Christmas Pics

Relaxing with Jamie & Mark

Mitch & Adrian ready to open gifts

Aunt Jamie & Adrian keeping warm by the fire

Getting ready to go to Christmas Eve mass

Our little Snow Bunny

Adrian ready to go running in her new sneakers!

Merry Christmas!!

Mommy & Daddy's stocking stuffer!!

Visit to Work

Last week I took Adrian to work so I could show her off. It felt weird going back, it seems like I have been off of work forever. It was nice getting a chance to see Cindy & Lana (World's Best Trainers). Cindy had a little cold so she didn't get a chance to hold Adrian, but it was great to get a chance to catch up on old times and eat lunch out.

Building neck muscles!

Maternity leave coming to an end soon!

It has been forever since I have updated the blog. I drastically underestimated how busy I would be on maternity leave. To be honest I thought it would be a mini vacation. The days go so fast, and I will return to work in a couple of weeks (Dec. 22nd).

Adrian and I had a little photo session trying to get a good picture for our Christmas card and for the newspaper announcement. She sure is starting to really smile!

Video for Grandma!

Visit from the girls!

Sat. we had Steph & Riley, Amanda & Preston, Kim & Jake, and Kate visit us. Adrian got to see some of her potential life partners!!

Happy Halloween

Chillin on the couch!

1st Doctor's Appointment

Adrian had her 1st appointment last Monday. Everything went well, she was back to her birth weight (6 lbs. 15 oz.), which only took 5 days.

Little bundle of joy!

Trip Home!

We checked out of the hospital Friday, Oct. 24th at 10am for the big trip home!

Adrian's 1st Kiss

Adrian's Birthday

Oct. 22nd Mitch & I arrived at Mercy Hospital at 6:30am for my induction. Labor progressed steady, and at 1pm I received an epidural. Thank God for epidurals!! I started pushing at 4:45pm and at 6:45pm, Adrian was a little stuck. It was decided that forceps would be needed, Adrian came soon after. I got to hold her a little before they took her to the nursery for oxygen. At 9:30pm I left recovery and got to my room for the night. They brought Adrian in soon after.

Official stats:

Adrian Lynn Noel

Born: 7:01 pm on Oct. 22nd

Weight: 6lbs 15oz

Length: 20 1/4 in.

Due Date Today!

I had my final appt. this morning, in which I did have some progress (80% effaced, full 2 cm dilated). The good news is that tomorrow morning they are going to induce me, so hopefully we will have our little girl soon!

We'll keep everyone posted!

Week 39

Doctor's Appointment Update:

I had my appt. this morning, which the doctor stated that I was measuring a little small, so he ordered an ultrasound. This was to check the level of amniotic fluid, to make sure it wasn't too low. At the ultrasound the technician confirmed that the level of fluid was just fine, the baby is measuring healthy, but small. The estimated weight is 6lbs. 13 oz. which is in the 27th percentile. If I don't have the baby before my due date on Tues. the 21st I have scheduled another ultrasound, stress test for the baby, and then my regular appt.

Week 38

Doctor's Appointment Update:

Well I'm now 38 weeks and 2 days! I had my weekly appt. today, I am dilated 1-2 and effaced 70%. I was nice to hear no weight gain from last week, so I think I have plateaued off.


I am enjoying being off work. Yesterday I ran some errands and relaxed. Today, I got the base & car seat installed. I feel like you need an engineering degree to install the seat, so I called the Polk City Police and they are going to come over tonight to check the car seat to make sure it is installed properly. I've read nearly 85% of people install the car seat improperly, so this should give me peace of mind.

37 1/2 Weeks!

Week 37 Update:

Well, last week I had my weekly doctor appt. which I found out I am dialated to a "one" and the baby is head down. I have week 38 appt. this Wed. so I am anxious to see if there have been any changes.

I am also done with work after Monday, Oct. 6th, which I will use the next 2 weeks to get ready for the baby. I am taking 9 weeks off after the baby is born, I won't return to work until the week of X-mas, so I am really excited about having the time off. With Mitch working from home it will be nice to have him there while I am on maternity leave.

33 Weeks!!

Baby's First Iowa Game

Iowa had their first game & win on Sat. against Maine. The weather conditions were hot & sunny. Mitch has practically 3rd degree burns on his face & arms to prove it too. By the beginning of the 4th quarter, the baby & I were ready for some air conditioning. The only reason I made it as long as I did was with two waters and the help of a frozen lemonade. We are looking forward to the next game, which is supposed to be cooler. Go Hawks!!

Friday's Doctor Apt.

Friday I had my week 32 apt. which was pretty uneventful. My next two appointments are two weeks apart then my final four apts. will be weekly. Yeh, getting closer!!!

Baby's Nursery

Well, the nursery is all ready to go. We just have odds & ends left to get before the baby comes!

Wow...doesn't that red wall look great? It only took half a dozen coats of paint...really it did!

Pregnant Ladies!

Amanda & I after my shower.

Aug. 2nd

30 Weeks!!

25 Weeks!!

20 Weeks!!

Future Runner

Run Like A Mother 4 Mile Race!!!

May 10th

16 1/2 weeks pregnant