36 weeks!

Today we hit the 36 week mark - Baby P is beginning his 9th month! After we complete this week and move into our 37th week, Baby P will officially be considered full-term.





Last week we had a doctor's appointment and got the chance to see an ultrasound of our baby boy again. It was unexpected surprise to walk into the appointment and have the doctor announce that he would be performing the ultrasound to see what position the baby was in. Baby P is head down and ready to go whenever he decides it's time! Starting next week (week 37) we will be making weekly visits to the doctor's office where he will begin checking for dilation, effacement, and station. The office had me make all the rest of my appointments up through week 41 (let's hope not). At this point we just wait for our little guy to arrive...hopefully the anticipation won't drive me too crazy!

Baby's Nursery

Our baby's nursery is finally finished! Thanks to my mom for taking lots of her time to sew the skirt, bumpers, and pillows for the crib! Here is a preview:

BEFORE:


AFTER:

Showered with Love

This past weekend, my wonderful mom and mom-in-law threw me my first ever baby shower! I had such a great time and was really touched by how generous everyone was towards our growing family.

Here is Linny (my mom-in-law), Mew Mew (my mom) , and me!

All of the delicious food - yummy, yummy!

Cute table decorations!

Lots of love for our little guy.

A cute, little stool monogrammed with our baby's name!

Michael and my dad, who had fun watching a movie during then shower and then got to load up the car afterwards.

Loads of Fun!

Loads of fun, indeed! Thanks to my fantastic new washer and dryer, doing laundry will be even more fun (yes, I'm a freak that enjoys doing laundry). On Monday I came home and was greeted with a new front loading washer and dryer - a wonderful present from my wonderful husband. He explained that these were my present for giving birth to our son. Most people don't get their present until after the birth, but he figured that these would come in handy the next few weeks while I was washing little baby clothes and blankets as one of the final things to do before our baby boy arrives. I love it!! And my apologies for the pictures, we have a pretty small, narrow laundry room, so it was difficult to get a good picture of the shiny new appliances!

32 Weeks!

2 months...8 weeks...approximately 56 days left!

Glenwood Triathalon 2010

THE ATHLETIC SUPPORTERS (+ ZACH WHO WAS AN ATHLETE):




THE ATHLETES:

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The famous wedding speech from "The Princess Bride" referenced in the title of this post was discussed as part of the wedding ceremony - very fun! Anyways, yesterday the Pretekin's were able to share in Caren and Josh's special day. First up was the ceremony. Valet parking was available for the guests and after we parked, we walked a few blocks down to the church. Yesterday was a pretty warm day (in the 90s) and I began to feel pretty light-headed (I knew I should have eaten a little snack before we left...). Luckily I made it into the church, but decided we should sit in the back row, just in case something happened and I needed to leave quickly. Turns I wasn't the only one who was overheated (and maybe had some low blood sugar going on). TWO of the four bridesmaids fainted during the ceremony. Everyone was ok though, and Caren and Josh were able to say their "I do's!" Next up was the reception. It was at the Curtis Hotel. I'd never been there, but it is a pretty neat hotel - very quirky. Apparently every floor is a different, somewhat unusual theme. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures at the reception, but if you ever get a chance, it's definitely a hotel you should check out. We had a wonderful night out, and wish Caren and the Josh love and happiness for many years to come!