January 28th- Well I have been in touch with Father Kevin Russeau, who was the priest who married us about preforming the Baptism for our little one. I think I go alittle over board, but I am a planner and need to get everything organized as much as possible now before the baby arrives. I wanted to see what all we needed to do and what the protocol was for having the Baptism done at the Basilica/Log Chapel at the University of Notre Dame. I was able to receive information from Father Kevin and then also talked to Campus Ministry. I received the form and information about what we need in order to have the Baptism preformed at Notre Dame!!! . Father Russeau is so special to Jeremy and me that we even named one of our dogs after him. He truly has a presence about him and he is so understanding and comforting. Now it is just thinking of who the Godparents will be! We pretty much know who they will be, but I would love to have two Godmothers, but that isn't allowed. I have already thought of where the celebration will be afterwards and what we want to do and also what day of the week I want it on for the little one and also thinking about invitations. I swear I should be a party planner at times! I love it!
So with us purchasing the crib... I have to admit that I have practiced with Riley and Russeau with laying a "baby" in the crib and then picking them up. My belly gets in the way a little bit now, but I can do it. Russeau wasn't feeling the crib when I put him in it, but Riley was an angel about it and was so good. She just layed there on her back and then I was able to pick her up like I would a baby. Again... can you say obsessed with trying to figure all of these little details out. It was very important to me to have a lower front end crib because I am so short that I wanted to be able to support my baby at all angles when I have to pick him or her up or lay him or her down in the crib.
January 31st- We had our nephew's shower today. We just can't wait to meet Harrison and spoil him!! It was great to see everyone at the shower and alot of the family members were able to feel the little one move. I just love this as the little one feels all the love surrounding him/her. I also received lots of predictions that the baby will be a girl. We shall see in a few months.
After the shower, Jeremy and I went to church at Holy Family. We finally became parishioners after attending several masses here. It was about time! So tonight at mass, we sat next to Jeremy's grandpa, which was good to spend time with him. During mass the baby was active more than usual and I think it was because of the music. After mass we got our throats blessed by the priest because we were celebrating St. Blaze.
Changes with me and the baby this week-
I am starting to feel the belly tighten up, this is especially noticeable at night time when my belly isn't 100% on my pregnancy pillow and I feel it stretching as I am laying on my side.
I am not swelling yet, which I keep crossing my fingers that I won't have this too bad!
I am finding myself being addicted to milk these days. Early in pregnancy this was hard for me to get down (because of my dinner outing with my mom and mixing milk and escargot....) what was I thinking???.
The little one is getting more and more active during the day, however he/she is mostly active at night time and this is when Jeremy will watch and talk to my belly. This week he told the baby about Riley, Russeau and Bob and what he thinks they will do to him/her. He said that Bob will likely give you lots of kisses. Russeau will follow you around all the time and Riley will be guarding your every move. We shall see if this is true in the next few months.
As I am typing on the blog tonight, Riley and Russeau are at my feet and Bob is next to me at my right side. They are always near me and the little one. I just hope the little one and the dogs don't forget when the little one is born on how close they are right now.
Superbowl Sunday- My parents and Adam came over to watch the game and its always great to spend time with family. I love when Adam comes over because him and Jeremy are very close and its good for the brothers to spend time together. Plus the little one got to spend time with Uncle Adam! My parents of course are so happy to be over because they can't get enough of the belly. My mom sat in the recliner with Riley and Russeau... practicing for the arrival of the little one. They are just so excited for their first grand-baby.
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