Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Baby Girl Updates

2/22/11 - We had our first NST yesterday and it went VERY well. The doc said we would test for a minimum of 15 minutes and I was out in 5. Baby is very active and wants to prove a point! The doctor says there's nearly a 100% chance that everything will go as well on Thursday, but we still test anyway and I have my last appt to ask questions/ go over things. Just 4 more days!


36 Weeks! We made it! (And I got a new 'do to go with it!)

2/18/11 - It's hard to believe but I am now 36 weeks! We are exactly a month from my real due date and just a week away from meeting our baby! We had an ultrasound and appointment yesterday and the good news is that my BP is still low and I am feeling great. Unfortunately, baby is still measuring small at only 4 1/2 pounds. They tell us that this could be off by up to a pound, but considering how good my OB is, I kind of doubt that they're off by much. However, the doc is not concerned about size, only about placental function. He feels confident that everything is going well and developmentally she will be ready to arrive, she may just be small. So I go in 2 more times over the next week to have a non-stress test to ease our fears, but assuming those go well (which they are expected to), we will meet baby next Saturday! Please keep prayers coming for a happy/healthy baby!


2/9/11 - I just got back from my 34 week appointment and everything still looks great! We are now just 2 1/2 weeks from meeting baby girl! (In fact, the doctor uttered the words "home stretch")

My BP is still low, I'm right where I should be in terms of weight gain and everything is running smoothly. Unless something unforeseen happens (which let's face it, is always a possibility), we're right on track for Feb. 26!

34 Weeks

1/18/11 - We are nearly finished with the nursery so I thought I would post some pictures of the room-in-waiting!




At our 30 week appointment, everything was still looking great! My blood pressure is in check and I gained 1.5 lbs. Also, we are almost done with the nursery!

30 weeks We had our 29 week appointment last week and so far baby girl is looking great! She is very active and has great muscle tone. She a little on the small side, but we're not very surprised by that since both Eric and Marisa were small when they were born. She is already over two and a half pounds, which is almost as much as Eric weighed when he was born (3 lbs 3 oz). We have set a date for Saturday, February 26 to be her birthday! Please pray that she stay put until then!!

We now have weekly appointments, so I will try to keep this post updated as we go. Until then, you can see my progress and I will also try to post some ultrasound pictures.


January 8 - Eric attending his Sibling Class at the hospital - he's ready to be a big brother! For anyone good at looking at this stuff (which is neither Tim or I!), you can see a tiny arrow pointing to baby's left index finger, which is laying by the side of her head. Head is on the right.
This is a picture confirming it is a girl! There are actually 3 lines here but because of my scanner they are hard to see. Just trust us on this one. :)

28 Weeks - Furniture has arrived!

24 Weeks - We've gone pink!
20 Weeks
Here is a picture of baby girl - head is on the right and stomach on the left. A little arm is seen in between and you can even see her eyes looking at us. :)

16 weeks
8 Weeks

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

A Little Guy Time

This past weekend Eric got the pleasure of enjoying his first hockey game. Our friends Mike and Will took Tim and Eric to a Blue Jackets game and it was the event of the year! (thus far!) Eric hasn't stopped talking about the zambonis, the blimp, Stinger, the Shuckin' Bubba band...you name it and he took in every moment. Not to mention that he has a firm understanding of hockey now!

Eric and Will before the game
Sharing a bite to eat Tim and Eric as the lights go down

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

3 Musketeers

I love being pregnant. I love that I have taken better care of myself over the past 8 months than I have at most any other time in my life. And I love my family...obviously. We are SO excited to welcome our new addition, but a little part is sad to say goodbye to the 3 Musketeers that we have become. Therefore, Tim and I decided to capture some moments to remember this time in our lives. Our wonderful friend Tammy took our photos and did an amazing job. Here are some of the first photos - enjoy!


Professional Photos

Courtesy of Kiddie Kandids and Tammy Dean

Watch us grow!
We're just too proud not to share...

Julia Newborn

Julia Newborn
Our sweet princess

Eric 2 months old

Eric 2 months old
Eric & Teddy

Daddy's Little Man

Julia 3 months old

Julia 3 months old

Eric 4 months old

Eric 4 months old

Eric 6 months old

Eric 6 months old

Julia 6 Months Old

Julia 6 Months Old



Eric 8 months old

Merry Christmas!


Julia 9 Months Old

Julia 9 Months Old

Eric 10 months old

Eric 10 months old

Eric 1 Year Old!

Eric 1 Year Old!

Eric 18 months old

Eric 18 months old

Eric 3 Years Old

Eric 3 Years Old

Eric 4 Years Old

Eric 4 Years Old