38 Weeks

Well, we are 38 weeks and Baby Whit has yet to make his appearance! I went to the doctor today and report back in a week. No news:( I am so anxious for his arrival; this waiting game is driving me crazy. I started back to work last week and it was great to see everyone. I need to keep busy in these last few weeks and my job will definitely do that for me! I already have two meetings scheduled, two training workshops I need to attend, and multiple parent emails to return. All of this and the students haven't even arrived!!!

Even better news is that college football starts soon!! Woo woo! I cannot wait. If only I could make it to an Ole Miss or UK game this year. It is a long shot at this point, but those of you that know me...you never know! Jonathan is excited that Nantucket trips are winding down and he will most likely be heading west for an Oklahoma game or two. Sounds like fun to me. I decided if Whit wants to go to school at Oklahoma that is acceptable. I was wanting an SEC school or at least a school in the South, but Oklahoma works! Oklahoma has a great social atmosphere, football team, and flight program (if he is interested)!!!!

Baby Shower Celebration--August 22

What a party!!! Martin and Ana threw a celebration party for Baby Whit and it was fantastic! So many family members and friends were there to support our baby boy, that is was humbling for both Jonathan and I. The food was excellent and the musicians serenaded me with southern tunes. It was really special!!!

My mother was able to come down for the celebration which was really nice. We even found time to paint doors and door trim! Jonathan's grandmother, who lives in North Bergen, drove to Queens for the cake (a Uraguayan treat) and Brooklyn for the Cuban sandwiches. She thinks the sandwiches are better from the place in Brooklyn versus North Bergen! She is much braver than I am when it comes to driving in city traffic! Ana's pottery group made Whitaker Christmas ornaments as party favors. Of course I wanted to keep them all to put on a tree, but I shared! Jonathan enjoyed smoking cigars with everyone and I am sure had one too many! Christopher cooked sliders for starters and they were very tasty!

Thanks to all who made this such a special day/night. Did I mention it started at 3:00 and we didn't get home until midnight?!!!

37 Weeks--Back-to-School

Moving right along! No signs of Baby Whit anytime soon. I just knew when I went to the doctor he was going to say that I needed to go to the hospital immediately. Boy was my bubble burst when he didn't!!! The great news is...the nursery is almost finished! All I need to do now is hang pictures and have the curtain hemmed!!!

I start back to work tomorrow and I am looking forward to it. I am not, however, looking forward to hearing the alarm clock buzz when it is still dark outside! Better get used to it!

I attached pics of the baby's room!

36 Weeks and Counting!

Baby Whit and I went to the doctor for our weekly checkup and we both doing great! I gained my weight back and then some and Baby Whit grew too. We are at the point that it could happen any day--thank goodness it wasn't this past weekend! I think my weight loss had a lot to do with not drinking enough water, the fact that my stomach is crowed out by the baby, and heartburn. Jonathan has been fantastic--he reminds me to drink water and have snacks which probably sounds silly to some, but it really helps considering I am a bit scatter brained at this point. Plus I am just not a thirsty person! My mother always used to call my sister "thirsty" and me "hungry."
It won't be long now. I would love for him to arrive sooner rather than later, but I guess mother nature decides that!

Jonathan is in Nantucket until Wednesday and then hopefully home for a few days. He loves going to the doctor and hearing the heart beat, so I feel sorry for him that he was unable to go today:( The good news is he is fortunate to have time off before and after Baby Whit arrives, so we are blessed in the sense.

Lake Placid

Prayer really works---I went to Lake Placid and didn't go into labor!!! I just could not take it in Doylestown any longer, so I was daring and traveled! Let me just say Jonathan and I had the BEST time. It ranks up there as one of our best vacations (first is England, second W. Palm , and third Lake Placid). We covered some territory in upstate NY and didn't leave one stone unturned. We were there with Jack and Patty and they were great company. All of us hope to make this a tradition and return next year!

Patty and I drove up and met the boys on Thursday and came home on Sunday. The 6 hour ride up was half the fun! Of course the boys flew there in 30 minutes--I am sure they wish they rode with us! I attached a few pics of our trip.

A few highlights...

Jonathan and I went to the peak of Whiteface Mtn. which is 4,810 ft. above sea level. We had to hike 1/5 mile to the top; unfortunately, there is no picture going up as I was holding onto the rail and jonathan was giving a push or two along the way! It was beautiful.

One day we took a gondola ride to Little Whiteface--I am scared of heights and was a bit scared, but I survived. Of course Jonathan, the daredevil, was bouncing around the thing taking pictures and checking out the scenery!

The day before we left we went kayaking. Baby Whit decided he didn't really enjoy kayaking, so poor Jonathan had to row the entire time! It looked like a workout!

Big Mama Part Two

So I thought I would post a few more pics! Jonathan's brother Christopher spent the afternoon with us before heading off to a lacrosse game, so what could be better than taking a few pictures. I love pictures, but I have to catch the brothers on the right day for them to be good sports. One picture is when they decided picture time was over--I imagine you can determine which one that is!

We are on our way to Chambers (local bar/restaurant) and the County Theater. We met up with Jonathan's flying mentor, Bruce, for dinner. Bruce gave me a nice newspaper article that was written about Jonathan several years ago. Bruce and Jonathan used to fly in aerobatic competitions together and it was about the two of them winning a contest. I plan to frame it and hang it in the house! Bruce and Jonathan plan to fly aerobatics next week while I go to the Pottery Barn Outlet! Needless to say flying is out of the question for me, besides the parachute wouldn't fit around my waist!

What a Daddy!

Jonathan has been the most amazing support person throughout our entire pregnancy. He definitely deserves a star in his crown for all that he has done! Thanks Lovey! He is getting so excited about becoming a father; it is really sweet to see this side of him. As you all know Jonathan has a wide range of interests: rc airplanes, flying, aerobatic planes, golf, fishing, tractors, cigars, pool time, engines, etc. His new interest is of all things sling shots! Yeah. So my backyard now is dotted in orange from the paintballs that he shoots with his sling shot! I had a really pretty bird house that is now bright orange thanks to his shooting precision! I had to attach of pic of him in action. I asked Jonathan how old he was and he stated--12. I believe it!

Baby Whit is going to have the most amazing daddy! Jonathan has said whatever Whit is interested in is what he will be interested in. There aren't too many past times left!