Baby Shower

On Saturday Grandma Bobbi and Aunt Jessica gave me my shower for you. It was a lot of fun!! Lots of people were there including; Auntie Jenn, Aunt Marsha, Aunt Danielle, Aunt Robin, Grandma Shirley, Amanda H, Lana D, Pam P, Virginia Y, Aunt Nena, Mazie, Destin, Joyce H, Cinda P, Dr Meyers, and I'm sure plenty I'm missing. We played games such as pick the melted candy in the diaper, and who can pair 24 pairs of socks together the quickest when they're spread out on the floor. I beat everyone by picking up the whole pile and dumping it back in the basket. "That's what my sock drawer looks like". We had a good laugh.

We got lots of good stuff for your new room too. Aunt Danielle got a cool fireman hat to hang on the wall. Grandma Bauer got you a firetruck painting. I got lots of diapers, wipes, bottles, drop-ins, a video hand held monitor, hand-made blankets, clothes, booties. Lots of fun stuff!!

Aunt Robin had her baby shower the day before. Aunt Danielle threw it and it was held at King Estate Winery. It was fun. She got a lot of fun things, too. It is going to be so fun for you to have a cousin who is just a few days older/younger than you. I can imagine the trouble you two will be getting into as the years go on.

Then yesterday I saw Dr Friedman. Everything is looking good, still. My blood pressure is "creeping up" so she is keeping an eye on that. I am having another ultrasound, then appointment in 2 weeks. We discussed my last ultrasound when you were measuring 3 weeks bigger than you were supposed to. Apparently despite 3 readings showing that, they average everything and every inch together and you were really only about 1wk 5d ahead. You however, are still 15oz over weight according to that ultrasound. And momma can tell!!

Can't wait to see you again on November 7th.

Love,
Momma

Maysen's online birthday invite turned out well. To see, Click Here.

My New Boy

Griffin Vaughn

Ok, so my Momma's Intuition is completely off! Within just a few minutes she announced we were having another boy! You can tell by the picture above (legs in upper right, head in lower left) that YES you are a boy! And a big one at that. Today I am 23 weeks and 5 days. On all the measurements they did on you in the ultrasound (your tummy, femur, head, brain, etc) you measured around 26 weeks 4 days (give or take a day or two). Also, a baby your age should weigh around 1 pound. You were 1lb 15 oz (one ounce away from TWO POUNDS). Your brother was 9lb 7oz when he was born and they say the first is the smallest. You're going to be a Hulk when you come out, but I can't wait!

I don't know why I thought you were a girl. You can believe it wasn't because I was "hoping" to have a girl. Of course, it would be completely different having a girl; new clothes, new styles to look for, new hairstyles to try. But the second she announced it was a boy, I thought of Maysen. Then I thought of Daddy. The fun he is going to have with his "boys" will be like the fun Papa had with daddy and Uncle Josh. Camping, football games, wrestling ... all that he gets to experience with you boys now. And that makes me happy.

Watching Maysen growing up I would watch him when Jurny or Jonas were over. He idolized them, watching their every move and trying so hard to copy it. He would eventually say the same things they would - if they were mad, he was mad. I am so excited that you have an older brother to look up to - to idolize - like daddy did with Uncle Josh. I am sure you two will have your moments, fights, punching matches, and yelling competitions ... but what are brothers for? The bond you two will share forever will make up for all that.

So with, my little Griffin Vaughn, know that we are so excited to start welcoming you here. In fact, I bought your crib today. Tonight me and Daddy are going to look at cozy blankets for you to sleep in. We're more than ready for you!

Love you Mr Munchkin,
Momma

take two:

Tomorrow bright and early we will *try* and figure out if you are a little boy or a little girl. Momma's intuition tells me that you are a little girl. Maybe you'll prove me wrong, and then my theory of Momma's Intuition will be all for nothing. Nonetheless I am so excited to finally (hopefully) be able to talk to you using your name!!

See you tomorrow!

Shy Baby

On Monday we had the ultrasound that was to tell us exactly what you were. We waited very patiently while we watched you move around on the screen. Daddy said to the tech "When you get there, we want to guess what the sex is." Nothing was ever said. Finally we asked, only to be told that she was unsure because your legs were so tightly closed she couldn't see! The ultrasound was a hour long and not once did you open those things for anyone to see!! I was disappointed not knowing that day because I was looking forward to getting to shop, confirm your name, and get stuff picked out for your room! I guess God is telling me to be more patient. But I do get one more shot. Since my blood pressure has been running high on my last few visits (Thank you White-Coat Syndrome) I am lucky enough to have multiple more ultrasounds to measure your growth until the day you arrive! Our next ultrasound is scheduled for Wed Sept 26th. I keep talking to you, asking you to please show of your "goods" just for one quick peek. I hope you are listening!

One of the funny things you did was we were talking about how closed your legs were while the tech was measuring your abdomen, you stretched both legs as far and hard as you could. Your little legs and feet looked just like a ballerina pointing her toes. It was just for one quick moment, though and then they were right back up.

I'm starting to feel a bit more *knock on wood* energized the last few days. I hope that keeps up. Your brother starts school in about 10 days and he'll be going 3 mornings a week. That will give me time to rest in the mornings as you grow bigger. Once you're here that will give you and I special alone time. I can't wait to see you .. I wish January was already here.

Love,

Momma

Week 18

Dear Baby,

You're growing bigger and bigger every day! That means that mommy is too and I sure feel it already when I have to bend over. Your brother is having to learn how to pick up his own toys!!

I had my last doctor appointment a couple of weeks ago and again everything is fine. My blood pressure has been running high, but I seem to be more nervous with this new doctor than I was with Maysen. Everything seems to be going great, though! Your heart rate has been between 153-161 ever since we could hear it.

On Monday, August 27th, we find out if you are a little boy or a little girl! Daddy will be there to see, too. He's been working so hard he hasn't been able to go with me to the doctor appointments yet, so he's excited he's getting to go.

I can feel you moving around now. You're not as feisty as Maysen was, but I suspect that you will as you get bigger. You always kick me on the left side - never the right so far. I feel you about 2 times a day. You must be sleeping a lot right now!

I can't wait to see you again on Monday when you show us what you are!!

Love,
Momma

First pictures

Dear new baby,

I had my first OB doctor appointment on this past Friday. Dr Friedman is really great. Everything looked good - I had every blood test in the world ran and everything turned out OK! She wanted to make sure mommy wasn't further along than I should be, so she scheduled an ultrasound. Auntie Jenn came down to be with momma for the big day as daddy had to work. Kristin said everything looked good as far as she could tell. I don't see Dr Friedman again until July 30th. You are so small the pictures were amazing to see!

In this picture, your big tummy is on the left, and your head in on the right. You can see your face right now is just a skeleton - very alien-like! That dot above your tummy is your hand! You were rather skirmy but we got a few good shots of you. I'll get to see you again at 20 weeks. Right now here were my stats on you!

Gestation Age: 13 weeks

Baby length: 7.1cm

Heart Rate: 161bpm

Due Date: January 19, 2008

That is all I have right now. I've been feeling you move somewhat - more like fluttering movements in my tummy - and a few pokes from you but that's it. You've stopped making mommy sick, which I'm thankful for. With the help of Ambien, I am sleeping much better now at night.

Mommy has now been staying home full-time with Maysen for over a week now. I am looking forward to being able to stay home full time with you, too, once you're here!

Love,

Momma