Alexander Daniel Kestler has arrived!

He was born on July 25 (Saturday) at 3:51 pm via c-section after induction wasn't working as planned. He weighs in at 5 pounds 11 ounces and is 20 inches long - but he definately looks longer than that!

35 Wks - Heading for the Home Stretch

We had an Ultrasound today and everything looks good he is growing and moving and seems to be on track for everything maybe a bit of larger head and little above the average for weight but no Matt size baby :)

I of course had to share another picture and his arm is in the way but he kept moving it around but this one looks like he is smiling so I picked this one. And the other is sort of a side shot.

I will post a picture of me later since I haven't done that in awhile we have them they are just a little scary for me to see.

Our little guy

We had an Ultrasound last week and they did a quick 3D one to see if they could get a better picture and it was so crazy I mean he looks like a baby I can make out his little nose, ears and well his whole face. He kept hiding behind the umbilical cord but you can see his little face.

So I had to share he is Baby Boy Kestler.

Hospital Bag

Yep I bought a bag especially for the hospital...well sort of. It can be used at the Hospital and will work nicely as my "personal item" when flying haha take that airline companies.

I have been wanting a new canvas bag which this was and has the shoulder strap which I also wanted and I thought it should be bright so I don't lose it. Which throw that all together you get this crazy number. FUN!

I will also share a picture of my new purse once I get it. I have a Mother's Day coupon for one Coach purse (thank you Mike) and now I just need the store to open here.

The Mythical 3rd Trimester -Finally!

So I have finally made it to the 3rd trimester and here is a recent pic. August seems so far away until I start counting down in weeks then I get a little freaked out thinking about all the stuff I need to get done.

I have a doctors appt tomorrow so I will be hearing the heartbeat which I love and will never get tired of. Also something I am loving (although I am sure it will be painful soon) is all the movement I feel.

I feel like I am already getting to know this little guy's personality. For example I was trying to get Mike to see my stomach move since I was sure you would be able to see it from the outside without touching the belly. But every time Mike turned I would see him move (hello sneaky) anyway I said well ok now he just thinks he is funny. And BOOM he let out a huge kick and my whole stomach moved big time which Mike was a little nervous about. Mike was super surprised at how much the ol tummy moved. He is most active or I can feel it more when I am sitting so I think that means he doesn't like waistbands which I couldn't agree more.

In other news Stuart is coming to visit since he has a wedding down here so I may sneak a picture of him onto the Internet haha.

Sarah's wardrobe provided by Amy - thanks for the shirt it is seriously one my favorites :)

Introducing...

My new niece, Hannah who was born April 22 weighing in at 8lbs 12oz a nice Henry size baby. I had to share some pics and one with her adoring big brother. All the kids are just loving the new baby.

Baby Room and Birthday

wanted to share some pics of the baby room which of course isn't done yet but it's coming along and it's easy to imagine our little guy in his room. We had Mike's parents here so it was nice that they could see the room and of course we had a great time they were even here for Mike's birthday. I got Mike some camo shorts and had to buy a pair of little guy shorts so he can match Daddy :). Mike probably won't be happy with my morning pic but it's cute to see the tiny shorts.

On the room front Mike painted and we have slowly been receiving the furniture. I had to take a close up of the lamp Mike's mom got us it's so cute. Our theme is animals. Oh and he already loves the glider I was sitting in it yesterday he was going crazy. I have been feeling a lot more movement this week that feels more than just the flutter it feels like and actual kick. I love it!