alot but she didn't want her picture taken. She looks alot like her daddy, which is fine by me. We stayed there for about 45 minutes. At the doctor's office, if it doesn't work the first time, they will do it again for free. So we went back Monday, June 15th which was two weeks later. The ultrasound tech told us that the further along that I get the better it will work. When we went on the 15th, they told me to drink a coke on the way to the doctor becasuse that would make her move around. Well, I haven't had a coke this whole pregnancy so it REALLY DID make Averie Claire move, but she did not show her face just her profile. She moved her legs and arms but they still covered her face. So, I am supposed to go back on the 29th... and she is going to try it one more time even though she isn't supposed to. I am hoping that we will see more of her. At this appointment, they will check her growth and measure me. This pregnancy has been really easy so far. I have only gained 17 pounds and to me I think that is great. Averie Claire is growing quickly. When we went on the 3 she was 2 pounds 14 ounces. When we went back 2 weeks later, she was 3 pounds and 15 ounces. She is almost 4 pounds. Getting the 4D ultrasound was not a complete disaster. They gave us a dvd of her and we can see her move around and hear her heartbeat. I think that it will be cool to show her that when she gets older if she is not freaked out about it! But we will be filming her all time time so she has plenty of time to be embarrassed! lOL! Well I am signing off for now.. I will keep you updated on Averie Claire and Seth and me as we get closer to delivering. After that you will have to read about me going on and on about how wonderful I think that my daughter is! Have a great day!

Seth's Birthday

I know that it has been a while since I last blogged but life has been super busy!!Seth's 30th birthday was May 17. We celebrated it on the 16th which was the Saturday before. With the help of my friend Robin, we set up a great birthday for Seth. His birthday was the week of the Preakness? the horse race. Seth loves watching the horses race but we don't go very often because we are so busy. On his birthday I took him to Louisiana Downs race track and we watched live racing. We had a our friends Robin and Eric Enkey and Sean Woodall there. I had a race named after Seth and it was the 6th race. In the racing program, it said Happy Birthday Seth you are 30 today. It was something to that affect anyway. We got to go to the winners circle and watch the race really close. We also got to take pictures with the winning horse and jockey. His race happened to be a dead heat, which by the way NEVER happens. We we got to take pictures with two horses, two jockeys, and all of the owners and trainers. Seth was so surprised. He said that it was the best birthday present ever. After that, I took him to Buffalo Wild Wings, which is his favorite place to eat. We met more friends there.. along with the ones that were at the race, Daniel and Scott met us there too! After that we went to the Cross Canadian Ragweed Concert at Harrah's Louisiana Downs. I had a great night... but it was a long day.. and I was 6 months preggers then.. so needless to say.. I was trying to be a good sport but I was REALLY tired! I hope that Seth enjoyed his 39th birthday! Next year he will be a dad on his birthday! We can't wait to start celebrating our birthdays with Averie Claire!