4 weeks to go!

Jeff took vacation last week. We were able to get a lot of baby stuff done, as well as spend some time together before things get super crazy here! We have finished birth class, new born class, and took a tour of the maternity center. St. Luke's has a very nice, safe area and have been great to work with so far!

At the last birth class, we were supposed to be laying on the floor and practicing our breathing techniques while the husbands rubbed our backs. Nurse Jackie said something funny, so I looked back at Jeff and laughed. As I looked back, I noticed Jeff using the massage tools on himself rather than me! I guess he has a pinched nerve in his neck that he was trying to work out??? It was so funny, I had to put my head in the pillow to laugh so that I didn't disturb the mood of the other couples intense breathing practices.

While Jeff had some time off, we took the opportunity to visit different restaurants and shops in Kansas City. It was really hot outside, so we had to do as much inside as possible. Jeff got me an iPad for my birthday! I didn't think that an iPad was something I would use much, but have been on it everyday since he got it for me, and am using it to blog right now!

This week is Jeff's last week in school. After this week, he will officially be a graduate of Benedictine College's Executive MBA program. He has worked so hard this past year; I know I wouldn't have been able to stay as focused and motivated as he has been able to. Working and going to school and having a pregnant wife probably is a pretty rough combination!

Jeff's mom has been asking for some pictures of me lately, so I thought I would make her happy. 36 weeks of pregnancy doesn't make you want to be the person in the picture, more like the one taking the picture! Mrs. T, these are for you :)

























Can't have a blog without a pic of the dogs! Mav has a cut he won't stop licking, so he has to wear a cone for a little while. He actually does pretty good with it on.

Baby Room and Birth Class

Carlos pretty much has a completed baby room now. I have pictures posted below. Jeff put up her initials and then covered them with foil so that it stays a surprise until she is born.

Jeff and I started birth class Monday. It was pretty funny because everyone is so serious about the process. There were people taking notes like they were going to pull them out when they went into labor. There is some information that is helpful, but for the most part kind of unnecessary. The funniest part was when the lady told us (the prego people) to take a deep breath in and release and I heard Jeff doing the exercises :) We have 2 more of these classes, a newborn care class and a tour of the maternity ward. Everything is coming so quickly, I can't believe how fast this has gone by!

Still doing great!

Yesterday, Jeff and I went to the Dr. and got to see Carlos again. This was just a checkup from the first ultrasound that I had (with the particles) to make sure she is gaining weight and still looking good. It was fun seeing her and we were happy to hear that everything looked healthy. She is 3 lbs 12 oz, has a little hair, and likes to stick out her tongue. Next week, we start birthing classes; I can't believe how fast everything is coming and can't wait to meet her! She needs to stay in a little longer and gain some weight though :)