So it has been a while since my last post and A LOT has happened since then. I won't go into much detail because I could probably write forever and blogs shouldn't be like reading a novel. So I will try and keep it simple and brief.
Christina is now on her 38th week and creeping up on her 39th week and you can definitely say she is mighty full. Two weeks ago, Christina and I went in for an ultrasound doctors visit that included measuring the baby to get an idea of how much she approximately weighs. 6lbs 5oz. was the estimated weight and the ultrasound tech mentioned she had some hair on the back of her head. You know like a mullet. All fluids were good, limbs in tact, heart like a lion, and a face like a beauty queen. During this same visit, Christina was checked to see if she was dilated and she was not. Which I don't think her or I were surprised at all. So this doctors visit concluded and everything was a go from here.
Christina was scheduled to see the doctor the next week and this was a routine checkup to make sure Christina was doing alright and if she had any issues come up from the time of the last visit. Nothing was to be reported on Christina's part, but lately, it seems she is itching to get this baby out. Which I don't blame her, I am ready too. Bring on the sleepless nights! So this checkup was nice and easy and she was in and out of the doctor's office in no time. Oh, the good news is that she was dilated 1cm. Ok, here we go.......IT HAS BEGUN!
SO this leads me into this past weekend. JAM PACKED with exciting stuff. We began on a Friday evening by celebrating Cody's (Christina's little bro) 18th birthday. Man, I can remember the first time I met this guy. He was a12 year old, 4-eyed geek with mad skills in sports. A little chunky too. HA. But over the past 6 years I have seen this guy mature has a boy into a young man. So a shout out to Cody for turning 18. On Saturday, Christina and I were given a Couples Baby shower from a few special people. 4 to be exact, but I am not sure I can name drop here. So lets just call these ladies the Fab 4. The ladies did a fabulous job hosting this baseball themed party. It was awesome! We had a very good turnout with a few couples we haven't seen in a while and so it was great to chat with them and see how they were doing. Great participation with the baby games and if you go to Christina's Facebook page, you will get a small taste of the Fab 4's outstanding party. These ladies along with a few others have been so great to Christina and I. It is so appreciated and we can't say enough how much these individuals have been such a helpful part of this pregnancy process. So Thank You, and you know who you are. The party was a success and Brynley received many many items to add to the collection of other items we have so far. So thank you to those who came and supported us on this wonderful occasion.
Sunday was the icing on the cake. Got watch the Houston Astros play for the first time this season. I believe this series against the Florida Marlins was the series home opener. Sorry, I have to name drop here. Michael Bourn ( my college roommate and former UH baseball teammate) was recognized for his second consecutive Golden Glove award and we were rewarded with a MB bobble head. It was Brynley's first Astro's game and we won 7-1! What a great way to complete this fun filled weekend and to make way for this precious little human boo boo!
Every day is an adventure. Whether it be with friends or family or just hanging out with Mrs. Christina. Always something new to talk about or seeing the baby hiccup and move around. I am sure we will have many many stories to tell once she arrives. So hopefully, I can continue this blog for those who aren't able to be around, to get an inside feel for how the pregnancy/child raising process is going.
Today (April 13), Christina has a doctor's appt. for a routine checkup so stay tuned for my next blog will most likely be about this past visit. Who knows, next time I blog, I could have a little Brynley sitting right beside me. EEEEEKKKK!!! P.S. I wanted to also send a shout out to our parents who have been such a great blessing and has made this journey very easy. Thank you so much, and we love you. Until then, PEACE!
