Nursery Artwork

Jonathan's amazing older sister, Michelle, offered her artistic talent to us today. She painted a mural on the wall in Luke's room. The picture matches the comforter perfectly and is sooo cute! Thanks so much Michelle! :)

Another Week & No Baby

Yeah, I know it's wishful thinking that Luke will come early, but I can hope at least, right? :) Jonathan was able to come to my doctor's appointment this morning, which was nice. Everything still looks the same...nothing new to report. My doctor reminded me that my due date is just an estimate and assured me that they wouldn't let me go more than 10 days past it. Gee, thanks. Next Thursday I go back and my doc said he'll check to see if I'm dilated. If I am, he said he may be able to rupture the membranes, or something lovely like that, which will induce labor within 24 hours if it works. That's right, IF it works. It doesn't sound very pleasant, so I'm rooting for Luke to come on his own before next week! Who's with me??

Back to the Doc

I headed back to the doctor today for my 37 1/2 week check-up. I saw a different doc (mine's on vacation). It was good to meet him, though, since he'll be the back-up guy to deliver Luke should my doctor be unavailable. He said everything looks great and that Luke can come anytime now. My blood pressure was great and I just have some slight swelling in my feet (no surprise, considering it's been 80-90 degrees most days here lately). I was just super excited because I didn't gain any weight this week! Woohoo!! I head back next Thursday morning...assuming Luke doesn't come before then! :)

Belly Pics

WARNING: The following pictures contain a very pregnant woman's belly. Viewer discretion is advised. :)

Jonathan wanted to compare bellies!

I think my feet are down there somewhere!

Fun with Morphing

So, we discovered this hilarious thing called morphing. We hope you get as big a laugh out of it as we did! (My sister is going to kill me!)

Luke's Room

Here are some pictures of the nursery. All we need now is a baby!

Happy Birthday Peyton!

Yes, we do celebrate our dog's birthday! She is our only child (for a few more weeks anyway!). Peyton turned the big 2 yesterday. She spent much of her day outside running around, so she wasn't exactly in the mood for a celebration. Oh well!

Baby Luke Update

I went back to the doc today for my first weekly visit. I can't believe it's this close! Everything looks good. I've been having some Braxton Hicks contractions, but nothing serious yet. I go back next Thursday!

My parents came this past weekend and helped us with the nursery. It is really starting to come together. We can actually keep a baby there now! :) I'll post pictures of the nursery soon. We actually got a new computer with the internet, so now I don't have to wait until we go to Indiana to post pictures anymore! It's amazing, I know. So, look for more pictures down the road....

35 weeks

Here we are at 35 weeks...I don't know how much more I can grow, but I'm sure I'll find out! :) I did want to mention that two days ago Jonathan and I celebrated our fourth anniversary. I can't believe it's been four years. I'm so lucky to be married to such an amazing man. Awwww! Alright, that's as mushy as I'll get. :)

Baby Shower

We made our way to Indiana for one last hurrah before Luke comes. My aunts threw me a baby shower this morning, which was really nice. It was good to see family and also Chris and Tonya, who drove all the way from Cincy. (Adam, too...he had to come to play with Jonathan!)

Julia Elizabeth

She makes grandbaby number eight on Jonathan's side!

Birthday & Graduation

Thought I'd get pictures posted of Jonathan's 27th birthday and my brother's graduation from IWU.