Maternity Photo Session

We are so very lucky to have a dear family friend, Lisa Rosato Castro, who is also a very talented photographer. Check out her Facebook page here.

Lisa took pictures of our actual engagement (she showed up a few minutes after and we reenacted it), an engagement photo session, and candids at our wedding.  Of course, we had to ask her to document this other important milestone in our lives/relationship.  Below are our maternity pics as well as a little walk down memory lane. Thanks Lisa!

Engagement

Engagement Photo Session

   

We even took pictures in this same alley for our maternity shoot!

Wedding Candids

 Maternity Photos

 

Baby Shower at Vestavia Country Club

Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 12 to 2
Location: Reception Room of Vestavia Country Club
Hosts: Patsy Bayliss, Dona Bullock, Amanda Ennis, Marguerite Fondren, Michael Fortson, Michele Hicks, Carlene Ozley, & Pam Tyler

Our very first baby shower was a very special morning. We had a lovely luncheon and opened presents. It was great to see so many friends and family, including some friends of my mom and mother-in-law that I hadn't seen since our wedding.

 

             Our cake topper with three little eggs added!

 

 

My maid of honor (Karen=pregnant) and matron of honor (Cortney)

 Host and Hostesses

Clemson Baby Showers

Date: November 6, 2014
Time: 4:30 - 6
Location: Pam's House
Hosts: Janie Hodge and Pam Stecker

My special education colleagues coordinated a lovely "drop-in" event one afternoon after work (drop-in to make it more male friendly).  It was a lovely time with tons of gluten free goodies. I have such special colleagues and it was great to see my husband interacting with all of them.

Date: November 12, 2014
Time: 8:15
Location: Tillman 319
Hosts: Clemson Junior Special Education Majors

The following Wednesday, I was rushing into my 8:15 class. I am normally 10+ min early to get set up, etc. On this particular day, I was running late because, in an epic pregnancy brain moment, I "lost" my keys in walking from the driver to the passenger side of my car. After rumbling around for over 10 min, I finally found them in the car door.  I rushed upstairs to a closed classroom door (weird) and opened the door to a big "Surprise!" baby shower. Needless to say it made me feel so much better. I was touched by all the goodies and presents and secret arrangements they had made :-)

Happy Halloween (Week 26 Update)!

Belly: Well the boys have moved ever so slightly, which has made life so much more comfortable. Baby A is still head down. Baby B and C are both breach and are currently occupying my right and left sides respectively, which is cool because I feel both of their little heads. The only uncomfortable thing is that Baby A (I assume it's him) puts pressure on my bladder in his new position.

Below are pics of Wrigs and I on Halloween. I wanted to be fat Elvis, but couldn't really justify spending all the money on an elaborate costume, so Wrigs and I dressed as pumpkins instead. Jay's costume pics to come...

Jay always tries to get a candid and he caught this sweet one (he says I have been touching my belly more lately).

We had a low key Halloween. We went to Grill Marks and ate. I took this opportunity to get my picture made with one of Greenville's many statues/sculptures (I am trying to get a pic with all of them and this one was on my to do list). On the right I am very happy and full because Grill Marks has amazing milshakes as well as (and this was new to me) gluten free onion rings and fried pickles. Whoa!

Cravings: Nothing really as of late. I have been making a lot of comfort food - breakfast food, soups, mac and cheese - but that may be more weather related than baby.

Symptoms: My upset tummy (read diarrhea) continues. I went to see my GI doc this week to find out if this is pregnancy related or if I have a tapeworm (jk, sort of) and they are doing some tests to check. I am gaining weight and so are the babies, so if this is the worse thing I endure so be it but I just wanted my GI to know.

My only other current symptoms (besides the increased peeing I mentioned earlier) is fatigue. I am afraid the 2nd trimester burst of energy is winding down. I have been napping a lot more or if not napping then lying down to rest. My OB demanded this at my appointment on Thursday, but again it really isn't like I have a choice. I am exhausted if I don't.

Activities: Since my last update, we have had a couple of really low key weekends at home. Dad and Tracy came to visit October 24-25. We got to show them the new house and nursery and have some delicious meals. They brought us high chairs for the boys and some adorable homemade receiving blankets that Tracy made. It was a very nice visit.  This weekend, after our wild Halloween, we went to a wedding of one of Jay's coworkers (see pic below) and got to watch some football with friends.