Belly Cast

I bought a belly cast kit several months ago anticipating the day we could finally use it. This past Sunday we broke it out. Chris was quite the Artist! It was basically strips of casting material that Chris had to layer on me. It was messy, but turned out pretty cool. If nothing else it was once again good entertainment.

It's dry now, so I can start painting it. Not sure where we are going to put it, hang it somewhere. It's sitting on the kitchen counter right now and it looks really big to me!

I do have a new craving. Cottage Cheese. It seriously is the weirdest thing. I used to hate it. I didn't like the look, taste or texture. But now as I type up this blog, I'm eating it straight out of the container. Our baby is going to have some strong bones because I can't get enough milk or cottage cheese. Maybe we should look at investing in a dairy cow!

Cubby Wubby

We had our regular OB appt on Monday. We got a 3D photo of cubby cheeked Baby 'H'. Everything is looking good. The baby is still head down and kickin like no other.

Last Saturday we had a Couples Baby Shower. Chris was somewhat reluctant at the whole idea, but ended up having a great time. Our friend Amy made Chris a survival tool belt. It was hilarious! He had goggles, a snorkel, gloves, diapers, powder and the works. Oh! And we can't forget a custom beer koozie!

We got some wonderful gifts. We truly are blessed by all the close friends in our life. It really meant alot to us to have everyone come and spend a few hours with us on our driveway! Not to mention have a few beers. We went through 11 cases, and I wasn't even drinking!!

Sleep is becoming a challenge and I'm definitely getting a little uncomfortable. But not so bad that I want baby 'H' to come early. I can hold out for 6 more weeks. Yes only 6 more weeks!!

Week 33!

We are quickly approaching the home stretch. It's fun to look at pictures from week 18 to now. Can't believe how much growth has occurred! And I still have more to come.

Been feeling good. We had a relaxing long weekend away from home in Kansas City. Didn't do too much. Hung out at the pool, checked out a little shopping and ate. Just what we needed.

This morning I had an appointment with the perinatologist, last one! The baby weighs around 4lbs. 10oz. He said at my due date it would be high 7lbs - low 8lbs. I said to him as long as it has a small head, I'm cool with it. Everything looks good with the exception that the fluid around the baby is a little low, sufficient, but low. So they will be monitoring that. We see our regular OB doc on Monday again, hopefully the baby won't be camera shy this time as we'll have another ultrasound.

Baby 'H' has been tossin and turnin everynight. I'm pretty sure Chris has been freaked out a couple times by the way my belly moves. It is the craziest thing ever!

Daddy Wrapper

It's been a couple weeks since I've put anything up. We completed our 6 week "Prepared Childbirth" classes. At our last class we learned some basic baby care things. One was how to wrap your baby into a burrito! I of course had my camera on hand to document this moment. Here is a picture of Chris doing an excellent job. He's a true natural when it comes to Daddy Wrapping!!

Last night we got pictures taken of the two of us and the buddah belly. After we were done we stopped and got something to eat. Chris said how excited he was. It's so unlike him to get too excited about anything, but this is so different. Makes me even more excited!!

Tight Tummy

Time is flying by. We are in the 3rd trimester and I can't believe it! Baby 'H' is very active. The movements are harder. Some days I feel like a punching bag. You can definitely tell when there is a head or a butt or a leg close to the surface.

My tummy feels really tight. I keep lathering on the "keep stretch marks away" cream. Hoping my skin will survive without any war wounds.

The hot weather is killing my ankles. My one ankle was so swollen today it was not recognizable.

We have 1 more prepared childbirth class left. Do we feel prepared, not really. We've just decided to lay low and go with it. What else do you do?

T minus 10

We are in the 3rd Trimester. Only 10 more weeks to go. Does not even seem like it should be here that soon. Both of us are trying to enjoy this time as much as possible. I can definitely tell that Baby 'H' is growing every day. It's movements are alot harder!

Chris is planning a long weekend getaway for us. Just going to KC, Jamaica was out of the picture I guess! I can't wait for some R-n-R.

I have started experiencing more of the normal pregnancy things. Restless nights (can't get comfy), heartburn (bring on the Tums!) and the most dreaded thing I feared..........Kankles. Mostly it's only a singular kankle, but tonight it was both. Usually it happens when I get to spend alot of time sitting at my computer at work. By the time I get home.....no more ankle bone. Geez...those are just so gross. Don't know what it is, but it's seriously is gross!