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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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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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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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BBB2 update

June 8, 2012

Happy Friday!  We went for the 20 week ultrasound yesterday for BBB2 and all looks good!  All of his parts are growing just as they should…including the part that definitely shows he’s a BOY!  🙂  I can’t believe we’re halfway there already.  It seems to be flying by…mainly because I’m so focused on Maxwell that I don’t have time to think about being pregnant.  I can’t wait to meet this little guy and see if he’s like Maxwell, if he has red hair, if he’s laid back, if he’s got dimples…so fun!

A perfect little profile…

and a perfect little foot!

And, if you’re curious, my bump is definitely out there!

Here I was at 21 weeks with Maxwell…

I feel a lot bigger at this point this time around but after looking at these pictures, maybe not.

This little guy is slowly starting to sort of understand the fact that there is a “ya ya” in my belly.  We talk about it and he likes to give my belly kisses.  The sweetest.  As for whether or not he’s going to be ready to share the spotlight in 5 months…

Yea, that “excuse me?” face just about says it all!  Things are going to change for my little buddy!  All for the better I think!  🙂

Have a great weekend!

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The Big Day

September 2, 2010

Robert and I got up to head to a doctor appointment on Monday morning, August 30 – one day past my due date.  However, when my water broke at 7:15 am, we knew we would be heading to the hospital instead of the doctor!  Here’s how the MOST EXCITING DAY of our lives all went down…

Ready to head to the hospital and have a baby!

Had to stop and get some breakfast first because there would be no more food for me all day!

After also stopping at Starbucks for Robert, going back to the house to double check that we locked the front door (we did), we finally arrived at the hospital and I got all hooked up to all kinds of monitors and IV’s and got to wear several lovely bracelets…

By 9:00 am, I was definitely in labor.  The epidural came late morning and that’s when things were nice…

The next several hours I just rested until it was “Go” time at 5:15.  Maxwell was born at 5:48 so he didn’t take too long to make his entrance.  It was just such a great day and we were so excited to meet our baby boy!!

Just a few minutes old…

All of his stats…

Proud Dad!!  Notice the time on the clock.  Maxwell is only 20 minutes old!

Very proud mom!

Adorable Maxwell Banks Brown!

Happy family of three…

Robert’s parents, Lou Lou and Granddaddy were there to see him right after he was born.

And my parents, GJ and Daddo, made it to the hospital just about an hour later after the fastest drive from Florida they’ve ever made!

A day we will never forget!

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