Week 17

May 27 - June 2, 2013

Not as fatigued but I DO have to take it easy much more often. Belly is growing and mostly wearing maternity clothes and dresses with belts for comfort. Busy weekend the week before really wore me out. Some smell aversions still bothering me. Strong food smells especially. Starting to feel little nudges much better. Bea’s mostly active in the evenings. We listen to her heartbeat which is becoming clearer and stronger on the Doppler without me having to max the volume or press too much into my abdomen. Still experiencing heartburn. Especially in the evenings.

5/29/2013

Kendall posted photos of the gender reveal cookies on facebook so it kinda turned into a FB baby announcement:

Caption: GIRL! Congratulations Ashley!!

Likes:

Ashley Crockett

Margaret Crockett Myers

Katie Ibsen Park

Nancy Burns Sockwell

Roxanne Alewine Walker

Martha P Smith

Amy Davis Broome

Tina Burns Riner

Scott Burton

Linda Murdock

Patti Mangum

Phillip Palmer

Dottie Cook

Lauren Connolly

FB Comments:

Ashley Crockett Thanks Kendall!

Roxanne Alewine Walker Congratulations!!!

Martha P Smith Congratulations, Ashley and Matt. We are extremely happy for you. God Bless you both and the expected little girl.

Nancy Burns Sockwell Sooo thrilled for you and Matt! Love the cookie!

I shared the photo on my facebook wall for others to see:

Likes:

Margaret Crockett Myers

Ashley Johnson Kappel

Bradley Johnson

Michael Crockett

Chris Van Dervort

Chantel Sanders

Brooklyn Campbell

Lisa Herston Willingham

Rosemary Black Snodgrass

Keith Willingham

Lora Retherford

Elizabeth Sockwell

Karen King

Matt Helland

Nancy Burns Sockwell

Jennifer Corl Wood

Liza Zweibel Martin

Judi Lurtz Hyde

Raquel Davis Brown

Susan Huss Baxter

Karol Colon

Liz Wilks Van Dervort

Susan Berry Huff

Amanda Baker

Sara Allgood Middlebrooks

Cyd Olive

Hallie Hackworth Broadfoot

Kelly McGee Smith

Comments on photo share:

Layla McCullough Willingham Yay! Congrats Ashley!! So happy for you! Does she have a name yet??

Lisa Grossheim Congratulations-Im partial to little girls!

Rebecca K. Burton Yea for little girls!! Excited for you...we are enjoying our new little girl!!

Kim Lumpkins Congratulations!!!

Raquel Davis Brown What?!?! Congratulations!!!!!! That's such wonderful news!

Lisa Herston Willingham Oh I can't wait! I am SO happy for y'all!!! (:

5/30/2013

Lora Retherford Congratulations!

Rebecca Cappellini I must have missed something, but I am extremely excited for you. You will be the best mom!

Sara Allgood Middlebrooks Congrats, Ashley!!

Amanda Baker So many happy tears for such a sweet, deserving couple.

5/30/2013

Posted photo on Facebook

Baby B has a special spot on my desk. #babycrockett

Likes

Margaret Crockett Myers

Leticia Gaglianone

Susan Berry Huff

Layla McCullough Willingham

Betsy Davis Hayes

Amanda Baker

Jessica Gonzalez

Scott Burton

Lisa Herston Willingham

Keith Willingham

Misty O’Dell

Nancy Burns Sockwell

Colleen Savard

Edward Crockett

Abbie Willingham

Sara Allgood Middlebrooks

Tina Burns Riner

Karol Colon

Jacob Willingham

Martha P Smith

Brandy Gray LeMay

Raquel Davis Brown

Rebecca Cappellini

Deanna Gray

Bethy Mullins

Cyd Olive

Carolyn Murdock

Linda Murdock

Alicia Weddington Reaves

Jenny Williams

Dr. Genae Crump

Margaret Crockett Myers Gray asks about her pretty much every day

Allison Terry Webb Love it! I love that she has a hair bow already! So thrilled for you!!

Ashley Crockett Allison Terry Webb, the bow was actually how we knew she was a girl during the ultrasound.

Colleen Savard congrats Ashley, that's so exciting!!!

Keith Willingham Have you made a "sweet baby" for her yet?

Ashley Crockett Uncle Keith Willingham, I hadn't thought about her sweet baby yet! Maybe I'll let her use mine.

Dr. Genae Crump Ashley, I am so excited for you and Matt. Enjoy your sweet journey. So happy for you!!!!

Week 16

May 20 - 26, 2013

Still needing rest after busy days, but fatigue is not as bad. Nausea has gone away, but still not a big fan of some foods or smells just yet. Most food causing a slight heartburn.

Starting to feel tiny flutters in my abdomen. Still listening in on heartbeat.  Doctor appointment on Monday, May 20, 2013 for 16 week checkup and ultrasound. Baby was moving around a lot, had legs crossed and we had a little bit of trouble at first getting a good angle to determine gender.

Ultrasound tech finally got a good angle and asked Matt and I, “Are you ready?”

“Yes!”

“It’s a girl”

I think I said, “Oh Matt, it’s a girl!” and grabbed his arm/shoulder.

Matt grinned and said, “Nice job, Sweetie” and patted me on the arm.

Dr. came into room and said, “I have nothing but good news for you.” Talked to Dr. about the spotting and she said it sounded like I knew my triggers so I am not to lift anything heavy. Baby looked great, cervix looked great - I felt so blessed to have such a positive visit.

Dale was in town and came to the appointment and we called her in after finding out the gender so she could watch the remainder of the ultrasound. We saw a hand wave and after how active she was at first once we got the gender she decided to roll into a little ball and go to sleep. We got some 3D photos of her little face and we caught her sucking her thumb. In the 4D live version we watched her hands go to her mouth over and over. She looks JUST like her daddy already.

Name: Beatrice Cade Crockett

After the ultrasound Matt had to go back to work so I waited for the Doctor on my own, but took the time to call my Momma, Daddy, Aunt Andrea and Aunt Margaret to share the news: It’s a GIRL and THINK PINK! :-)

Response from Aunt Andrea: “She’s a thumbsucka!”

All family was VERY excited.

Texted Heather, Jessica, Martin and Maggie. Matt texted Michael for me as I wasn’t sure I had his right cell number.

Dale called Ed in the waiting room.

Matt told ALL his coworkers at a meeting that day.

I went home after the Doctor appointment to upload my CD of photos onto my computer and I called my Grandma to share the baby news with her. She was very excited. Said, “I would have been excited either way.” and “A girl...that’s good...we like girls.”

Bea received her first outfits that night from her Mimi. A bee onesie, a few newborn sleepers, a “Daddy’s Sweetie” onesie, and a couple others. She also received an AU bib and booties set earlier (given directly to Daddy by Mimi.)

Dale also brought a pink gift and a blue gift that we would open after we found out the gender. The pink gift was a cute pink and purple stuffed elephant rattle with ribbon tags.

5/20/2013

Telling family and friends the gender:

Sent to Heather and Jessica: <graphic lines of about 20 pink bows> heather, I forgot you can’t see the graphic. But imagine about 20 pink bows.

From Jessica Gonzalez:

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!

Woohoooooooooo

I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From Heather Campbell:

Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Little bea! congrats! I’m so excited!!!!! :-)

me: One of Matt’s first comments was now you and joe will have a boy and destiny will be fulfilled. Hahaha

Heather: Lol, I just said to Jessica that I have to have a boy now. :-)

So exciting!!

me: It’s amazing to actually call this little person by name. My heart bursts. I’ll send you a link to pictures when I get them downloaded.

Heather: Awe, I have tears in my eyes and there are students in my room otherwise I would jump up and down and cry. I’m so happy for the three (I mean 5) of you!!

From Aunt Tina:

Yay! Grandma just called SO excited! Congratulations!

me: She’s beautiful!! Thank you.

Aunt Tina: How can she be anything but beautiful! Name yet? So excited! I got a funny feeling grandmas gonna be doing some shopping. Lol. Already talking about it.

me: Beatrice Cade Crockett. Bea for short

Aunt Tina: Love it!

From Julie Corrance:

Oh, I was just this second thinking about you!!!! That is absolutely brilliant news. Love to you all. xxxxx

From Aunt Maggie:

Good luck today, ready to hear exciting news.

in response to picture: Omg so sweet!!!

How is Matt handling the news

me: he’s very excited. Said it was meant to be and has already insisted she be called Sweet Bea

From Jen Ordonez:

Hi. Manny just told me the good news. Congratulations! So happy for u guys!

me: Thank you!!

Jen: When is the due date?

me: November 4th

Jen: That’s so great. So happy for u guys :)

me: Thanks! We are walking on air right now.

Jen: I can’t even imagine! Well, take care of your self mamma and please don’t hesitate to ask if there’s anything we can do.

From Matt:

No more peanut. Only bee now. (with a graphic of a girl bee)

me: Hey daddy. I have heard a lot of compliments about you today and how you’ll be a great daddy for a daughter.

Matt: Really? Who flatters me so?

me: My mom, your mom and my grandma.

Matt: very cool

From Michael:

Awesome. If U need name suggestions I have plenty

Matt: I’m not accepting Chastity, Serenity, Jade, Asia, or Candy

Michael: There goes half my suggestions....how about Jasmine or Diamond? Diamond has potential. I like Diamond Jewel Crockett.

Matt: Righteous. Little Diamond Dallas Crockett (Martin’s idea)

me: hahahahah DDC!!!

From Martin:

Wow. A girl. I would not even know where to start. But that is awesome. Throwing a little variety into the family.

5/20/2013

Matt posted a photo on Instagram of Bea’s new clothing:

LIKES:

margaretcmyers

annabarrier

maggiehare

amyrpope

toniamaria

juliecrockett1

betsyhayes

karolita4

andreawp

sunshinedust3 So excited for you guys!!

mandirobmartin How exciting, congrats!!

lauraloulittle How fun! Congratulations!!! Little girls are super special :)

karolita4 I was supposed to find out with the cookies!! Hahaha but congrats I am sooooo excited for you two! She will be one really lucky girl!

ashleycrocks @karolita4 you will have to keep the secret in the office until Thursday. The proud daddy posted this earlier before I could warn him. ?

margaretcmyers Best Instagram post EVER!!! Can't wait to add to her wardrobe ;)

karolita4 Haha it's ok I'm probably going to avoid you because it's too exciting!!! Haha @ashleycrocks

deannagray_7 That's wonderful!! She will be a doll!! Congratulations!!

Facebook message (cont'd):

5/21/2013

Me:

We'll def. have a Florence shower of some sort. Maybe even two since all my folks are in Colbert County. I will def. check out the place in the Kmart shopping center. Or at least send my mom there for some Grandma supplies.

We went in for the 16 week ultrasound yesterday and we're having a girl! Matt's very excited. She'll be Beatrice Cade Crockett, but of course we're already referring to her as Sweet Bea.

Thanks for your sweet messages! - Ash

Allison Terry Webb:

Can I tell you how much I love the name Beatrice?!?! It is adorable! YAY for a baby girl--you will have so much fun! As a side note, we call Palmer sweet p, but I am guessing we will need to end that soon since he's a boy and all....so I am glad there is a sweet bea out there. . I am seriously so excited for y'all! If you were closer, I'd offer to loan you our swing/bouncy seat/ etc, but it would be a kinda long trip! You guys are going to be great!

How are you feeling?

5/21/2013
Michael and Bethy came into town for a weeks stay.

5/23/2013
Had a gender reveal with cookies made by Kendall Jeffries at work. Ginny, Liz, Nkenji, Sandy, George, Shannon, Karol, Dr. Dorn, Teri, and Judi (and others) all gathered around my desk to bite into the cookie. There was pink in the middle. Sandy bought me pink “It’s A Girl” balloons to keep behind my desk and most of the other students/faculty found out from them. Drs. Zalaquett and Tan say hello to me AND Bea whenever they come in.

5/25/2013
We threw a big party for Memorial Day. Lots of folks saw Bea’s ultrasound photo, the nursery, and congratulated us on the pregnancy.

5/27/2013
Memorial Day - Spent in Orlando with Michael and Bethy. Saw The Great Gatsby, ate snacks at the Port Orleans hotel, lunch at the Irish Pub, ate dinner at the Polynesian Resort and watched fireworks from the Polynesian Resort beach. VERY long and tiring day, but, very fun.

Week 15

May 13 - 19, 2013

Headaches going away - Still stuffed up and nasal spray and neti pots help. Nausea def. diminishing. A few things still trigger a gross feeling (grilled chicken). Fatigue easily, but def. have more energy and can handle longer days. Went to Charleston, SC over weekend to help with planning Martin and Maggie’s wedding. Rested a lot on those busy days. Dale got to hear heartbeat with heartbeat monitor while in Charleston. Before we went to Charleston I was able to record the heartbeat for about 2 minutes and sent the clip to Momma, Daddy and Andrea. Had some spotting on Friday I believe was the result of lifting something too heavy. Spotting was very light. Rested that evening and was fine the rest of the weekend.

Facebook Message Conversation:

5/16/2013

Allison Terry Webb:

Ashley Crockett! Do you have some news you want to share??? I just saw the mothers day pic you posted and now I demand to know what's going on! (yes, I am totally nosey and John would tell me I am being too mrs. Kravitz like, but you can't post a pic of a crib then not tell your friends!). Anyhow, share share share!

5/17/2013

Me:

Yes!! Baby Crockett is due on November 4th! We are so so so excited!!! Matt actually posted that photo on Instagram on Saturday. He's so excited!

5/18/2013

Allison Terry Webb:

Oh Ashley, I am beyond excited for y'all. Seriously, this just makes my heart explode with happiness. You guys will be such great parents. You will have a blast!

I was actually really hesitant to ask (my motto is NEVER ask anyone)....but I couldn't not ask since you posted a picture of a crib!

Are you going to find out boy or girl? If no one has told you yet, the best bargain store ever for baby stuff is in florence--bargain hunt in the kmart shopping center. Basically all of Palmer's stuff (stroller, carseat, swing, etc) is from there.

Are you going to have a Florence shower?