Caden's 1st Baby Shower & 3rd Trimester

This past Saturday was a very special day for me. On March 6th I was given my first baby shower ever! After a long 2.5 years...I finally got to have a baby shower.....and I can't express to anyone how much it meant to me and how special it was for us.

The shower was given by my sister in laws....Yolie, Danielle, and Valarie and they did such a great job. I could tell how much love was put in to it. They were so detailed with all the decorations and they really took the time to make it special for me and I appreciate that more than they will ever know. I have a feeling that Caden is going to be one very spoiled little boy. I was so happy that there was a good turn out....I believe around 35 people were there to help celebrate our little rock star. We got so many nice gifts....all sorts of cute clothes, blankets, an adorable build a bear....given by Aunt Yolie.....a baby bather, etc. Two of the bigger items given were his baby swing and my sister in laws all pitched in and got his stroller and car seat. My mom, Stephanie, and the girls were able to attend the shower as well and I was so thankful they were there to support me. It was a WONDERFUL day.....filled with lots a great friends, family, and lots and lots of love for my little guy. Thanks to everyone for making it special for me.....it is something I will never forget. On another note....Mike's brothers had a bbq for him while my shower was going on. Mike had such a good time hanging out with the guys. They ended up playing poker till pretty late on Saturday evening....it was a great day for the both of us! =)

Last but not least....I am sooooo happy to annouce I have FINALLY made it to the 3rd trimester! My first time ever. If you could see my smile. Thank you God....Thank you....

Here are a few pictures from our special day....

27 weeks

Another great doctors appointment today. Blood pressure is still good. My sugar test went well also.....so thats a good thing. Still getting weekly progesterone shots. And today I got my first steroid shot to help with Caden's lungs....OUCH! That shot did not feel good. Tomorrow I will go back for my second steroid shot and then I wont have to have one again for another 4 weeks I think. Thank God. lol

Besides that....not much to update this week. Caden continues to be very active.....loves to move and kick. I am still 11 lbs under my original starting weight. So....even though I am starting to expand.....I have not been gaining any weight. My doctor says this is fine as long as the baby is growing....which he is. =) Soooo......no complaints on that end.

And the last thing to share that really brought a smile to my face.... I was in the office working this morning and Mike walked in....bent down to my stomach....and said..."Good morning Caden. How are you today? (then he kissed my belly and said...) 1 + 1 = 2...... 2 + 1 =....you, me, and mommy. =) I thought it was precious.