This morning I had my 34 week appointment and all was successful. We are on track measured 35 cm at 34 weeks, says that is ok and still normal. Baby Matthew is happy and healthy with a great heart beat! We have found a pediatrician for him which we are really pleased and think she will hopefully be good for Matthew and us. On the plus side, she used our OB to have her son delivered and she has a 2 year old son, which means she is newly on top of things when it comes to baby boys.
So, we are super excited for all the fun things to come! Ryan just put together the crib last night, THANK YOU Mom for Matthews bed! It is very nice and classy, hopefully he will love it too! And, THANK YOU Dad and Whittney, the dresser is in and Ryan will hopefully be picking it up next week and we love the stroller and carseat! It came in this week and Ryan and I played around with it so we could try and be pros at opening and closing it etc. :)
This weekend we have our last shower which we are super excited about, so we will have more pictures and blogging to come!
Once his room is ready which it isnt yet, we will be sure to post some pictures! I cannot wait!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Me & Baby Matthew at 33 weeks & 5 days
We are feeling great and getting very excited as we have about 6 weeks left, coming down to the home stretch! :)
This weekend we have out last shower hosted by the Hodges and Renee at the Hodges' lakehouse. We are so looking forward to our last weekend away before Matthew arrives!
Monday, June 22, 2009
10 Year High School Reunion and Father's Day
Last week I had a pretty normal routine, other than the fact Ryan left on Wednesday for his conference. Then I left Friday to surprise my dad for Father's Day and attend my 10 year high school reunion. Ryan came back Saturday to be with Abby and I just got back late last night. It was a very nice, but quick weekend in Cincinnati; it was great to spend sometime with my dad. My reunion was a better than I anticipated and fun! We had a pretty good showing, about 20 out of 67 in our class showed up. Everyone was so friendly and all grown up. So nice to see all old friends again. To my surprise many didn't even live in OH anymore. People came from Wisconsin, Georgia, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina etc. Of course, I was the only one in there who was pregnant. A few girls from our class reserved the top floor of RP McMurphy's in Hyde Park which was great! Below are a few pictures.
Sunday, for Father's Day, I had lunch with Dad, then we headed to his offices and he was able to do a 3d ultrasound on me. Pretty cool! We did confirm a few times he is definitely a boy :) I cannot wait to meet him, still looks like he has long legs and feet. We were able to confirm he has a head of hair. I cannot wait to see what he looks like when he decides to come out! I am excited about the hair though! He is a shy baby and still was unable to get a great picture of his face. He is head down which is great, but his spine is to my spine, which could cause for a painful labor. Hopefully he will turn to his side or make his spine on my belly. We'll see. He looked so cute in the ultrasound pictures and he likes to suck, he was already sucking lots of what we saw. We were unable to see the video images, but here are some pictures. So, Father's Day turned out great. My dad liked his cards and his little wine aerator gift too!
Other preks of my visit was laying out at the pool, eating Skyline twice, Zips and Graeter's of course! So yummy, I have to say I miss Cincinnati Food sometimes. If you all are interested in trying any you can order from this site http://www.cincinnatifavorites.com/
Sunday, for Father's Day, I had lunch with Dad, then we headed to his offices and he was able to do a 3d ultrasound on me. Pretty cool! We did confirm a few times he is definitely a boy :) I cannot wait to meet him, still looks like he has long legs and feet. We were able to confirm he has a head of hair. I cannot wait to see what he looks like when he decides to come out! I am excited about the hair though! He is a shy baby and still was unable to get a great picture of his face. He is head down which is great, but his spine is to my spine, which could cause for a painful labor. Hopefully he will turn to his side or make his spine on my belly. We'll see. He looked so cute in the ultrasound pictures and he likes to suck, he was already sucking lots of what we saw. We were unable to see the video images, but here are some pictures. So, Father's Day turned out great. My dad liked his cards and his little wine aerator gift too!
Other preks of my visit was laying out at the pool, eating Skyline twice, Zips and Graeter's of course! So yummy, I have to say I miss Cincinnati Food sometimes. If you all are interested in trying any you can order from this site http://www.cincinnatifavorites.com/
Monday, June 15, 2009
Baby Shower with my Hokie/Chi-O girls!
I will have pictures soon, but Sunday afternoon I had a GREAT baby shower for Matthew held at Maddie's wonderful home! She had terrific food as usual and it was so nice to see everyone too. Joshua James helped me open Matthew's gifts and he corrected me on a bib vs a burp towel; what was I thinking :) I loved my time there and love when I get to see my girls. Thank you all who were able to make it and those who couldn't be there, you were in our hearts! Thank you all for all the wonderful gifts, we cannot wait for you all to meet Matthew!
Pink Polo Match at King Family Vineyard
Friday night Ryan and I hung low, went to Andy and Suzanne's for an hour or so just to chat a bit.
Saturday, we woke up at a decent time, I left the house around 10:30ish with Erin, Suzanne their two little ones and Sarah. We went to the Pink Polo Match at King Family which benefited Breast Cancer. We were able to get great tickets through Ryan's dealer, Flow, who was a main sponsor and one team was called Flow and the other was called King. We really enjoyed our time. The food was good and the little ones, Owen and Chloe, really seemed to have a good time too! We got to look around at the shops and the other three girls I was with were able to do some wine tasting while I watched over Owen and Chloe. It was my first polo match and I really enjoyed the time I got to spend with all of them! We want to do it again sometime, but bring our hubby's along. This time our hubby's went to two Orioles games in Baltimore, one Saturday and the other Sunday. They seemed to have a good time, but of course we missed them and I think they missed us too! :-) or at least I would like to think so.
Saturday, we woke up at a decent time, I left the house around 10:30ish with Erin, Suzanne their two little ones and Sarah. We went to the Pink Polo Match at King Family which benefited Breast Cancer. We were able to get great tickets through Ryan's dealer, Flow, who was a main sponsor and one team was called Flow and the other was called King. We really enjoyed our time. The food was good and the little ones, Owen and Chloe, really seemed to have a good time too! We got to look around at the shops and the other three girls I was with were able to do some wine tasting while I watched over Owen and Chloe. It was my first polo match and I really enjoyed the time I got to spend with all of them! We want to do it again sometime, but bring our hubby's along. This time our hubby's went to two Orioles games in Baltimore, one Saturday and the other Sunday. They seemed to have a good time, but of course we missed them and I think they missed us too! :-) or at least I would like to think so.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
32 Week Dr's Appointment
Today, I had my 32 week doctor's appointment. I measure perfect, 32cm, and baby Matthew's heart rate is great too, 152-156, he is becoming more mobile in my belly which I am loving! Everything else is going wonderfully thus far and I am super excited!!!
Monday, June 8, 2009
This weekend was wonderful! I got to babysit a beautiful 4 month old girl named Stella Rose. She was fabulous and a terrific baby. I enjoyed spending time with her and watching he smile, giggle and try and talk to you. She is very precious. Ryan enjoyed the time he was able to see her too. I babysat her at her place from after work on Friday to Late afternoon on Sunday.
Saturday, I took her to tunes for tots social at the ACAC, she enjoyed listening to the music and seeing all the other babies. My friend, Suzanne, and her boy, Owen, met us there too. Stella loved watching Owen jump and flirt with her. He is 5.5 months, so not much older. Then after the social Stella and I headed to the downtown mall for lunch. Stella and I did all the walking from her house in her stroller, it was nice to be able to walk her around. She is very good in her stroller and I think enjoys being outside. Suzanne, Owen, Stella and I met Ryan, my friend Katy and her boyfriend Michael for lunch at Rapture. And of course everyone fell in love with Owen and Stella. Stella slept pretty much the whole time while we ate since it was her nap time. Ryan enjoyed holding her every now and then too.
So, Katy is one of Kendra's friends from grade school and her brother, Jay, is one of my fiends from high school. I am sooo excited because Katy is moving here come August 1st. She of course has offered to sit for Matthew anytime. I am excited for her to meet him and Kendra is excited because when Matthew comes along Kendra will be here to see him and see Katy who she hasn't seen in forever. Katy was in town apartment hunting and found a great place in a nice location. Her boyfriend Michael is such a nice guy and I look forward to hanging out with them more when she moves into town!
That night Ryan and I just laid low at Stella's house. We actually watched the DVD, the Happiest Baby on the Block as seen on Dr. Phil's show. It was good and hopefully those techniques we learned from it will work for Matthew.
Sunday, Stella and I went to my 2nd shower, hosted by Heather and attended by Ryan's co-workers. Everyone enjoyed Stella there and we had a nice time. Then Stella and I headed back to her place for her afternoon nap and before you knew it her parents arrived.
Suzanne took some photos this weekend, so once I get those, I will have to post. Sorry for the long post, but my weekend was very fun and filled with adventure. :) Well be back on hopefully soon again!
Saturday, I took her to tunes for tots social at the ACAC, she enjoyed listening to the music and seeing all the other babies. My friend, Suzanne, and her boy, Owen, met us there too. Stella loved watching Owen jump and flirt with her. He is 5.5 months, so not much older. Then after the social Stella and I headed to the downtown mall for lunch. Stella and I did all the walking from her house in her stroller, it was nice to be able to walk her around. She is very good in her stroller and I think enjoys being outside. Suzanne, Owen, Stella and I met Ryan, my friend Katy and her boyfriend Michael for lunch at Rapture. And of course everyone fell in love with Owen and Stella. Stella slept pretty much the whole time while we ate since it was her nap time. Ryan enjoyed holding her every now and then too.
So, Katy is one of Kendra's friends from grade school and her brother, Jay, is one of my fiends from high school. I am sooo excited because Katy is moving here come August 1st. She of course has offered to sit for Matthew anytime. I am excited for her to meet him and Kendra is excited because when Matthew comes along Kendra will be here to see him and see Katy who she hasn't seen in forever. Katy was in town apartment hunting and found a great place in a nice location. Her boyfriend Michael is such a nice guy and I look forward to hanging out with them more when she moves into town!
That night Ryan and I just laid low at Stella's house. We actually watched the DVD, the Happiest Baby on the Block as seen on Dr. Phil's show. It was good and hopefully those techniques we learned from it will work for Matthew.
Sunday, Stella and I went to my 2nd shower, hosted by Heather and attended by Ryan's co-workers. Everyone enjoyed Stella there and we had a nice time. Then Stella and I headed back to her place for her afternoon nap and before you knew it her parents arrived.
Suzanne took some photos this weekend, so once I get those, I will have to post. Sorry for the long post, but my weekend was very fun and filled with adventure. :) Well be back on hopefully soon again!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Me & Matthew at 31 Weeks!
Baby Matthew and I are doing great! I feel great, some back pain here and there, but I really connot complain. He has been good to me and I love feeling all his little movements. The countdown is here 60days/9weeks or so till we get to meet him! We are sooo looking forward to it!Last night we had dinner with the Platt's Ryan made Spaghetti with homemade sauce and Andy provided the garlic bread and salad. Suzanne and I just had to show up, it was delicious :) Today after work, I start my weekend babysitting beautiful 4 month old Stella Rose. She is a cutie and I am looking forward to having fun with her this weekend. It should be nice outside, so hopefully we will be taking a few walks and enjoying life. I am looking forward to my next shower too on Sunday!
By the way, I have added more pictures of my 1st shower (thanks to Suzanne) and of Kyle's graduation (thanks to Kendra) in case you would like to check them out below. Enjoy!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
1st Baby Shower Weekend
Friday night we did have dinner at the Platt's and then came home at a reasonable hour to get some sleep for Saturday. Saturday we slept in which was super nice and then Ryan did some yard work, washed Abby and his car, so it could be ready to be turned in on Monday. In the meantime, I made breakfast, did laundry and worked on getting Matthew's room somewhat straightened out, by giving away some items, trashing others and organizing the "to keep" bins and before I knew it, it was time for me to get ready for my 1st baby shower. The shower was at 2pm and held at the Platt's home, hosted by Suzanne and Erin. I really enjoyed it and they did a terrific job of putting it together. Below are just a few pictures and Suzanne is going to send me some more too, so I will have others to post in the near future.
After my shower, Ryan and I left to go pick up Kyle and then not too long after we headed out with the Platt's to meet Katie and Michael. We had a nice night out and I think Kyle enjoyed himself with our friends too. Kyle stayed with us Saturday and Sunday and then I had to say my goodbyes to him when I dropped him off at the airport on Monday. He will be back in a couple months though when Matthew is born with my mom and sis.
Sunday, we slept in again, I love taking advantage of this sleeping in :) Then we went to run errands and then off to church. After church Ryan grilled pork and chicken while I cooked some sides in the oven for us. Kyle had dinner with us too.
And now we are back to our regular weekly routine. Tonight I am babysitting a sweet 1 year old boy. And I am also babysitting this whole weekend for a 4 month old girl. She is super cute and fun to be with. I am looking forward to the experience with overnight and all. This weekend my friend Katy will be in town as well looking for a place to live for this upcoming year. She is moving here! :) So, we get to have lunch and Ryan gets to meet her too.
Well that is enough for now, hopefully we will be back on and I do need to get a few belly shots soon too.
After my shower, Ryan and I left to go pick up Kyle and then not too long after we headed out with the Platt's to meet Katie and Michael. We had a nice night out and I think Kyle enjoyed himself with our friends too. Kyle stayed with us Saturday and Sunday and then I had to say my goodbyes to him when I dropped him off at the airport on Monday. He will be back in a couple months though when Matthew is born with my mom and sis.
Sunday, we slept in again, I love taking advantage of this sleeping in :) Then we went to run errands and then off to church. After church Ryan grilled pork and chicken while I cooked some sides in the oven for us. Kyle had dinner with us too.
And now we are back to our regular weekly routine. Tonight I am babysitting a sweet 1 year old boy. And I am also babysitting this whole weekend for a 4 month old girl. She is super cute and fun to be with. I am looking forward to the experience with overnight and all. This weekend my friend Katy will be in town as well looking for a place to live for this upcoming year. She is moving here! :) So, we get to have lunch and Ryan gets to meet her too.
Well that is enough for now, hopefully we will be back on and I do need to get a few belly shots soon too.
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