34 Weeks

Only 6 weeks to go! Here we are at 34 weeks. We have been "nesting" like crazy. Kristopher's parents came up last weekend to bring the baby things from the shower, and now the nursery is put together. Now we just need a baby.

The baby is moving like crazy. My belly measures right on track for how far along I am. The doctor thinks the baby's head is still up, so we're just praying that it turns down sometime in the next 6 weeks.

31 weeks and baby shower

So, we got snow...lots of snow! What a crazy week...it was my birthday and Super Bowl weekend. We had 4 days off of school and were stuck at home, but it was nice to have some quiet days to just hang out in my PJ's all day! Finally Friday we tried to venture out so I could get to the airport so we didn't have to Skype my baby showers from New Orleans. We had a nice birthday lunch and then on to the airport. My flight didn't get canceled and I made it safe and sound to New Orleans. We had a great weekend and a great time with family and friends. We got lots of sweet things for the baby, including a quilt that my mom made from some of my baby dresses. We are so blessed to have such great family to bring this baby into. Thanks to everyone for all of the great baby things and for being such gracious hosts/hostesses! Here is my 31 week picture (in all of the winter weather) taken outside our front door.

30 weeks

Here we are at 30 weeks; only 10 weeks until the estimated arrival date of our little bundle of joy! Here is also a shot of the high chair. My aunts pitched in and got us this as a shower gift. Next weekend, I will be in New Orleans for the baby showering! Can't wait.

29 Weeks

Here we are at 29 weeks...the time is flying by. We have been cleaning out closets and getting things ready for the baby's arrival. The little one is moving around like crazy lately and gets the hiccups every once in a while. So, I guess all is normal. Here are a few more pictures...maybe horizontal stripes are a bad idea at this stage of the game!

27 Weeks

So, we are now 27 weeks along. I had a doctor's appointment last week, and the baby seems to be progressing right on track. My weight gain to date is 11.5 pounds, which I was ok with the last 1.5 pounds since it was over the Christmas holiday in New Orleans!! I passed my glucose test after all of those Christmas sweets as well...phew! The baby's heart rate was 160 at the last visit, so still good and strong. The baby is moving around so much, and seems to particularly like the area right around my bladder! Here are my pictures from 26 and 27 weeks. 26 weeks is the purple shirt and red pants (I was still in my PJ's...the only thing that's comfortable these days) and 27 is the pink shirt. Some days, my belly really pokes out and some days not so much...I guess it depends on how the baby feels like hanging out at the moment.
Everyone has already begun trying to make their predictions. Kristopher is still sticking with girl, and there's a pool going at his work now. So far I think more people are hanging on the girl side of the vote for now....time will tell.

23 weeks

So we are 23 weeks along. We had our big sonogram this week, and baby Haydel is perfect and healthy! Praise God for such an amazing miracle! We are so blessed. They measured baby to be about 1lb 6oz. We are still waiting to find out the gender until the baby arrives! Here are some pictures...baby waving, tiny foot, and baby maybe sucking his/her thumb, and then a belly pic.

19 weeks

Here is my latest "belly pic" at 19 weeks. The baby is about the size of a large heirloom tomato according to one article...about 6.5 inches long and 8.5 ounces. I have been feeling the baby move for a couple of weeks now.

I also included a picture of the crib with all the cute stuff that people have been sending. And, of course, a picture with the two "babies" of the house right now.