8 Months and One Week

Well, here I am, at the end of the road. Check out Ryan's MANSION! He sure has made himself at home. That's Stacy on Skype checking out my belly. I wish she could be here.

This weekend was an eventful one for us. Friday, I had contractions all day, then at about 7pm, the contractions were every five minutes. So, it was off to the hospital. After getting checked out, it turned out that I was dehydrated. The dehydration caused my contractions. So, they gave me two bags of IV fluids, and a shot in the arm to stop the contractions. The stopped. But, I was wired from the shot. So, I got both bags of fluids, the nurse gave me two Ambien. I was hallucinating on the way home from the hospital. I thought the lights on the streets and on buildings were sooooo pretty. If you are familiar with San Antonio....we were driving down Wurzbach between Lockhill and Blanco. Well, I just thought that street was the most beautiful. It was that moment I realized that I just needed to get to bed ASAP. And, that's just what I did. It was about 3am, by the time I hit the bed.

We'll be in touch with you guys! My next appt is Tuesday, May 1st so I should hear something more.

Love to all!

Last Child-free Trip

Rod and I took our last trip before we're "with child". We had such a fun time at Lauren and Kristen's wedding reception! I've never seen two more beautiful brides! Here are some pics of me as a free woman! Check out the skinny on Dad!

This pic of Melanie and I was taken at the moment we looked at each other and realized "our situation". It's so funny, and fun to be going through this with her!!

I'm double the size of Jenny! Dang, its time to get this pup out!

Love to all! Congratulations Kost family!!!!

Anything Cuter?!?!

Like Grandma, like granddaughter! I couldn't resist. I just love this pic! She's definitely a part of our family! HAPPY FIESTA!!!

Ten for Tuesday!

1. Gained 4 lbs in two weeks...whoops!
2. Ice cream needs to leave my freezer, and Rod & I need to go on more walks.
3. Missing my little neicie-poos!
4. 4.5 weeks left til little Ryan's arrival
5. Love how marriages get stronger and stronger all the time!
6. Dr. appt today - cervix soft, and dilated to a fingertip. (I guess that means less than 1 cm), but we're progressing!!!
7. Body pillows are a Godsend to all pregnant women! Thank you Jenny!
8. I don't feel there is a need to wake up every hour "in preparation for what's to come when baby is here." (Its getting really old).
9. Three more weeks left of work! Last day is May 11th, should all be going according to plan.
10. NIOSA is right around the corner, and I'm determined to get there for the FOOD! (sweat between the legs and all...whatever it takes).
BONUS - (i'm so nice)
11. My house looks like a golf training facility! I should probably move out all my breakables to the attic now.

Five for Friday!

I'm copying my mom and Stacy with Five for Friday! So, here we go....

1. Dr. Finney saying "Pregnancy is just not fair for short-waisted bodies," constantly rings in my ear! She couldn't be speaking more truth in that statement.

2. Our good friends are in Hawaii right now staying on the same side of the island that Rod and I got married!! Kapalua Baby! Thinking about them constantly!

3. I love Ryan's pediatrician! Just met with her yesterday. She's originally from SA (always a plus), her OB/GYN is my OB/GYN, and her kids go to the day care that Ryan will be going to in August!

4. My sisters are my loves!

5. Little Ryan loves to make a debut for Rod when we lay down for bed each night. Good tumbles and rolls! Rod "zerberted" my belly, and we think it freaked Ryan out. He jumped big time! It was hilarious! Poor kid. We're going to end up torturing him for some good laughs.

BONUS:

6. Thank you to all those who love and support us!

Ryan's Room at 34 Weeks

This weekend, we got a very sweet surprise when a friend of ours stopped by. Don was thrilled to visit us once he realized we'd put him to work. We got a good six hours of unpaid work out of him. THANK YOU DON!!!!

Room has been painted, and crib skirt added! We still have some finishing touches to add to the room, but otherwise we're almost there! The skirt was HANDMADE by Rod's mom. Very talented woman. I'll try to get a close of pic of the detail to the skirt for the next post. The chair and ottoman are a generous gift from my mom and dad!! We love it. It will rock you to sleep in 10 seconds flat. Note my new Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag under the crib....a VERY sweet gift from Auntie Jenny! Boy, oh boy is this child LOVED!

For those who have not met my husband, I'd like to introduce to you, Ryan's daddy. For those of you that know him, this picture probably doesn't surprise you. :) This is the box that our chair came in. Rod took himself right back to childhood when he saw it. (I think I'm in trouble when Ryan gets here...)

Who knew an unborn child could have SO MUCH! Rod and I are floored everytime we look at his closet. All drawers and baskets are full of STUFF. Its unbelievable!

Ryan's Gear

Paint Color in Ryan's Room

First, I'd like to say thank you to those who took the time to pick out your favorite color. Well, we've decided on... NONE OF THEM! So, no one wins. Wasn't that a fun game?! :)

We ended up going with a light, light, light baby blue color. I wanted to stay away from baby blue but after jenny and I found a picture of baby blue with black furniture in it. It looked so good together, so we went for it. And, we LOVE it. We're not 100% complete yet, so no picture to post. Coming soon.