I know I am pregnant, I obviously have an expanding belly and there is a nursery, but I don't think I have wrapped my brain around what is really going on. Don't get me wrong - I am so excited to become a mom and meet Caleb, it just doesn't seem real to me yet. I love feeling Caleb move and kick - I wish he would do it all the time, never stopping. :) We have just about 11 weeks left and he will be here! WOW!
The nursery is coming along. We have the changing table (thanks Craig and Kim) and the crib is put together (thanks Mr. Anderson). We still have to get the glider and figure out where all of the furniture will go. After we figure that out we can hang things on the wall and it will look more like I want it to! I will post pics after we figure everything out.
I had my first shower July 19th. Michael's Aunt Anne and cousin Elizabeth gave it for us. It was amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. We got so many nice things, and mom and I have had a great time washing his clothes, putting them away, and getting the nursery together. That child is going to be one well dressed little man! :)
This weekend we are going to Nashville, TN for my family reunion (yes, this has been the summer of reunions). We look forward to this every year. My family is HUGE and we get together somewhere different every year. There are usually between 75-100 people there every summer. When we get home Sunday Michael is heading out of town for work, and I start back to school Monday morning. Where did the summer go?
Well, that's all that is going on from our home. I will post again soon!!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
belly and bedding
We are moving right along with preparing for Caleb's arrival. We have cleaned out what used to be Michael's office completely, bought a crib and bought the bedding. Day by day it is becoming more and more real that we are having a baby in about 15 weeks. I can't believe it!!!!! Here are some pics of the bedding and Caleb's growing wardrobe and closet. :)
His quilt - can you see how well we matched the walls!!! :)
The bumpers, bed skirt and sheets!
The precious diaper stacker!!
This is the fan pull in the nursery - we didn't buy it. It was already there when we moved in - it was a sign!!!!
Moving right along with the nursery is my belly. For the longest time I didn't have one, but boy do I now!!! I remember earlier in the pregnancy I would ask Michael everyday "Do I look fat or pregnant?" and being the wonderful husband he is, he would tell me I looked beautiful and pregnant. No, there is no mistaken that there is a little person in there!!! Here are some pics!
20 weeks...
23 weeks...really grown a lot in 3 weeks...
Other than the baby, not too much has been going on. We went to the Braves game with my sister and her husband back in May (I know, I'm late with the pics). We had AWESOME seats - right behind the Braves dugout. We even had passes to the 755 Club! We had a great time, even though it felt like 120 degrees!
Michael and me...
Lisi and Russ
Michael not wanting his picture taken anymore...
Well, thats about all going on with the Anderson's right now. Tomorrow we jet off to Hawaii for 8 days. We are so excited and will post pictures of our "babymoon" when we get back!
Aloha!
His quilt - can you see how well we matched the walls!!! :)
The bumpers, bed skirt and sheets!
The precious diaper stacker!!
This is the fan pull in the nursery - we didn't buy it. It was already there when we moved in - it was a sign!!!!
Moving right along with the nursery is my belly. For the longest time I didn't have one, but boy do I now!!! I remember earlier in the pregnancy I would ask Michael everyday "Do I look fat or pregnant?" and being the wonderful husband he is, he would tell me I looked beautiful and pregnant. No, there is no mistaken that there is a little person in there!!! Here are some pics!
20 weeks...
23 weeks...really grown a lot in 3 weeks...
Other than the baby, not too much has been going on. We went to the Braves game with my sister and her husband back in May (I know, I'm late with the pics). We had AWESOME seats - right behind the Braves dugout. We even had passes to the 755 Club! We had a great time, even though it felt like 120 degrees!
Michael and me...
Lisi and Russ
Michael not wanting his picture taken anymore...
Well, thats about all going on with the Anderson's right now. Tomorrow we jet off to Hawaii for 8 days. We are so excited and will post pictures of our "babymoon" when we get back!
Aloha!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
moving forward...
It is hard to believe that we found out almost 24 weeks ago that we were going to be parents. It seems just like yesterday. Wow...
I feel Caleb kick everyday, and it brings a smile to my face every time. I absolutely LOVE feeling his "love notes." It has been so cool to have Michael be able to feel Caleb kick or punch, too. The past 2 nights Michael has put his hand on my stomach, said hello to Caleb and Caleb has responded; one night it was immediate!!! It was so cool!!! My mom keeps talking to Caleb trying to get him to kick for her, and he won't. I can't wait for everyone to be able to feel what I have been feeling for a month or so. :) Caleb has "active" and "sleepy" times. It is so cool to "know" my baby before he even arrives. :) I can't wait to meet him!!!
We are getting ready for our HUGE vacation. On June 28th we are leaving for Hawaii with the Anderson's and many of Michael's cousins and aunts and uncles. We will be there for 8 days. We are so so so so so excited!!! I have wanted to go to Hawaii my whole life and now we are finally able to go. I can't wait to see paradise!
I feel Caleb kick everyday, and it brings a smile to my face every time. I absolutely LOVE feeling his "love notes." It has been so cool to have Michael be able to feel Caleb kick or punch, too. The past 2 nights Michael has put his hand on my stomach, said hello to Caleb and Caleb has responded; one night it was immediate!!! It was so cool!!! My mom keeps talking to Caleb trying to get him to kick for her, and he won't. I can't wait for everyone to be able to feel what I have been feeling for a month or so. :) Caleb has "active" and "sleepy" times. It is so cool to "know" my baby before he even arrives. :) I can't wait to meet him!!!
We are getting ready for our HUGE vacation. On June 28th we are leaving for Hawaii with the Anderson's and many of Michael's cousins and aunts and uncles. We will be there for 8 days. We are so so so so so excited!!! I have wanted to go to Hawaii my whole life and now we are finally able to go. I can't wait to see paradise!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
update...
It has been a while since I truly updated. A lot has happened in the last 2 months.
As you all know, Michael and I will be parents to a little boy in October. We have named him Caleb Michael. We chose Caleb because we both like the name, and also because of it's meaning. Caleb means faithful, which we feel is very important. We chose Michael for a middle name because of Caleb's daddy's name being Michael and because Michael was named after his favorite uncle that died when we were in college. It is so much fun to know that it is a boy. Now we talk about Caleb, and not "the baby" or "it." Here are some pics of the 3-D ultrasound we had May 13th to determine if Caleb was a he or a she. The 1st pic is a 3_d pic of Caleb. He is in the middle of the screen with his arm curved around his head. The 2nd pic is of Caleb's foot. This has become one of our favorites because it is so clear and you can see all 5 toes perfectly!! Enjoy!
The day after we found out that we were having a boy, we had a scare with the pregnancy. Without giving too much detail, I was put on bed rest on Thursday (the 15th) and we went to the doctor. At the doctor, they were worried I was developing something called marginal placenta previa, and they thought my cervix might be dilating. So, they sent me to a specialist Monday morning (the 19th). After 3 ultrasounds, and a doctor's visit they determined that I do not have the things my doctor was concerned about, and that Caleb is doing great. He is measuring right on track and we both are looking good. So, after a week of worrying all is good in the Anderson home. I go back to the regular OB on Tuesday for my 20 week checkup. Michael and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during that week. You have no idea how much we appreciate it! :)
That brings me to my next topic - as of today I am 20 weeks along and 1/2 way done with the pregnancy. That means only about 20 weeks until we get to meet Caleb. We CAN'T WAIT!! It seems like I was just telling people that we were expecting and now I am 1/2 way done. WOW! Some more exciting news...my cousin Michael Kelly and his wife Melinda are expecting their 2nd child October 5th. We found out this week that they are also having a boy, so Caleb will have a cousin the exact same age as him. So neat!
I am posting some belly pics of me.
15 weeks...
16 weeks...
17 Weeks...
I will take more pics this weekend and post more recent belly pics soon! It is summer vacation so I have a lot more time on my hands now!!!
Have a great long weekend!!
As you all know, Michael and I will be parents to a little boy in October. We have named him Caleb Michael. We chose Caleb because we both like the name, and also because of it's meaning. Caleb means faithful, which we feel is very important. We chose Michael for a middle name because of Caleb's daddy's name being Michael and because Michael was named after his favorite uncle that died when we were in college. It is so much fun to know that it is a boy. Now we talk about Caleb, and not "the baby" or "it." Here are some pics of the 3-D ultrasound we had May 13th to determine if Caleb was a he or a she. The 1st pic is a 3_d pic of Caleb. He is in the middle of the screen with his arm curved around his head. The 2nd pic is of Caleb's foot. This has become one of our favorites because it is so clear and you can see all 5 toes perfectly!! Enjoy!
The day after we found out that we were having a boy, we had a scare with the pregnancy. Without giving too much detail, I was put on bed rest on Thursday (the 15th) and we went to the doctor. At the doctor, they were worried I was developing something called marginal placenta previa, and they thought my cervix might be dilating. So, they sent me to a specialist Monday morning (the 19th). After 3 ultrasounds, and a doctor's visit they determined that I do not have the things my doctor was concerned about, and that Caleb is doing great. He is measuring right on track and we both are looking good. So, after a week of worrying all is good in the Anderson home. I go back to the regular OB on Tuesday for my 20 week checkup. Michael and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during that week. You have no idea how much we appreciate it! :)
That brings me to my next topic - as of today I am 20 weeks along and 1/2 way done with the pregnancy. That means only about 20 weeks until we get to meet Caleb. We CAN'T WAIT!! It seems like I was just telling people that we were expecting and now I am 1/2 way done. WOW! Some more exciting news...my cousin Michael Kelly and his wife Melinda are expecting their 2nd child October 5th. We found out this week that they are also having a boy, so Caleb will have a cousin the exact same age as him. So neat!
I am posting some belly pics of me.
15 weeks...
16 weeks...
17 Weeks...
I will take more pics this weekend and post more recent belly pics soon! It is summer vacation so I have a lot more time on my hands now!!!
Have a great long weekend!!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
We're having a....
BOY!!!! We are so excited to be having a little guy! His name will be Caleb Michael!! We are already so in love, and can't wait for him to join us! As soon as I figure out how to get the pics on here I will share!!!
Friday, April 11, 2008
The countdown has begun....to many things :)
This week has been nice. It has been Spring Break. Every year Spring Break makes me want summer break to hurry up and come on. This year is no different - actually I think it might be a bit worse. I love teaching, I really do, but this year has truly tested me. Take it this way -- I earn that paycheck! :) 28 days left, but whose counting!! I think the fact that this summer is going to be full new, exciting things, makes me wanting it to be here that much worse. We have an 8 day trip to Hawaii planned for the end of June, and of course we will find out the sex of baby Anderson at the end of May -- OH -- and you can't forget my 26th birthday in July!!! AHH! I can't wait! This summer is going to be amazing....
Michael and I has slowly started to prepare for the baby. Right when we found out we were pregnant, Michael moved his desk and computer out of the "nursery" (I thought this was so sweet). But, other than that, nothing has been done. Well, last night we went in with trash bags in hand and cleaned out the rest of the junk. There is still stuff in there, but now we just have to figure out what to do with all of it. I did take the few things we have been given for the baby into the room, and I hung up the empty hangers. I think Michael thought I was stupid, but I wanted to put the baby's things in the baby's room. :) We are so excited!
One of my sorority sisters/roommates had a baby 2 weeks ago. Yesterday another friend and I took them dinner, and to hang out a little while. It was so amazing to hold Madison, but at the same time it freaked me out a little bit. It occurred me to that it would be me in this position in about 6 months. Wow....
Michael and I has slowly started to prepare for the baby. Right when we found out we were pregnant, Michael moved his desk and computer out of the "nursery" (I thought this was so sweet). But, other than that, nothing has been done. Well, last night we went in with trash bags in hand and cleaned out the rest of the junk. There is still stuff in there, but now we just have to figure out what to do with all of it. I did take the few things we have been given for the baby into the room, and I hung up the empty hangers. I think Michael thought I was stupid, but I wanted to put the baby's things in the baby's room. :) We are so excited!
One of my sorority sisters/roommates had a baby 2 weeks ago. Yesterday another friend and I took them dinner, and to hang out a little while. It was so amazing to hold Madison, but at the same time it freaked me out a little bit. It occurred me to that it would be me in this position in about 6 months. Wow....
Friday, April 4, 2008
Sign of Life
Since I last posted, our life has been super crazy! Pregnant life is going well...I will be 13 weeks tomorrow, so the first trimester will be over. It is so hard to believe, especially since I don't even feel too much pregnant. I do feel pregnant when I put on my jeans - they are a bit more snug in the waist....so it begins... :)
We went back to the doctor Monday (March 31st), and everything went great. I had lost another 4 pounds (that's 7 1/2 in all). That worried me, but the doctor assured Michael and me that it was OK and normal. She just encouraged me to eat when I could (which is not that often) and to always take my vitamins. I haven't been that sick, just literally I have NO APPETITE. I can't tell you how many to-go boxes I have brought home in the last 13 weeks! Also at the doctor, we heard the heartbeat! That was so amazing. It was a very fast heart rate (160), and sounded nothing like I thought it would. Michael explains it as sounding like someone blowing air through a straw - I guess. :) The doctor said that I looked and was normal, as was Baby Anderson. It was nice to hear such confirming words. I go back April 28th for what they say will be another routine appointment - whatever that is! :) Can you tell I have never done this before!!!!
Other than the baby, life has just been going. I started Spring Break today at 4:01 (ha ha) and Michael is just working like normal. We spent Easter weekend with our families, which was nice. Life is going great for us and can't wait to see what the rest of 2008 holds for us.
We went back to the doctor Monday (March 31st), and everything went great. I had lost another 4 pounds (that's 7 1/2 in all). That worried me, but the doctor assured Michael and me that it was OK and normal. She just encouraged me to eat when I could (which is not that often) and to always take my vitamins. I haven't been that sick, just literally I have NO APPETITE. I can't tell you how many to-go boxes I have brought home in the last 13 weeks! Also at the doctor, we heard the heartbeat! That was so amazing. It was a very fast heart rate (160), and sounded nothing like I thought it would. Michael explains it as sounding like someone blowing air through a straw - I guess. :) The doctor said that I looked and was normal, as was Baby Anderson. It was nice to hear such confirming words. I go back April 28th for what they say will be another routine appointment - whatever that is! :) Can you tell I have never done this before!!!!
Other than the baby, life has just been going. I started Spring Break today at 4:01 (ha ha) and Michael is just working like normal. We spent Easter weekend with our families, which was nice. Life is going great for us and can't wait to see what the rest of 2008 holds for us.
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