Single digits!!

I am stunned that we are 33 weeks this week.  This pregnancy has just flown by in the blink of an eye.  The day I told Matt that I had a positive pregnancy test feels like yesterday.  I can still remember feeling my world spinning and Matt's eyes getting as big as I've ever seen them.  At this point X is probably around 4.5 pounds (the weight of a pineapple!!) and almost 20 inches.  It's been getting a little more rough for me, feet and hands are constantly swollen, heart burn is rough, and he takes up a lot of space, so breathing by the end of the day even difficult!  Eating has had to move onto smaller portions, because I just can't fit any more into my body!!

Working hard and painting!

We have been really busy since my last post and so many things have changed in our situation.  We've almost finished redoing X's room, had our baby shower, changed our childcare situation AND Matt's dad decided on his Korean name!  

My mom god a balloon maker AND photographer!

For X's room - we repainted and got new white furniture from Ikea (crib and dresser - that we're using a changing table) and we were able to find an awesome Dutailier glider on craigslist for only $140!  The colors are white, green and brown - using the Carter's elephants everywhere.  We aren't 100% done - so I'll be sure to post pictures of the nursery once we've put the finishing touches!

Fab 5 Quilt

On April 14 - my Mom and Sister hosted an AMAZING baby shower for Matt and I.  It was held at Hibachi Grill in the southside and had over 150 people there!!  We were truly overwhelmed, and felt extremely blessed by all of the love for Xavier and, of course, from everyone spoiling him sooooo much.  We received basically everything a baby could ever need and more - high chairs, the baby bullet, clothes, toys, blankets, towels, changing pads and supplies and more!!  We're so lucky to have such amazing parents and friends!!  I also received my long awaited quilt from the Fab 5.  I love it and it is already sitting on our rocking chair waiting for Xavier to roll around on it :).  Jastine and Jane planned some super funny games that people enjoyed. And, of course, it was a buffet - so you can't go wrong there!  You can check out all 494 pictures here.  




The next day we celebrated Matt's Dad's birthday and he shared with us that he had chosen Xavier's Korean name to be JaeWoo Yang!  He's named after an ancient Korean king.  I've tried to do some research, but it's hard to find anything on him. Hopefully by the time Xavier is old enough, we can get more info on him.  He's going to have one LONG name: Xavier JaeWoo Yang Dumlao Lee (We'll just use XJL for his initials). Lots of family love there :).  


Really exciting news as well - we were trying to coordinate the logistics for the nannyshare and Matt's dad shared that he was open to retiring early to help take care of Xavier!  This is such a blessing and a very easy decision to make - Xavier should always be with family before anyone else.  What a lucky little boy!

Baby XJL - we can't believe that you are less than 7 weeks away from being in our arms!!  I already can't help but poke at you in my belly and feel that you are really there and moving and growing!  Your dad and I think about you all the time and talk to you all throughout the night.  Lately, you really like listening to American Idol and hearing Jessica Sanchez sing.  I wonder if you'll be a lady's man when you get older.  Regardless - you will be smother with more love than you'd ever imagine when you're here!! I love you to pieces and can't believe you'll be here so soon.