28 sure feels old...

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It actually feels older than I thought it would. That, combined with the fact that my class just had its 10-year reunion, have made me feel very old. Anway...

Regardless, yesterday was a great day and it culminated with Dan and I going to Austin for our 3D/4D ultrasound. Here are some of the pics. I may be biased, but I think he looks completely adorable and chubby.

Again, though, he refused to cooperate with the ultrasound tech. His head was buried low in my uterus next to the wall, and his feet were up high on my right side. Because his face was smashed against the wall of my uterus, it was hard for her to get really good photos of his face. I tried walking around, jumping a little bit, even trying to coax him with our voices, but he basically refused. Plus, he was moving like a maniac, which made it that more difficult. Needless to say, we got a few shots. Hope you enjoy. I think he looks a lot like Dan, but maybe with my chin. =) Oh- and she got a great money shot! It was so adorable, about halfway through, the umbilical cord was up by his face, and we got to see him sticking his tongue out. THe tech said he could probably feel it on his face, so he was trying to get it. It was the funniest thing. He also had his hand constantly up by his face, so she really had to work to get any shots. It was definitely worth it though. We also have a DVD, but it's 20 minutes long. Tonight we're going to cut it and post some of it on the blog, so stay tuned.

Mizzou off to 4-0!

Go Tigers!!!

Well, tomorrow is our 26 week appointment, just boring routine stuff...But Tuesday afternoon is the 4D ultrasound and I'm thrilled!

Saturday was my 10 year high school reunion. Obviously I didn't go, but it's crazy to think I'm that old.

More Baby Aidan pics.

I know you guys are sick of looking at the little guy, but here he is again. Gettin big. Approx. 1.5 pounds!

Football Sundays

Very excited to say Mizzou is off to a great start this football season, 3-0. Can't wait to take baby Aidan to a game. He will be forced to root for them. Right now we're watching the Redskins vs. Cowboys game with some of Dan's friends. Hail to the Redskins.

Still a boy!

I had dreams of going into our ultrasound and finding out it was in fact a girl, but nope! Luckily he's still a boy! LOL. I would have been so mad, you hear so many stories like that.

Everything looks great. At first he was turned around the wrong way, so the tech couldn't see anything except his spine. Then I got up and walked around a little bit and coaxed him out of that position. Luckily it worked, and she could see the 4 chambers of the little guy's heart.

Did some shopping today. Have I mentioned how expensive maternity clothes are? 2 shirts, a pair of pants and a diaper bag cost $150. They're out of their minds, but I gave in. I'm so sick of wearing t-shirts and yoga pants. I've already outgrown the maternity clothes I bought a few months ago, which is very frustrating. Never thought I'd say I can't wait to run again. Shhhh-don't tell the Army.

We're planning on making a trip to the Lou sometime in November, probably the week before THanksgiving. I can't travel past 34 weeks because if I was to deliver early, the Army wouldn't pay for anything. And that's the entire reason I'm staying in-so Aidan will be free! (Plus they have excellent child care on post and it'll cost less than $400 a month, which is a complete steal by the way.)Anyway, so if you're in St. Louis, hopefully some of you can fit in a visit with me and Dan (and Aidan of course, we're a package deal.)

Tomorrow's another u/s!

I'm so excited to see baby Aidan again tomorrow. I'm sure he's gotten sooo big by now! Our apt. is 8:45 a.m...I was reading in my handy week-by-week pregnancy guide, and it estimates Aidan's weight at nearly 2 pounds. What a big boy. I also scheduled our 4d ultrasound for my birthday, Sept. 26. Can't wait to see the details of his little face.

We're still looking for a house and recruiting people to help us move. I basically will have to be a total bum and sit this move out.

I've read about false labor, and I'm really wondering what it feels like. Will I really recognize it when it comes? Creeps me out a little.

Glad to say things are still going very well. Just a few more months to go until we meet the little fella.

24 weeks.

Wow. I can't believe I'm 6 months pregnant. I know I say that at every major milestone in my pregancy, but this one is the weirdest by far. I'm going to give in and post a lovely picture of my belly, fully clothed of course.Aidan is the only one showing any bare skin on here. I took the photo of myself, obviously. Nothing quite like a self portrait. I'm hoping to schedule our 4D ultrasound in the VERY near future, so check back!

We are registered!

People keep asking......so Dan and I just finished registering at Babies R Us and Target. Both are listed under Nikki and Dan Welch.

Yesterday we went to Waco to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame for a story I'm writing for the paper. It was more fun than I thought it would be. Then we ate at Rudy's, Dan's fave BBQ place. Oh- and we watched Mizzou kick Ole Miss' butt! I told Aidan he needs to start rooting for his team now. Can't wait to buy him Mizzou apparel...

Some photos

Well, these are some of Aidan's new clothes. The bug outfit and the little man outfit I bought at the outlet mall in Austin over the weekend. Gretchen gave him the little Cardinals onesie. He's going to have a lot of clothes to wear! He's kicking more and more everyday....

Yes, I am a slacker....

Sorry I haven't written in so long. Things just seem to get more busy each week. This past weekend was a 4-day weekend and my great pal Gretchen came from St. Louis to visit. We had so much fun. Sat. we went to Austin to the outlet mall. Bought baby Aidan some clothes. Then we went to San Antonio Monday. We ate in the revolving restaurant at the top of the Tower of Americas. Gret and I had been to one before (in Atlanta) but it was Dan's first time, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Won't be going there again for quite a while, as meals are quite costly. Gret bought Aidan his first Cardinals apparel, a little onesie that's totally adorable. She also gave us a subscription to Parent's Magazine, which I'm sure will be quite helpful. I'll try to post some pics from the weekend soon. Only 2 more weeks until our next ultrasound. Aidan is growing so quickly...He is kicking constantly, and Dan felt his taps for the first time last night. Finally!