Friday, March 28, 2008
Great check up at the doctor's yesterday!
Clean bill of health! Baby and momma are doing great - we're 32 weeks and baby D is right on track... 4 pounds and about the length of your forearm. Doctor says we're expected to have a 7-7 1/2 lb baby boy - which is great news because it means I avoided the "huge Tunila baby" bug :) I rang in at 10lb 10 oz (ouch - SO sorry momma!!).... We're all set for our next checkup in two weeks :)
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
A note from daddy...
Arms stretching... we just got back from our spring break trip to Cali. It was a fun trip. Before we went to the airport we had to drop off Brutus and Portia at Camp Connie's. The plane ride was long but okay. (Portia is growling at Brutus right now and it's kind of scary... but that's what happens when Brutus sits on her). On the way to Cali we planned on watching a movie but mommy messed up the download and we were out of luck so we decided to read. Mommy read a Ron White's book and daddy read a basketball book about Bobby Knight. I could tell mommy's book was funny because I jiggled a lot as she laughed. Finally we got to Cali and Grandpa said "Whoa" because he hasn't seen me before. Throughout the week I noticed he kept staring at me.... he's very tall. But he's very laid back because often I heard him say "it is what it is...". Grandma worked hard on mommy and my baby shower. I got a bunch of new clothes and blankets to dirty up :) I got to go visit my Auntie Lori and Uncle Randy & Auntie Lee's houses. On Monday we saw the movie 10,000 BC but the tiger with the big teeth scared me... I think
I poop'ed a little - oops. For the way home mommy fixed the computer and we watched "The Contract" which made it go much faster. I could tell mommy was hungry because even before we took off she asked the flight attendant if they'd be serving snack packets... she ate hers, then daddy's when he fell asleep... then an orange and two candy bars... mommy was hungry.... We finally got home and everything is back to normal.
I poop'ed a little - oops. For the way home mommy fixed the computer and we watched "The Contract" which made it go much faster. I could tell mommy was hungry because even before we took off she asked the flight attendant if they'd be serving snack packets... she ate hers, then daddy's when he fell asleep... then an orange and two candy bars... mommy was hungry.... We finally got home and everything is back to normal.
32 weeks... a few new "things"
So we're 32 weeks in and VERY excited... besides the morning sickness this pregnancy has been a breeze! Lately I've had a little trouble sleeping - mostly because my belly is so big it's hard to find a good spot in bed. I'm tipping the scale at 188 lbs, ugh. But we're still going to the gym and staying pretty active so that helps. My latest issue is an annoying case of acid reflux. Now it's due to the pregnancy so I hope it will stop after baby comes, but it's rough... the articles at WebMD said it's not wise to take meds for it, as they can lead to asthma for our baby later in life. So we're going to keep truck'n :)
Eight more weeks to go!
Eight more weeks to go!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wonderful Visit Home to Cali... family, showers and friends - oh my!
Mike and I just got back from California... we had a great visit and stayed with my parents. Mom and dad picked us up and Grandpa was surprised by his little girls SIZE! awesome - "whoa" is exactly what you want to hear when you're 7 1/2 months pregnant and haven't seen your dad in months :)
My having to work remotely in the mornings gave Mike a chance to watch basketball (he loved the time difference - games started at 9 AM!) then it was off to the gym and over to the Irvine Spectrum for a little window shopping. Thursday we went up with dad, mom and Roxy to get the boat for the Man Trip (a.k.a. "Get out of the house while all the women are there for the shower trip"). Mike and I couldn't believe all the boats, campers, cars, etc at the storage place - it's OC Excess to a tee! It was wonderful to be home for momma's home cooking... I enjoy being in the kitchen, but I 100% appreciate being home and being taken care of - especially when it's by my momma!
Friday was more of the same... work/basketball, gym, etc... That night we went up to Lori's with mom and dad and met Ran, Lee and the boys for dinner. It was WONDERFUL all being together - we laughed and ate a lot! Mike and I got to meet Lori's pup - Marley and see Brian (her bf) so it was well overdue. We spent the night and played a little Wii to top of a great day!
Saturday is a blur! We had a wonderful baby shower with family and friends! The house looked great! Mom had food everywhere, a few game stations and baby decor/presents all over! This baby is spoiled from day one - that's for sure. The games were fun and I loved all the spit towels and bibs people decorated... the ribbon around the belly is my favorite shower game (it was a hit!). We opened presents and ate yummy cake (Lee, the cake was great!)... the sangria went fast with 50 plus ladies! :) A big thanks to Aunt Sue as well, thanks for all your help! That night, we all crashed - exhausted.
Sunday we went to church for the longest reading ever... passion of Christ (reenacts how Jesus died). Of course my feet, legs and back were screaming and Mike was all worried - but we hung in there and enjoyed a great mass. I miss our Church. It feels so familiar and I'm happy our baby will have his baptism there as well! :) We went out for breakfast and it was back to the house for some paperwork for dad, more basketball for Mike, and off to Babies R Us for mom and I. We had to return a few things and made the rounds at the mall (for some cute Spring flats - ugh, no heels!). Then it was off to brother and Lee's to visit and have an early dinner. We had a great visit and found out Wilson has a little fetish of his own - belly buttons! Loves them! So mine was fascinating for him :) The boys are getting so big and have plenty of smiles and hugs to share - it was great!
Monday and Tuesday went quick too... we flew out Tuesday afternoon. With the tearful goodbyes behind us we were on our way to VA. Mom and dad will be flying out for our baby boy's arrival - so it's 8 weeks and counting.... so goes the countdown. :)
My having to work remotely in the mornings gave Mike a chance to watch basketball (he loved the time difference - games started at 9 AM!) then it was off to the gym and over to the Irvine Spectrum for a little window shopping. Thursday we went up with dad, mom and Roxy to get the boat for the Man Trip (a.k.a. "Get out of the house while all the women are there for the shower trip"). Mike and I couldn't believe all the boats, campers, cars, etc at the storage place - it's OC Excess to a tee! It was wonderful to be home for momma's home cooking... I enjoy being in the kitchen, but I 100% appreciate being home and being taken care of - especially when it's by my momma!
Friday was more of the same... work/basketball, gym, etc... That night we went up to Lori's with mom and dad and met Ran, Lee and the boys for dinner. It was WONDERFUL all being together - we laughed and ate a lot! Mike and I got to meet Lori's pup - Marley and see Brian (her bf) so it was well overdue. We spent the night and played a little Wii to top of a great day!
Saturday is a blur! We had a wonderful baby shower with family and friends! The house looked great! Mom had food everywhere, a few game stations and baby decor/presents all over! This baby is spoiled from day one - that's for sure. The games were fun and I loved all the spit towels and bibs people decorated... the ribbon around the belly is my favorite shower game (it was a hit!). We opened presents and ate yummy cake (Lee, the cake was great!)... the sangria went fast with 50 plus ladies! :) A big thanks to Aunt Sue as well, thanks for all your help! That night, we all crashed - exhausted.
Sunday we went to church for the longest reading ever... passion of Christ (reenacts how Jesus died). Of course my feet, legs and back were screaming and Mike was all worried - but we hung in there and enjoyed a great mass. I miss our Church. It feels so familiar and I'm happy our baby will have his baptism there as well! :) We went out for breakfast and it was back to the house for some paperwork for dad, more basketball for Mike, and off to Babies R Us for mom and I. We had to return a few things and made the rounds at the mall (for some cute Spring flats - ugh, no heels!). Then it was off to brother and Lee's to visit and have an early dinner. We had a great visit and found out Wilson has a little fetish of his own - belly buttons! Loves them! So mine was fascinating for him :) The boys are getting so big and have plenty of smiles and hugs to share - it was great!
Monday and Tuesday went quick too... we flew out Tuesday afternoon. With the tearful goodbyes behind us we were on our way to VA. Mom and dad will be flying out for our baby boy's arrival - so it's 8 weeks and counting.... so goes the countdown. :)
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
VA Baby Shower was Great!
What a wonderful weekend!! Jess put together a great shower and I even had a surprise visit from my mom and sister! We had a great spread with tons of food and drinks... chocolate cupcakes to boot! The games were fun - found out I'm 42" round, after about half the party (including my mother in law and sister) guessed closer to 80" with the ribbon game :) Amy Meli rocked everyone in the "name baby related items" game with over 40 items in 4 minutes... I had about 14 - think that means I'm in for a surprise, with how much we need?! All the gifts were perfect - useful, soft and blue, green or yellow... putting them away for baby was even fun!
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who attended and contributed to the party. There were plenty of east coasters we missed but we LOVED hearing from you guys too! Grandma and Grandpa Tunila (my parents) got us the crib so baby's room is officially a nursery and looks AMAZING... I keep walking in and just looking around smiling. Grandma and Grandpa Grant (Mike's parents gave us funds for baby as well - we've earmarked it for another big purchase and are just waiting on the next shower to see what it'll be :)
Next week we're off to Cali for the family baby shower - one spoiled baby that's for sure!
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who attended and contributed to the party. There were plenty of east coasters we missed but we LOVED hearing from you guys too! Grandma and Grandpa Tunila (my parents) got us the crib so baby's room is officially a nursery and looks AMAZING... I keep walking in and just looking around smiling. Grandma and Grandpa Grant (Mike's parents gave us funds for baby as well - we've earmarked it for another big purchase and are just waiting on the next shower to see what it'll be :)
Next week we're off to Cali for the family baby shower - one spoiled baby that's for sure!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Pictures are up online...
Hey guys,
Our pictures are up on the photographer's website - http://www.joelhoffmanphotography.com/home.php (heads up a few are topless, oh my!) go to Galleries and scroll down to Maternity three.
Our pictures are up on the photographer's website - http://www.joelhoffmanphotography.com/home.php (heads up a few are topless, oh my!) go to Galleries and scroll down to Maternity three.
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