Waffles

I had an entire dream that revolved around waffles last night. I think I need to eat one... or two.

It's A Boy!

The big ultrasound was yesterday afternoon! Baby looked very healthy and happy. The tech took all of the measurements she needed and kept bragging on our son. I am sure that is standard procedure, but I couldn't help the sense of pride I was feeling. Every time she needed a measurement our baby would flip, so she could get a perfect view of what she needed! Good baby :) I loved watching Robby stare at his baby boy on that monitor. He is going to be such an amazing daddy!

We told our family we were going to Pappasitos for lunch after the appointment, and then we would skype or come by once everyone was home from work. It was SO hard keeping it from our family, but I wanted to tell everyone in person, or as close to it as possible! As soon as our waiter came to the table, I told him we were having a son. He looked like a younger guy, so you could tell I made him very uncomfortable - sorry about that! Here is a picture of me, Robby, and our SON, AHHHH!


As soon as we got back to the house I got on skype to tell my mom. I was talking to her after the appt, and she couldn't believe I was keeping this from her. Haha, sorry mom, but I had to see your face. I will remember this moment forever :)

"Momma you are going to have a grandson!" Skyping with my mom in DC

"Grandma, it's a boy!" Skyping with my Grandma in Naples

I had a few hours before both sets of parents would be home from work, so I got to work on cake decorating. I made mini cakes filled with blue frosting to share our surprise.

The first stop was Dad and Cindy's house. We had burgers with them, but couldn't wait to cut the cake.

"It's blue!" You are going to have another grandson!!! They bought a little camo fleece and long sleeve shirt for baby boy. Precious!

After dinner and celebrating with Dad and Cindy we headed to the McDaniel's.

"It's blue!!!" We were all just a little excited. Can you tell?

My stud of a husband, me, and baby boy showing off our blue frosting center and the little shirt Diana and Sara got baby (I LOVE Mommy) :)

Yesterday was perfect! I can't wait to bring our baby into this world. He is already so loved. Thank you EVERYONE for the congratulations and well wishes. I will do my best to keep this baby growing strong and safely.

To top the night off as we were laying in bed baby boy started to wiggle and kick. Robby put his hand on my belly and felt our son move. The best moment of my life.

I will get some of the ultrasound pictures posted soon.

Sleepless Night

I was awake most of the night last night, so I quietly made my way (until Haribo started whimpering from the bedroom - sorry Robby!) to the living room for a little late night HGTV. I spent hours laying on the floor with a little red muzzle on my stomach, while feeling our baby finish up Dance Party 2010. I felt a few strong movements that Robby might have been able to feel, but we haven't been able to get our timing right :) Soon enough, I'm sure. I know I only have a few hours to go, but I'm not sure I can wait to see our baby on the big screen again. I can't wait to hear Dr. L and the Ultrasound Tech tell us how healthy and strong baby is growing/measuring. Deep breaths - only a few more hours!!

A bed for our baby

It's funny how just a few months ago I felt like every crib looked exactly the same just came in different colors. Holy Moly, I have a new appreciation for these things AND infant mattresses. This is the bed Robby and I decided on for our little tot. We bought it last night! Well, we didn't, but a set of grandparents that are eagerly awaiting baby mac's arrival did. Thank you a million :)

1st Stranger Comment

I started my after work routine like I do most everyday with a run/walk around the neighborhood. I was about 3 minutes into my run when a 12ish year old boy who was practicing his skateboard moves off the curb rubbed his belly and said, "Hi, how many months are you?" I stopped and looked at him. I wish I could have seen my face. I was completely shocked. Am I really far enough into my pregnancy and showing enough of this tiny 6" .5lb baby for a complete stranger to notice (a 12 year old boy at that!)? I guess at 18 1/2 weeks people start to notice. And no, it's not because I have been tossing back the ice cream and Twinkies. This baby and momma LOVE their sweets, but I have kept it under control. I finished my workout beaming with joy knowing that this baby is growing just like he/she is supposed to and I am the one doing it.

Bear Hunting in P^2

We spent last weekend with Pappa & Granny in Louisiana. It was a beautiful weekend, and we spent most of it outside. Pappa had some rice bran he wanted to put out by each deer feeder. He said the deer love it and wasn't lying! Several of those 50lb piles we Robby put out were 1/2 way eaten the next morning.

I guess my blog title is a little misleading, but it is kind of true. We didn't actually hunt for bears, but we were trying to track one ... kind of.
A few weeks ago Pappa spotted a black bear at one of his feeders. He went back later, followed a trail in the woods, and found his home. One of the rice bran stops was at this feeder, because the bear needs to eat too, right??? Pappa wanted to show us his home in the woods, so the 3.5 of us cautiously (at lease the 1.5 of us were cautious!) snuck in to see the piles of bones and hmmm, other things he had left, if you know what I mean :) I checked the trees to make sure the bear wasn't watching us from above. Pappa and Robby kept walking, but I just couldn't go any further. I was about to turn back when Pappa wanted me to check out bear scratches on a log. I quickly walked in, saw them, and headed out :) Granny called right then and told us to head home for lunch with Uncle Scott & Aunt Cathy.

Robby showing me how the deer eat the rice bran

Pappa and Robby working on a feeder

A trip to P^2 is not complete without a trip to the oilfield. Robby had a few wells he wanted to check on, so we decided to take baby mac along (not like he/she had a choice) for his/her first trip.

The fish. Robby said they had been trying to pull this out of the hole for 10 days. You are looking at a $300,000 piece of metal.

Riggin' back up.

Gender Poll

Most family and friends have already told us what their guesses are on what Baby Mac will be, but take our poll (top right corner of the blog) and let us know what you think. Robby has been feeling girl and I have been feeling boy, but it's anyone's guess at this point. I can't wait to see what the overall consensus is!