36 weeks

I don't know how I moved into the last square of the ticker so quickly!!!

I don't think my belly has gotten much bigger, but I can definitely tell it's getting to be snug in there!

Here are photos of me at 36 weeks:

Last time I went to the doctor, I commented how the pregnancy has gone by so quickly. She replied that most women say it slows down around 36 weeks. I can see that now! If we weren't moving next weekend, I'd say "Come anytime, Gabe!!"

The ladies at church threw us a baby shower yesterday...it was a very special, fun-filled time. Thank you!! (I'll hopefully post some photos later...)

Just for Fun

35 weeks

Only 5 weeks to go!! We celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary this past weekend; Peter bought me 5 roses, isn't he sweet?

Here are my 35 week photos:

34 weeks

Sorry, no belly photo this week, looks like the week got away from me!

This week's highlights:

*taking an "Introducing your infant to your pets" class in Eau Claire with my mom

*having my mom and dad help start to pack up our apartment last Sunday

*feeling bigger than ever

*learning that Gabe is head down at our doctor's appointment

*taking Birth Class last weekend with Peter

Birth class was a good experience overall. Honestly, I'm feeling a little nervous about the whole experience, but I know it will turn out well and being nervous doesn't change a thing.

One of the things that scares me is a big needle in my spine and not being able to feel my legs--but the fact that I may be in so much pain that I actually beg them to put a big, scary needle in my back so I can't feel my legs really makes me nervous!!!

I guess up until the Birth Class, actually giving birth felt pretty far away...but now that I'm almost 35 weeks...it feels soon!!! (Remind me that I wrote that when I'm 41 weeks pregnant and complaining!) ;)

These photos are probably more fun than my unattractive belly pics anyway, so take a look:

Cecelia:

Cecelia and her cardboard box "fort":

This "cuddling" moment lasted all of 10 seconds:

Jetta:

Reese:

33 weeks

Last weekend, we had a joint baby shower at my Grandma's in Eagle River, Wisconsin.

Here are some photos from the event:

Erin at 28 weeks and Johanna at 33 weeks

Four generations--including those grandbabies in the tummies!

Beautiful Baby Afgans my mom crocheted

(I won't tell you how long she's been hanging on to those! ;) )

Aunt Char made a beautiful, delicious cake.

My mom with her brothers and sisters.

We had a great time, played some fun games, ate some delicious food, and spent quality time with family... Thank you to everyone who planned, came, and celebrated!

32 weeks

I'm a week behind! These photos were taken over a week ago at 32 weeks...I'll have the 33 week photos up soon :)

I keep having dreams that Gabe arrives early. I keep telling him he needs to stay put for another month because my store manager is out of the country until the end of August and we are moving labor day weekend! I'd rather move in my 9th month of pregnancy than move with a newborn... :)