What an AWESOME baby shower I had...

...what can I say? This baby shower went off without a hitch! It was truly amazing and I am still excited about it, even though it's been over and done with for many hours now! My friends Stephanie, Glynnis, Erin, Jacquelyn and their mama's really went over and above what I could have ever dreamed of. Just amazing! I really was blessed with tons of gifts. I came home and started going thru everything to try and get organized and realized that we really got a lot! Now I just have to find a place for it! Ha. I received tons of gift cards, so I believe I will be able to purchase the crib and dresser/changer online this coming week...I know Karsten is looking forward to putting them together! ha. There's just so much to be thankful for that I am at a loss for words. I love all of my friends and family. And I'm glad those who were able to come, did come, so they could celebrate this exciting time with me. Here are some pictures...but there will also be a link at the bottom to all of them!

Love you all!

Can't wait!

Tomorrow is my baby shower...and I simply can't wait...

All is STILL well...34 weeks

Had another appointment this morning...seems to be my life every other Wednesday! I only gained 3 pounds in the last two weeks...woohoo! So that puts me at 10 lbs. over my start weight. Not bad...not bad. My gut grew like 3 inches - EEK! My blood pressure is still awesome (I was always worried that it would be bad becaues it wasn't the greatest before pregnancy...but pregnancy has really done wonders for my body! Well besides the getting bigger thing). Kaydon's heartbeat is the cutest! I love listening to it. What a strong little man! God is truly amazing...to think that He created us, and created women the way he did to where another human being could be formed in her womb...I think when a woman gets the opportunity to go thru this "journey" you really do realize how great God is. Not that I never realized it before, but it's just from a different angle. I have been SO thankful for a carefree, uneventful pregnancy. I was created for this...something that I always dreamed of doing was having a child and raising them in the ways of the Lord. Just as my parents did, and their parents did, and so on. It's a family legacy that I plan on carrying forward...moving forward...that song is just now playing on my computer while I type this...YOU MAKE ALL THINGS NEW AND YOU MAKE ALL THINGS NEW YES YOU MAKE ALL THINGS NEW...Moving forward! It's me and Karsten's time to move foward with what God has given us and raise this child in a loving Christian home. Seems like a big task! But we both realize we can't do it alone...we will definitely be leaning on Jesus and each other and looking to our families for support.

Wow, I didn't start this entry thinking I was really going to "journal" but it just happened. I guess it was on my heart.

My shower is this weekend and I can't wait! People will be coming that I haven't seen in a long time...it will be nice! I am so blessed to have the friends and family I have. Truly blessed.

Anywho...that's enough...gotta get back to work!

More Room Pics

The Longhorn is finished!!

3D Ultrasound - SO COOL!!

So I just got back from having the 3D ultrasound. What an experience! Kaydon didn't want his "picture" taken for sure! At the start, he was completely faced towards my back. So I rolled around side to side a bit...jiggled my belly...and he eventually turned a little bit. So all the pictures we got were of his profile. Which is just fine! I can still see what he will somewhat look like when he's here in my arms! He's got my nose and looks like he has Karsten's forehead and eyebrow bone structure. He's chunky though! Really chunky cheeks and a double chin...we are going on a diet little dude! Haha. Just kidding. Well...maybe.

I just can't wait till the little guy is here...these pictures will hold me over for a second...but not for long!

I'm so excited!

So I just scheduled to have a 3D ultrasound done TOMORROW at 3pm. I can't wait. I really REALLY can't wait. Karsten is of course going to go with me and then my parents want to go as well. I'll post the pictures once I get them. I can't wait to see what this little man looks like...just the slightest glimpse of what he is going to look like when he's out of my belly is going to be breathtaking I'm sure!

Working on Kaydon's Room

Today Karsten traced on the wall the longhorn we picked to have in Kaydon's room. We were going to go with a more "baby-ish" Bevo (the one that is on my shower invites)...but we saw this one in a store on a little t-shirt and loved it! So I went and found it online. I can't wait to start painting it - will be this week sometime...I hope! Then all I need are the longhorn curtains, furniture...and the baby! WOOHOO.

I can't believe it...

OK...so yesterday when I got home from work, I went to change into some capris and a shirt (it was hot yesterday!). Well the capris that I put on...which happened to be the last pair of normal "non-pregnancy" pants I had left that fit - DIDN"T FIT!! They wouldn't even come close to zipping and/or buttoning. I just wore these on Monday! As in 5 days ago. No wonder my stomach was a lot more uncomfortable this week...it was growing...big time. I am so bummed though because those were frankly my most comfortable pair of pants that I'd put on if I didn't want to wear regular long jeans. I still wore them last night to my little cousin's bday party at gattiland - I just didn't have them zipped or buttoned. My shirt had a tight band at the bottom of it that helped keep them up. Pregnancy woes...haha. The end...

Things look good...of course

So I had another doctor's appointment this morning. All is well!! OF COURSE! I put on about 5 pounds in the past 2 weeks (but remember it was CHRISTMAS!!! and NEW YEARS!!). Weight overall is still good though. I've only put on a total of 7 pounds from my starting weight - so that is pretty darn good if you think about it :-) My nurse and doctor both asked if they could clone me today so that all of their patients were as easy and problem free as I was. My blood pressure remains to be good and my urine continues to show no signs of whatever they are looking for (too much protein or something). My gut continues to grow and be right on track...and Kaydon's heartbeat is as strong as ever. I just love listening to his heartbeat! I asked the doctor when we'd be able to tell how big he is and she said that usually around 36 or 37 weeks she's able to get her hands around him and tell how big he is...so I'm counting down...3 1/2 weeks till then! I have 2 more biweekly appointments and then it goes to every week...WOW...reality check! I'm about to have a baby. BRING IT ON!!!

It's getting close

So I decided to start this blog spot for all my friends and family around the world. I will use this spot to keep everyone updated with life but mostly baby news. If you know me, you know that I like to keep people in the loop...and I LOVE to share photos. So once the little guy is here, there will be lots of updates and lots of photos!

I'll be 32 weeks tomorrow, January 5th...which means I'll be starting my 8th month. I've been going to the doctor now for the past few months every two stinkin weeks...that's right, every two (2) weeks! All they do is weigh me (ugh), measure how big my gut is getting...and listen to his heartbeat. Which is my most favorite thing of all. I'm hoping here soon, I'll have another ultrasound...frankly, I'd like to know how big he is! With Karsten as big as he is...and how big he was when he was born (God bless you Linda!) I'd like to know what I'm dealing with here! He feels huge already! His kicks and nudges are getting harder and stronger. I was brought to tears a few times this past week...like he had saved up all his energy and gave me a big headbutt or kick. Karsten says "yeah that's my boy!"

We can't wait for the little guy to get here. The baby shower is coming up on January 24th and I am very much looking forward to filling up his room with "stuff." I spent part of my vacation painting his room (yes I painted...don't freak out). The theme is nothing other than Texas Longhorns...Karsten is very excited about that.

Anywho...

Enjoy these photos...Not sure how much I'll be "blogging" but check back here frequently! Especially after the little guy gets here.

Love to all!

Karsten and I on Christmas Eve

8 Months

Kaydon's Room (Phase 1)