Baby Boy isn't even here yet and he already got so spoiled this Christmas. He is so fortunate to have such a loving family. He even got his "special" blanket from Grandma (my mom). This is going to be such a cherished item for our little guy-I know! It was a different Christmas this year because Kevin had to work. He missed out on my families traditional Christmas breakfast. After our breakfast my dad, mom, brother, and I went to visit him at the park with lunch and his presents. Then he got to come to my Grandma's for dinner. I am hoping next year he will have the day off, especially with the little one. Today I started organizing some things and getting his room cleared out. He was in need of some closet space. We just need to move/sell some furniture and we will be ready for the baby furniture, which we still need to find.
Basket of Toys and Shoes
His wardrobe already
Quilt made by Grandma
His "special"
A parent of one of my students made these for me-yes, they are edible
Gingerbread house from our realtor that sold us our home
Ashlyn & Jacob waiting patiently to open their presents
Emily and her monkey slippers
Tim & Chad boxing with the bubble wrap
New Flip Video!
OCD kicked in today....I took down all of our Christmas decorations and put them away for next year. I usually wait some time to take it all down, but this year there is a little different feeling. Don't get me wrong, I hate to see Christmas come and go so quickly, but I am just more excited for baby boy. I am ready to get his room all ready. As I took everything down, I kept thinking, next years holiday season is going to be so great with the little guy around. Can't Wait!
This will be the first year in our new home for Christmas. It has been so much fun decorating, especially the outside. We didn't go "Christmas Vacation" style, but plan to pick up some more decorations after the holidays. It is so great driving in our complex and seeing all the other houses decorated too. Here are some pictures of our decorated house.
We'll need a new location next year because of all the presents
Today we went to the high risk pregnancy doctor to get a fetal echo ultrasound to check out baby boys heart. I was pretty nervous and have been all week. We got to see some pretty neat pictures of him, but he was being stubborn and covering his face with his hands and feet (yes, his feet). He still has the spot on his heart which increases his risk for down syndrome from 1 and 2000 to 1 and 1500. We could choose to have an amniocentesis test done, which checks for the extra chromosome in the amniotic fluid. We chose not to have this test earlier and we still will not have it done. It is in God's hands. The doctor said it is very common. Kevin and I sensed the attitude of the doctor, like "what are you doing here?" He told us to leave and there would be NO need to come back. He now weighs 1 lb. 5 oz., measurements good, and heart rate 141 BPM (healthy heart!)
Mouth wide open-we got to see him open and close it!
22 Weeks
23 Weeks
Playing guitar for our baby boy!
Baby Boy is kicking like crazy these days, especially in the mornings and nights. Kevin can feel him all the time now. It is so neat to see the smile on Kev's face every time he feels his little son. I am so thankful that I get the next two weeks off to spend with Kevin. With our busy work schedules our time spent together has been minimal. Now he is done with the academy and will work 4 days on 3 days off. His schedule isn't so great over the holiday weekend, but that's what happens when you are new. At least we get to celebrate our 3 year anniversary together. Happy Anniversary Babe! I love you so much. My love grows for you more and more everyday. I cannot wait to have our little family. You are going to be an unbelievable dad.
3 Years ago today I danced my first dance as Mrs. Estrada to "Feels like Home" with my amazing husband
Love you with all my heart!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours!
Our computer has been at the "computer doctor" for two weeks and we just got it back. Luckily I have an amazing Tech person at my work that fixed it and saved us A LOT of money.
It is about time I updated my blog with all the happenings since the big news about "Baby Boy!" I am officially over half way through my pregnancy. I can't believe how quickly it has gone by and how great I have been feeling. My energy has definitely come back. The belly is truly starting to make its appearance and what a weird, yet amazing feeling it is. Baby boy is becoming more and more active (or at least now I can feel it), especially when I am sitting and relaxing. The other night Kevin and I were watching TV and Baby Boy was going crazy. I told Kevin to see if he could feel him. He of course couldn't feel anything little until finally a big kick came. It was so awesome! You should have seen the smile on Kev's face. At that point he started speaking Spanish to him and I had no idea what he was saying. He is going to be an amazing Dad!
As you know we had our anatomy ultra sound several weeks ago and got to see our little man. The Tech said everything looked great. A few days later we got a call that they found a little spot on his heart and I was told I needed to get another ultra sound by a high risk pregnancy doctor. I of course, held back the tears on the phone and tried to ask some questions about it. A brief description was given, but I was told not to worry. "NOT TO WORRY!" This is my little boy and his heart. I immediately started freaking out, even though she said it most likely will go away. For several days I was extremely stressed and worried and knew I would get some more answers from my doctor at my appointment this past Tuesday. I can't thank Kev, my parents, and sisters for their support during these few days. It made me feel a little better when my sisters had similar circumstances with my nieces. After talking to my doctor on Tuesday she said the same things as the Tech, reassuring me not to worry. She said look at it as another opportunity to get to see your little boy. So in two weeks we will be going for a fetal echo ultra sound as a precaution. There is a bible verse my sis sent to me that has really comforted me (Thanks Nic!)
10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10
The moment we have been waiting for has finally come! I know we could have found the gender out sooner, but figured to just wait until we could find out with our doctor. Everyone was guessing it was a boy and we know four other couples that are having boys as well (something in the water). The ultrasound went well and it is amazing how much HE has grown since our first ultrasound. He was moving around like crazy, the technician could barely keep up with him. I hope this isn't an indication of years to come. I just said he was excited to make his debut. Baby boy is in the 85th percentile for size and weighs 11oz. right now, but that is only because his legs are measuring quite long. I am now almost halfway through my pregnancy, crazy to think. I have been one lucky pregnant women and hope that it stays that way.
He was moving so much (doing somersaults for his debut) this was the best picture!
Last weekend my college roommate, Jenna, got married. It was a beautiful wedding, that I was so honored to be a part of. Following the wedding was a beautiful reception at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu (home of the Biggest Loser). It was the most magical reception place I have ever seen. Congratulations Jenna and Richard, we are so happy for you and wish you a lifetime full of love and laughter!
Today is Patrick Rooney's Birthday and what better way to celebrate than the annual golf tournament at Black Gold. This was the course that Patrick frequently played at and now Erynn lives on one of the fairways. Last year was a wonderful celebration and unfortunately this year I could not go because of work. Kevin was there playing some golf with some of the Pepperdine Baseball Alumni. Happy Birthday Rooney! There isn't a day that goes by that we are not thinking about you-miss ya lots! Here are some pictures from last years fun!
This week marked 17 weeks, I cannot even believe it. We saw the doctor today and everything is looking great. We got to hear the heartbeat, which is something so amazing to Kevin and I. Our little one has a strong heart beat and was moving around quite a bit (not that I can feel much of it). In two weeks we have our anatomy ultrasound and get to find out the sex of the baby-woohoo!! We cannot wait to find out and get the babies room decorated, not to mention do "a little" shopping on Black Friday.
This past weekend I also had my college roommates bridal shower. It was such a wonderful morning. We roomed together all 4 years at Pepperdine and I have to say, I truly lucked out with such an amazing person. I am so happy for Jenna and Richard and look forward to being a part of their special day this weekend.
17 Weeks
After the doctors today Kevin and I went on a beautiful hike on the trails in Dana Point. We took this big loop that started at the top of the harbor and ended up down at Strands Beach. It was a gorgeous day to walk. We even picked out the lot for our next home ;)
Dana Point Harbor - I love So Cal!!
The front lot we have picked out! Since the walk was so great we said we would come back frequently to check the progress on our home (haha!) ;)
The beautiful Bride-to-be and best roomate!
The girls and mother of the bride
Bridesmaid Ali, Bride Jenna, and Bridesmaid Ashley
As Kevin and I sat carving our pumpkins the other night all we could think about was how different next year will be for us. We will have a 6 month old all dressed up and ready to go trick-or-treating. We cannot wait, especially to pass on our traditions for the holidays. Kev and I have always carved pumpkins together and watched "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown." The artist that he is, he usually spends way more time on his pumpkin than me. This year I had cleaned out and carved my whole pumpkin before he even printed out his template from the computer. The store bought booklets are not challenging enough for him. When he came down to see my very "clean" and finished pumpkin he said "that is an embarrassment to this house!" Haha! Next year I look forward to visiting all the different pumpkin patches with our "little pumpkin."
My embarrassing pumpkin
Kev's pumpkin - looks like my ultra sound and looked awesome lit up
