Baby Shower

The baby shower was a HUGE success. I cant even begin to describe how awesome it was.

We had rougly 50 people and I was truly overwhelmed. I kept my composure for the shower itself but once it was over, the tears were flowing (happy tears of course!).

The ladies in my family did awesome getting everything ready!! Craigs mom, sister, and moms best friend did an amazing job with the desserts. Everything was PERFECT!

My cousins from Merrillville came to share the day with us and it's so fun to see them since we dont get that chance often. In the picture, from left to right, its

Micki, me, and Casey. The girls are due 7 days apart in March. How exciting! Don't they just look great?? My cousin Sara came down with them too but she took the picture so we didn't get one with her! :-(

I can't get over the number of packages that were at the shower. Im still overwhelmed by everyones generousity. OMG its just an unreal feeling! Look at all these packages...

This was going through a wagon full of goodies from my mom!! She had all sorts of good stuff in there. However, she snuck in a Chicago Bears hat for the baby... Bad Grandma Barb!! We like the Steelers!! It was cute though!

We also got our stroller/car seat combo from Craigs mom!! I just love the
print on the fabric. And yes, my diaper bag and sunglasses match the stroller... hey, a new mom has to be stylin'!

It was just an awesome day!! I'll post a few more pics and you can all enjoy!!! Thanks to everyone who came and shared in our special day!! It was truly an amazing day!! I dont think I can say THANK YOU enough to show my gratitude to everyone!!!

30 week update

Hello all!! Just a quick update today. I saw Dr. G today and everything is right on track!! I only gained half a pound from my last appointment... woohoo!!!! The babys heartbeat was at 150 and beating strong!!

I signed up for a birthing class to be held on December 19 at Memorial Hospital. It's an all day Saturday class and Craig will go with me. My friend Heather took the class and said it was very informative, so I'm looking forward to it!

Everything is going well!! Hard to believe the holidays are here!! WOW!! I finished my Christmas shopping yesterday so now I just have to wrap and get ready for our little monkey to arrive!! Our shower is Sunday and I cant wait... Im a bit overwhelmed but also very excited!

See you all SOON!

Getting closer...

Can you believe we have about 1o 1/2 weeks until our due date?? Wow, its getting closer. When we say we're due February 1, it sounds so far away, but when we realize its 10 1/2 weeks, its sounds sooo much closer!! Wow, Im getting excited!!!

I have been dealing with a nasty cold the past couple of days. I even stayed home Wednesday from work because I felt so badly. I hope my little monkey doesn't feel as icky as momma does!!!! Poor thing!

Our shower is scheduled for next weekend... wow, thats coming up FAST! When we sent out the invites, we had like 5 weeks, and now its NEXT WEEKEND!! Crazy. Im looking forward to seeing everyone.. and eating my mom's good cookin'!!!!

Our bathroom is almost done with the re-decorating!! We got the paper in we ordered and when my mom went to hang it, it scratched up big time. So I contacted the company I ordered it from and luckily, they credited my money back. So I found a different pattern that I like and it came yesterday. So my mom will hang that up for us and then the bathroom will be complete! YAY! Thank goodness for moms!!!

Not too much else is going on. Hard to believe that Thanksgiving is already next week!!! AHHH!! Where has the time gone??

I will admit, I put all up my Christmas decorations this past Sunday. Craig said it was too early but I wanted it done before Thanksgiving and before the shower! So it's all up and my house feels so festive!! I just love it!! Im off around Christmas from work so since I'll be home, and so will Cole, we'll get it all down before New Years so we can get ready to bring a baby home!!

Im still in shock that Im actually going to be a MOM! I guess I got it in my head that it would never happen and so I'm still having a hard time believing that it IS happening!! How exciting!

Hope everyone is doing well.... see you soon!

Countdown: 12 weeks to go!!!

Can you believe we're down to 12 weeks left?? Holyshitballs batman, where did the time go?? Feels just like yesterday we were excited to tell you all that we were pregnant and now here we are telling you we have 12 weeks to go!! Wow, time flies.

I saw Dr. Gruszynski today and happy to report that everything is going PERFECTLY! I had an ultrasound and you wouldn't believe how much this baby moves! The technician was even giggling because she said she hasn't seen a baby move that much during a scan!!! I do have an active baby inside!!

The heartbeat was at 138 and currently it weighs 2pounds 8ounces! Holy smokes! Thats awesome because at our last ultrsound (9/15/09) the baby only weighed in at 11ounces!! Its growing like a weed!

At one point, the baby had its feet up by its mouth! Too cute!!

Here is one picture... look at how big the feet look!!!

And then in this picture, you get to see the face of the little booger!! As you look at the photo, the dark circle on the bottom left is the brain, then you have a closed eye towards the top , the nose and the mouth, looks like the baby is puckered up. Then you have a hand just to the side of the face!! Incrediable!!!

So all in all, everything is going good. I do have to go to the lab on Monday for the 3-hour sugar test. I took the 1 hour test today and my numbers were "elevated" so now I have to go for the long test. Oh boy.

Oh, and Ive been having a lot of pain & numbness in my right arm, and they said its related to carple tunnel and is common in pregnancies. So he suggested I go and buy a wrist brace and wear it when I sleep since that is when I get most of my pain. Hopefully that will help. I think Craig is sick of hearing me whine about how sore my arm is!!

My next dr. appointment is on Monday, November 23. I'll see him every two weeks and then in January, we'll start going every week... OMG ITS GETTING SO CLOSE!!!!

Thanks for all the support!