Aubrie Ruth Peterson

Aubrie Ruth Peterson

Born 10/21 at 11:09am on the same day as her Daddy.

Weight 7 lbs. 2 oz., 20 1/2 inches

We couldn't be more excited!!!

We go home tomorrow (sat.) and can't wait for our family and friends to meet her!!!

A Whole Lot of Nothing

So there is nothing going on.

Ultrasound was fine. Baby is fine. Stress test was fine. I am crabby........So just ready to be done being pregnant. Everyone says, "oh, well your life will change so much...enjoy it how it is now." Well ya know what people. I have waited over 4 years for this, I am ready.....bring it on, Luke and I are ready to meet our baby!!!! HURRY UP BABY!!!!!

Today's The Day!!!

Well, the Due Date that is.........No signs of baby yet.
I have walked every day for the past week and a half....

I do feel a little crampy today, but nothing to call the Doctor about.

She will probably be stubborn just like her mom & dad.

I go in tomorrow for an ultrasound at 9am, if any levels are low or baby seems stressed they will send me to the hospital. If everything is ok, I have a doctor appt. scheduled for Thursday. If then still no baby, we will make plans for me to be induced on Monday the 25th. That is the plan for now.

I will keep you posted!!!

The To-Do List

So I started a To-Do list when I was about 25 weeks pregnant. Things that I wanted to get done around the house and in the nursery we needed TO DO before this baby comes. Well last night I was happy to mark off the 2nd to last thing on my list!!! HOORAY!!! When I wrote the list I stared at it overwhelmed by everything that needed to get done. I didn't think there was any way it was all going to be accomplished.

Now I am happy to say that everything that is truly important and that needed to be done before this baby girl arrives has been completed! Hooray for Luke and I!!! :)

I am sure you are wondering what has not been checked off my list......well if you enter my house you will see pieces of blue tape ALL around it. I really wanted to get around to touching up the paint in our house before baby arrives, but I just am not sure that will happen. Oh well....at least everything else is done.......now I just wait...........

Bring Sadie to Work Day

Yesterday we had our carpets cleaned and since Sadie refuses to go in her kennel I brought her to work with me. The plan was just to leave her in the car and take her out for a couple of walks, but she ended up in my office :)

She was such a good girl. She just laid in my office, found some napkins to rip up (her fav. thing to do) and then she just napped while I worked. What a good doggie!

On our way to work

Hanging out in my office

She of course found napkins to rip upWhat a good girl!

Not so comfortable these days...

I think that I have hit the uncomfortable, get this baby out of me stage!
Ok, well it isn't THAT bad....but on top of not sleeping well I am starting to get a head cold, my ankles are swelling during the day at work and this baby keeps jabbing her feet into my ribs!

I had my last baby shower last night. It was so fun because everyone brought a book for baby to start her library! My sister did the adorable decorations and my mom's friends made some wonderful food! It was so fun and what a blessing!

I have my bag partially packed for the hospital. I asked a bunch of people things to take and I feel like I heard so many things that I have just decided to bring the bare minimum...if I really need something I am sure someone can go grab it for me, right :)

I had a Dr. appointment today and was thoroughly disappointed. Dr. told me that most babies come 1 week before your due date to 1 week after your due date, so I should plan on having the baby a week after instead of on my due date, that way if she comes before then it would be good.......WHAT!!! Yeah, that was just what I wanted to hear as I am complaining about no sleep, swelling ankles and a head cold.........thanks Doc! So, I just wait now...... Work is busy so that keeps my mind occupied.

Sorry for my complain-fest.........lets hope tomorrow is a better day! But I am happy to say I have really felt good up until this point! : )

The Crib is IN!!!!!

Luke and I had a great weekend. We watched a movie Friday night and got to bed early. Saturday I had a shower in the morning and then we ran errands in the afternoon and had dinner with Neal and Lisa Cole. Neal is who Luke coaches Wayzata Squirt Hockey with.
Sunday I taught my 2nd week of Kindergarten and 1st grade Sunday school. It is funny how you go to school for something and then don't use your degree for so long.........I really have missed teaching little kids about the bible!

Our crib came in over the weekend and so we ended up being able to get that thanks to my mom and dad and putting it together last night!!! The room really has come together. I still have a bunch of stuff to hang on the walls, and we have to recover the rocker (the fabric we are recovering it with is draped over it). So we are almost done! Enjoy!

36 Weeks Pregnant Pic

Maternity Pictures

My neighbor Erica Martin is a photographer and talked me into taking Maternity pictures. I was 34 weeks pregnant at the time. Here are a few!

Thanks Erica!

www.ericamartinphoto.com

More Showers

I have had more baby showers and feel so blessed to get things to help prepare us for baby!

I have had such a wonderful time at each shower.

Thank you to everyone! : )