32 Weeks and Counting

More of the same friends, the belly just keeps growing!

This week has Braxton Hicks contractions kicked up a notch - hopefully all these "practice" contractions are put to good use in 8 weeks.

Todd and I also went on a tour of the Birthing Center at Methodist Hospital, where Super Tiny will be born. It was great to familiarize ourselves with the center and learn about what we will go through. However, I have to say I got a little freaked out after mental imaging myself in those rooms, going through the actual experience of giving birth. I suppose I just need to warm up to the idea. Thank goodness I still have two months to go, huh?

Sister Babymoon

So what is one to do when one's husband is unable to get away for a babymoon? Take one's sister!

Yay for Romina who agreed to head to Arizona with a 30 week pregnant lady for a long weekend! We spent 5 fun and sun-filled days in Scottsdale at the end of January, and it was amazing. We relaxed, watched season 1 of The Hills (remember The Hills???!!!) and indulged in an amazing spa day at Montelucia spa (aka, the best spa EVER).

Here are some video of our trip - warning, you will see me in a maternity tankini. It's the best I could do :)

Who wants a Pina Colada?

This week marks 31 weeks, and our little baby boy is the size of a pineapple. As my sister said, "delicious, but pinchy!". I can't believe we are down to the single week countdown. Only 9 to go!

And boy has this baby been busy, it seems even though space is getting cramped, he is not letting it stop him. He kicks and rolls and punches all day long. Luckily I am a very heavy sleeper, so his acrobatics have not kept me up at night (yet).

Countdown is on..... 10 weeks to go!

Here I am at 30 weeks pregnant. Baby is measuring right on track and doing very well! I can't believe I am only going to get BIGGER!

Picture Perfect

Today was Super Tiny's last ultrasound. Next time we see him will be IN PERSON!

The ultrasound tech humored me and printed off some pictures so that I can share with all of you. Also, you will be happy to know, Super Tiny is still a boy - as indicated in the pic below. I am his mom, so I think it's completely acceptable for me to embarrass him by posting these!




I think he looks just like Todd in this bottom profile picture, what do you think??

Showered with Love!

Today was a wonderful day! My mom and sister threw an amazing shower for Super Tiny. I was overcome by emotion seeing all of my friends that showed up to eat, laugh, and shower our son-to-be with gifts.

It's amazing to think how many great friends Todd and I have made during our 6 years in Minneapolis. I am grateful for each and every one of them, and am so happy to share this moment in our life with them!

Here are some quick pics of the day. More photos to come from the great photographer Romina....

Diaper Cake by Meredith

Amazingly Delicious Shower Cake

Third Trimester

Well my third trimester is officially in full swing! Today marked week #29. According to my extensive online research, our son is the size of a butternut squash - YUM!

Super Tiny has really ramped up the activity. His current routine includes the following:

• Morning stretches starting at about 7am and lasting until 10 or so
• Lunch time naps/meditation
• Late afternoon "happy hour" - this is typically comprised of tumble time and boxing
• Evening "rib jabs" to mommy with the occasional bout of hiccups
  

It's amazing to think of how much development has taken place for our little one. Now he just needs to fatten up in preparation for D-day!

Here's a pic of what he looked like from the outside last week.....

28 weeks pregnant