Lions and Tigers and Braxton Hicks...oh my!

Soooooo I just felt, for the first time, a Braxton Hicks Contraction! I'm pretty sure I have had several before today, but had no clue what they were. I was standing in Shelly's office chatting with her when my tummy tightened up like a ROCK! I started rubbing it and Shelly said "what's going on in there?" I explained to her that my tummy turned rock hard for about 7 seconds. She then informed me that "those must be braxton hicks!" Since she's had 3 children of her own, I'm pretty sure she knows what she's talking about. So I got online and researched "What Do Braxton Hicks Contractions Feel Like" and after reading other pregnant women's replies, I feel sure of it! YAY! A new discovery!

Also, I thought this was really interesting. Shelly said that in her Lamaze Class her teacher told them that it feels like the difference between your chin, your nose and your forehead. Your chin is a normal pregnant tummy and then your nose is getting harder and your forehead is the ROCK hard Braxton Hicks! Go on, feel for yourself! It really does feel like that!! :o)

8 MONTHS!!!

Wow oh wow! I have FINALLY hit the 8 month mark! I am still feeling wonderful, except for the rib pain. It feels like someone has been punching me and I'm all bruised in that area. The pain really kicks in during the afternoons. I just can't seem to get comfortable in my chair at work. Thankfully I won't be having to deal with it for too much long...just 8 MORE WEEKS!!

On March 6th I had my first baby shower. It was great! Baby Clawson got lots of neato things that I can't wait to try! My next shower is April 10th and I am soooo looking forward to it! Megan showed me the invitations and they match my bedding! She couldn't have done any better. Kalynda also told me she's super excited about my cake! I just can't wait to see what these girls have in store for me. They are truly blessings in my life!

Eric and I have a doctor's appointment on Friday. Not sure if he'll just be listening to the heartbeat again or what this visit will entail. And then on Saturday we have our Birthing Class from 9am - 3 pm! Eric is pretty excited about this class and so am I. However, I have been doing LOTS of reading about things and he hasn't so I'm sure this gives him a piece of mind about some things.

So here is my most recent picture. Taken on my parent's Fredericksburg Ranch.

Baby Shower #1

Today I had a splendid shower that was hosted by Nancy Wilson, Heidi Olhausen, Roberta Stegemoller, Ann Allen, Lisa Streckert, Debbie Cavett, and Peggy McCrane. It was held in the Garden Room at our church. The food was delish and everyone worked very hard to make the shower a memorable and special one for me! I am thankful for all the special people in my life that helped or came to share in this time with me! Here are a few pictures from the shower...

Here are the wonderful hostesses

Mom and Me

Heidi, Bev, and Kalynda

Mary Beth, Mom, Daisy, Cookie and Jodie

Patrice, Ann, Mary Alice and Roberta

Toilet Paper Game - Nancy, Kitty, Lizzy, Peggy and Lisa

Heidi measuring me...I was 10 squares!!

Mom's EXTREME guess!

Cute hat from Heidi :o)

Me and a box of baby goodies!