The Big Sister

This is the first time Madelynne held Jackson. She was a little shy about holding him, but was SO careful. After holding him for a minute she turned to Matt and said, "Daddy can you hold it?" Apparently, she thinks he is big too!

It's Time!

After having a false alarm on Monday night, I went into the doctor for my weekly check on the morning of Tuesday, July 29th. They did an ultrasound to get the estimated fetal weight because the baby was measuring three weeks ahead and the doctor thought the baby was big. They estimated the weight of the baby to be 9 lbs. 2 oz. and the doctor said I needed to be induced that night or I might not be able to deliver the baby. I was scheduled to be induced at 8pm that night.

Here we are getting ready to go to the hospital. Madelynne was so excited to get her stuff together and go have a sleepover at her friend's house. She wasn't as excited when we got there and she found out Matt and I were leaving. There were some tears and finally my friend, Sunny said to me, "Just go! Your heart is not breaking..." I guess that is what happens when you are too cheap to ever get a babysitter!

Stuck

The other day Madelynne said to me, "Baby brother is stuck. He doesn't want to come. He needs a key!" Now I know I still have NINE days (ugh!) until my due date, but I am so ready to have this baby! I don't remember being this impatient to have Madelynne, but I also wasn't nine months pregnant in the peak of the summer heat! My mom told me I need a project to keep my mind off of it, but I have been working on this project for the last nine months and I am ready to finish it up! And whoever has the key Madelynne says baby brother needs, send it my way!

Showered With Love

Last weekend my friend, Rochelle, threw a baby shower for me, which my friend, Pam, graciously hosted at her home. Since I forgot the camera here are a few pictures of some of the fun things we got for our little boy.


I thought this was a cute idea for a gift. This is my friend's 2am Survival Kit. You know all the things you can't find at two in the morning because you aren't quite awake, but you are sure you have stashed somewhere...

A BIG thank you to all my dear friends who put together the shower and all those who came. It really meant a lot to me. I truly felt "showered with love."

Two Bessies

When I was pregnant with Madelynne a friend gave us a Baby Gund Duck Comfy Cozy as a gift. It is the cutest, softest, duck that Madelynne absolutely adores and fondly calls, "Bessie". She has to have her "Bessie" to go to sleep at night. When we found out we were having a boy we decided it was time to find a "Bessie" for baby brother. We finally settled on this snugly lion. The day it came in the mail Madelynne (who thinks she is in charge of opening all the mail) tore open the box and said, "Two Bessies!". She ran to get her own "Bessie" and carried them both around for the rest of the day. We keep reminding her the lion is baby brother's "Bessie", so hopefully she will not get attached!

Madelynne and the two "Bessies".

Baby Gund Lion Comfy Cozy

Baby Gund Duck Comfy Cozy

BABY UPDATE

I am now at 32 weeks and counting! I had a doctor appointment today and the doctor says the baby is right on target and looks great! I start going every two weeks now. The pressure is on! We only have a little more time to get ready. We still haven't decided on a name, so send us your suggestions.

Planning for Our Baby Boy

Well, we have known for almost a month now we are having a baby boy! However, we do not have much for our little guy, yet. Thanks to some friends and the grandparents here is what we have so far!