4 Years Ago....

I married my best friend!!!

Flashback Friday

May 2010

May 2011

Eviction Notice Has Been Scheduled

Callie Ann,

You have until next Wednesday, May 30 to make your appearance or we will be heading to the hospital for an induction!!!

Love, Mommy

Almost Wordless Wednesday- Mother's Day in Pictures

 Playing at my in-laws house

  Dinner at SAKURA Japanese Steakhouse

Tuesday's To Do List

I think I am finally done with my list. I just need to find a few small things for the kids room, but I am in no rush especially since I haven't found anything I like. We decided to hold off on a double stroller for the time being. I plan on wearing Callie for a while in the Moby and will push Austin the stroller we already have.

1. Take stuff to the storage units
2. Get infant seat and swing out of storage unit
3. Buy bedding and room decor- almost done, just need to find 2 picture frames, new valence, crib skirt, and possibly a new lamp
4. Wash all the baby's clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, etc...re
5. Order Austin's big brother shirt
6. Pack hospital bag
7. Pre-register at the hospital
8. Install infant seat in both cars
9. Buy and start sending out Thank You cards- Bought them and sent out a few so far
10. Find fabric for crib skirt bought and made last week
11. Buy Moby- Thank you Sara
12. Find/buy double stroller (Craigslist)
13. Organize kid's closet
14. Organize kid's dresser
15. Hang headband/hair bow holder in closet
16. Find bassinet and changing table for PNP
17. Make freezer meals
18. Newborn pictures
    
19. Order birth announcements from Shutterfly

Week 40

Week 40
 
Happy Due date!!! Since 40 weeks was the deadline your set for baby, you've probably already made sure the bassinet is made up, the car seat is installed and your hospital bag is by the door. Now, do some things you might have forgotten, like making sure your cell phone is charged and the car is filled with gas. Try not to stress, and rest assured that baby will arrive when she's ready- and your body will give you the right signals that it's time.  In month nine, the average fetus is about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds and measures about 18.9 to 20.19 inches.

Weight gain/loss:  Up 14 pounds  

Maternity Clothes? Yep, pretty much all the time.
 
Stretch marks? A few new popped up :(

Sleep? I have no clue what sleep is anymore.

Best moment this week? Mother's Day was nice and relaxing. We spent the day at my inlaw's house hanging out while the boys built a new swing set for the kids. We than enjoyed a delicious dinner at a local hibachi grill.

Food cravings? Nothing really

Gender: Little girl!!!

Belly button in or out? Flat

Movement?  Yep, all the time and it is painful.

What I miss? Everything, I am

What I'm looking forward to: Finally meeting Miss Callie, I had my Dr. appointment today and I am 3 1/2 cm dilated and 60% effaced. It is just a waiting game at this point, they Dr.'s wont let me go past 41 1/2 weeks so I will definitely have her by NEXT weekend. Ugh, that seems so far away :( Today I am 40 weeks!!! Miss Callie can make her appearance anytime now!!

 

Milestones:  Today I am 40 weeks!!! Miss Callie can make her appearance anytime now!!

Wordless Wednesday- VA GTG

Tuesday's To Do List

Things to do Before the Baby Comes: 14 Days To Go

1. Take stuff to the storage units
2. Get infant seat and swing out of storage unit
3. Buy bedding and room decor- almost done, just need to find 2 picture frames, new valence, crib skirt, and possibly a new lamp
4. Wash all the baby's clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, etc...re
5. Order Austin's big brother shirt
6. Pack hospital bag
7. Pre-register at the hospital
8. Install infant seat in both cars
9. Buy and start sending out Thank You cards- Bought them and sent out a few so far
10. Find fabric for crib skirt bought and made last week
11. Buy Moby- Thank you Sara
12. Find/buy double stroller (Craigslist)
13. Organize kid's closet
14. Organize kid's dresser
15. Hang headband/hair bow holder in closet
16. Find bassinet and changing table for PNP
17. Make freezer meals
18. Order birth announcements from Shutterfly

Week 39

Week 39

 Are we there yet? You're probably feeling like you want to get this baby the heck our of you. We're not sure, but the impatience and discomfort many moms feel around 39 weeks (and beyond!) might be nature's way of getting your mentally prepared for delivery. Remember how freaked out you used to be about it? Now, at week 39 you probably don't want to be pregnant anymore!!! Baby keeps growing, despite being so crowded in there. She probably weighs around 6.2 to 9.2 pounds and measures about 18.9 to 20.9 inches.
 

Weight gain/loss:  Up 13 pounds  

Maternity Clothes? Yep, pretty much all the time.
 
Stretch marks? No new ones this week

Sleep? Austin is still walking up a few times a night, and I have been been having terrible hip pain from laying on my side. So sleep pretty much sucks!

Best moment this week? Spending Saturday walking around the Air and Space Museum with Michael, Austin, and some friends. 

Food cravings? Water

Gender: Little girl!!!

Belly button in or out? Flat

Movement?  Yep, all the time and it is painful.

What I miss? Sleeping comfortably

What I'm looking forward to: Being done, I am over being pregnant at this point. Miss Callie can make her appearance any time now.

Milestones:  Only 7 days to go!!!

Flashback Friday

Tuesday's To Do List

Things to do Before the Baby Comes: 14 Days To Go

1. Take stuff to the storage units
2. Get infant seat and swing out of storage unit
3. Buy bedding and room decor- almost done, just need to find 2 picture frames, new valence, crib skirt, and possibly a new lamp
4. Wash all the baby's clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, etc...re
5. Order Austin's big brother shirt
6. Pack hospital bag
7. Pre-register at the hospital
8. Install infant seat in both cars
9. Buy and start sending out Thank You cards- Bought them and sent out a few so far
10. Find fabric for crib skirt bought and made last week
11. Buy Moby (Craigslist or Greenberries)
12. Find/buy double stroller (Craigslist)
13. Organize kid's closet
14. Organize kid's dresser
15. Hang headband/hair bow holder in closet
16. Find bassinet and changing table for PNP
17. Make freezer meals- Started the process. Still need to go to Sam's Club to buy some bulk food.
18. Order birth announcements from Shutterfly

Week 38

Week 38

At 38 weeks, baby’s probably sitting pretty low in your pelvis, which means she’s bumping into all kinds of nerves down there -- including some pretty sensitive ones you might not know you had. Be on the lookout for signs of labor, including contractions that come on stronger, at more regular intervals. It could happen any day now -- or it might not be for a few weeks. Until then, try to relax!!! Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Her head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen. She may have about an inch or so of hair already, and she's slowly shedding that white goo on her skin (called vernix caseosa) but you might see some of it at birth

Weight gain/loss:  Up 11 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes, although I can still wear some athletic shorts and a few of Michael's t-shirts :)

Stretch marks?

No new ones this week
 

Sleep? Averaging about 3 hours a night.

Best moment this week? We had a busy week. Last Monday we bought a new car, installed the car seat base into my car, and I finished making the crib sheet.

Food cravings? Water

Gender: Little girl!!!

Belly button in or out? Flat

Movement?  Yep, all the time and it is painful.

What I miss? Sleeping and walking without pain

What I'm looking forward to: In all honestly I am at the point where I am done being pregnant. I am super uncomfortable all the time. On a brighter note, a good friend of mine is flying into town this weekend. I am hoping Michael, Austin, and I can drive down to D.C. to see her and her family.

Milestones:  Only 14 days to go!!!

Baltimore Zoo

A few weeks back our neighbors invited us to go with them and a few others to the Baltimore Zoo. I jumped at the chance to go, since Austin LOVES animals and I knew he would have a great time hanging out with Titus and the other kids. I was right the boys had so much fun running around, looking at the animals, sharing their snacks, and playing in the mulch/dirt.