Tuesday, September 21, 2010

One BLESSED little boy….

Today the incredible ladies I work with threw me a shower! I have learned that second babies don’t get nearly the cool gifts as the first one, but these ladies did a great job! Trace has plenty of diapers, wipes, bath stuff and clothes! Trenton even got a cute little “Big Brother” gift! He is going to be so excited! The ladies closed the office and we enjoyed lunch, good conversation and plenty of gifts! Gene and I know how lucky we are to have such great jobs with people who care about us. I don’t think sweet little Trace knows what a big fan club he already has! Thank you Maxim for the shower and gifts! I will miss everyone while I am out on maternity leave!

The decorations were It’s A Boy with Trains!    DSC03667

The gift table! Look at that HUGE box of diapers! DSC03669

The cute diaper cake my friend Amanda made! She used my favorite Target diapers!

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This cake was SOOOO delicious! DSC03674

My work buddies! They all chipped in for the HUGE pile of gifts in front of me! DSC03681

Trace’s new wardrobe (this only skims the surface of what he actually got)!

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His Halloween Shirt! He will definitely wear this on Halloween Day!DSC03685

There is nothing better than a pot luck lunch from our office! These ladies really know how to cook! Everything was so good I went back for seconds and then maybe thirds at 4 o’clock today!DSC03673

Some of the Maxim Ladies!  DSC03690

Look at sweet Julie who shares my appreciation for saving tissue paper! She folded it all very nicely! DSC03691

Oh My Goodness! Look at all this stuff! DSC03692

So I had to sneak a peak at Trenton’s Big Brother present and it was candy, candy, candy, this AWESOME CB Shirt and more candy! DSC03705

I am also taking home a huge thing of balloons for Trenton to enjoy! Thank you to all of the ladies who made this shower possible and for everyone who gave us gifts! I just don’t know how we would make it without such an incredible support system!

One more shower this weekend!!

33 Weeks

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I even let the belly hang out the bottom because that’s usually what it looks like when I am home!

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far: 33 Weeks

Size of Baby: He is about 17 inches long and weighs about 4 lbs. He is the size of a pineapple.

Total Weight Gain: 21 lbs

Gender: Boy! Trace Daniel

Maternity Clothes: That is all I can wear at this point and even those are getting uncomfortable. Would like to go naked at all times!

Movement: I am getting some mighty painful kicks and turns all day!

Food Cravings: Cherry Coke. Not much room for food these days!

What I Miss: Cool weather! Sitting comfortably! Seeing my feet! Not having to pee every time I stand up!

Sleep: I sleep for a couple hours at a time, wake up hot, go potty, back to sleep. Nice routine to get me ready for a newborn!

Best "Big Brother" Moment: Trenton has discovered if you put toys on my belly Trace will kick them. So the other night I had Spider Man and 3 other super heros on my tummy and he would say “Kickem’ baby Trace, Kickem’”

What I am looking forward to: My shower at work

Doctor Appointment: September 22, 2010

32 Weeks

No picture because I cannot seem to locate the one I took!

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far: 32 Weeks

Size of Baby: He is about 16.7 inches long and weighs about 3.75 lbs. He is the size of large jicama.

Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs

Gender: Boy! Trace Daniel

Maternity Clothes: That is all I can wear at this point and even those are getting uncomfortable

Movement: He is very active right after my morning coffee and right before bed! He loves to hear his Daddy and Big Brother talk! He is starting to drop more too!

Food Cravings: Chocolate dipped oreos (my MIL left some at our house…shame on her!) and Cherry Coke

What I Miss: Cool weather! Sitting comfortably! Seeing my feet!

Sleep: Sleep has been rough lately. I feel like my belly is heavy when I lay on my side, even with a body pillow! Lately I have found a position that takes up the whole bed and I sleep all night! Sorry honey!

Best "Big Brother" Moment: He asked me if he could go outside and before I could respond he said “Maybe not, No, You Tummy hurt” and just smiled! Oh this sweet boy doesn’t miss a thing!

What I am looking forward to: Finish Painting nursery (Thanks to my awesome sister) and organizing clothes!

Doctor Appointment: Everything looks good, strong heartbeat, good weight gain! On track for October 27!

Next Doctor Appointment: September 22 – 34 weeks! Huge milestone for me!!