Baby Kappell's room

Here are a few pictures of Baby Kappell's room!

Latest baby news

The last visit to the OB was on September 17 and this little guy is doing FANTASTIC! Below are some of his newest ultrasound pictures. On Friday, baby boy was measuring in at 3 lbs 7 oz! That is still a gain of one ounce a day since his last measurement 2 weeks prior. Still in the 69 percentile for his age (28w6d). The OB also stated that the next visit I "should" be able to have a date planned for induction! AHHH!! That means time is running out before this little one is due to arrive! The OB states that everything is perfect now. Because of living 2 hours away from the hospital where I will be delivering I had one of the nurses give me a tour of the labor & delivery area. I just wanted to see what kind of room I would be in. Nothing special but now I know what kind of accommodations we will have!

My mom came with me to this past visit and she stated, "He already has hair, you didn't have any until you were 2!"

Profile 28w6d

Baby Shower

Some pictures from my baby shower on September 12, 2010! It was at my mom's house and everything was perfect!!

28 week 1 day pregnant belly

My cake from Tamara the Cake Guru (the same person who made my wedding cake.) The flavor was cookies and cream and was fabulous!

Thanks to everyone who had a part in making the day so special for me!

The meaning of your name...

We are keeping your name a secret until you arrive, however I would like to share the meaning of your name..."God has been gracious; has shown favor." When I read this it makes me cry, because God really has been gracious in giving us you and protecting me during this process. During this last week of my 2nd trimester, I am reminded that things could start to get difficult for us. 28 weeks seems to be the magic mark for when my heart is having to work it's hardest and literally at any moment you could be here (but I am not ready so you need to stay put for awhile!) Every time you kick, punch, rollover or whatever you are doing in there you make me smile. I love you little one!

Holy cow!

Finally a good profile picture! 26w6d!

My first of the every two week appointments was today and HOLY COW this boy gained almost 1 full pound in 2 weeks! Last visit at 24w6d he was at 1 lb 14 oz today at 26w6d he is at 2 lbs 11oz! That is 1 ounce a day!!!! So much for thinking that I will be having a small baby when induced at 35-36 weeks. At this rate he will be around 7 lbs by that point! Baby Boy is doing excellent and the ultrasound tech could see him "breathing" today, which she indicated was a very good sign!!!! My OB also talked about tentitive induction being the first week of November. TIME IS FLYING! Before I know it I will be holding him in my arms!