The Brent's

Friday, January 29, 2010

We have shutters!

And a changing table . . .

After a lot of hard work, the changing table is complete . . . minus the pulls that are on back order. I have spent the day alternating "work work" on the computer and washing the baby's things so I can organize them before dad gets home tomorrow night.

We are finished with the bathroom, for now. Still planning on painting the vanity and getting a new top but at a later date.

Everything is coming along! We have a dresser to paint that will go beside the twin bed along with shelves I had in my room growing up. Have a few things to hang, put the swing together and we should be set. Sure there are things we will think of or forget but the chaos is starting to get organized. A huge weight off our shoulders.

T's new best friend

Last weekend, Tucker and I were up early one morning and decided to go through a bunch of boxes I found from elementary school and up. He kept sniffing a stuffed animal I found and the next thing I know, they were both gone. He ran around all morning playing with the toy. All I could do was laugh. Tucker couldn't wait to show dad his new toy as soon as he woke up. If we saw him without it, we would ask him where his puppy is and he would run to get it! Looks like we may have an issue on our hands :)

34 weeks!

Each week is flying by faster and faster!

Dad is gone again for a few days, hopefully the last time until the baby is born. We have a couple more things to paint in the baby's room and then we are done. . . for now. I told John the rest can wait until after lil bambino arrives. Would like to spend some time together NOT working before we are a family of three (four, sorry Tucker!). Poor dad has worked so hard he deserves a break.

According to babycenter.com -

How your baby's growing:

Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

We graduated!

Last night we had a breastfeeding class, our last course before the baby comes. Wish they had gone over how dad could help mommy out more but at least they showed a lil :) Dad thinks he is going to be free of duties as long as I am breastfeeding . . . WRONG! His favorite part was the sheet they gave us on the different stages (colors) of poop. It will definitely come in handy when HE is changing the diapers.

6 and a half weeks and counting . . . WOW is all I have to say! We are getting very anxious. Nesting mode is in full force, when I have the energy and my back isn't killing me. The baby is keeping me up quite a bit these days with his/her kicks, movements, and/or hick ups. The nursery and bathroom are coming along so stay tuned for updates. Dad is going out of town for a few days so mommy is going to try and organize as much as she can , still have one more dresser and shelves to paint.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Changing Table

I woke up this morning to dad putting on coat 2. He has been working a lot and traveling quite a bit recently that I can not thank him enough for all of his hard work on the nursery.

Thanks dad! We love you!

33 weeks!

7 weeks (give or take) before we all get to meet Baby Brent! Wonder if he/she will be early or late? Dad is still hoping for March 5 :)

According to babycenter.com

This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening.