Ramona is here!

I was correct on June 2nd when I said 11 days or less. Ramona Helen made her grand entrance at 1:36am on Tuesday June 7th weighing in at 6lbs 11oz and 20inches.

The past 4 months have gotten away from us with the blog. I will update more and share pictures and videos from earlier soon.

However, at the moment both sets of Grandparents are out of town and Ramona is starting to try and crawl. The video is too large to email, so I am adding it to the blog! She is trying so hard and moving her arms and legs. Once she gets them going together, she will be on the move. For now, she moves in a circle which is highly reminiscent of what Allie and I look like when we canoe together (grunting included).

I must warn: it is a 3 minute video and for those who do not appreciate the shear wonder of a baby moving in 3/4 of a circle during that length of time, you may want to skip this :)

11 days...or less...or more :)

We are in the home stretch! Ramona is growing steadily and can decide to arrive whenever her little heart desires. I started dialating and thinning out, so it really can be any day now.

Stats update:
Weight gain - 16lb in 38.5 weeks and feeling great!

Maternity clothes - I never thought I would say this, but my maternity clothes are getting tight!

Sleep - It's getting harder to get comfortable at night, but once I do I'm down for the count.

Stretch marks - Bummer...I knew they would come sometime. But they're not too bad.

Movement - She is rolling around or at least trying to. She moved enough that she finally got her head down at 36.5 weeks. I think I will miss feeling her once she is born, its like nothing else in the world.

Food Cravings - Anything sweet.

Belly Button - still an inny

What I miss - Wearing my wedding ring. I just started swelling this past week.

What I'm looking forward to - Taking the final week of school off. Noah finishes school this week as well, and I can't wait to have some time to just the two of us.

Two weeks to go!

Our last appointment at 37 weeks went really well. Ramona is finally head down and getting ready to meet the world. I'm feeling great and excited to meet her in the next few weeks. Tomorrow is 38 weeks! We have our appointment this Thursday and will let you all know how it goes.
Bela and DQ are getting ready for their new roles as big sister and big brother :)

A Beautiful Shower!

On May 21st we were completely spoiled by friends and family at a shower thrown by our Moms. It was beautifully done and everyone had a lovely time. I can't say enough about how lucky we feel, not only to have Ramona on her way (soon!), but also for everyone who already loves her, and us so much!

Week 32 check up

32 weeks with Ramona's shark towel and washcloth

My doctors appointment went well again today. Ramona is growing steadily and is plumping up for her debut in less then 2 months. I've started meeting the other 3 doctors in the medical practice and have really liked all of them which is comforting.

Stats update:
Weight gain - 13.5lb in 32.5 weeks. Right on track and feeling good!

Maternity clothes - getting sick of wearing the same things! However, to Noah's enjoyment and amazement the store "Hot Mama" gives free beer to the husbands of shopping wives :) I may be getting more new clothes sooner rather then later!

Sleep - Enjoying bedtime more and more...and earlier and earlier. Apparently, however, I've started snoring....

Stretch marks - I am shocked to report that I still don't have any!

Movement - She is moving around. We did have a little scare when I didn't feel her for almost 2 days. However, she is doing well, just moving to a weird position. Now she is in a breach position for the first time, but she still has time to move.

Food Cravings - DOUBLE STUFFED OREOS!

Belly Button - still an inny

What I miss - Being able to bend over to tie my shoes with out losing my breath! Its sounds so silly, but its true.

What I'm looking forward to - Finishing the nursery!

19th Street Baby Shower / 32 weeks

32 weeks at the shower

Today I had my first shower with the lovely ladies of 19th Street. As the years go by, each get together becomes more and more rare and special. We are so lucky to have grown up in such a loving neighborhood.

Erin, Debbie, and Col did an absolutely wonderful job with food, decorations, centerpieces, and a hysterical game. Of course, the best part was having them back in Lombard! (missed you Allie) We were completely spoiled with gifts and laughter today.

Erin and Col came up with a perfectly funny and fitting game. In honor of Noah and I being music teachers, pairs of people drew out the name of a kids' song and had to re-write the words so they talked about Ramona, Noah and I. Then they performed them with instruments! Everyone was such a good sport and they were so fun to listen to! Below are pictures of the performers :)

3 Months and Counting

Happy March 13th! We are 3 months away from meeting little Ramona.
We have another doctor's appointment in a week and I'll do a bigger update.
Just thought I'd post a picture.

27 weeks