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38 Week Appointment

I have pictures, but they are on the camera downstairs... They will post tomorrow...Nothing new really... My blood pressure is slightly elevated, but nothing major for someone carrying an extra million pounds!Baby's heartrate was low during the appointment (we may...

No More Sleep…

I don't know if it's me or the baby that is more excited!  I haven't really slept well in weeks, but after the last appointment I feel as though my excitement is keeping me awake more often.  Then again, I am also noticing the baby moving a bit more during the night...

37 Week Update

Well we are here at a little over 37 weeks according to the sonogram and doctor... I went in yesterday to learn that thankfully we are no longer having a baby in the 95 percentile, but have dropped to the 80 percentile.  Yeah... I am just as confused... Basically, if...

36 Week status update!

Wow!  36 weeks... I was just telling my doctor to think back a little while ago to the time when I was excited about this whole thing!  Ha!  She and I both had a nice chuckle!Basically, this visit consisted of a couple of random questions, a Strep B test (which is no...

Diaper Bag Complete!

Diaper Bag Complete!

It has taken almost just as long as the whole bedding fiasco trying to pick a diaper bag that is both functional and fashionable for both of us without breaking the bank too much!We (well Meryl) started with just looking around at just anything, to get any ideas.  I...

Baby Shower #3 and Mommy Status

In what was a truly a gesture we didn't anticipate, the teachers at one of Michael's schools threw us a really sweet baby shower!  There was cake, and lots of people, and all sorts of wonderful things for us!  This was probably the first time I have teared... and it...

Hospital Visit!

Hospital Visit!

I kind of like this photos a little better... I guess it is all about how I feel that day :)Today was an awesome day... and yet super tiring!  We started off by a nice breakfast at IHOP, which is a place we NEVER ever go, but man I was totally craving some of those...

35 Weeks and counting….

35 Weeks and counting….

It's been a while since we posted a picture of the growing belly... so here you go!  Mom is feeling a bit tired now, and starting to slow down... she is eagerly anticipating the baby's arrival.  40 Weeks is a very very long time!There was a baby shower in NY today, as...

34 Week Appointment and Class

Stats update:Mom Weight Gain: 3 lbs. Mom BP: 124/72Mom Belly: 33 cm, which is the same as last time, but doctor said it might be because the baby is now sideways and no longer head down.  I am told not to worry, she will move back.Baby Heartrate: 148-152 We got her a...

Seriously?

Last night I had a dream about the delivery and due to the popularity of my decision to use the hydrotherapy bath, I had to share it with someone else.  And then I suddenly went to Splish Splash water park... Seriously? This makes no sense.Car Seat safety was last...

Classes and Crib Bedding

As I had mentioned previously, Michael and I have signed up for a number of different baby type classes.  For the entire month of April, we will be whisked away to baby land a bit early.  Last week we started the Prepared Childbirth Class.  We both came out of there...

Baby Shower and Family Visit!

Baby Shower and Family Visit!

They came in like a tornado and due to my being completely tired have yet to clean up after them all... and it's been a week!My family: Mom, Dad, Stephie and Matt, came out for a visit and to throw us the most awesomest baby shower!  Granted, the weather could have...

32 Week Appointment

Status Update:Mommies BP: 124/76Weight Gain: 1/2 lb.Babies Heart rate: 145 bpmMommies Tummy: 33 cmSo my doctor is on vacation this week, which means that she will be around for my birth :).  Really though, I was able to meet and chat with the Midwife today... Sonya....

Two Quick Things…

Two Quick Things…

First this....I just think this is a funny picture.... I don't know, I just do!And two: Take a quick look at rotating baby!  It's been a while since we have paid homage to the poor thing and I guess she is no getting back at us!  As adorable as baby bottoms are,...

Babies, Babies, Everywhere!

Just a side note to welcome two new additions into our world!A big congrats to Rachel and Matt on welcoming Kane into the world!  March 19, 2009.And a big congrats to the newest Mommy and Daddy on the block, Sara and John on their beautiful daughter Gracyn! March...

Cool Baby Things Part 2!

I am sitting here until Michael wakes up to start our day, so I thought I would share with you some more really cool things for baby!  Any baby, not just mine! (Although I won't argue if random packages start popping up). HA!1. Bibs and Match: These products are...