Still Getting Ready...

Yeah!! Daddy put in the carseat today in our car. I love the colors and how it all matches, it's just PERFECT! Daddy has the spare in his truck, which I don't really anticipate Christian to be in very often.

Daddy put up the curtain rod and I added the nicely ironed curtain valance. We keep adding more to Christian's beautiful nursery and it feels more like home for him as we continue!!

Day After Thanksgiving

37 weeks and 2 days! I'm one round pumpkin huh? I did pretty good this Thanksgiving only because of my cold and my lack of working tastebuds! I'm kinda glad I was sick, I only gained 6 oz as of yesterday when I weighed in. We'll see what my dr's scale's says Thursday.

In The Gym

Here we are in the gym @ 37 and 5 days. I'm only doing 20 minutes now on the treadmill, which equals to a mile. I'm still enjoying the activity even though I hardly break a sweat! haha

My Baby's Boppy Pillow

I just love this print!! I can't wait to put this to good use when Christians gets here! I'm ready, but daddy is so nervous. Carlos thinks we're not quite ready and have so much still to do. Our life has been like this always, we're procastinators and always have a ton of things on our to do list. I'm ready for my new job as Christian's mommy!! That will be my priority and everything else will be on the backburner. Carlos is just a worrier by nature as I usually am, but I refuse to add extra stress to me and the belly. I'm hoping and praying for a easy and quick delivery. I can't wait our next appointment is only 2 days away!!

Bare Belly Bump Pictures

Thank you Erin for taking these great belly bump pictures!! I love them all even though I'm such a fatty! :)

37 Week Appointment Wrap Up

So I failed to note my 37 (full term) doctor's appointment stats on here.

Last Wednesday was the appointment and here is the summary:

I gained about 2-3 lbs from the week before, blood pressure was in normal range, but high @ 128/90 and dr said we'll see how that is at next appointment (this upcoming Thursday), I was not quite 1 cm dilated, about 20-30% effaced, Christian is still in head down postion, but not quite fully dropped, she estimates him to be a whopping 7 1/2 pounds and boy do I hope she's wrong!! She really thinks I'll go to my 40 weeks, but I'm ready for him now and he seems to be BIG enough! haha I can't wait to see him, spoil him and kiss him!! My BIG lil Christmas present is almost here!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh!!

Belly Behind The Wheel

Mommy still driving at not quite 38 weeks...Look at that belly!!

Getting Ready...

So today I ironed Christian's first outfits he'll be wearing at hospital and on his big ride home :). I think it took about 5 minutes to iron all 6 outfits and 2 hats! haha They are now packed neatly in his bag and ready for the big day! The nursery is getting more and more ready...I love the colors and the paisley print, just what I wanted from the beginning of this baby journey!! I hope Christian loves it too!
Daddy put up the mobile while I was at work today, next up is the curtain valance...

My Belly at 37 Weeks and 4 Days

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36 Weeks and 6 Days

Here I am at 14 weeks and 3 days with a fake belly....

Here I am at 36 weeks and 6 days. No need for a fake belly any longer, Christian took over my body and he's just about ready to make his grand appearance!

Christian's Nursery

Okay, so these are the beginning pictures...but I was sooooo happy to get home and see the furniture set up in the nursery. Carlos is awesome!!! We brought it in from Guzman Furniture Store lol (Thank you Vicky & Sergi!) on Sunday and it had to be cleaned, reassembled and needed a few touch ups. It looks great! I'll work on putting on the bedding tonight, it's been washed, but now needs to be ironed. I am having so much fun putting clothes away in the drawers and can't wait to personalize the room. The finishing touch will be the day Christian arrives! Tomorrow is our 37 week appointment, he will be fully baked by tomorrow and could come at any time now and be considered full-term! My sweet baby is about to be showered with so much love, hugs and kisses!!

Christian has been so blessed with tons of clothes and diapers! We really hope he gets to wear it all. This is only a small portion of things I've placed in his closet already. So much more to still hang and fold away!

Update on my bumpie friend, Julie. She gave birth to her perfect lil angel, Conner James last early this am soon after midnight weighing in at 6 lbs and 14 oz. He's adorable!! Congrats to the Lewis Family!

I LOVE This Belly of Mine!!

Just went to the restroom and checked my belly out...I LOVE it!! I won't love it so much when Christian is OUT though! LOL I can't wait to meet my future lil dr, and my mini Carlos!! He's coming very very soon! :)

Preparing for Christian's Big Arrival

Daddy getting the play yard ready...This is where Christian will sleep for about the first year or so. He'll be right close to us so when he wakes up during the night we can quickly be at his beckon call! Yup, he'll be spoiled rotten, just as all babies should be!!

Perfectionist daddy as usual working hard!

The finished product!! I love it! Thanks to family and friends who gave giftcards or duplicate gifts that were returned for store credit I was able to buy the play yard with a gift card and it cost me and Carlos $0.

Tio Sergi painting one wall in Christian's room. I love the final product, great job as always Sergi!!

36 Week Appointment One Day Early

So yesterday was our 36 week appointment. It was originally scheduled for Thursday, 11/18, but we got the date moved up 2 days. I was happy about that, got to see Christian even sooner than I expected. The u/s machine at my dr's isn't as great as the hospital's, but we definitely got great shots of our little sweetie. He was just wiggling around, taking in fluid, dr says he must be one happy baby! I hope so and can't wait to wrap my arms around him and hold him tight forever and ever!!

Here is a video of the last u/s before the BIG day!!

Dr. estimates Christian is about 5 1/2 - 6lbs, which is average according to sites I check and an application on my cell phone. I'm not concerned. Dr's first words were, "Well, he's NOT huge". Phew, what a relief! haha I'm just worried he'll be a big baby like I was, but I'm trying to eat better for his sake and mine. I'm guessing he'll be a healthy 8 pounder and I'll be happy with that! So, I only gained 1 lb since my last visit, which was 2 weeks ago, blood pressure was fine, cervix has not changed yet and dr assured me it's okay as this is my first pregnancy. I just hope and pray for a smooth delivery.

Yesterday was also my surprise baby shower at work. They did a great job, we had tons of food, it was like Thanksgiving! haha Carlos and Vicky were invited. Tamika did most of the planning and did a great job. They all pitched in and got me the exersaucer I had registered for. We got a couple giftcards to go shopping at Children's Place, also some long sleeve onesies, socks and wash cloths. I was getting upset and worried that I wouldn't be here for my own shower, Tamika had mentioned she was still planning the shower and was hoping to have it soon after our first paycheck in December, which would be 12/10 and my due date is 12/15!! I started to harass Vicky and Ieshia about it. Sad puppy moment I know...

TGIF

I'm so thankful it's finally Friday! :)

Update on baby...He's been so active the past few days, I feel him almost all day long! It's an amazing feeling!!

Carlos and me have lots to still do. We have not put the car seat in my car yet, need to paint the one wall in the nursey, and bring in the furniture.

Yeah, I just found out our play pen has been delivered!! I can't wait to have it set up in our bedroom for our sweet lil Christian!

We don't have much planned for this weekend, phew!! Today, I'll just get home and work on baby's room and my "memories". We went to Lowe's yesterday and brought home some color swatches and I think we decided on a color we'll paint just one of the walls in his room. His nursery is just about cleared out, needs to be vacuumed and we'll need to bring in his furniture. I can't wait to see it all done!! Tomorrow is our neice's baby shower, Vanessa is also having a boy! His name will be Anthony Michael and he's due in mid January. Fall and Winter 2010 is definitely BOY season! My bumpie friend, Julie is now 37 and a half weeks into her pregnancy and is now on bed rest, but she's just about there and lil Conner will join us soon enough!!

Next Thursday is my next doctor's appointment and I can't wait. We'll get to see Christian one more time before his big arrival date, get an accurate weight on him, or maybe not so accurate according to some of my friends their last u/s was wrong. As long as Dr. Peterson doesn't say 8 lbs, I'll be okay! haha

35 Weeks

This is a very special dress. This was Vicky's baby shower dress about 3 years ago. I love it and got lots of compliments on it. Thanks again Vicky! Glad I was finally able to use it! haha

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34 weeks and 6 days

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34 Weeks and 1 Day

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Baby is ON Board!!

We're ready for you Christian!! Technically, baby is ON board, just in my tummy for a few more weeks :)

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34 Weeks

In the gym as usual every early morning before work. I'm so happy I've been able to keep active this far along into my pregnancy, some people didn't think I could do it, but I've proved them all wrong! Who says a preggo can't stay active in the gym? Not ME!!

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How did I know I was going to have a BOY? I bought this turtleneck sweater dress months ago before I was even pregnant and got it in the color BLUE. It was a great buy for only about $5 on Kohls.com, I love a bargain! I think this dress is perfect and hope to wear it the day I leave to the hospital.

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Our 2nd Anniversary

Carlos gave me these beautiful flowers on our 2nd year anniversary. I love my sweetie and I know this is only the beginning, we have so many more memories to still make together. Soon enough Christian will be here and our little family will be complete and overfilled with joy, even moreso that before! :)

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Play Yard Check!!

The play yard has been purchased and should be arriving next week! It was more than I wanted to pay, but I'm sure we're going to love it!! I love the bright colors and reviews I've heard on it.