Auntie Fa & Uncle Luke

Hooray!

Finally, the start of my summer has come! Liz & Luke arrived Friday at noon, and we've been non-stop since.

We went to San Francisco yesterday for Miles's first trip to the Zoo, the pier, the beach and to the Golden Gate Bridge. I am definitely not doing that much walking again until after I have Miles, but it was too fun getting to be there for Luke's first time in SF.

AND...Liz and Luke BOTH got to feel Miles kicking and moving around in there! He was pretty active last night after getting home from our busy day and they both had the opportunity to feel him. I love it. It is so exciting for me to be able to share this experience with my sister since we don't get to see each other too often.

Last night after we all went to bed, Miles pumped up the action, and I just watched in awe as he rolled and kicked around in my belly. I am going to be filming it the next time he's that active, because it is just the most amazing thing for me!

In some other news, Mindy had her baby on Wednesday 07/08/09 via c-section after 40 hours of labor. She's a trooper, but I think that the ADORABLE Aiden Vance Johnston was worth all the hard work Mommy and Daddy both put in.

What's in a Name?

Ok, so we have stayed pretty mum about our name desicion process, and only for our own sanity. We started to talk to people about some names we liked, but each time people would say "Oh...that's...nice" or "I knew someone with that name in high school" and the two of us just didn't want to let other people's opinions change our minds while we were trying to choose. So we decided that until we had one name set in stone (pun intended!!) we would not reveal ANY of the names we were thinking about. We figured once it was decided, no one's opinion would change our minds.

That said, we have decided to name our little Pebble

Miles David Stone

Yes, technically it did start out as a joke to get people off of our backs because EVERYBODY asks what names you have in mind. We wanted something that would be believeable and funny (get it?? Milestone???) But we absolutely fell in love with the name Miles, and really, how can you make fun of someone's name when it sounds like Milestone? It can only mean good things for our little one. He is such a Milestone in our lives, and the lives of friends and family, so it is only fitting, anyway! So it is official. Miles Stone.

27 wks 2 days

Next Dr appt : July 20th

Ultrasounds and Organization

We had a very enjoyable weekend in Reno to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and I felt amazing after my pre-nantal massage. It was so nice to have one last little weekend just the two of us before the madness of visitors and getting ready for baby comes. Didn't help that I fell three days later and re-tweaked my back. Oh well...I guess I need another massage?

Monday the 29th came and we did another ultrasound to check up on Pebble's growth. This time it was too fun, because he has gotten enough fat that now you can really see his features! I got to watch him yawn and take a drink of the fluid, and I realized how big he has gotten since the last ultrasound! We went back in the afternoon to see my doctor and discuss the results of the ultrasound, and Dr. Scates says that Pebble is now measuring perfectly! All of the numbers are "grouped well" and that there is no longer a concern. As of the 29th, he weighed 2lbs, 2oz, and he is right on track for his October 2nd due date.

I myself am growing so much everyday! I am slowly gaining new stretch marks (although they are clear, so I am not too concerned!) and my once never-ending belly button is getting closer and closer to popping out into a snooze button. You can now see both sides of my belly ring hole, and the scar from my gall bladder surgery is now almost all visible (it used to be almost completely hidden inside my belly button). I also have the beginnings of the dark line that goes down the center of your belly. Some women get it all the way from to to bottom of the belly, but mine seems to just be belly button down. I can't believe how much I am changing each day.

We got Pebble's room all cleaned out and the closet organized so all of the clothes-presents and hand me downs-that we have recieved are now hanging up, and the only things in the room are the guest bed (we will need that in there until Christmas, at least...we have so many visitors coming!!!) and his bassinet and stroller. Now if only we can finish organizing the rest of the house...because Liz (my sister) and Luke (her Boyfriend) are coming for a 10 day visit starting this Friday!!! We are so excited! It will be nice to see some of my family while I'm pregnant. My mom will be coming 4 days after Liz & Luke leave, and Cameron's parents will be here then too! We love to have guests here at Stone Inn.

My Baby shower is coming quickly. It will be held on July 25th at my boss' house, and I can't wait for my friends abd family to all get together to help me celebrate my first child. It should be so much fun!!!