Our "Babymoon"...honeymoon before the baby!

Since we are nearing the end, and with our Dr. feedback, we decided that we would just do a weekend getaway close to home in Geneva, IL.  We stayed at one of our favorite little places...The Herrington Inn, on the Fox River.  We had a GREAT time.  We had a beautiful room with a balcony over the river, fireplace, large jacuzzi tub, milk and cookies at turn down and all the perfect touches for a great stay.  We enjoyed the perfect lunch at Bien Trucha, then shopped all around town at the cute little shops, stopped in the All Chocolate Kitchen for some delicious truffles (and Bill's favorite coffee).  We enjoyed an evening in with Thai food and our milk and cookies for dessert!  The next morning we enjoyed a great breakfast at Nosh, did some more shopping and another trip to the All Chocolate Kitchen for blueberry cobbler and coffee again for Bill.  We finished our trip with a gong bath meditation and Earth Fest events at the Peaceful Parlor.  It was the perfect relaxing weekend!    

    

32 Weeks - 8 months!!

We're so happy to be at 32 weeks..."the safe zone".  The baby is moving a lot and has been in a new position in the past few days.  The baby is still head down but is presently back down so it's neat to see little hands and feet stretching out in my belly. 

We saw Dr. MacDuff again today.  They changed plans mid week to plan for in office ultrasounds once a week instead of the non-stress tests to check the amniotic fluid index (AFI).  Today my AFI was about the same as last week 9.8.  I'm still drinking a lot and they will continue to watch it to make sure it's good.  We'll be back next Thursday. 

Here's our updated pics...belly is getting BIG!!!

31 Week Dr Visit & Ultrasound!

We're moving right along and starting to count down the days!  I just can't wait to have this little baby here in our arms.  We had our doctor appointment and are happy that everything is going well.  My fundal height is right on at 31 centimeters, my blood pressure is great and my weight gain for the pregnancy is at 22.5 lbs....although feels like 100 lbs at times! :)

We then went to our ultrasound at Loyola and the baby is looking good and is measuring 3.6 lbs!  The amniotic fluid is back down to a lower number (9), but they assured me that all was looking good and to just slow down and continue to drink like a fish!  We will be going in for weekly non-stress tests so they can make sure the baby is doing great and fluid is staying up.  I'll also have another ultrasound in 1 month. 

Here's another side laying face shot of our cute chubby cheeks baby!  The little circle on the top, right of the picture is actually a little foot behind the head.  Our little yogi is flexible already! 

A sneak peek at our photo shoot!

BABY LOVE

My precious little baby

I have loved you from the start.

You are a tiny miracle

laying closely to my heart.

Each day I feel your presence,

each day you quickly grow.

Each day your heart beats softly,

as only I could know.

So I’ll keep this in a special place,

and remember each year through,

of this very special time of life,

the months I carried you.

 

30 Weeks - A BIG Day!!

Today we are 30 weeks! Yay!  Today is also the first good snow fall for us and I didn't even have to leave the house...that's a relief.  Our friends Joli and Yuri also welcomed their new little girl, Eli, into the world this morning with the help of our doula, Alyssa.  All is good! :)

Take a peek at this growing belly!  WOW!

      

    The Nursery is Starting to Come Together!  We got our New Glider, Recliner...Shanti loves to rest on my belly and read or sing songs to the baby too!

                            
                                 A generous gift from Nana...Our Convertible Antiqued Black Crib!

A Generous Gift From Grandma...our beautiful black hutch, changer, dresser where baby is going to to get to use the generous gift from G-Ma; a cloth diaper service to keep baby's bottom happy and mommy & daddy stress free from stinky laundry! :)

                     
                     Hmmmm, what's going to happen when she's not the baby of the family anymore???

29 Weeks - 7 months & 1 week!

We had our follow up ultrasound today and YAY, my fluid is up to a 12!  I've been drinking like a fish and the baby has been bouncing all around, so we are at a much better number!  I've just got to learn how to slow down and put my feet up more ofter...Dr's orders! :)

Here's a picture of the little baby face, laying on the side again...WHY must they always get a picture that is creepy?  He/She looks like the Joker in this one!  Oh well, we love this little Joker so much no matter what!

Look how my belly is changing!

Baby is head down and in a good position to grow for another 8+ weeks!

 

                                                    Showing off my beautiful liver scar! :)