Family Fun on St. Patty's Day

It's St. Patrick's Day, and you are 8 1/2 months in the making.  At 34 weeks you're getting the hiccups at least twice a day (often in the middle of the night).  You're pushing on my bladder quite often, as well as my lungs making it hard to breath.  I feel a little foot, knee, hand, or elbow jut out all the time, and if anyone is looking, they can see you very clearly!  If it's not a little limb, then a culi or head is pushing to the surface...you want more room! 

Well, while you're busy growing in there, we're busy having fun family time out here.  We can't wait until you can join in the festivities!  Daddy will swing both of his little girls.

 You've also got Daddy's amazing ability to find your tickle spot to look forward to...and I look forward to hearing you laugh hysterically like your big sister does.  :o)

 And of course, playing with Brother Rockne always brings smiles too.  The feeling of his tail wagging in your face is sure to bring lots of giggles our way, and I can't wait!!

I just know that Ellie will be excited to show you all of the fun things she's learned so far.  Hurry up and get here, but not too fast!  :o)

Almost Complete!

You are 7 weeks away from arrival and your nursery is just about finished.  Daddy helped Mommy choose the Finding Nemo/ocean theme and we've been adding to it little by little.

 Grandma helped Mommy make the perfect valance that is hanging over your window...and if you look closely, you'll see Nemo's friends up there too!

 There are still a glider to come, a few shelves to put on the wall in the corner, and once we see you and decide on a name, we're hoping to have beautiful wooden letters to put up over your crib, just like your sister's.  :o)

 As you can see, we're not the only ones excited to see you...Rockne's peeking in to see if you've arrived yet too.  And Sister comes in to play in your room a lot; I think she's ready for a playmate!

Time is Flying!

Well, Baby Girl, time is flying by with you in there.  I can't believe it's been 8 months already!  Though it seems like it's almost time to meet you, you've still got about 8 more weeks to cook inside.  You're definitely filling up lots of space these days though, I'm not sure how you're going to find room to keep growing for two more months!

You and I experienced our first batch of Braxton Hicks this past week, and I don't think you liked being squeezed like that very much.  You were squirming around like crazy.  You are starting to put pressure on my lungs too...I'm out of breath just walking up the stairs!  That's okay, as long as your safe and healthy, I'll take one for the team!  I love you, Little One, see you in a few short months!

30 Weeks and a Babymoon

 Mommy and Daddy got away for our very first trip on our own since your sister was born.  Since your arrival is just around the corner, our little trip is known as a "babymoon."  We drove over to Branson, Missouri for a three-day weekend.  While we were there, you hit the 30 week mark!  That means you are only 10 weeks away.  :o) 

 While we were in Branson, Mommy and Daddy took advantage of the surroundings and went spelunking in Talking Rocks Cave.  With you weighing my belly down, the stairs were a lot harder than normal!

 Since the skies were blue and we were in the Ozarks, we also went on a short hike.  We couldn't pass up the opportunity to get away from the busy world for a little while.

 Daddy was showing off his muscles at the pancake rocks, one of the cool sites on our hike.

 We also climbed up a lookout tower to check out the view.  Though the trees were still bare, it was wonderful to look out over such beauty.  Can't wait to look down on your beauty in 10 short weeks!

When we weren't hiking or spelunking, we were busy shopping for you and Ellie.  You were a great excuse to get Daddy into the Build-A-Bear Workshop, the Disney Store, Carter's, Gymborie, and Osh Kosh B'Gosh stores.  I think he actually enjoyed it!  Having girls has definitely changed him.  I can't wait for you two to meet face-to-face.  :o)

A Nursery In Progress

It's taken a while, but we have cleaned out a room and are now filling it with lots of colorful baby things just for you!  Your daddy spent his Sunday putting together your crib.  Mommy was going to do it, but he insisted that he wanted to build it for his new little girl.

 Once Daddy had it finished, Mommy was so excited to put the finishing touches on it.  The walls are still bare, but it's a start!  Nemo and friends are ready to welcome you home.  :o)

Midnight Hiccups

You got your first batch of hiccups last night!  It woke Mommy up, but I didn't mind.  I just smiled and enjoyed the rhythmic little bumps in my belly until they slowly went away.  That means that your lungs are healthy and that you're growing well in there.  Keep up the good work Little One!  Only 11 more weeks until we meet face to face.  :o)

7 Months and Counting

I can't believe 7 months have already flown by while you are cooking in there, Little 2.0.  Although I don't feel like I'm getting bigger, Ellie is having more difficulty sitting on my lap these days.  By the end of the day my back is telling me that you're getting big in there too.

I'm just trying to enjoy the moments that you kick around and stretch so much that we can see it on the outside.  I will miss it when that feeling's gone.  I'm also spending most of my spare time getting ready for you.  Take your time in there, because there's a lot left to do!