And I said YES!!!

Every year Kurt takes me out somewhere nice for my birthday. This year was kinda crazy because it fell on a Sunday, and cyclocross races were going on. He decided to take me out Saturday, October 30th, accompanied by Kyle and Julie. We all went down to the southside to a nice restaraunt called Barratta's. It's a small Italian place. After dinner, Kurt had brought me a box and said "I got you something." I told him that he already got me a birthday present. Inside the box was a photo frame with the above picture in it. I looked at it, and was like REALLY?!?!?!?! Are you serious?!?!?!?! And of course I said yes!!!! What a birthday supper to remember!

Baby Shower

Cupcake Cake Me @ my Gift Table.

Diaper Cake

Quilt that Kurt's mom had made.


No room for the baby....

October 23rd, I had a baby shower down here in Des Moines. Kurt's niece-in-law thew it. Everybody had a blast. We played "Guess that candybar"....in a diaper." My guests also got to see a try of baby toys and had to guess how much it was. I got lots of gifts for our little Baby Benson. I got plenty of clothes, blankets, and toys. I also got lots of great words advice from everybody!

28 Weeks

It's STILL a boy...I guess no girl for me this time.

Picture of his face. You can see his head and the shadow of the eye sockets.

Look at those feet!

Looks like the baby is sticking his tongue out.

I had my 28 week appointment on Wednesday, October 13th. We had a growth ultrasound. Baby Benson's heartbeat was 129, but they said that it was in the normal range. We got to see his heart beating also. Gotta love today's technology. He also weighs 2 pounds 12 ounces!

After we had our pictures done, we met with my PA. We didn't have much to discuss. I have been having some "issues" with my sugar levels at times, mostly in the evening and depends on what I eat, that they like to spike up high. She just told me to carefully monitor my diet. She also said it was time to Count the Kicks. They suggest that starting with week 28, that you pick a time of the day
when baby is active, and see how long it takes him to make 10 movements. So I've been doing that. Baby Benson's usually most active in the afternoon. My blood pressure has been very well, and I have only gained a total of 6 pounds so far, so that's great for me. Less I have to take off afterwards. I also had to receive my 2nd RhoGam shot, because back in July, I found out that I was Rh negative, which means that the mother's body may see the baby as an intruder, and problems can occur. Otherwise, things have been going pretty smooth. I've been feeling great. My doctor now has me coming in every 2 weeks, so my next appointment will be October 27th, for a quick OB appointment, then again on November 10th, I'll have another ultrasound and stuff.

Recent...

Trying to get things done for the baby. The progress of the room is at a slow crawl, but we did get our crib put together, and just recently I purchased my bedding and room decor. I'm pretty excited. Baby Benson has been moving/kicking like crazy. I just love the feeling. It's really neat to watch my tummy twitch and move. Next week, I'll be starting my third trimester. Kurt and I have an appointment on Wednesday the 13th, and we'll have a growth ultrasound to see how big the baby has gotten over the past 8 weeks. Then after that appointment I'll be going in every 2 weeks.. I've been trying to get things in order for work, insurance, and also been looking at daycare, which I think will be my biggest anxiety.

Crib Sheets

Baby Benson's Mobile