16 days

Hello Everyone,

16 days and counting them down! I had a dr. appt today. I was so anxious all day to find out if I was getting close. But I was extremely disappointed to learn that I am not even a little close. Nothing, nada, zero, zilch!

I am not one who likes to wait and am getting very impatient. But I guess at least I know that it doesn't look like it is going to happen anytime soon.

I will keep you posted!

3 Weeks to go!

Hello Everyone,

I am finally posting some pics of our floors. This is just before we moved everything back in. But I just haven't taken any since. Also, this is me about 2 1/2 weeks ago.

Three weeks until the due date! I am counting down the days. I am also very convinced that our little guy has been making preparations as well. He has dropped in the last two days. Which is good in some aspects, bad in others. I feel a bit more comfortable, easier to breathe, less heartburn. But his new pillow is my bladder so every time I stand up I feel like I might have an accident. Maybe I should get some Depends :)

We are getting ready for baby. We have had two showers recently. Dennis' work threw him a shower last week and Dennis' mom had a shower for us on Sunday. We are thrilled with all the gifts and can't wait to put them to good use! His room is set up and ready to go. I have started laundering all the clothes and blankets we will use right away.

We finished our classes at the hospital. We took a Prepared Childbirth class and also a Baby care class. Both were informative but I've read a lot of books over the course of this pregnancy so it was also repetitive as well. But I feel prepared now!

I am just getting so anxious for him to come I feel like I am trying to will him out of me. I don't think it will work but I try everyday! My luck, he will be arriving 1 week after his due date and they'll have to induce me :)

I will keep you all posted on my progress and send/post pictures as soon as our little turkey arrives. Hope you are all doing well and say a little prayer for our man to come soon!

Love,

Angie, Dennis and Baby

Finally!!!

Here are a few pictures of the babies room! We are far from complete, but furniture is there and things are making it into the drawers and all that. Pardon the mess on the dresser. Haven't decided where everything will go. Niblet was looking in the crib in this picture. I thought it was cute, soon he'll find something in there besides Peja!

7 weeks to go!

I think I might need to start counting down the days instead of weeks soon! I have finally been grounded at work, I took my last trip to Denver last week. Good to be home and know that I will be staying home. However, it has made me realize how much stuff we have to do before the baby arrives. Our house is still not put back together since the floors. we only have a spot in the garage for one car b/c the other side still has boxes and furniture. Oh well, we will get it done one day. Hopefully this weekend.

Things with baby are going well. He is a mover and a shaker. Whenver I am lying down or sitting around he starts jumping around like crazy. It is quite fun and doesn't hurt yet so I am enjoying all the movements. I had a dr. appt this week and things are going well and looking very good. I am starting to get a bit uncomfortable, especially at night. I know it is only going to get worse. I am not looking forward to it!

My friends threw a shower for me this weekend in Des Moines. It was very nice to see all of them and enjoyed catching up. They gave me such wonderful gifts I cannot wait to get everything organized and the baby here so he can use them! I can't wait to dress our little guy up in some of the outfits. So precious!

We have the furniture set up in the room now (sort of). Peja decided the crib was a nice place to take a nap today for the first time. Hopefully he doesn't make a habit of it, I kicked him out but couldn't resist a picture first.

Butters has decided over the last two days he is no longer potty trained so he is in trouble. He has had several accidents and we aren't quite sure why. He hurt his leg and was limping a bit, so he might just be upset from that. Hopefully it feels better soon and he remembers where the potty is (OUTSIDE).

We'll keep you posted on how things are going. I am very ready to meet our little guy and hopefully he comes soon but not too soon! Love-Angie, Dennis and baby....

9 weeks to go!

Hello Everyone,



Things are going well for us. The baby's furniture was finally delivered on Friday. Unfortunately Dennis left for a fishing trip on Saturday so it is hanging out in boxes. I have strict instructions to not open the boxes and attempt to put things together. It is very tempting though! I just can't wait for the room to start to look like a babies room.



It looks like there is only one more trip in my future for work and then they are going to ground me. I am home this week and next week will be going to Denver. There is a possibility I will travel the following week but it is unlikely.

I had a dr. appt today. They like you to have at least one appt with each of the doctors in the practice in case your own doctor isn't available when you go into labor, so I had my first one today. She was nice, she is who our friend's who are pregnant as well see so I wouldn't mind having her if I cannot have my own doctor. Baby is holding strong at 152, growth is good and I actually lost a pound. Completely normal, I think it was water weight, the last time I was in my ankles and feet were huge! I've been off a plane for a couple days so I think that helps.

No pictures this time but next time I promise! Dennis took the camera and we still haven't gotten everything in order yet in the house. Hopefully after my last trip we'll be able to focus on that and the baby's room.

Hope you are all doing well! Love~Angie, Dennis & Baby

12 weeks left!

Hello Everyone! I am becoming a terrible blogger but things have been too hectic with the house and work. Baby made it to Philly last week and had his first real Philly Cheesesteak. It was delicious. He also made the trek up the steps that Rocky Balboa ran up in the movie at the art museum. I was unable to run up those steps but I did a fast waddle ;)!

We have moved back into the house, THE FLOORS ARE DONE! They are beautiful and I love them! The doggies are adjusting to them. Butters is a klutz and slips all over the place but it is quite adorable to watch. We have to wait for at least 3 weeks to put rugs on them so that will help by giving them some traction. I am happy to be home but have been very busy trying to get things back together. Tonight was the first night that I had some down time for a very long time. I actually fell asleep watching TV and it was fabulous!

Had my 28 week dr appt today. Things are looking good, baby's heartbeat was strong at 155, doctor is a little worried about the swelling in my feet and ankles but my blood pressure is really good so she just said to watch it b/c it can be a sign of preclampsia. It doesn't help that it is summer and I am flying all over the country so we'll just have to see. It looks like I will stop traveling in mid-September. I think I'll have two more trips-Philly again next week and Denver the week of Sept. 14. Then I think I will be done. Baby is kicking up a storm and Dennis was finally able to feel the kicks.

We finished our baby registry. For those of you who are interested we are registered at Buy Buy Baby. It is a store here in Chicago but the registry is accessible at their website buybuybaby.com.

I will get some pics posted of the new floors. We are still in the process of getting things put into their place so once that is finished I will take some pics. My brother Matt and his fiance Cathy are coming this weekend. We will be going to a Cubs game on Saturday so that should be fun. We will probably do some other tourist attractions for them but aren't quite sure what those will be yet.

Hope everyone is doing great and we will keep you posted hopefully more frequently than once a month! Love-Angie, Dennis & Baby

24 weeks!

Hello Everyone,



Sorry it has been awhile since I have blogged. It is getting hectic at work again. Baby made a couple more trips, this time Florida and Georgia last week and back to Denver this week. I am feeling pretty good. I am trying to take advantage of this time where I feel good and have more energy. We had a doctor appointment on Monday. All is well, baby's heartbeat is solid at 152 which has been pretty consistent every appointment. He is such a mover and a shaker these days. The movements are still on the inside but getting stronger everyday. The doctor told Dennis that he should be able to feel him move pretty soon. Dennis is anxious for that day to come. I always let him know when he is moving but it isn't the same as being able to feel it.

We have completely moved out of our house and staying with Dennis' mom. She has graciously allowed Dennis and I with all three animals to come stay. The carpet has been removed and all the prep has been done, now we just have to get the contractors in to install the new hardwood floors. Dennis worked so hard on that and I feel bad that I couldn't be more useful (but also a little relieved that I didn't have to be on my hands and knees pulling staples for hours). Hopefully they will start next week and should take about a week to complete.

The animal babies are doing well. Butters is growing like a weed. We joke about who is growing faster, me or Butters! Peja got shaved for the first time yesterday. He did really well, unfortunately I did not get to see him as I had to get on an airplane. We hope it will help with his furballs and also shedding around Dennis' mom's house while we are there. Niblet is also doing well. He is being a very good guest at his Grandma's house.

Well, that is all for now. I hope you are all doing well. It looks like Dylan is winning the name race so far, we were partial to that name as well. But no decisions have been made for sure. We still call him the "turkey".

Love ya-Angie, Dennis and Turkey!