34 weeks

We had a great check-up on Tuesday. Riley's heartbeat is nice and strong. I know she's doing perfectly by how regular and hard she kicks me. :) We didn't get to see her however we have an ultrasound appointment scheduled for June 23rd. I will be at 36 weeks! We are getting very close and I'm so excited! I'm ready to hold her in my arms!

We have done a ton of work on her room. Chacha, Jido & Nathan painted the whole thing. It looks so great! I added some birds that go with her bedding over her dresser. I have a few more special touches like that I want to do. Once I get those done, I'll get some pictures up for everyone.

Owen and Nathan are doing the parent-child swim lessons at the YMCA. They have so much fun! Here's a picture from the other day. Owen is becoming our little fish!




My friends at work threw a great baby shower for Nathan & me yesterday! It was so wonderful having everyone help us prepare and celebrate. In this picture, Nathan is realizing just how much pink will be in his life.

More to come!

32 weeks and going strong

Riley and I are measuring right on track and her heartbeat is perfect. I've been feeling good but am super pregnant. There are little things I am realizing I took for granted and am ready to have back. To name a few:
1. Standing up quickly and easily
2. Having Owen sit ON my lap
3. Being able to repaint my toes
4. Sitting on the ground
5. Picking anything up off the ground

Riley does somersaults and kicks throughout the day reminding me of how healthy and happy she is. As she gets bigger, this will slow down since there will be less room for the acrobatic stunts. However, I'm sure she will be stubborn and continue to try.

We are all very excited for her arrival! I can't wait to hold her in my arms and for our first family of FOUR picture!

Our little man

In preparation for Memorial Weekend, we celebrated early with Grammi at The Solana. They went all out with the theme... flag ceremony, staff in military attire, live music, and most importantly..... flags, flags everywhere! To a 21-month old boy, there is no greater thing than a flag. If you think about it, you are holding a stick (which in itself rocks) with moving fabric that hits you in the face. Oh and how about the poker on the end.... How cool can it get?

30 weeks

I'm at 30 weeks today! Nathan and I went for our first 2-week check-up. Riley and I are measuring right on track. Her heartbeat sounded great! I love hearing it! It started beating faster while Dr. Mullin was listening. She was getting excited from the attention. :O)

I passed my 3-hour glucose test! Yay! But... not by much... so I need to watch my sugar intake so a problem doesn't occur. Besides, eating healthy is important for both of us anyway. However I am very relieved not to be gestational diabetic! Here's a picture of me at the doctor's office.

As far as Owen goes, he is in a major coloring stage. He loves to color! We sit at his easel and color several pages before he's ready for the next thing which would be playing cars. He's talking more and more! He is also getting really interested in the dogs. Since his movements are more controlled, Boomer and Lilly are starting to thing he's pretty cool and not so scary. They love giving him kisses!

Counting already? YES!

Owen is amazing! I know Nathan and I are pretty biased when it comes to this claim but HE IS! We are practicing our ABC's and counting to 10 everyday. He is getting really good at them. He also picks what songs we sing like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or Brown Bear Brown Bear what do you see. Last night he started singing at dinner (and I quote) "Papo, Papo what do you see?" It was so cute! I think he misses his Papo. So Papo, get home soon from your trip and be ready for some Owen time! :O)

As for Riley and me, we are doing good. She continues to make my tummy dance around, mainly in the evenings. She is constantly reminding me throughout the day that she is getting stronger. Yesterday was the start of 29 weeks. We are inching closer and closer to her arrival. Owen pointed at my belly last weekend and said "Baby Riley". I can't wait to see them together! He is so affectionate with his cousin Kara that I know he is going to be such a wonderful big brother.

Nathan, Owen and I selected Riley's room color. Owen held up all the paint samples on the wall one by one until he found his favorite. Shy Little Pigglet was the winner. Once we get her crib and dresser/changer, we'll tackle the walls.

3-hour glucose test.... :O/

I failed the 1-hour glucose test..... ugh! So I got the privledge of taking the 3-hour glucose test today. I was praying and hoping I wouldn't have to do this again. I took this test twice while I was pregnant with Owen. Lots of poking and no food... not a fun way to spend the day. Thankfully Nathan came with me. Armed with our iPhones and the awesome game Words with Friends, the time passed quickly. I almost passed out on the 1-hour drawing... the vein the nurse tried was clotted from the initial draw however she moved the needle all over before going to my other arm. I'm so glad Nate was there with Riley and me taking care of us!

I haven't heard back from the doctor yet on my results. I am really praying that I passed it or at the least am borderline gestational diabetic. I was borderline with Owen and paid very close attention to my diet and worked out as best the belly allowed. The main goal is to get Riley here safely and to keep both of us healthy! So we'll do whatever it takes.

Wiggle Monster at 28 weeks

Riley is super wiggly! She's flipping and twirling all over the place reshaping my belly throughout the day. We had a great 28 week check-up. We got to hear her strong heartbeat. I took the 1-hour glucose screening test today. We're saying a prayer the test comes back negative and I'm not gestational diabetic.

Last Saturday we went to Jase's 3rd birthday. Here's a photo of Owen with all the other kiddos. Waiting around for a group picture is very hard when you're a year and a half old...

We've got ears, say cheers!