Weekend Fun - some pics

36 weeks

We're getting closer...but just not close enough. I'm definitely getting to the point of hoping he comes a little early, and PRAYING that he doesn't go past his due date, even though I know it's very typical for first time mothers to go a week or so past their due date.

Earlier today, I had a doc's appointment where they check to see if the baby's dropped and if I'm dilated..... So, Grayson is definitely dropping....BUT, the doc couldn't tell if I was dilated because he is "Posterior".

Actually, the doc said he "could" check to see if I was dilated, but it wasn't worth the pain he'd have to put me through.

Many babies turn last minute, so we are hoping this happens, because having a posterior baby and delivering that way = Difficult Delivery and BACK LABOR
Boo.
This is especially not helpful considering I plan to go Med-Free for the Birth.

Here's the Weekly Quiz

How far along: 36 Weeks
Weight Gain: up 3 from 2 weeks ago..21lbs total
Maternity Clothes: Pretty much my sundresses
Stretch Marks: Not yet, I have a feeling if I get any, they will appear AFTER baby is born
Movement: Still tons
Food Cravings:ehh, pretty much ice. I guess that happens when it's hot out.
What I miss: My regular body, regular push-ups, regular clothes, being able to sleep, not having swollen ankles, being able to have a drink, the list goes on..
What I'm looking forward to: Friends Shower is this weekend!
Gender: BOY
Belly Button: OUT
Emotions: hmm..not gonna go there.

not really the update

Since I'm going to the doc's tomorrow morning, I figured I'd do the weekly update after. SOOOO, you have to wait.


I never updated about my work shower - but it was really super cute. We had some delic pizza from a nearby restaurant and some REALLY delic ice cream cake. I'm excited to announce that we are now proud owners of a space saver high chair, a bengals outfit, and tons of smaller baby necessities! We actually have the high chair already hooked up to the "big person" chair. Can you tell we don't have much left to do?

Well - in reality, we have a couple things to do:

1. Install Car Seat
2. Order my Mommy Cards (what? they're cute)
3. Pack/buy remaining items to go in hospital bag. (this is pretty much done, except for a few small items..aka, MATERNITY UNDERWEAR...)
4. Dan has to set up Monitor
5. Buy additional Baby items as see fit...hehe

So - these little odds and ends are getting done this weekend. Along with a trip to Newport Aquarium. We only have a couple more weekends of just Dan and I, so we have to make the most of them!

OHHH YEA....my friends shower is this weekend too! YEY!

I will now leave you with some pictures from this past weekend's festivites below....

Fourth Pics

Still not sure this game has a name - it consisted of a frisbie, PVC pipe and a beer bottle...lots of flying objects. Clearly, I was a spectator.


Little Zach - aka Grayson's BFF -didn't enjoy the heat too much



this is what happens after your outside in the heat...

Mommy Cards- YES PLEASE!

LOVE this! Mommy cards - who knew?

Top 10 Reasons to use your Mommy Cards:

1. New moms you meet and want play dates with

2. Contact info for Babysitter

3. Neighbors

4. Existing friends (the cards are just too cute not to share)

5. Put in holiday cards, birthday cards, thank you cards and more

6. When dropping off your child at someone’s house for a play date or birthday party

7. If your child is lost you can give out the card with their picture on it to help find them(Ehhh....not so sure about this one)

8. Keep one in your suitcase or diaper bag in case it gets lost

9. Will make grandparents smile

10.Just for fun!

Not sure if that actually sold Dan on the purchase - but they are oh-so-cute. Now, I just have to pick the one I like, which is sooo hard because there are so many to choose from.
The one above IS a top choice, though - so that's a start!

35/35 = 35 weeks and 35 days left!

35 days sounds so much shorter then 5 weeks. Pretty much whenever I think this pregnancy thing is taking forever (which it is:) I think to myself "I only have 35 DAYS left".

Dan and I are finally home for good now until the baby arrives. No more trips to CT, or anywhere else for that matter! We are most definitely looking forward to these next couple of weekends at home with our friends - I see some bbq's in our near future....

This weekend should be pretty fun, with it being Fourth o July! Laura and John are coming home from their honeymoon friday, and Dan and I are hosting the holiday festivities at our house on Sunday. The weather looks like it's going to be pretty awesome the whole weekend, so lots of fun in the sun.

Actually - the best part of the weekend is that I get to see Grayson's BFF ZACH! Ok, So people tell me that boys don't have BFF's but WHATEV. He does. His name is Zach, and he is so super cute you just want to eat him up.
Zach's mommy is Christina (shown in pics below - she is one of MY BFF's here in Ohio) and so our little guys who are going to be about 6 months apart...are BFF's..:P

Now for the QUIZ

How far along: 35 Weeks
Weight Gain: prob another 1lb or 2. I go to the doc's next week for weigh in.
Maternity Clothes: I wear a lot of sundresses ALL THE TIME
Stretch Marks: NADA
Movement: yep, he's still moving a lot
Food Cravings:Orange Popsicles still and Ice Chips. I think I now prefer Ice Chips over Orange Popsicles.
What I miss: I miss not wondering whether my ankles are going to swell up ridiculously. I have the best husband ever, who gives me foot massages when he sees how bad they are - I don't even ask him.
What I'm looking forward to: Work shower is tomorrow! and the nice long weekend with friends
Gender: BOY
Belly Button: OUT
Emotions: Excited and Ready

L + J's Wedding Part II and III

I'm a little late with this- but L + J's wedding picture updates - Part II and III (you may have to scroll down a little to get to their pics)
http://www.varlandphotography.com/blog/2010/06/

L+J are getting back from their honeymoon on Friday, and we are hopefully seeing them Sat/Sun or both days! I'm sure they have tons of fun stories to tell us about their trip to Ireland and England!