The 25th Week!

My pregnancy books say that Owen is probably about 13 inches long and weighs a pound and a half. He is getting to be a big boy, and a strong one at that! He is constantly kicking me throughout the day not letting me forget about him in my belly!

We held a 45th wedding anniversary for my parents this Sunday and our family joined us at Tree Guys in Itasca. We all had a really nice time and congratulations once again to my mom and dad - what an accomplishment!

The 24th Week!

6 MONTHS!

We had our 6 month appointment this morning and Owen is doing great! He has made me gain 12 pounds so far and his heartbeat is strong and healthy. I had to drink a bottle of orange junk and get blood drawn (twice) for a diabetes test and I also got a flu shot. But all in all our doctor said I am right where I should be and everything seems to be a-ok.

We also celebrated Darren's 30th birthday (a surprise party) in Seattle this weekend. His parents, my parents, Lauren and Joe and 10 of his friends drove in to surprise him. We rented a great house on the water and all had a really good time. Darren is finally 30...thank god!

The 23rd Week!

No real big changes except that my belly keeps on getting bigger and my little man is a very active one! Owen loves to move around all day long - which always brings a smile to my face. Darren will be turning the BIG 30 this Friday - I am taking him to Seattle for his birthday weekend! Should be fun!

I added some pictures of Kaeden James (Lauren and Joe's son) at the pumpkin patch and Mikey Caldwell (Corrie and Michael's son) on the first day of school.

The 22nd Week!

5 1/2 months! I am definitely getting bigger now! Owen moves all the time. Yesterday he was kickboxing in my belly! Darren felt him really move for the first time! Which was a very cool moment! Owen also attended his first hockey game. Darren and I went with my parents to watch the Blackhawks beat the Red Wings. It was a great game!

The 21st Week!

Owen is moving constantly. He loves to move at night right before I fall asleep and his new thing is moving during the day while I am at work. It is a pretty cool feeling. His kicks are not strong enough yet for Darren to feel them - but I am sure that will change soon!