Week 34 (In Utero): Weekly visits

So begins my weekly visits with Dr. Greebon. He is much more personable through this pregnancy than the last. The last time I always felt like I was in and out of the office. I think he feels pretty sorry for me this time around though. The heat has been pretty unbearable and has made this pregnancy much more stressful/painful, so we have started these weekly visits a few weeks earlier than the last pregnancy.

Week 33 (in Utero): Finishing touches

Well Chris, Marshall and I have just been so busy these past few weeks trying to tie up all of the little details in preparing for another new baby.

We have made our little trips to the stores/and visitng websites to pick out the rest of the little things we will need for our new sweet baby. After many trips to the Craft store to try to figure out what to put over her crib, I ended up returning everything and settling on some carved wall letters that I can hang over her crib. I also found a rug and a chair to go with some of the artwork that I had custom made for her. Chris was especially excited that he got to "build" his baby girl her first dollhouse (bookcase).

Hopefully everything ordered on the internet will be coming in the mail over the next week or so and I can add some pictures of the finished nursery to the blog later.

Anyone who reads this should also share a moment of silence in memory of our beloved Jeep (and our YOUTH! - considering this time last year we had no kids and will soon have two!) which we had to trade in for a more family friendly "Mommy-Wagon." That car was always the dream car of Chris and I as we were growing up, but we really needed a vehicle with more passenger/cargo space (not to mention A/C in the back). We are very happy with our purchase though. No matter how much we tried to talk ourselves into it, we just could not take the plunge and get a mini-van, despite how functional we hear they are.

One of Chris' friends and former co-workers at GMAC/Homecomings told us of their recent purchase and despite being the type to "copy" other people, Chris and I had to agree that they made a very smart/awesome purchase and we jumped onto their bandwagon. We found a 2005 Cadillac SRX for a really great deal and very low miles (our Jeep was purchased in the same month as the SRX's previous owner and Chris and I had put four times the amount of miles on the Jeep in the same time period). The Cadillac is red and is just so awesome and comfortable. We just love how it will accommodate our new family.

Week 32 (In Utero): On the Doc's Calendar

Well this week I went in for my check-up with Dr. Greebon and he has officially put me on the calendar to be induced. We are going to go into the hospital on the 17th of September to induce Chloe's labor. The doctor said she is measuring just a little above normal and will probably be in the 7lb range when she is born. (Chris keeps saying that she looks like 10lbs - Thanks SPOUSE!)

I am so excited/grateful. Especailly since this has been one of the hottest summers on record here in Dallas.

Week 31 (In Utero): Chloe's Shower

Johanna, my sorority sister and college roommate (who also happens to be the Mommy of two beautiful twins and the greatest most awesome friend that any person could ask for), and her husband Adam were so gracious enough to throw a baby shower on behalf of Chloe at their restaurant (Lazy Bones Bar and Pub in Grapevine, Texas - my hometown!).

It was so special and meant so much to Chris and I, especially since we just had Marshall just a year ago. And in today's economy, I know that money is tight for everyone, so we are just so grateful and appreciative to everyone who has sent Chloe gifts to celebrate her upcoming arrival.

Chris, Marshall and I are just so excited about Chloe's arrival. I know that Marshall is going to love having a sister to play (and conspire against Mommy and Daddy I'm sure) with! We can't wait for our second blessing's arrival.

Thank you for everyone who came to the shower. Here are some photos to commemorate the event.
The beautiful cake with cute little Booties icing

Playing with Aunt Nancy!

Enjoying the delicious food!

Helping Mommy open gifts for Chloe.

Talking amongst friends.