Oh hello final week of my second trimester. You sure are a big one. Week 27 came with swelling, the new aches, the exhaustion, and so many other things that I think you will be happy that I do not want to mention.
I have been able to do a few workouts here and there but not nearly as many as I would like, pictured below is me at my 5:30am boot camp and the trainer wanted to snap a few shots of me. Can you believe how big Claire belly is getting? It can still be a little bit shocking, but she is growing and wiggling all day every day and I just adore her.
I had a dream the other night that at our next ultrasound, which is the 3d/4d at Meet Your Baby, we found out that Claire is actually Dixon! Now as long as he was just as healthy I wouldn't be devastated but I am already pretty fond of having a little lady so lets cross our fingers that that dream was just hormones and not a premonition haha.
I have been able to do a few workouts here and there but not nearly as many as I would like, pictured below is me at my 5:30am boot camp and the trainer wanted to snap a few shots of me. Can you believe how big Claire belly is getting? It can still be a little bit shocking, but she is growing and wiggling all day every day and I just adore her.
I had a dream the other night that at our next ultrasound, which is the 3d/4d at Meet Your Baby, we found out that Claire is actually Dixon! Now as long as he was just as healthy I wouldn't be devastated but I am already pretty fond of having a little lady so lets cross our fingers that that dream was just hormones and not a premonition haha.
As achy as this past week was it was also just as fun! We had lots of things planned from engagement parties, to baby showers and even some time set aside to just relax. A Friday night in hasn't always been my favorite way to kick off a weekend but lately I savor them. I made us pizza, we caught up on all of our shows, Ryan rubbed my feet and I was happy&asleep by 9pm. It was lovely. Saturday was a little bit busier, we headed to Woodland Hills to check out Ryan's dad, David's, new place. It is really nice and makes me excited to get a more modern apartment with a pool in a few years, until then we will play in his and teach Claire how to swim at his place. After that we met my parents for an early dinner at my house in SCV and relaxed in the back yard and caught up. We also surprised my mom with her early mothers day gift - we have hired one of our favorite photographers, Nick Charrow, to take family photos while the twins are in town! So looking forward to it. It has been about 7 years since we had our last ones taken and this time we will have my husband and my baby bump in them!
That evening was Andrew & Carolyn's engagement party, it was a blast. So excited for their big day in January! We got to see lots of friends from LB get together in SCV plus the baked goods were out of control, Andrews sister Emma has a bakery that if you are in the area you should check out - Auntie Em's Bakery. My favorite was the fudge bundt cake but from bagels to cookies I am sure you can't go wrong.
That evening was Andrew & Carolyn's engagement party, it was a blast. So excited for their big day in January! We got to see lots of friends from LB get together in SCV plus the baked goods were out of control, Andrews sister Emma has a bakery that if you are in the area you should check out - Auntie Em's Bakery. My favorite was the fudge bundt cake but from bagels to cookies I am sure you can't go wrong.
Sunday it was back to Long Beach for Chip's Ahoy! Eva's baby shower was such a cute theme and everything looked beautiful. We chatted, we ate and we watched Eva open the cutest gifts [and the most I have ever seen] that were nautical themed. From the clothing to the baby accessories he is going to be a spiffy, loved little boy. Brian "Chip" Colsell we are all so excited to meet you!
This made me even more excited for my showers. I am so looking forward to being surrounded by my nearest and dearest at parties that were planned for me and baby Claire by my mom, Teresa, Sara & Morgan. I know they both will be such a good time because my friends & family are such a good time.
With another full weekend ahead of us I think I am going to take as many naps as I can, hope you have a great one!
With another full weekend ahead of us I think I am going to take as many naps as I can, hope you have a great one!
Hi baby Claire!
I get to hear you in 2 days! I can't wait, they are also going to test my glucose so I hear you get to have lots of sugar and I am hoping you will be bouncing all over the place. I have tried to catch you kicking and punching on video but so far you seem to be a little bit camera shy. I hope you know that will have to change once you arrive, I already have way too many pictures planned for you. How are you feeling? Other than large I mean. You have been growing so much I can feel you stretching inside of me and it is so intense how much I already love you and your little body. I am sure you are just going to be so adorable. I have tried to coax you with a flashlight but that has yet to work, maybe I will try again this weekend.
Speaking of this weekend! Baby Montan is due to make her appearance in 2 days [ahhh update 5.1.13 I just got a text at 10am saying her water broke we are so happy]! Can you believe it? Your dad and I are hoping that she is on time because we plan on spending the weekend in SD just loving on her! You and her will get along I am sure of it. Well as of tomorrow you are expected to be in our arms in 3 months, how has the time flown by? I only have two months left of work and then I just get to spend all day preparing for you! How fun does that sound. Well, I love you little Claire Olive.
xo
Mommy
I get to hear you in 2 days! I can't wait, they are also going to test my glucose so I hear you get to have lots of sugar and I am hoping you will be bouncing all over the place. I have tried to catch you kicking and punching on video but so far you seem to be a little bit camera shy. I hope you know that will have to change once you arrive, I already have way too many pictures planned for you. How are you feeling? Other than large I mean. You have been growing so much I can feel you stretching inside of me and it is so intense how much I already love you and your little body. I am sure you are just going to be so adorable. I have tried to coax you with a flashlight but that has yet to work, maybe I will try again this weekend.
Speaking of this weekend! Baby Montan is due to make her appearance in 2 days [ahhh update 5.1.13 I just got a text at 10am saying her water broke we are so happy]! Can you believe it? Your dad and I are hoping that she is on time because we plan on spending the weekend in SD just loving on her! You and her will get along I am sure of it. Well as of tomorrow you are expected to be in our arms in 3 months, how has the time flown by? I only have two months left of work and then I just get to spend all day preparing for you! How fun does that sound. Well, I love you little Claire Olive.
xo
Mommy