Throwback

While exploring the bookshelves while on a break during our Labor & Delivery prep class a few Saturdays ago, Sean and I came across this book published in the 1930s:

Pismo Prepares to Become a Big "Sister"

Pismo is getting more and more curious about all of this baby stuff! The house is filling up with colorful toys and comfy blankets (things she thinks are for her, I'm sure). Sean and I joke that anything we put on the floor is in her "domain". Meaning, if it is on the floor, it belongs to her, she will investigate it, she will play with it...it is hers! Well, lots of this new baby stuff sits on the floor of our house, so Pismo is thrilled with all of "her" new gifts and toys. I'm not worried about how she will react when we bring the baby home...she's pretty much the coolest cat ever (who thinks she is a dog), and I'm sure she'll be the best big "sister" and that BabyG will love her from the start!

Place Your Bets!

Get in on the betting fun -- deadline is September 12th (BabyG's Due Date is October 2nd)!

http://www.expectnet.com/games/greenwoodbaby

Entry Fee is $5 per person -- there will be an overall winner (fewest deductions) who will take the pot.

Details on scoring (fewest points wins)

Wrong gender: 400 points

Birth date: 5 points/hour

Weight: 5 points/ounce

Length: 10 points/inch

This is what 32 weeks looks like...

...starting to wonder what 40 weeks will look like! 

BabyG's First Party

BabyG (and I) were showered with love, attention, and awesome presents at our Baby Shower this past weekend. We had visitors from near and far and enjoyed the weekend with friends and family. We got more presents that we know what do to with (seriously we don't technically know what some of these things are for...but, I'm sure we'll figure it out once the baby is here). "Team Stace" planned a great party, with silly games and delicious Mexican food. Big thanks to everyone who was able to attend -- BabyG is one lucky little one!

The rest of the fun photos can be viewed here: https://picasaweb.google.com/117200548126167351841/BabyGSShower

Stacy Travels Light...One Last Time

Last weekend, I took my last airplane ride before becoming a Mama. I can't think of a better reason for this last trip than to visit my best friend Jess and her husband, Jason, in Arizona. We got to celebrate at her baby shower on Saturday, and spent Saturday night and Sunday at the AMAZING Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Scottsdale. We treated ourselves to a relaxing weekend sunbathing by the pool and exchanging pregnancy stories (and laughing our butts off the entire way). Baby Payton Boes is due on September 10th (just 5 weeks away) and BabyG is due on October 2nd (just over 8 weeks away). Jess and I are so excited to be sharing this big life "first" together, and can't wait to meet each other's little babies!

Me (31wks) & Jess (34wks)

View from the Pool

View from our Room

Poolside Reading :)

BabyG in 3D!

A few weeks back, Sean and I went in for our second attempt at a 3D ultrasound (the first time around, BabyG was too shy, with his/her head down, and facing my back...the worst possible position to see its little face). So, we geared up for round 2, and luckily were not disappointed. Our little one showed us his/her face & hands (we didn't go below the belt for obvious reasons). We got to see him/her yawn, stretch, blink, and even play peek-a-boo! We got a bunch of images (the best are posted below) and even got a video. Don't worry, we are not going to post the 25 minute video of unborn kid for you all to see...but, we did burn copies for the Grandparents (who all loved it).

The 3D pictures only confused me more...as now I am completely at a loss. I really don't know if this little baby is a boy or girl. I guess I'll have to wait 2 more months to find out! Sean, on the other hand, is back in the "we are having a girl" camp. We're seriously clueless.

Enjoy BabyG in 3D!

By the end of the session, little BabyG was totally over it and started to cover up his/her face, as if he/she were saying "Enough with all of the pictures, Mom!". Our baby should get used to having its picture taken...don't you think? 

Who do YOU think BabyG looks like?