BEFORE
AFTER
February 24, 2008
Nursery News
The nursery is complete, the clothes are washed and folded, the diapers are stacked, and now we are waiting patiently for Charlie to arrive! Check out our photo gallery to see more pictures of Charlie's new room.
AFTER
AFTER
February 7, 2008
Happy Nine Months!
Today, I am officially 9 months pregnant. It is so hard to believe that Charlie will be here any day. It feels like just the other day we found out we were having a baby. Now, we will be holding him in our arms in just a matter of weeks.
Nick and I are so grateful for the wonderful pregnancy that I have had. Other than a few aches and pains a couple of weeks ago, the last 9 months have been a breeze. I actually get sad when I think about not being pregnant anymore. It has been the most amazing and special experience. Charlie already has my heart, and I haven't even seen his little face yet. I can only imagine the immense love that we will feel when he is actually here.
Starting this week, I will be going to the doctor on a weekly basis. So far, we have been getting great updates. My blood pressure remains the same each visit, and I have gained twenty pounds. I was slightly anemic at my last visit, so I have been taking iron supplements to help with that. Charlie is head down, and his heartrate continues to be strong. He is supposed to be less active these days, but I don't think anyone has told him that. He might not have a lot of room, but he certainly finds some creative ways to wiggle around in my belly. The last time the doctor checked him, he made it very clear that he did not appreciate us poking him. At least we know he won't stand for getting pushed around!
Nick and I are so grateful for the wonderful pregnancy that I have had. Other than a few aches and pains a couple of weeks ago, the last 9 months have been a breeze. I actually get sad when I think about not being pregnant anymore. It has been the most amazing and special experience. Charlie already has my heart, and I haven't even seen his little face yet. I can only imagine the immense love that we will feel when he is actually here.
Starting this week, I will be going to the doctor on a weekly basis. So far, we have been getting great updates. My blood pressure remains the same each visit, and I have gained twenty pounds. I was slightly anemic at my last visit, so I have been taking iron supplements to help with that. Charlie is head down, and his heartrate continues to be strong. He is supposed to be less active these days, but I don't think anyone has told him that. He might not have a lot of room, but he certainly finds some creative ways to wiggle around in my belly. The last time the doctor checked him, he made it very clear that he did not appreciate us poking him. At least we know he won't stand for getting pushed around!
January 24, 2008
The Growing Belly
Check out the belly at 4 and 1/2 months. I was just starting to show. 
5 and 1/2 months doesn't look all that different.
We missed a month, and look what happend! 7 and 1/2 months is quite a change.
Here we are at 8 and 1/2 months. How much bigger can a belly get? January 7, 2008
It's Shower Time
Auntie Lisa and Auntie Nicole hosted a beautiful baby shower for Charlie and me this past Sunday. There were plenty of blue balloons, confetti, jelly beans, and cupcakes to go around! Nick and I can't believe how generous everyone was. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful friends and family members in our lives. We can't wait for Charlie to meet all of you.
Here are some of the pictures from the shower. As you can see, Charlie made out like a bandit. He got everything from pacifiers and bottles to bouncy seats and a pack-n-play. Mommy didn't do so bad herself. My amazing sisters-in-law surprised me with a Coach diaper bag. I will officially be the most stylish mom in play group! A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!!
Ethan and Reece were such great helpers. I couldn't have unwrapped all of those gifts by myself! 
Charlie's friend, Alex, tested the toys to make sure they were baby approved.
The Aunties helped me keep all of the gifts organized.
Look at all of these gifts!
Auntie Nicole and Auntie Stefani are the best!
What a great cupcake tower!December 26, 2007
Happy Holidays!
It is hard to believe that 2008 is just around the corner...and so is my due date! We enjoyed a relaxing Christmas with our families. They gave us a wonderful head start on some of the baby gear that we need. Nick's family bought us a great DVD/Video camera so that we can record all of Charlie's firsts. My family gave us our stroller and car seat as well as many other baby goodies. I can already tell that Charlie is going to be one VERY spoiled grand baby! He has no idea what he is in for next Christmas.
I am in my third trimester (30 weeks or 7.5 months). My doctor's visits are now every two weeks. We are still getting great news at every visit. Charlie's heartbeat is 140 beats per minute, and he is the size of an average baby for his gestation. He is very active and starts moving around the minute I stop moving. Nick and I enjoy watching my belly dance as Charlie squirms and kicks. He has become quite strong, and my ribs are taking a beating these days. I am finding it hard to believe that he still has room in there to double his current weight. Everything is great with me too. I have put on 11 pounds so far and hope to keep this slow and steady weight gain until the end. It will be interesting to see if the holidays have ruined that plan.
Nick is already back at work, and I am enjoying my much needed winter break from school. We have started working on the nursery and will receive our last delivery of furniture today! Then the decorating fun can begin. Having the room painted and moving the furniture in has really put this whole experience into perspective. In just 10 weeks we will welcome our son home to his very own room in our house. Check back in a few weeks for pictures of the big reveal!
We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday with their loved ones, and we wish you a safe and Happy New Year!
I am in my third trimester (30 weeks or 7.5 months). My doctor's visits are now every two weeks. We are still getting great news at every visit. Charlie's heartbeat is 140 beats per minute, and he is the size of an average baby for his gestation. He is very active and starts moving around the minute I stop moving. Nick and I enjoy watching my belly dance as Charlie squirms and kicks. He has become quite strong, and my ribs are taking a beating these days. I am finding it hard to believe that he still has room in there to double his current weight. Everything is great with me too. I have put on 11 pounds so far and hope to keep this slow and steady weight gain until the end. It will be interesting to see if the holidays have ruined that plan.
Nick is already back at work, and I am enjoying my much needed winter break from school. We have started working on the nursery and will receive our last delivery of furniture today! Then the decorating fun can begin. Having the room painted and moving the furniture in has really put this whole experience into perspective. In just 10 weeks we will welcome our son home to his very own room in our house. Check back in a few weeks for pictures of the big reveal!
We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday with their loved ones, and we wish you a safe and Happy New Year!
October 22, 2007
It's a BOY!
It is official...we are having a BOY! The ultrasound confirmed that we will be welcoming a little Charlie Shaw into the world next year. Most importantly, we heard that the baby is right on track as far as growth and that all of his vital organs are functioning properly. It is such a relief to hear his little heart beating each time we go in for a check up. It just reminds me of how fortunate we are.
As for me, this pregnancy has been one of the best times of my life. I have felt better than ever and have only put on 6 pounds. I am finally wearing maternity clothes full time. We just celebrated 20 weeks or 5 months last Thursday. It is incredible to believe that we are already half way through! The baby has just started to make his presence known with a few little kicks here and there. It is still very faint, but I am sure the intensity will pick up quickly.
Nick has been wonderful throughout the entire pregnancy. He has become very protective of the baby and me. I have to say that this experience has definitely shown me just how wonderful and loving he is going to be as a father.
Again, I want to thank everyone for their love and support! We hope to keep you posted on the baby's progress through this website. Check back every once in a while to share in our joy!
Love,
Lindsay & Nick
As for me, this pregnancy has been one of the best times of my life. I have felt better than ever and have only put on 6 pounds. I am finally wearing maternity clothes full time. We just celebrated 20 weeks or 5 months last Thursday. It is incredible to believe that we are already half way through! The baby has just started to make his presence known with a few little kicks here and there. It is still very faint, but I am sure the intensity will pick up quickly.
Nick has been wonderful throughout the entire pregnancy. He has become very protective of the baby and me. I have to say that this experience has definitely shown me just how wonderful and loving he is going to be as a father.
Again, I want to thank everyone for their love and support! We hope to keep you posted on the baby's progress through this website. Check back every once in a while to share in our joy!
Love,
Lindsay & Nick
October 7, 2007
Welcome!
Hello all, and welcome to our blog. I wanted to set this site up for all of our family and friends. This way we can keep everyone up-to-date on Baby Shaw's progress. Nick and I feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful support system, and we appreciate all of the warm wishes that we have received since we announced that we were expecting. We want to thank everyone for their thoughtful and kind words. They mean so much!
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