Baby Adam

As we wait for E to arrive, we've both been pulling out newborn pics to try to get a better idea of what our little boy is going to look like!

Here are some pics that Mimi sent of baby Adam! I wonder if this is what Elliott will look like?




*Another side note is I can't believe how much Sydney looks like Melissa as a child!

We are about 33 minutes away from seeing our due date come and go ... but it's ok! We can be patient! I've actually been still feeling crummy from flu-leftovers and we've been slowly whittling away at our to-do list ... so maybe a few extra days aren't such a bad thing.

I have my weekly appointment tomorrow (Tuesday) so check Elliott's twitter for any updates!

Nursery

Hope that you aren't all on baby overload since that's pretty much all I've been posting about the past couple of weeks! Basically we've procrastinated on EVERYTHING that we needed to do for Elliott to make room for work, life, travel, etc. all summer. And now we are doing baby BLITZ and getting everything ready in about 2 weeks! I think it's kind of like planning a wedding ... you just get it done in however much time you have ... 2 weeks or 2 years!

Here's the most recent picture of our little nursery!


My mom has been so awesome and made our bedding that I LOVE! A close-up:


Our crib is from Craig's List, shelving from Target, floors from Adam and George's sweat and tears, artwork from my talented Aunt Lisa (Elliott sign) and our awesome friend Ryan (elephant canvas), and stuffed animals and books and toys all from our sweet friends!

Now we just need a little guy to make it complete! 8 days ... but who's counting?

**By the way, in case I don't get another chance to tell you ... Elliott is on twitter! We felt like this would be the easiest way for people to get up-to-date info about the whole baby arriving process, especially once we are in the hospital. Adam will be updating as we go, hopefully, so feel free to check for updates on icky labor and delivery details:

www.twitter.com/thebabyelliott

Monthly Photo

So I'm already 2 weeks late with this ~ we took it at 31 weeks but I didn't have a chance to post before we left for our FINAL trip of the year!!



Everything is still going great. We are having monthly ultrasounds to monitor Elliott's growth and everything is checking out great. As of 3 weeks ago, he weighed 3 lbs. 11 oz. and looked a little something like this:


We are on countdown ... 7 weeks to go!

The name!

Yes, it's true. I've actually made a really important decision somewhat in advance. I think it's my husband's good influence on me. Our son has a name! Introducing...

Elliott Lewis Rosenbaum

Coming soon (but hopefully not too soon!)!! It's amazing how steps like this (finding out gender, choosing a name, etc.) make him feel more real and like I'm getting to know him little by little! Fun!

Can you believe it's time for monthly photo again? Time is FLYING! Sorry for the awkward photo ~ Adam wasn't around this morning to take it for me, so I had to do self-timer with camera precariously teetering on a couch pillow. But let's be honest, what about ALL of these photos isn't awkward?

Monthly Photo

**(You can click on the photo for a larger view)**

Time for the monthly photo ... the only way I can remember is to take it on the days I go to the doctor! We had a great visit today and I'm definitely looking larger these days ~ not sure if the photos quite do it justice but there is definitely a significant real life difference!

No other big news ~ rocking the maternity clothes, flipping through baby name books, looking for cheap baby stuff on Craig's List, having more trouble bending over ... you know, the usual.

All is well ~ we are thankful!

The Announcement!

Well... thanks so much to everyone for voting in our poll! It was so fun ~ I'll have to think of another one to post!

We had a great doctor's appointment today and are thrilled to announce that 52% of you are wrong because... it's a boy!!


Adam and I had both been thinking boy all along, so it was nice to not get a total shock today! All of the other measurements that they took at the ultrasound were right on track with where he should be ... so we are thrilled and thankful at the continued health of our little one!

A few photos...

Looks like he's laughing:


Facing the camera and waving :)




I also took an updated belly pic this morning ... what a difference 3 weeks makes!


Thanks for sharing in our excitement! We love knowing a little more about this little one inside of me!

Excuses and Baby Update

First, excuses. We're waist-deep in wedding season so personal life goes from semi-existent to pretty much non-existent during this time of year. That includes this blog, as you know. But hopefully the happenings on my photoblog (did you switch to the new URL yet?) are enough to make you not hate me ... please?

I thought I'd check in with a quick baby update. We are officially 18 weeks and Folkenflik is supposedly growing into the size of a tomato this week. Crazy! We will be half-way done in a matter of days. I totally can't believe it.

Oh, and yes. We call he/she Folkenflik, affectionately named after one of our favorite NPR reporters. Super nerdy, huh?

I'm thankful to be in second trimester and (knock on wood) finished with the throwing up, nausea, etc. I can't say that that the past 18 weeks have been a walk in the park, but hey, it could always be worse, right? So I'm trying to be thankful and count my blessings.

Now, what you really probably want to see...


Not a ton happening but definitely can tell a big difference over the past couple of weeks. I'm starting to believe what everyone has been telling me all of this time ... there may be something actually happening in there!

We can't wait for our 20 week ultrasound in just 2 weeks. Trying not to think about it too much but we're definitely counting the days somewhat impatiently. We're anxious to learn more about our little one! There are some STRONG opinions out there that we've heard about boy vs. girl.

So, what do you think? Be sure to take the official Folkenflik gender poll to the left!