Baby Showers

IT”S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  It’s terrible that I haven’t posted in a few weeks but it has been a whirlwind of craziness.  We found out that Baby Bischoff is indeed a boy!  His name will be Landry Michael Bischoff and we can’t wait for him to join us in August.  Believe it or not, the nursery is painted, ceiling fan and curtains are hung, bedding has arrived, and the furniture will be delivered Tuesday. (Pictures to come very soon!)  I guess you could say that I definitely have my energy back and have slipped into nesting mode.

Spring break has already flow by, a week’s worth of travel seemed to pass in an afternoon.  I had a wonderful time visiting family and friends in the great state of Alabama.  My mom and grandmother threw my sister and I a double baby shower in Fairfax, Alabama.  It was such a cute little place.  It was once a Mill Village and they have converted the old kindergarten building into a quaint little venue.  It was perfect for the old-timey décor that my mom, grandmother, and aunt had planned.

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We had a wonderful day visiting with all sorts of family and friends.  My mom’s best friend since 3rd grade came and stayed with us all day.  She brought my sister and I the most beautiful baskets full of all sorts of monogramed goodies for Babies Landry and Easton.  Here is a peak of our cute little gift tables…

 

It was so much fun to spend the afternoon with my favorite cousins, one of which is also expecting, and my 2 childhood best friends, another of which is expecting!!  We laughed at one another as we compared baby bumps and exchanged name suggestions and cried as we realized we probably won’t see one another again until after all of our babies arrive.  It’s so nice to have friends and family that you may not see often but you can pick up right were you left off before. 

Best friends since babies…Kristy, me, Kady, and Jamie

 

        My BFF Kristy               My sis & cousin Gage

My favorite little tot, Sye and a pack of preggos

 

It was a wonderful ending to a relaxing spring break. Thanks Mom, Grandmomma, and Aunt Pam for all of your hard work.  The shower was a huge success.  I love each of you girls that spent all day with us laughing and working and making lasting memories with us!!

 

To end, when I think about little boys I get a little nervous.  I have never been around little boys before and I always thought I would be a mom to little girls.  But, after spending so much time with my cousin Marissa and her little guy Sye, I have decided that having a little boy might not be so bad.  If Landry turns out half as cute, snuggly, and smart as Sye I will be one happy momma.  Check out this little precious piece of work…

17 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 17 weeks
Size of baby: turnip
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 8-9 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I gave up on trying to squeeze into my regular pants 
Gender: THURSDAY!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: nothing, I’m enjoying every minute of pregnancy 
Cravings:  Orange Soda 
Symptoms: growing tummy & head aches
Best Moment this week: counting down the days until my next sono

My Valentine

**Disclaimer: This post is going to be a mushy one. You have been warned.**

With Valentines Day just a few days ago, I was thinking of all of the things I love about MY valentine.  My hubby is THE greatest gift I have every received.  My love for him grows stronger every single day.  He is always on my mind and I am constantly thanking God for such an amazing husband.  I can’t imagine loving anything else in this world as much as I love him.  I am SO blessed to be able to go to work with him everyday & spend so much time with him.  I don’t know how he puts up with me sometime, but fortunately he never seems to get tired of me. I always make an effort to remind myself of my blessings and not take them for granted because I know I am the luckiest girl in the work!

So, in honor of Valentine’s Day, here are my Top 10 reasons why I love my hubby!!

 

10. I love the way you are willing to work/hang out with all of us girls all of the time!

 

 9. I love the way you are totally obsessed with Dave Matthews and we can never miss a summer concert series.

 

8. I love the way that you get an idea in your head and you become TOTALLY obsessed.

 

7. I love the way you never forget the little things that matter to me.                                                                                                           

6. I love that you don’t mind if I cry all of the time even if it’s over something as silly as a commercial.

 

5. I love the way you spoil me with little surprises and gifts just because you want to.

 

4. I love the way to love/tolerate my family and all of our craziness.

 

3. I love the passion you have for kids.  Especially the kids that need some extra special attention.

2. I love the way I see you grow as a Man of God.

 

                     

1. I love the way you love me and I thank the Lord everyday for sending you to me.  I love you baby!!!!!

16 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 16 weeks
Size of baby: avocado
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 7 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I tried on my favorite shirt today and it was too tight
Gender: 1 1/2 weeks!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: having lots clothing options
Cravings:  still crazy for my Orange Juice & now Orange Soda 
Symptoms: growing tummy
Best Moment this week: feeling the baby kick

15 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 15 weeks
Size of baby: apple
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 5 – 6 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: Definitely the pants and some cute dresses too! 
Gender: 3 more weeks!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: sushi
Cravings:  still crazy for my Orange Juice but I’m starting to crave sweets again too 
Symptoms: daily growing tummy
Best Moment this week: Doctor’s appointment tomorrow!!

 

That’s right, doctor’s appointment tomorrow!! I can’t wait!  I don’t think I am scheduled for a sonogram but you better believe I am going to beg to have one.  I am going crazy wondering what this baby is going to be. (But I am still having strong girl thoughts ) But if not, I can wait 3 more weeks, at least I will get to hear that sweet heartbeat again.  A friend text a good idea and told me to record the heartbeat on my phone so that I can share it with others!!  I’m sure a post will follow tomorrow if there is any exciting news!

Hello 2nd Trimester

 

                                    

Not the world’s greatest picture but I told several people that I would post a picture of my itty bitty baby bump.  SO, here is Baby Bischoff at 14 weeks and here are some facts about our little one:

Size: 3 1/2 inches about the size of a lemon

Weight: 1 1/2 ounces

Weekly Developments: squint, grimace, frown, pee, suck their thumb and grasp

Baby can also form facial expressions and flex their hands and feet

 

13 Weeks

I can hardly believe that 13 weeks of pregnancy have already past.  It is going by so fast.  I will say that I don’t miss the morning/all day sickness and the total exhaustion.  They are finally passing!  Now I am just loving every minute of this journey.  I think about baby all of the time and it is usually the topic of conversation wherever I go.  It’s such a special feeling knowing that you are taking care of a baby and that baby is growing and moving and developing into a little human being all inside of me.  I can’t imagine anything more special in life. 

I feel happier than I have in a couple of years.  I think Mike appreciates finally having his wife back.  The wife that is happy and excited by the little things in life again.  I tried my best to be happy and enjoy all of the alone time I have had with Mike over the last 7 years but the last 2 years have been rough.  Constant doctor visits and discouraging news can become a beat down.  But enough of all that, let’s move on to the good stuff.

I have started showing a little bump in the last couple of weeks!  Several people commented on my growing belly this week and it made me feel so special.  My bff Yomaida also brought me TONS of super cute maternity clothes that she had been saving for me to borrow. I must post pictures later of the 4 pairs of pants, 1 skirt, 4 dresses, and 21 tops. Can you believe it!?!  I am blessed with great friends.

Also, I bought my first few maternity pieces yesterday (thank you Shawn)!! My sweet friend stopped by the Gap and put several things on hold for me.  So of course I rushed over there on my way home from school. What fun that was for me to try on all of these cute maternity clothes and know that pretty soon they will be stretched to the max.  I had a blast while Mike stood in the corner and played Angry Birds. Secretly I know that he is loving every minute of this experience too.  He has been so precious.  He is so willing to do anything and everything that I need or want just for baby.  From late night milkshake or orange juice runs to cooking dinner every night, he has just been SO precious. I know that he will make an amazing daddy.  I can hardly wait to see him in action.

Well, I was just reading my best friend Kristy’s blog, who is also prego, and she had the cutest little weekly updates.  So, I think I will borrow her idea and start my own weekly updates.  Enjoy!!!

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 13 weeks
Size of baby: plum
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 5 – 6 lbs.
               Maternity Clothes: definitely the pants, my buttons and zippers were just not meeting anymore
Gender: 4 more weeks!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: sushi
Cravings:  ORANGE JUICE – I can’t get enough.  We are talking, gallons a week.
Symptoms: growing tummy, headaches 
Best Moment this week: No more morning sickness!