Yay, only 4 more weeks!!

Wow, only 26 more days!! We had our first appointment of April today, the nurse said that we're "like a book"! She listened to baby's heart beat and measured him. She said that we're measuring perfect and he's a "happy baby" in there! :) She also did a Group B Strep test today, so our next appointment we should know the results. Also, I've been sick for the past 5 days with a nasty cold. I'm starting to get over it. It's not pleasant, but I would rather be sick now than be sick after baby's born. Just gotta keep the Kleenex close :)

The nurse also talked about induction. She said that if he hasn't came by the 39th week we can plan on getting induced. We're thinking about it, but we haven't decided.

We pretty much have everything ready for baby boy when we bring him home. One of our friends gave us a great suggestion for the pets! She said that when she had her little boy, the nurse took a little plush toy and rubbed it all over her baby to get his scent all over it, and then stuck it in a bag for them to take home to their pets to smell and play with. We thought that was a great idea, so one of the toys we got from the shower-a cute little lion, we're going to take that with us when we go into labor. That way, when he's born we can rub the lion all over him and while I'm still in the hospital with our son, Ben can go home and let our pets smell it and get used to that scent.

We were just talking today about how excited we are for everything, this new exciting journey of parenthood. We couldn't be more ready for this little guy!

5 more weeks!

Only 5 more weeks until our baby boy is in our arms! :)

Over the weekend, on Saturday the 21st, we celebrated baby's arrival by having a baby shower!! Baby boy got SOOO many great things! He got a swing, bouncer, toys, clothes, toiletries, so much stuff! Yesterday evening, Ben and I set up the bouncer and swing. They are so cute and we can't wait to put him in them!

The baby shower was SO much fun! There were about 20 people who came. We had great food and played fun games. The baby shower was a success and we are grateful for everyone who came and for everything that was given. It was amazing! :)

Today, 3/23/09, I started feeling pressure on my pelvis. I think baby is starting to drop, which means he's getting closer to being here! Oh how I can't wait for everyone to meet our son!! He's already so loved by many, I can't wait for him to meet everyone that will be in his life. :)

960 hours=40 days=6 weeks left!

Getting closer!!! :) 34 weeks!

Things are still going really good. Still having those Braxton Hicks contractions. We went to the doctor today and we found out that the baby is head down!! Yay! We go to the doctor again in two weeks, and then after that every week. It's amazing knowing that next month our son will be here! :D

Here are a couple pictures of the baby belly from this week, they were taken 3/17/09.

7 more weeks!!

Only 7 more weeks, 47 more days left until our precious little boy is here!! Things are going great! Those Braxton Hicks contractions keep sneaking up on me. The baby boy keeps getting bigger, and so does the ever-growing belly! :)

Today we have our pre-admission visit with the Maternity Coordinator with the hospital and next Wednesday we have a doctor's appointment. Things are going great so far, just wish time would go faster!! :)

Aaahhh, 8 more weeks!!

Well, we have only 8 more weeks until our little precious boy arrives!! Everyone keeps saying how these last few weeks will be the slowest, but really, they seem like the fastest!!

We went to the doctor on Wednesday, and everything is going great! She said that baby boy isn't measuring large or anything like that, and on average he'll probably be about 7 pounds.

We have our hospital pre-admission appointment next Wednesday (3/11/09), this is when we'll fill out consent forms and all that paperwork.

Everything is coming together, and soon enough baby boy will be in our arms! :)

10 weeks to go!

Well, we're almost down to the wire! 10 more weeks until this little guy graces our presence. Both Ben and I can't wait to meet him! Last week we had our 3D sonogram done, and it was just amazing! We got to see his facial features, and boy is he a cutie! hehe We also got a video of the ultrasound, you can see him moving around and hear his heart beat! It's awesome.
Everyday baby boy is always kicking Mommy in her ribs. A few days a week he gets the hiccups. It's so fun to feel those. At night while Mommy is laying down, Daddy will come and talk to the belly and we'll watch baby boy just move around in there. You can see either his head or butt or elbow or knee just move from one side of the belly to the other. It's so amazing! :)