Author Archives: we4keenes

Today marks the day that we are officially past “pre-mature.” If JT is born this week, he is considered “pre-term.” His lungs are fully formed and waiting to breathe real air. The only thing happening now is gaining fat and immunity. These pictures are actually from week 36, but we had so many other picturesContinue reading “Past Premie”

This week was pretty busy. On Thursday, Jim and I spent the whole day together doing baby-prep. We started our day by taking maternity pictures. (Check out the cool copyright logo across them that I can’t get rid of legally…) Then we went to Babies R Us and Target and bought most of the thingsContinue reading “Maternity Pictures and Shopping!”

What a lucky day for me! My department at work threw me a surprise baby shower. Friday afternoon, they all sneaked around decorating and bringing in cupcakes and gifts, lied to me about several things, and then got me to walk into our lounge to “help” someone so they could laugh at my reaction. ItContinue reading “Friday the 13th”

This Sunday, I had my last baby shower at Grandma Hall’s house in Seaside, hosted by Aunt Julie. Aunt Julie hosted my bridal shower for Jim’s mom’s family seven years ago; the picture on the left is from June 2001, and the picture on the right is from this weekend. It was a Harley-themed showerContinue reading “One More”

This weekend was busy! I had a family baby shower on Saturday with my mom’s side, and another one on Sunday with friends. In between, my mom, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and I managed to get in some girl time: watching Juno and getting pedicures. I will be busy writing thank you notes this week for allContinue reading “Baby Shower Blitz”

Our friends Adam and Sarah gave us a fun surprise: a Harley bike for JT! Jim could hardly wait to get home and put it together. Jim said as soon as JT can sit up, we’ll put his Harley do-rag on (a gift from Brian and Jen) and put him on his bike to takeContinue reading “Harley Bike”

This week, Jim and I started our childbirth and newborn preparation classes through Overlake. There are about 10 couples in the class. The class covers things from labor and delivery through infant care. We didn’t learn a whole lot of new things the very first week, but the instructor is nice and the relaxation exerciseContinue reading “Childbirth Classes”

It’s finally here: week 30. That is three-quarters of the way to the final estimated due date. We’re in countdown mode more than ever before! This was an exciting week. We got to see JT again. The picture here is his profile and you can see his hand up around his mouth. The technician saidContinue reading “75% Done”

This weekend, I finished JT’s quilt. I also decided to make a matching pillow and valance, and I finished those too. I took the pillow, quilt, and valance off our registry because I like the ones I made better… and they were a lot less expensive to make, plus they are more personal. You canContinue reading “One Project Done”

This week marks the time when JT is fully formed and proportioned. From now until he is born, his organs will become stronger and his body will add fat. I’m not sure how he will fit as he continues to gain weight in the next 12 weeks or so! Yesterday some pointed part of hisContinue reading “Healthy and Safe”