Her name is...

We have a name! Well, at least I think we do. We have decided on Kailey Anne. The night before Thanksgiving Rob and I talked about announcing the name and I asked if we were settled on Kailey. He said he really didn't care. So we told everyone. The next night he decides to tell me how much he liked the name Caitlin. WHAT?!?! I have been asking him for months about names. Caitlin was one of my original top 3 names. Now I am thinking that we just told everyone and now you actually speak up and say you liked the original name. I figured we would just tell everyone its between Caitlin and Kailey and we will wait till we see her. Before I could even do that he tells me that he really likes the name Kailey now. He thought it was something I just made up since he didn't know anyone by that name. He was over at a friends house and when he told his friend the name, he realized that he actually did know someone names Kailey. So now all of a sudden it's ok. He is so weird. Now I wouldn't go get her name engraved, embroidered, painted, etc on anything. It could change. But as of now, our name for Shrimpy is Kailey!

The Unwed Mom to Be

I no longer wear my wedding ring. Some days I have no problems and other days that thing couldn't be tighter on me. I have given up. I take off my socks at night and I have marks around my ankles. I am starting to develop cankles. I have trouble tying my shoes and some of my maternity shirts can no longer be worn. I am growing out of them... and my newer bras. Sometimes I feel like the girl from Willy Wonka who blew up like a blueberry. 7 more weeks.

I'm Done

I know that I have been very lucky to have such an easy pregnancy so far. Some people love being pregnant, others hate it. Me... I couldn't care less. I just know that I am coming up on 32 weeks and I am ready to be done with it. I am not ready for the baby yet, just done with the pregnancy. My belly gets in the way, I am short of breath, I get charley horses a few times a week, my back is now starting to get sore, I am tired of peeing myself, and I can't sleep. Fun times. Last night I was up from 3-4:30am. Shrimpy seems to wake me up about 3am and majority of the time I can go back to sleep. But sometimes I just lay there, wide awake. Then the gerbils kick in. You know, all those thoughts that you have racing through your mind and you cant get them out. Last night it was thoughts about our house and selling, moving, redecorating what would be her room in our house now. I finally had to put the tv on to clear my head.

I did have my check up at the doctors today. She has a healthy heartbeat and all my issues (shortness of breath, charley horses) are normal. So that's all good news. Its crazy to think that she could be here in 4-8 weeks. Time is flying!!!

Welcome Baby Audra!

I just wanted to say a little congrats to Kelly! She finally had her baby on Nov 9th. She was due Oct 23rd and then again on Oct 29th. She had a beautiful baby girl, 8lbs 3oz. I know you were just waiting so our daughters would be closer in age. Congrtas!

Last class!

Even I didn't want to go to Baby Care Basics last night. I came home from work and fell asleep. I have been so tired lately and just cant seem to catch up. Shrimpy is doing somersaults all night long which wake me up in the middle of the night, I am short of breath (which I read is normal, she is just getting too big!) and we seem to constantly have something going on.

Class last night was pretty informative. There was a police/EMT there to talk about the safety of car seats and how to install one. I think it actually held Rob's interest for a bit. Then the boring instructor started. I almost fell asleep, I think Rob actually did. She was going on about feeding and then the baby blues and how life changes. The helmet head guy from last week asked about giving the baby soy milk and tofu this week. That is going to be one messed up kid.

On break we went down to get Rob some candy to wake him up a bit. I was looking at my reflection in the window and commented on how big my butt is getting. Leave it to Rob... It sure is. Thanks babe. I know it is, but you aren't supposed to say it.

Well we made it through the classes and should have an idea of what we're doing... I guess time will only tell. 9 more weeks to go!

The Baby Shower

Talk about overwhelming! All the people, all the gifts, all the questions... It was a lot to take it.

Our shower couldn't have been nicer. My mom put in to much time to making everything perfect and it was. The food was delicious, so many people showed up and everyone was more then generous with their gifts. We have so many cute clothes that I just cant wait to dress her in! We got about all our big items and gift cards to purchase the rest of the things on the registries.

After the shower we loaded everything up and took it too moms house. Her condo looks more like Babies R Us now. Here are a few pictures from the shower!

Baby Care Basics Class

Last night we had our Baby Care Basics class. The lady teaching it couldn't have been more boring. I was about ready to fall asleep. She was telling us how all the items that you register for are not necessary and common sense type of things. All i could think about was Rob is going to be ticked that I made him go to this.

Did you know that a kid typically goes through 9000 diapers before they are trained?

We got to get the dolls to practice on. First we learned to swaddle the baby. I did it first and then had Rob do it. He forgot one step and had the kid wrapped all goofy. He had me cracking up. Then he started to whisper to me how the class we were in was racist. All the babies were taken except the little black one and how lonely that little baby looked.

The lady went over how to pick up a baby but no one used the dolls for this and then she showed us how to give a sponge bath. Once again, no one did anything but watched. I guess I could have made the first move and did it with her but no one else was so I felt silly. We did learn how to change the diaper and clean up that mess. Funny how Rob passed the doll right over to me.

There was a guy in the class who asked dumb questions. I had to try not to laugh at him. He asked how you don't scratch the baby's eyes when you clean them with a washcloth. The teacher looked at him like um.... the baby does have reflexes and will close his eyes when you come near them. The best question was... What do you think about baby helmets for safety? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Might as well slap a note on your kids back that says LOSER! That's the type of person who puts their kid on a leash.

Next week we have a police officer coming in to talk about putting in a car seat and safety. Maybe it will be a little more hands on but so far I was kind of disappointed.

2 Week Appointments

I can't believe we are already at the stage where my doctors appointments are every two weeks. I had an appointment on Thursday and things are good- good heartrate, I measured good, everything is good. I am however starting to get a cold from the wonderful new daddy to be. Thanks. I have been trying to drink a lot of fluids and rest but I am still feeling a bit worn out. Last night dad came home late and then I couldnt get to sleep. Did you know that Blind Date is on at 3:30am and Fresh Prince is on at 4am? I tried explaining to Rob that I need to get some rest. He tells me that I already get 2-3 more hours a night then him and I tell him I am pregnant and need to get some sleep. He tells me that I am throwing out the trump card.

Let me explain how I never use my pregnany as an excuse. I am picking up too many heavy things, bending down way too much and I dont complain about it. I would like to strap 30lbs on to him and see what he has to say then. I could be a lot worse, he should be happy he is so lucky that I have had an easy pregnancy!

Well we are off to look at a new house. I will be able to have a great blog next week - My baby shower! I cant wait!