McLernon Family Blog

Well, here we are week 34---still.  I am feeling very much 39 weeks pregnant rather than 34 (I have never actually been 39 weeks pregnant, as Rosa came at 38.5 weeks).  I am still sleeping fine (propped up due to heart burn), and I can get around fairly well as long as 1) I don't have to walk up hill or 2) get very far from the restroom.  However, I am having a lot of braxton hick (these started weeks ago) and this baby is a pusher.  He loves to just push on me.  It is tiresome and it does wear me out by the end of the day. Lots of things to update the Blog about: 1) I have some pictures to post from a visit by some friends from Cave Creek--that now live in Portland 2) We went to Az and Grammy through us a great, great baby shower 3) We have a baby gender update 1) In March a childhood friend of mine, Aurelia came over (with dinner) for a visit.  We had a great time catching up, but of course we could have used about 7 more hours...

33.5 weeks (April 11, 2013) Yep--- I gave up the work shoes.......... tennis shoes for me! Compared to with Rosaleen at 33 weeks: Well lets see, With Rosaleen I have way better hair and wore more make-up--- and was looking generally more rested and younger.   Well that is nice.  Maybe I was slightly bigger with Rosa at this point. Hmm.  Maybe I should grow my hair out.

We've made it to 33 weeks.  Its seems like the baby should be here by now, but we've got some time to go.  Rosaleen was born at 38.5 weeks, so if this little one comes about then I have 5 more weeks to go (plus a couple days). That would put the baby coming right around May 16th!!!! Now wouldn't that be perfect! Watching the animal show Rosaleen was a little early and 7 lbs, 14 oz., with blond peach fuzz on top and reddish brown hair in the back.   I hope this baby comes at week 38, and I am guessing it will be just about the size Rosaleen was.  It is hard to say right now, but I do remember when I was about 36 or 37 weeks pregnant with Rosa, I knew she was getting big.  This baby is not super big yet, but we'll see what I think in 5 to 7 weeks. Before Rosa was born we did a pol predicting what week she would come.  We got several votes, But ZERO votes were for week 38 (Ben and I voted week 39). I will put up another poll-- but I hope I am...

This Easter, we celebrated with Aunt Heather and family like we have the last few years.  But this time we got to do it at Aunt Heather's new vacation house in the woods!  What a fun treat!  The weather was nice and brisk, but not cold and the setting was beautiful-- AND there is NO cell service!!!!! Yea. Guess who found bubbles in her Easter basket? Guess who found silly string in their Easter basket? Pond in the yard As always, Rosaleen had a wonderful time with everyone, especially her cousin's Ethan and Gavin.  They are both always so good to her and she loves to follow them and watch them.  Grandpa Pat was at the house too for a bit.  Rosaleen was very happy to see him, and recognized his truck when we pulled in (about 4 hours later than we expected). Uncle Ben and Ethan hanging out No Uncles were hurt during this photo shoot Rosaleen's first video gaming experience Aunt Heather's new house is a hi...

Time is barely creeping along here in San Diego. I am not sure which is more daunting, 8 or 9 more weeks of pregnancy, or the first twelve weeks of feeling yucky.  Yes, I know there is a bunch of laundry on the couch behind my belly shot.  :) 31 weeks This week my work took me out to lunch to celebrate the pending arrival of new McLernon.  Also Saturday the girls took me out for a mani-pedi and LUNCH!  I had a great time and got some pretty wild nail polish.  Woooo Hoooo.  I am very thankful for all the good wishes.   Mama's getting wild~ Getting ready for baby These cute little onsies came from a co-worker.  Ben and I got a kick out of how small they are.  I HOPE the baby is small enough to fit into them!  I am not sure how well you can see the picture, but Rosaleen and I made an Easter cross to hang on the door.  It is decorated with Easter eggs and and other things Rosaleen made.   Easter Project ...

A quick pic to document that we are still here, and getting bigger.  Baby McLernon is growing so fast, but still it seems like this pregnancy is taking a long time.  We can't wait for baby to arrive.....more than 2 months to go. Rosaleen tells everyone the baby is a girl..... and maybe it is. Next month Gramma Jill is throwing a baby shower for little McLernon.  The event is in Arizona and we can't wait to see everyone! These wild ones can't wait for baby to get here and play!

I just got back from an OB appointment.  All is well, and this big 27 week old fetus is measuring 29 weeks.  Whew.   I guess he his going to be big (I don't know that it is a "he", but Ben and I both strongly suspect the baby to be a boy).   It is not a surprise though, take a look at my belly. In the last 10 days my appetite has gone crazy.  I am going to have to be very careful to stay away from snack foods...............darn.