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... :)

31 weeks

Thank you to Grandma Prell and Aunties Erin, Hilary, and Molly for planning a wonderful baby shower in Eau Claire! Thank you also to all you came to celebrate and for all the beautiful baby gifts!!

Thank you also to Grandma and Grandpa Park, Auntie Soo, and Eddie for driving up from Illinois just for the day!!

Here are some photos from the event:

Erin at 27 weeks and Johanna at 31 weeks

With the Grandmas

All Gabe's Aunties

Darcy and me

Darcy, Connor, Johanna, and Gabe
( I have a similar photo from Darcy's shower before Connor was born!)


Krista, me, Sarah, Heidi, Jenny, and Cassie

Longtime friends

Some of the family :)

Auntie Erin made a beautiful quilt for Gabe and a matching puppy!

31 weeks

Thank you to my mom and sisters for planning a wonderful baby shower for me in Eau Claire this past weekend! Thank you also to all who attended and for all the beautiful baby gifts!

Thank you to Grandma and Grandpa Park, Auntie Soo, and Eddie for driving up from Illinois just for the day!!

Here are some photos from the event:

my growing belly

I thought this would be kind of fun to see my growing belly. The first photo is at 4 weeks, the second one is 15, and the last one is 30 weeks. I'm missing a few weeks because I don't have the jpegs from the photos, but you get the jist...

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30 weeks

Here's 30 weeks in Duluth:

I survived and enjoyed camping during my third trimester!!! :)

We spent a four-day weekend in Duluth--camping and enjoying the city and lake. Our favorite things included a train ride and carmel apples. It was really nice to have some time away together...sort've our "baby-moon." In baby news, Gabe is growing fast--at least I hope he is because I've gained 7 pounds in the last 2 weeks. YIKES!

Pray for us and our upcoming decisions about a place to live, childcare, and our jobs. I was feeling anxious about everything falling into place, and a few good friends have commented that it'll be fun to watch and see what God has in store. He's been faithful before, and I know He'll be faithful now.

Here are a few more photo ops from our vacation:

29 weeks

WOW! We are almost 30 weeks!!! Only two and a half months to go... time is flying by quickly!

It has been good a week...we had a nice 4th of July weekend. We finally began our baby registry at Target and Babies R Us (with lots of help from Vanessa and Rachel!! :) )...and my parents came to visit us for the 4th. Hilary returned from Australia yesterday and I got to see her for a little bit last evening. Welcome back, Hilary! :)

Gabe is super active and is responding to noise and touch! He's growing quickly!

Here I am at 29 weeks:

(check out our cat Cecelia in the background...I don't know what she is going to do once we unpack that box; it's her new favorite spot!)

28 weeks

We had a fun-filled weekend with the Park family. We spent much of our time together shopping at the Mall of America, visiting the Underwater Aquarium, and--of course--eating!

Here is our family at Olive Garden Sunday afternoon (it was a little windy :) ):

Changing the signs:
Soo and her boyfriend Eddie:
Brother and Sister :) A giant sea turtle:


In baby news, I had to go in Saturday morning for a 3 hour glucose test to test for gestational diabetes. After fasting for 12-hours, drinking a nasty "fruit punch" sugar concentrated flat drink, being stuck at the doctor's office for over 3 hours, and being poked 4 times, I was left with a hungry stomach and bruises on my arms (I have small veins).

But--Praise God--the test came back within normal levels! :)

Here I am at 28 weeks: