Our First Baby Shower, St. Patty's in Chicago '09, and It's now 29 1/2 weeks and counting!!

So I'm now 29 1/2 weeks and continue to grow every day. My belly button is flattening out but has not yet popped. Our little girl is getting stronger, kicking and dancing up a storm, even Grandpa Jones got to see some of the baby's latest routine!

The mom and dad-to-be celebrate being Chi-rish after seeing the Chicago River dyed green.

Carly and Josh were in to do it up Chicago Green. We always love to see them.

Sheri came in for the baby shower so did a little Chi-rish celebrating too! She came with more insight and mommy advice which is ever so welcome!

The girls threw Chris and I a wonderful baby shower at Cafe BaBaReeba where we enjoyed delicious tapas, sangria, great conversation, and good mommy advice. Everyone was so generous. The gifts are so wonderful!


So as you can tell, we've been a bit busy lately, which is good. I'm feeling good, but do get tired pretty easily and enjoy sitting down to put up my feet. Chris continues to be wonderfully supportive and has a good sense of humor about all that is pregnancy. He also does a great job telling me I'm beautiful and thanks me for baking our bun. The baby shower was a great escape with exciting booty. We also enjoyed the Chi-rish (Chicago Irish) celebrations with Sheri, Josh and Carly including the river dying, Chi-rish head bands, and beer.

We made a last minute trip down to Franklin to see Chris' family and Grandfather. It was a great weekend. We suprised Chris' dad and joined in for a trip to Mi Pueblo, suprised Chris' grandpa at his new bachelor pad, and then Chris' parents suprised us with a beautiful trunk load of adorable baby clothes (more than 30 pieces of clothing!). This little girl is already spoiled and is going to be cute as a button! Onesies, corduroys, sleepers and a snowsuit; we are set for the next 12 months!

We are waiting to close on the sale of our condo on April 23rd as well as commence our new 12 month lease for a great townhome on the same day! We are going to have a room for the baby and extra room to spare!

Finally, an update!! Good news to share...

I have started to get more tired and with working my four, 10 hour days, blogging has not been a priority...sorry....BUT, I'm back and with good news to share! Chris and I sold our condo last weekend!! The baby will actually have her own room now. We feel very lucky. We signed the contract last Sunday morning and our buyer has until March 31st to secure a mortgage. Our closing date is currently set for April 13th. Last Sunday afternoon, we bought baby furniture! It's beautiful. We got a crib, matching nightstand and dresser. You can check it out if interested http://www.munirefurniture.com/savoy_03.htm

We are now hot and heavy in the apartment search looking for a lease starting April 1st. Lots of cool places to choose from, and we are trying to find the best fit for our growing family. Speaking of growing.... I posted my 26 and 27 week pictures. Blue pants=26 weeks, and yes, my shirt is floating over my belly (in case you failed to notice). Also in that picture you can see the pink and yellow baby sling I bought from Mama Bargains, the addictive website https://www.mamabargains.com/

Time is flying by and our bundle of joy will be here in 3 months! (hopefully a bit under) I have my first baby shower this friday and am so excited to see friends to socialize, eat, and celebrate. I also have my last monthly doctor's visit on Monday, then I start going every 2 weeks since I will have hit the 28 week mark! I'll hopefully have more good news to share soon....