Boomerang

Apologies for not keeping up with this thing! Let's see if I can back track and update everyone on what's been going on since my last post...


We had our anatomy exam done and found out our little papoose is a little GIRL! We have settled on the name Kylee McKaig WalkingStick. We both just liked the name Kylee and had originally spelled her name K-Y-L-I-E. After talking some more, we realized how mean kids are. Travis's dad brought it to our attention that kids could take Kylie and turn it into Ky-lie. She already has WalkingStick to deal with. Why torture her anymore? lol! So a simple double e was a quick fix. McKaig is a family name on Travis's side. It's his dad and brother's middle name and his grandmothers maiden name. My middle name is Kay and I wanted something similar to mine. McKaig is the funky, unheard of name that we love so that's how we came up with those. As I was surfing the internet the other day, we discovered the meaning to her name. In Australia, her name means boomerang which is MORE than fitting for her. She moves so much!! The other day, I counted her movements for one hour. Within 30 minutes, she had moved 37 times. The doctor's say it's typical to feel her move a couple of times. People ask me if I really am pregnant due to my rather disappearing belly! I promise, if I didn't feel her move, I would never know I am pregnant but this child loves to move, just like her daddy. Other meanings to her name are beautiful and attractive. Well, duh! Look at us :)


Thanksgiving was relaxing, believe it or not. Usually we are out driving some place (lately it's been to my aunt and uncle's beautiful ranch). This year we were not able to attend and were able to stay home. At first I had a hard time with it but after spending Thanksgiving at home, I have to say, it was a nice change. My family's Thanksgiving is usually 50+ people and this year it was just my immediate family. While I missed everyone, I really enjoyed the quiet comfort of my mom's house, pajamas all day and indulging in everything! My mom and I made Christmas decorations and watched Edyn while Travis and my dad watched football, took a nap, then went to Home Depot to buy wood for our Christmas yard decorations that we made. I just recently finished them so once we have our house decorated with lights and the signs in the yard, I'll be sure to post a picture. We made a little penguin family and I LOVE them!!!


Since my anatomy appointment, I have had one other doctor's appointment. The doctor is very pleased with how well both the baby and I are doing. I have gained a total of 7 pounds and yet still have nothing to really show for it. No complaints from me though! My next appointment is December 23 where I will get my glucose test done. Please keep me in your prayers that day as this will be a difficult appointment for me. One thing I have learned throughout this pregnancy is that eating every so often will prevent me from vomiting. I HAVE to eat right after I wake up and again 2 hours later and again 2 hours after that and so on. If I don't, Kylee makes it well known that she is hungry and not happy with me for not feeding her. Unfortunately, this glucose test is not until 8:45 in the morning. I cannot eat anything after midnight and have to wait until after this appointment to eat. When I go in at 8:45, I have to wait to be seen by my doctor, then will be given a sugar drink to have. I will then have to wait an hour upon finishing that to have my blood drawn, be seen by a doctor again and then schedule my next appointment. By the time I get to eat, it will be my lunch time. I am very nervous about not getting to have any food until the middle of the day and feeling like I will be very sick. I pray the appointment passes by quickly and that I will not have any problems with nausea. I would greatly appreciate your prayers too.


This month brings about a million and one things to do. Trip to Austin, birthdays, Christmas, New Years, etc. Let's hope I can keep up with everything, including this.