What! Wait... When did that happen?

Hi my long lost strangers and friends! Yea, yea it has been awhile but you know what? I HAVE A TODDLER! 

Yes, a walking, independent growing, doesn't want to hold Mommy's hand toddler. When did this happen you say, your guess is a good as mine. 

 My 14 month old going on 10 year old has a mind of his own. I can admit he got the stubbornness honestly, from both Mommy and Daddy. We are getting into everything and anything and letting me know when he doesn't approve of something. Whether that be the latest hitting mommy because she said no or throwing the food on the floor because it doesn't appeal to him. He is a walking, babbling mess. 

But boy oh boy is he all boy... the latest antic... Every night after bath, he is allowed to run around naked for a bit (which he loves, I mean what man doesn't). So I was letting his have his moment in the nude and he kept farting and laughing hysterically... and then he stops lifts up his you know what to try and see where it is coming from... I lost it... then of course it became a game because Mommy laughed at me. I am going to try to keep up with this blog better now... it will be a great place to record my ever changing lil Mr. so I can look back and say I miss those days!

No More Pictures Mommy!

At his First Easter Egg Hunt

Best Friends

Strike a Pose

Love him!

My Lil Mr.

 

Wow 7 months later... I have been busy

Sorry, it has been so long since my last post... but I have been a little pre-occupied. Most of you know the run down... but I will give a brief summary!

Gavin Joseph McRae was born February 4th, 2012 (4 days past his due date) at 6:37pm. 7lbs, 11 ozs and 22" long.... I had a rough labor and after 2.5 hours of pushing, Gavin took his first breath via c-section.

He has been an absolute joy in our lives... I couldn't ask for a more precious little man with such a loving soul. We have had our share of sleepless nights and experiences being peed and pooped on, but that is just one of the things you take in as a new parent.

Lil Mr. will be 6 months old this coming Saturday and it is hard to believe, I feel like I just held him in my arms for the first time yesterday. I am trying so hard to take in every little laugh, smile, tug at my hair and touch of his skin.

We are adjusting to parenthood well and it has been a blessing that Gavin has been such an easy baby... someday it may trick us into having baby #2.

I will just wrap up this blog post with a few pics from the past couple months so you can see the change in Gavin!

Waddle On... 37 weeks

37 weeks... where has the time gone?

Went to the doctor this morning and I am 2cm dilated... but could be that way for one day or two weeks. I would honestly prefer it to be one day.

I am so ready to meet this little man, that I am already so in love with. He has been very active the past couple of days kicking me and jabbing me in the most awkward spots. His heartbeat was 145 this morning and they are expecting him to be around 8lbs at birth. We will see if he is that big or not... I know it is hard to get an accurate read for the most part.

The nursery is mostly done, a few finishing touches to be done this week and we are done.

I am still working but I think I am down to my last few days of actually being in the office. I am super tired and just plain uncomfortable. And yes, I have the waddle.

The dreaded waddle that is a direct cause of this little boy that has descended further to prepare to face the world. I know I am waddling... but I don't people to point it out. I mean really do you think I can help it at this point in time? Nope, so I am just going to keep waddling on until it's time! Call me a penguin or what have you... but I don't care, this little man is causing it and I couldn't be any happier to keep on waddling.

32 Weeks and downhill from here

I am officially 32 weeks tomorrow. I had my ultrasound this morning and the doctor said that everything looks great. He is head down already and is measuring around 4lbs 10oz. The doctor said that is a little bigger than the weeks I am, but still within the normal range. If he comes around the due date then Mr. Gavin should be around 7.5 to 8 pounds. Of course this isn't always accurate as I have heard from plenty of people.

I am feeling good for the most part besides sleeping in the recliner to keep the heartburn at bay as much as I can. I have a little back pain but other than that I am doing great. I am still working everyday and as a long as things keep rolling along, I will work until Gavin is ready to be here!

It is crazy to know that come New Years Day I will be 36 weeks and Gavin can come at any time! Any bets as to the day he comes???

The guest room has now transformed into a nursery a little more everyday. The crib is up and ready for some bedding, all of his clothes are washed and dried and awaiting to be put away. And pretty soon I guess I better I start thinking about packing my hospital bag.

I keep teasing Aaron that I am worried about him getting me to the hospital (we only live a mile away). But I have this mental picture of him pulling up to the hospital in a panic and look over and realize it is our dog Bella sitting in the front seat instead of me ;)

FINGERS IN HIS MOUTH

FACE SHOT

HIS FEET

29 weeks and counting!

I cannot believe that I am in my third trimester!!!

Sorry that I have not posted in awhile!

I am at the stage where I feel great, love being pregnant and chuckle at the stares I get from people at my protruding belly. I cannot wait to be a mother to Mr. Gavin... I am so in love with him already and I haven't even laid eyes on his handsome little face.

I had to laugh the other day when I was out with my nieces and my oldest one commented that she wanted kids someday but she didn't want everyone staring at her! Ha Ha, I told her that no matter what people are going to stare and make comments... that is just how it works!

I don't have anything too comical to write today as this pregnancy has sucked the working brain cells dry. But I will post some recent pictures so that you can see how things are progressing!

24 Weeks

26 Weeks

27 Weeks

28 Weeks

22 Weeks and Growing ;)

Yep 22 weeks a little over half way until baby McRae makes his debut. I am so excited and nervous at the same time!

I am going through these moods... not so much cravings... but one week I want spicy food and the next week I want fruit. Nothing crazy like pickles over ice cream and all that stuff.

It is pretty obvious that I am pregnant now... although someone did ask a friend over the weekend if I was gaining weight. She politely told them that I was stung by a very large bee! Ha Ha... I mean really? The only place that I have gained is in my belly... see for yourself! Oh and the other picture is of his foot!!!

... and it is a .......

So last Thursday was the day I had been looking forward to for months... pink or blue???

Aaron was scared as we drove to the doctors office and waited for my name to be called. Today was the day... was I having a girl or a boy... Aaron had been praying daily that it was a little boy. No take that back, he KNEW that it was a little boy. He swore everyday that he just knew that it was a boy... it couldn't be a girl.

For me, I would be happy with either...although I secretly wanted a little girl so Aaron would be wrong. I knew that if it was a boy that I would never hear the end of it. "I was right, I told you so, I am always right... blah, blah, blah"

They called us back and started the ultrasound... I could see Aaron out of the corner of my eye squinting, trying to make out what was on the screen. She was pointing out all the different anatomy except what we really wanted to know NOW! You could tell that Aaron was anxious and I was tired of her pushing on my belly because I thought for sure I would pee my pants. They had me drink 4 glasses of water before I came in because the baby had been so active on all of the other ultrasounds. The more water in my bladder the less room for the baby to move. But also the more likely that my bladder was going to release prematurely.

Must have had too much water because baby McRae was sleeping on it's belly with it's legs crossed... wasn't going to show what we wanted to. So she kept pushing and shaking my belly... I feel trouble coming... then I had to turn my head and cough to get the baby to move. Ta Da... roll over... and we have a boy... I could tell before she even said anything. The tears rolled down my face... I was so excited to finally know...at the same time I am telling Aaron to sit down since he is standing up cheering at this point...

A Little MR.... I am so excited... boys love their mommies! As we walk out of the doctors office.... I hear the beginning of "I told you so...." Which I calmly replied... if you don't want to explain to all your clients why you have a black eye I suggest you hush... I love pregnancy hormones!