Nursery Update

Chris has done an amazing job getting the nursery ready. He even exchanged our original matress for one that fit. The first matress was just a little to big, it was my first attempt. Other than spending money I mostly just rearrange things and spend way to much time looking at it. The next thing is artwork and setting up the bookcase. This weekend we are working on some of the art pieces, we are attempting to paint them ourselves. Wish us Luck!!! Toph still needs diapers, clothes, blankets, and all that other stuff that babies need. So far we have focused on the things that I think benefit me more than Toph, but it has been tons of fun. We'll post more photos when the room is complete.

Birthing Class

On Monday night we attended our first Birthing Class. !!! YAY !!! I think Chris was hoping it was cancelled with all the snow we got earlier in the day, but we ventured out just in case. Good thing we did, I'm not sure we would have been able to reschedule and with only 5 weeks left their isn't much time left to reschedule. He had no idea how much FUN he was really going to have. HAHAHA!!! There were only 3 other couples which made the class pretty small but fun.

The teacher started out by asking each of us a few questions, kind of an introduction game. Admit, we all loved these games in school. Right? At least we didn't have to list our favorite color or our hobbies. She asked several questions I thought the responses to a couple of them were fun to hear.

What has been your favorite thing about being pregnant?

Both Chris and I responded feeling him move. We both love to feel and watch him move. I watch my belly all the time. I try to get Chris's attention when he Toph starts moving but by the time Chris looks over Toph stops. I think he is also playing with us. It is the best when we play with him by pushing on one side of my belly or part of him (which is protruding out) and watch/feel him move. We have also been playing the hot/cold game and the flashlight game with him. It has been tons of fun. He has been alot more alert and active the last few days.

What is something you could do without?

I said going to the bathroom every 5 minutes. Many nights I sleep on the couch, its easier to get up a million times. Chris said he could do without the pillow fortress in his bed. Like most pregnant ladies I have several pillows that surround me at night, which seams to grow as the weeks progress. Just between you and me I think he secretly likes the body pillow.


For me the class went by pretty quick but I think Chris would have loved if the class was only 1 hour instead of 2. Good thing we didn't sign up for the 4 hour Saturday course. He seamed to have a lot of fun between playing with the babies in the back of the room (they had baby figures showing the stages of growth. Chris is holding a 30 week old baby.) to counting while I was trying to breath. Towards the end of the class he had to stand behind me while we practiced our breathing because we kept laughing. I couldn't help but laugh when he would sit super close to me and stare at me as he counted ... AND in 1, 2, 3 AND out 1, 2, 3. He is a very dramatic counter.

I really enjoyed our first class; the whole night was a blast. I am excited we are taking these classes together. It will be fun getting to know the other couples and just being together and learning how to better prepare for Topher's arrival.

34 Weeks Preggo

Hospital Visit (by Chris)

So I don't typically get the chance to write, because Allison always covers the major (and not so major, but exciting none-the-less). Last night Allison and I had the hospital tour; it was an opportunity to ask questions we may have about the process of THE day. Although I didn't find it overly informative it did make my nerves go wild. As THE day approaches I begin to worry more about my ability to be a good dad.

Allison will undoubtedly be a great mom, and is a great example to me to step up. I just hope Toph will enjoy playing Xbox with me at 2am so Allison can sleep!
I will often times come in the room and Allison will be playing with Toph's clothes. I think maybe she didnt get enough Barbie time when she was little. She loves the little guys clothes, especially pants and shoes. Here are some socks that my mom gave us (I think?) Enjoy!

My Hubby - aka Toph Sr.

I am posting this photo for my Mom and her co-workers; so people can see how adorable our little Toph will be. I think he will look just like his Dad. I constantly daydream about Toph and the features he will have from each of us. Its such a mystery to think I have been bonding with him for months and I don't have a clue what he will look like, just 9.5 weeks to go.

30 going on 31

Baby Stuff!!!

We have slowly been collecting some baby stuff since we found out we were having a boy. We got a great pack and play and vibrating chair off Craigslist and a friend gave us a stroller and car-seat combo. I spent Saturday morning cleaning and assembling.

We washed all the covers and sanitized every inch. Chris enjoyed watching me attempt to set-up the pack and play. You have to lock the sides before you push down the floor - who would have known. I had to actually read the instructions, how embarrassing. The pack and play has a built-in bassenet which we are going to use in our room for Toph to sleep in for the first few weeks. It was exciting to set it up and put it in our room. Seeing this set-up makes the idea of Toph a little more a reality.