Time for our Closeup!

I wanted to share some of our favorite maternity pics.  I love them all, but this post may be too long if I were to upload all of them.  My sister is a photographer and did an awesome job!  She is amazing and has been so supportive over the years.  I loved that I could finally share this special moment with her!  Love you beyond words Aunt K!

Showered With Love

No, the baby is not here, yet.  However, we do have a c-section scheduled.  I would rather not post the date for the entire world to see (who knows what random person stumbles across our blogs).  I cannot believe that very soon I will finally be holding my baby.  It has been over 5 years that we have been trying and I am so very thankful this day has finally come!

Sorry, I have been away for so long.  I have been meaning to post so many times, but have been so busy getting things ready, finishing up at work, and well just staying awake. 

I ended up having 5 baby showers!  I am so thankful and honored for all the time and money that all my friends and family put into celebrating my child's life.  I know that Jerry and I will love this baby with all our hearts, but to see how many people love our baby already...I am speechless. 

Here are 3 of the cake pics from the different showers....

I will try and post some maternity pics very soon!

33 Weeks

I do not have time for a long post, but I just wanted to post about my last couple dr visits.  Everything is good.  I already started weekly visits.  Because of my elevated NK cells and MTHFR they are just keeping a close eye.  I do not mind one bit because it means I get to take a peak at the baby.  Here is last weeks pics...

The second one shows the baby about to put their fingers in their mouth.  Most of the ultrasound the baby had their thumb or some fingers in their mouth.  So crazy!!! 

After the ultrasound they monitored me for about 30 minutes.  It is the same monitoring they do in the hospital when you are in labor or having contractions.  It was really cool to see the heart rate for that long.  It was anywhere from 130 to 170.  Even crazier was when I was hooked up I had a couple contractions.  I had no idea that was a contraction!  I thought the feeling was just the baby moving.  It is a bit of a tightening feeling and I have had several in the last month.  I guarantee most women have them during pregnancy and have no idea.  I understand they are very mild and nothing compared to what I am in store for. 

My fluid level is on the low side of normal.  They said no bed rest, yet.  Just take it easy. 

On another note, I have to share my husband getting ready for the baby.  Here is how my husband is preparing......my poor puppy. 

I have to admit though, he did pretty good with a wagging tail!  I assure you the diaper was off within seconds.  No dogs were harmed during this picture :O)

30 Weeks and A Very Special Valentine's Day

Wow, cannot believe 30 weeks already!  We are so close!  This weekend I have my first baby shower.  It feels so unreal.  So many times I would dread baby showers.  So many times I would come home and just cry.  Not this time...at least this time they will be happy tears! 

Yesterday was Valentine's Day as everyone knows.  We really don't usually do anything special.  It is just another day and I can tell my husband every day that I love him.  I do not need Hallmark to pick the day.  Well, my husband felt otherwise yeaterday and did too much!  Feel free to skip this post if gushing over your significant other makes you ill.  I am not saying we are perfect by any means, but my hubs sure does make me feel special. 

He called me earlier in the day and asked what time I would be home.  Then he insisted I be home at a specific time.  No earlier, no later.  I got home and was not feeling well.  Just achy and tired.  He told me to go down in the basement and lay down.  I was instructed to go downstairs and to not come back up until he said so.  I did not mind one bit, because the couch and blanket sounded fantastic!

I heard some commotion, but tried to ignore because I knew he was trying very hard to surprise me.  Finally he led me up the stairs.  This is what I found....

He went and picked up Olive Garden.  I absolutely LOVE the OG!  I could eat as my whole meal salad and breadsticks with Alfredo dipping sauce.  I am not kidding...I have done it many times.  He said he was going to make me a home cooked meal, but he knows me too well.  I am rather embarrassed to say it, but it is very rare that I like home cooked meals.  It does not matter who is making it.  Now, I will eat anything and will never be rude to anyone making me a meal.  With all honesty though, I do not actually CRAVE home cooked meals.  I am aware...I am weird. 

He even thought about the beverage and picked up some sparkling grape juice for the two of us to share!

Last but not least...dessert.....yum!  I was so stuffed from dinner but somehow found room for these delicious chocolate covered strawberries.

Finally, the night was ended with a 45 minute back massage.  Holy Moly that was the best Valentine's Day ever! 

I love you Jerry with all my heart!  I certainly won the lottery when I met you.  You say you are worried you will not be a good father.  Well, if you love and care for our child half as much as you take care of me...I would consider our child the luckiest ever!  Like the song says, to the world I may be just another one, but you make me feel like the only one in your world.  Thank you for being My Valentine...mwwwaaaah!

28 weeks

I do not have to much time to post, but wanted to share a couple pics.  We got to look at the baby again last week.  Here are two pics from the ultrasound.

The first picture is a profile pic.  The second picture we actually saw the baby yawn!  It was beyond amazing.  If you turn your head to the right that is face on.  That big black circle is the baby yawning.  I think the baby is tired of being cramped up in there.  :O)  Just a little bit longer baby and you will be out!!  I can't believe it!!!

Welcome Third Trimester!

Wow, I can hardly believe it!  I cannot believe I am already in my third trimester.  It feels fantastic, but I will admit a little sad.  I can barely wait to meet my little baby.  However, the thought of no longer being pregnant leaves me pretty sad, too.  Who knows if I will ever be pregnant again.  The road we have taken has been long, hard, and very expensive.  Could our hearts and pocketbooks take it again?  I have cherished every minute of this pregnancy.  Luckily, I have not have many negative symptoms.  I feel very blessed!  Here is the latest pic to remember the start of my third trimester...

Yes, I am standing in the nursery.  I want to wait to post pics until I am completely done.  This is just a little sneak peek. 
We have started the birthing classes.  So far, not too bad.  To all the haters out there that told me it was a waste of time can kiss it!  :O)  Anytime spent with my husband talking and learning about our baby is never a waste!  Oh and he does give the best massages!  I actually caught one husband using one hand to lightly rub his wife's back.  The other hand was on his blackberry....nice!

Bottle Pole

WARNING: Pregnancy/New Baby Question

So as I stated in my last post, we have started our registry.  I have a question/pole for all the new Mom's out there. 
Bottles....

I know some of you are breastfeeding and I plan on as well.  I still want to register for some for the milk that is pumped and if breastfeeding does not go well I would like backup.  So any of you out there that have had good/bad experiences with different brands I would love to hear from you.  I know every baby is different, but it does not hurt to hear some experiences.  Here are some brands I have heard about...
Playtex VentAire
Playtex Drop Ins
Avent
Dr Brown's
Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature
Born Free