One BIG Shower

Me before the shower! 7 months!!!

Today was Bradley's shower!!! What a gorgeous shower it turned out to be! The colors were lime green and teal! Luke and I had a great time! Here are some pictures from the event. :-)

This was cool! Amy had a "scrapbooker" person come, take our pictures and she printed them right there and put it in a book for her!

Amy (mama-to-be), Donna (what a great hostess) and Jayme (MUAH)!

Amy's Diaper Cake from Kyle and the "notes to Bradley"

The Centerpieces! SO CUTE!

The YUMMY and GORGEOUS cake!

10 more weeks!!!

YAY!!!! I'm almost to the single digits!!! This past week I had to do my glucose screening for gestational diabetes and it wasn't that bad. I went to the lab, drank my juice and the lab tech brought me back to a room with a recliner and a TV!!! I watched two episodes of Saved By the Bell and then it was time to take my blood. I still don't have the results back yet, but I feel like I passed. :-)

In addition to the glucose screening, I FINALLY felt Luke have the hiccups! It felt like small pulses in my belly! It was really a cool feeling. :-)

My 30 week belly!

This week I also received in the mail my baby shower invitations! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE them!!! Here are a couple pictures of what they look like. They are SUPER CUTE and go great with Luke's nautical themed nursery.

I can't wait to build Luke's library!

How perfect are these invites???

Tomorrow is a BIG day for the Gordon family! Amy and Bradley are having their shower!!! The girls are going over to Jessica's house tonight to set up and prepare for the festivities. I'm so excited for them and can't wait to meet Bradley!

Next week is our breastfeeding class! We also signed up for the birthing class, Baby Care class, the tour of the hospital and the CPR/Water Safety Class. Can you tell we're new parents that are SCARED to death??? LOL! I will also be calling peditricians next week to set up interviews!!! We think we already know which one were going with, but just want to make sure! :-)

Here's what's going on with Luke, My little "Nemo"!!!

Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

With Love,

11 week countdown!!!

YEA! You read that right! In about 11 weeks, I will become a mommy for the first time to my son. :-) I'm in complete awe of how much I love him already! He's been EXTREMELY active this past week with rolling all over my belly! I hope he's not a wild child outside of the womb. LOL!!! Anyhow, we went to the doctor last Monday and everything was perfect!!! Dr. Feldman says he weighs about 3 1/2 pounds already. :-) Dr. Feldman also gave me my referral to do the Glucose screening for diabetes! YUCK! I go on Thursday and I just pray I pass. Nothing new to report other than my feet and ankles have gotten so much worse. :-( I hope my feet go back to their original appearance and don't stay like this. Anyhow, we go back to the doctor next Wednesday (the 2nd). We're down to every two weeks now!!! We also have our breastfeeding class on the 2nd. On another note, Chris is starting on the Luke's closet today. WOO HOO! I can't wait to have his nursery COMPLETE so I can start putting away his things.



SO MANY EXCITING EVENTS GOING ON!!!

1) Luke and I have Bradley's shower next Sunday. Luke can't wait to meet his lil buddy and have playdates!!!

2) Breastfeeding class on the 2nd and 30 week appointment!!!

3) Birthing Class on the 12th (an all day event with hubby)!!!

4)St. Augustine field trip on the 16th and 17th!!!

5)My friends and family shower on the 19th!!! A VERY VERY VERY special thank you to Danielle Kitsteiner, Danielle Layne, my mom, Katie, Mariah, Stephanie, Amy, Jessie, Tanya and Donna!

6) My work shower on the 22nd!!!

7) My Class shower on March 4th!!!

8) My Church shower on March 5th!!!

9) My last day of work March 11th! This is VERY hard for me as I LOVE my job and the ladies I work with. However, I know staying home will be worth it!!!



Here's Luke's world!

Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.

A different kind of survery!!!

1. Are you happy About your pregnancy? No, I'm OVERJOYED!

2. Have you felt your baby move yet? EVERYDAY!!!

3. Do you think the baby will look like you or the daddy or a combo of both of you guys? Not too sure yet!

4. Do you know what you are having? 100% boy!

5.Do you want a c-section or natural or painkiller assisted birth? I'm all for an epidural!!! HEHE! However, if I have to have a C-section, I'm okay with that too. As long as Luke is HEALTHY!

7. Are you going to be a nursing mommy or a formula mommy? A nursing mommy!!! HOPEFULLY! I will try EVERYTHING to keep being a nursing mommy!

8.Any back pain or nausea? BACK PAIN!!! However, the best thing I ever did was go to the chiropractor.

9. How many weeks are you today? 29 weeks! Only 11 more!

10. How much weight have you gained? LOLOLOLOLOL!!!! I'm up to 21 pounds and climbing! I'll worry about it after Luke is here!

Hello 3rd Trimester!!!

Today marks my last and final lap...the 3rd trimester! I have mixed emotions about this. I am enjoying being pregnant and spending all my time with my husband, sleeping in, relaxing on the couch, reading books, baking and doing whatever I want when I want. However, I can't wait to become a family of 3, hold Luke in my arms, have sleepless nights (maybe), and be nothing but a mommy and wife! :-) Regardless, ready or not, Luke is coming in just 12 weeks!!!

This past week has been exciting. For one, I started going to the chiropractor for some back pain relief. WHAT A GREAT IDEA! Two, Luke's bedding arrived from Pottery Barn and it's monogrammed (yes, I'm going to be one of those moms) with his name on the pillow sham and quilt. I also received a "surprise" package from my registry. Aunt Stephanie bought some things for Luke "just because"....SO NICE!!!

Wednesday, we went to church and a little old lady came to me and asked if she could come to my baby shower (Church is throwing me one). HOW STINKIN CUTE! I told her absolutely and when she left, I had a tear in my eye. We also had a guest speaker (A Jew for Jesus) that night who told us about the End Times and Israel. Are you ready for Christ's return?

Here's what's going on with Luke!

By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in his brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

27 weeks!!! One more week and I'm in my final lap..3rd TRIMESTER!

My 27 week belly!!!

Tomorrow I will be 27 weeks! It's been an eventful week this past week. Chris was gone on a 4 day boating trip to make extra money and when he returned he said my belly grew! In 4 days??? LOL! It was nice to have the house alone for the first night, but after that I wanted my BEST FRIEND HOME! I'm happy he's back! :-)

Sleeping, walking and driving have become such a "task" this past week. I can't sleep without feeling like I can't breathe. It wakes me up ALL the time. Then I turn to my other side and start the "cycle" over. Walking has been another obstacle. Every time I stand up, my right leg almost gives out on me because of my siatic nerve and my back KILLING me. And of course driving has become hard since I have to get in and out of the car (which isn't easy) and the seat belt "cuts" into my chest. However, I wouldn't trade ANY of it for the world! Believe it or not, I still love being pregnant. :-)

This week I felt Luke "roll" across my belly. I've only felt him kick in the past. It's the weirdest feeling, but one that I love to feel.

On another note, going back to work wasn't too bad, but it was a challenge with my feet. :-( I have to wear slippers all day to help with the swelling. Not to mention the diabetic socks I wear with my shoes daily. Let me just tell you how sexy I look with those on. LOL!!! Come 2:45pm, my feet are beyond swollen and hurt so bad that when I get home I lay on the couch with them elevated for hours on end. :-( I'm hoping to work up until the end of March, but I have a feeling I won't make it until then.

I'm super excited for the next coming weeks! We have a lot of things coming up that I am so thankful for. I'm starting my sewing lessons Monday, I'm off next Monday and have my 28 weeks check-up, Chris' Aunt and Uncle are coming into town, Amy's shower for baby Bradley, breast feeding class starts, birthing class starts, Valentine's Day, 4th grade Saint Augustine trip (hopefully I can go), My friends and family shower AND my church shower. I'M SO BLESSED!!!

Well.....on to Luke! Here's what's going on with him. :-)

his week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.

Holy Cow....26 weeks!

26 weeks down and 14 to go!!!! :-) :-) :-) Other than my back KILLING me, the shortness of breath and my swollen ankles, I'M DOING FABULOUS!!!!!!!! I can't wait until yoga on Tuesday night to stretch my back. This week I had my first prenatal massage EVER and it was fabulous! If I could afford it, I would get one every week!!!!! I highly recommend it to any pregnant lady!

I also purchased Luke's mobile this past week (Thanks Danielle) at a baby store at the Villages at Gulfstream Park. I love it!!!! :-)

I just have to say I had the BEST two weeks ever! I caught up with tons of friends, spent a lot of time with Steph, started the nursery, celebrated Jesus' bday, enjoyed Christmas with family, read 3 books and rested! I DO NOT WANT TO GO BACK TO WORK!!!! However, I only have 12 weeks left and then I'm a stay at home mommy for a couple of years! I know it's going to be VERY hard (no more pedicures, lunch with friends or impulse shopping), BUT......it will be sooooooooooo worth it!!!! :-)

Here's what's going on with Baby Luke! I love that he has a name!

The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.