Monday, September 29, 2008

Almost There

Check out the belly at week 39! I am definitely feeling more uncomfortable, but am trying to make the most of our time left before our world is turned upside down.

We went to the Mesquite Rodeo on Friday night. Mutton Bustin was definitely the highlight. Mutton Bustin is little kids, I think 4 and under or under 55 pounds, riding sheep. They were so cute and I think Baby Walsh definitely needs to do Mutton Bustin. We decided to hit a midnight movie after the rodeo since that will likely be a thing of the past when Baby Walsh arrives in about a week. I got to bed about 3am - I guess good training for being a mom.

Then on Saturday I went to the Uptown Festival with my mother-in-law, Dawna, to see Susan Hamm's art. Susan just did a collection of cottage door photographs that are really beautiful and different. Dawna bought me a piece that I plan to hang in my entryway. After the art show, we did a little shopping and then a pedicure since I can do longer reach my feet.

Saturday night Grant and I and about 6 friends went to a charity ball for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) which my father-in-law, John Walsh, is very involved with. We had dinner, played monopoly, and danced. Yes, I did dance quite a bit. We closed the place down and had a great time. My feet were sore on Sunday, but it was totally worth it. After the ball, we came back to the hot tub and stayed up with friends again until about 2:30am talking about raising kids. Thanks for the great conversation Emmy!

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Maternity Photos

Around week 33 we did pregnancy photos with Erin Fletcher (http://www.erinfletcher.com/). The session was really fun and Grant was so helpful. We hadn't had professional pictures since our wedding and I was pleased to get a few good ones of Grant and I together. Erin is also going to take photos of the baby once we bring her home.











Monday, September 15, 2008

Sneak Peek!


On July 26th we did a 3D sonogram which was so fun! Both my parents and Grant's parents were able to watch and it was amazing to see her move around in my belly. When I poked my stomach we could see her move, and we also got to see her suck her fingers and wiggle around. The pictures make the babies look a bit alienish, but it was still amazing.


How it all began

Welcome to the Baby Walsh blog! 20 more days until Baby Girl Walsh is scheduled to arrive - I can't believe how fast my pregnancy has gone. Just to catch you up on the pregnancy highlights:
  • Jan. 12: Do a little dance, make a little love...
  • Jan. 31: Positive pregnancy test
  • Feb. 8: Told our parents
  • Feb. 22: First doctor's appointment
  • Feb. 22 - March 4: Virgin Island trip with friends Kaci and Jon while Grant took the VI Bar Exam
  • March 16: Intelligender test says it is a boy
  • March 31: Told family and friends the big news
  • April 5 - 21: Erin in Manila
  • April 25: First heard the heartbeat
  • April 26: Baby's first concert - Jimmy Buffett
  • May 16: Sonogram Surprise, It's a Girl
  • May 22 - 25: Trip to New York with my mom and sister Bethany
  • May 25: First felt baby move
  • June 5 - 8: Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference
  • July 11: Grant's last day at Brady & Cole
  • June 12: Shower in Kansas City hosted by my sisters Bethany and Courtney
  • July 18 - 20: Erin's birthday trip to Eureka Springs
  • July 21: Grant's tonsillectomy
  • July 26: 3D Sonogram
  • July 26: Shower hosted by Coffee Talk girlfriends
  • Aug. 4: Grant's first day at Mullin Law PC
  • Aug. 5: 8 year anniversary
  • Aug. 16: Medical City parenting class
  • Aug. 21: "Daddy Boot Camp" for Grant
  • Aug. 25: Shower hosted by Shauna Gray, Lindsey Coffman, Emmy Harmon, Cori Steinmann, and Laura Dickinson
  • Sept. 6: Walsh Family shower hosted by Courtney Bigelow, Becky Rodick, Mitzi Walsh, Susan Hamm, and Whitney Walsh
  • Sept. 13: Shower hosted by Kaci Smalanskas and Angela Dildine

Hopefully Sept. 26 will be my last day of work and Baby Walsh will arrive on Oct. 5.

Overall it has been such a fun and wonderful pregnancy. I have loved experiencing this miracle and can't wait to meet our little girl.