THE FLOYDS: May 10

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

36 weeks (9 months)

We went for my weekly check up yesterday and got great news. Everything is looking right on track. My tummy measurements were right on schedule and Hailey is getting into 'ready' position. Her heartbeat was fast and happy the doctor said, it is always such a blessing to hear! I got my first measurements and he let me know that I was 50% effaced, which in our terms means that everything is getting ready for Hailey to come into the world. It is an exciting and anxious feeling all at the same time. We can't wait for her arrival, but do have some nerves about us. I think maybe more me, because this is a first experience and a nerve racking one! I just have to know that I have a miracle to look forward to at the end of it all :] We have been getting the nursery ready and even the rest of the house. We have swingers and toys put together, and Dustin has been beautifying the house by painting. So everyone will get to see all of our pretty new rooms when they come to see Hailey! Dustin has been getting on to me about packing my hospital bag, and I am getting to it. It is a big and final step, so I have been taking it all in stride. I plan on getting that done this week and placing the car seat in the car sometime soon as well! We can't wait to meet our beautiful baby girl and share in the experience of parenting!!

Friends Shower

Erin, Jessica, and Erica (and mom!) put on a great shower for me. It was my last shower before Hailey comes, and we got all kinds of goodies. The had really cute decorations and great food. Erin made a pretty tower of diapers!! It was very impressive :] Jessica put up cute little onesies as part of the decorations where the presents were placed. And best of all, I got to keep all of them as part of my gift! Hailey got all kinds of cute clothes. She also got a lot of things that we really need for her. Dustins mom gave us a package full of bottles and liners that we will def. need and use right away! Everyone did a great job in picking out gifts. We didn't know, but we had professional gift basket(or carriage) builder in the mix. Danielle made the coolest gift out of diapers, recving blankets, and onesies. She made it into the shape of a baby carriage and it was the cutest thing. We all tried to convince her that she should start a business, I would def. support it!

It was so great to see friends that I had not seen in a while and get to hang out with the girls for a Saturday. I have almost gotten all the gifts put away and a lot of the clothes washed! We are so very thankful for all of our friends and family that have supported us and helped us get started on our new journey!

Racing and becoming a TV Star!

We went to Adam's race at the end of April to Orangeburg, SC. It was the first race of the season (with the first one being rained out) and it was extremely hot!! Saturdays qualification temperatures we around 93!! We pulled our camper and parked with the racing crew at mom and dad's rig. We hadn't done this in a while, so it was fun to get away to the dragstrip. The week before, the doctor had told me to take it easy, so I did a lot of lounging around in the chairs outside :] Dustin had fun getting to be the main cook and cooking a great meal for us and some other racers on Friday night. Everyone enjoyed his "beer chickens" and kept going back for more. One of these days he is going to have to open up a on-the-road BBQ business!
Adam did good on Sat. with his qualifications, but then somehow picked up speed on that hot Sunday and "broke out" and the other guy won the race. So unfort, going fast didn't get him a spot in the finals. We are looking forward to the next race in Commerce the weekend of May 15-17.

While there, we heard that the TV show "Pass Time" was going to be in Commerce the following week and you could bring your car (any car) and try to get on the show. Everyone decided that it would be really cool and you get to test and tune your car, so they headed up there with four cars. Adam took his race car, our friend Mike with his race care, Dad took the S-10 that he loves, and Dustin took dad's blown Chevy II. We were shocked when we got the call from them that ALL four cars had been picked to be on the show!! We got right in the car and drove up to watch the filming of it. Dustin had to call his friend Brandon and let him know that he HAD to take this once in a life time chance, and be a little late to the wedding rehearsal! Well he was a great friend and said sure. So Dustin got to be on tv and we are waiting to hear when it will air. We will def. inform everyone when we know!!