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1 month to go!

September 21, 2012

Here we are…1 month until the due date!  Yes, I originally had my due date as October 23rd but my doctor has always had it as October 21st.  At this point, I’m going with the closer date!  And if he wants to come even sooner than that, be my guest little guy!  I personally think October 15th is a great date – right, Susu?

The best word to describe me right now is uncomfortable.  and perhaps a little whiny and cranky.  🙂  My ankles are swollen, my clothes don’t fit and blah blah blah.  All that said, I’m still feeling good and keeping up (mostly) with Maxwell.  Just don’t ask me to bend over and pick up his toys!  🙂  I think my workouts with a trainer 3 mornings a week are making a big difference.  They’re keeping me strong and giving me energy.  Thanks Kathleen! I might not like all those push-ups, planks, squats and sliders but I know they’re good for me!  Just like last time, I plan to work out all the way up to the end if possible.  We’ll see!

Here I am in all my 35 week glory headed to workout at 7am…

If I could wear workout clothes every day I would…and, let’s get serious, I kinda do!  So stretchy and comfy!  It’s funny, I have all these cute cotton maternity dresses from last time that I haven’t worn at all this time.  I guess it’s because they’re not too practical when I’m constantly kneeling down to deal with Maxwell?  I don’t know but I do have a pair of jeans and few tanks that are my uniform right now.

Let’s hope they make it another month!

For now, I’m just going to soak up these next 4.5 (or less!) weeks with this smiley guy…

Have a great weekend!

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MBB

September 19, 2012

Just some cute pics of my cute boy…

He’s growing leaps and bounds every day, communicating more and making life so fun.  I must say, I’m going to miss it being just me and him in about 5 weeks.  I know BBB#2 is going to be perfect as well but…Maxwell will always be my first baby.

I guess the only thing better than getting to love on Maxwell is getting to love on Maxwell AND his baby brother!  🙂

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BBB2 in 4D!

August 24, 2012

Just like we did with Maxwell, Robert and I went up and did one of the 4D ultrasounds for BBB2.  And, just like with Maxwell, we got a GREAT result!  Let’s just say that I think BBB2 is going to be yet another Robert mini-me!  🙂

I’m 31 weeks and 4 days and they said that he’s measuring a few days big – 32 weeks and 1 day.  We’ll see if he actually makes his debut early or not!  They estimated him to be 4 lbs, 4 oz right now and he’s VERY active.  He didn’t stop moving during the whole ultrasound – no surprise to me!!  He’s been doing somersaults every day!

Warning – just like last time, some of you might find these pictures a bit freaky…but I think they’re really cool!  It’s amazing how great the technology is…and even how much better it’s gotten in the last 2 years!

Sweet little baby boy resting his chin on his arm…

a perfect little ear…

and a perfect little foot!

He even opened his eyes for us…

showed off his hand…

and scratched his cheek!

He then started to get a little tired and yawned…

and clearly indicated he wanted us to leave him alone!  I think he flipped us the bird!!  🙂

Ha!!

Now for a little comparison.  This is Maxwell on the left and BBB2 on the right…

Pretty darn similar, huh?  I think the noses are slightly different – BBB2’s looks a little more turned up to me – but the mouth, cheeks, and face shape are all the same!  Can’t wait to meet this little guy!!

In other news, we have a VERY exciting weekend ahead!!  Maxwell turns TWO (what?!) next week so we’re having a little party this weekend.  Family, cake and dump trucks…what more could a little boy want?!  See you next week with lots of fun birthday posts!

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Big Brother prep

August 9, 2012

So, BBB#2 is going to be here before we all know it!  2 months and 2 weeks and counting!  I had another doctor appointment last week and all looks good.  We’re getting the 4D ultrasound in just a few weeks and I can’t wait.  We got such great pictures with Maxwell’s and I’m hoping for the same with these!

I’m still not sure if we’re all ready for #2 to arrive yet.  I’ve still got lots to do on his room for one!  That said, Susan is helping Maxwell get ready and it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.  He found these two elephant stuffed animals in his closet and she’s been showing him how to treat them like his “ya-yas” (babies) for the past two weeks.  He always wants to hold and rock one while making me hold the other and sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”  It. is. precious.

BBB#2 might have to watch out though…Maxwell can get a little aggressive with his rocking!  🙂

He also has that purple paci with one of the elephants at all times…and has yet to put that paci in his own mouth!  Amazing!  I really can’t believe he hasn’t stuck that thing in his mouth!  It’s all just so sweet, although we did have to have a little lesson about how there is a ya-ya in my belly but there’s not one in Dad’s belly or in his!  🙂

Can’t wait to meet #2!! Let’s all hope Maxwell loves his real ya-ya as much as his elephant ya-ya!

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Happy Monday!

July 16, 2012

Happy Monday all!

We had some people over for dinner Friday night and I made these lemon bars.  Ina never fails.  They were delicious – as dense as a brick – but delicious!  I highly recommend you make them this week because, why not?

ina garten lemon bars

I had a doctor appointment last week and all looks good with BBB2.  I’m guessing he’s growing just fine judging by the whopping 9 lbs I gained last month!  whoa!  I’m sure that had nothing to do with the vacation in FL either!  I’m 25 weeks now and here’s the bump picture…

Of course that picture was before the lemon bars!  🙂  and don’t ask me what Maxwell was doing…I have no idea.

At Target on Saturday I got some Muppet bandaids (because I always leave Target with things I never knew I needed) and Maxwell had several boo-boos that needed healing…

including one on my arm…

I’ve always like that sassy Miss Piggy!

In the words of Kermit the Frog, “Hi-ho!”  See you tomorrow!

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