35 weeks and 33 years old!

I turned 33 on May 20th and as I joked with my dad, I was now half his age (he turned 66 on May 18th). But the question remains am I still in my early 30's? I think so! 35 weeks was an exciting week. My hospital surprised me with a baby shower, I think I mentioned last time how great my hospital is and once again they proved to be awesome. Tim and I really racked up on the remainder of the much needed items to welcome Baby Girl home! Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the shower as they really fooled me but one of my coworkers promises to send some my way.
For my birthday weekend Tim and I ran lots of errands and I got to do a little shopping for the baby. I have been telling everyone what I really wanted for my birthday was to be able to go shopping for some new clothes once this baby belly is gone and thanks to my awesome husband I will be able to do so. It seems like all my money lately has gone to my little girl so this gift will be used for me! Tim and I also plan to celebrate both our birthdays at the Josh Groban concert in June.
Here's a belly pic for 35 weeks that was taken on my birthday! Definitely getting bigger!

34 weeks...my oh my how time flies!

Well it is hard to believe that I hit 34 weeks last Friday, May 13th. I had another good doctor's appointment. Although apparently I have lost 3lbs over the last month. The doctor was a bit concerned about my weight loss but I assured her I was still eating, I guess you could say I have not been able to eat nearly as much as it feels like this little girl is taking up all available room in my abdomen. Once the doctor felt my stomach she felt better and confirmed just how much space my little girl is occupying!
I also finally got over my cold that I had been fighting but am now afraid that I am fighting some allergies too! Oh well, the joys of pregnancy and not being able to really take anything! But again no complaints from me as long as Baby Girl is healthy!
Last week was National Hospital Week and we had many activities planned at my hospital, one of which was a "Dress the Decade" contest. So naturally being as large as I am I had to figure out what I could dress as that would shock my staff. I chose the 80's and I think I did a pretty good job! In fact when I came downstairs in the morning. Tim said "I have never been more proud of my wife" (note much sarcasm in his voice!!!) Anyways here is a picture of me all dressed up (and yes that is my real hair, just lots of hairspray!)

Baby Girl will be very proud!

My Colleagues!

It was a great week and I am already preparing my costume for next year...just think in a few years I will be embarassing Baby Girl!

In addition to all the fun we had at Hospital Week, Tim and I also attended an all day birthing class at the hospital where I am scheduled to deliver. Lots have asked what I thought of the class and quite frankly I am pretty scared about the whole delivery process. I know millions of women have done this before me but I still am a bit petrified. Thank Goodness I have a super Husband who is so supportive and loving and with him I know we will get through this. In case any of you are wondering if all goes planned we will be delivering at Emory University Hospital Midtown Location!

Well I think that was all the exciting news for week 34!  I will update you all at the end of this week as I will be 35 weeks on May 20th!



random pictures since I haven't posted any lately!

Easter Sunday

Tim and his beloved saab before we converted to the family mobile!

Riley...Busted!

Mother's Day weekend

Well Tim and I headed to Savannah for Mother's Day weekend which will more than likely be my last trip before Baby Girl arrives. So Tim cut the yard while I wondered around the city. I feel really bad not being able to help but I truly do not have the energy right now. Plus I'm fighting a terrible cold and what I can definitely say is 33 weeks pregnant plus a summer head cold do not mix!
This week has been a pretty monumental week as some pretty big things have happened in history. Osama Bin Laden was finally killed earlier this week. A little history for my little girl when she reads this one day...
10 years ago on September 11, 2001 I was sitting in my classroom when one of my students said Miss Tubb an airplane just crashed into a big building. I immediately looked at the television and was in shock. You see I taught special education back then and I had my students watching the news in the morning so they could learn about current events. Many of my students didn't have access to televisions so this was a very important time of our day but unfortunately I was not prepared for this day in history. You could say I was glued to the TV the whole day and obviously a bit worried about what was happening in our country. I remember being so scared when I couldn't reach any of my family or who would become her future daddy. Well anyways after several more hours of terroristic attacks the United States was officially under attack. I knew several friends who immediately enlisted in the military and coming from a military family I was very proud. Well 10 years later the man who took so many American lives was killed by our Navy Seals who were based out of Fort Campbell, KY (something interesting about Ft Campbell is that my dad was stationed there during Vietnam). So in American history May 1, 2011 will be a pretty big day that my little girl will read about one day
Back to Mother's Day, Tim came home on Thursday with a gift for me which I will greatly enjoy. He really is going to be a great daddy and I cannot wait for him to hold her for the first time. I know I get to feel her everyday but it must be difficult for future daddy's to not be able to get that sme experience!
Well that is ll for now. Not too much longer to go and we are certainly ready for her arrival!
Here are a few pictures from Mother's Day and one of Tim and I right befor my first Mother's Day!

32 weeks and baby shower

Well a lot has been going on since my last blog entry so I plan to do several entries over the weekend to try and get caught up.
Last weekend, April 30th, I had my first baby shower. It was a wonderful party given to me by three of my dearest friends! For the occasion I had my family in town minus my big brother who is safely in Japan. One could say it was a little stressful in the beginning as my family in Alabama had just gone through the worst tornado outbreak in US history, but thankfully they were all safe and their house was fine. My parents were also in town so we definitely had a houseful ( 7 people and 5 dogs!)
We certainly got lots done while they were here and when they all left it was a bit quiet in the Harcourt House!
Here are a few pics from the shower and a few pics of the nursey which is coming along!

The shower hostesses: Teri, me, Jenni, and Cheryl

Everyone at the Shower

Mom and I

The cute Santa outfit that my Big Bro, Uncle John, picked out!

Look at all those clothes, baby Girl has more then her daddy!

The nursery is making progress!



Well that is all for now, but I promise I will get more updates this weekend completed so stay tuned!







30 weeks and counting

Last week was a very busy week, in fact I think it was so busy that Baby Girl was pretty tired herself and let her mommy actually get some sleep over the weekend!
We went to the doctor on Wednesday and all checked out well, I had been tested for gestational diabetes and anemia and apparently my results came back so good that the doctor was impressed and continued to praise me for taking such good care of my body. Little does she know that I eat an ice cream cone practically every night! I also must have been fighting a bit of a stomach bug last week so I really did not do too much athletically until the weekend began. But man Tim and I definitely had a busy weekend.
Friday night in to Saturday morning we expereinced some really bad weather. The tornado sirens went off several times so Tim, Riley and I went downstairs to wait out the storm. Needless to say I had very little sleep that night.  Fortunately we had no damage to our house but we did see several really big trees and limbs knocked down near our house.
Tim's boss turned 50 and she had a big dinner party at the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead on Saturday. It was a beautiful venue and once the baby comes I told Tim we may have to plan a special trip to stay there and find a baby sitter (any takers???). I completely forgot to take pictures of Tim and I dressed up so will have to get those on Easter!
I also took my first water aerobics class Saturday morning and got quite a workout. Since my doc is not wanting me to play tennis anymore she suggested that I try water aerobics and swimming instead. I really enjoyed the class and think I am going back next weekend too!
On Sunday Tim and I went to the Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park. It was a gorgeous day outside and we managed to find a piece of artwork that we will display somewhere in our house. We walked our legs off so when we got home Sunday evening I collapsed and took a 2 hour nap. All in all we had a great weekend.
Things are really starting to get busy at the Harcourt's, it is hard to believe Baby Girl will be here in less than 10 weeks. Next weekend is Easter and I will be sure to post pictures of the updated belly and the following weekend is my baby shower! I have some of the best girlfirends a girl could ask for!
One final thing, my brother leaves for Japan on Saturday, April 23rd, for a 2 month work assignment. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. He will be back in the States in the beginning of July just in time to see his new niece!
Until next time....

29 weeks and trip to see my family!

Ok I know I am really terrible at updating this thing but I am going to give it my all and get this thing updated a bit more often.
So I have officially entered my 3rd trimester, I can hardly believe it myself. I went to the doctor at 28 weeks and she said I was the model of a perfect pregnancy. I told her I was still active and playing tennis and she had quite an opinion about that! Basically I can only play recreational tennis up to roughly 32 weeks and she doesn't want me playing any more competitive tennis right now. The news kind of bummed me out but after my last 3 1/2 hour match she is probably right. I have made it to a few lessons but I am definitely slowing down and certainly more sore the next morning.
She also listened to the heartbeat and said to me "wow you have a very active little girl!" I told her I know, baby girl has certainly been moving around the minute I sit down to rest! Tim talks to her routinely and even has attempted to ask her to settle down, but that has not always been successful! Guess we have a rising athlete on our hands.
As I was leaving the doctor's office she said we will see you in 2 weeks, I must have looked crazy when I said really I have to come every 2 weeks and that is when she reminded me I am in my 3rd trimester, holy moly time is flying!
So last Wed/Thursday I was 29 weeks and took a quick flight home on Friday to see my family as well as to celebrate my mother's birthday. I probably should not tell you how old she is but she reached a big milestone and I think she looks fantastic! I was able to spend her birthday with her, attend one of my aunt's wedding, visit with my grandfather, visit with my grandmother, and finally see one of my childhood best friends. My grandmother told me to do everything I needed to do to have a healthy baby and I promised her I would! It was a great weekend and super busy but I am so glad I was able to take the trip before life gets really hectic. I also think Tim really enjoyed his alone time as he biked close to 40 miles one day, I even think Riley enjoyed hanging out with Tim, but I sure did miss my boys!

Here are some pictures from the wedding and one belly shot of me at 29 weeks and 2 days. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures with my grandmother and friend and am a bit upset with myself but I will definitely remember the trip!

Well I go for my 30 week appointment tomorrow (Wednesday) and we have a busy month ahead of us but I will definitely keep you all posted! Look for more posts in the very near future!