Growing

Owen continues to grow, which makes me grow in the process.  Maternity pictures taken at 32 weeks.

We totally love him.  I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

Letting me know he's there

It's an odd feeling to have Owen kicking up at my ribs, while having hick-ups that feel like they are touching my tail bone, and the occasional punch in the stomach.  I definitely know he's there!  I can't believe he can reach all that at once. I put a ruler to my stomach to see if his 14" body could really reach.  To my surprise, it's starting to be a tight squeeze, and he's not even 3 lbs yet.  Oh goodness. 

The most hick-ups I've counted him having in one day so far was 4 times.  I can't remember the last time I had hick-ups.  Good thing they're not contagious. :)

Owen is #1

My office Triple Threat Tournament was April 7.  Teams are normally to consist of 1 boy, and 2 girls.  I talked the tournament committee into letting me form my own "special team" with the two other girls in the office who are pregnant. 

Together we were team "Knocked Up".  Everyone in the office got a good laugh about it.  We told people we were making winners!  Too bad we lost first round, ha!

I designed the shirts with my teams help of name and picture ideas.  I was proud about how cute they turned out! 

Thanks Owen, for being in my tummy, so I could show you off :). 

More love from Max

Out of the blue Max told Rachel: "J has a baby named Owen, he is my new best friend"  I totally love this boy!

Love from Cousins

Jack, age 6 (he'll be 7 in June, crazy!) told me "You're going to be just as good of a mom as my mom, and she's the best mom!" 

Jack agrees with me when I tell him he'll be the best cousin ever. 

Max, age 3, is also enjoying my pregnancy.  We have a lot in common now that I'm pregnant.  He also has a baby boy in his tummy, but his baby is named Baby Buzz. 

Sam finally felt a kick

Lately Owen has been on a regular kicking schedule.  Around 9-10 am, 12-2 pm, and 4-5 pm.  I feel him again a little bit later in the evening, but those are never very strong.  This schedule has been tough for Sam to feel any movement, since I am at work those times. 

This morning I went to work late because I am trying to fight off a cold.  I was sleeping in, and Sam came to bed (after working last night) around 9:30.  Him coming to bed woke me up, so I ate a banana, and layed back down.  Sam said "Hi wife" and cuddled behind me.  A few minutes later I felt Owen kick!  I had Sam put his hand on my stomach.  Another kick, and I asked Sam if he had felt it.  He said he wasn't sure.  There were a few more little ones that I didn't ask him about, and then another big one.  He said it felt it!  Yay!  He told me that was really cool, and kissed me goodnight :). 

Made Me Jump

Out of no where today I felt a strong kick in my stomach.  It scared me, and I jumped!  My first thought/instinct was that pain was going to follow, but then I realized it was Owen making his presence known.  I couldn't believe how strong it was!  Definitely the strongest yet.