Catch up

The growing belly!!!!

The belly is often lopsided. Baby has mommy's butt, making the right side bigger than the other.

So, I might be done for the semester. My last night class is tonight; all other assignments are turned in. Adam told me to stay on campus until class since the weather is questionable. As I thought of things to do I decided to get a cup of hot chocolate and play catch up with the blog. Here goes:

Week before Thanksgiving:

Baby Burla and I took the long drive up to Wisconsin to cheer on the girl I coached this fall at the National Meet. Convenient that it was in WI. Good opportunity to spend some time with the Ramsey family pre baby. Prior to the trip we saw Baby Burla during an ultra sound. The tech said he/she was about 4 pounds.

Friday I got a surprise from the team and we ended up at Babies R Us with a gift card. Katie and Meagan helped me pick out some room decorations, special sleep sacks, and "the costume." Adam wants to bring Baby home in a costume, so we found the Snowperson costume. Check out the picture of Raggedy Ann wearing it in the crib. We love it!!!!

Saturday my dad and I went to the meet. I think he was partially there because he was afraid I might go into labor as I moved around the course like a madwoman. I will admit I overestimated my abilities; at least Meagan could hear me. I was happy with her performance and the fact that I did not go into labor during the race. We all breathed a sigh of relief for that fact.

Sunday began with a run with Emily. It was officially my last decent run. After we finished I couldn't move for several days. It was nice while it lasted. Then it was shower time!!!! My mom, Sisters, and best friend thew me an awesome shower. Good company, food, and fun. We are officially the most spoiled parents ever. Baby will have so many wonderful clothes, toys, blankets, books, babycare items, etc. It was so much fun to bring home and show Adam. We finally have things put away and arranged in the room for now. We also completed several loads of baby laundry. As I folded it and left it on the couch Adam commented, our lives are going to change really soon. It was funny to fold such tiny clothes since I am used to Adams huge tent clothes.

Since then baby continues to grow and move. Daddy can now see baby moving in my belly from across the room. It freaks him out-haha. Daddy and I have been spending lots of time cuddling and eating. Adam told me he is eating because he is nervous- I can tell. Adam put baby toys and furniture together over his Thanksgiving break. He announced, baby's toys are already taking over the house. I love it! We spent Thanksgiving with Adam's parents and spent time relaxing.

Adam told me the other day that the baby would be our Christmas present, even if it were late. Adam is going to make a wonderful daddy. We keep telling baby that he/she can arrive any time now. Especially since I am done with school stuff. I guess we have one thing left, packing for the hospital. Adam asked if I were going to go into labor the other night. When I said no, he said, "Are you sure because I don't want to be running around packing a backpack." This led to our discussion about how he is scared about the drive to the hospital. It turns out that this is why he wanted a planned C-section. So he knew exactly when baby would be born.

Adam is getting really ready. He entertained our friends baby with our babies toys the other day and frequently visits baby's room to play. He also watched the DVD Happiest Babies on the Block. He now knows how to sooth a crying baby. He practiced swaddling me in a blanket. I think he will be better at these techniques than me. He also is the genius who figured out how to post the vote about baby being a boy or girl. He was the first to post boy.

At last weeks Dr.'s appointment the doctor scheduled me for another ultrasound to check the amniotic fluid levels, the placenta, and the baby's size. That appointment is tomorrow and I cannot wait. I am hoping this will give us a better idea about when baby will decide to grace us with his/her presence.

My belly has been really sore and sleeping is getting interesting despite increased levels of fatigue. The parents at work now come in and say, "Wow" the belly has really grown in the last week. Adam and I think the same thing. PJ's and Adam's sweatshirts are now my preferred wardrobe. This past weekend we attended the annual Christmas tree party and found our tree. It will be baby's first tree whether he/she is born before or after Christmas. Enjoy the new pictures and we'll write again soon.