27 weeks

We've almost hit the third trimester and it's amazing to think that in my due date is now 3 months away! Baby Evan will be here in no time! We will be having our 3d ultrasound this weekend and finishing up the baby registry. Paul also received the call that our crib and dresser are ready to be picked up. Look for more pictures soon!

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.

13 weeks to go!

More babies!

We found out a few weeks ago that our friends, Tracey and Jason, are pregnant and expecting in early October.

My friend, Ashley, from high school and her husband, Rob, are expecting TWINS! I found out today that she is 12 weeks, due in September, and has been showing since the beginning of February!

Congrats and best wishes for easy pregnancies to both families!

Baby shopping

Paul and I went out to dinner last night and then decided to go nursery shopping at Babies 'R Us. Thanks to Marie and Jack, we were able to purchase Evan's crib and dresser/changer combo thing. They should be ready for pick up in 7-10 days and then Paul will get to have the fun of putting them together!

This morning after mass, we went to the Home Depot and bought paint for Evan's room. Hopefully we'll have the painting completed before the furniture comes in!

Invitations

After Paul and I were engaged, one of my favorite (and most anxiety driven) parts of the wedding process was selecting our invitations. I really wanted something beautiful and creative, but I didn't want to spend the $8-$12 per invitation that we were being quoted. Especially since everyone throws away the invitations anyway! I spoke with some of my recently wedded friends about how they cut the cost of theirs. It turned out that I could make my own and spend much less! So after some research and a lot of dreaming, I put together our invitation and they were assembled with friends and family.

Since then, I've made just a few more invitations. If you know anyone that would like some assistance or have some made for them, I would love to help!

I know the lighting isn't fabulous in these photos, but that is something I'll work on!

Save the Dates with calendar labels

Front of our wedding invitation

Inside
My sister-in-law's baby shower invitationAnd my latest project (along with the help of my friend, Valerie)...My baby shower invitations!

Inside

26 Weeks (Belly pics!)

OK... again, I'm early. It's just that I get sooo excited and anxious! Besides, I can't post tomorrow night because Valerie and I will be making the shower invitations.

So here we go...

26 weeks

22 weeks

18 weeks

14 weeks

11 weeks

I feel that as the weeks progress, the more mature I seem to look as well. Maybe I'm becoming more motherly. I've also been getting more gray hairs. Coincidence?

The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.

I also read on What to Expect that Evan can now open his eyes. Paul and I might try shining a flashlight on my stomach to see if he reacts. Now when Evan moves it is becoming more obvious that he's moving specific body parts around. Yesterday he even hit us back! I was pressing on my stomach when he socked me, and then did the same thing to Paul!

14 weeks to go!

Can't get enough...

My sister, Emma, is amazing at finding anything and everything on the internet. She even found this...

Yes, it's a Cleveland Indians travel baby wipe holder! This kid better learn to love the Indians!

Indian's News

Today Paul and I headed to our first Indians game together. Paul's sister and dad came along as well as our friends Tommy and Chris. We had great seats directly behind home plate. They were in the last row, kind of where the handicap seats are.

Eric Wedge, the manager

I love this picture because you can see the ball in mid air.