The Lockett Family

The birth of our Miracle......

2009-11-10T15:14:00.000-08:00

Ok....for those who are curious, here is how it all went down. I had a doctors appointment on Thursday October 15th (my actual due date). Dr. Ech checked me and said I wasn't dilated or thinned out at all. I was sooooo upset. He said that he wanted me to get an ultrasound and he was going to put me on a monitor just to make sure everything was still good with him. He listened to his heart beat and said everything sounded good but he wanted to just check. So I got sent to another doctors office to get that stuff done. The ultrasound showed that he was measuring big. Dr. Nezat wanted to check me and she said that I was dilated to a 2 and 50% thinned out. (That was like 1 hour after the first doctor told me I was NOTHING!) She felt that since it was already my due date and that he was measuring "big", we would put me in the hospital Friday night to induce me. I was so nervous!!

So, it is now Friday October 16th. I waited on the hospital to call and tell me that they were ready for me to come on in. Well, at 7:00p.m. they called and were ready. We got in the car and made a pit stop at Georgia Tech to watch a wakeboard documentary. We finally got to the hospital at 9:45p.m. We waited over an hour to get into our room. They hooked me up to the monitors and started an IV of fluids. She said they were going to see if they could get the contractions to stop. Well, they didn't. At midnight the nurse FINALLY checked me to see if I was ready for the cervidil to start the induction. She said, "You are 90% thinned out. You don't even need the cervidil." (So we spent the night at the hospital for NOTHING.) So, they unhooked all the monitors and told me to get sleep. HA....my nerves were so shot and I was so anxious, that I have never felt so dang awake in my life! Poor Daniel, just when he would get good and asleep, I would wake him up just to tell him that I couldn't sleep.

Jump forward to 7:00a.m. on Saturday October 17th. The nurse comes in to start the pitocin. Contractions continue and at 8:30 a.m. my midwife Mary finally comes in. She told me that there were a few things that were concerning her. Before she even told me what they were, I said "I am going to have a c-section?" She said, probally yes. I started crying and telling her and Daniel that I DID NOT want one. She said that each time I had a contraction, his heart rate would drop really bad after each one. (She said that if his heart rate would drop some DURING a contraction, that was ok. But it is not good for it to happen after the contraction.) She told me that we were going to try a few things to try and get it to stop. First thing she did was break my water. (She was afraid that there was meconium in there.) Well there wasn't. She said it was clear. I asked her if I should get an epidural. She said, "Oh, your getting an epidural. That way if we need to rush you in for a c-section, we are ready." That's when I knew it was pretty serious and that I might really have to get a c-section. So in comes the guy to give me my epidural. ( I LOVED him. He was one of my favorite people at the hospital.) Well, I could only lay on my right side because if I layed any other way, his heart rate would still drop.

I had to stay like that until 11:00a.m. My midwife came back in and said she was going to check me. Good news..........I was dilated to a 10!!! Wahooooo. She said they were going to get the room ready and I was going to start pushing in 30 minutes! I started crying and my midwife asked why I was crying now. I told her it was because I didn't have to have a c-section. So at 11:40a.m. I started pushing and at 12:41p.m. our sweet baby angel.....Isaac Madison Lockett was born to us! He was 8 lbs 11oz and 22 inches long! BIG BOY!!! It was really an easy labor and delivery (minus the scare). It was one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced!!!!

I still just stare at him and wonder how I gave birth to one of the most sweetest, perfect, purest little angels!! We are so blessed.

On Tuesday October 20th we took him in for his first vist and he had already gained 2 ounces since we left the hospital.

At his two week check up he weighed 9 pounds 8.5oz and was 22 1/2 inches!!

One week and counting!!

2009-10-08T09:07:00.000-07:00

I have exactly one week until my due date! I can not believe that we are about to be parents!! I am so excited that I can hardly stand it. I have been having Braxton-hicks contractions for about 3 weeks. I am ready for the real deal so we can meet our little man. I am just ready to hold and kiss him! Just praying for a quick and easy labor! Hopefully the next post will have pictures of our little guy!

Isaac's Room

2009-08-05T06:55:00.000-07:00

We have finally finished baby Isaac's room. I have to give a shout out to my wonderful hubby who painted and put up the chair rail and crown moulding. We, as you can see, went with a cowboy theme. I LOVE the way it turned out. A few of the decorations were given to us and I have picked up a few. I found a website where they will put your childs name in rope. As you can see, it is just the perfect touch to his room. Now all we need is our sweet little cowboy!! We can not wait!

Wild Man!!!!

2009-07-25T19:12:00.000-07:00

Last saturday we went to 3D baby in Stockbridge and had a 3D ultrasound done!! It was amazing. Our little man was moving around like crazy!! He kept opening his mouth, which was tripping me out!! They said that everything looked great! He weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and is measuring in the 54th percentile. We got a movie of him that last about 38 minutes (sorry, I will not be posting that....it would take forever). I still feel amazing and think that it is the most amazing thing every single time he kicks, punches, flips in my belly. I am just so in love with this little guy already and can NOT wait to meet him!!

Pink Nothings Shout out...

2009-07-07T13:53:00.000-07:00

I WON, I WON!!! Just want to say a big Thanks to Pink Nothings!! I went and registered to win this cute little Bumbo Cover for our new little cowboy on the way and low and behold........I WON!! Woot Woot!! I can't wait to get it in!!

If you haven't already heard...

2009-06-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

or seen on my little count down thingy, we have decided to name our son, Isaac Madison Lockett. (Daniel really wanted a bibical name.) We toyed around with so many names but kept coming back to this one. Daniel finally made up his mind an decided to go with it.

We have half of his furniture for the nursery in and are picking up his crib Friday!!!! However, we want to have the nursery all painted before we put the furniture in. As soon as we get it up, I will post some pictures. We are doing the nursery in a Cowboy theme. (Another one of Daniel's ideas.) I am really excited about it. My Mom and I have found some really cute things for the nursery.

**Just a side note**
Being pregnant has been one of the most AMAZING experiences of my life!! (Of course being married to a wonderful man is another.) I just lay around and watch him kick and punch me all day. I have felt GREAT and have had no problems so far. Please continue to pray that it stays that way and that I have a smooth labor and delivery!!!!

I want one!

2009-06-05T06:13:00.000-07:00

Of those little banner thingy's that counts down when our baby is due!! I have NO idea how to do it!! Please give me step by step instructions on how to do it!! Thanks!!

Must have...

2009-06-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

These shoes for our new little man!!! If you know me at all, you know how I LOVE shoes. Just because we are having a boy doesn't mean he can't sport some super cute shoes. (And just an extra bonus: they have DACHSHUND'S all over them!!) I am in LOVE!!!!

We are having a .............................

2009-05-29T07:46:00.000-07:00

BOY!!!!!!!

We found out this past Wednesday that we are having a baby boy this October!!! They said that everything looks perfect. He has been moving all around for the past week and a half. (And I LOVE every single minute of it!!) I have been telling Daniel since I was 7 weeks pregnant that we were having a boy and "boy" was I right. Of course Daniel is so thrilled! His mind has been going one hundred miles an hour thinking about what all he is going to get him into. We have a name in mind but aren't going to say for sure until another week or so to see if we really like it. (Any more names that people have will be considered.)

We need HELP.......

2009-05-13T15:23:00.000-07:00

In just two short weeks we will be finding out the sex of our precious angel. However, we can NOT come up with a boy name. The middle name will be Madison (after Daniel). That is as far as we have gotten. I want something different and unique. So, any suggestions will be considered.....I promise.

The cat is out of the bag!!

2009-03-12T17:40:00.000-07:00

As most of you have heard, Daniel and I are having our first baby due October 15th!! We have been trying for a while and could not be more happy. Just a little update: We found out on Feb. 4th but waited until we saw the baby and saw the heartbeat before we told anybody. That was the LONGEST 4 weeks of my life, trying to keep it a secret. We went back to the doctor on Tuesday and saw the baby again. "It" was moving around and everything. We also got to HEAR the heartbeat. I cried like a baby. The whole thing is just so amazing to me!! I haven't been sick or anything. So almost everyday I ask Daniel, "Am I really pregnant?" I don't look or feel any different yet. I am ready to show, but I know that all will come soon enough. And yes, we are going to find out what we are having. It will be about 11 more weeks before we find out. I have ultrasound pictures, but I don't have a scanner, so I don't know if I will be posting any of those. When I start getting a "belly", I will post those.

Happy Valentine's day to me!!!!

2009-02-15T11:03:00.000-08:00

I usually don't really care about Valentine's Day, but this year has to be the BEST Valentine's Day EVER. First, Daniel fixed me breakfast in bed. (Don't be jealous.) Second, and BEST part.... I am going back to see THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK. Daniel bought me floor seats in Nashville, TN on March 16th. I can not believe I am going back. I, by far, have the best husband in the world!!!!

My New Names.......

2009-02-13T17:59:00.000-08:00

Okay, this one's fun:

1) YOUR REAL NAME:

Jeanie Lockett

2.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME:(mother and father's middle names)

Jean Everett

3.NASCAR NAME:(first name of your mother's dad, father's dad)

Earnest Charles

4.STAR WARS NAME:(the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name)

Locje

5.DETECTIVE NAME:(favorite color, favorite animal)

Purple Dog

6.SOAP OPERA NAME:(middle name, town where you were born)

Marie Milledgeville

7.SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning)

The Pink Mt. Dew

8.FLY NAME:(first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name)

Jett

9.ROCK STAR NAME:(current pets name, current street name)

Wrinkles Bailey

10.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first three letters of first name, plus izzle)

Jeaizzle

11.YOUR GOTH NAME:(black, and the name of one of your pets)

Black Olivia

12. STRIPPER NAME: (name of your fav perfume, fav candy)

Clinique Mr. Goodbar

I tag you!!

Yum, Yum.....

2009-02-05T14:43:00.000-08:00

3-2-1 Lemon Cookies

So for "Girls Night" the other night I made these delicious cookies. Although only like two people tried them, Jill said she wanted the recipe. So Jill this is for you.

3 eggs

2 18-1/4 oz. pkgs. lemon cake mix

8 oz. whipped topping

1 cup powdered sugar

In a large bowl, combine eggs, cake mixes, & whipped topping; mix well. Chill dough for at least one hour. Drop by tablespoonfuls into powdered sugar; coat thoroughly and roll into balls. Place balls on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes 8 dozen. (Because this recipe makes sooooooo many, I usually cut it in half.)

8 Crazy nothings....

2008-12-19T17:06:00.000-08:00

8 shows I like to watch:

Big Brother
Survivor
Jon & Kate plus Eight
The Amazing Race
The Simpsons
48 Hours Hard Evidence
Oprah
Little People, Big World

8 things that happened yesterday:

Slept til 10:30a.m.
Cleaned my house
Ate dinner with my parents
Washed clothes
Opened up (& enjoyed) several Christmas cards
watched T.V.
watched my hubby scrub our floors
wrapped a few more gifts

8 of my favorite places to eat:

Chick-fil-a
Jimbo's Grill at the mill
Taco Bell
Papa John's
Pippin's
Chilis
Home
Blimpie

8 things I'm looking forward to:

Our New York Vacation (in less than 48 hours!!!)
Being a Mom
Graduating from College
Christmas Day
New Years Eve
Getting a "real" job
Seeing the Rockettes
just spending quality time with my husband during the holiday season

8 things on my wish list:

A new purse
Peace and quiet
health for my family and myself
fun vacation
1980 ornament (carousel)
shoes, shoes,shoes
sudoku game for my ds (laugh if you will, but it's fun)
anything to do with dachshunds

8 people I tag

Jill
Allison
Jennifer
Gincy
Beth
Shannon
Nita
Kimberly

The second BEST day of my LIFE!!!!!!

2008-10-31T19:08:00.000-07:00

So, on Wednesday October 29th Daniel and I went to the New Kids On The Block concert. I can NOT even put into words how UN-FREAKIN-BELIEVABLE it was. When they first came on stage, I cried....yes CRIED!!!! I was just so happy to actually be there. I didn't get to go back in the day and just could not believe I was there. They put on a GREAT show. They opened with there new song "Single" and ended with an oldie...."Hangin' Tough". I was not disappointed at all. Hope you enjoy the pictures and videos. They don't do it justice...at all.

Announcing the arrival of......

2008-10-26T20:19:00.000-07:00

Arai Gavin Robinson

7 pounds 13.5 ounces

21.5 inches

My brand new nephew was born on October 25th, 2008. This is my sister's first baby. She had to have him by C-section. He is one of the most beautiful, precious babies EVER! Here are just a few pictures of him on his birthday. Happy Birthday Arai!!

Tell me I'm not crazy....PLEASE

2008-10-21T15:22:00.000-07:00

So, here is the deal. I have had the same hairbrush for at least 3 1/2 years. It has gotten so old that it is starting to hurt my head. I usually pay $4 to $5 dollars for a brush. Well......I broke down and spent $10 on a brush. (Actually, Daniel talked me into getting that one.) I loved my old brush and went straight for the same type and he wanted me to have a "nice" one. Well, I used the brush the first day, result; greasy hair. The next three days; greasy hair. I haven't changed shampoo/conditioner in almost a year. Daniel says there is NO way a brush would make my hair greasy. Has anyone ever heard of this!!! I am throwing this dang brush out and buying me the brush I am use to!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh........

NKOTB......Preview

2008-10-17T18:59:00.000-07:00

As many of you have heard...I am going to the New Kids On The Block concert on October 29th and I absolutely can not wait!!! Every time we get in the car, my car or the Saturn, I am rockin' out to some NKOTB. The only person that is suffering is my poor hubby, Daniel. He HATES, I mean HATES, the New Kids. But, because he loves me so much and he knows how excited I am, he sucks it up and lets me sing and dance my heart out. Well, I guess one day he was pushed over the edge and well, this is what happened..................

I don't think I was officially tagged, but.......

2008-10-15T17:59:00.000-07:00

Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only! Then I must pass it on to seven others. Here are the questions:

1. Where is your cell phone? lap
2. Where is your significant other? beside
3. Your hair color? brown
4. Your mother? school
5. Your father? distant
6. Your favorite thing? Shoes
7. Your dream last night? odd
8. Your dream/goal? mom
9. The room you're in? comfty
10. Your hobby? Wrinkles
11. Your fear? robbed
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Mom
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. What you're not? Lazy
15. One of your wish-list items? Child
16. Where you grew up? Conyers
17. The last thing you did? Typed
18. What are you wearing? pjs
19. Your TV? debate
20. Your pet? Angel
21. Your computer? Nice
22. Your mood? sleepy
23. Missing someone? Nah
24. Your car? Awesome
25. Something you're not wearing? bra
26. Favorite store? Target
27. Your summer? busy
28. Love someone? Tons
29. Your favorite color? Purple
30. When is the last time you laughed? earlier
31. Last time you cried? Saturday

I tag:
1. Amy T.
2. Jill W.
3. Khrystle W.
4. Jennifer E.
5. You
6. You
7. Your

Photo Shoot

2008-10-13T07:34:00.000-07:00

We entered Wrinkles into a calendar contest at the Howl-O-Weenie on Saturday. I wanted some updated pictures of Wrinkles, so I asked my brother-in-law, Samuel, to come over and take some pictures of him. I was very pleased with the results. He didn't really want to cooperate, but after me dancing behind Samuels back, calling "kitty, kitty", squeaking a toy, and just plain out being mean to him, I thought we got some pretty good pics. Enjoy!!

Howl-O-Weenie

2008-10-13T07:14:00.000-07:00

So, this Saturday me, Daniel, and Wrinkles went to the annual Howl-O-Weenie. This is a Dachshund festival to support Dachshund Rescue. We entered him into the calendar contest and the "Dachshund Dash". Of course he got into the calendar AGAIN this year! The dachshund Dash didn't go so well. Daniel and I practiced with him SEVERAL times at home and he was the quickest dog I have ever seen. So, we get to the festival and we bribe him with hotdogs. Daniel holds him on one end and I run to the other end flaring my arms around and jump up and down yelling his name. They say GO, Daniel releases him and what does my "quick" boy do? Yep, runs backwards and works the crowd! Oh well! Oh, we also bought him a squeaky toy because he can't resist a squeaky toy. We figured we could squeak it and he would come flying to me. Instead he turned his nose up at it! Silly boy. You can see in the second and third pictures just how interested he was in his brand new toy!

Baby steps!!

2008-10-08T17:47:00.000-07:00

Well, thanks to Amy Danger, I have figured out how to add other people to my blog. I still don't like how there are words across mine and Daniel's face but oh well. I also want the picture in the center and a little bigger. So any advice or tips are welcomed!! Over all I am REALLY liking this world of blogging!

O.K., I got sucked in!!

2008-10-06T07:14:00.000-07:00

Every since I have been on Facebook I have been looking at every one's blogs and LOVING them. I have been going back and forth trying to decide if I wanted to start one or not. If you know me at all, you know that I am NOT a very creative person. I have had several people say, start one, start one. Sooooo.......here I go. Lets give it a shot. Just don't expect too much.