58 days!

My God, can the day be here any faster! Many people have asked me are you ready? are you nervous?, etc. But honestly I am just excited to hold this beautiful lil girl in my arms! Her arrival is much anticipated by both Juan and I. I think more for Juan than for me, because he doesn't have that bond the we have since she has been in my tummy for 8 months!! I worry about how it will change our life and our relationship, since a lot of first time parents have shared their experiences about having a newborn in the house, and how its improved or hurt their relationship. I can only hope that the baby will make us stronger and bring us closer together. Juan and I are so much alike but at the same time very different, that i know there will be a lot of differences in our parenting style, but I pray that we reach a common ground for the well being of the baby.

Its funny to hear Juan talk about the baby or even try to talk to the baby. Sometimes it seems so silly to have him talking to my tummy, but more often than not Abby will respond by kicking or moving all over the place. :) These are memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Just like moving in to the new house, fixing it up and fixing up the nursery for Abby. Another wonderful memory I will cherish for ever, is Juan asking me what kind of toys we were going to buy Abby for Christmas!! I looked at him with a huge smile on my face, and didnt know what to respond. After a minute or two...I looked at him and said "Sweetheart, I think we should wait to buy her toys until she is old enough to play with them". I think he was a bit upset at my response but he'll survive. You just gotta love him!!

At 8 months, I am finally starting to feel preggers!! Up to this point I have had a very easy pregnancy but now my feet are VERY swollen... I guess that means no more heels for me! :( Other than swollen feet and occaisional Braxton-Hicks, everything else is great.

The 4D ultrasound on Friday was AWESOME!! I always love going to ultrasounds because you can see the lil munchkin. I remember her 5 month ultrasound, where she was sporting all of her daddy's facial traits...she has his chin, eyes and overall facial features...in addition to being very long (I'm guessing she will be tall like her daddy). During the 4D ultrasound we confirmed that she will have her daddy's crazy hair!! She is going to have a full set of hair!! Even the technician was in shock at how much hair she has!! The only thing we can tell she will have from me is my lil lips, and I can only hope she will have my brains!!

I know I have been really bad about posting pics but I'll try to post them ASAP!!

Baby Shower!!

A couple of weeks ago my sisters and mom hosted a baby shower!! It was so much fun!! It was good to see so many old friends and family. We got a lot of gifts for Abby, she is going to be so excited and is going to enjoy each one of her gifts! Thanks a bunch for everyone who came out and for the gifts! I have a couple of pics I will post tomorrow!

Wow, time is really going by so fast. Only 65 days to go!! I haven't had time to blog b/c I've been so busy with the house! For those that haven't heard we got the house and have been fixing it up little by little. Tomorrow I will post pics of the house and of the baby shower.

Everyday that passes by, I feel more and more prego. Abby moves very frequently throughout the day, especially at night when I am trying to sleep. Resulting in a lack of sleep and feeling cranky in the mornings. In addition, as I continue to gain weight, I defintely feel heavier and unattractive but try to keep up my excercising, but its still not easy. My stomach continues to grow and challenge me when I'm trying to get things done around the house or even get dressed. But I'm not complaining I feel so blessed everytime i feel the baby move or kick. I know its a true miracle and look forward to meeting this lil person that has been growing inside me. I still can't imagine our lives with a lil one but can only aspire to be the best mommy and daddy for her.

This weekend is going to be a busy weekend, starting off with my 4D ultrasound!! Yipee!! I'm super excited. Then I have a lot of organizing and decorating to do in Abby's room. I am super excited!! I also need to go shopping for Abby's crib. Super busy weekend, but for now its time to go to sleep. Can't wait to go home tomorrow!

85 days left!!

Wow, where does time go?!?! Only 85 more days to go... I am so excited. I've been trying to keep up with the blog but have been busy getting ready for the move!!! I'm excited about the nursery and getting ready for the baby. Time just really flies by!! Well today I am 7 months and cant believe it, I wish I could just stop the clock for a couple of hours to stop and reflect on all thats going by. Now more than ever I can feel the baby move, it is so exciting. I never thought i would be one to be excited about having a kid, but it has really changed my perspective on life. I've always considered myself some what of a selfish person, and thought I would never have any kids. And now here I am ranting and raving about being pregnant.

So the past couple of weekends have been kind of busy. The weekend of September 11, Liz came to visit from LA. It was good to see her and spend time with her, even if it wasn't are usual going out, drinking and having fun. Now I enjoying cooking and entertaining them at home!! Thanks for coming LiZ!!