Or as many dad's have put it, the "HOLY SH*T I REALLY AM GOING TO BE A DAD!!!!" month.
In truth, the one-month remainder begins on the 28th, but taking in to account the size of Kaelyn's cocoon, and possibly Mom's mental willingness and eagerness to return to normalcy (Ha!), the safe bet says we're about 2-4 weeks out. A few signs the nurses have told us usually hint to a 2-3 week remainder have occurred: Kaelyn's begun to drop and the Braxton-Hicks contractions have started up. They also said the "nesting" phase usually pops up about a week out, but any observation of Sarah over the past few months leads me to call BS on that one...
Considering the obvious, Sarah's doing very well. She's right in line with her weight gain, and the doc says all her signs point to a healthy mama and daughter. Kaelyn has definitely kept up her aerobics and kick-boxing routine, and maybe even taken up Tae-Bo, but Sarah's staying strong. She does wear down a little easier, and staying-put is no longer an option. Sort of contradictory I know, but Mom's a trooper.
We made it down to San Antonio this past weekend for Sarah's shower. Along with a couple of other soon-to-be moms (Callie Gauthier with her first, and Brooke Minihan with number two. Both boys!) and our families, the girls played fun party games and ate cake while the men retreated to Hooters where we downed somewhere in the vicinity of 250 wings and toasted the fact that we weren't pregnant ourselves. A great time was had by all, and I thank each of you that were able to make it (and those that tried as well!).
All-in-all things are really coming together. Other than a few decorative items, we have most everything we have either been told, read, or guessed that we'd need for her arrival. As Chris Gauthier put it, it's a wonder that babies ever survived a hundred years ago without a Diaper Genie and "Boudreaux's Butt Paste". But hey, gotta stay with the times.
On a sentimental note, I have to say how much I do appreciate everyone, family, friends, and those that walk the fine line between both, for the love a support you've all shown for all three of us. As a couple, I consider us one of the lucky ones that have friends and family that span all walks of life, philosophies, religions, and beliefs. This has allowed us to see the world from many perspectives and ideals, and become more appreciative of everyone and everything. While this is great for us as a couple, it's even more meaningful that each one of you has had a hand in shaping our daughter as these feeling and thoughts will be passed down to the next generation, and hopefully beyond. As you all watch our daughter grow, I hope you can sit back and take a moment to realize that you helped make her. In some way or another, you all have had a hand in her life. Thank you.
Of course, if she winds up on Girls Gone Wild I'm blaming each and every one of you as well...
And of course, here's some obligatory updates. Enjoy!
Even Leeroy looks worn out.
Revamped closet. Already full. Hmmm....
