Moving Right Along!

We went to the doctor's last Tuesday,  and as I predicted I am progressing a little quicker than my April 18th due date.  I had a REALLY busy week prior to the appointment and overdid it.  I am already dilated to 2cm and was told I needed to take it easy for 5 days until I reach full term.  I wasn't put on bed rest, but need to stay off my feet as much as possible and not workout.  This has been the hardest 5 days because I am an active person and love going to the gym.  Just sitting around doesn't do it for me, but I know it is the best for me and Reid.  Monday marks 37 weeks and I am officially full term.  I am hoping to do some light exercising next week.  We see the doctor again on Thursday to see how I am progressing.  The realization that Reid could be here within the next three weeks has set in and I am anxious, excited, and nervous all at the same time.  Kevin and I just completed the "Super Saturday" childbirth prep class at Hoag.  It was quite the experience-haha!  It is hard for me to take some of those things seriously, but it was good bonding time with Kev and I did learn a few new things.  It am lucky to have two older sisters with kids that have answered many of my questions.  
With the due date right around the corner, Kev and I have been working hard to get Reid's room all ready to go.  I am happy with how it has turned out so far.  We have another painting that Daddy is going to do for above the changing table.

37 Weeks - Officially Full Term!

Reid's Surfs Up Room!

Reid Gets Showered!

The past couple of weeks we have had two showers and one more this week.  Reid has been showered with so many wonderful gifts.  His room is definitely getting full.  We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful family and friends.

We go to the doctor this Tuesday and I am very anxious for the update since we only have 4 more weeks to go.  After that appointment we will be going once a week.  Still feeling good, but if I do too much or are on my feet too much throughout the day I really feel it.  I plan on working for 3 more weeks so I can relax a little before Reid decides to make is debut.

 

 

36 Weeks

35 Weeks

The Hosts (sister Heather, mom, and sister Nichole) -Thanks for an amazing shower!

Had to get one with the brother, Chad

Awesome Cake!

 

My Talented Husband!

Here are pictures of the letters that Kevin painted for Reid's room.  They are absolutely amazing and I LOVE how they turned out!

34 Weeks!

6 more weeks to go!
I can hardly wait for little Reid to get here.  I have hit that stage where I am tired of being pregnant and just want to hold him in my arms.  His room is coming right along, just waiting on some paintings from Daddy.  It is so great that Kev is a painter because we never have to go out and look or buy paintings to decorate our house.  It is the talent that just keeps on giving.
I am still feeling good!  I'm getting more and more uncomfortable at night with this big basketball in the front of me and going to the bathroom quite a bit, but at least I fall right back to sleep since I have been so tired.  Still working out as much as I can because that seems to keep my energy level up.  I go to this Fit Fusion class every Tuesday and Thursday night at the gym and it is so funny because the instructor likes to joke around with me and uses me as a motivator for others in the class.  She will call me "fatty" and say things like, "Ashley is going to have a baby in 7 weeks and look at her doing it, come on!"  It is hilarious.  The Renaissance Club Sport is an amazing place.  I don't think I would have had this easy of a pregnancy if it wasn't for that place.  I love the classes (RIPPED and Fit Fusion), instructors, and amenities.  Thank you to my sister, Nichole, for introducing me to this wonderful place.  You pay a little more than a normal gym, but it is anything but normal.  Plus like she says "you can't put a price on your health!"

33 Weeks

34 Weeks

9 Years!

February 20th marks 9 years when Kevin and I started dating.  It is crazy to think how quickly 9 years has gone and how far we have come.  We started dating at Pepperdine and then after two years he went to play minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals (of course, not a local team).  This was the HARDEST and most trying time in our relationship.  For four years he was gone for 6 months out of the year playing.  I was able to visit him at least once each season, but talk about heart break everytime I had to drop him off at LAX to report to Spring Training.  Many tears were shed throughout those 4 years, but I know it only made our relationship stronger.  When he was released it was bitter sweet (I think I took it harder than him because I knew it was a dream of his to play in the Big Leagues).  Since then we have got married, bought a house, and are going to have a family of 3 in two months.  I think of where we have come and where we are going and I am so excited for this adventure with the love of my life and my best friend.  He truly is an amazing individual with the biggest heart and I know he is going to make the best Daddy.  Can't wait for another wonderful 9 years, Love you babe!

Kevin had me listen to this song the other night called "God gave me you" by Dave Barnes.  It truly is an amazing song and I wanted to share it.  I am just so blessed to have the the most incredible man in my life.

 

This is where Kevin and I first met-Rho Dorm at Pepperdine

9 Years later- Kev, me & baby Reid

32 Weeks (2 Months to go!)

Last weekend Kevin had his Pepperdine Baseball Alumni game.  It was another gorgeous day in Malibu (as you can see by the pictures).  It was great to see everyone and this time I had a chance to walk around the campus as well.

Some of the stairs to campus

It's all worth it when you get to the top!

I miss seeing this view everyday

Pepperdine Waves Baseball - I have seen a few games on this field

My practice and game field - So many wonderful memories were created on this field!

My #1 Baseball Player

Watching Kevin play baseball never gets old =)

Growing by the day!

I feel at this point, the third trimester, my belly grows bigger everyday.  I'm still working out 4 times a week just modifying some things in the classes I take or going on the elliptical.  I find my energy level dwindling again, but exercising helps so much.  Reid is very active at certain times during the day and he is quite strong too.  He is getting ready to be a future baseball/soccer player!  I now start going to the doctor every 2 weeks.  I can't believe how quickly it has gone by.  In two more months our little man will be here.  I'm starting to really get his room ready because I want to work as long as I can.  I will post pictures when it is all finished.

30 Weeks

31 Weeks

Another "rough" weekend in Palm Desert!!

 

Weekend Fun!

For a couple weekends in January and February my parents have booked the Marriott Villas in Palm Desert.  This is one of my favorite places to go with my family.  We have so much fun and make many new memories.  It only takes about an hour and a half to get there and the weather is perfect this time of year.  It is a nice getaway after a long week at work.  It is always a weekend of relaxation by the pool, BBQ, and games.  We look forward to it each time that we get to go.  Thank you Mom and Dad for always getting the rooms for us.  These are weekends we will never forget and I cannot wait for Reid to be a part of them. 

Love this place!

 This past Friday Kevin and I went to register at Babies R' Us.  What an overwhelming experience!  At the beginning I was all ready to go with my scanner gun, but by the end, 2 hours later, I was getting over it.  The good thing is I can update and delete it all online.  There are so many choices and so many items it can be too much to do it all at once.  Good thing I have some knowledgeable sisters that can help me out.  

29 Weeks