37 Weeks - Spring has Sprung

Hi Sweet Boy -

Wow, we will be meeting you in only 3 short weeks. Time seems to have really flown by. My last day of work is April 13th and I'm REALLY counting down those days. Things have been very busy lately with work and going into the office is exhausting. I think Monday will be my last day "in" the office and I'll be working from home for the most part for the last few days.

Last weekend was Easter and we had a nice, quite time at home. We went to church and had a nice dinner at home. We even did a small egg hunt with your Big Brother.

This weekend we've spent some time getting the yard in shape for your arrival. We don't want to be busy doing anything else other than loving on you when you arrive! Your babysitter Ms. Vickie also brought by some nice goodies for you. She is very sweet and I know she will take good care of you when she watches you.

We also FINALLY settled on a name for you. It took us quite awhile to agree on something for you, because we needed it to be perfect. We always knew that your middle name would be after your grandpa patch (edward) but it was the first name that was the problem. We were looking through some baby names and we both really liked the name "Grant".  We wanted you to have a name that was not very common but also not strange either ;). We think that Grant is a very strong name and it actually means "Big". We've shared the name with a few people and the first thing they say is that it's a good "strong" name. I even started to get some things monogrammed - so you know it's set.

Well, time to go and relax and watch a movie with your daddy. We won't get to do this too often after you come for awhile :). I'll write again soon. Below is me at 37 weeks! Look at you :)

I love you!

Mommy

35 Weeks - One more month until we meet you precious boy!

Can't believe it's only one more month until we meet you! 4 more weeks to go. We went to see the Dr. today and he said you look healthy and will most likely weigh about 7 lbs when you are born. This is very close to how big your brother was. Your daddy was able to come to this appointment and he was very excited to see you on the sonogram. Below is a picture of me from this weekend. I'm feeling very large and also very tired. Keeping up with your brother sure tuckers me out...that and work :). I could definitely be done with work right now.

We also had some visitors this past weekend as your Uncle Justin and his girlfriend Molly came to visit. They loved playing with your brother and can't wait to meet you! We spent some time just hanging out and visited a few wineries (me as DD of course!). It also ended up snowing on the first day of Spring!

Nana and Grandpa also came to visit this past month to help us get ready for your arrival. They were super helpful with some spring cleaning and organizing that Mommy wanted to get done. We also celebrated Nana's 60th Birthday! You and Nana will be 60 years apart? Isn't that crazy! They also were able to watch your brother when Mommy and Daddy went out to a very special dinner to celebrate before you join us and make us a family of 4!

Mommy's best friend from college (Taylor) also came for a visit. We had a great time and went for lunch in Middleburg and to an amazing spa!

Finally, we started to put together some of your baby gear including the pack n play, rock n play, bassinet, swings, etc. And we of course had to get your car seat in the cars and inspected as well. Daddy actually did a good job this time and we only had to adjust the infant seat. You should be all set and safe when we bring you home :).

We cannot wait to meet you! I'm very excited but I think also getting a bit scared to think of life with 2 crazy little boys. It will sure be an adventure for sure, and I'm sure you will teach me new lessons just as your brother did.

32 weeks - Blizzard of 2016 and Your Sprinkle

Hello Sweet Little Guy,

Its been a very busy last few weeks and you've gone through a lot in my baby bump :). We had the Blizzard of 2016 a few weeks ago. We got over 30 inches of snow! It was crazy. Daddy did ALOT of shoveling and your Big Brother had fun playing and really enjoyed shoveling as well. Below is the view from our back (we had 40 inches back there), front of the house, and some photos of all of the shoveling. I of course hung out and watched the show. Too much snow for me to shovel with you!

We've also been very busy getting ready for you to arrive. We can't believe it's less than 2 months until we meet you. Your room is pretty much ready, and Daddy has been busy working on redoing a bathroom upstairs. We also  had some amazing friends throw a Sprinkle for you. It was a really nice time and Daddy did a get job making some food and coordinating it with our good Friend Katie Wacek. It was at our house and below are all of the friends who came to celebrate YOU.

Mommy with Noni and her friends. P.S. some of these mommies have babies in their bellies as well. They will be your friends too :).

We also took a tour of the new hospital where you will be born in Fairfax. They just opened a new Women's and Children's Hospital and it is very nice!  Your big brother was born there as well, but he was in the older part of the hospital.  Health wise - you and I are both doing well. I had to go and take the dreaded 3 hour glucose test with you though to make sure I did not have gestational diabetes :( . I passed though, so that is all that is important!  Below are some photos of us over the past few weeks.

This is me and you at 30 weeks :) . Looking pretty good I think (and big).

On the left is me with your brother and on the right is me with you. Looking about the same I think just a little more tired with you. Your brother keeps me pretty busy, that is for sure! We love you to the moon and back already and we cannot WAIT to meet you.

Mommy, Daddy, and Evan

P.S. - Still no first name picked yet. We just can't decide! It will come to us though.

26 Weeks - Your estimated day of arrival has been set!

Hard to believe I'm 26 weeks already. Below is a picture your dad took of me at 25 weeks.
3 months to go until we meet you! I've started to feel you moving and kicking and dad has been able to feel you as well a bit. You do tend to get shy though every time he tries to feel you kick!

 It's been a busy month with the Holidays, moving your brother into his "big boy" room, and Grandpa Patch's Retirement Party. I'm still feeling really good but also starting to feel pretty "huge". The nights have become restless as my hips are hurting like they did with your brother. I'm going to the chiropractor this time though, and they are helping to ease my discomfort a little bit.

We also set the date for your c-section already!! If things go as planned, you will be born on April 18th. We are scheduled to head to the hospital for 6:30 am that morning. You will be an Earth day baby and born one day after your Uncle JP's Birthday. We'll see if you stick to the plan or decide to surprise us :). I also filed all of my paperwork for my leave, so at this point I'll be taking time off to be with you from April 13th until August 11th. It will be 4 months. Just like I spent with your brother :).

Well, below are some pics from the past couple of weeks. Hope you enjoy them :). We can't wait to meet you sweet little one.

Here is the 3 of us on Christmas day and Christmas Eve at Nana and Grandpa's house.

Here is a picture of everyone before Christmas Eve Mass. 

Below is a picture of your Big Brothers room. He really seems to like it and all of the cars/trucks.