One Month

He's growing up so fast! He is now a big one month old!! We go to the doctor this friday, so I will update with his stats! A week and half after his birth he was 8 lbs 1 oz. So I'm thinking he's 9 lbs something. He is still wearing newborn outfits, but has outgrown the newborn pajamas. He's in a awkward in between size stage. He has been such a joy to us! He is now smiling more while awake! Not just those cute noises and smiles in his sleep....although I LOVE those! He has long periods of being awake and alert. He loves to just sit in his swing and watch the birds on the birds on the mobile. At 3 weeks he developed baby acne. Poor thing....stupid hormones! They started on this forehead and they are working their way down his face. He is getting stronger with holding his head up during tummy time. At night he usually has one good 4-5 hour stretch of sleep. This momma is so thankful for that! He is a good eater! Nursing has thankfully been going well! I'm so grateful to be able to offer him the nutrition he needs to keep him growing and healthy!! Well thats all for now!

He's Here!

(Long overdue post because I couldn't remember my password)

NICO ALEXANDER

7 lbs 11 oz and 20.5 in

Born January 4, 2012 at 12:23pm



1 Week!!!

So here we are at 39 weeks, which means 1 week until due date!! Oh me oh my! Baby is still movin 'n groovin in my belly. I think he is still pretty happy and content in there. We had a wonderful Christmas. People were sure we were going to have a Christmas baby, but I guess he has other plans! It would have made for a very exciting day, but I would feel bad for him every year after that. Oh well, his special day will come! We had a great day with both sides of our family. Lots of yummy food, laughs and memories made. Christmas sure is a joyous time to get together with loved ones and share in the meaning of eveything.

This week, I got the house cleaned up, decorations all put away, tree down and baby stuff put up instead. Also, the construction is done on the nursery!! All we need now is paint! Woot! We are getting very excited and anxious to meet this little guy! I am ready for him to come whenever he is ready to meet us :)

Christmas Eve in front of our tree
38.5 weeks

Christmas Eve

Kids with Santa on Christmas Eve

Silly lovebirds

The three of us :)

The kids and Presley on Christmas morning

The family with Grandma

The Haagsma women on Christmas morning

Christmas Morning

 Baby Stavy is ready for USC football games with daddy

38 Weeks

Well we have made it to full term and then some.....baby is cooked and could come anytime!! I'd feel confident he would be healthy....yet, I am not ready for him to come!! Don't get me wrong, I can not wait to meet him, but I know he will be here soon, so I want to soak up a little more time of him baking in my belly. Plus, we physically aren't ready. If he came early, we would make it work, but we are working very hard to get the nursery ready. Which is really taking a transformation and my vision of how I wanted it to look is really turning out! Yay! I'll be sure to share pictures when it is complete!

I can't believe that this little man will be here basically within in the next 2-3 weeks. Nick and I are really enjoying "us" time in the meantime. It has been a great 2.5 years of being married and enjoying each other. We are ready for Baby Stavy to join us and although things will never be the same, I'm pretty sure things are going to be much more amazing. God has surely blessed us!

I am officially off work. I have been for just over 2 weeks and it feels great. I can finally be on normal hours like most of the world. I will definitely miss my work and co-workers, but I will enjoy the rest before baby and enjoy him when he is here. It's also great timing to be off for the holidays! It's been fun getting the house decorated, shopping, and of course baking!

I had a ultrasound last week at 36 weeks 1 day. Baby was measuring right on track! It was so neat to see him one last time before we meet on the outside! I loved seeing his fetal breathing, the 4 chambers of his heart working together, and all his little parts. The estimated weight was 6 lbs. 8 oz. Which could be off 1-2 lbs either way. So who knows what he really will be. He is gaining about half an ounce a day. Those will add up real quick! I think this past week he went through a huge growth spurt! I am hungry ALL the time! Day and night!

One random exciting thing, we finally got washer and dryer!! It's a long story why we haven't had any for the whole time we've been in our house, but we have them now!!! I have never been so excited to wash clothes! I'm thankful for family that have let us take their machines over, but I am thankful to not to have to lug the big basket around etc. Or have to go through the embarrassment of getting underwear stuck in someone else's dryer! Actually, it was Nick's underwear, so he wasn't embarrassed, but the thought of that it could have been mine makes me blush.

House update: Still unpacking boxes. We have been focused on the nursery that we have neglected other things. Being off work, I am able to finally get some things done! We'll get there. We are just perfectionists (Nick more than I) and everything just takes a little longer. Oh well, I thankful it's done right the first time.

A couple weeks ago, I had my family baby shower! It was a very blessed time with some very special people. Unfortunately, half my family (mom's side) lives in Washington, so they weren't able to join in, but they were definitely missed. I am so thankfully for everyone who came to celebrate Baby Stavy! He is so lucky to joining such a wonderful family!

All the yummy food!

The most adorable basket! Also a handmade baby blanket! So precious!

Baby Stavy's Nonna

Baby Stavy's Beppe

Baby Stavy's Auntie Jamie and her family

All the wonderful hosts and helpers of the shower!

Survey:
How far along: 38 weeks 3 days (eek 12 more days!)
Total Weight Gain: Gained.
Stretchmarks: None...they are still staying away!
Sleep: Sleeping stinks. I am so uncomfortable. Pillows don't help any which way. Turning is such a chore. I do get some sleep, but I wake up 1-2 times to go to the bathroom.
Best Moment This Week: We got washer and dryer and I have been washing all the itty bitty baby things. Christmas is coming! Love this season and all joy that comes with it.
Movement: Lots of movement! He is very active.
Gender: We are having a son....baby boy!!!
Labor Signs: Braxton hicks have picked up. As far as any other signs, not sure. My doctor will start checking me next week at 39 weeks.
Belly Button: Still in.
What I Miss: Wine, sleeping on my back and stomach, and not having caffeine restrictions.
What I am Looking Forward to: The construction on the nursery being complete! We are almost there. Also looking forward to Christmas and time with family!
Milestones: Baby is 6.8 lbs and 19.5 inches long.

Well that's all for now!! I know its been a while since an update! Off to go do some baking!

34 Weeks

How far along: 34 weeks
Total Weight Gain: Gained.
Stretchmarks: None...hope they don't make a surprise visit in these last few weeks
Sleep: Sleeping great, because I am tired ALL THE TIME! I am constantly fatigued and have no energy. I know working nights is a huge part of it, but luckily I only have 2 weeks left of work.
Best Moment This Week: We got our baby furniture! Yay, now we just need to get the room started and finished. Construction is starting this weekend! Can't wait!
Movement: Lots of movement! He is very active.
Gender: We are having a son....baby boy!!!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button: Still in.
What I Miss: I miss wine and that will be a given for the remainder of the pregnancy.
What I am Looking Forward to: The construction to begin on the nursery! Also looking forward to Thanksgiving, even though I have to work, I get to at least enjoy a turkey dinner!
Milestones: Baby is 18 inches long and almost 5 lbs!

Here are a few picture from my showers...we are so blessed with great friends and family who have made this time so special! Baby Stavy is so lucky!

Work shower with my awesome co-workers. We had some great laughs and good food!

Delicious food at my friends shower!

My beautiful host Jenna at my friends shower and the awesome diaper cake she made!

Wendy, Renee, Jenalee and Chelsey

Missy, Nicole and Alyse

Our wonderful Bible Study leader Susan, who opened up her home for this special occasion, along with Sarah and Alisha.

The cutest little newborn beanie made by Chelsey

Leslie and her sweet Emilie, 3 weeks old

Stavros shower at Georges Greek Cafe...so yum!! This is the dessert table with all kinds of homemade treats!

The 3 pregos...Amber due with Baby boy on Nov. 26. Monique due with Baby girl on Nov. 30! So excited for them.

Raechel

Such great memories! I have one more shower with my side of the family in a couple weeks! We are just so excited to meet our little man and put all these gifts to use. 6 more weeks! They are going to fly by with the holidays thrown in!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

32 Weeks

Today I am 32 weeks! We are less than 2 months away from our due date! We are still moving in and trying to get settled. I never want to move again!! So much work! It's all worth it now though! Well since last post, I had to deal with another night in the ER trying to deal with kidney stones. This was by far the worst attack of them yet. I had the horrible pain for 2 straight days with no relief. It was pure torture! It was so bad I called off of work and ended up in the ER desperate for them to do anything. I actually thought maybe the stones were too big this time and couldn't pass. I was monitored in L&D for an hour. Baby was great and no contractions! So happy about that! Back in the ER, I was given lousy pain medication, told one stone is the size of 1 cm and that I need to continue with fluids. Boo. I wish there was more they could do. Nick was such a trooper. He missed half the USC game being with me. Well that was Friday night and by Saturday morning....I was passing the stones. Yes....plural...because I probably passed about 30 little ones and one huge one! Eeek! Unfortunately, I will probably have bigger and stronger episodes of this until this baby is out! Well thats the lastest! Right now I am thankful to be painfree and that baby is doing well!

Bump pic:

This is the lastest bump pic I have. Taken at 29 weeks. I have sinced popped even more.





31 Weeks

How far along: 31 weeks 2 days
Total Weight Gain: Gained.
Stretchmarks: None...hoping it stays that way.
Sleep: Sleep has been okay. I have good nights and then there's painful nights. With the kidney stone pain keeping me awake all the time. Then there's the round ligament pain that I feel every time I turn. Quite painful. Good thing I am exhausted enough to keep sleeping through most of it. 
Best Moment This Week: We moved into our house this past weekend! We have a lot to do before baby in less 9 weeks (eeek)! but we had so much help moving in. Both our families spent their Sunday helping us move and clean. They were all incredible. I love getting our house put together!!!
Movement: Lots of movement! He arms and legs are all over the place, I can't keep up. It's crazy how they will just protrude out.
Gender: We are having a son....baby boy!!!
Labor Signs: Too early for that! Just Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button: Still in.
What I Miss: I miss wine and that will be a given for the remainder of the pregnancy. I really want to sleep on my stomach. I want to bend and move without bumping into things.
What I am Looking Forward to: Getting the house all unpacked and starting on the nursery. We finally ordered furniture and bedding. Yay! Also looking forward to my baby showers!
Milestones: Baby is 18 inches long and almost 4 lbs! Were in the final trimester!

This picture is too funny...had to share!

Can't believe it is November already! Thanksgiving will be here soon! I am craving a yummy turkey meal!

Well I'll be sure to update again soon. We don't have internet at the house yet and my time is fully devoted to the house. Sorry for long lapse since the last blog...hopefully it won't happen again!