Another Doc Appt (and my last international Trip..)

Thought I would let you all know that I had another docs appt today and all is well.. except the baby is BIG!! Based on today's sonogram they reconfirmed what Luci said - that this baby is the size of a baby at 30 weeks and 4 days (or due date of Oct. 26th) and not the 28 weeks that I am currently supposed to be at... After much discussion, the doc agreed to move up my first established due date of Nov 12 to Nov. 8th.. but thinks it will just be a big baby (especially based on the fact I was more than 9 lbs when I was born and we know the Spahrs have slightly larger heads :) I will have another sonogram at 35 or 36 weeks just to check on his size at that point. But nothing to worry about :) He did kick all last night which was quite a fun night sleeping..

I am off to Germany tomorrow.. wish me luck on the flights..

WE LOVE IOWA!!

Danny and I just returned from a great weekend in Iowa for our family reunion. From canoeing down the river, to wine night (Danny seemed to enjoy it more than me), to an exciting trap shoot (Congrats Jeff!!), to a great potluck and winding it all up with a firework show that would rival some small towns on the 4th (thanks again Matt).. we again realized how lucky we are to have such an amazing family.
But this year Pam threw a little baby shower for me and I was again amazed at the generosity of all the gifts.. but almost even more fun were the advice cards I got and thought I would put down a few highlights

1) Give them whatever they want
2) Start saving now for college (ouch!)
3) “Kids can be wild and weird sometime so be aware” from a 9 year old cousin
4) Work and cleaning can wait until tomorrow – hugs and kisses can’t ( a personal fave)
5) Dad can learn to change Diapers but Grandpas can’t

There are so many more that I will post a few more next time..

Here are few of my fave pics from the reunion!!!