Jenn's Bridal Shower at Week 33

Co-hosted Jenn's bridal shower this weekend with Stephanie at her house. It turned out really nicely and I think everyone had a good time. We had Jenn do the game where she had to answer questions about Austin and for everyone that she got wrong she had to put a marshmallow in her mouth. Then we had a contest decorating mini-wedding cakes from biscuits. Mine was pretty terrible, but it was fun.

Week 32

Starting to get tired again, kind of like the first trimester but not quite as exhausting. Just getting stuff done around the house and trying to get ready for the little one's arrival. Here's the belly photos of the week.

Week 31 with no photos and a new doctor

I guess this week was pretty busy since we forgot to take any belly photos. We started our hypnobirthing classes this week and I met with a new doctor. We'd been on the fence for a while, but I think I'm really leaning more toward St. Luke's for delivering which means we'll have to switch doctors. I like the new doctor so I think this is going to be a good thing. We've had a lot of people recommend the practice for people who want an unmedicated birth.

I'm starting to see now why people say the 3rd trimester is uncomfortable. I had my first experience with a swelling foot and sleepless nights. Although all things considered things are going really well!

Week 30 and back to work

Not a lot going on this week, just enjoying what is left of my time off and going back to work. Had a nice time during an overnight in Ormond and having lunch with Cricket and Michele. It's so nice to know other ladies who are pregnant right now.

Spent New Year's at home on the couch in our pj's. We made a nice dinner of crab legs and steaks, and then watched the ball drop and headed to bead. It was surprisingly nice.

Week 29 at Christmas

Had a nice Christmas, our last without a little one - so hard to imagine! We had Dixie and Sushi up with my parents so the dogs ran the house for the holiday. Paul got me an amazing present, in addition to the fun ipod, of a family tree photo frame with pictures of us as kids, our families, and one of our ultrasound photos in the middle. He's always so good with presents!

We met with a pediatrician and think we found a good one. Thankfully that was one of the easiest baby decisions we had to make.

Week 28 and Tuppy tries out the carriers

Getting ready to have some time off for the Christmas break. We're planning a laid back and relaxing Christmas this year. Just mom and dad coming up and Josh and Stephanie will stop by for a visit. Usually I get really into Christmas, make way too many cookies and baked goods for everyone, but this year I'm just happy that I got the house decorated and managed to bake some cookies.

We got two carriers as baby presents so I wanted Paul to try them out to see which one he liked best. So that he could get an accurate feel for the carriers, we put Tuppy in the carrier. Not surprisingly, he seemed to really like it.

Week 26 is for the dogs

Sort of a rough week because I wasn't feeling well over the weekend and the hormonal crankies got ahold of me something fierce. I nearly threw my cell phone out the window into I-95 traffic. Thank goodness for pre-natal yoga!

I feel her more and more now - and even Paul can feel her too. She gives me the biggest kicks in the evening before bed.

Here's some cute Stella & Tups photos and some belly photos of course.