BABY SHOWER #2

On May 15, Caren & Marlo threw me my 2nd Baby Shower. It was absolutely perfect! Several of the military people couldn't make it and were missed, but we had a blast! I have to thanks Heather for winning the belly contest and of course my Mom won the alphabet contest. Looking back, I think those who have already had children should've had a delayed start time for that game:) I might've had an ounce of hope that way!!:)

I truly appreciate all of the wonderful gifts & it was great seeing everyone! It's so hard to get everyone together these days, but we are glad it was for a fun and special ocassion. Thanks for making the long drive Roberta...you're a peach!

Thanks again for a great shower and we can't wait for you all to meet our new little one soon:)

Caren, Marlo (the Godmother), myself, my Mom, Heather, Rho, Roberta (& invisible Tanisha since he had left)

My mom over guessed by about a foot:))

A gift for daddy....he was so excited!

I'm not quite sure....

I think this kid better be a Cardinals fan:)

BABYMOOM - Amelia Island

Durbin & I decided a BABYMOOM was definitely in order before our new addition arrives. We are about 7 1/2 months along so at the end of April we went to The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island for a week. It was absolutely beautiful. When we arrived they greeted us with some Champagne for Durbin and some cranberry juice for me....typical:)) Then they delivered a bag of babies toys and stuffed animals to our room. We stayed in an ocean front suite, which was absolutely amazing & had the most wonderful view! Durbin needed some relaxation time so that's exactly what we did. Laying out, eating out and just enjoying the beach & wonderful weather made our BABYMOON absolutely perfect! We have a ton of pics, but here are just a few from our "last" vacation alone!!!

One of our morning walks on the beach...about 30 weeks pregnant!

Our first night out to dinner

Photog el Durbin!

Baby bump....getting bigger!

Our last few minutes before we left the Ritz.....we really didn't want to smile:)

Mother's Day!

For my first "Mother's Day" Durbin took me to a nice brunch & then we had a very relaxing day! It was just what I wanted & needed after a weeks vacation:) He also took some more belly pics. We are a little over 7 1/2 months now & getting really excited for our new addition! I hope every Mom had just as wonderful of a Mother's Day as I did! And to my Mom, thanks for being the most wonderful amazing Mother! I hope when this little one comes along I am just like you:))

And btw, those ARE tan lines, or moreso a little burn line from our vacation. I thought it would add a little character:) LOL

Durbin getting a little camera happy:)

BABY SHOWER #1

On May 8th my matron of honor, Caroline (aka Darryl), threw Durbin and I our first BABY shower! It was absolutely perfect. She did a BYOB theme....Bring Your Own Book, which we thought was adorable. Instead of a card, people brought and signed a book with a little message to our little one. We even let the MEN come:) They seemed to have a blast....sports and beer were of the essence and definitely made it more interesting! Little Durbin (The Durbinator) received a ton of wonderful gifts and we are so excited to share each and every one when he/she arrives. One shower down and 6 to go.....we are so excited and can't wait to introduce our new addition here soon! Thanks again Darryl for a wonderful shower. We love you!

Mommy & Daddy:)

Daddy even gets to open gifts:)

This book was actually complicated to figure out:)

Our adorable Cake!

Pat, Chris, Durbin, Myself, Jack, & Cathy....the Grandparents!

Uncle Steve, Aunt Terri, the Parents, & the Grandparents!

Robyn, Darryl, Myself, Marlo....my girls!

Cory & Daddy taking shots....hilarious! This was NOT #1 either!:)

Cory & I comparing bellies....he thinks he's bigger than me at 7 1/2 months!

3D/4D ULTRASOUND.... A MUST HAVE!!!

I can't believe that I'm in 3rd trimester. The time is flying by so quickly. Our little one will be here before you know it. Speaking of, we now have a better look at what he/she will look like:))) Durbin and I had 3D/4D pictures and videos taken as an additional keepsake for our baby book. It's absolutely amazing to see that little face that will soon be here to greet us and keep us busy! We were even able to watch our baby wave, yawn, smile, swallow, munch on their toes, suck on their thumb, and even pick their nose! It's the most wonderful experience to watch your baby do all these things and more. Being able to see your baby smile had to be the most touching moment thus far! Besides all the side kicks and jabs, that one smile melted my heart! It's still amazes me that we were able to watch our baby have a "typical" day:))) I've wondered how he/she doesn't get bored in there, but then again, they seemed to be having a dandy ole time:) Before you know it, they'll be having a dandy time here will us! We're so excited and are counting down the 80 days!

We're leaving in 2 days for vacation but will keep you all posted on what's new and exciting!

Sucking my little thumb!

Is that a little double chin?:)


Rubbing my eye! I'm getting sleepy!

Taking a little nap!

A big yawn!

A Smile for Mommy & Daddy! We can't wait to meet you!

To Work or NOT to Work, that is the question!

Well, the time has come and gone to make the decision to continue working after our little one arrives. I'm lucky my husband has given me the choice. After a lot of thinking, I think I will continue to work for a little but longer....not forever though:)) I definitely don't plan on missing any of the monumental moments so we'll see what happens in the future! I'm just lucky that I had the option. Now I have to move onto other decisions...full time nanny! Not a big fan of day care so I'm definitely needing to start the search for the nanny now! I'm sure it will be much more difficult than I planned and I want to find the "perfect" one! Is there such a thing??:) If anyone has any recommendation, please let us know.

I guess the next step after that will be searching for more names! It's much more difficult than I planned, but definitely fun!

That's it for now!

BABY BUMP!

Here are some BELLY PICS that everyone has been requesting!:) I know I've been kind of slow, but what can I say! I didn't really pop/show until about 5 1/2 months and am so excited I've finally got the "BUMP!" We are having 2 maternity sessions, labor and delivery (a clean version video), and newborn pics taken so there will be plenty more to come! I had some professional ones taken already but figured I'd just post these to start! It's amazing how pale I feel. I don't think I've been this white since birth:))

(Krista, Anne, Katie, etc......I told you I'd get them done by today....aren't you proud?:)

@ 20 Weeks

22 Weeks


26 Weeks

Ultrasound #3

On March 9, Durbin & I went for ultrasound #3! I won't forget my exhausted husband (who'd been on call all night) running into the room just in time to see our baby! This time it was even more eye opening to see just how big our baby has grown in the past 7-8 weeks or so! I can't describe the feeling when we saw the baby move. We couldn't tell if he/she was sucking their thumb or just waving:) The pictures are absolutely amazing! That first glance when you see your child move sure is a tear-jearker! We can't wait for the 3D ultrasound!
By now I'm about ready to start getting into those maternity clothes. I have to admit, they are much cuter than I ever imagined. It's fun finding a whole new wardrobe! A Pea in the Pod is definitely taking over my closet:) Durbin had a pretty good time picking a few things out....and he hates shopping:))
The doctor said things are going really well! I've put on a total of 7-8 lbs at week 23! I'm going to try and "hit" the gym since I've had a Thin Mint obessession lately which I'm sure will catch up with me sooner or later:) Hopefully later!
Here are a few pcitures from the end of trimester 2!

THANK YOU TO MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND, DURBIN, FOR MAKING EVERY APPOINTMENT! IT WOULDN'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU THERE & I WOULDN'T WANT IT ANY OTHER WAY!

Ultrasound #2

On January 4, Durbin & I went for ultrasound #2! It's amazing the difference we saw in just 3 weeks! At this point I was beginning 2nd trimester. Of course I was a little hesitant to get on that infamous scale, but things seem to be in order....so says that Doctor! After weeks of my muchies, I had put on about 1-2 lbs! :) I can hardly wait & see what the future months hold:))