Introducing Baby Boy N!

 

On May 14th, 2014 we went for our private 3D ultrasound session! My wife, Baby C and a few family members and close friends had the opportunity to share this special moment. It was awesome! I was exactly 32 weeks 6 days. I wasn't sure if we would be able to get pictures of his face because some of the suggestions I read said that between 28-31 weeks was the best time. So needless to say we were pushing it. lol

 

Part of our package was a CD of the session, printed 3D and black & white images. We saw him smiling, opening his mouth, sucking his thumb (side-ways), and even crying/frowning!!!!!! OMG! I couldn't believe it! Technology is so amazing I tell ya.

 

This session made everything seem so damn real. Most people say it "hits" them after the babyshower but for me it was seeing our son on that huge flat screen monitor. To see him crying and not be able to hold him almost made me want to tell the tech to stop the session! lol Like, he was right there! On the screen. Chubby cheeks, long fingers and everything. Oh, and this time he made SURE we knew he was a boy. Spread eagle for all to see lol My wife bought a heartbeat bear. We had one from Baby C and it was only fitting to complete the set with one pink bear and one blue one. His heartbeat was fast! She said 165bpm. It's never been that high! So of course I called the OB the next morning to inquire and find out if I should be concerned. I was told it's perfectly fine.

 

Sidebar: My mom placed her hand on my stomach and he moved and kicked. She was like "Oh wooooow!" I'm glad she got that opportunity. It was a precious small moment between her and I while waiting to go into the ultrasound room. It's a huge step for her and I because with me not being "girly" and her not being really "expressive" we don't have too many memories like that. In fact, my pregnancy/labor/birthing will probably be the only time. lol I'm cool with that tho.

 

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Look at those LIPS! So adorable! That little nose and those lips melt my heart. My wife & I think he's gonna look like Baby C. We think our donor just has strong genes. Time will tell. I can't believe how plump he's looking. At first I said he would probably weigh around 6lbs....my wife has said the same as Baby C (7lbs 13oz) or a little bigger, like 8lbs.  Either way....41 days and counting. We are so ready to meet this little Guy! I'm 34 weeks 1 day. Yay! Oh, I got my whooping cough shot yesterday and thank God I have no soreness at all! Life is Grand.

 

 

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Surprise Shower @ Work!

 

 

Well, my coworkers really got me good yesterday! They threw me a surprise Baby Shower. It really touched me. I was totally not expecting them to go all out like they did. How awesome?! I'm truly blessed. We received lots of cute clothes, toys and cash/giftcards for Baby Boy N. I couldn't wait to get home so my wife could go thru everything. lol We are all set! Now we just wait out the next 41 days for the BIG MOMENT!

 

 

I had to snap a pic of the food & delicious cupcakes! Yum! They even did the Monster's Inc theme. I was really touched and had to step out for a moment because I knew I was gonna cry. Which I did..........

 

Here's a recap pic. This has been an amazing journey.

 

 

32 weeks! Baby Shower Recap *Picture Heavy*

 

Well...I guess the beans of Baby Boy N's name has been spilled. lol Oh well.

 

First: Thanks so much for all the positive feedback on my last entry, the letter to my son. It was an emotional entry for me and that whole day was just full of tears of joy & thankfulness. Thank you all. I appreciate it.

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Our shower was awesome! Honestly it was way more than we expected. It was such a blessing. I still can't believe I will be 32 weeks tomorrow and the shower has already come and gone. The theme of the shower & the nursery is Monster's Inc. We LOVE how it all came together. My best friend's, my wife's best friend and my family did everything for the shower. My wife's family bought enough clothes to last Baby Boy a lifetime. Again, we were so blessed.

 

Everyone really showed up & showed out for us and it was actually kinda bittersweet. I guess because this is the last time we will experience a shower. A new baby. Pregnancy. This part of our journey is all over for us. When the little guy arrives.....that's it. So while we are enjoying the last few weeks of pregnancy and nesting...we are also looking forward to our new life with two kids & no more pregnancies.

 

I get my wife back. My body back. Her body back *evil laugh* My Beer back. My physical abilities back. My energy back. ME BACKKKK! You get the picture.......

 

I did have a semi-meltdown this past weekend because I was just miserable. I've been suffering from pregnancy rhinitis since 18 weeks 1 day {basically congestion and I can't breathe without using nasal spray}, I get tired so quickly and I was just so overwhelmed. I felt bad about complaining because I know so many women want so badly to be in my shoes...I didn't want to sound ungrateful. I am grateful. We prayed for this pregnancy & our baby like everyone else...but it still doesn't negate the fact that I'm human & making a baby is the hardest task EVER! And...I'm allowed to complain every now and again. It's healthy to let it out....

 

As far as the baby news goes....He's VERY active and we are both doing well. God is good. I had my 31 week appointment the other day. He's measuring right on target. I won't go back again until 35 weeks. We have 57 days left! Whoa! I think he's head down because I now feel his hiccups down low and kicks up high near my ribs. He loves to snuggle on my right side & moves constantly. He always reminds me that he's there. I love it & I'm enjoying the last few days with him in my womb.

 

Here are some pics from our baby shower. I think it turned out super cute. I tried to snap as many pics as I could before everyone showed up. I'm glad I did. I had to capture all the wonderful details that made our day so special. We received TONS of gifts! Like, we really don't need anything else because we are all set. I feel blessed beyond measure.

 

I hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

31 weeks! Letter to Baby N + Babyshower

My heart explodes with Love

Tomorrow I will officially be 31 weeks! Whooohoooooo! I honestly cannot believe we only have 64 days plus or minus until we welcome our baby boy. It's still surreal.

I went in for my 30 week appointment last week and everything looks great. Baby Boy's heartbeat was strong, my weight gain has slowed down {Thank GOD} and I passed my glucose test. My swelling has also decreased and I think it's because I've started drinking a lot more water. Next up I have been advised to get the whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) sometime between now and 36 weeks.

Our Baby shower is THIS Sunday!!! Holy crap! I'm so excited. I'm also thankful we decided to have it at 31 weeks because as the weeks progress I don't know if I will feel like being bothered with it all. Don't get me wrong...I'm thankful as ever BUT the thought of having to actually get dressed and put on real clothes and look presentable and be chipper and entertain folks....overwhelms me a bit. So at 31 weeks I'm still good with it all....anything further, Ummmmm not so much. lol

I will post pics and share that special day with my blogger family so be ready for a pic heavy post! :-)

Dear Son,

Well kiddo...we are almost at the end of our journey together. I tear up just writing that. No...I cry. My biggest sacrifice was giving you life. It's the most unselfish thing I've ever done and I thank you. Having you inside my body has taught me so much. I now know how to be and accept vulnerability, being fragile and being humble. You are truly a miracle. All I want to do is keep you safe. Inside of me you are protected from the world. But I know I will have to eventually expose you to life outside of the womb and sometimes that scares me.
I love you so much. I'm proud of myself and I pray you are proud of your MaMa as well. I did it Baby boy! I did something everyone thought I wouldn't....I made the decision to give you life. I knew it was YOU all along! I felt it from the moment you were conceived. My Son. My Baby Boy. I waited 36 years to carry & birth a baby...now I know it was 36 years of prepping my heart and mind to birth you. I hope you love your new family. You have a wonderful Mommy and Big Sister waiting for you here. We love you so much! We prayed and God sent you down from the clouds just to complete our little family. You are so wanted and so loved by so many people. Take all the time you need to cook because your Mama is going to cry a lot and be a little sad once you are no longer in her belly. I will be okay though.
We have about 2 months left of our special journey and I pray over you every day that we both come home from the hospital healthy. I hope you're ready for your birthday! I love you I love you I love you........I cry when I think of you being disconnected from the life-line we now share. You will be our Baby Boy....YOU are the beautiful 4th soul who will complete our set. Our Family created by Love.

Until we meet face to face,
MaMa