Are you ready for this.... NO, not quite!

So we started our Lamaze classes last night, we will go every Tuesday from 6-8 for the next six weeks. I was really excited to go and couldn't wait to learn more about what's to come with this pregnancy. We'll I learned VERY quickly that we weren't going to talk much about pregnancy; we're going to talk ALL about labor and delivery. I didn't realize how apprehencive I am about that step of this process.
We were put into groups to answer a worksheet about out fears and fantasies of pregnancy and the sweat started pouring....I got clamy and hot and started to stutter as I was talking. Luckily I wasn't alone, all of the ladies were wide eyed during the discussion and we did get a lot out on the table so Julie, our teacher, truly has her work cut out for her with this group. The end of the class is my favorite part, we all pouch up with our pillows and Julie teaches the men how to properly massage "mamas" back to prevent pain and enhance relaxation- what a great 10 minutes that is!!!

I have belly pictures to post soon, and will let you know how next weeks class goes.

Last week of Second Trimester!

Chatham had a VERY good Christmas, he must be a very good boy already! This is his diaper bag (and yes that brings the count to 3 now!) **don't worry the bows come off easily for Devin to be a bit more masculine. He also got a sign for his room that says "Love you to the moon and back" It's from Gram- my mom said that to my sister and I growing up and now she'll say it to her grandson. He got a new onesie and a huntin' hat from his Grandad; and a bouncey seat from his Nana and Papa John. Auntie Amby got him a rocking horse with a bandana with CRD on it!!!! There was MUCH more, but you'll have to wait til he's here to fashion it himself.

Chatham's Godparents- Alice and Curtis came down to visit and they are just as excited as we are to meet THE BEAN!!!

This is Mama at 25 weeks and 3 days!! (12/21/08)

New Zealand Visitor!

Courtesy of Overcash

When in need you can always count on a friend!

So, as you all have noticed i have gotten a bit slack on the posting of the pictures; well Overcash (Jon) has come to everyone's rescue! While in town from New Zealand he was able to come by for dinner with Devin and I! He took some pictures while he was there- including what are using as our 24 week belly shot:

Also, proof that pregnancy has made me a baker! I am now officially a member of the mamas that can cook club! Cakes, Muffins, Cookies, you name it I can do it (NOW!)

We've got a kicker!

Well Saturday (11/29/08) Devin was able to feel Chatham kicking for the first time. It's still pretty faint- but it is the most amazing feeling. Orange Juice makes him the most active, and Devin is now hooked, after dinner I lay on the couch and he just puts his hand on my tummy for hours waiting to feel our little boys feet.
He pressed his heel (or at least what we think was his heel) against Devin's palm on Sunday. Dev's face was PRICELESS!!!!!
Just wanted to share. I have another appointment on Thursday. We'll have another ultrasound and I will do better to post them on Thursday. Last months weren't that great, so we skipped adding them. Also the belly has grow a little this week (I'll be 23 weeks Thursday) so maybe this weekend Devin will take a belly picture infront of the Christmas tree!