8.26.2009

Belly Bump Update - 30 weeks


It is about time for a prego belly update. This picture was taken just over a week ago when I was 30 weeks. I am now '31 weeks' which means I have about 9 weeks to go assuming the baby comes on or near his due date (October 24th).
Lately I've had trouble sleeping at night because I just can't get comfortable - however, I slept like a ROCK last night! It was wonderful. My back muscles have a subtle ache to them all day but have only really been a bother to me a few times. Jeff is great about helping me feel as comfortable as he can and treats me to regular back massages. I have had a few Braxton Hicks contractions so far which I think are pretty cool... I know you're all saying the true labor contractions I'll be having in a couple months won't be so 'cool' and I understand that. But, while these ones are pain-free, I'll continue to marvel at the occasional tightening and hardening of my entire abdomen to a flesh-covered rock.
Other than the minor aches and getting a bit more uncomfortable, this pregnancy has continued to be uneventful and has run smoother than I could have asked for.

Jeff and I are getting more and more excited to meet this little guy as his arrival draws nearer. I try to imagine this little person that kicks my insides around all day sleeping/crying/pooping (you name it) in our newly assemled crib, stroller, and carseat - but it is still so surreal. There is no rush to get him here - he still needs to cook for a while... but we are sure excited!

8.16.2009

All Not Quiet on the Western Slope

My internship at McGladrey ended a couple weeks ago, and after getting all moved in to our new apartment (a post on that to come), Amy and I were definitely ready for a little weekend getaway. We headed out to the Western Slope, over Grand Mesa with the Loucks bunch. We all stayed at the beautiful Cedaredge house, then trekked over to Montrose and Ridgway State Park for the Woodis Family Reunion. I enjoyed some good food, good company, and several rounds of bocce before cooling off at the swim beach. The first pictures are from Friday at Uncle Steve's house, where we had a real-life Pig Roast... a few from the party/sing-along at Ridgway, then finally some views around the Cedaredge estate. Bear in mind, however, that my pictures are less than representative of the entire fun weekend. I think we'll go ahead and mark our calendar for the next reunion in five years. Florida anybody??