Big Brother

As I came home from work today and opened the door to find my sweet dog greeting me as I walked through the garage, I realized that some of you may not know that Kevin and I have a dog named Titus. He is a black lab, German Shepard mix and just the sweetest dog you will meet. He looks very scary at first, however, inside he is just a big baby!

Titus will be 10 this March (gulp!) Kevin and I picked him up at the local animal shelter during the summer of my freshman year of college, and Kevin's sophomore year. He lived with Kevin at Miami for four and half years and was spoiled rotten and was loved by all who met him, including all of Kevin's roommates.

When we got married, Titus became the protector of the house and has been that way ever since. He is extremely sweet and kind with children, especially my nephews so I have no doubt in my mind he will be wonderful with Addison. Now, I know he will be VERY jealous but I also know he will love her and protect her just like he does for his mommy and daddy. Kevin and I love this dog very much and think he is going to be a great, loving, caring big brother.

Family & Friends Baby Shower

Family and Friends at my shower. Novemeber 8th, 2009.

The Spread.

Yesterday I had my first baby shower thrown by my sister's Kelly and Alyssa. We had such a great time and I was completely overwhelmed with all the wonderful gifts! I have so many amazing, caring people in my life and I am so thankful for all of them.

We had a great mix of loved one's attend the shower. My aunts, Kevin's aunts, my best friends, my mom's best friend, Kevin's mom, lots of family friends, and Addison's great grandma!! We played a couple of games - measure the belly and guess how many m & m's are in the baby bottle. The food was great and the weather was perfect! Addison is one loved little girl! I am so excited for her to get here so she can use all the awesome gifts that we got yesterday. When I got home from the shower and Kevin had to unload the car he was a bit taken aback by all the gifts, cards. and love we received for our baby girl.

Thank you again for all of you who came. It was so great seeing all of my family and friends together celebrating the upcoming debut of our daughter. Thank you also to my wonderful sisters. I honestly don't think I could get through this without the love of my amazing family! I love you both so much!!

Here is a picture of the beautful blanket my best friend Laura made for me. She made it before I was even pregnant! It is pefect and beautful and I can't wait to snuggle my baby up in it!

Gotta have some Buckeye gear!

My friend Carrie's baby girl Charley.

30 weeks & stockin' up!

I had my 30 week appointment last Wednesday and everything is looking good! Addison's heartbeat was a strong 140 however, it took my OB a while to pick it up because every time she put the doppler on my belly, Addison would kick it! She packs a mean punch that girl! I will now be going to the doctor every two weeks for a check up. I am still measuring a little ahead of schedule ( a week and a half) however, my OB said that really doesn't mean I will deliver early, it just means she is growing right on target.

I am starting to get more and more uncomfortable. I guess that is about right since I have a mere 30 extra pounds of baby/body weight attached to me. Getting up out of bed has become quite a chore and Kevin knows to put his hand on my back in the middle of the night to launch me out of bed so I can use the bathroom for the 20th time! I know all of this will be worth every minute this baby lives in my belly but there is a reason that men don't go through this - they just couldn't handle it! Although Kevin always tells me he would dominate pregnancy! Right!!

I made a little trip to Target last week for some diapers and wipes because they were on sale and I had coupons and I figured I would need them sooner or later. I bought both Huggies and Pampers brands because I am not sure which is better. If you have experience in the diaper field, I would appreciate your input. I also bought some baby lotion, Butt Paste (aka diaper rash cream) and some cute little pink shoes that I could not pass up. They were 3 bucks!

Gettin' Ready for Addie!

Kevin getting the last of the paint on the walls. He is such a gem!

Here at the Chan household we are slowly starting to get ready for our little girl. She will be making her debut into this world in 68 days! The weekends are when we paint, hang, shop, tape, etc, etc. So that is pretty much what we have been up to lately.

I really shouldn't take any credit for any of the work that has been done around here. I have been the person who has been barking orders (imagine that!) All the credit goes to my wonderful hubby and sisters Kelly and Alyssa. They have been constantly there for Kevin and I throughout this journey and I don't know what I would do without them. I am so lucky to have such great people in my life.

My sisters and I have always been close, but since our mom passed away, we have formed an extremely strong bond. They are truly my best friends and love spending time with them. I know that when Addison arrives, she will surrounded by so much love from her aunt's. My mom would be so proud to see the love her daughter's have for each other.

ADDISON'S NURSERY
We still have a lot to do in here but we thought we would get the essentials in now.
My good friend Courtney who is expecting her second baby will be making wooden letters to put above Addie's bed. She is so talented and I am very excited to see what she comes up with. Thanks again Court!

My sisters Alyssa and Kelly putting together the crib.

Cincinnati Visit

Lindsey, Merhin, Lori and Cecily at Molly's.

The momma's - to -be!
Lindsey, me and Lori.

Kevin and I went down to Cincinnati yesterday to visit some of my sorority sisters from UK. I had not seen them since Molly & Nick's Wedding (September 6th, 2008) That's a whole year!! The boys were sent over to Travis and Lindsey's house so us girls could catch up.

Molly, Cecily, Merhin, Lori, Lindsey, Jenna and I ate an amazing dinner at Molly's. We had a lot to talk about and celebrate since the last time we were together. Lori (Compton) Kreyling and Lindsey (Burgheim) White and I are all due with our first children in January! Lori and I are due the same day and Lindsey just a couple weeks later. They are both having boys so Addison will have a group of good looking gentlemen to choose from when she gets older.

Being together with all my friends made me realize just how truly blessed Kevin and I are. We have such wonderful people in our lives who love and care about us. It seems like no matter how long we all go without seeing each other, nothing seems to have changed once we reconnect. I love that feeling!

Because I will not be able to attend Lindsey or Lori's baby showers due to my own shower conflicts, we were able to exchange gifts for our little one's. I got the cutest things for Addison! She is going to be so spoiled by her Kentucky Aunties I can already tell.

This truly was an amazing weekend! We had delicious food, even better dessert (chocolate covered carmel apples dipped with sprinkles!) and great company. Thank you girls for a wonderful time! I am so lucky to have such kind, caring friends in my life. I can't wait for Addison to meet you all. I know you will be such a blessing in her life!!

Congrats again Lori and Linds! What an amazing time in all of our lives!

26 Weeks and diabetes test

Glucose Testing drink - Yummy!

26 weeks pregnant.

Last week was my 26 week checkup along with a glucose screening test to rule out gestational diabetes. Everything went well except for the fact that my OB told me I would no longer have any ultrasounds! I guess that is a good thing because in her eyes everything in this pregnancy is going smoothly (knocking on wood!) but I still have a whole trimester left and I would like to see what Addison is up to in there!


For my glucose test I had to drink a orange, flat pop sugary beverage as fast as I could. It was not bad at all and within a day, my nurse called me back with results that I tested fine. No diabetes!

Addison's heartbeat was s strong 150 and she weighs about 2 pounds now! She is still head down which is where we want her from here on out. I am also measuring three days ahead of schedule. She might be a December baby after all!

In non baby news, this past Thursday, Kevin and I celebrated our four year wedding anniversary. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. We celebrated last night with a little shopping trip to Babies R Us and then out to dinner. Nothing too special, however, we did sleep until 9:30 this morning which NEVER happens. It was heaven!

Wedding day. October 8th, 2005

Well I am off to get moving on my scrapbook. I am working on a scrapbook of my mom. She passed away three years ago and I told myself I would have this thing finished before Addison was born so I could show and teach her about her Me Ma. My mother was an amazing woman and an even more amazing mother. I only hope that I can be half the mom she was. I love and miss you mommy! I promise our Addison will carry on your legacy.

My mom and I snuggling. 1983.

My mom and I on Spring Break 2000 in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

More 3D pictures

L Legs, arms, bum

Yawning


a little smirk - LOVE HER!!