Thursday, January 27, 2011

37 weeks!

I'm still here...it's been a little bit since I've posted anything.  Gwennie and I are 37 weeks along as of yesterday.  We finished all four lamase classes, which were very informational and Chris and I really enjoyed them. 
We had a doctor's appointment on Monday and Gwennie is measuring well with a heartrate in the 130's like usual.  I was dilated to 1cm and 60% effaced (which is the thinning of the cervix) and Gwennie's head was at a -2 (dropping into the pelvis; a +4 is what we want for delivery).  So, something is starting and I've been having come cramping and lower back pain more along with some leg swelling too.  We have another appointment on Tuesday with a sonogram to estimate her birth weight.  Hopefully we go that long and can another picture of her. ♥

We've been busy putting things together for her and making sure we have everything ready.  I've included some pictures of her swing and some of the hair bows that I have been making. 


Bella, investigating the new noises...


Hair Bows:
These were very easy.  I laid the ribbon out how I wanted and took a needle and thread and stiched up the middle to hold it in place.  That also allowed me to tighten the bow and squish it if I wanted.  Then I used alligator clips and a hot glue gun to do the middle piece of ribbon and wrap it around to secure it to the clip.












Her collection thus far...

Thursday, January 20, 2011

36 weeks!

We're making it!  36 weeks!  One more week and she will be full term and good to go.  I've been having more noticable Braxton Hicks contractions but nothing more than that.  She is measuring good and so am I.  At this week's doctor's appointment her heartrate was 130bpm and I am not dilated.  So hopefully she waits a little longer. ♥


Nursery is finished!!
Made Gwennie some cute little bows...pictures to come soon.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Nursery and Baby Bump Update

Here are some nice shots that Theresa took of the growing baby bump...She did such a nice job!  Thanks little sis!  35 weeks now and doing great!





Here are some pictures of the nursery...getting more and more organized.  Thanks to all for the wonderful gifts for Gwennie!  She will love it all!

Adorable curtains made by Great Grandma Ritscher!!  Thank you so much!!




They match perfectly!!! ♥


Here are the various blankets made for Gwennie!
From Great Grandma Ritscher

From Great Aunt Pat

From "Auntie" Jen Melugin

From Great Grandma Ritscher

From Great Grandma Ritscher

From Shirley Killinger
Bella was very interested in the noises that were coming from the bassinet...too funny!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Decor and Bedding...



Now, if only the tree would stay on the wall.  Our walls are textured and the wall stickers don't stick well...hmmm...how to make it stay.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Nursery is coming together...




And tomorrow I will be at about 34 weeks...definitely starting to feel more uncomfortable and it is much harder to sleep through the night.  Only 4-6 more weeks I hope!  Here are some pictures from Christmas with family over winter break...





Image and Information from TheBump.com