Impatient.

I am still waiting. Officially one day overdue I am beginning to realise that I did not prepare myself to have this baby any later than April 26th. Next time around I am going to tell everyone my due date is 1 week later than it is supposed to be so I get used to having that date in my head. It is really hard to be off work, all ready and waiting...waiting...waiting. My 'to do' list is almost empty for the first time in years! Pat's 'to do' list is growing as I have more time on my hands to sit around and think up ideas for him to do around the house. Auntie Dani is in NY city until the weekend. I am thinking he is just waiting for her to get back so she doesn't miss his entrance into the world - Dramatic like his Mom and Late like his Dad :)

Well please keep us in your thoughts and cross your fingers for me...Here's hoping I have him this week!

Showered with Love.

Thanks to everyone who came to my family shower and thank you to Uncle Terry and Aunt Laurie Ann for hosting. Once again Terry whipped up a beautiful lunch while Laurie Ann entertained all of us. I think everyone really enjoyed themselves. I now have absolutely everything I need to care for our little guy.

Introducing New Baby to Old Baby??

Does anyone have any tips? As the days go by I get more and more nervous about how jealous our dog baby is going to be when Jack moves into her palace. This little pup has a lot of adjusting to do very soon!

Last Day of Work!

I'm just sitting here at work with everything all wrapped up. I am stunned that this day has come already. Only 2 more weeks until I am due, is this possible? One very important lesson I have learned over the past 7 months is that time really does fly by. I must remember to enjoy every moment of the year ahead because before I know it I will be sitting back at this desk going full throttle.

We had another great report at the doctor yesterday. Baby seems to be down, doing well and growing very fast. Last week my doctor guessed that he was already over 7lbs. She is predicting an 8+ lb baby. Please pray that he is not over 9 as my mother had two 10+ lb babies....oh dear God spare me that feeling!!!

Well...I'm off to relax. Hopefully by the next post he will be here.

Pregnant Princess

I read in an article the other day to get ready to go from being the 'Pregnant Princess' to 'Cinderella Mommy'. I must admit I am enjoying the pregnant princess part. As I have said in previous posts I really do have an amazing support system who have been spoiling me the past few months. My Aunt Laurie Ann is hostessing a family baby shower for me next week. See the beautiful invites she hand made below. They are so sweet! I really am spoiled.

On another note we had a great report at the prenatal clinic this morning. My belly measurements are exactly on track, baby's heart rate is good and he is head down...Have I mentioned that we are ready?

The Nesters

growing, Growing, GROWING

35.5 weeks down, 30 lbs gained, only 4.5 weeks to go.

Cleaning, organizing, setting up, more cleaning....all things that are now a part of my regular day to day routine. I have officially started the nesting phase of my pregnancy. All is in place, clean and tidy...now if I could just have it stay that way for another 4 weeks I would be all set! I finally feel ready.

Pat has been doing a little 'nesting' of his own for a few weeks now. Well...I think it is his male version of nesting but he may not see it this way. He has been hard at work non-stop trying to make our basement fit for our home. Shoveling mud and jack hammering ledge, he impresses me more and more every day with his work ethic..something I hope he passes on to his son (I am sure he will).

Finishing Touches

We just received a beautiful quilt this weekend that put the finishing touches on the nursery. So soft with ducks, frogs and bugs…this is the perfect quilt for a pond themed room. My sister Dani bought me the ‘JACK’ letters that I was frantically searching for and Mom kindly painted them for me. With lots of help the finishing touches are complete and everything is in it’s place. All we need now is baby. 6 weeks to go!

Another Great Report

Another great report from the doctor this morning at 33.5 weeks. Blood pressure, heart beat and belly size are all great. Not much longer and the big day will be here. This little guy has 2 very anxious parents awaiting his arrival....and many excited relatives and friends.

Kicking Daddy

Today was a very important date on the baby calendar! Pat FINALLY felt the baby kick/move this morning. I have been pestering him for the past 12 weeks now. Every time the baby kicks and he is around I put his hand on my belly but…he feels nothing. This morning as I was having my cereal I noticed his kicks were very strong so I went upstairs and jumped back in bed and finished the bowl. I don’t think Pat appreciated my munching much at first as he was still trying to sleep but Jack made it all worthwhile when he kicked Pat as hard as he could for a few seconds straight. Although he has a calm way of showing it I know it was a pretty exciting feeling for him. Thank you Jack!

Girlfriends Shower

My girlfriends threw a fabulous shower for me this past weekend. I was overwhelmed at the support I realize I have in them. Jack, Pat and I received many very useful gifts that we appreciate so much. I have already started thank you cards but don’t be expecting one until he arrives as I want to ensure a picture goes in each and every one of them. Thank you again for the kind gifts, thoughts and for all of the support. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful collection of friends and family!