2 months old....Wow!

My mother's ring Aaron got me for having Noah.  It is a peridot--for Noah's birthstone...ironically it is my birthstone also. 

Time sure does fly.  We are going to Auntie's house this afternoon for a Halloween party.  So, I will post pictures of Noah in his little outfit.  It is the only outfit where the hat actually fits him.  We are starting to get a pretty good system down.  He wakes up about 5-6am to eat and then naps a little longer.  He does not let me nap though-I have started to put him in his swing about then and then I can fall asleep for a little longer.  We play and watch some TV--he naps about 1p and then we go for a walk and do some house work...and then bath time and bed time he is pretty much out at 8p. 
Aaron has been pretty great!  He has gone through a pretty hard time with Brandon being diagnosed with Epilepsy.  Brandon is taking it pretty hard too...he decided to move over Benbrook and now goes to Western Hills.  It was pretty weird...but we are learning to live with the new norm.  He is going to see a cronic disease counselor...hopefully that starts to help with the anger Brandon has right now. 
Every morning with Aaron leaves for work he talks with Noah and usually gets about 10 minutes of smiles and coo's...so that has to be a pretty awesome way to leave for the day.

Go Rangers!  Dad and Noah are really excited to see the Rangers win the World Series.

Pancho and Mom aren't too excited..but woohoo anyway!!!

Could I be worse at updating my blog.....?????

Mister Noah has arrived.  He arrived at 7:34a on August 27th.  He was 8 lbs and 3oz and was 20 inches.  I was not dialating and had 50% more amnionic fluid then normal...so the doctor advised it would be better to do a c-section for health of me and the baby.  The longer we waited..the bigger that little man was going to get.  It was a pleasant deal though...except the epidural.  I will never get one of them again!  I hated it and panicked and was dripping sweat in like 2 seconds when the guys said..."There will be a clicking sound"  I did not like the clicking sound....

I was also laid off in the meantime too....10 years with BCD Travel and now I am unemployed.  I am looking for new jobs..but also enjoying my time with Noah.  I love staying home with him.  I wish that was an option..but unfortunately...the mommy has to work...So, I am looking :)

Milestones for Noah:
Breastfeeding is going great
I am 15 lbs less then I was when I got pregnant
He smiles all the time and is starting to coo alot
Last night...10/17/2010--he slept in his crib for the first time and Mommy actually didn't cry
We have been on play dates with Addison, Anika, Abigail, and Aidan...(notice that the last couple years there was an A trend...)
I will add more as they happen
I am going to be lazy...I am going to post a bunch of pictures of the last 7 weeks and then work on updating alot more. 

Just being adorable

One of his newborn pictures.  This is the outfit he came home from the hospital in.

His bath.  He loves them....He hates getting out of them though. 

Playing with Abigail

This made him happy....wrapped up in mommy's robe

Hanging out with his sister

First night in his crib.

This is c-section day.  I was massive huge.

Noah's first birthday party. 

It's been awhile since I have posted..sorry about that. :)

Today we are 38 weeks pregnant.  I am getting pretty uncomfortable.  I have been having some contractions.  Mostly just braxton hicks--but about every hour or so..I get some that are a little uncomfortable.  Dr. Maxwell--as of Friday advised that I am 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced.  So, we are at least doing something.  I am wondering about this kiddo....When is he going to make his debut!? 

We had our shower that Starr, Michele, Karina, Sarah and Jess through for us.  It was soo amazing.  I couldn't believe how many people came and how many awesome things they got for our little man.  Here are some pictures....

Here is me and Thing 1 and Thing 2.  Starr had a great idea to do a Dr. Suess theme.  I loveeeeeeeeeed it!!

Just a great shot of Noah and I.  Dang that kid is big!

Yummy red velvet cup cakes made by Sarah

Starr went with me to my birthing class.  We had a good time there.  Since that class is done and everything is pretty much unpacked and placed somewhere..I think we are pretty much ready for the big day. 

Let's see....pregnancy symptoms I could live without.   Peeing all the time!!!!  I realize that it is getting me ready to be up all night with a baby though--since I pee about 5-8 times a night. 

Swollen feet.  I still have ankles..but they are not pretty.  My toes look like little sausages. 

My blood pressure was a little high last Friday--so Dr. Maxwell told me to take it easy.  He said it could have something to do with the 100 plus degrees every day...but just rest inside and not to over do it.  So, now I am bored.  I want to do so many things..and I just can't.  So that isn't the most fun. 

Anywho.....that is about all I have for now.  This Friday the 20th is my next appt...so if we don't have a Noah by then..I'll update more. :)

Nursery Pictures and 10 weeks to go.....

This is obviously the crib and the name sign that The Mama made.  Way too cute!!!!

Aaron with the onesie I got him. 

OK--some updates. Went to the doctor on Friday the 18th. Apparently I am doing good on my weight gain...but this little dude in my belly is either very large or I am carrying very very large. I am measuring 3 weeks ahead of my actual size. Now, that doesn't mean anything really bad..it just means I could have a big guy on my hands....Aaron keeps joking that he is going to be wearing a 10 husky when he comes out. LOL!.
As of today though..I am 30 weeks pregnant. Weight gain is 15 pounds. Noah moves around like crazy. I have been feeling great still. The only thing that I am starting to have my foot hurt again...from my plantar fasciitis and my hips are starting to ache pretty bad at night time while I am sleeping.
I got to see the nursery on Father's day. It is absolutely awesomely gorgeous! It is perfect! Aaron and my Mom outdid themselves. Everything in it is perfect. I am going to start organizing the clothes and getting things put away soon. I put together our pack and play and will work on being able to take that apart and put it back together more....but it is awesome too.

On Friday, Aaron and I are heading out of town for the weekend.  We are going on a little babymoon.  Honestly...nothing big just a little road trip and some Aaron and Sheila time.  I am really looking forward to having a couple days off and doing nothing!!! 
Pancho Diva is going to Uncle Jeff's house to hang out with him and Festus.  They will have a good time.  She probably won't even miss me at all.  

Well, that is all for now......

28 weeks today!

Celebrated a nice night with The Mama for her birthday.  We kind of surprised her at the house....Of course we had her red velvet cake.  Mom even set such a good example that everyone got to test the icing before it was cut....here is a good example of the amount of icing in Jacob's body...his sugar rush.

My token Pancho Diva picture.  She is enjoying Mama's new couch. 

ON the baby front.....
We are in our third trimester and just moving along.  Nothing terribly exciting to report except that I just can't seem to do thing more then one day and then the next day seems to need to be a day of rest.  It kills me...but I am just listening to my body..when it says slow down---I slow down! 

This is 28 weeks.  Jacob's 3rd Birthday party

Cool Noah event:
EARLY this morning Pancho Diva was barking in her kennel and woke up Noah apparently.  He started moving around like crazy.  Same thing happened a little while ago...the phone rang while the room was very quiet and he did the same thing..moved around like crazy.  So he is responding to sounds right now....Seems like a good sign to me and a very cool thing to experience.  I am getting more and more excited to meet this little dude.

Also checked off the baby check list....We now have a pediatrician.  Meredith recommended to me....they sound great and I can't wait for the start of that.  That means he will be here and I have to take Noah to a doctor....No more Dr. Maxwell though..that will be sad!  To go from your OB to your Pediatrician....why is that an odd transition.

Ok...Well, I don't have much else to report.  Aaron and I are going tonight to do a tour of the hospital.  I have been pretty excited about that.  I can't wait to see where we get to bring Noah to the world in. 

And we have a baby shower this weekend.  My work friends are throwing Noah a shower.  I can not wait to see everyone.  I talk to them daily on the phone...but haven't seen half of these ladies in like 5 years or more.  It will be so nice to see everyone....and I get to dress up and get out and about...I love that too :)
Something about maternity clothes..makes me feel all dressed up.  I just love wearing them. 

Mother's Day 2010...and 24 weeks....16 to go!

I can not believe how fast this 9 months if flying by!  We celebrated Mother's day on Sunday.  Mama and Grandma Nancy came over and we had homemade lasagna made by Aaron...it was such a nice day! 
I am not sure how..but I don't have one picture of the day except of Festus and one of Aaron and I.

I also got to see Jen for a bit.  And finally meet Mia.  I was sooo happy to to see her.  It's amazing how fast time flies before you realize you haven't seen each other for 2 years.  Growing up is great..don't get me wrong..but it is also so hard sometimes to grasp missing people and moving on but not forgetting. 

As for being pregnant.  Noah is moving around like crazy!  I have downloaded a couple lullaby CDs onto my Itouch...and letting him listen.  I think he likes it.  As for food and eating and feeling good..things are great.  I am hungry as all get out!  I could eat a couple cows a day.  It is a big change from the first and most of the second trimester.  I wasn't nausous...or sick..just wasn't hungry at all.  Now....I feel like I have to eat meals between meals.  And my addiction to fast food has not subsided at all.  Today.....I want Taco Bueno soooooooo bad......Mucho Nachos are on the list for a must have!!!!  I am dog sitting right now..so probably isn't going to happen....probably for the best... :(

Anywho....looking forward to more things to come. :)

23 weeks and 17 to go...

Cousin Festus came over to play this past weekend....too cute...

Starr's birthday cake....She wants to be called Auntie---so we made the cake to her. :)

More Festus and Pancho Diva playing...too cute!

Festus is learning about the butt smell with dogs. 

Ok....as for the baby and me and progress.  Nothing much is new.  I have been relaxing as much as possible and just hanging out.  Noah is moving so much now.  It is soooo funny.  When I go pee 3-4 times in the middle of the night..that is his favorite time to hang out and move around.  You still can't feel him just by putting your hand on my tummy....but you can if you kind of lay on my hand.  Soon..I am sure everyone will be able to feel him dance away. 

Still feeling great!  I don't have much else to report right this second...I'll update more later this week when I get more pictures uploaded. :)