Day 66 of bed rest... 24 weeks 6 days pregnant

I probably did a little too much today. I had help from my sister getting some stuff done though. So it wasn't too bad. And I've been relaxing the rest of time. I'll be better tomorrow, I promise :) I should sleep well tonight. That's for sure!

Jacob and I are watching our niece, Emerson, tomorrow night. We have missed her so much. She already 2 1/2 years old. She's growing up too fast. I know I will have pictures because she's adorable! Jacob's going to have lots of duties tomorrow with her because I plan on relaxing :)

I can't believe another week is going by... I'll be 25 weeks on Saturday! I feel great! Keep praying that I heal, stay healthy, and keep growing this baby boy in my belly :)

Your support means so much! Thank you!

Day 65 of bed rest... 24 weeks 5 days pregnant

I woke up this morning and couldn't breathe. I'm very allergic to everything outside right now. My eyes are so watery and itchy. I put in eye drops several times a day and feel like it's doing nothing. I can take regular Zyrtec but it doesn't seem to do anything either! I'm going to start doing sinus washes 2 times a day and see if that helps. Wow... it's a bad time to have terrible allergies.

I went to the chiropractor today. My hips are very tight. They hurt a lot when I'm sleeping. I toss and turn trying to get comfortable. The chiropractor and massage therapy will hopefully start to help!

Good day today. Feeling good and hoping to get good news at the doc next week. I have to do my first glucose screening next week. Praying that it's normal!

My belly just keeps getting bigger! I'll have to take a pic again to show you.

Very thankful for all of you!

Day 64 of bed rest... 24 weeks 4 days pregnant

Today was a fun day! Went to lunch and got a mani/pedi with my sister, Heather. We had fun and it was great to get out of the house for awhile!


It's another gorgeous day, but I can't open windows or spend much time outside because of my terrible allergies! I just wish I could take Allegra D or Mucinex D. Anything D would be awesome, but this pregnant gal can't take D :(

Back in bed now resting but did get some fun Spring pics when I took Luke out :). Have to share!











Thankful for all of you and all the blessings in my life!

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Day 63 of bed rest... 24 weeks 3 days pregnant

I'm sorry, I didn't have time to write last Friday because Jacob and I made a quick trip to Louisville to eat at Eddie Merlots Steakhouse and watch the Kentucky game. It was a quick overnight trip, but it was so much fun. We even got to have breakfast on Saturday with our friends Molly, Scott, Madeline, & Gracie.

The rest of the weekend was pretty relaxing. Spent time with Jacob and even made it to church on Sunday. I almost felt like a normal pregnant woman :)

Had lunch with my friend Sarah today. She's pregnant too for the first time. About 10 weeks behind me. So fun to talk pregnancy talk. We even did our lunch outside on our back porch. Lovely day!

Good news at the doctor today. The clot is smaller and appears to be going away! Still on bed rest though. We'll see what my regular OB says next week.

My sister is planning my baby shower and has been buying clothes for our baby boy. Very thankful for her!

Still very thankful for everyone who has brought us dinner and visited me! We can still use your help if possible...Meal Train. Would still love visitors... email me at hollykappa@gmail.com.

I will keep everyone in my prayers, please keep us in yours! Thank you for your support!

Day 59 of bed rest... 23 weeks 5 days pregnant

Had a good day despite the rain. Getting very excited for the Kentucky basketball game tomorrow!! Baby is excited too.

Got to go shopping with Jen today for some fun items for Kerry :) Thanks, Jen.

Jacob took me out to eat tonight to Biaggis. It was yummy! I was so lucky to get out of the house twice today for short trips :)

I can't believe tomorrow will be 2 months on bed rest! WOW!!

Thankful for all of you!

Day 59 of bed rest... 23 weeks 5 days pregnant

Sorry I didn't have time to post yesterday. Thought I'd just show you what I was looking at all day :)























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Day 58 of bed rest... 23 weeks 4 days pregnant

I spent the whole day outside reading... A New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding. The 80 degree weather made it awesome and much easier reading about how hard it can be to breastfeed!

I got to pop my head in at the Junior League of Evansville meeting tonight. Thanks to Tiffany for the ride :) I had to leave a little early cause the chair hurt my back. It is amazing how much you appreciate a comfy chair when your pregnant.

Feeling good... here's hoping I get lots of good new at my doctor appointment next week!

Take good care everyone! Thank you for caring!

Day 57 of bed rest... 23 weeks 3 days pregnant

80 degrees and sunny again today in Evansville!

Jacob brought me cereal this morning and he brought me lunch :) He's such a great husband!! I love him :)

Went to the chiropractor again today for massage therapy. Hope it helps. My hips get numb from laying on them so much.

The past few days I have been feeling baby boy a lot! :) It amazing to feel him moving around, jabbing, and kicking. Can't tell what's what yet and it's very sporadic. It's an amazing feeling. What a miracle!

Got a nesting vibe today, I guess. Starting cleaning out closets. Feeling to need to get rid of stuff we don't need. Have to make room for baby stuff :) Can't wait to start getting ready for this bundle of joy :)

Thank you everyone for your support! I have been feeling good and look forward to good news at my doctors appointment next week. Keep me and baby boy in your prayers.

Day 54 of bed rest... 22 weeks 7 days pregnant

Much calmer day today :) Jacob had to work all night so he came home around 8am to go to bed. I was up having breakfast and decided it would be a good time to go back to bed while he slept. So I think I got about 10 hours of sleep total last night. Guess I needed that :)

I woke up and started watching basketball. Gotta love a day when you can watch it all day long. Basketball on TV makes bed rest way more bearable.

I got to go back to work with Jacob this afternoon. It was fun to get out of the house again. Jacob's mom and step dad came to town from Kentucky and met us at the hotel. I came back home with them.

So now I'm back in bed watching more basketball. That Missouri loss really busted many of my brackets!!! I hope you enjoy March Madness as much as I do :)

I'll be 23 weeks tomorrow. Feeling good!! So happy to have another week going by!!

Have a great weekend! Thank you everyone for your continued support!

The magnolia tree is losing it's flowers and it looks like snow in our driveway :) This was yesterday and today it's practically all gone :)

Day 53 of bed rest...22 weeks 6 days pregnant

Wow! Today was such a busy day that I am just now having time to post :)

Got up at 5:15am. Very early for this bed rest gal! Got to go to a breakfast to induct members into the Evansville Business Hall of Fame. So proud of my daddy who was honored! I've always known how amazing he is :) He's my hero! Congrats Dad, Mr. Muehlbauer, and F.J. Reitz! Got told by several people at breakfast that they are following my blog and my pregnancy! Thank you everyone for your support! :) Glad you aren't getting bored hearing about what I eat and watch on tv :)

It was so fun to go to the breakfast at the Centre. I got to wear a new dress and see & be seen :) It was really the first event I've gotten to attend since I actually "look" pregnant :)

Thanks to my mom for driving me around today! She took me to breakfast and to the chiropractor this afternoon.

My second time out of the house after my quick nap this morning was going to the chiropractor. It felt really good to get adjusted and back in alignment! I go back on Monday for some massage therapy.

Stopped by Dunn Hospitality's new hotel ground breaking, but didn't get to get out of the car. Mom bought be ice cream at Lics to make up for it! Read about Evansville's newest hotel!

Don't know if you noticed but it's MARCH MADNESS! I watched basketball all afternoon and I'm still watching it right now. Good thing I got that quick nap in. My Kentucky Wildcats won! Watching The Indiana Hoosier's right now. I love MARCH!!

Busy busy busy day for this gal on bed rest! Tomorrow will be less busy... lots more bed :) Thankful for all of you!

Day 52 of bed rest... 22 weeks 5 days pregnant

Amazing day today in Evansville! 80 degrees and sunny! Spent a little time outside this morning and this afternoon. The sun felt so good!

I have gone all day without turning on the AC even though it ended up being 79 degrees inside :) Windows are open and fans are on full blast. Don't know if I'll make it much longer though. I find I'm always hot!!

I did a short promotional video for Holly's House today. It's for the Hats of to Holly's House Fundraiser! Check it out!

My mom and dad got home from Florida yesterday. It's only for a week, but always good to have them home.

Jacob needs to get home soon because I'm starving today :)

Thankful for all your support!! Life is good!!!

Day 51 of bed rest... 22 weeks 4 days pregnant

Wow... this almost 80 degree weather is amazing!

Sorry I forgot to post on Friday and posted late last night. So I'm into my 51st day of bed rest now and into my 22nd week of pregnancy. Amazing that this bed rest stuff all started at 15 weeks.

It was a great weekend. Saturday night Jacob took me to Gerst Haus in Evansville. It was yummy and then he treated me to Orange Leaf... I didn't even have to ask :) It was so great to get out the house. Even got to do a little grocery shopping with Jacob on Sunday. It feels so good to stretch my legs and walk a little :)

Got a great report at the doctor yesterday. The clot is looking thinner and Baby Boy is doing great. I know I'll have at least 2 more weeks of bed rest though. They are wanting me to get to at least 24 weeks before lifting any of my limitations. According to data years 2003-2005, 20 to 35 percent of babies born at 23 weeks of gestation survive, while 50 to 70 percent of babies born at 24 to 25 weeks, and more than 90 percent born at 26 to 27 weeks, survive.

So I'm guessing I'll be on some form of bed rest until at least 26 or 27 weeks.

I'd do anything for this amazing baby boy! Which is why I cancelled my trip to Florida :( Sad but ok. Especially ok when the weather is so amazing here in Evansville!

I've started to feel baby boy a little, I think. I feel little kicks or something every once in awhile. Nothing consistent yet but totally amazing to be feeling him.

Thank you everyone for your support, thoughts, and prayers! This baby boy is so loved already by so many. I can't wait to tell him the stories of how loved he is!

Day 50 of bed rest... 22 weeks 3 days pregnant

Sorry for my late post. Spent most the day outside after my doctors appointment.

Doc appointment went well. At least 2 more weeks of bedrest for sure. Maybe longer.

I'll write more tomorrow. Tired gal tonight :)

Thanks everyone!

Day 46 of bed rest...21 weeks 6 days pregnant

Rainy, soggy, and chilly day today here in Evansville.

Had a great lunch with my friends, Laurel and Cari...and their daughters, Alice and Caroline. Yummy Chic-fil-a and great conversation with two terrific women! Thanks, ladies!

Went to the OB doc, Dr. Reisinger, today. Everything is going good. I'm measuring a little big...could have a big baby on our hands :) Head back for ultrasound on Monday with Dr. Turnquest so we'll see :) Staying on bed rest for now :)

Maybe planning a short trip to Florida to see my mom and dad. We'll see if that works out. Bed rest in the sun sounds awesome!

I get to go to breakfast for my Dad next week when he's inducted into Evansville's Business Hall of Fame. I'm excited I get to but I have NOTHING to wear :) I'll figure something out.

So excited to see the nursery ideas tomorrow!!!!

Appreciating life, family, friends, and love today! Thanks to y'all!

Day 45 of bed rest... 21 weeks 5 days pregnant

Our friends, The Hayes Family, sent us an edible arrangement (pictured) from Colorado today :) Yummy!

Got up at 7am today which is a little usual for this gal on bed rest. I didn't even take a nap. Hope that means I will sleep well tonight.

Today was a day that I really didn't do much, but the day pasted by so fast! My sister, Kathy, brought me lunch. So good to see her. Laurel and Cari are coming for lunch tomorrow.

Head to the doctor tomorrow. Always love opportunities to get out of the house. I actually will be getting dressed tomorrow :)

I watched a movie this morning... Soul Surfer. It's the story of Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm to a shark while surfing . I know my hormones have a lot to do with it... but I cried a lot :) It was a good movie.

Thankful for all of you!

Day 44 of bed rest...21 weeks 4 days pregnant

Windows open day again! Even sat outside all afternoon absorbing some Vitamin D. It felt so good. I'm so enjoying this weather. If only it can stay this way!!

Rita cleaned today! Love when she cleans... the house smells so fresh and looks terrific!

Still praying for a good reports at my doctors appointments on Thursday and Monday! Any good news would be great!! It's time for good news!!

Hoping to get ok'd to go to a breakfast next week. It's for my dad and others being inducted into the Business Hall of Fame here in Evansville!!

So excited to start finalizing the plans for the nursery on Friday. Have lunch plans with friends everyday the rest of this week too. I'm such a lucky gal!

Blessings to all you! Thank you!!

Day 43 of bed rest... 21 weeks 3 days pregnant

Got to meet with our interior designer, Marjorie, on the nursery today! So excited! We picked colors and the crib. Meeting again Friday to start finalizing. Can't wait to show you all when it's done.

I have felt hungry all day today! I can't seem to get full. Guess this baby is growing. My belly sure shows it. I will do pictures again soon.

Head to our OB doctor on Thursday. Hope our appointment then and Monday gives us some kind of idea on if there is an end to bed rest! I pray there is!

Great visit with Jacob's mom this past weekend. Still loving friends for lunch or visits! Let me know if you have time. Email me at hollykappa@gmail.com.

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Day 40 of bed rest... 20 Weeks 7 Days Pregnant

Woke up this morning not feeling so great about the approaching weather. I can't stand tornados. They really scare me. Glad we have a house now with a basement. I feel much safer. Our house I grew up in in Henderson, KY had a cellar. That was a room below the basement. Would love one of those, but I don't think that's a common room in many houses :)

I went to the basement around 12 Noon and updated my sister via text message often because she was in her bathroom with my niece and nephew and couldn't see the TV. The north side of town got it way worse than my side (the east side). We had rain and a little wind. Heather, my sis, heard lots of hail and other noises. She and her family are safe. I said lots of prayers!

Jacob's mom arrived despite driving through all the weather craziness. Thank goodness she is safe and sound.

Jacob went to our house in Henderson to check on it because a tornado was reported near Zion and Spotsville (very close to our house). Evidently we lost a shutter, but things are ok there too! By the way, if you know of anyone looking for a gorgeous home in Henderson... here's a great one!

Enjoy the weekend! I'll be heading into my 21st week of pregnancy :) Appreciating all of you! Praying for all affected by recent storms!

Day 39 of bed rest... 20 weeks 6 days pregnant

Windows were open today! I took a nap this morning while enjoying the fresh air. I hope we don't have severe storms tomorrow. Everyone be careful!

Terrific night tonight! Jacob came home before his event tonight so I got to see him for a little while. My Aunt Jan and Aunt Janie came over for dinner with me. We had a great time reminiscing! I love my family.

My friend Adrienne booked her flight today to come visit in April! She's coming from North Carolina. I can't wait!! Jacob's mom is coming this weekend to visit!

Great day on bed rest today!

Thankful for all of you!