Week 31 - We Passed Baby Class!

(Jill's future sleeping quarters!)

Cary and I spent the weekend at baby class learning all about labor and delivery and how to take care of Baby K when it arrives! We both thought that the class was helpful (I especially liked the relaxation technique part where he had to rub my back and neck J), but were happy that we did it in a weekend instead of taking the 8 week class! The 2 instructors were great, and once again we realized what a small world it was when we discovered one of them was from Pipestone! It feels like we are one step closer to being ready for Baby K to arrive, and will hopefully know when it is time to go to the hospital!

Our glider was also delivered this week! So far it has been the biggest baby decision for me as there are so many options and such a huge range of prices! I can’t wait to rock and snuggle with Baby K! Now if only we could figure out a way to put a tv in the nursery so I could rock and watch TV at the same time! Happy Harry's Furniture in Farmington was the location....small town atmosphere and customer service. Cary swear's the guy is related to Mike Whipple's dad....same personality characteristics. Too funny.

(Oh, the cute little bump!)

Wednesday we handed out candy to the trick or treaters and I realized that getting on and off the couch isn’t quite as easy anymore, but it was fun to actually have kids come this year because last year we only had 1! Here we treated ourselves to a "treat", a Papa Murphy's Pumpkin Special. YUMMY!

Week 30 -I've surpassed the Pumpkin!

Last week was another busy week for Baby K, luckily we had a weekend without plans (which was the first in a long time and the last for awhile)! We spent Saturday morning cleaning and the afternoon running errands. Saturday night Cary made a roast and I baked Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (I think my maternal instincts are kicking in because I don’t normally like to bake and probably haven’t made homemade cookies since Cary and I started dating).

Now I know why we don’t normally have cookies around because neither of us have any self-control! Sunday we spent lots time on the couch, and made a big pot of chili and a big batch of sloppy joes to start stocking the freezer for when Baby K arrives. Next weekend we will be going to baby class at the hospital! 10 weeks to go, but who's counting?

We have lots of birthdays to celebrate this week....Happy Birthday to Grandma Mary who turned 94 yesterday, Grandma B who will turn 60 on Halloween and Papa T who will be 61 on Saturday!

Week 29- Baby has a big week!

Baby K and Mom started their week on the beach in Miami!!! I had my last trip for work, and it was a great excuse to get one last dose of sand, sun and ocean! (oh and I did work some while I was there!)

Thursday Cary had off from school so after our doctor's appointment we went to Eau Claire to have an early 60th birthday celebration with Grandma B. Grandma B, Rob, Peg, Will, Ella, Matthew, Cary and I went to the apple orchard and shared caramel apples and cider (in the rain) and then we picked up Nana and Dick and all went out for pizza. Saturday we went to Hudson to help Dan and Kristi move into their new house! I'm so excited for them and their new house is very cute! Sunday my girlfriends Christy and Krissy threw a shower for me! It was a very fun day filled with lots of yummy food and good friends, and I am feeling so spoiled already. We are wonderful to have such great (and generous) friends. Tonight we went to an open house at the hospital to meet with lots of different Labor and Delivery people and to get a tour (oh and they had a drawing that we were REALLY hoping to win...but didn't win anything). Wow, just writing about it sounds like an exhausting week! Time is flying by...I think Baby K is going to be here before we know it.

Week 28- Baby Fun

Well we had a pretty routine week for Baby K. Some fun was had while baby was kicking and punching more in momma’s tummy this week.

(Above the boys having a game of suck beer from the bottle as Barb is laughing at us.)

Over the weekend we had fun at a shower thrown by Nikki and Kelly. Boys, girls, and kids were playing and eating while cheering on the Vikings. Baby K. was very excited and appreciative to get all the cute presents……however, this Packer outfit from Papa T. has Baby K. wondering who he/she is suppose to root for. No worries on who Baby K. will cheer for in the future. Daddy will clarify who the #1 team will be in the house (ha!).

Above is a quilt that Grandma B. made for Baby K. She has quite a stitch full of talent.

(Kelly, Jill, and Nikki)

This weeks blog is a day early....Jill is out of town tomorrow. This will be the last trip for Jill and Baby K. as she heads to Miami this week for work. She is grounded after this trip is complete.

Week 27 - A week of Birthday fun!

The past week has been filled with birthday fun as I have "officially" entered my 30's! Thanks to my wonderful family, friends and co-workers I have manged to celebrate with lots of birthday treats and fun things! I'm going to treat myself to some new pj's and slippers and thanks to "the girls" I will be getting a pedicure before I go to the hospital. I'm not sure if it is a pregnancy symptom or if it is just from getting old, but I had my first experience with heartburn this week...and it hasn't really stopped since it started!

This weekend was filled with baby preparations including ordering our glider (this was the biggest decision we have had to make so far....and I'm so happy it is over) and painting the nursery! Tonight we made a run to Target and decided we needed to start stocking up on diapers and Dreft...it is such a strange thing to see those items in our cart!

I also did a little shopping this weekend, and with the advise of some girlfriends decided to try some maternity underwear...of course it comes pre-packaged and when I opened it I almost died laughing...I figured it would be large in the front for the baby....little did I know it would be HUGE in the back! This will be one item I hope I don't fit into...I had to share! (Although if I keep eating the way I did last week I will outgrow these in no time...)



This week we are entering our 3rd trimester, the time is going so fast and I can't believe Baby K is going to be here before we know it! Baby has been kicking quite a bit which is very exciting. Our good friends Ingrid and Kevin found out they are having a girl and are hoping Baby K will be a little girl as well for her to play with! I continue to think it is a boy, and had a dream this week that I was holding our baby boy...guess we will have to wait and see. Not too much longer now!

Week 26 - Under 100!

We have finally reached the point that the count is under 100 days until Baby K is due! I can't believe it, time is going so fast and I'm sure with all of the things that are coming up it is going to be over before we know it! Which makes me think of all the things I need to get done!

The most exciting thing of this past week was Cary being able to feel the baby kicking! It is such an amazing feeling, and I'm so excited he can finally experience it too. Grandma B (my mom) came to visit tonight and was able to feel it too so she was pretty excited.

We babysat Kaden and Kylie this weekend and had a lot of fun, but were tired when they left, and thinking it is a good thing we are only having one baby at a time! They were both pretty sweet about the baby and kept gently patting my stomach! The best line of the weekend was Kylie pointing to my chest and asking if that is where the baby was. All I could do was laugh because I realize how she could be confused!

I know the front view of my belly is a little scary, but we had a good laugh over it...and my belly button so we had to add it!

Week 25 - We Have a Crib!

The past week has been pretty uneventful for us. This weekend we did manage to get the crib set up! You can see from the pictures Baby K has a cuddly blanket that was sent from one of my co-workers (see Anna I told you it would make the blog)! The next big decision is choosing the right rocker/glider! Sunday was Cary's birthday so Baby K got him the I Love Daddy onesie, he was very happy! Baby weighs almost 2 pounds now, and is moving around quite a bit! Now we are just waiting for Dad to be able to feel it move from the outside.

Exciting news of the week: My friend from work, Kristi, had a baby boy Cooper Jeremy last week. He is sweet as can be and I can't wait to meet him in person! She has already sent a list of "what you really need at the hospital" so it is nice to have someone who has just gone through this and is happy to share!