33 Weeks And Counting

Here are some quick pictures of my belly. We are inching closer and closer. I have to say that I am pretty thankful because Las Vegas is breaking weather record LOW'S! Instead of its usual 100's this time of year it has been in the 80's. YEAH. It's suppose to continue between the 80's & mid 90's through the next week. Every little COOL bit of weather helps (especially with my ankles looking like apples). Went to the doc on Friday and things are looking good. Just need to start drinking LOTS of water. Since my feet are swelling and the heat is increasing she wants my water intake to increase and I really need to limit the sodium in my diet. Other than that things are good. Elliana's head is down and she's ready to go. She has been sitting right smack in the middle (which isn't very common but still okay). Most babies pick a side to lean. Her little tush is pressing out on my belly and she is looking in. So, let's hope she stays in the position through delievery.

Hope you all had a great Memorial day!

7 weeks & 3 days to go till D-DAY

So, I have lots to share this time around. A lot has been going on the last two weeks. First, Nicole & Kendra threw me a fun co-ed baby shower. They made yummy pulled pork sandwiches, cole slaw, pasta salads and all kinds of snacks. We had friends old and new that live here in Vegas celebrate with us for the coming of Elliana. Elliana will definitely be sporting some nice fashions her first 6 months. She has received some ADORABLE newborn through six months outfits. Mom can't wait to dress her. It was perfect weather so, the fellas watched some golf and played darts in the garage. Ryan takes good care of keeping "HIS" garage in tip top shape...since, he says that is the only place in the house that is his space. He jokes that I have taken over all the house...haha!
The same weekend of my Vegas shower was Mother's Day and for a gift I got my mom a flight to share the weekend with me. We RARELY get to spend quality mother/daughter time anymore and obviously being pregnant I have been PFENNIG for some good QT with mama. We enjoyed a mother's day brunch on Sunday at the Country club where Ryan works...it was very fancy! Overall, it was to short visit but definitely a well needed bonding weekend.

We are still attending birthing classes weekly...we have two more to go. Our last being May 31. We are skipping this weekend due to scheduling conflicts with the other couple in our classes. The classes are helping. We have learned all about labor and all the different things that can happen. She teaches us breathing and mediation skills to help redirect the pain. Really, the class is to prepare you for EVERYTHING that could occur.

I wanted to include the link for the hospital we are registered at

http://www.strosehospitals.org/Medical_Services/Maternal_Child_Care/182204

You can take a tour of the maternity rooms and learn all this fun stuff (if you care) about were we are delivering. I know some people have asked the address, so here ya go:

St. Rose Dominican Hospital -Siena Campus
3001 St. Rose Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052 (702)616-5000

Enjoy all the pictures! I have been feeling good and baby is moving a lot. Starting to get hot here and the feet are starting to swell. Nothing to worry to much about. Next Doctors appt. is next Friday, May 23!

Colorado Baby Shower

So here are just a few of the pictures Mama Gomes (soon to be Grandma Gomes AKA GIGI) took at the baby shower. It was so great to be home. Can you believe after 11 years or so I still call Colorado home? I really don't think I will ever stop. My life in Vegas is nothing short of amazing with great friends, loving husband, beautiful house, crazy dog and a fabulous job, but there is always something to be missed when your away from family and old friends. I am a lucky gal that's all I can say. As I say in most of my blog postings ...HOLY CANNOLI is it really May already . Where does the time go? Ryan and I are both super busy at work. These next two weeks are going to be a dozy for both of us. We have been going through the trials of planning our schedules. From our work appointments to other personal appointments. This week is exciting though. My mom is coming in town for the weekend, Ryan's long time friends Brian & Katrina will be in town. And last but not least Nicole & Kendra are hosting a baby shower/BBQ for close friends who live in town. We are doing a co-ed bbq party. Very excited!

BABY Update: We have an appt. on Friday afternoon, but at birthing classes last Saturday I was able to get hooked up to the fetal monitor and Elliana was doing great. I will be 31 weeks on Thursday. Next Wednesday we are having our initial meeting with a Pediatrician. We have been slowly organizing the nursery. We hope to have things put away and everything set up by next weekend. If I meet my goal I will post some pictures.

~Angela