Sunday, February 17, 2013

37 Weeks?!?

I am not sure how that happened!  37 weeks?!?

A lot has gone on in the past month....

We had an awesome visit from three friends and future Aunts!  It was nice to celebrate the big 4-0 with a dear friend by floating with a view of downtown Seattle in our own private hot tub boat (highly recommended for anyone who comes to Seattle).  We decided that since we weren't tired enough of the cold grey Seattle winter, we'd head north to snow and had hot buttered rum, lots of good food, snowball fights, hiking, and good company.

The morning that we were returning home (the day that we hit the 33 week mark), we got an email from SCI saying that our surrogate was having contractions (insert WTF reaction here).   As much as we are ready to be parents, we would much rather that the surrogate be on hospital bed rest & on medication, than our baby to come early and put on oxygen and whatever else comes with arriving almost two months early.  Fortunately, after a few days in the hospital, our surrogate was released and all is well.

We get our next ultrasound on Thursday, when we will officially be full term!  Wow - crazy to even type that!!

We are totally ready.  Mentally, and otherwise.  Flights are booked, the baby bag is packed (with more luggage than the two of us) & our offices will figure themselves out.  Since everything seems to be going so smoothly, we decided to tempt fate and have a 5 night stay in Thailand before baby pick-up.  We'll be much closer to the baby, should he/she decide to show up unexpectedly, or, worst case scenario, we have a babymoon.  Brent did the math and determined that once you combine flights/potential change fees/hotels/etc, that the price difference to add 5 days on the beach in Phuket would only be about 300$ more per person.  I would question his math, but we're both too excited to have one last vacation hurrah pre-baby - just the two of us, waves, sun, sand, cheap massages and frozen drinks.

This baby will be under heavy surveillance. The baby monitor is viewable from anywhere with password, so Brent can see the baby from work.  We also have a breathing monitor, which has been personally tested, to make sure that he/she doesn't stop breathing with SIDS, and we rounded it off with an audio monitor.  We have also checked into a GPS for his or her car when he or she is 16 and have looked into micro-chipping.  Technology isn't there yet.

Finally, the baby room is together.  We went neutral, mostly because baby blue and soft pink aren't our thing, but also because Brent said that we could only have a baby if the nursery were Star Wars themed.  That said, I have already priced out infant tutus on ebay should we have a little lady.  I love the end result and can't wait to have him or her back at home sweet home.

Wampa Rug for tummy time

Darth means "Father" in Dutch.  Who knew?!  Star Wars quilt courtesy of the Barr family.

Some Star Wars creatures with a weird beast from Australia from Aunt Marisa in Adelaide

A nursery is not complete without Eeyore Yoda

Or Whicket Yoda

Ready for star gazing

It's a trap!

Counting down to his/her birthday



We found this chair for 10$ beat up and broken down, but it was perfect with some TLC


Star Pooh & friends

Young Explorers

Hope all is well with everyone else!

Next time we blog, we will be in India!!  

I am not sure how that happened!  37 weeks?!?

22 comments:

  1. Love love love the nursery - I was ooohhing and aaahhing over all the Star Wars stuff. Star War's is a wonderful theme, robots, light sabers, so cool - it even has a princess - so girl or boy will love it!! Have a safe trip - hopefully we will see you over there :-)

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    1. Safe travels to you too! Love the tree in yours. See you soon!

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  2. Well first off I am going to say your having a girl. Second I can bet you your baby will be early, mine came 5 days before I was suppose to leave to get there. Get your mind ready for the FRRO they play mind games and the sperm donor is the only one thats allowed to go in and talk to the boss as they call it I was in there for 6 minutes but James from Austriala was in there for almost 30 and came out in tears just about. I had a medical visa and he had a tourist. Pllay it cool I told them my wife died in a horriable acident 3 years ago that why I was doing surrogacy. MY little girl already has a baby monitor I can veiw anywhere and a GPS braclet LOL. I was also the fastest American to be in and out in 12 days from landing to taking off. Make sure you are on top of everyone. Need anything let me know guys good luck and get home safe with your wonderful child.

    Michael

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  3. Congratulations to you guys! Enjoy your time in Thailand. And if you need anything while in Delhi, please let us know!

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  4. Hey! Love the themed nursery,very smart! Oh we don't have any monitors out here-you making me feel like a bad mummy! Should we get one *neurotic panic begins*
    We are in Delhi for a few months (UK process drags) so let us know if youd like to meet up! Excited for you! X

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  5. LOVE! your nursery!

    Please let us know if you'd need anything while you're in Delhi. We'd be happy to help.

    And enjoy Thailand. It's my favorite place on earth.

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  6. My family's from Delhi, and I'm there fairly often, so to the extent you want restaurant recommendations, etc, do let me know. Not that I would know (as yet) what's family friendly, but I would argue that in India, that's just not much of an issue. Good luck and here's wishing for an uneventful delivery!

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  7. Wow good luck guys! If the baby comes earlier you can always hit a beach with baby in tow. We spent a week in the Caribbean at 3 months and it was a breeze.
    K

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  8. Great stuff guys! Good luck, and keep us posted. Cheers!

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  9. evening boys . So happy that you made it to 37 weeks . Have a safe trip to India best of luck and many pray for the new baby .

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  10. OMG - that baby room is FREAKIN AWESOME (and I'm a girl!!!) I LOVE IT.

    So excited for you two! And jealous about Thailand - NICE! Have a blast!

    Don't eat anything raw. I may or may not be basing that on an old Grey's Anatomy episode I just saw today where a couple ate some sushi in the airport in Thailand. (Hint: wasn't good.)

    Can't wait to see pics!!! Congrats again!

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  11. Just when I think you guys can not get any cooler- You go and pull off a Star Wars nursery. It is AWESOME!!!!! I now sooo want a Wampa rug to go with my Tauntaun sleeping bag.

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    1. Haha thanks! I definitely want a Tauntaun sleeping bag for camping!!
      -Brent

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  12. Love, love, lovin' the nursery...congrats on 37 weeks and I'm serious when I say if we are EVER in Seattle during the winter, you are taking us on the private hot tub tour. BABIES IN TOW. :-)
    Bring on the posts from Delhi! WOO HOO!

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  13. Hi guys, great nursery! I love the theme and the blue paint .. the baby is going to get sleepy as soon as you drop it on its bed.
    BTW, it is "vader what means father in dutch"... I am living in the Netherlands, I cannot avoid the comment jajajaja

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    1. Argh, you're right! Just be happy that it was spelled correctly!

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  14. Hey boys... so glad that I came across your blog! My husband and I are also working with a clinic in India (Rotunda in Mumbai) and we are at 24 weeks pregnant with twins. Good luck!

    newdadsontheblock.com :-)

    Josh and Matt

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  15. Looking good, can't wait to see pic's of Bub in that room.
    I&D

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  16. I'm behind on my blogging! I love the nursery and Star Wars theme!

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