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This is so typical of something that would happen to me it's not even funny. So, last week I found an awesome deal on one of my favorite brand of shoes at Dillard's. I couldn't pass these up, so I decided to treat myself. Well, today was my first day wearing them. All day (even at the doctor's office) I have been noticing this "slurping sound" coming from my shoes. Every step....."slurp, slurp, slurp." I couldn't figure it out! WEIRD! Well, here is is almost 4:00 in the afternoon and I finally realized what it was. I never removed the tags from the bottom and they were sticking to the carpet, concrete, tile, you name it! Wow..... No wonder that one lady at the doctor's office was staring at me when I had my legs crossed....she probably felt bad for this pregnant woman. Just a typical day for me!

The tags....notice how they're somewhat peeling off....cue the slurping sound!

Tyler and I just got back from the doctor and everything looks good! Tyler's heart was beating strong at 136 bpm. Dr. White said Tyler is hanging out on my right side....he has nothing on the left! I guess he just likes it on that side better...that explains the muscle pain :) The best news of the appointment is that I am 1.5 cm dilated! I know I can stay like this for weeks, but progress is progress baby! I don't want Tyler to come until he's good and ready, but Dr. White says he doesn't see any reason that Tyler won't be born near or around his due date....yay! We go back weekly from now on.

The nursery is almost done! I'll post updated pictures soon :)

...to Tyler's Daddy!

Today is Rolf's 26th birthday!!! He is spending it down at the ranch with all of his buddies...the perfect day! I've posted a few pictures below.

One of my favorite pictures of Rolf...isn't he cute?!
(I'm sure Tyler will have his picture made just like this one day.)


At the creek...nice catch!

Well, we've reached the 5 week countdown! Can you believe it?!


Here is the 34 week belly shot!


I was off yesterday so I set up an appointment with my chiropractic functional doctor to check out my rib pain. I guess I have to apologize to my little man because it turns out that he's not really playing jungle gym in my ribcage after all. Apparently my cartilage is irritated between my ab muscle and rib bone because the ab muscle is being pulled (ripped) away from the bone. Yes...it hurts. He said it's because I didn't gradually get a belly...it appeared very quickly. So, I have an updated "Ghetto Wrap" picture to share. In fact, it's not very ghettoish at all! It reminds me of the "slimmer" that Ms. Doubtfire wore. The skin colored part is my "slimmer" or tummy sleeve and the white wrap up top is a maternity belt. It feels sooooo much better when I'm able to keep that muscle and rib bone together rather than stretching. I also have a topical anti-inflammatory that I am using. Overall, it feels better as long as I keep my "Doubtfire Slimmer" on and use my cream. I am thankful that I was able to find some relief and thankful because I know I could have far worse issues than this. As long as Tyler is doing okay then I'm okay :)

Here is my Doubtfire Slimmer. (Thank goodness it's not September or I'd be burning up!)


Sunday Rolf helped me hang a few more things in the nursery. Here is a picture that a dear friend let us borrow for Tyler's room. This picture doesn't do it justice, but it's the neatest old farm picture and the more you look at it the more you see. Cheryl had this picture in her room when she was a little girl and we are so thankful she's letting us borrow it. I know Tyler will really enjoy it!



I hope everyone had a nice Valentine's Day. Rolf and I went down to the creek and had a nice time. The weather was terrible and we got caught in a major rainstorm on the boat, but we made the best of it. It was actually quite hilarious! Rolf called me his "little soaked Valentine." My jeans were so wet I had to roll them off.....we should have captured that on film but I'm kind of glad we didn't :)

This morning Rolf and I went to the doctor and got to see Tyler for the first time since November! He sure does look more like a baby and not just a skeleton! He slept the entire time we were having the ultrasound. His little heart was beating at 125 bpm and he is estimated to weigh about 5lbs. 1 oz. right now. The best news is that he decided to turn and is now head down. I know he can still flip around, but hopefully he won't. I go back to the doctor in two weeks and then the weekly appointments start. Only 6 weeks to go....wow!

Here is the latest ultrasound picture. It's kind of hard to figure out what you're looking at so I put some labels on there that will hopefully help. He is looking right at you. (You can click on the picture to make it bigger.)

This past Saturday our "Second Family" threw us a shower. It was sooooo much fun and we are very thankful to have all of these people in our lives. Tyler is one lucky little boy!



The hostesses and I. (Kellie, me, Peggy, Rachel and Cheryl)





Holly and Leigh




Mom and I

....of my new fashion statement.



Apparently Tyler thinks my rib cage is his new jungle gym. (Either that or some of my muscles are being stretched/ripped apart....lol) Whatever it is, it is painful and ice is the only thing that helps. (at least I can get some relief.) I carry my ice pack everywhere these days but it's kind of hard to do anything around the house with one arm....and the "free" arm being your left arm. So, I had a grand idea that I would use my robe wrap to position my ice pack and boy does it work great! Rolf thinks I'm nuts but we sure did get a big laugh out of this last night. He said, "Uh...you're not going to wear that to the birthing class tonight are you?" The thought crossed my mind, but I sparred him the embarrassment. LOL

I know things could be a TON worse and I should be thankful, but dang it hurts! For now...the "Ghetto Wrap" shall be my best friend.

Shower pictures from this past Saturday coming later and new ultrasound pictures coming tomorrow!!!!

This past Saturday my mother-in-law and sister-in-law hosted the CUTEST little cowboy shower! The details were amazing! Anja put her crafty skills to work and everything went together so well. Tyler, Rolf and I are extremely blessed to be surrounded by such loving and encouraging friends and family! Thank you to all who were able to make it.

Irene and Anja (hostesses)


Tyler had his very own cupcake!


Aren't these pacifier cupcakes the cutest thing you've ever seen? They are made out of two lifesaver candies and one jelly bean.


Sign in area complete with cowboy duckies!


Diaper cake.....PRECIOUS! I haven't taken it apart yet because it's just too cute!