Category: General

Some days time seems to fly while other days feel like an eternity. Amy is now in week 30 of her pregnancy and is doing great. She is starting to get to the uncomfortable stage where no position feels quite comfortable to sit or sleep, but other than that everything is going well. I took a few pictures (there is another picture of her in the picture section from last night) of Amy this morning and last night so everyone can see her. For a small person, her stomach is huge. Amy often apologizes to Evan for not having more space for him :).

After school today my friends and colleagues had a shower for myself and three other women (two other mommies-to-be and one just married). It was very nice of them and Jen and I (and Evan) appreciate all the nice gifts we received. Two items I am especially excited about are the blankets – one is one and blue and the other is a very close Penn State blue – they are so soft and I know Evan will love them (Lisa’s little Eve has a similar blanket and loves it). Again, thank you to all of my friends!

We had our week 29 appointment today and all is well! I have gained 4 more pounds, which they say is right on track…one pound per week. My blood pressure was 128/80something, which is higher for me but the nurse assured me that it was still within normal range and the blood pressure does increase as we get closer to the big day. The actual appointment with the doctor was quick…I have always been very healthy and it continues through my pregnancy, which is great. That’s about it…short and sweet. My next appointment is October 30th, I will be almost 32 weeks!

It seems as though young Evan is a Bears fan. All throughout the game he was kicking and moving. In general, it seems as though he likes football quite a bit – except for Notre Dame football…but that is ok with us. We are hoping this is “the year” the Bears go all the way so Evan’s first Superbowl is a good one! Go Bears!

April 20, 2006 – Doctor called to congratulate us!

May 1, 2006 – Shared the exciting news with friends and family

May 5, 2006 – Week 6 – Heart rate of the baby is 120 bpm (babies are suppose to be much faster than adults :))

May 16, 2006 – Week 8 – Actually saw the heart beat – 160 bpm

June 6, 2006 – Week 11 – We could see legs and arms. Little legs kicked as we watched the ultrasound

July 27, 2006 – Week 18 – Baby shower in NY – we got so many wonderful gifts – Thank you!!

August 2, 2006 – Week 19 – Slight flutters – is that you?

August 9, 2006 – Week 20 – IT’S A BOY!! We are so excited! Lunch at Portillo’s to celebrate.

August 23, 2006 – Week 22 – Jen and I both felt kicks!

August 27, 2006 – Purchased nursery furniture and added a bunch of boy clothing to our registry.

September 8, 2006 – Starting to really look pregnant

October 4, 2006 – Week 28 – Uncomfortable in positions that are usually great – sitting on the couch and lying in bed.

October 20, 2006 – Birth classes begin 🙂

More to come…

Poor Amy. No position seems to be comfortable any more. Sitting on the couch is not good, and laying on her back or stomach is out…so it is all about sleeping on her side…which she hates. Only a few more months ;).