Pregnancy Perk

I have had a really easy pregnancy so far and I can't complain at all, so for me there have been many perks. I have honestly enjoyed the whole process. But, on the way back home over the weekend, I noticed something that made me laugh. Being 7 months pregnant, I have to stop and use the restroom several times over the 6 hour trip. Normally, I just run in and run out and no one says anything to me. Well this time I must have looked desperate or something. At one stop the restroom was occupied and I was the third person in line. Before the next lady went in, she stopped to ask me if I really needed to go. I just smiled and told her I could wait. How nice of her to offer her spot in line, though! Then, at the next stop I walked into the gas station--one that I have stopped at multiple times over the years I have lived here--and just as I entered the store the clerk says "The bathroom is straight back." How did she know that's what I came in for?? So funny...anyway, evidently when you get pregnant enough people are willing to help you find a bathroom quickly!

A Shower for Baby Schrant

As I mentioned in an earlier post, we went back to my hometown over the weekend for our baby shower. We are so fortunate to have such a great group of family and friends. There were about 30 guests and we got so many cute and useful things for the baby--lots of clothes, blankets, a stroller, car seat, and lots of other fun things! I had no idea that so many people would be able to come. Beloit is a long way to travel for a lot of people, so I am very grateful to everyone who made it! It was wonderful to see you all. The girls who hosted it did a great job; I just couldn't have asked for a nicer day! Here are a few pictures from Saturday.

Here I am with Megan, Becca, and Amanda. Thanks for everything girls!

How cute is this cake?!?

Here are some pictures of me with the Grandmas and Great-Grandmas.

(One of my grandmothers wasn't able to make it for the shower, so unfortunately she isn't pictured.)

28 Weeks

It's time for another picture update of the pregnancy. Here I am at 28 weeks.

I went to the doctor and everything is still looking good. I am at the point where I have to start going to see him more frequently now. My next appointment is in three weeks!

Just a week...

This has been one of those weeks where nothing really happens. You know, the kind that you have nothing interesting to say. So, please excuse the lack of bloggable material! Next week should be better. We are heading home this weekend for my first baby shower. Three of my friends are throwing a shower for me and I’m super excited (Thanks Becca, Man, and Megan!) It’ll be fun to see everyone and get a few things going for the baby’s room! I just kind of started realizing how little we actually have. We are less than 3 months away from our due date and really, we are not even close to being ready! It’s time to get started. I have been feeling the baby move around a lot! He’s going to be a little wiggle worm, I think. Often, you can even visibly see my belly move when he kicks me, which is always funny to watch. Anyway, hopefully I’ll get some good pictures of the shower to post for next week.

Fall fun

On Friday, the hospital hosted an event out at a farm south of town for all of the residents and third and forth year student families. It was perfect fall weather and we had lots of fun. They had a corn maze, hay ride, corn cob cannon, plus lots of little activities for kids. We went through the corn maze with Lauren and Erick. It was cut into the shape of a locomotive and was actually pretty hard. They give you a map to follow and a phone number to call in case you really get stuck. Ben did a great job following the map, though and we made it with no trouble! Here are a few pictures of the evening.