Week 41

I really pushed it to the max in Mom's belly!  I stayed in there a full 41 weeks before the doctors (and Mom and Dad) said enough is enough!

Week 41

Merry Christmas!

Well, I had a wonderful Christmas hanging out in Mom's belly!  Got to hang out with all four of my grandparents lots, get lots of foot rubs (when I would stick my foot out for them), eat some good food and of course open presents.  

We started Christmas on Sunday with a fancy dinner for everyone.  Then we opened up all of our presents on Christmas Eve morning.  When we finished opening presents, Mom and I went to the hospital for another non-stress test.  I passed with flying colors - totally not stressed!  Then today was a day of IHOP, movies and games.  Lots of fun for me!  But now I'm hearing lots of talk and plans about kicking me out of Mom's belly.  I guess no one can wait any longer to meet me!  December 27th is as good as any day for a birthday.  

Here's our whole family picture by the tree.  My brother loves Dad so much! 

Here I am with Grandma and Grandpa Hermansen

Here I am with Grandma and Grandpa Young and Uncle Skylar

Really? Bowling?

Mom and Dad are starting to get silly now.  Yesterday I got to go bowling for my first time with Mom, Uncle Skylar, and Grandma and Grandpa Young.  I think they are ready to try anything at this point (except castor oil - thank goodness!) to get me to join them before Christmas!  Mom said she hasn't bowled in a year so it took her a game to get warmed up and to figure out how to maneuver around me, but by the 2nd game she bowled an impressive 150!

Then Mom and Dad decided to see if laughing would help - we went to the movies and saw a funny movie (This is 40).  I was good for Mom in the movie - I didn't make her have to get up to go to the bathroom one time during it!

All these field trips are fun!  But I hear Grandma and Grandpa Hermansen are coming tonight.  I'm going to have to think about if I want to continue being shy or come on out to meet them and everyone else...

Mom and I showing our bowling skills!

Week 40

So today is the day they guessed that I would be making my arrival.  Ha!  I fooled them!  I'm perfectly content in Mom's belly.  We went to the doctor again today.  I got to get my picture taken - first time Mom has seen me in 20 weeks!  They were checking to make sure I have enough fluid around me - I'm definitely running out of room but there is still enough for me.  Then they hooked Mom up to a machine to listen to my heartbeat for 20 minutes.  I performed well - a strong 140 beats/min for the whole time!

Mom had the option of kicking me out tomorrow, but she decided to give me a little more time to make up my own mind.  But then I heard Mom making an appointment for next Wednesday (12/26) to be checked into the hospital.  If I don't come on my own, my birthday is going to be 12/27 I guess.  I'm still thinking about it.

Mom and Dad are talking about going bowling tomorrow - not sure what that is but it sounds like there is a lot of movement associated with it.  I'm catching onto their game here...

 

Hard to tell, but this is a pic of my sweet, little face!  My forehead is at the top right of the picture.  Kind of looks like I have a mustache - not surprising since I'm getting to be an old man in Mom's belly!

Week 40

Time to Get Moving?

Monday we had our doctor's appointment.  I'm still pretty comfy in Mom's belly for the time being!  We have to go back on Thursday for another checkup.  For that appointment they are going to listen to my heartbeat for half hour and also check the fluid levels around me to make sure it's safe for me to keep hanging out.  

But I'm starting to get the impression that it's time for me to make my grand entrance...

Tonight we all went to dinner at Scalini's with my grandparents and friends (including my best bud Oliver).  Apparently their eggplant parmigiana is supposed to make me ready to join the world!  http://www.scalinis.com/Bambino.htm  So Mom had that for dinner of course.  And the countdown is on - if I come in the next 48 hours, we'll get some presents from Scalini's!  

I'll think about it, but everyone will just have to keep waiting to see what i decide to do...

Dinner at Scalini's - 39 weeks and 5 days!

Date Night!

I got to tag along last night on Mom and Dad's date night.  They called it their last pre-baby date - I guess they are talking about me!  Dad took Mom to a restaurant called Aria.  Apparently way before I came along they had gone here together and Dad asked Mom to marry him.  All I know is that the food I got to eat last night was awesome!

 December 14, 2012 at Aria

February 4, 2006 at Aria

Week 39

Well, everyone wanted one more week so I gave it to them.  And I'm finding that I'm pretty comfy in here.  I hear it's getting pretty cold outside these days - it's still nice and warm for me so not sure I'm ready to brave the cold just yet.

Mom and I had our doctor's appointment on Wednesday.  The doctor asked Mom what she was growing when he measured her belly.  So for anyone thinking I would be on the smaller side, pretty sure you're wrong!  

We moved our next appointment up from next Wednesday to Monday.  That should be an interesting appointment.  Mom thinks they might decide then if they are going to wait for me to make up my mind or if they are going to give me the boot from her belly.  I'll keep you posted!

Week 39

I'm a Lucky Guy!

I'm feeling pretty lucky lately!  There have been so many people that have given me a welcome to the world gift.  I can't wait to try all the clothes on, play with the toys, and have Mom and Dad read me the books!

Mom and Dad's work had a suprise party for them last week.  Dad had gotten in on the secret but it was a huge surprise for Mom and me!  It's exicting that so many people are looking forward to my arrival - even though it means that Mom is going to be gone from work for 12 weeks!

I think we all know that I'm going to be super handsome (just check out my Dad!), but I wanted to share a couple of the outfits I've received that are going to have the ladies oohing and ahhing...  Who said that only girls get the cute clothes?

How cute am I going to look after bathtime wearing this robe?

Who knew you could wear a plaid shirt and a onsie at the same time?

This came from my Uncle Dan.  Dad said something to me about telling Uncle Dan "Ok dudes, let's walk this sucker" when I get to meet him.  Guess he's going to take me on a walk?

 

This blanket came handmade from my Aunt Laura.  I'm going to try really hard to keep it clean.  She also made me burp cloths and Mom said that's where I'm supposed to do my spitting up!

Me and my brother!

I realized that I haven't shared any pictures of me and my brother together yet.  Most pictures Mom or Dad take with their iPhone and my brother ends up with glowing, scary eyes.  But these pictures were taken by my Uncle Skylar, so me and Paul both look pretty good!

I think we're going to end up being pretty good friends and share quite a few toys.  Especially when I start eating real food, I'm sure we'll be best buds!

Mom is starting to work from home today so no more car rides.  That's okay though because it was getting kind of uncomfortable riding around in the car!  

Week 38

Well, I guess it's up to me now when I decide to make my debut!  I will say I'm getting kind of confused though.  I hear everyone saying how excited they are to meet me but then I hear everyone saying they need "just one more week"!  Make up your minds people!

Grandma Young is in California right now just hoping that I stay put for a couple more days.  Mom says she needs more time to finish up everything at work.  And even Grandma Hermansen says she needs a few days to get everything ready in Iowa before she comes to visit.  I might decide to work with them all on this one. 

Mom and I had our weekly doctor appointment on Wednesday.  Everything checked out good and they even checked to see if I might think about coming early.  But like I said, I think I'll work with them so there were no signs of me getting ready to make my appearance.  My next appointment is Wednesday - 12/12/12.  Hmmm...that might make a fun birthday...

Week 38

Mom-mobile!

I've staked my claim in the house, now I've done it in the car, too!  Last week Dad installed my car seat into the car.  Luckily it was much easier to do than others had led him to believe it would be.  Well, that or he did it wrong...   But don't worry, mom and dad plan to have the fire department check it out to make sure I'll be safe! 

Initially I'm going to be cruising in the middle.  Me and Paul are going to have some nice staring contests since he likes to look over the back seat from the middle!  I have a feeling I won't last long in the middle though.  I think Mom would have to be Superwoman to be able to lift me and the seat out of the car from the middle!  

Weeks 36 and 37

Still growing...  I might be as big as 6 lbs by this point!  I'm officially full term so I guess all of my important parts are developed now and I can come out whenever I'm ready.  I heard Mom say she's not quite ready for me to come just yet - something about 5 different lists of things to do.  I had my weekly checkup and I'm still looking good with my measurements and heartbeat.  

It seems like the hardest things for Mom to do right now are tie her shoes and get out of bed (which happens more frequently than for most - like clockwork at 1am and 4am lately - pretty sure that's my fault).  I've also been getting bumped when Mom opens doors.  Either she needs to get some longer arms or bend over more when opening those doors!

Week 36 

Week 37