3 Little Babies, 2 Special Friends...

Television Debut

Bean's tv premier debuted today on News 8 Austin. One of my favorite maternity boutiques, Due Maternity, participated in fashion week, and the owner asked if I would be in her feature video. If you don't live in Austin, you can watch the story online.

Go to the middle of the article and click on "Watch the Video"

BTW, it's week 33!!!

Love,

Jolyn and Bean

Adventures with Bean - Week 31

I had my 31 week appointment today. Little bean is a growing boy - 3 pounds 11 ounces. I got a clear view on the ultrasound of his cheeks and eyelids. As babies get bigger you can see more detail in their face, so that was really neat. He's still being naughty, and has not turned head down. I would really appreciate it if he would spare me the joy of abdominal surgery and do a flip in the next few weeks. We'll see if he has any of my gymnast genes! :)

In other news, David and I assembled the crib! You have no idea how difficult that can be until you try it yourself. It took us WAY longer than I care to admit, even after reading the directions from cover to cover. I finally made a trip to the furniture store to get some pictures of the floor model. Finally, success! Tip: Always pay for delivery and assembly, especially when you are 30 weeks pregnant and bending over is like trying to pick up a 100 pound weight in a straight jacket.

Here's the nursery pic so far...it's not finished (no mattress, no glider, etc) but you can get an idea of what it will look like.

2 more SHORT months to go!!! Check out the new tummy pic too.


Love,

Jolyn

Quite possibly the best stock photo EVER

I completed my breast feeding class last night. It was exactly what I expected: 30 people (1/4 had husbands attend, most did not) very informative, lots of slides and diagrams and best of all - LOTS of handouts!

I HAD to share my favorite brochure of the night. I almost couldn't stop laughing - the class is totally silent - am I the only one who finds this stock photo to be completely hilarious?

My sense of humor may be a little sick, but I don't think anyone can argue that breast pumps these days aren't kidding around. :)

Enjoy!

Jolyn

28 week Baby Bean Appointment

We had a great bean update today ­ he had a growth spurt! He's now in the 37th percentile and weighs 2.7 lbs. They took measurements of his head, tummy and femur and his head actually measures in the middle of the 29th week. Good for little beaners!!! We got a bunch of pictures of his face. The nurse pointed out that he has filled out a bunch...she said, "see the cheeks?" We had to stare but I could tell too. David thinks their technology leaves a lot to be desired. hehe

My weight checked out fine too ­ I¹m still on the small side but my OB/GYN said it was fine and to continue doing what I've been doing: exercise, diet, etc. I made my appointments for the remainder of the pregnancy today too. I go more frequently now, and I¹ve completed all the blood work that I will have to do. Thank God! My 9 month appointment will be the last sono and at that time the Dr. will be checking to see if he has turned. He's still breach at this point.

So that's my update. BTW, after much stress and anxiety, I passed my glucose test! I had worried too much, it was easy although I will never drink an orange crush soda, ever again!

Love,

Jolyn and bean

Ps. Here's a pic of me and my sweet friend, Suzanne at a wedding this weekend. We're both due this summer so it's fun to get the bumps together. She's having twins, a boy and a girl.

6 Month Bean Appointment

Yesterday was our 24 week appointment to see Mr. Bean. We got a DVD of the ultrasound and everything checked out great. Next time you come to visit, I can play it for you (hehe). The doc looked at all the organs, size, weight, etc. He is breach right now but they told me not to worry because he will flip around a lot between now and the due date. Also, he's measuring/weighing very small (28percentile) but I guess that could change in the upcoming months. My nurse told me to eat more protein. I really hope he won¹t be a shrimpy boy, but I have a feeling that the gene pool is working against him.

BTW, I have narrowed my crib search down to 2 choices. They are very different so I'm stumped.

Here is the first one:http://www.elgrecofurniture.com/nassaucribchanger.html

Here is the second:
http://www.corsican.com/itemDetails.aspx?Sid=11458

The first one is a wood crib ­ painted white. It¹s cute but I¹m sad to say that I like choice #2 better. The second one is an iron crib ­ white again. It is my CLEAR front runner but it¹s twice the price. It¹s so perfect with my existing furniture, and it looks like an antique. It¹s an investment, and it is very sturdy - it would last for bean's kids (I can rationalize any purchase, right?)

Anyhoo, my crib bedding is here, and I need to take it to the seamstress to have the bumper made. I also found a glider that is super cute. There are so many choices ­ too many! My head is spinning. :)

Hope you are having a good week!

Love,

Jolyn

Furniture for Bean Peden

Well we decided not to use David's old crib. It needed repairs and paint,and we both think it will be easier to buy a new crib. However, we are keeping the high chair and having it repainted. So that will be the sentimental piece from the original set of furniture. David's dad said David spoke his first words in that high chair. And just so you all know that word was "shit" when he dropped his food on the floor. Everyone tells me this is a true story despite my disbelief.

So the shopping begins! This is the fun part. I'll email you pics when I start putting this puzzle together.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Jolyn and the "Mexican jumping" bean