We are definitely at the point of counting down. I have grown more and more uncomfortable each day, but we can't wait to meet our little girl! We are no longer trimesters or even months...we are DAYS away!! 4 weeks left until the due date. Unbelievable!
Last night, Michael and I went through 3 large bins of clothes that were handed down to us from (the ever so wonderful) Kim, and Stacy's cousin. Once we pulled out the 0-3 months clothes, we got them started. LOTS AND LOTS OF PINK!! It was soo fun! And oh the shoes...I'm going to have so much fun! We also went to Babies 'R Us yesterday and picked up some other necessities that we needed. AND we started packing a hospital bag, and put together the pack n play in our room. Tonight, I'll get the laundry folded, organized, and put the sheets on the pack n play, and boppy. Now things are really starting to feel real...
After long discussion, Michael and I think we changed her name...AGAIN!! We have kept the name a secret for the most part, because we just weren't absolutely SURe on it yet. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we change it within the next couple weeks again...haha...its just such a hard decision!!
As far as the house is going...the inspection went well. Dennis (the inspector) found 2 'larger' problems, but nothing to be too worried about. The A/C unit needs to probably be repaired, and there are a few cracks in the stucco that are holding moisture and need to sealed and repainted. The bank has sent out some Fannie Mae vendors to put in some bids, and then they may come back with some concessions...we'll see. We still love the house, and are really excited about it. Tentative closing date...July 16th...4 days prior to baby's due date. They will be sending a 'mobile' closer, and I'll make Michael my power of attorney, so in the case that I'm in the hospital or incapable...he can sign in my name. Hopefully we'll know more tomorrow on the bid/vendors.
We are still living at my parents house, obviously - but it hasn't been too bad. They were in Sweden picking up a car for my dad this past week, so we had the house to ourselves.
Hope everything for you is going well! I'll try and update this with more news as it comes...
Baby Ticker
Monday, June 21, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
**6 weeks until due date**
Today marks only 6 weeks left...the weeks are flying by so fast!
This past week we got everything moved out and ready for the renters. The renters moved in on Saturday 6/5/10. We were overly exhausted - we couldn't believe how much stuff we had. We literally filled our storage unit to the brim...air couldn't fit in there! AND we have a bunch of stuff at my parents house too! Needless to say, we are VERY happy it is over and really couldn't have done it without my parents - they really were a saving grace with it all!
On Saturday, my mom had a baby shower for me at the River House. It was a really great time - Stephanie was even able to make a "Skype" appearance. She played a game with us reading a really great letter to me, which of course made me cry. It was nice that she was able to take a few minutes to join us. I got some really great things, and it was nice to see a bunch of friends I hadn't seen in a long time!
On Sunday, Michael and I went to look at a few more houses, and ended back to one that we had walked around before we started looking. We loved the house and ended up putting an offer on it yesterday morning. Before the end of the day, my realtor called and said there were 2 other offers on the house (of course), so we needed to put our 'highest and best' offer in. Once we decided what we wanted to offer, she sent an email for confirmation of the amount with a pre-qual letter, and then will email the rest of the signed paperwork this morning that we signed last night. Crazy!! Of course, the houses we like others have to jump on at the same time! So...we are at that waiting pool now, and should hear within the next day or two if we have the better bid. I would be REALLY shocked if we weren't the highest...but others could be overly excited about it too...who knows?? **FINGERS CROSSED**
Last night was Michael & I's 2 year anniversary...where has the time gone?? Michael made reservations and surprised me taking me to the Melting Pot!! I LOVE that place!! The food, of course, was OUTSTANDING...and it was nice to have a little alone time and just reminsce about our past and very exciting FUTURE!!
I have a doctors appointment with Desmarais on Thursday. I'm pretty sure its just a routine quick in and out visit, but the next visit they will do more final tests.
We finished our child birth class last week too - and the showers are over until after she is here...soo....its go time!! I have a bunch of Braxton Hicks, so I'm not sure if that is any kind of indicator if she'll be early or not?? I'm hoping she is still head down and we can try for a natural birth...
42 days!!!!
This past week we got everything moved out and ready for the renters. The renters moved in on Saturday 6/5/10. We were overly exhausted - we couldn't believe how much stuff we had. We literally filled our storage unit to the brim...air couldn't fit in there! AND we have a bunch of stuff at my parents house too! Needless to say, we are VERY happy it is over and really couldn't have done it without my parents - they really were a saving grace with it all!
On Saturday, my mom had a baby shower for me at the River House. It was a really great time - Stephanie was even able to make a "Skype" appearance. She played a game with us reading a really great letter to me, which of course made me cry. It was nice that she was able to take a few minutes to join us. I got some really great things, and it was nice to see a bunch of friends I hadn't seen in a long time!
On Sunday, Michael and I went to look at a few more houses, and ended back to one that we had walked around before we started looking. We loved the house and ended up putting an offer on it yesterday morning. Before the end of the day, my realtor called and said there were 2 other offers on the house (of course), so we needed to put our 'highest and best' offer in. Once we decided what we wanted to offer, she sent an email for confirmation of the amount with a pre-qual letter, and then will email the rest of the signed paperwork this morning that we signed last night. Crazy!! Of course, the houses we like others have to jump on at the same time! So...we are at that waiting pool now, and should hear within the next day or two if we have the better bid. I would be REALLY shocked if we weren't the highest...but others could be overly excited about it too...who knows?? **FINGERS CROSSED**
Last night was Michael & I's 2 year anniversary...where has the time gone?? Michael made reservations and surprised me taking me to the Melting Pot!! I LOVE that place!! The food, of course, was OUTSTANDING...and it was nice to have a little alone time and just reminsce about our past and very exciting FUTURE!!
I have a doctors appointment with Desmarais on Thursday. I'm pretty sure its just a routine quick in and out visit, but the next visit they will do more final tests.
We finished our child birth class last week too - and the showers are over until after she is here...soo....its go time!! I have a bunch of Braxton Hicks, so I'm not sure if that is any kind of indicator if she'll be early or not?? I'm hoping she is still head down and we can try for a natural birth...
42 days!!!!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Moved out...moving on up...33 wks
I have taken pictures, but we've just been extremely busy, so I haven't had a chance to upload them to my computer - I'll try and do that sooner than later.
We did have maternity pictures taken at the beach - thanks to Corinna Hoffman. She did such a great job!! I'll definitely get a few framed immediately to put in her nursery (when we finally get it all set up).
http://corinnahoffman.blogspot.com/2010/06/robin-michaels-maternity-photo-session.html
We ended up finding renters, and they wanted to be in as soon as possible...on a weekend. So Michael and I moved out this past weekend, got a storage place close by, hired movers, and are now living at my parents house. I now know why I hadn't moved in over 7 years...I HATE MOVING!! And its especially hard now being 8 months pregnant, not being able to help much. I feel so incompetant!!
All my doctors appointments have still gone very well - all lab work and everything is looking great. She is still measuring about a week ahead...and OH YEAH...SHE TURNED!!! She is now head down...wohoo! She offered to do a quick sonogram to see where she was. With just feeling, she thought her head was still up, but the sonogram told another story. She's soo cute - her hand was up above her head...which explains the tickling around my pelvic bone!! haha The doctor said she should stay down there, but there is a slight chance she could flip again. She didn't seem too concerned though.
We put an offer on a house last week, but the bid didn't go through. We were up against 2 other bids, and we bid really low because there was a TON of work that needed to be done. It was a little bit of a let down, but we are staying optimistic that our house is out there, and we just haven't found it yet! I feel bad for our realtor, Lisa, having to take us out everywhere!! I'm going to try and go out again on Sunday with her to see if there are any others out there right now that we haven't seen.
My mom is having a baby shower for me this weekend. I'm really excited about it! My friend at work, Brandie, threw me our baby shower at work a couple weeks ago...it was soo nice! She did such a nice job!!
We are down to 7 weeks...less than 50 days. Where has the time gone?????
We can't wait to see, hold, and love unconditionally our little girl!
We did have maternity pictures taken at the beach - thanks to Corinna Hoffman. She did such a great job!! I'll definitely get a few framed immediately to put in her nursery (when we finally get it all set up).
http://corinnahoffman.blogspot.com/2010/06/robin-michaels-maternity-photo-session.html
We ended up finding renters, and they wanted to be in as soon as possible...on a weekend. So Michael and I moved out this past weekend, got a storage place close by, hired movers, and are now living at my parents house. I now know why I hadn't moved in over 7 years...I HATE MOVING!! And its especially hard now being 8 months pregnant, not being able to help much. I feel so incompetant!!
All my doctors appointments have still gone very well - all lab work and everything is looking great. She is still measuring about a week ahead...and OH YEAH...SHE TURNED!!! She is now head down...wohoo! She offered to do a quick sonogram to see where she was. With just feeling, she thought her head was still up, but the sonogram told another story. She's soo cute - her hand was up above her head...which explains the tickling around my pelvic bone!! haha The doctor said she should stay down there, but there is a slight chance she could flip again. She didn't seem too concerned though.
We put an offer on a house last week, but the bid didn't go through. We were up against 2 other bids, and we bid really low because there was a TON of work that needed to be done. It was a little bit of a let down, but we are staying optimistic that our house is out there, and we just haven't found it yet! I feel bad for our realtor, Lisa, having to take us out everywhere!! I'm going to try and go out again on Sunday with her to see if there are any others out there right now that we haven't seen.
My mom is having a baby shower for me this weekend. I'm really excited about it! My friend at work, Brandie, threw me our baby shower at work a couple weeks ago...it was soo nice! She did such a nice job!!
We are down to 7 weeks...less than 50 days. Where has the time gone?????
We can't wait to see, hold, and love unconditionally our little girl!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
31 weeks pregnant - Craziness!
Ok, so today hits 31 weeks complete...I can't believe how fast this is all going!! I'm into my 3rd trimester, and have started my 8th month! Phew...ready or not, here she comes, right??
I had my glucose test a few weeks ago, and everything came back fine. (phew!) My homoglobin dropped a little bit, but she didn't seem to be too concerned yet, since its normal with most pregnancies. All other tests have come back great, and I'm just soo greatful to have had such an easy and fairly flawless pregnancy so far. I still have a feeling she is breech, but I think I've already convinced myself that I'm going to have a C-Section...to at least get my mind prepared for what could be the 'worst'...surgery! I think I've come to terms with it...its just a little disappointing. It can change at any time though. I'm pretty sure she is still head up though... Please keep me in your prayers for her to turn!!
As far as the house hunting...its just been a huge emotional roller coaster. We went and looked at a few more houses this weekend with Lisa and I found the house that would honestly be amazingly perfect for us to grow into; however, its at the top of our 'price range' and would need at least an additional $10,000 of flooring and paint to make it move-in ready. Its a short sale, and they have really let it go to crap, unfortunately. So...that one probably won't be 'the one' (tear) - but we both teeter on other houses...its just such a hard decision. Maybe we haven't found 'the house' yet either, which could be the problem!
On a positive note though, we have had 4 showings on our condo in the past 5 days!! And apparently, there are 2 applications already in process with the rental agency...YEA!! Michael and I have started packing and getting things together to move out. We have talked about getting movers for the furniture and a storage place, but if we have time, we may just ask friends and family to help - we really don't have THAT much stuff. And with a few people, we could knock it out in no time! We'll just have to see how quickly we have to get out - that may make a difference as well. We will move into my parents Golf house for the time being and hopefully figure out a house situation as well...sooner than later. Its going to be MADNESS!! I'm trying to stay relaxed and calm, but its soo hard with everything going on. Not to mention work is going through a merger, and oh...thats a totally different story.
So anyways, thats the latest. Nothing really too exciting, just a lot of craziness trying to get everything worked out.
9 weeks or just 63 days...til DUE DATE!!!!
I had my glucose test a few weeks ago, and everything came back fine. (phew!) My homoglobin dropped a little bit, but she didn't seem to be too concerned yet, since its normal with most pregnancies. All other tests have come back great, and I'm just soo greatful to have had such an easy and fairly flawless pregnancy so far. I still have a feeling she is breech, but I think I've already convinced myself that I'm going to have a C-Section...to at least get my mind prepared for what could be the 'worst'...surgery! I think I've come to terms with it...its just a little disappointing. It can change at any time though. I'm pretty sure she is still head up though... Please keep me in your prayers for her to turn!!
As far as the house hunting...its just been a huge emotional roller coaster. We went and looked at a few more houses this weekend with Lisa and I found the house that would honestly be amazingly perfect for us to grow into; however, its at the top of our 'price range' and would need at least an additional $10,000 of flooring and paint to make it move-in ready. Its a short sale, and they have really let it go to crap, unfortunately. So...that one probably won't be 'the one' (tear) - but we both teeter on other houses...its just such a hard decision. Maybe we haven't found 'the house' yet either, which could be the problem!
On a positive note though, we have had 4 showings on our condo in the past 5 days!! And apparently, there are 2 applications already in process with the rental agency...YEA!! Michael and I have started packing and getting things together to move out. We have talked about getting movers for the furniture and a storage place, but if we have time, we may just ask friends and family to help - we really don't have THAT much stuff. And with a few people, we could knock it out in no time! We'll just have to see how quickly we have to get out - that may make a difference as well. We will move into my parents Golf house for the time being and hopefully figure out a house situation as well...sooner than later. Its going to be MADNESS!! I'm trying to stay relaxed and calm, but its soo hard with everything going on. Not to mention work is going through a merger, and oh...thats a totally different story.
So anyways, thats the latest. Nothing really too exciting, just a lot of craziness trying to get everything worked out.
9 weeks or just 63 days...til DUE DATE!!!!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Update/3D images
Its been quite a while since I've last updated this - so I'll do my best to get everything caught up.
First - Michael and I have decided to take the condo off the market and put it up for rent. In the mean time, we have started house hunting and have fallen in love with a couple houses. We really NEED to find a renter first, to give us peace of mind before putting an offer on a house. So keep us in your prayers for that, please!!
Second - The baby is moving a BUNCH!! I am 28 weeks pregnant, and things are still going very well. I had my glucose screening, hemoglobin test, and Rho Gham shot yesterday. I am measuring right on, and everything looks great so far. I should hear the results of the glucose screen by the end of the week. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great either. They gave me an orange drink - about 10 oz that I had to drink within 3 minutes, and then had to wait 60 minutes for them to draw blood. Fingers crossed that everything is fine! I've been doing well on my weight too, which is always nice to hear!
On Saturday, Michael and I went to get a 3D/4D sonogoram. And ohhh...she's soo cute!! It happened to be my birthday present. I was 27 weeks, and turned 27 years old. It was the best present EVER!! It was soo nice to see her all cozy inside of me. She is still breach, however, so I am a little nervous about that. The doctor said, yesterday, that if she hasn't turned before 36 weeks, they'll go ahead and schedule a C-Section. So needless to say, I looked up how to turn a breach baby. If you ever have time, take a look...its definitely a good laugh!
Anyways, I'm going to the doctor every 2 weeks now. No more tests until I'm 36 weeks, so the appointments will all be quick.
We should meet our little girl within 12 weeks...YEA!!!
First - Michael and I have decided to take the condo off the market and put it up for rent. In the mean time, we have started house hunting and have fallen in love with a couple houses. We really NEED to find a renter first, to give us peace of mind before putting an offer on a house. So keep us in your prayers for that, please!!
Second - The baby is moving a BUNCH!! I am 28 weeks pregnant, and things are still going very well. I had my glucose screening, hemoglobin test, and Rho Gham shot yesterday. I am measuring right on, and everything looks great so far. I should hear the results of the glucose screen by the end of the week. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great either. They gave me an orange drink - about 10 oz that I had to drink within 3 minutes, and then had to wait 60 minutes for them to draw blood. Fingers crossed that everything is fine! I've been doing well on my weight too, which is always nice to hear!
On Saturday, Michael and I went to get a 3D/4D sonogoram. And ohhh...she's soo cute!! It happened to be my birthday present. I was 27 weeks, and turned 27 years old. It was the best present EVER!! It was soo nice to see her all cozy inside of me. She is still breach, however, so I am a little nervous about that. The doctor said, yesterday, that if she hasn't turned before 36 weeks, they'll go ahead and schedule a C-Section. So needless to say, I looked up how to turn a breach baby. If you ever have time, take a look...its definitely a good laugh!
Anyways, I'm going to the doctor every 2 weeks now. No more tests until I'm 36 weeks, so the appointments will all be quick.
We should meet our little girl within 12 weeks...YEA!!!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Movin' right along...
This week I hit my 24th week of my pregnancy...only 16 weeks left! Crazy!!! I'm in my 6 month already. Time is going by so fast!!
Michael and I went to meet with a pediatrician last week, and we really liked her. She got her residency at the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati - so it was nice to relate to someone from that area. She was really nice and informative. Its a small practice, and literally right across the street from our condo complex! So we can check that off 'our list'.
Last weekend we met with a child care center - talk about a little overwhelming!! My emotions were at one of its highest points, and I don't even have her yet. It is very convenient though, to where I work - and its a Christian based school with high ratings from DCF. The only thing we didn't like was that you have to pay for 52 weeks of the year - no vacation time, which is definitely a bummer. We are going to check out a couple others in the area and see what they have to offer as well. Such a tough decision!!
This weekend is Easter and the weather has started to warm up again. It was such a cold winter, we were definitely ready for the weather to start changing! We leave the door and windows open all day, which makes it really nice! Sunday, we are having a few people over for brunch at the condo, and my mom wants to have a cookout at the River House. Should be a great weekend :)
Michael and I decided to put the condo up for rent. We listed it through a rental agency, so we'll see how that does. Once we find tenants, we'll buy a house (going to look next weekend) - with high hopes to get this done before Baby M gets here. Trying to stay optimistic :) So please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we can get this moving!! I already spoke to a mortgage broker, and we would qualify for a loan (the range we are looking in), so I'm hopeful this will all work out just fine. We've taken all the right steps...now just need to find the right people to move in...sooner than later :)
Well thats all for now - Happy Easter!!
Michael and I went to meet with a pediatrician last week, and we really liked her. She got her residency at the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati - so it was nice to relate to someone from that area. She was really nice and informative. Its a small practice, and literally right across the street from our condo complex! So we can check that off 'our list'.
Last weekend we met with a child care center - talk about a little overwhelming!! My emotions were at one of its highest points, and I don't even have her yet. It is very convenient though, to where I work - and its a Christian based school with high ratings from DCF. The only thing we didn't like was that you have to pay for 52 weeks of the year - no vacation time, which is definitely a bummer. We are going to check out a couple others in the area and see what they have to offer as well. Such a tough decision!!
This weekend is Easter and the weather has started to warm up again. It was such a cold winter, we were definitely ready for the weather to start changing! We leave the door and windows open all day, which makes it really nice! Sunday, we are having a few people over for brunch at the condo, and my mom wants to have a cookout at the River House. Should be a great weekend :)
Michael and I decided to put the condo up for rent. We listed it through a rental agency, so we'll see how that does. Once we find tenants, we'll buy a house (going to look next weekend) - with high hopes to get this done before Baby M gets here. Trying to stay optimistic :) So please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we can get this moving!! I already spoke to a mortgage broker, and we would qualify for a loan (the range we are looking in), so I'm hopeful this will all work out just fine. We've taken all the right steps...now just need to find the right people to move in...sooner than later :)
Well thats all for now - Happy Easter!!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The crib is COMPLETE!!
My parents bought us a crib, and Michael and I put it together last week. And then I ordered the bedding, and it finally came in yesterday - so I put it together...and VOILA...its SOO cute!!!
I absolutely LOVE IT!
Hopefully we'll be able to find a dresser and a rocker/recliner soon to complete the furniture in the room - and then we'll start hanging things on the wall to complete the room.
We've gotten more clothes than we will know what to do with probably for the first 2 years of her life!!!
We are going to try and go register at Babies'R Us this weekend too - eventhough there really isn't much more that we need at this point! AND we don't have the room - so we are trying to be conservative.
This is a picture from 21 weeks...my belly is definitely getting out there, and I'm looking more pregnant that 'fat' at this point, which is good!!
I absolutely LOVE IT!
Hopefully we'll be able to find a dresser and a rocker/recliner soon to complete the furniture in the room - and then we'll start hanging things on the wall to complete the room.
We've gotten more clothes than we will know what to do with probably for the first 2 years of her life!!!
We are going to try and go register at Babies'R Us this weekend too - eventhough there really isn't much more that we need at this point! AND we don't have the room - so we are trying to be conservative.
This is a picture from 21 weeks...my belly is definitely getting out there, and I'm looking more pregnant that 'fat' at this point, which is good!!
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