Sunday, April 14, 2013

Spring in the Desert

Here in the desert, we are really trying to enjoy the beautiful weather that spring has brought us. We are well aware of the fact that summer is quickly approaching, and it's going to be absolutely miserable. So, this morning we headed out to the Desert Botanical Gardens to see some spring flowers. Who would have guessed that the desert has so many beautiful colors?








This is a terribly unflattering picture of both of us, but it's probably (hopefully) one of the very last photos of just the two of us pre-baby. So I'll cherish it. 





Thursday, April 11, 2013

38 weeks

Wow, I can't believe I'm posting my 38 week update already. Didn't we just announce this pregnancy? Crazy!


How far along: 38 weeks
Baby is the size of: Watermelon (19-22 inches, 7 lbs)
Total weight gain/loss: 23 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes! I am sooo tired of maternity clothes and I can't wait to wear my normal stuff. I've really only bought a few things, so I feel like I'm wearing the same thing every.single.day...
Stretch marks: Yes, a few small ones on my hips.
Sleep: Still really good. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I think I'm in for a rude awakening when I have to be up with the baby every two hours, after getting a blissful 8-9 hours a night for the last few months...
Best moment this week: Finishing up all the baby stuff. Car seat is installed, bags are packed and baby clothes are washed. We are ready whenever he is. (Well at least I am, David has asked him kindly to stay in for at least another week while he finishes up some stuff at work...)
Miss Anything: A flat stomach...
Movement: Yes, he's been moving a lot lately. I love feeling his feet poke me. Luckily he doesn't keep me up at night though. 
Food cravings: None really. Maybe apple juice?
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: Yep.
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: Lots of braxton hicks, but no painful contractions. As of yesterday I was 1 cm dilated and 60% effaced. Things are moving in the right direction!
Belly Button in or out: Out
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: Both! ;)
Looking forward to: Meeting baby boy! These last few weeks are just dragging on and the anticipation is killing me. I don't mind if he's overdue, I just want to know WHEN he's coming. The planner in me is having a really hard time just letting go. I'm really not that nervous about the delivery. I know it's going to be terrible, but it will be so worth it in the end! I just can't wait to finally meet our sweet boy!!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Georgia goes to the beach

On our way to drop Elise off at LAX, we stopped at the beach for a quick walk. It was Georgia's first time at the beach and she had an absolute blast. It was so cute!














Friday, April 5, 2013

Baby shower

Casey and Annet threw us a wonderful baby shower in LA last weekend. 

Decorations and food. 




Closeup of the beautiful cake Casey made us. 


Family shots.





Games and opening presents. 






 Casey and Annet, thank you so much for a wonderful baby shower. And a special thank you to Elise for coming all the way from DC for the weekend. We had such a wonderful time!