31 Week Update

Well, we have a just about 9 weeks left until Owen arrives and we are FINALLY in the Christmas Spirit! I am feeling MUCH better and Owen seems just as happy as he can be in my belly! It's amazing to me the changes that take place with BOTH of us daily! I have actually lost a couple of pounds (Diabetic Diet) but you can't tell it...in fact you would think the opposite! Owen and I both seem to change shape daily. I am pretty sure he has pushed my stomach up somewhere under my right rib, so it's always a surprise at how I react to food! My ribs take quite a beating from his big feet, but I don't mind...I love to feel him move! It's also really cool to feel his reaction to Baker talking to him! He always moves around when Baker makes funny (and often weird) noises to him:) We just can't wait to see him!!

We had a great visit this past weekend with Baker's mom and Step-Father (Joanie and George, AKA Mimi and Gramps). They bought Owen his cool Play Yard! We had Christmas with them and really had a nice, relaxing weekend! You should see what Baker got!! They (through some really nice connections) found him the Flag that flew on the 18th green at St.Andrews for Jack Nicklaus's last tournament SIGNED by Jack Nicklaus! What a gift!! He was speechless! (I will have to take a picture and post it!!)

We also hosted a Christmas party last night at our house. I think a great time was had by all! My girlfriends and I exchanged gifts and they guys hung out by the fire for most of the night. Two friends brought their CUTE baby boys, so we all passed around the babies all night. They even tried out a few of Owen's things which was so cool to see! I included a photo of Baker and I with Cooper, Chris and Jessica's 13-week old son. My belly was felt by all...Owen got lots of attention!

I also included a pic of Brogen and Luci. Bless their hearts, they get slighted a bit these days with all the Holiday AND baby things going on. They will always be our "first kids" and we love them so much!!!

Finally, you can see Owen's room in progress. Daddy did a great job painting it and we can't wait until all the furniture gets here!! It's going to have lots of cool fishing things!

Happy Holidays

10 weeks to go!!

Hello! We have been to the doctor quite a bit lately! Owen is doing GREAT and is about 3.5 pounds now! I, however, have been a bit puny! I found out I have gestational diabetes (yuk) but we are hoping we can manage it with diet...we will know for sure next week. I have had a yucky virus this week, so I haven't felt as great as I have been, but I am over the hump. Owen is "sitting" VERY low causing a bit of discomfort (but who doesn't have discomfort in the last trimester, right?? I am supposed to be off my feet as much as possible because the cervix (called prolapsed cervix) is so low. At least it gets me out of some housework! I am definitely in the nesting period! I can't seem to stop doing things at home and am anxious about the house. Baker did a FANTASTIC job painting Owen's room...a sage green. He has been working overtime to re-arrange the house. Don't know what I would do without him! We are so excited about Christmas and looking forward to some time off to relax, enjoy Christmas and attempt to celebrate my 30th birthday (Christmas Day!!!). We are getting some of the BEST gifts in the mail from family and friends and we appreciate them so much!!! Owen is going to love all of his cool things!!! We are just so anxious to meet him!!! Baker loves talking to him and feeling his reactions, and we can tell all of his positions and actually feel his feet, bottom, head, etc. It's so cool!!! Isn't his profile PRECIOUS!!!!! More to come...