Putting Things Together

Aaron and I put the swing together maybe a week ago, and we love it. I am very happy with it. It matches our pack-n-play. It has lambs hanging from it and Fisher loves them. So when we are not around we have to keep the door shut to the nursery otherwise I am afraid they would become Fisher's new hot toy!! I think once the baby is in it and he sees what it is for I am hoping he'll know that it is not his... but Baby Gus'.

This is the adorable Bee Balloon the girls from work had at my shower. It is now retired, but was soo cute!!
We've been busy putting baby stuff together. Last night we did the bouncer seat! I know the twins used theirs all the time. Ours looks very nice and I know I will use it a lot. Getting ready in the bathroom, ironing, cooking, blogging... the baby can be right next to me in its bouncer.

Tonight I laid out Baby Gus' "coming home from the hospital" outfits in the crib. My sister or mom is going to wash what ever outfit we need. If Baby Heath comes, they'll wash the blue outfit, if Baby Olivia comes they'll wash the pink one. I could wash them both and just keep which ever one I don't use... because actually now that I think about it, I pry don't have the receipts anymore. Something to talk to Aaron about. But anyways, I can't' wait to see Baby Gus in one of these. Small, new, and adorable!!!

35 Week Appointment

Today we had our 35 week appointment with the best doctor in the world!! I had my Strep B test done and he also checked me. He says that I am what they call "fingertip". Meaning not 1 cm, but not closed. He explained it with using his fist, take your fist and clench it, closed means you can not get your finger in your fist by your thumb and index finger, 1 cm would be if slightly opened your fist and could get your finger through. I am at fingertip stage, meaning you can get your finger in your fist but not through. He says that is fine. I was kind of surprised that I was there already.
I weighed in first thing and have now gained a total of 17 lbs. The baby's heartbeat was at 157 and I am measuring 33 inch. He did also note that the head is down too!! Exactly where we want the little peanut! He did add another appt for me, next week we'll be going back on Thursday. I will be getting checked weekly now, I think these next 4 weeks are going to fly by!!!
I got a little hot and clammy and had to lay back on the table while Dr. Schutz was talking to us. It was soo hot in the exam room and he was talking about all this stuff... and he started to sound muffled, so I thought I'd better mention that I was feeling clammy. Aaron and Dr. Schutz took good care of me and made me feel better!!

Last night Aaron brought me supper with two Oreos on my plate, he said that "it was for Baby Gus". I just smile... I think it was cute.

Aaron was a good helper last night.... he took off my toe nail polish. I will just go plain jane until the baby comes. No one should be seeing my feet in the fall and winter anyways. If they do, tuff!!

Today is turning out to be a great day!! I love hearing the heartbeat, and love that Aaron can come with me to all my appts. He is a great partner!!

Monday Monday...

Well today I am back to work after a 3 day weekend. This past weekend started the lovely pelvic pain... feels like it is splitting in half. I had the worst on Saturday and now it does feel much better today.

Tomorrow we have our 35th week appt. I will pry get my Strep B test and I am hoping to find out what the doctor thinks the baby's current weight is.

This past weekend I had a lot going on. Friday Pheobe had her vet appointment with my friend Dr. Melissa James @ Blanchard Valley Vet. She did great, we put her in a kennel and ate mexican... it was delicous and always a wonderful time. I love her, and of course she gave me lots of advice, since she is a new mom in August. That night we went to the Arlington vs. Leipsic game and met up with Kari & Matt, we ate Bombshelter pizza and it was sooo good. Matt and Kari enjoyed it as well.

That night was a sleepless night. I finally gave up and went to the couch at 4 am and barely slept, and then heard the alarm go off for Aaron at 6:10 am for fire hose training. I was at Wal-Mart at 7:30 and home at 9, and tried to lay down again at noon, but Travis came over, picked up his kilt and other things I had to sew for him, and then Elan came over afterwards... always nice to see her smiling face!!

Saturday we had guests... Adam, Kelly, Payton & Justice came to town. Payton had a school project she needed Grandma Rosie's help with. PJ pants. They stayed at our house and we made breakfast that next morning. My hips killed me all night... I try to rotate as much as possible but I think that night it was hourly... because of the pain.

Last night, Aaron and I went to my parents house. She found some old videos of Christmas of 1988 and of me singing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.... needless to say it was cute to see our lives back then. My grandparents, Robin, and Travis at 4 years old... it was nice. I often wonder what it will be like 20 years from now when I watch our old family videos. I am sure it will be funny and sad. It is always sad to see those who have passed away... to hear their voices, their actions, and to know that we can no longer just pick up the phone to call them, or stop by on your way home from work... it sucks!!

Anyways, I've rambled.

2 years ago today was my bachelorettte party... I'll post some great pics from it tonight when I get home.. it was fun and can't wait for the next girls night out!! Momma needs some Arbor Mist!!

Starting week 35

Tomorrow starts my 35th week! I can't believe it. I was just talking to Aaron about some of the feelings I've been thinking. He asks me what my gut feeling is as to the sex of the baby, and I can't pin point it exactly. I feel that it is a boy.... but when I think to the future and I see myself saying "she's sleeping"... or "time for her feeding". I dont' know. And when I go to the baby sections I am drawn to the boys stuff. Not sure if it because I have nephews and that is what I am used to... but I am half and half of course.

Today I got my nightgown in the mail I ordered from Wal-Mart. It comes with a matching gown for the baby. It is lovely let me tell you. They just don't have plain jane gowns for adults. Especially nursing ones... they have out of this world designs that are just wrong and others look see through. When I am at the hospital and just gave birth the last thing I need is someone being able to look through my gown see my tas tas, and my woo hah. For god sakes it was pry on display for how long while in labor. ha ha!! The one I got I am happy with and think it shoul work out just fine.

I have every Friday off now before the baby comes. I am using my last week vacation. I do work the 19th because I have phones, but other than that I am off until the baby comes on Fridays. I plan to get a lot done here at home and also rest and relax.

Well off to the sewing machine. Making curtains and they are actually looking pretty nice!!

xoxo - kelly

Dr. McCullough

Today I had my first appt with Dr. Steven McCullough. He is who we have chose for our baby's doctor. Located right in Pandora and he is super nice. He is excited that we have Dr. Schutz for my OB/GYN and says they work very well together. I told him that either he'll be eating pumpkin pie with us in the hospital or watching the OSU/Michigan game. He laughed and said either way he is honored that we chose him. Aaron actually is going to see him today at 1 pm for his eye. That way we are all in with the same practice and physician.

Back to work

Well after a great weekend, here I sit at work covering phones at lunch time. I am starving and have antoher hour before I can eat my lunch. I've already ate 2 granola bars. ha ha!

Last night at 3:30 am Aaron got called out to a fire. And everytime he has gotten called out I have gotten up with him to help. This morning I grabbed his cell phone, keys, opened the garage door and got his shoes ready for him to slide on. He came running out in wind pants and a fleece... I almost wanted to say it is a fire not an ice storm. But he was in a hurry.

He didn't get home until 6:45 am. Lets just say I am sure he will be dragging today. Especially after his brothers house on Saturday night. He has a lot of sleep to catch up on. I don't mind getting up with him, kinda prepares me for the baby. It is just hard to fall back asleep when he isn't in bed with me.

Last night Aaron was able to feel the baby move a lot. He kept laughing, I love it!! I told him to push in on the hard spot, and sure enough the little one kicked him back. It was great. I am soo happy to be able to share some of these moments with him. I told him last night, "do you realize we really only have 5 Sundays left alone. That is everything goes as planned. ughhhh I can't wait!!

I am thinking of taking my last week of vacation on Fridays... 1, so I get 40 hours in before the baby comes, and 2, gives me a day to sleep in and I have a lot of stuff planned on my Fridays before the baby comes. Might be helpful. I am still thinking. We'll see.

Well off to the other websites... gotta check Ava & Ember, Robins and Chucks. My daily ritual.

Nice and Quiet

Last night was awesome. Aaron left for his brothers around 3 pm and I had the house to myself hte whole night and the bed. I had terrible night sleeping though... I don't usually sleep well without Aaron, and my left hip was just pulsating in pain. I tried to sleep on my left side as long as possible, but the right side won most of hte night.

I made my brothers kilt for halloween. Took me a little research on the internet but I think it looks pretty good. Today I am starting on my curtains for the nursery. Wish me luck!

Last night I made myself a small plate of nachos and sewed... watched a little TV... read and was pry sleeping by 11 pm. Fisher got me up this morning around 10 till 8 for his restroom break and to be fed.

It was nice doing my own thing and the quiet was wonderful! Won't be many quiet nights coming up... ha ha!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

Work Baby Shower

The gang, take 1
Take 2

Goodies from Jess. She just got engaged. They are getting married May of 2008! Now we can start the wedding shower planning. Our office makes full circle I swear.

This huge basket is full of goodies from Fastar!
This is the adorable "DIAPER CAKE" that Donna made. She is so creative. I love her!
Markie J BUSTED picking his nose!
Toys from Lisa & McKenzie. Perfect for the carseat and stroller.

Floppy seat from Diana, Kay, Jeanenne and Kim.
Gowns from Heather, Tom & Addison.
Pooh clothes and hat from Dianne.
Soft and fuzzy blanket from Jeanette.

Markie J giving "Aunt" Kari a high five.
The Bee Cake Diane got from Great Scot. She was worried about it, and I think it is cute.
This is the knife they gave us to cut the cake with... dangerous!

Markie J dipping his chips in salsa.
A view down the table
Markie J looking jealous of mommy holding McKenzie
McKenzie

Thursday night at Rancho Fiesta the girls at work threw me a baby shower. It was very nice. I got a lot of nice things and the food was delicious as always! We had the cutey pie McKenzie there who is 5 months old now, and Markie J who is 14 months... and Timmy who is I belive almost 5 years old. I remember going to Libby's shower. Time does fly by. The girls at work are all so nice, helpful and always listening to my questions and complaints... ha ha!!

J-Bird's Game

Last Sunday we went to watch Aaron's nephew Justice' game in Van Wert. They won and J-bird is the QB and did a wonderful job. Even scored!! Adam (Aaron's oldest brother by 10 years) is one of the coaches.

6 more weeks...

This week starts my 34th week. It is getting harder to do things, get around and just feel like myself. Sadley I let it get to me at times...

We are running out of time to get things done, and that bothers me too.

Tonight is my work shower, I am looking forward to eating good mexican food and having a good time. The morning has went by fast and now looking forward to tomorrow at noon! Get off work for the weekend and start all the running around I need to do.

Sleeping is getting so hard, I sometimes lay in bed listening to Aaron sleep and wish I could just fall asleep. We all know that sleep will be gone once the baby comes. I know it is all worth it but I just wish I could sleep good now. I am up using the bathroom a lot now too and getting lots to drink... find myself having a dry mouth a lot now too.

My feet at the end of the work day hurt and are huge. I am not on my feet a lot, but find that when I go from sitting to standing I am in a little pain.

Our next appt is the 16th, I am anxious to see how much I've gained and where we are on the size chart. I have been measuring up to date so far. I love to hear the baby's heartbeat. Pitter Patter.... such a wonderful thing to listen to. I sometimes wish I could record it and just listen to it whenever I wanted to. I have been so lucky to have had Aaron with me at all my appts. I think he enjoys coming too... and with my forgetfulness it is nice to have another set of ears to hear what he has to say.

I am guessing he won't start checking me until our appt on the 31st of October. We also have our next and last ultrasound that day. I can't wait to see what the baby looks like now and how cramped it is in there.

Well maybe today will turn around... we'll see.

Until next time!

Shower Pictures At Last!!

8 Months - 33 Weeks

My Baby @ 8 Months -
It's time for another growth spurt! For the next few weeks, your baby's gaining more weight than height -- and he'll push nearly 5 pounds by the end of this month! Your baby's taking up a lot of space in your uterus -- so much so that it's getting a bit crowded for kicking. So don't be alarmed if you don't feel him moving quite as much, though it's a good idea to count your baby's movements occasionally to make sure all's well in there (it's best if you can do this while you lie on your left side for a while). If you feel anything fewer than 10 kicks, rolls, flutters, etc., in two hours, call your doctor to double-check that everything's A-OK. When your baby does kick, you might start to feel it in a new place now - your ribcage. And wow, can they be sharp sometimes! But on the bright side, these movements are probably a sign that your baby's head-down, poised for his big birthday entrance. If he's not facing south just yet, don't worry -- your baby still has a few weeks to turn around. (If he doesn't, and remains in what's called a breech position, your doc can try to steer him the right way or else you might need a c-section to make sure he's delivered safe and sound.)

Even though 37 weeks is the magic number -- that's when your baby is officially deemed full-term, although pregnancy may go to 40 weeks or beyond - this month is also an important one for early arrivals, since almost all babies born after 32 weeks survive and go on to have very healthy, normal lives. By this time all of his major organs are fully functioning except the lungs, which need just a bit more time to mature completely. This week your baby will also start to shed that downy hair (lanugo) that's covered his body for the past few months. He'll lose most of this fuzzy coating by the time he's born. The protective vernix (that white, waxy coating that's keeping his skin safe) begins to thicken now, ensuring his birthday suit stays smooth and well-moisturized during D-day. Your baby will likely arrive covered in the stuff, especially in the folds under his arms, behind his ears, and in the groin area. But it'll all be washed off very shortly after birth -- during his first-ever bath