Indiana Update

It is time for an Indiana update and I can't believe that there wont be that many left...she will be here in 2 1/2 months!!!  I saw the specialist today and he said everything looks great!!! In fact he gave me an A+ is "baby cooking" despite all of the complicating factors and things that could go wrong. She is now 2 lbs 11 oz and he is expecting her to be anywhere from 6 1/2 lbs to 7 lbs. She is moving up a storm and she definitely makes sure that I know she is still in there. Her newest trick is having hiccups multiple times a day, which is a treat for both of us. She doesn't like them so she moves all over the place and kicks really hard, and I get to feel my tummy move in rhythm and have her kick and punch me for sometimes over an hour. It is really amazing to now know her personality and patterns and I can't wait for her to be here.

I am doing great also!! I thought that being off work meant having LOTS of time off to rest, but that isn't exactly the case. I am at the doctors 2-3 days a week now going to appointments and NST (non-stress testing) and I feel like it is my second home. I am also still doing my Aquacize class which is going really well and I really like it a lot.  So, most weeks I have something to do everyday, which keeps me busy and less bored.  Rocky is getting excited about Indy's arrival and has even been seen picking out outfits for her in Babies R Us...on his own!!  Can you believe it?? :)  He still thinks that she doesn't need all of this "stuff" but I think he is getting used to the idea of it and realizes that he has no control over it.  He will learn.

A few weeks ago I had my first shower and it was so much fun!! Sommer, Becky and Debbie (Oma) did such a great job and I can't thank them enough for the wonderful party for Indy. Indy and I received so many beautiful gifts and I can't wait to play dress up with all of the super cute clothes. This kid has a wardrobe bigger than I do and I don't know if I like that!!! j/k :)  Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our new baby girl...Your generosity is overwhelming and I can't wait for everyone to meet Indy in person!! 

Here are new pictures is Indiana, my ever growing belly and some pictures from the shower:

Indy's first pouty face!!  She looks like she is squishing her eyebrows and puckering her lips.  I guess she is learning early.  Her daddy makes the same face!!!  :)

If you look really close, it looks like she is blowing a bubble.  I am not sure what it is, but I am calling it a bubble for now.  

My belly at 29 weeks.  I am grown 8 full inches around my tummy and I look like I have swallowed a basketball!  :)

Indy's amazing painting...Thanks Becky, we love it!!

Indy's 1st Christmas Dress...Thanks Baba.  I can't wait to take pictures of her in it.  

Softball Photo Shoot

Rocky is back to playing softball after a 9 month hiatus with his healing broken arm.  He is so excited to be back and I am just happy that I can actually go see his games.  It gives me something to look forward to during the week since I am home and bored.  At the game tonight, we decided to bring the camera along and take some pictures and I have to admit that they came out really well.  Rocky ALWAYS takes great pictures, but this time even I took some great shots (only a few good ones and a bunch of crappy tries) Here are some of the highlights from out softball photo shoot. 

One Crazy Week

This week has been filled with many ups and downs and I am very excited to relax and have some fun this weekend.  It started off with a bunch of doctors appointments and ended with a stomach ache.  On Monday, I saw the OB and the Rheumatologist which is always fun times.  The OB was worried about one of my DNA Lupus tests coming back high and wanted me to start Stress Testing 2 times a week to check Indy and make sure she is ok.  Before you get worried, Indy is doing fine and shows no signs of being stressed at all, but the doctors just want to make sure that she is progressing and that she is under no stress in the future.  It kind of makes me feel better to know that they are on top of things and ahead of the games.  Next, was my Rheumatologist appointment and she said that I am doing ok, but wanted to bump up my medication a little to help with some symptoms I am having and prevent a flare.  It is always hard to decided whether to take more medication and think how this is effecting Indy, but I have to remember that if my Lupus is under control and I am feeling better, then that makes a happy, healthier baby.  I would rather be on no medication at all, but right now I have to do what's best for me and her!!

While I was at the doctors, she had me take the lovely Glucose test that all pregnant women have to go though at about 26 weeks.  Let me just say what the stuff they give you to drink is horrible (especially when it is warm) and it makes you feel weird and want to throw up.  Plus it makes your glucose levels plummet after about 3 hours and you get all shaky and start to sweat...FUN TIMES!!!  To my surprise the test came back positive for possible Gestational Diabetes and I panicked!!!  Even though I know that pregnancy isn't all fun and games, I couldn't imagine going through the rest of my pregnancy not being able to eat certain things and taking my glucose levels every day.  Aren't you supposed to be able to eat the cake at your own shower???  Well, after taking the 3 hour long test to diagnose me, I passed with flying colors and I am proud to say that I do not have Gestational Diabetes!!!  YAH..I am so happy!!!

The rest of the weeks wasn't as bad.  I finished painting some pictures for Indy's room and Rock and I put up some shelves and decorations.  It looks so cute and I can't wait to finish everything.  Last night I had dinner with Rocky's family for his Grammie's birthday and that was lots of fun, but then the dreaded pregnant heartburn and upset stomach set in and made the rest of the night awful!!!  Today I am still feeling like of crappy and wish my stomach felt better, because this constant burning is killing me.  Right now I am washing Indy's clothes, since she has a BUNCH already and I haven't even had a shower yet.  I figure I will get started so I don't have 15 loads of laundry all at once.  I swear this kid has more stuff then any baby that isn't even here needs!!!  :)

Finally, we are here in California worried about our friends in Texas that are bracing for Hurricane Ike!!!  We talked to them today and they seem to be in good spirits, but any hurricane is scary.  This just confirms why we will not be moving to Texas anytime soon...Sorry Calders.  We wish for the best and hope to hear from you soon!!!

Here are some new Indiana pictures and a picture of me in all of my pregnant glory!!!

Finally...confirmation that she is a GIRL!!!

Indiana Rose @ 26 weeks

26 1/2 Weeks 

Indy's crib 

A New Life For Me

So it is official...I am a Bomgaars!!!  I hadn't changed my name yet and I finally decided it was time to make it official.  You see, I found out that there was a mistake on my birth certificate and my name as I had known it for 20+ years was not my name.  My first name is supposed to be Ana Maria (no middle name) and I found out it really is Ana (middle name Maria).  It really doesn't seem like a big deal, but when you have been telling everyone for so many years that your name is Ana Maria-no middle name, not Ann Marie, not Ana Marie, not Ann Maria or any other combination you can think of...it is a little sad to know that your name is not your name.  Now that I have changed my name, I finally had to change everything over to Ana (middle name Maria).  To be honest...it was kind of a sad day.  I can change my name legally back to what it is supposed to be, but I would have to spend $300-$400 to do that and I don't want to spend that kind of money just for that.  So, no I am officially Ana Bomgaars and I have a middle name.  I am very happy to be a Bomgaars, but I wish I was still Ana Maria!!!

Another change is that I have been kind of going through "Mommy Blues" which I hear is somewhat common.  I am very excited about Indy's arrival, but I am scared of how our lives are going to change and how we will all deal with it.  I can't believe she will be here in 3 short months and I somehow feel not ready.  You think I would have had enough time to get used to the idea, but I am still scared.  On top of that I am feeling "not so cute" right now since I feel as big as a house, my clothes don't fit, and my chest is enormous which doesn't help the blues I already have.  I am sure I am not the only mommy to feel this way, but it is so real to me right now and sometime I think I will never feel normal again!!! 

Even through all of this, after all is said and done, when I feel Indy thump inside my tummy and hear Rocky say "I love you monkey" I remember why I go through all of this.  They are the reason I keep going and push through the hard times.   This too shall pass.  

Nursery Update

We have been working really hard to complete the nursery and we are almost ready to bring in the furniture and start decorating. That is what I am excited to do. Rocky has been working all weekend on the chair rail and is finally done installing it. Now we just have to fill in the holes and touch up the paint and that is it.   Then it is my turn!!! :) Here are some pictures of the latest updates.

Rocky sanding the chair rail:

The cute curtains from my favorite store, Target!!! 

I added the buttons for decorations...I am so crafty :)

Here is the chair rail and the window. We are so proud!