Ultrasound Pictures

Well, she is still a girl! We were relieved to hear/see that she hadn't grown any new parts since the last ultrasound! She is head down, spine up and weighs about 5lbs. 14oz.!! I feel like she has dropped slightly, as I no longer have the painful kicks to the ribs anymore - just painful kicks in the cervix! I know, you're probably thinking "Now, how can she be having painful kicks in the cervix if the baby is head down?" Well, let me just tell you that we have a little acrobat growing in my tummy - see the third picture down! One of the first things the ultrasound tech said was, "look at all of that hair" - I guess that explains the intense heartburn and her hiccups :o)
I keep saying that she has her dad's nose, but my mom got out my baby picture and my nose was pretty wide as well! We think that she is absolutely adorable and can't wait to hold her in our arms - less than 5 weeks.

Funny story: When I has pregnant with Isaac, there was a woman in Walmart who asked when I was due. I had already been to the hospital twice with heavy contractions, so I told her June 6, but probably sooner. She looked at me and shook her head and told me that I would not be having that baby on time. I was soooo mad at this lady, especially when June 6 came and went without a trip to the hospital! I was at Fox Ford the other day getting Rob's oil changed and there was a man who asked me when I was due and I told him that I had 5 more weeks to go. He looked at me and shook his head and told me that there is no way that I would be carrying this baby for 5 more weeks and that I will be having this baby in the next few weeks! Yay!! Hopefully he is right - it's funny that those are the only two memorable comments that I have received from strangers about my pregnancy!
Our acrobatic daughter - her feet are touching her forehead!
Isaac at 36 weeks

5 weeks to go...

Today marks week 35 of the pregnancy and it's hard to believe that the time has gone by so quickly! I guess being busy helps, but still.... only 5 weeks left! We have had the bed set up in our room for a while, but I have been putting off packing my bags. Although after how I was feeling last night, it might not be such a bad idea! My intuition tells me that I am dilating already, but I also know that it doesn't mean a darn thing since I was dilating slowly for 4 weeks before Isaac made his arrival. I am secretly (not anymore) hoping that since Rob was early, little Miss G will come early as well (fat chance, huh?). I also need to sit down at put together my birthing plan - I have no idea where to start with that one. All I know is that I am going to have quite the audience and they all need to be aware that I am in charge. I am very excited to have so many people in the room. Birth is such a miracle that I wish I could share it with everyone... but don't worry, I won't be posting the video on the blog. However, if you want to see it, come on over!
We have an ultrasound tomorrow and will post the pictures as soon as possible! I am so nervous that we are going to go in there and find out that the first ultrasound tech was wrong and that we are really going to have a boy... hopefully I can sleep tonight!
Hope everyone had a wonderful week and we will keep you posted!

Baby Meerman

Congratulations to Matt & Amanda on the birth of their son, Andrew Ellis James Meerman!! He was born on Feb. 2 and weighed 8 lbs. 11 oz. and has dark hair! We were thinking that we would all be having girls, but Isaac is very excited to finally have a boy cousin! We wish them the best of luck and are glad to hear that mommy and baby are healthy and happy :o)

A New Sister for Stephanie

I am proud to announce that my little brother Joe has married the love of his life, Sara!!! They were married at the Courthouse in New York today and plan to have a 'real wedding' when Joe returns from his duties in Baghdad (mid 2009)! As emotional as it was to hear the news, I couldn't be happier for them. From what I have seen of them together, they make the perfect couple :o) Sara is from North Dakota, so I am hoping that she doesn't try to steal him away from Michigan (although with them both being in the Army, I am sure that they won't be planting their feet any time soon)!!

We wish the best for them and hope that they can endure the challenges that lie ahead.

Love each other like there is no tomorrow

Don't go to bed angry

Learn to communicate and do it well

Give without expectations

When you need help and support from others, don't hesitate to ask!

Have Fun Together!!!!