30 weeks

So this is what a baby the size of a cabbage looks like in my belly. Whoa nelly!

Here's a look back at previous weeks:

21 weeks - carrot

6 weeks lentil bean & 13 weeks shrimp

I'm starting to feel a little clumsy on my feet. Apparently adding 20ish pounds to the front of your body will do that:)

chubby cheeks

Before the shower at 29 weeks we had family and friends join us for a 4D Ultrasound. It was so much fun to see Lil on the big screen. Kinda a stinker and only showed us one side of his/her mug but you can tell how chubba those cheeks are! I always said I wanted Lil to look like Matty because he was soooooo cute. I think I got my wish. Look at Lil's nose and cheeks and compare to little Mr. Bachman below. Let's hope Lil doesn't inherit the comb-over.

Baby Shower

Hello everyone it is Matty again. What a weekend it was! We are so lucky to have great family and friends like we do. This past weekend Lil got showered with gifts for (his/her) upcoming arrival. From swaddlers, to passies, to play areas, to strollers, to stuff for mom and stuff for dad, and even stuff for big brother Rubbles. What a great time it seemed was had by all. As the dad to be I was very pumped with all the guys that came by to drink beer and light sticks on fire.

From an update standpoint Dena had to drink her dextrose today and hopefully the results of her blood comes back no on the gestational diabetes front. Lil had a heartbeat about 150 today which is great. After Thursday we will only be 10 weeks away from seeing lil....we can't wait.

Well I hope everyone is doing great and we can't wait to see you all.

Love ya all

Matty, Rubbles, Dena, and LsB (little spoiled Bachman)

babymoon

Matty and I went on our babymoon. It was fabo! We spent the weekend in "middle earth" at the Wentworth By the Sea hotel in New Castle, NH. Friday we went swimming and had dinner then then spent the evening at a piano bar. Matty requested Willie Nelson for me:) On Saturday I had a full day at the spa and Matty got a massage too. We had a fantastic meal at The Library and then we basically passed out in a food coma. The weekend was topped off with a big win by the Patriots. Good times for all! Baby mama even got some baby bling:)

what is a english hothouse cucumber?

We are 26 weeks today (98 days to go) and Lil is the size of a English Hothouse Cucumber. What?!?!?!

So I googled it....

Long, thin and narrow, this variety of vegetable is a common type of cucumber grown for the digestive qualities it contains. Also referred to as a "burpless" cucumber due to its lack of seeds as well as smaller seeds, the English cucumber can grow to lengths of 2 feet, providing a cream to bright white colored flesh. The flavor of this variety of cucumber is less bitter than many other types due to the fewer seeds. When selecting, choose those that are firm to the touch and contain no blemishes or soft spots. The skin should be a deep green color without light colored streaks indicating a decrease in quality. When storing, place the cucumber unwashed in a plastic bag in the crisper section of a refrigerator. To prepare, check the skin for wax, which is applied by some processors to preserve the moiture within this vegetable. Peel the skin if waxed or as it is often sold unwaxed in plastic wrap, simply wash in cold water. The English cucumber is often served in vegetable dishes, fresh salads, sauces, cold soups such as cucumber or gazpacho, or simply as a snack with dips. Available year around, this cucumber may also be referred to as a "hothouse" cucumber.

Getting Wild

Hey all, its me Matty again.

Dena yelled downstairs to me that we only have a little over 14 weeks before the baby gets here. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dena has picked up swimming, and continues to walk pretty regularly, and every Tuesday does yoga. Nana Bacon and Grampa Cheese are gonna watch the Rubman this weekend while Lil, Dena, and I go on our babymoon/anniversary weekend to lovely...............
NEW HAMPSHIRE! Yeah I know a lot of tolls but the Wentworth by the Sea Resort at Marriott is a great place and points are a wonderful thing to use. Dena has a weekend of spa treatments lined up and if the weather holds I'll be golfing, while she is getting pampered. The shower is only 25 days away so we are getting very excited to see family and friends. Also just a quick question for all those that may be following babycenter.com: What in the world is an english hothouse cucumber???

Hope all is well and hopefully we'll be posting some belly pics soon.

Love you all

Matty, Rubbles, and LB (lil rutabega Bachman)

belly alien

On my way to MN last weekend while on the plane, Lil was kicking like crazy. I looked down at my belly and for the first time, I saw it move. What a sight for sore eyes. I couldn't wait to show Matty when I got home.

Matty for the first time got to see and feel our little belly alien. He was so excited!