Giving Thanks for our Blessings: May 2011

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Baby Showers...

I recently transferred to a family medicine clinic about 4 months ago, and I am blessed to work with an amazing group of physicians, as well as nursing and support staff. This week the nursing and support staff were so sweet to throw me a baby shower luncheon.

As you can see, Natalie was well-stocked with diapers, wipes, clothes, and all sorts of little goodies.

And today the 8 physicians that I work with hosted a social gathering/baby shower for us at one of their homes. Kids were included, so Avery had fun playing with lots of girls. I think we might have even gotten some baby sitters out of the deal! They can't wait to see Avery again!

The men got to play a little diaper game, where they had to guess what candy bar was in the "dirty diapers." Ha!

And we came home with more goodies for Natalie. We are so incredibly blessed to be surrounded by so many family, friends, and co-workers who have been so generous and thoughtful, helping us to prepare for Miss Natalie's arrival. Now all we need is our sweet baby girl to make her debut! Not much longer....

Thursday, May 19, 2011

A little comparison...

Left ....Avery (35 weeks, last belly shot before she arrived at 35 6/7 weeks)

Right....Natalie (36 weeks, who knows when she will arrive?)

My weight at the time each picture was taken... Exactly the same.

I think my belly looks pretty much the same, maybe a little lower this time around? What do you think?

Due date is June 14th... What are your predictions for Natalie's arrival date?

Monday, May 16, 2011

36 Week Update!

I suppose it's time for another pregnancy update, since we're in our last month... and it could be any DAY now! Woohoo!

How big is baby #2? Natalie probably weighs nearly 6lbs now. My belly is HUGE! I'm about ready to pop! She moves like crazy, you can see knees and elbows everywhere.
How is Mommy feeling? Exhausted, uncomfortable, swollen (all the normal complaints of someone that is 36 weeks pregnant).
What is Mommy wearing? Any maternity clothes that still fit! HA!
What is Mommy craving? I think I've about lost my appetite, now that I'm out of room. Yogurt and fruit have sounded good though.
Weight gain so far? About 30lbs

Progress? Weekly checks have been good. Measuring perfectly, good heartbeat, no cervical changes yet. No more shots! Woohoo! The nursery is ready, my bag is partially packed, just waiting patiently now....

Can't wait to meet our Natalie in the next month! Here are a few maternity pictures that Ted took this weekend....

Me and my sweet girl.

She loves hugging her Mommy.

Pointing to baby sissy

Kissing baby sissy.

"That's Mommy's baby."

Ready to pop!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Avery is 21 months old!

I wasn't able to post this on Thursday, so here is Avery's 21 month posting!
Another month has gone by, and our Avery continues to grow into such a fun, happy, smart, and sweet little girl. Her teacher at daycare and her teachers at church call her sweet, sensitive, and compassionate which warms my heart. We try our best to raise a loving, affectionate, and caring girl, and so far she is all of those things. She continues to learn so much, we are just amazed at her vocabulary now. She tries to say anything that you tell her to. She says lots of three word sentences now. She loves to give hugs and kisses and say I love you! It is so sweet. She loves to be outside, loves playing at the park, blowing bubbles, reading books, doing artwork (coloring, stickers, painting), playing with her babies (she calls them Bobbies), and taking baths. She has learned how to take her clothes and her diaper off. Fortunately, we haven't had any messy situations... or at least not yet. When she wakes up in the morning, she will now yell Mommy, Daddy, Mommy, Daddy until we go get her. It's pretty cute.
She weighs about 25-26lbs and continues to wear size 4 diapers, size 6 wide shoes, and 24 month clothes.