37.5 Weeks

We are at 37.5 weeks and still pregnant. For some reason I thought I would deliver Luca early. Apparently he is pretty content inside my belly. We had a false alarm on Thursday and thought it might be the day but by 11:00 am my contractions stopped and all was calm. I saw the doctor on that day and had low blood pressure so they had me lay down and monitored me for a while. All is good. I think the low blood pressure was due to lack of sleep and a lack of food that morning. My doctor says I have "progressed." (I won't get into details or numbers as a good friend of mine pointed out that not everyone wants to know these details.) The doctor says that all is in place for our induction. 

Again please ignore my goofy face in this photo... Todd had to take about 10 shots to get this one. I had the giggles and kept blinking so this was the best shot we could get without me looking completely ridiculous. As the days and weeks go by I feel sillier and sillier with my belly sticking out like it is. We took this photo right before going out to dinner. We celebrated our anniversary a few days early. Mimi and Gramps took Jack for the holiday weekend and Todd and I got a weekend to ourselves. The first night was a little strange to not have Jack here. It was really quiet and we almost didn't know what to do with ourselves. Over the weekend we ended up relaxing, playing Trivial Pursuit, finished up some before baby shopping needs, going to a movie and going out for a nice dinner. It was a nice last weekend of freedom before Luca arrives. Thanks Mimi and Gramps! 

Summer Days

Mommy and Daddy have a good summer schedule right now. We are waiting for Luca and have cleared our calendars for his arrival. So while we are waiting, we are taking advantage of our time as a family of three. We have been trying to keep Jack busy so he doesn't become a TV addict over the summer. (Attempts have basically failed.) Jack goes three half days to his school where he plays with his friends and does his "works." We have kept him busy in the kiddie pool, going to the zoo, museum, library, mall, Barnes and Noble, the BU pool, the park and just playing here at home. With so much entertainment, Jack is in for a real shock once baby arrives! 

Jack kicking back watching Daddy mow the backyard.

Jack dressed and ready for the pool.

Ready for school on a rainy day with his rain boots. He loves wearing these and splashing in the puddles. It was a fun rain day but a bad hair day. :-) 

Father's Day and Update

For Father's Day we celebrated by having pancakes and bacon for breakfast. This is not a big departure from a weekend norm but usually Daddy cooks it. This time, Mommy and Jack did. (which didn't go so well at first... used the wrong measurements and then my pancakes kept sticking.) We went to church and then Daddy had the afternoon to himself and went shopping for some clothes. We ended the day by going out for dinner. Here is Daddy and Jack before our meal. Todd is such a good Daddy. He deserves so much more. 

Baby Front: Some friends from church hosted a shower for me. We loaded up on diapers and wipes and just good fellowship time with yummy finger foods. :-) Thanks ladies! I went to the doctor and we are schedule for an induction on July 14th. It will get here soon but still sounds like an eternity away for me. It has been super HOT and I want nothing to do with the outdoors right now. I also got some stats from my doctor that I was not too pleased with. I am currently 12 pounds heavier than my final weigh in with Jack! Yikes. Will keep everyone posted on any progress or changes that are made over here. We can't wait to meet this little guy!

35 Weeks

It has been a while but here we are at 35 weeks. Our due date is July 22nd, however we have discussed a possible induction date a week before. Our doctor will be going out of town as of July 15th and since this is my second baby, she has made an induction an option. When we get a date scheduled, we will let everyone know. I am looking pretty large these days. It is a little embarrassing walking into a restaurant to eat these days. I feel like everyone is staring at me thinking.. "I bet she is going to eat a lot." I believe I will surpass my weight gain from last time around. I am alternating a few outfits that still fit me so if you see me in town or at church or in a picture wearing the same thing just know I am not spending anymore money on maternity clothes. :-) 

Other News: Todd was in California for about 11 days and Jack and I survived. It was a difficult week and a half but we made it. So glad Todd is home.

Backyard Bloom

I have no idea what plant this is... we got it from Mimi or one of Mimi's neighbors. It is a tropical plant with a beautiful bloom. :-) 

Jack's Party

We had a birthday party for Jack. He requested a Cars Party so that is what he got. We decided to host in the backyard again. Although having a party elsewhere is probably easier, we decided to go through the trouble of actually utilizing our backyard. I know Jack will request parties elsewhere later anyway. :-) It was a bit of a task this time around trying to get things done with my belly and all but everything worked out well. Thanks to everyone that came, helped, drove in from out of town, and tolerated my barking of orders before the guests arrived! 

Cousin Olivia and cousin Penny painting at Ramone's House of Body Art. (kind of have to be familiar with the movie)

Jack hitting his piñata. Was a Spiderman piñata until the piñata lady showed me how to turn it into a Lightning McQueen piñata. 

Cars cake that Jack helped me bake and decorate. His biggest contribution was smashing the oreos for the race track. :-)

Jack blowing out his 3 candles. And yes, that is my big belly in the background.

Jack and his friends eating cake. Notice the number of girls in attendance! 

Happy Birthday Jack!

Today is Jack's birthday and we can't believe that it has already been 3 years! On this day we want Jack to know we love him and can't imagine life without him. He is the sweetest thing that could have ever happened to us and we are so blessed to have him as our little boy.

Jack-three years ago shortly after being born. :-) 

Jack-3 years old