Wednesday is the BIG day!

This Wednesday at 10:30 we are scheduled for our C-Section. We will be at Scripps Mercy Hospital on the 3rd floor if you want to come say hi. We will have both of our phones so call us.

Now that we have our exact date and time I have been busy getting last minute things that we will need for once we get home. The baby stuff is getting packed for the hospital, diapers are being bought in mass quantity and everything is being cleaned. I dont know how long Im going to be out of commision so Im trying to get as much done now as possible.

Jack is going to have a phone list of people to call shortly after the baby is born to share the exciting news. Is it going to be Addison or Jack? Only 6 more days till we meet this little one!

Monica

Big Baby Rader News

We had our 38 week Dr. appointment today. I was excited to find out more about this baby and if it was coming anytime soon. Well it ends up that the baby will be born on May 21st. Yes, 9 days from now we will be welcoming Baby Rader into the family. The baby has decided to stay in a head up position instead of flipping down. I will be having a C-Section on the 21st as of now. We will keep you posted as we find out any more info.
The baby room is pretty much ready. After I get some last minute things done I will put up a picture. I really only have this weekend to do it! Jack has been busy putting things together. Our house is looking like a baby lives in it. The pack n play and swing are taking over our living room. Kona is probably wondering what all these new things are to play with. If she only knew what was coming her way. When I was putting the mobile together she thought it was for her. There was a part that looked like a really fun blue ball that she was keeping her eye on the entire time I had it out of the box.
Here is a picture of me at 38 weeks. Some people say I have "dropped" I really don't know, it all seems the same to me...BIG!
I'll try and update again before this baby comes. We are looking forward to visitors.
Monica

Baby Shower Pictures

Here are some pictures from the Baby Shower in San Diego. They are kind of silly. We played a bubble gum baby game and who can drink the baby bottle the fastest. As you can see it was no challenge for some! Good job girls! The last one is of me and Meredith being weird and pushing the new stroller. Everyone was trying to teach me how to open and close it. It's not as easy as you would think, plus try doing it with a big belly in the way! Thank you everyone for our great gifts!!!

Baby Update

We have had two amazing and fun baby showers. The first one was in Palm Desert with some G Phi friends from U of A and the other was last weekend in San Diego with family and friends. We were showered with the best presents! So many cute outfits and blankets, swings and toys, car seats and strollers. The baby is going to have so many cute white and animal outfits to wear in the beginning. We made it hard to shop since the sex of the baby is a secret for all of us.
A lot of people are thinking it is a boy the way my belly is sticking out right in front. Some are holding strong to their idea of a girl. You can see in some of the pictures how big the belly is now. The back pain and sore feet have started and I'm sure they will continue to get only worse.
The baby has hiccups ALL the time which is fun to feel. Sometimes you can feel them really well depending on the position of the baby. I think it is still laying across my belly like before. We have a Dr. appt this Friday so maybe they will do an ultrasound to see the position of the baby. Fingers are crossed that it is head down!
The baby room is coming a long. Once I am done I will put some pictures up. We've got the new flooring in and Jack repainted the walls so it is looking GREAT! The closet is getting filled up with toys, strollers and clothes.
We started our "baby birthing class." Last Wednesday was the first class and it wasn't so bad. We haven't learned any breathing techniques just some interesting labor facts and some I wish I didn't know. We have 3 classes to go and I'm sure they're going to get better and better. Hopefully Jack can handle the rest!
We have six weeks left till our little one is supposed to arrive. I will take an updated picture this week and fill you in on what the Dr. says Friday.

Baby Bump 29 weeks

Here is a picture of my baby bump. Jack, Kona and I had just gone on a long walk. I'm trying to do better about walking daily. Kona likes it, but not Jack so much. Its a pretty funny sight, Kona is pulling Jack and Jack is pulling me up the big hill by our house. Last year it was Kona and I pulling Jack. Enjoy the pictures! I was brave and put a bare belly pic this time.

Vegas Weekend

Here is a picture of the parents to be in Las Vegas. New baby bump pictures coming soon!

28 weeks

We had our 28 week appointment which means we only have 12 weeks to go. I can't believe how fast it has gone by. When is was time to listen for the heartbeat we were able to figure out how the baby is laying. Like I thought it is laying sideways with its head on the left and the butt and legs on the right side. Hopefully at 36 weeks we will be facing head down. I was told to walk more (my weight is a little higher then it should be) and eat frozen yogurt for dessert instead of ice cream. No fun!

This weekend we were in Las Vegas with my family for my cousin Rissa's 21 st Birthday. It was definitely a very different experience, but a lot of fun. Jack and I did a lot of walking around the shops and some good eating. I have never felt so good at 8:00 in the morning like I did this trip. The baby had its first experience of hearing "Saki-Bomb" by 20 family members and friends while celebrating at P.F. Changs!

I will be adding a baby bump picture soon!