Christmas!

I just bought Whitt's first two Christmas presents from here:

And i am so excited to get them in the mail!!!!!

I hope I can wait till Christmas to put them in use,

I doubt I can.

I can hardly wait to get them in the mail.

Also he can't play with them yet, he is just 5 month old.

I guess it is more like a present to me.

Sorry little babycakes a.k.a Whitt!!!!!

Orphan Sunday!

Orphan Sunday from Christian Alliance for Orphans on Vimeo.

His Voice for Sudan from Amber Burger on Vimeo.

Here are a few numbers I got off of a video from the Orphan Sunday Website:

There are 143,000,000 orphans around the world.

143,ooo,ooo orphans standing shoulder to shoulder will go around the 10,913 mile perimeter of the USA nearly 4 times.

143,000,000 orphans in a single file line would reach around the earth over 2 times.

You could fill Michigan University Stadium 1,330 times to EQUAL 143,000,000

OR

Take all the people in

NYC {8,214,426}

CHICAGO {2,873,326}

then add all the people form the next 47 largest US cities

HOUSTON {2,144,491}

PHOENIX {1,512,986}

PHILLEY {1,448,396}

SAN ANTONIO {1,296,682}

SAN DIEGO {1,256,951}

DALLAS {1,232,940}

SAN JOSE {929,936}

DETROIT {871,121}

JACKSONVILLE {794,555}

INDIANAPOLIS {785,597}

SAN FRANCISCO {744,041}

COLUMBUS {733,203}

AUSTIN {709,893}

MEMPHIS {670,902}

FORT WORTH {653,320}

BALTIMORE {631,366}

CHARLOTTE {630,478}

EL PASO {609,415}

BOSTON {590,764}

SEATTLE {582,454}

D.C. {581,530}

MILWAUKEE {573,356}

DENVER {566,974}

LOUISVILLE {554,496}

NASHVILLE {552,120}

O.K. CITY {537,734}

PORTLAND {537,081}

TUCSON {518,956}

ALBUQUERQUE {504,949}

ATLANTA {486,411}

LONG BEACH {472,494}

FRESNO {466,714}

SACRAMENTO {453,781}

MESA {447,541}

K.C. {447, 306}

CLEVELAND {444,306}

VIRGINIA BEACH {435,619}

OMAHA {419,545}

MIAMI {404,048}

OAKLAND {397,067}

TULSA {382,872}

HONOLULU {377,357}

MINNEAPOLIS {372,357}

COLORADO SPRINGS {372,437}

ARLINGTON {367,197}

WICHITA {357,698}

PLUS

the entire population of IRELAND {4,109,086} as well as NICARAGUA {5,603,000} and NORWAY {4,770,000} and DENMARK {5,457,415}

then COSTA RICA {4,133,884}

and the entire population of GREECE {11,170,957}

and finally add the 62,000,000 people who live in FRANCE.

to EQUAL the 143,000,000 ORPHANS WORLD WIDE

Welcome my 5 month old bundle of joy!!!

{Click on picture to inlarge}

Here is Little Whitt's baby announcement.

My wonderful cousin, Brooke, has a design company....

She thought up this wonderful, clever and creative little

announcement that represents our family

PERFECTLY!!!!!

She asked for a picture of Whitt's room and then ran with it,

God has blessed her with such great talent.

She has other examples from weddings, parties, showers, etc. on the web....

they make me want to have a party just so I can send out invitations!!!!

Please go and visit her web site

{Click on the link above} !!!!

P.S. Thanks Brookie, you are the BEST!

P.S.S. The colors on the announcement are a little off, my Mac is has a mind of its own.

{::18 weeks::}

Mr. Tums as I call him sometimes {due to his over abundance of gas} had his 4 month well check yesterday. He is actually 4.5 months but we were waiting for his RSV shot to arrive. My little man was approved for a series of RSV shots for this season, so he has to get 5 over the months to come. The doc was all around impressed with Whittaker. She said that he was ahead of schedule for his adjusted date {which would be 2.5 months} and he was even doing some things that a "normal" 4 month old would do.

He weighted in at 12 lbs 13 0z.

which puts him in the

5th percentile.

He was 24 inches long

which put him in the

4th percentile.

He was very brave for his shots and in all actually flirted with the dr. for most of the visit. Whitt, is such a happy baby, he laughs and smiles for the majority of the day.

He is eating 5-6 oz. every 4 hours on the dot. We are were told we can introduce single- grain cereal when ever we want. It is up to us. The little man has slept from 8 to 8 a couple nights this week, but thats not the norm. I think he really loves his bed.

He wakes up laughing and smiling every morning.

Some days (really everyday) I think he looks like me and somedays (not so much)

I think he looks like his dad.We will have to post baby pics and get yall opinion.

Well Whitt, thank you for making this 18 weeks some of the best weeks of my life.

You are an absolute JOY!

To the ones I love.

Happy Engagement to the One's I love...

Happy Love to two of my BFF's

We are so excited to see you both walk down the isle.

Counting down the days....

Jordan and Brad

Lauren and Brandon

::SUDAN::

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Want to go and see them, badly!!!!

THE EYES OF TEXAS ARE UPON YOU, LITERALLY!!!!

WE ARE HEADED TO DALLAS!!!!

HOOK 'EM HORNS!

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I made a random trip down to Houston yesterday to see I little band known as U2 and with them, Muse (which rocked my socks off). We were in the inner circle (thanks to the dear friends of ours who waited all day in line, 6 a.m, people...we were # 71 in the stadium). The concert was a blast. It was so great to be so close to music so loud. It literally made your insides shake. Well we heard some great music, saw some interesting peeps, got some pics

(not good ones though, Thank you iPhone) and walked away with a

bruised rib (thank you to the people dancing next to me).

What more could a girl ask for?!?

besides these... Aren't they cute?!?!

I saw them on Bakerella.com

they are just the cutest cupcake stands I have ever seen

And those cupcake, I am drooling.

The recipe is on her sight.

Pumpkin Head

Speaking of Pumpkins...

Halloween is coming up and I don't know what to dress this pumpkin head up as. HELP! I mean we probably wont go trick or treating or anything but I want to have pictures. SO...I am asking for help. Do you know any great costume websites? I love the ones at pottery barn but this pumpkin is a little to small to fit in their costumes.

Ok thats all that I have.

::4months::

Happy 4 months baby cakes.

You are the light of my life. You weigh a whopping 12 pounds which puts you in the 5th percentile. The nurse at your doctor's office didn't even think you would weigh 10 lbs by now, so baby you are blowing us out of the water.

You love to laugh and smile and are full of life. You are getting your first little tooth on the bottom left. I can see it poking through which in turn is making you a drooling monster. You like to make it known when you don't like something...by throwing your head back and letting out a yelp, a loud one at that. You are now sleeping in your crib instead of your bassinet... now if you would just start sleeping through the night. We love you sweet boy. You are an absolute joy to your dad and I.

Week in Rewind

Sunday:

Church at FBCI- great! Whataburger: TWO WORDS, Fancy Ketchup....

Drive Back to the beautiful Jewel, Jasper.

Photo: Courtesy of theartofstuffingyourface.tumblr.com/

Saturday:

DBU Alumni Baseball Game. Whittaker slept through the whole thing.

Jon's Birthday Bowling Bash.

Friday:

Journey to meet Andy in the big D from Austin.

Alum Golf Tourney.

Whitt and I went shopping, got locked out of the house for the day.

So....went and saw Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 3D, which made me dizzy thereforemaking me feel as if I had vertigo all day... and hungry, so hungry.

Which isn't good considering I still need to lose 30.

Pregnancy, oh the joys.

I mean seriously look at that burger,

how could this movie not make you hungry.

Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday....

Spent the week in Austin and let my family love on the little man.

We had a busy week full of family, food and fun!

Some of the Blackwood cousins with our little tots.

Whitt's Great Grandmother, Jewel, just giving him some lovin.

And then the trip to Cabela's, what a boy's paradise.

Whitt just loved it, if you cant tell in the pictures below...

he slept threw the whole thing.

But we were getting him prepared for what's to come....

Well I will leave you with a picture of what the little guy is doing as we speak.

This was such an exciting post it put him right to sleep!

Peace!

Happy Fall Yall!!!!!

Hook'em

The eyes of TEXAS are upon you!

We were in Austin for UT/Texas Tech game and Whittaker sported his favorite team and cheered them on to a victory with his dad. We also put him in Tech attire for a short minute so he could pose with his aunt Tay so she would feel the love

and he could get his guns up...

Tay and Whitt

Aunt Nei and Whitt

whitt @ 3 months

photography by joyelle

Yesterday I decided to get a little crafty,

so I made Little Whitt Bit some new threads.

He is wearing the pear today and absolutely loves it,

he told me himself.

I swear he did.

I just had some onesies lying around so I decided

to spice them up a little bit.

Who doesn't need a little spice in their life,

especially when you live in Jasper.

Well After all this crafting the little bit has gotten sleepy,

so I am off to put him down.

Love.

Say what you want but.....

i

am

a

Ladies Man!!!

Little Bird You forgot something....

A few things the stork left with me:

1. a stomach that is not quiet the way it was before

2. a bathtub and bathroom floor full of hair, will it ever stop falling out!

3 tears...thank goodness my hormones are starting to balance out

4. hot flashes

5. high blood pressure

6. baby bangs. Should I cut bangs to hide them or just tough it out, that is the question?

7.adult acne, seriously???

8. an expanded waistline

9.stretch marks.... don't be grossed out, everyone has them.

Even if you dont think you have them, you do.

10. lots of hospital bills- no maternity insurance is a killer.

11. this stud, which makes it all worth it!

THe Big D, baby style

We went to Dallas this past weekend so Andy could get his hunt on, we came with an ice chest full of milk and left with an ice chest full of dove. This was Whitt's first time to come to Dallas and it was so great for him to meet a lot of people that have been praying for him. We were able to stay with the Durham's and go to First Irving, which was a blessing. We just love that church and the Durham's. While Andy and the boys were hunting, Whitt and I spent a few days with the Girls and Cade. It was so fun for Whitt to meet his new friend.

It is hard to believe that Whitt and Cade will only be a grade apart.

I cant wait for him to get big so that him and Cade can play together.

Thanks to all the peeps in Dallas, we had a Blast!!!!

Whitt and Cade

Cade, Kim, Whitt and Kristy

Mel, Cade, Whitt and I

Highchair Hangout

Whittaker and I have to be a little creative on how we spend our time in the "jewel of the Forest" since there isn't much to do here.

We have turned to photography to fill some

of our days. This is what we did yesterday,

ENJOY!

The little man is growing more and more with each day,

he now weighs 9 lbs,

so he has tripled his weight.

He is full of personality and even has a little temper.

Well we are off to enjoy our long weekend!!!!

PEACE!

Just hanging around.....

Just hanging around enjoying this great weather,

hammock style.

On the GO with Whitt in Tow!

WERE BACK!!!!!

I have been wanting to post but since I live in the wooded forest, my internet wasn't wanting to cooperate. We had a wonderful but short visit to Houston and stayed with Andy's brother,wife and Whittaker's cousins. They are so sweet to "baby Whittaker".

Below: Marin, Whitt and Graham

We were also able to see and spend some time with Daniel, Amy and Wyatt on their trip to Texas from North Carolina. It was so great to be able to play with Wyatt, and talk with Amy and Daniel. Whitt and Wyatt hit it off immediatly, even though they don't know that yet.

Whitt + Wyatt = BFF Forever.

Savages, we cant wait till our next visit!!!

NOW OFF TO AUSTIN

When we were in Austin we went and visited my dad's parent, Jewel and Blackie...who Whitt already adores... (Whitt believe me you do, Blackie will always be a score for Candy)!!!!

He also was able to meet his cousin, Gain.

Gain and Whittaker were born 2 days apart.

Whittaker is two days older, I know...

Can you believe that? Oh, my little preemie... you will catch up one day.

Cuddle time with his Aunt Nei...

Bed time with Bee, Aunt T and Mom

Whittaker was pulling all kind of crazy stunts in Austin, he can now roll from his

stomach to his back! He waited till Dad got in town to show off...

I have tried to video it several times but he is camera shy, of course.

My blue eyed boy just being as cute as ever.

He is growing and changing more and more everyday. He is weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. and to my measurements is about 20 inches long. He is staying awake more during the day and sleeping a little longer at night. Praise the Lord. He loves to be in his swing or be held. He is definitely a cuddler. He is getting rolls on his legs which is a dream come true. We pulled out baby pictures when I was in Austin and we have decided that he had Andy's eye's and my nose and bottom part of my face (lips, chin, etc.). He also found his voice or should

a say cry while we were in Austin, and man is it loud.

He is getting more of a personality everyday which is really fun to see.

And we are off....

First stop:

Houston to see The Savages (ahhhh!!!). Wyatt and Whitt are going to be BFF, I just know it!!!!

Second Stop:

Austin to visit Annie B (my mom) and Whittaker's two aunts.

We are busting at the seams we are so excited.

We (Whitt and I) will be gone for the week, so pray that Whitt will adjust well. This will be his first journey so pray that he stays the calm spirited baby that he has been!

PEACE!!!!!!

Today is my due date: August 11, 2009

Today is the day our little man was suppose to be born, but he has graced our presence for the last 2 months. These last 2 months have just been a blessing to Andy and I, Whittaker brings continuous smiles to our every day. In this day as we are so happy that our little mister is here, we are even more grateful that we have a FATHER that has blessed us with more than we could have asked for. Did I know that today Andy and I would take Whittaker to his 2 month appointment, no.... I thought I would be giving birth. God knew that we would be driving to the doctor today,

He knew Whittaker would come out weighing a mere 3 lbs.

and today would weigh 7 lbs. 8 oz., He knew.

Praise the Lord that He cradled little Whitt

in his arms and kept him safe and healthy.

So in this day as I look at my son sleeping in his swing, I would like to

Thank my Father for all that he has done and all that he has yet to do.

Thank you for this time with our son!!!

DAY 1

MONTH

ONEMONTH

TWO

Whitt's stats:

weight-7 lbs. 8 oz. (.31%)

Height- 18 inches (.00%)

He loves to sleep, eat and poop. Even though he is 2 months old he still acts to his adjusted birth day which is one day old. I love to see each roll develop on his body, to me rolls are a dream come true on his little body. He doesn't cry very much but when he does he makes his self very known. He is starting to sleep a little better at night, he will sometimes go for a 4 hour stretch before he wants to eat again. He loves when his dad feeds him, he takes down his bottle like a champ. Lately Whitt and I have been watching SYTYCD in hopes that one day he will hear the beat of the music and know dancing was meant for him. We also love to sing Shane and Shane or Watermark together during the day. He loves to be swaddled and hates to be naked, changing his diaper and bath time are not his strong points. He is quite a stretcher and grunter. Night time feedings with him are my favorite, he is so awake and ready to party. He is bright eyed and ready to go,

we have great talks at this time.

I cant wait to see how he changes over the next month.

Whittaker Overstreet we love you more than you will ever know.

Just a case of the Mondays!

We don't want to exercise

or do laundry

We just want to.....

Be cute and adorable and cuddle all day!!!

Whittaker's Residence

This is where the little mister rest's his head and dreams away (when he is not in his bassinet). I have a few more things to do to the room but I wanted to

give you a sneak peak before the toys start to take over.

Where's Whitt???????

Wonderful Whitt!!!!!

Life with Whitt is great. He is growing like a weed, we are working on him getting his nights and days in order, right now he still has them switched. It is crazy to think that my "due date" still isn't here, that he would look the way he does in my belly! I realize that every time I felt him in my belly that he was stretching, he is just a stretcher. He is also such a pooper, but that is another post. He met with his physical therapist today and past his exam with flying colors. Hip Hip Hooray!!! 

Well that is the latest update on the mister. 

Just a little lovin' on Mr. Overstreet

P.S. Whittaker's middle name is Overstreet after my dad's great-grandmother.

Daddy and Whitt Time, having some mat time and reading his black and white book

All the boys.....

(Augustus, Whitt and Andy)

FYI-We never let Gus get close to Whitt, we are very cautious, Mom don't Freak out!!!!

2 month Vaccines

Can I get yall's opinion on what you think about 2 month vaccines. 

Did yall give them to your children? 

I have done some research and I don't know what to think, especially since his due date isn't even here and he is almost 2 months old. 

 Whitt has his 2 month appointment next week and I don't know what to do.

If you don't feel comfortable writing your thoughts in the comment area, please email me. 

blackwoodc@sbcglobal.net

Much Thanks!!!!!

Sit around Saturday

Just a little bit of Whitt

Psalm 107:19-20 

¹⁹ Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, 

       and he saved them from their distress.

²⁰ He sent forth his word and healed them; 

       he rescued them from the grave.

Living.Little.man.style.

So the little man passed his car seat test

After the Second try...

So.... 

We got to TAKE HIM HOME!!!!!!!!!

And do things like give him a bath

And carry him around free of wires.....

He gets to sleep next to us (and wake us up every 3 hours :( Joy Bliss)

We are so so excited to be home with our little man. He has been an absolute JOY!

We took him to his first pediatrician appointment and he is growing like a weed, he now weighs 5 lbs 5 oz. He has been such a great baby and we are so grateful for was God has been doing for us. God is good!!!! 

Whittaker is 6 weeks old tomorrow, I cant believe he is almost 2 months old, it is just mind boggling to me how old he actually is. I sometimes think that he is just a couple days old since he has only actually been home for a few days. 

Well I am going to get back to the Little Man. 

A visit from Aunt Nei

My sister, Whitney, and her boyfriend, Ran, came up for a little visit last weekend and Whittaker just absolutely loved being snuggled by his aunt!!!!!

In this picture he is thinking about how he wants yall to come back....

 so......

COME BACK, WE MISS YALL!!!!!

P.S. Happy Birthday Tomorrow. We love you!!!!!!

HAPPY 1 MONTH BIRTHDAY!!!!

I can't believe it has already been a month since little Whitt was born.

 He has already accomplished so much in his little life.

HAPPY ONE MONTH BIRTHDAY LITTLE MR. WETHERELL

 Whitt you have changed your mom and dad's heart forever. 

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Im a BIG BOY now!!!!

I have graduated from a Bator Baby (incubator)

 to a jail bird because I am a big boy now!!!!! 

Tonight is my first night in a crib. 

And if you haven't noticed in the pictures, 

I am missing something from my face.....

Any guess' ???

MY FEEDING TUBE

I am taking all my feeds in a bottle and let me tell you, I want more food than they give me. I get fed every 3 hours. I have also been able to sleep on my stomach here at the hospital and I love it, I throw a little fit when I am on my back....

 Mom and Dad are going to love that when I get home.

 

I am weighing...

DRUM ROLL

4 POUNDS 3 OUNCES

I am 16 1/2 inches long, 

I started out 15 1/2 inches... so I will take the inch!!!!

And no short jokes remember I wasn't "supposed" to be

 out for another month and a day

Well I am off to SNOOZE.... and get some beauty sleep,

 I am hoping my mom will be able to see me tomorrow!!!!

Here is a little glimpse of what I look like when I sleep and where my new home is for now......

SHHHHH, Baby sleeping!!!!!!!

Love

Baby Whitt

Psalms 8:1-9 

O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!

Your glory is higher than the heavens. 

You have taught children and infants to tell of YOUR strength, 

silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.

When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers- the moon and the stars you set in place- what are people that you should think about them, mere mortals that you should care for them? Yet you made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor. You gave them charge over everything you made, putting all thing under their authority- the flocks and the herds and all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, and everything that swims in the ocean currents. 

O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth. 

STILL....

I am still in bed sick, sorry for the broken promise of a video....I cannot get it to download on my computer. Andy is going to have to bring the directions. I went to the doc today for my blistered face and now eyeball.... yes I have fever blisters on my eyeball. As my sister in law said, I look like an alien! I would post a picture but I will spare you having to look at me and spare me the embarrassment. So I have still yet to be able to go and see Whitt, I am hoping the blisters heal fast with the new meds and I will be able to go soon. Pray for that PLEASE!

Let me give you the latest update on the little man. 

He weighs 3lbs. 16oz...... almost 4 lbs. 

Closer to 4 than 3.16 the nurse said!!!!!!!

Praise GOD!!!!

WE ARE SO EXCITED!!

His feeds are up to 36cc a feed (there are 30cc in 1 ounce) which are 8x  a day.

4 of his feeds are given to him by bottle and not feeding tube, 

he took all the bottles yesterday so they bumped it up to 4 today. 

MY LITTLE MAN IS A CHAMP!

Yesterday he got mad at the nurse because he wanted more food. 

I cannot wait to hear him scream (I know I will take those words back someday), 

he is always so peaceful when we are there. 

God has really made himself so evident lately and I am so Thankful for that. He is really teaching our family so much and molding us in some pretty spectacular ways. 

I am excited to continue to be molded into the wife,

mother,friend,family that he wants me/us to be. 

Please to continue to be in prayer for our family of 3, plus Gus !!!

Here is a sweet picture from Sunday of little Whitt all bright eyed and ready to go. 

How can you just not love that little face?!?!?

I'm Sorry, so soo sorry!!!

I am sorry that I haven't updated on the little man in a while,

 he deserves so much more than that...

but I have been sick in bed for the past 4 days.

 I had a bout with mastitis (girls I am sure you know what that is. Men, if you are reading the blog.... just don't go there). So with that said I have been sleeping ALOT and trying to get that taken care of.  Tagging along with the mastitis came a nice fever of 103.8, well those of you who know me know that fevers and I don't get along.... they allow me the pleasure of getting fever blisters. So now I have about 30 fever blisters on my lips and 15 on my left eye lid. But with all they said, I am turning a corner and I am feeling much better but looking really gross!!!!! 

I have not been able to go to the hospital since Thursday so that has been awful, but I have some really great stuff to post later of Andy and Whitt. 

So I promise to post on Little Whittaker later on today when Andy can put 

the VIDEO (hint, hint)on my computer. 

LOVE.LOVE.LOVE.

An update on the Little man!

I am about to go up to the hospital but I wanted to give you a little update on Whitt.

 He is doing really well, he has had a little bout with reflux but they put his feedings on a machine which allows the food to go in over 30 minutes instead of letting the food go in the tube just through gravity which takes about 5 minutes. He has done really well since they put him on the machine. His feedings have been increased to 24 calories.... can you imagine if we 

only ate 24 calories a meal, like 4 grapes!!!! They have decreased the temp. on his incubator because he is becoming a little better about regulating his body temperature, which is great. 

He has finally started gaining weight instead of loosing.... 

 He has gained 5 packets of BBQ sauce from Chick-fil-a, approximately 5 oz.!!!!!

Well that is about all for now... I am off to be with the little man!!!!!!

Some of Whitt's many Visitors

Whittaker has been blessed to have so many visitors. Thank you all for coming visit, it means so much to our family. 

Mom and Dad

               Andy and John Martin

Madalyn and Erica

Taylor 

Natalie, Christine, and Me

Jordan

Deborah

Jon and Melissa

Kristy

Taylor and Whitney

First Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day

 to the most Handsome Man I know.... 

Whitt is so lucky to have you as a DAD, 

can you believe you are a Dad? 

3 lbs.

Sorry it has taken so long for me to update the blog, we have really taken time to spend as much time with Whittaker as possible. Whitt is now at 3 lbs. , he has lost 3 oz. but it is nothing to fret about, the nurses say it is pretty common. But with that said, he does need to start gaining weight, we need to slowly increase the milk and decrease the IV fluids (vitamins) going in him (we are praying the IV comes out tonight). Texas Children's is really a neat place, I am so glad that God has placed Whitt there. It was so AMAZING to be with him today, just to see him open his eyes and squirm, it was so so great to see him smile! It was a just the best feeling to finally be able to hold him (even though I was a little nervous because he is so small), it was also great to see Andy hold his son.... I loved it!!!!! Andy was able to change his diaper today, it was really neat to see him take charge, he was definitely more brave than me. SUPER DAD (say it to the Super man tune)!!!! It is so crazy how small he is, in pictures he just looks like such a giant compared to real life, I was in total shock along with every one else that comes to visit on how small he actually is. God has just blessed us with a total miracle, which AMAZES me, how God just pours blessing upon blessing to HIS children. It is crazy how God knew from the very beginning of my life that I would be having a baby on June 11th at noon instead of August 11... HE knew and HE knew why.... it just shows how are life are so beautifully orchestrated. Well I am getting tired and I need to save my energy for Andy's FIRST Father's day with Whittaker.  

Here are some pics of the little man...

Our First Family Picture!!!!!

Please pray that Whittaker will continue to improve and that he grows into a strong young man. Please continue to pray for me (Corey) and my blood pressure, that it continues to stable out. Also please pray for the bond to strengthen between us and our son, it is all still so surreal.

Also, Andy has to go back home to work for part of this week (Monday morning), 

so please pray for his safety and all of our emotions as he has to be away. 

 We have a long journey ahead but we know that GOD has picked the path, so we are ready!!!!! 

Love, 

Corey and Andy

His PERFECT timing!!!!!

I am getting discharged from the Hospital as I type!!!!!!!

 Praise to God, All the GLORY to HIM!!!!!

P.S. I cant wait to FINALLY see Whitt,

 because I think he might look like me...

he definitely has my nose.

Day 10 for Mom a one week old Whitt

For

Days

 Mom

Days for Whitt 

Whitt was born 7 days ago at noon today,

 What a miracle.

 Whitt is improving by the day... they were able to take the jaundice lights and "ski goggles" off of him today and they say that he is doing great. His weight is down to 3lbs 1 oz. but the nurses have said that it is common for his to loose weight before starting to gain.  The nurses have really taking a liking to our little man, which is a praise. What a great feeling to know that the people taking care of your son care for him so much. 

Today is day 10 for me in the hospital. 

Yesterday my emotions were all over the board, just being in the hospital and being away from Whitt has been really hard on me. I felt as if crying was apart of the norm yesterday, but as I was rounding down for the night, Andy read Psalms to me and this morning I definitely awoke with God's comfort and peace dwelling in me.

 Andy has been staying with me also, so we are both really praying to get to leave soon. 

My blood pressure has been all over the board but usually staying in really high numbers, so our prayer is that it lower and evens out so that we can head to Houston. 

God has a plan, so we are hanging in there. 

Please continue to pray for Whitt in the NICU and the doctors that are watching over him, please pray for Andy and I as we are in the hospital for at least another night, pray that my blood pressure becomes stable to that we can hit the road and for the Doctors that are watching over me. 

Thank  you for your prayer in advance, they have definitely been felt. 

I will leave you with a picture from yesterday that Andy's mom took of our little STUD ( he sure does like his hand on his chest, I think its been there in every picture.)!!!!

Happy 5 Day Birthday Little Whitt.

This is Corey. I have finally gained enough strength and have been taken off some of my crazy meds to finally be a normal human being. It was so refreshing to be able to shower and get out of bed today. My blood pressure is still a little scattered so we are praying to get that under control. I know that God is the ultimate healer and His hand has definitely

 been apparent through this whole process and still is working in outstanding ways. 

I am counting down the days to get out of the hospital, feel better and see little Whitt. 

Whittaker is also doing really well today, the sonogram of his brain came back and there was NO bleeding, which is a HUGE praise. He is completely off the ventilator and is breathing on his own. Praise the LORD!!!! He is definitely our little 3 pound fighter. It is crazy how I can love something so much while I have only touched the round of his foot and seen him twice. It is a great reminder of how much God really does love us as his children and how He has the power to instill so much love in us for someone else. Whittaker, Andy and  I have just begun this journey of life and are so excited. We have been told that little Whitt will probably be in the Hospital until the earliest, full term,  which is August 11th, but I am excited to see how God is going to grow and strengthen us as a family during this time. I am so thankful for every one's prayers for our family, they have been very much felt. As soon as I get out of the hospital, we will be traveling down to be with Whitt.... so we are excited for that day. 

I will leave you with some pictures that were from yesterday, I have been told that he looks a lot smaller in person.... !!!!

Thank you in advance for your prayers. 

Love. 

Corey, Andy and Baby Whitt

Sunday Update

Today was a long day for Corey.  She was supposed to get out of the hospital, but turns out she had to stay, and they ran tests on her all day.  Her blood pressure was not going down, so they checked her kidneys, heart and the medicine she was on.

All the tests were okay for the most part, and her blood pressure went down some today, which is great, but they still want her to stay in the hospital to make sure her blood pressure is down before she leaves.  

Andy, Taylor and I went to see Whittaker in Houston today, and he couldn't be in a better place.  They have taken him off of sedatives (the hospital here had him on them the whole time), and he has so much life.  He was yawning and squirming and looked just adorable.  We have tons of pictures, and will hopefully upload tomorrow.

We are mostly focused on Corey at this point, because Whittaker is in such good hands.  Please keep her and baby in your prayers, and I will let you know any update on corey tomorrow.

love.

whit and tay

Safe Arrival!

Whittaker has arrived safely to the Houston Children's Hospital today! Andy was able to follow Whitt and be with him this afternoon. He said its absolutely amazing! The nurses there made a little sign for Whittaker's bed that is precious.We are still hoping that Corey will be released from Beaumont tomorrow so that her and Andy can join Whitt in Houston. 

We will keep you posted! 

Love. Tay and Whit. 

Moving to Houston

This morning Dr. B let us know that although Whitt is doing okay as of now, he would feel better if they moved him to Children's Hospital in Houston.  They are coming to get him within the hour, and Dr. B assures us he will be in great hands there.  As of now, they have given him plasma and blood as well as medicine to strengthen his lungs.  The next 48 hours are very crucial, as they will do the brain scan Sunday or Monday morning to see if he his brain is bleeding.  Please pray for a safe transfer to Houston, and over these next couple of days.  

Corey is doing great.  She is getting out of the hospital tomorrow, and will go to Houston to be with baby.  She and Andy got to touch him, and be with him again today, and it was the most amazing thing i have ever seen.  Her and andy are being so strong, and trusting in god to take care of everything.  

I will write again with updates later today or tomorrow. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the prayers.   Please keep them coming.  

whit and tay

little whitt.

Guest Bloggers:  Taylor and Whitney 

Whittaker Overstreet Update

"Stable. 37%."  This is what Dr. B (corey calls him the arabian knight - and he only whispers) said last time he walked out of the NICU.  37%? what does that mean you may ask?  Believe, me, we were wondering the same thing.  Well, it means that the oxygen he is getting from the ventilator is down to 37%.  Which is a step in the right direction because he started off at 65%.  We are headed in the right direction, but still anticipating his growth and better health.  Please keep him and Corey in your prayers.

I must say, the little guy is absolutely adorable.  Just a weeeeee little thing.. Here is the promised pic!  This is the only one we have because we are not allowed in the NICU (taylor and whitney).  They actually shut the blinds on Taylor when she took this.  

We are sitting here next to Corey, and she is getting so much better as the minutes go by.  She is looking great.  Ready for a shower. No more cords. And ready to go see Baby Whitt in the NICU for the first time (except for the 2 seconds she saw him after the c-section)!  This is a big day.  

Corey and Andy want to thank all of your for the flowers, phone calls and prayers.  They are so thankful to have you all.  

We will keep you posted.  As of now, Corey will get out of the hospital in about 4 days, and baby Whitt will be here for about 4 to 5 weeks.  

Tootles.

Tay and Whit 

 

Whittaker Overstreet Wetherell

Hello from Beaumont Tx!  This is Corey's friend Christine reporting on behalf of the Wetherell family of 3!  Here is the short story (I will let Corey tell more details later). Corey was admitted to the hospital on Monday by her Dr for having preeclampsia (high blood pressure) at 31 weeks and was told to get comfortable because she was not going anywhere for a while.  Well after several rounds of steroids to help Whitt's lungs, the Dr. saw it fit (because of how high Corey's blood pressure was) to preform a c-section this morning and Whitt made his arrival at 12:02!  

Whittaker Overstreet Wetherell

12:02 pm

15 1/2" Long

3Lbs 3Oz

Please be praying for healing and a quick recovery for Corey.  For Whitt's lungs to develop quickly and strongly. And for Andy as he is making decisions for his family and taking care of his new son and wife.  And for all the dr's and nurses that come in contact with Whitt and Corey in the coming weeks.  Thank you all very much.  Corey and Andy are grateful for you!

PS.  Andy has just promised to try and post pictures as soon as he can and Corey just told me she wants a LARGE coke and a snowcone!  I think the pain meds are working!

Hip Hip HORRAY!!!!!

I got my crib delivered last week and I love it... I was so so so excited. I had only seen the brown one when I ordered it (a gray one) so it was a surprise to see the color on the crib, which is amazing. We are painting the room next week so I am excited to see it all come together. Here is a picture of the brown crib, Pottery barn doesnt have a pic of the gray one.

I also got Baby Whitt's Take home outfit and sling that my mom had ordered me from Serena and Lily.... my mom got the little outfit monogram and Whitt is going to look like a stud!!!!

Here is a picture of those. 

I cant wait to post pictures of his room, I just hope it come together as I picture it in my brain. 

New Orleans- Special Guest: Baby Whitt!

This Past Weekend my Aunts and Mom threw me a family baby shower in New Orleans. It was Whitt's first shower and it was so much fun. 

He got some stuff that will definitely come in use.

 I am so so excited for him to be here and to finally be able to use everything. 

We had a great trip, 

THANKS for EVERYTHING that y'all put into this, it was really special!!!

I Heart CAKE, especially when it taste like Wedding Cake!!!!

Such a cute little diaper for Baby Whittaker to sport, he is going to be a stud!!!!

And a special Thanks to my sister's for driving 8 hours and surprising me!!!!!

I love y'all!!!!

It was a great weekend, New Orleans I will be back after the bun in the oven is toasted and ready to come out!!!!

P.S. Speaking of the bun in the oven, I am 27 weeks and trucking along... key word TRUCKING (18 wheeler style, I feel). Thing are going good, I have a doctors appointment on Monday so hopefully I will get to see Baby Whitt.

Whitt's crib comes next week so I am super excited to start putting his room together, I feel so far behind. I had a severe case of swollen ankle this weekend, yes, it was just one ankle. It was so weird, I have never had cankles before. 

Well I think that wraps everything up for now. 

Peace. 

The babies name revealed....

Well since I have been busted by putting the name on my registries.... 

I will go ahead and reveal the name in True Blog Fashion. The meaning of the first name means "white field"- so if that means my child will have "fair skin" then Baby W let me apologize right now...I am sorry!!!! But I have many friends with fair skin and they embrace it, just like you will son. The first name of Baby W was also my Dad's oncologist's name, we spent much time with him. Baby W is not named after him but the name is just well remembered. The middle name of baby W is my dad's great great grandmothers name, 

which I just happened to like and to honor my dad, I wanted to use it...

 

DRUM ROLL, PLEASE.....

The name is.......

WHITTAKER

OVERSTREET 

WETHERELL

I know it is a mouth-full so we are going to call him Whitt. 

Also....My sister name is Whitney, we call her Whit (with one T) so her and her little nephew will have the same nickname, which will be so special. Tay and Mom,

 I will include yall in the next name go around

We cant wait for baby Whittaker to join us this August, we are counting down the days!!!!!

24 weeks!

 I am 24 weeks preg!!!!!! 

Baby W is about the length of a foot-long Chicago hot dog and weighs about 1 1/3 pounds.

 I choose this food in Honor of Andy who just returned from Chi-town. I will have to post pictures of him and John's journey in a later post but wanted to give a little baby update. 

Mom and Baby W are doing great, we are just trucking along and waiting for August!

 Peace out!

A day for the Books....

1. I am 22 weeks pregnant. Baby W is the size of a papaya. 

I went to the doctor yesterday and everything looks good to go. 

My due date is remaining the same and baby W a.k.a. Small Fry('s) heart beat is going strong.

2.UNC won the National Championship. Andy and I got home yesterday 

put on our Carolina T's and got ready for the game.

 We cheered in Texas for our North Carolina friends.

 Go Tar Heels! 

I cant wait to see baby Wyatt in his first National Championship T-shirt, Amy!!!!

 3. After the game, small fry must have been really excited for the win. He started kicking up a storm in this belly of mine. He has been kicking for a while but this was the first time I could feel it from the outside. I immediately called Andy over so he could feel it also, he was so pumped. It was so crazy to really be able to feel him. 

4. I got part of my baby bedding in the mail yesterday from Serena and Lily, it is just as cute as ever, in a manly boyish way. I cant wait to get it all together and post some pics. 

First I have to get a crib to put it all in!!!! Oh, the crib. 

Well I think that pretty much sums up yesterday, oh minus the fact that

 I was able to eat a Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich in Beaumont..... 

oh the joy of life when you live in Jasper, Texas. 

My Other Half

I just wanted to fill ya'll in on what my hubbie has been up to 

while I get fatter by the day. 

He has just been doing what boys do, 

along with helping me out

 ALOT around the house. 

He has been such a help! 

Andy is really embracing this weather and spending alot of time outdoors, playing golf...

we live on a course and he is really soaking that up!!!!

 He has also been on a few fishing trips in Louisiana and 

recently joined a indoor soccer league. 

Which he has been blowing it up. 

Point after Point. 

They have only had one loss, so it hasn't been to bad!!!!

Besides that he is BESIDE HIMSELF that we are having a boy.... He already want to go and purchase Tot sized golf clubs. 

He has been so cute!!!

IT'S A.......

Well........

Here are some Sono pics, to show off our

 small fry....

Picture on the top:Here is a side profile of his face and belly... 

he is holding his hand above his eyes. 

Picture under that one: 

He is facing us...head on. 

The picture above: Ladies and Gentlemen those are his man parts....

 is it bad that I am putting them on here? 

Poor little thing, I am exposing him to all.

Andy and I are so excited to welcome Baby W, we cant wait for the day that he is actually going to be here in our arms. As much as I "love" to be fat, we cant wait for his arrival day. 

{Boy or Girl]

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY

KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!

{Failing in my attempt to satisfy}

So to go along with the post below on how I am 

{dying for a snow cone}. 

I tried to attempt to fill that craving and it failed. Oh, did it fail. 

So here it is, we (my sister, Andy and I) went to try out this new little yogurt stand in town, it is cute... you serve your own yogurt and then they have a toppings bar and you serve yourself to that also. It is clever. Well in going over the menu, I see that they have shaved ice -

 AMEN, I thought to my self, a pregnant woman's dream come true.

SO... I get the ice, it is great, i nibble on it plain... 

Then I notice that they don't have any syrup for the snow cone. 

WHAT?!?!?! 

My dream crashed. Well in attempts to try to savor the ice, 

I added in nerds and gummy bears, 

due to the fact they also didn't have any cokes, NONE, ZIP, SILTCH...

So this is why I am STILL in need, in need of a REAL snow cone. 

If you see a stand, eat one in honor of me, PLEASE.

 

This is what I dream of....

The summer cannot get here fast enough. 

Wedding Cake with cream is crying out to me... 

and I am calling back to it. 

Open Snow cone stand open!!!!

The BUMP

I am 17 weeks pregs today! 

I went to the doc yesterday and everything is looking good!!! I have gained 2 lbs, even though I feel like I have gained 30. But I do have a small little baby bump.  I head back to the doctor in two weeks to find out the gender of the baby, yeah!!!!! 

The general census from Andy and my family, is that they all think it is a boy. 

What do you think?!?!?!

Dear God, 

Please make the "ladies" stop growing. I am pleading with you here. 

  Love, 

Corey

Week 15