33 Weeks

Lots of exciting things going on in the past few weeks. The nursery is done with the except of the rocking chair, the 19" flat screen and a few decorations. They have been ordered and should be in shortly. We are so happy with how it turned out. Craig really did put tons of work into the entire upstairs. I love it! I wish I could roll my bed in there and go night night.

Matt and Ambers wedding is next Saturday, wow time flys. Craigs brother and family get in tomorrow. It will be nice to spend time with them over the next week, then non stop festivities starting thursday. It's going to be a blast, I just hope Cody and I can keep up.

I am starting to slow down quite a bit. My feet and ankles are starting to swell with certain foods and walking up even a flight of stairs winds me. It's funny, I can still do 25 minutes on the eliptical, but 1 flight of stairs and I'm out of breath. The heartburn it everyday but I'm still sleeping quite comfortably with the help of my best friend the body pillow. I would die without it, it is a prego's greatest asset.

Had an ultrasound today and the nurse said Cody weighs about 4lbs 6oz. Let me tell you, it feels like he is at least 8lbs in there. His kicks are packing quite a punch, they actually hurt. She said that was normal and it will only get worse. YIKES. I feel like an umpa lumpa, but cuter of course:)

31 Weeks

This past weekend I was home in Mass for my babyshower and it was wonderful. My mom, Melissa and Vicky did a awesome job. They had all my favorite foods and I got tons of goodies for my little man. The unfortunate part was that I got the stomach flu the night before and was sick as a dog. Even with the sickness it was a really nice day. I got to see and spend time with most everybody. I saw my family on many different occasions and of course my girls. Happily, I didn't feel rushed on this trip, it was great but of course too short.

Hopefully we will have Cody's room completed this weekend. Craig is going to finish the closet and then on to the task of decorationg. I have all the bedding ready to be set up as well a few decorations. I can't wait to wash all the little outfits he got and start organizing them. I think this is called the "nesting period" I just want everything ready for his arrival. I keep having this re-occurring dream he is coming early. EEEKKKK.

As for me, I am starting to feel a bit heavy and slowed down. It's alot harder to do the things you take for granted 30 lbs ago, even bending over is a task:) The heartburn is full blown and Cody is kicking the crap out of my belly daily, but I still can't complain, it will be worth every second when he is finally here. 9 weeks and counting.....

29 Weeks *Concert Baby*

This past weekend Craig and I took Cody to his second concert, Hall & Oats. I think he will come out loving music and dancing. We were singing and dancing in our seats, he loved it, We may have a rock star in our future.

Cody and I made it through Ambers wedding festivities. I was very proud of myself, made it to last bar until I had to bail out, and even without a nap! It was lots of fun. We had her shower first followed by a bar hopping bachlorette party. Good times....

On Wednesday we had out 3d/4d ultrasound and video. It was so amazing. All of a sudden we could see our little guys face up on the screen. Craigs parents came with us and they were amazed as well. The pictures didn't come out too clear, he was moving all about, but the video is awesome. He stuck his tongue out at us and was sucking his thumb/fingers. We think he has my nose and Craigs lips. Now we really can't wait to meet him! Wow, 11 weeks and counting.......

28 Weeks * 3rd Trimester *

Wow, how times flys. It seems like just yesturday that we found out we were having our baby boy and now were in the 3rd trimester.

We toured the hospital last week and we are very happy with the set up. We haved signed up for a few classes (breastfeeding 101, baby CPR and lamaze) that will take place in the next few weeks. I've herd mixed reviews on the lamaze, but we want to be as prepared as possible, so why not.

Craig has finished the entire upstairs including the nursery. I love it! We have set up the furniture but are waiting to actually decorate until we have the vents cleaned (thanks to our hairy giant pup). I catch myself walking in there often and just staring into space imagining Cody there. We really are getting excited, and scared at the same time. Three months seems like a good amount of time until I start thinking of everything that still needs to be done.....YIKES

We have a busy couple of weeks coming up. This weekend is Ambers Shower/Bach Party and then after that Craig has Matts Bach Party and I jet up to Mass for my shower. I can't wait to see everybody and have them see me and my ever growing baby bump.

Overall I'm still pretty comfortable. The heartburn has started (yuck) and my belly is starting to get in the way. I'm still getting to the gym on the weekends but I am starting to get more winded. As long as I go first thing in the morning I am good. Cody is kicking up a storm. Now it doesn't matter what I eat, every couple of hours - bam, as if to say, hey mom I"m still in here. I love it, makes me feel so close to him.

25 Weeks

I am happy to report that the nursery is almost done. Craig has finished everything but the new floors. The wood is ordered and hopefully he will have them put down by next weekend. We ordered the furniture and are going to pick it up this weekend and store at Craigs parents house. I am very excited. I can't wait to walk in there and see everything in it's place, just waiting for our little guy to arrive.

Cody is very active these days, he still seems to love juice and fruit the most. It still amazes me when out of the blue, I feel him give me a good kick. Craig loves rubbing my belly and feeling him. Makes it so much more real.

This past weekend we went to The South Flordia Fair with the Pikes and Kellen. I love watching him and knowing that will be us next year. I'm still feeling pretty good. Getting more belly aches, but they say they are just growing pains, making room for Cody to grow and growing he is..........

23 Weeks - Introducing Cody Preston Bautz

After many weeks and months of name searching we have finally decided on our sons name. Cody Preston Bautz. Preston is my grandfathers name and Cody is something we both liked. It's funny, as soon as we decided our little guys name he started moving all about, as if to say, yippee, I love my name. Now I feel him everytime I eat something yummy(which is often). I haven't really had cravings per say, just when I see something that looks good, I have it. But everything looks good. hahaha.

My books says that Cody can hear sounds and noises now, so Craig and I talk to him every night. It's so cute to see him talking to my belly

I'm still feeling good, just a few back pains. Thanks goodness for my body pillow, without this I know I would be feeling much worse. I'm still getting to the gym a few days a week and staying active, though it is getting harder to get out bed and off the couch. So far, I can't complain, except for some belly growing pains and back aches, I've had it pretty easy, though the third trimester is right around the corner and I know this will all change very quickly.

21 Weeks - Happy New Year

We've been very busy in the last couple of weeks. We spent Christmas with Matt, Amber, her family and the pups. I was very nice. I've been hearing about how good fried Turkey was but WOW, it was so delicious. After Christmas we went to Busch Gardens for the weekend. We got a really good deal on tickets. Craig rode all the rides and while I was able to ride the Safari Train and saw all the animals. It was fun. We also purchased a bunch of things for the baby's room.

I felt the baby move for the first time this week. I think he likes juice. I went for my monthly check-up and ultrasound. Right after the ultrasound I was waiting for the doc to come in and all of a sudden I felt these little pokes in my belly. It was amazing. Since then, I have felt him a few more times. My book says that from now I may start to see a pattern. We still don't have a definite name, but we are close.