Amy Farr, me, and Julie Garcia (all due within 2 weeks of eachother)
The Shower Hostesses and Best Friends- Lola Andres and Amanda Frank
Feeling the little one with big kicks
Adorable Gift Baskets and Diaper Cake Decor
The Shower Brunch
Petaluma Sweethearts- Angie Garcia and Gina Gibbs
Julie Garcia and Amy Farr
Ice Cream Cake and baby storiesI am so sorry it has been so long! I promise to start getting serious now that it is down to the wire and I am 36 weeks pregnant! Yes...only weeks to go before the much anticipated baby gets here!
To recap everything that has been happening I will start by staying that I am getting bigger by the minute! However, I must admit that the weight gain has been easily manageable and I am actually quite surprised that I haven't had all the "cravings" that family/friends swore I would have. Don't get me wrong...I love a huge piece of cheesecake from time to time (thank you Erik!), but for the most part I stick to sandwiches, fruit, Thai food and salads. My huge belly may tell a different story, but I have been very pleased to feel so great throughout this whole experience. Not to mention the fact that I do still have a belly button...I know it is hard to believe...but I do!
This baby is a wild one! Constantly moving from about 9:00 am to about 11:00 am and then again mid afternoon. We end the day with lots of movement right after I eat dinner. This is my favorite because Erik gets to sit with me and we watch as Baby T gets comfy. It is truly a one of a kind experience. Talk about making you smile! Another favorite past time is sitting in the nursery- daydreaming, organizing, and reorganizing all the decor, toys, tiny clothes, etc. I have caught Erik doing the same thing, but don't tell him I told you :)!
We are ready! Well...almost ready...but will for sure be prepared after our Baby Shower on May 10th! I also had a Baby Shower on March 19th that Lola and Amanda threw for me (pictures above) and I can't believe how wonderful my girlfriends are and how supportive and excited everyone is for Erik and I. Can't wait to return the favor when they have babies themselves! Overall we feel like we have done just about as much as we can to prepare ourselves! We have finished the newborn care class, extensive labor class (we actually knew two of the other couples surprisingly, and the breastfeeding class! So much information to soak up for what is yet to come and we feel as prepared as we will ever be!
I am now going to see Dr. Spivak once a week...typically on Wednesday mornings...and every appointment is even more exciting than the one before. This past appointment was the first set of measurements and it looks like Baby T will be arriving earlier than expected although it is always unknown of course. I am dilated almost 2cm and 45% effaced. The body is turned in the perfect position and definitely getting cozy in my pelvic bone. I apologize if that is a bit to graphic, but it is very exciting and I feel like sharing even the smallest details. I laugh because everything feels like it is dropping so much that it makes me walk like a "bow legged cowboy" (a bit of Texan coming out of me).. but it is true! Other than that I feel lucky that I have had minimal swelling and am still wearing both wedding bands, although I realize that may change very quickly! I just can't believe that within the next few weeks we will be proud parents...I feel inspired to pack for the hospital this weekend!
Other than baby joy there have been so many wonderful events. Apryl and Keith had their baby girl, Beya. Devon and Cody Gonzales had their baby boy, Dylan. Julie and Alfred are only moments away from the arrival of their baby girl, Ava. AND...Erik's cousin, Jennifer, just got married this past Saturday in Fresno. We loved the wedding and are so happy for Jen and Jerry! So much to celebrate and so many babies to get my hands on!
Everyone in my family is fabulous, enjoying the start of a warm summer, loving Farmer's Market is Sonoma every Tuesday night, and excited for Taylor's upcoming trip to London for the summer. Blake is loving pre-school when the other children aren't contaminating him with their shared colds. Erik's entire family is constantly in celebration mode since it has been a year of weddings and babies. Its been wonderful!
To recap everything that has been happening I will start by staying that I am getting bigger by the minute! However, I must admit that the weight gain has been easily manageable and I am actually quite surprised that I haven't had all the "cravings" that family/friends swore I would have. Don't get me wrong...I love a huge piece of cheesecake from time to time (thank you Erik!), but for the most part I stick to sandwiches, fruit, Thai food and salads. My huge belly may tell a different story, but I have been very pleased to feel so great throughout this whole experience. Not to mention the fact that I do still have a belly button...I know it is hard to believe...but I do!
This baby is a wild one! Constantly moving from about 9:00 am to about 11:00 am and then again mid afternoon. We end the day with lots of movement right after I eat dinner. This is my favorite because Erik gets to sit with me and we watch as Baby T gets comfy. It is truly a one of a kind experience. Talk about making you smile! Another favorite past time is sitting in the nursery- daydreaming, organizing, and reorganizing all the decor, toys, tiny clothes, etc. I have caught Erik doing the same thing, but don't tell him I told you :)!
We are ready! Well...almost ready...but will for sure be prepared after our Baby Shower on May 10th! I also had a Baby Shower on March 19th that Lola and Amanda threw for me (pictures above) and I can't believe how wonderful my girlfriends are and how supportive and excited everyone is for Erik and I. Can't wait to return the favor when they have babies themselves! Overall we feel like we have done just about as much as we can to prepare ourselves! We have finished the newborn care class, extensive labor class (we actually knew two of the other couples surprisingly, and the breastfeeding class! So much information to soak up for what is yet to come and we feel as prepared as we will ever be!
I am now going to see Dr. Spivak once a week...typically on Wednesday mornings...and every appointment is even more exciting than the one before. This past appointment was the first set of measurements and it looks like Baby T will be arriving earlier than expected although it is always unknown of course. I am dilated almost 2cm and 45% effaced. The body is turned in the perfect position and definitely getting cozy in my pelvic bone. I apologize if that is a bit to graphic, but it is very exciting and I feel like sharing even the smallest details. I laugh because everything feels like it is dropping so much that it makes me walk like a "bow legged cowboy" (a bit of Texan coming out of me).. but it is true! Other than that I feel lucky that I have had minimal swelling and am still wearing both wedding bands, although I realize that may change very quickly! I just can't believe that within the next few weeks we will be proud parents...I feel inspired to pack for the hospital this weekend!
Other than baby joy there have been so many wonderful events. Apryl and Keith had their baby girl, Beya. Devon and Cody Gonzales had their baby boy, Dylan. Julie and Alfred are only moments away from the arrival of their baby girl, Ava. AND...Erik's cousin, Jennifer, just got married this past Saturday in Fresno. We loved the wedding and are so happy for Jen and Jerry! So much to celebrate and so many babies to get my hands on!
Everyone in my family is fabulous, enjoying the start of a warm summer, loving Farmer's Market is Sonoma every Tuesday night, and excited for Taylor's upcoming trip to London for the summer. Blake is loving pre-school when the other children aren't contaminating him with their shared colds. Erik's entire family is constantly in celebration mode since it has been a year of weddings and babies. Its been wonderful!
Erik and Scott in Fresno
At Jennifer's Wedding
Jennifer and Jerry
36 weeks pregnant!
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