Time flies

Time is just flying by. The first trimester of this pregnancy seemed to eek by. We found out at 6 weeks but wanted to wait until we heard the heartbeat to share the news. We heard his little wooshwooshing at 10 weeks. Those were the 4 hardest weeks so far. Not in terms of sickness or physical things (although I did get yucky tummy if I didn't eat, so you guessed it, I just ate). It was hard because we were nervous. Would his little heart be ticking? Would we miscarry? Would this happen or would that happen? We just had to learn to stop worrying.




Then the second trimester...easy peasy. Started a new job (which is fantabulous), felt great, started showing (yay for belly bumps), started dreaming about what it would be like to have a baby. Except for the nasty acne that cropped up, and the occasional hip cramp/back ache, I felt better than ever. We started marking time by the upcoming holidays...we knew Halloween would come, followed quickly by Turkey Day, and then in no time Christmas. After that, only 2 more months!!



Then on NYE, my lovely sister-in-law Keara took some maternity pics of us at our house and at the park where we got married. Those that you are looking at now. She was AWESOME! And it was COLD! Like 35 degrees cold. Which for Gary in his jeans and sweater was fine (even though he complained, "I'm so cold", the whole time). For me, in my skirt and short sleeved top, not to mention the pulling up of the shirt, it was icy! But still so fun.




Now this baby is right around the corner. Just over 5 weeks until my due date, Feb. 20th. Which means no more than just over 7 weeks until baby is here since our midwives will let us go 2 weeks over due before inducing. 5-7 weeks at most. That's if baby doesn't come early. Freak out anyone?! Last week I had my family pick out due dates, baby sizes, etc. The average: 2/19 DOB, 7 1/2 lbs, and 19 inches long. We shall see. Feel free to place your bets in the comments box:)

We are really excited. The nursery is just about done, it just needs some decorations on the walls and a fan and lights and such.



As for funny Gary moments, I have this one to share from last night:
Scene- Gary rubbing and smooching my belly
Gary: "Hey there little guy." "How's it going in there?" "I can't wait to meet you." "I am going to love the crap out of you Ferris!"

Now you might be asking yourself, why is this funny or weird at all? That's really sweet.

Well, we are not naming our son Ferris. That is our dog's name. Yep, our dog.

The best part...it took a solid 15 seconds of me laughing for him to realize what he said. Then he laughed. Then he said, in all seriousness, "Well, I am going to love him as much as I love that dog!". Let's all hope paternal instincts kick in a bit more and the baby gets a little more love, I mean, just a little!




XOXO

Phewww!

Hello all! The holidays were awesome, time with family and friends was priceless. This is our last Christmas without a little one in tow and it was really nice to spend some quiet time with my hubby. I will say that we spent a lot of time talking about next year when we have a baby with us to celebrate. We are definitely excited about this baby! Like my psuedo-sis in law said, I am having a baby next month! Provided he comes on time or not too early/too late. I am super super excited:)

My wonderful sis in law took maternity pics of us on New Year's Eve. Let me tell you something...IT WAS COLD! But so much fun. She will send a sampling soon and I will get those posted for sure.

In the meantime, I put a little video thing together showing my belly pics from week 18 to week 33. My greasiness in many of the pics is overwhelmingly awesome, so enjoy!

XOXO

Gary's Words of Wisdom

Let me set the scene:
Gary is watching me on the computer (researching cloth diapers) as I rub my round belly.

He says, "Is this real, I mean, is that for real?"

I reply, "Yes, yes it is."

He says, "It's so surreal." Followed by, "That's Greek for Super Real!"

And that, ladies and gents, is my life:)

XOXO

The big 2-9!

No, I don't mean my birthday. That was August 11 for those who forgot:) Just kidding! I mean the big week 2-9! Yesterday marked week 29 in this here pregnancy thing. I feel like I am growing exponentially. Little Boy Barnes shifts and sits in funny ways making my balance go wonky. And, yes, I said wonky. He moves and wiggles and jiggles, and I love it. I love the way he sits on my bladder, and the way he crowds my lungs, and the way he shoves his little foot/fists into my ribs. I know, you're probably thinking, "nice sarcasm Kim". But I really do mean it. His movin and groovin connects me to him. Even as I type, I see my belly shift from side to side as he snuggles in. When Gary is able to catch a movement, either by feeling it or seeing it, his eyes light up. He can't believe that's our little boy. Neither can I. It's all happening so fast. I already want time to slow down and he isn't even here yet. Wowsers!

This past weekend Gary and I worked on the house. I know, finally!! We painted the nursery, it's almost finished, but not quite. It's this awesome blue/gray/silvery color that I had picked out well before knowing I was pregnant. I liked it no matter what, girl or boy. So I am really stoked that I like it as much on the walls. We even purchased the nursery set online, should be here in a week or so. I will post pics when it's done. We (and I mean Gary) also re-built our bedroom closet so both of us can put our clothes in there. Gary has been keeping his clothes in the nursery closet up until now. That obviously isn't going to cut it in a few months!

Enough of that. I leave you with the 2-9 picture and some other pics of our cute dogs!

XOXO

Check out that basketball belly!


Umm, note the sexy hair and outfit. Didn't I just say we were fixing the house?! Don't judge me.


Ferris Boy - Our 3 year old Pitbull, AKA the Snugglebug



Belle Dog - Our 3 year old Carolina Dog, AKA the Curious Cow

Little Baby Face

So we just got back form the 3D ultrasound and it was rockin! Of course, stubborn Baby Boy Barnes had his feet, hands, and umbilical cord in his face almost the entire time. The tech was able to get a few good shots, oh yeah...and he is definitely a boy. We might go back again to try to get some better pics, but we might not, that is yet to be decided. He is definitely a "junior" as the tech put it. He totally has Gary's nose and lips, and I'm pretty sure I see a butt chin. Although I could be imagining that! Our next midwife appointment is tomorrow, so hopefully all is good on that front too. Now I'm off to eat some crackers for this awesome heartburn.

XOXO

Oh, you wanted pictures?! I guess I can accommodate that request:)

His cute face. He looks angry...I think that might have been all the jiggling we were doing to get him to cooperate.


Here he is sucking his big toe, yep...that's my foldy little baby.

I'm back!

Sorry to those of you who actually read this here bloggity blog. I have been crazy busy with work and life and stuff! I am actually in Denver as we speak taking a much needed break from Expo time and Receptions for the American Public Health Association Conference, it's been bananas. Anywhoo...what you really came here for- a baby update!

Well, I am officially over the 25 week mark. That means that my due date is less than 15 weeks away. AHHHHH. Oh My Goodness Mercy Beans. That also means that I am technically full term in less than 12 weeks. Freak Out Time Anyone?! We are so stinkin' excited for this baby. Little Boy Barnes will most certainly be loved to bits. He has been rolling around all the time, kicking my bladder (literally), and making his presence oh so clear. I can see him move sometimes, especially those strong kicks. Gary is amazed every time he feels or sees the movement. It is more and more real. We are going to get a 4D ultrasound next week and are super stoked to see the baby move around and see his little baby face. And to make double sure it's a boy:) Since it's been so long since I posted, I will end with a bunch of random pictures from the last little bit...some of baby belly, pumpkin carving, hail storm, some of our cute puppy dogs, and some of our awesome new (but really 30 years old) tent trailer that we took camping. It's totally retro and we love it!

XOXO

Crazy Hail Storm on Oct 5



Gary and Kim





Snuggly Puppies



Camping at Roper Lake



Post Camping Sleepy Puppies



Oct 16 Belly Pic


Oct 24 Belly Pic


Oct 31 Belly Pic



Nov 7 Belly Pic

Monkey moves.

So I have been feeling my little guy move inside me for a few weeks now and I can't get enough of it. I'm sure I will be singing a different tune when he starts kicking the crap out of my ribs, but for now, I. LOVE. IT. So I was just surfing the internet, reading some blogs (shout out to Gimme a B) and baby boy starts buzzing around. I put my hand where he's buzzing, and guess what??? I felt him move from the outside. That's right, the outside. I know you all are thinking, okay, that's exciting, but really, a whole post about it. My answer to you, H-E-Double Hockey Sticks YES! That was awesome. Totally awesome. I can't wait for Gary to get home so we can spend (probably fruitless) hours waiting for baby boy to make his presence known to the outside again!

Until next time-

XOXO