Dad tired of waiting!

Taken on 9/30/2012.   Chuck and I went for a 2 1/2 mile walk this morning, then to my parnets house to run the puppies and to help them setup a room for Baby Jenks, all in hopes that something would induce labor.  It looks like he is not making an appearance today.  We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow night.  Hopefully we will see that we have made progress.  We have been dilated at 1 1/2 and thinning for the last two weeks.  It would be really nice to hear, "You can go right over to the hospital!!"  Dad and Parker were very tuckered out after our long morning.

Baby Jenks Nursery Finished!!

It is now t-minus 5 days to our due date.  Chuck and I, along with everyone else is anxiously awaiting Baby Jenks to arrive.  Chuck and I have been trying to do everything in our power to get me to go into labor, long walks, spicy food, etc., but nothing seems to be working.  They do say that all good things make you wait so I guess Baby Jenks is living proof of that saying.  We have finally finished the nursery!!!!  We could not have made the nursery this amazing without our family and friends to contribute to making such a wonderful room for the little guy!! Thank you so much!

37 Weeks Pictures

Pictures of me at 37 weeks pregnant. Taken on September 15th, 2012

Our Baby Shower

Our baby shower was on August 19, 2912.  The baby shower took place at Ruffled Feathers Golf Course.  Chuck and Kyle had a tee time at 6:15 am that morning and played 18 holes before the shower began at 10:30 am.  They said the course was absolutely amazing to play.  Our family and friends did such an amazing job planning and making this day so special for the both of us.  They made the theme of the shower vintage airplanes which is the same theme for Baby Jenks nursery.  The day turned out so amazing!!  We will never forget it.  We know that Baby Jenks will have many people who love and care for him!! We just wanted to thank everyone who shared this special day with us.  We also wanted to thank the people who couldn't attend and still make the day so special.

Aunt Ellen and Uncle Richie - Rivers Jersey YEAH!!

Mom and Molly

The boys on their golf date in the morning before the shower.

31 Week Pictures

Pictures of me at 31 weeks pregnant. Taken on August 4th, 2012

 

Baby Jenks Memory Book Ordered!!

On July 20th, 2012 -  We ordered a Baby Memory book.  You wouldn't think that this would be a challenge, but it ended up being quite a bit of one.  We were both looking for a book that we could keep as not just a memory book, but also as a scrapbook and more of a modern feel rather then the classic cuddly animals book.  We finally found a book that match our vintage airplane (nursery) and world travel (playroom) theme from Etsy by Ruby Love Designs.  She makes beautiful memory books!  We just received the book on Saturday.  I can not wait to get started filling out his book!! He will be here before we know it!!

Baby Memory Book

A page from inside the book

Maternity Pictures

On July 15th, 2012 - Chuck & I had Maternity pictures taken by our good friends Lauren & Tim.  We took pictures at Promontory Point which is located just south of downtown Chicago.  I want to thank my wonderful husband for taking pictures in jeans on an extremely hot day!! You are the best!! Not sure what I would do without you! 

Many thank yous to Lauren, who did such an amazing job capturing a once and a life time moment for Chuck & I.  We can't express enough how much we really love the pictures you took.  Thank you again!!!