Feelings

Since I was already awake (see post below) and there is only so much you can do at 4am, I thought I would journal the feelings I was having right now. This might turn out to be a delirious middle of the night post or it might turn out to be a post that I enjoy reading in a few months/years time that takes me back to this time and the feelings I was having. Anyway, here it goes...

Crazy urge to clean and prepare
This has been going on for the last few weeks but it is especially strong right now. I have this strong desire for everything to be perfect. I have made countless lists and walked around the house a million times just checking to make sure everything is in place. Just to put it into perspective, yesterday I washed windows (I don't do windows). I also mopped the foyer twice and swept off the leaves from the walkway. Around the middle of the afternoon I decided I needed a project so I convinced Sam that we needed to go to Home Depot to buy new plants to put in the planters outside. He did what any good husband of a very pregnant woman would do - he agreed (and did all the work). I know this is the nesting instinct and I just want to confirm that it is very real!

Nostalgic
I am a emotional sap all of a sudden. I think I have been really level headed this pregnancy. I have only had a handful of emotional outburst but in the last week I have caught myself reflecting a lot more than normal. I think a lot about my relationship with Sam and all the special time we have spent together. We have had an incredible marriage so far and I can't wait to share parenthood with him. At the same time, I know one day I will look back on these pre-child days and wish we had appreciated them more. I also think about my relationship with my parents. One of my friends told me that having a baby changed her relationship with her parents quite a bit. She, like me, was already really close to her parents but having a baby made her see them in a whole new light. She was able to get a little glimpse of what they were like with her when she was a baby. I think that was a really neat way to think about it and something I am really looking forward to. It makes me think back to my childhood and makes me thankful that I was lucky enough to have such positive memories to reflect on. I also think about my relationship with friends. I think in some ways, having a baby will make me closer to some people and we will be able to bond over our children. At the same time, there will also be friendships that will suffer and will probably never be the same. I think it is just a part of growing up and happens naturally when your life changes. I don't worry about this but it does make me look back fondly on the experiences Sam and I have shared with our friends over the last few years. Finally, as much as I am ready for this pregnancy to end, I know that I will really miss this experience one day. I can't wait to meet my little baby boy but I will really miss the special time we have spent together before birth. I have loved feeling his movement and knowing that he was growing inside me. I am pretty sure we will have a second child but you can never be sure. Either way, there will never be another first child and this pregnancy time has been very special to me. I guess it is perfectly normal to be nostalgic during such a major milestone in your life. Looking back on it all, this is probably one of the biggest things I have ever done in my life. I just want to make sure I take it all in and really treasure all the memories and experiences.

Nervous
I think this one goes without saying but I am pretty nervous about everything (even if I don't want to admit it). I am, of course, a little nervous about giving birth. I think I am as prepared as I will ever be. Regardless, there are so many unknowns and I just hope that I can stay calm and handle everything well. I am nervous about being a parent for the first time and that I will know what to do. I am so thankful that I have my mom and Sam's mom to help out with this baby otherwise I would be a total wreck right now. I know we will get the hang of this parenting thing but it is still a little scary thinking about bringing a little baby home for the first time. Truthfully, there are thousands of little things I am nervous about right now and I think it is probably better that I not list them out. I just wanted to acknowledge that I am not quite as level headed as I might have lead you to believe.

Excited
This is the big one! I can't wait to meet our little man and celebrate his life!

40 Weeks, and One Day Pregnant

Yep, it really is 3:30am and I am wide awake. No signs of labor or anything exciting like that, I am just wide awake. I don't know if it is nerves (sub-conscience because I really don't feel that nervous) or what but I just can't sleep. This time tomorrow I will be up anyway getting ready to head to the hospital for our induction so maybe my body is just preparing myself for that big event.

Both of our parents are arriving today. This is a little funny to me (in a good way) because when we planned everything out this is not how we discussed it with either set of parents. In the end, they were excited and have both decided to headed in a little early to be a part of the big event. I am thrilled. It will be great to get to spend part of a day with all of them before going into labor.

So that's it really...nothing exciting to report. Just thought I would check in and say hello. Hope everyone else is having a great night's sleep! :)

False Alarm

So we totally thought we were having a baby last night.

It was about 10:30 and I was reading a book and Sam was watching women's volleyball on televsion. The American girls had just won the gold medal when I started having contractions. The first one came at 10:37. I thought that it was a little different from the Braxton Hicks contractions I had been having - a little more uncomfortable. I didn't say anything at the time but glanced at the clock just in case. About 10 minutes later I had another. I was thrilled! I thought that something was definitely happening. I mentioned it to Sam and we both chatted excitedly for the next 30 minutes or so. At that point I decided that we probably needed to try to get some sleep since it would be a long night/morning if this really was it. Sam drifted off pretty quickly but I had a really hard time falling asleep. I decided it would be best for me to get up and go lay on the sofa with a book. I alternated reading and sleeping for the next few hours. At some point (around 3am) the contractions must have died down because I slept for a couple of hours. I was so disappointed when I woke up at 5am and wasn't having contractions anymore!

So here I am, still waiting. (sigh!) I have had a few contractions today but nothing regular. I am hoping that this is a sign that something is going to happen soon and that my body is just practicing for the real thing. I guess we will have to wait and see...

39 Week (and FINAL) Doctor's Appointment Update

It's almost bittersweet. After all these weeks of going to the doctor, I had my last appointment this week. Everything went really well. My weight was good, blood pressure was great, and the baby's heartbeat was normal. Not much change in progress though so I was a little disappointed there. I guess Harrison has just gotten a little too comfy in his current position.

Because my due date is Saturday, they went ahead and scheduled me for an induction in the event that he doesn't come on time. They called the hospital and the best day turned out to be Monday. So we have an "eviction" date! If I make it until Monday, we will be heading to the hospital at 4am to have our baby.

I am still hopeful that he will come on his own and will probably be trying all the old wives tales between now and Monday to hurry him along but it is really exciting to know that we will most likely have a little baby in our arms by Tuesday morning!

Let the countdown begin!

39 Week Belly Pictures

So here are a few pictures I took this morning. I used the timer feature on the camera so they probably aren't the *best* pictures I could have taken. I think the shirt I am wearing is absolutely hilarious. I don't wear it out in public since I think I outgrew it quite a few weeks ago but I definitely wanted to capture it in pictures before going into labor. In case you can't see the picture clearly, there are a bunch of funny birds standing around an egg timer that is just about to go off (exactly how I have felt these last few days!). The shirt was a gift from my friend Matt (Amy's husband) and I think it is by far one of my favorite pregnancy gifts!

Stares

I am thoroughly amused by the reaction I get from other people.

I realize I look funny (I promise to post a picture soon!). At times, I feel a little like a weeble wobble figure when I move. As much as I try not to wobble back and forth there are moments where I really don’t have that much control over my movement. That being said, I never expected people to stare at me quite so much. I mean there are millions of pregnant people in the world everyday. Surely people have seen one before.

Nonetheless, on a daily basis I will walk up to people and they will look at me and then stare me up and down. There is something creepy about someone looking at your body in such a blatant way. I don’t really mind the people that look me up and down and then follow it with a sympathetic smile or some kind remark. The ones that really get to me are the ones that look at me like I am walking around with an incurable, highly contagious disease.

I feel like wearing a sign that says, “I know I am huge but I only have one week left and don’t worry, I don’t want my water to break in public anymore than you do!”

38 Week Appointment Update

Seems like all I do is go to doctor's appointment doesn't it? These weekly appointments are pretty funny. You get pretty friendly with the receptionist and the nursing staff - I will probably miss them when it is all said and done.

This appointment went well. My blood pressure was good and my weight stayed the same. This is shocking considering my lack of will power this week. I guess I just needed those extra calories :)

I seem to be in a holding pattern though. I thought I had several good contractions this weekend but I guess they weren't doing much. According to my doctor I was still 70% effaced and a full 2 cm dialated. At least there was a little progress - just not as much as I would have liked.

I asked the doctor if there was a point that they would start talking about inductions. He said that while there wasn't a hard rule for the practice, they typically don't like women to go more than a week past the due date. He said that we would discuss induction dates next Monday if something hadn't happened yet. So this time next week, if Harrison hasn't already made his debut, I will have a good idea of the latest possible date that I will be pregnant. I am very hopeful that I will be able to start labor on my own without the use of drugs but it is also nice to know that we will be discussing a back up plan.

Great Weekend

What a nice relaxing weekend! We did VERY little this weekend - just dinner with friends and lots of couch potato time. Oh, and I am still pregnant :) Sam and I have started taking nightly walks to try to get things moving along. I am sure it won't do much to help my progress but at least it feels good to get out and move a bit.

I would like to post a quick congratulations to my little brother. He gradulated from Auburn University yesterday. I am extremely proud of him and can't wait to see what the future holds for him. He has a big move ahead of him and a big week of interviews. I know he will do great!

Now that Christopher's big day has passed, it is time for Harrison to make his debute. We have been amused by the number of phone calls and emails we have received in the last few days. I think everyone else is starting to get as impatient for this little guy to come as we are! We really enjoy talking to every one. I don't think I have ever had so many people checking on me. Good to know so many people care about us.

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. I will post an update tomorrow afternoon - hopefully there will be some good news!

My Bags are Packed, I’m Ready to Go…

I have finished the chore of gathering supplies and packing my bags for the hospital. The hospital provided a detailed list of items to pack in our child birth class. I have also asked around for suggestions from other people. I am sure I have more than I need but I figure it is better to be over prepared.

In case you want to know, the one item everyone has said that I can’t survive without is chapstick. When it is all said and done I will try to remember to let you know what I needed, what I didn’t, and what I couldn’t live without. Until then, here is my pack list (feel free to offer suggestions):

For me:
Socks
Nightgown
Change of clothes to wear home
Flip Flops
Nursing Bras
Nursing pads
Maxi pads
Black Yoga Pants
Grey Nursing Tank
Chapstick
Toothbrush / Toothpaste
Shampoo / Conditioner / Soap
Deodorant
Hair tie
Brush
Hairdryer
Cosmetic Bag
Small mirror for makeup
Lotion
Earplugs
Glasses/contact lens/case/solution
Pillow - with bright pillow case
Hard Candy / Mints
Camera/charger/upload cord
IPod/charger
Magazine or Book
Notebook and pen
Phone List

For Harrison:
2 Day Gowns (for hospital picture and/or ride home)
Knit sleep gown & hat (just in case)
Receiving Blanket
Knit Blanket
Car Seat
Boppy Pillow

Weekend and Doctor's Appointment Updates

We enjoyed our relaxing weekend. I think this is the first time in months that we haven’t had anything to do. Let me quantify that by saying that we still stayed pleasantly busy for having "nothing" to do.

Friday we stopped by happy hour at Brookhaven to visit with friends then Sam and I went out to get a Huey’s burger. I very rarely want to go out to get burgers so when I suggested it Sam jumped at the chance. The burger was really good (THE best place in Memphis to get a Burger) and definitely fulfilled a craving! Saturday we had a nice long nap in the middle of the day (we have been told to enjoy this while we can) then we headed over to a friend’s house to hang out in the pool. That is the only way to survive the 100+ temperatures we have been having. It felt so good to spend the afternoon floating around! Sunday we went to church and lunch with our Sunday school class. After lunch we ran a few errands and then headed home for a relaxing afternoon. I think it was a weekend well spent!

My doctor’s appointment this morning went really well. My blood pressure was great (100/60). It is amazing what a stress free weekend will do to your blood pressure. My weight has stayed the same which is surprising after the burger and some of the snacking this weekend (I had a little chocolate attack on Saturday - peanut butter M&M's were my downfall!). The doctor was not my regular doctor but I really liked him. He was very friendly and spent a good bit of time talking to me about my progress and any questions I could think to ask. I seem to be progressing along nicely (1-2 cm dilated, 70% effaced). Hopefully things will continue to go smoothly!

Project

I thought I would share a little project I completed the other day. Just one of the many little cases of nesting that has occured during my last trimester!

I wanted to make something to separate Harrison's hanging clothes by size so it would be easy to keep track of what I had and to make sure that Harrison gets to wear everything before he outgrows it. My solution was homemade little hanging tags. I found a cute background on the computer and printed it out on cardstock. I made four different tags with different size ranges. After printing them out, I covered them with lamination and tied ribbons to them so I could hang them in the closet. Here are some pictures of the final product:

The House is Finally Back to Normal

After a really busy weekend, the house is finally back to normal. Our new floors look incredible! I am so happy that we replaced the carpet with hardwood. Even though it was a little hectic having to move everything out and stay in a hotel for a few days, the end results make it well worth it!

Lilly (our dog) is the only one who misses the carpet. She isn’t use to slipping and sliding around. This little rectangle of carpet is the only remaining piece of the den carpet (it was a sample that we held on to for some reason). Lilly seems to find comfort in it and spends most of her time here.

I know she will be happy once we get a rug in there. Until then, we have come up with a few solutions to make her a little more comfortable / protect the floors.

We decided to take a pair of Harrison’s baby socks and see if she would let us put them on her. I really think she kind of liked them. I had to chase her down to take them off. After the successful trial of baby socks, we went online and ordered a pair of doggie boots. These are made for dogs and have a little Velcro to hold them up as well as anti-skid on the bottom. The website said that they were designed to protect the dog’s feet from hot and cold temperature but that they can also be used to protect hardwood floors. I can't wait for them to come in. If anything, they will provide a little comic relief!

36 Week Doctor's Appointment

Here's an update from my appointment today:

Got the results of the strep test back and it was negative (that is a good result). It wouldn’t have been an issue either way but it is nice to know that I don’t have to worry about getting antibiotics administered during labor. My blood pressure was good – this is a relief since I had a little bit of an issue with this last week. Glad to see that the spike I experience last week was just a temporary thing. (Note: I had an emergency doctor’s visit on Wednesday since I was feeling dizzy and my blood pressure had been really high when the nurse at work took it. By the time I got in to see the doctor my blood pressure had gone back down to normal.)


We did another internal this week and there has been some progress (1-2 cm dilated, 30% effaced). The doctor seemed pleased and said that we would definitely have an August baby. I don’t think that is much of a prediction since I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to have a baby this week. I guess I could have a September baby if I go a week late. I wasn’t sure if he was ruling that out but I can be hopeful that he will come on time.


Not much more to report. My weight seems to have leveled off. So far I have gained just about 25 lbs this pregnancy which I am pretty happy with. I am hopeful that my weight will stay about the same for the rest of the time.

My next appointment is scheduled for Monday. I am seeing a different doctor since my doctor will be out of town for the week. I don’t really mind seeing another doctor in the practice. There is a good chance that my doctor will not be available to deliver on the day I go in so this is a good opportunity to meet another doctor who will potentially be performing the delivery. There are a total of 10 doctors in my practice; I have met 6 of the doctors so far. The few that I haven't met, I have heard really good things about. While I would love it if my doctor could be there for the delivery, I feel pretty confident that I will be happy with any of the doctors that happen to be on call.

The Flood

This post is not really about pregnancy but it gives you a perfect glimpse into our lives…

Sam and I decided that we wanted to get hardwood floors put into our den. Currently our entire house has wood floors with the exception of our foyer, den, bathrooms and kitchen. Yesterday (Monday) we got a call from our friend that is doing the work telling us that they were going to start early and that the guys would be there on Tuesday to start. Not a big deal, we just needed to get the furniture out of our den so the guys could come in on Tuesday to pull up the carpet (installed over a brick-like surface) and start laying the wood down. I decided to come home from work a little early so I could clear some spaces and organize everything so it could be moved in an orderly fashion.

When I walked in the front door, I was greeted by our dog. I thought it was a little odd because normally she does not greet us at the door. Then I heard what sounded like water running. As I walked through the den into the kitchen I quickly discovered the source of the noise. Water was pouring out from under the refrigerator and was flooding the dinning room, kitchen and den! I panicked and immediately called Sam – I had no idea how to stop the water. After a few minutes of frantic yelling, I finally located the pipe to the refrigerator and turned off the water. I took all of our doggie towels and laid them in the dinning room to stop the flow of water into that room since it was the only room with hardwood. The entire time Lilly dog was splashing through the puddles. I think she thought this was a real treat!

Sam made it home fairly quickly and we started sucking up the water in the kitchen with a shop vacuum. We called our neighbor and friend (and huge lifesaver) Don over to help move the furniture. Since the carpet was coming out anyway, we decided it was easier to pull the carpet out now and just vacuum up the remaining water. Thank heavens we had a shop vacuum and a friend we could call. There was no way we would have been able to handle this problem without them!

Five hours later the den was cleared, the house was dry (totally in chaos but dry), and Sam and I could sit down and laugh at the series of events that had occurred!

It appears that the leak was caused by the refrigerator water filter that filters the water before going to the ice maker and water dispenser. We had not changed the filter in a while (ironically we had purchased a new filter the day before but hadn’t gotten around to changing it out) and it appears to have busted. I guess the refrigerator was the only fatality of the day since the filter broke in half still attached and far too deep to be removed. We have a service person coming out to try to remove the other half of the filter. Luckily, the fridge is still under warranty.

While we wanted to scream, we are terribly thankful that the events happened like they did. If this had occurred a few days later our brand new floors would have been ruined. I am also thankful that my body didn’t decide to go into labor (something we joked about the entire time we were cleaning up the mess!). Hopefully I can make it another week until the house can be put back to normal!!!

33 Week Doctor's Appointment

Here is another installment of the doctor updates. Had another good visit with very little to report.

Here is a summary of our visit:

Greet office staff and ask about everyone's July 4th holiday (realize I am becoming a regular)
Get blood pressure taken (perfect)
Go to the bathroom and pee in a cup (results good)
Get on scale (we won't talk about the weight gain this week)
Sit on exam table while nurse listens for Harrison's heartbeat (very fast and strong)
Wait for doctor (very short wait)
Doctor comes in, reads file, and asks how long it has been since we saw each other last (two weeks)
Doctor pulls out a tape measure and measures my belly (don't know how I measured this week but I guess it was good)
Doctor asks about Harrison's movement (lots!)
Doctor checks my feet and hands for swelling (very little swelling so far)
Doctor feels my belly to check Harrison's position (we are pretty sure he is head down now)
Doctor asks if there are any problems or questions (I tell him about the contractions I have been having and a few other aches and pains - he says it is normal and tells me what to look for when they aren't normal)
Doctor schedules next appointment (one more TWO week appointment and then I start going every week)

We will do the Group B Strep test at our next appointment. The test is similar to the annual Pap test. Group B Strep isn't the same thing as strep throat (hey, don't laugh...that is what I thought the first time I heard it!). About 30% of all pregnant women have group B strep. If it is left untreated, it can be passed onto the infant during delivery and can cause serious complications. If the tests come back positive, antibiotics are given during delivery to protect the baby from contracting the infection at birth.

We will also start checking my progress. While I am not particularly looking forward to these new appointments, it will be nice to know how I am progressing and should give us a much better indication when the big day will be here. Plus it means we are that much closer to the due date!

How are you feeling?

I have discovered that there are a few questions that I get asked over and over.

1. When are you due?
2. Do you know what you are having?
3. Is it hot enough for you? (or some variation of a heat related comment)
4. How are you feeling?

I have heard some people complain about the repetitiveness of these questions but I can honestly say they don't bother me. I really enjoy being pregnant, talking about being pregnant and dreaming about the little man that will be joining our family in just about 6 weeks (eeek!)

The last question always puzzles me though. I am sure most of the time it is meant as a casual remark similar to "How are you?". The kind of question people ask to be polite and with the secret hope that you will just simply respond with "fine."

Most of the time I say things like "great," "really well," "a little hot, but good," etc. Often (at least during the second trimester) that was really how I felt. Now that we are getting to the end of the road however, I am halfway tempted to let a few real complaints slip out.

In an effort to prevent overloading the general public with my laundry list of pregnancy issues and for those of you really interested in how I am REALLY feeling, I will share my honest answer to that question as if someone asked me "How are you feeling?" today.

(disclaimer: if you would prefer a "fine" answer stop reading now)

I feel hot. I am sure the office is 68 degrees just like every other summer. I can see that other people are practically bundled up in winter coats so I know it is just hormones but I am sweating! I am wearing a sleeveless top, light weight pants and sandals but if I could think of a way to wear less clothing in the office and still be considered professional I would. My hands and feet are burning up like they are in front of a fire and the only relief I get is when I wash my hands with the cold water in the bathroom.

I am getting a little tired of being kicked. Sweet Harrison turned this weekend. While his new head down position is definitely worth celebrating, it isn't quite as comfortable as the breech position use to be. My ribs are starting to sting and he has only been kicking them for a couple of days...I have 46 days +/- to go.

I am tired of getting up to go to the bathroom. It really is fun getting up every hour to 45 minutes to go to the bathroom. I love that I see the same people all the time and I love the looks they give me when I am walking back and forth to the bathroom. I especially love when men make comments about my bathroom frequency. It really makes a girl feel proud. We won't even go into how much fun the nighttime bathroom ritual is :-)

Generally, I am just plain tired. I miss the second trimester. It was nice to come into work awake and alert. Now I feel like a giant vacuum is sucking the energy right out of me. A small cup of coffee (or a nap) midday is just about the only way to be productive all day. Once I get home, you can just about forget it! I am mustering up all my strength to cook dinner and do something other than sleep (thankfully Sam is VERY helpful).

That is my laundry list of complaints for the day.

In all seriousness, I know I have been really lucky that these are my only complaints and overall they aren't all that bad. Harrison and I are both healthy and that is a blessing! I know all the little pains and complaints will all be worth it in the end!

Thanks for listening!

Awesome Shower Update

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I have been recovering from a fun filled weekend. It seems like it takes me a few days to recover from my weekends. I guess the energy level just isn't what is use to be. Last night I had to FORCE myself not to fall asleep before 9pm. I don't think I have been that tired in a really long time. I am feeling much better now though!

Back to my weekend...

On Saturday my really sweet Memphis girlfriends hosted a baby shower in my honor. Let's get a picture of the beautiful shower hostesses:

The shower was so much fun and the girls really went all out to make it a special event. The theme of the shower was baby feet. I am such a sucker for baby feet so this made my day! The shower invitations had baby footprints on them. The cake was decorated with blue and green footprints and the house was decorated with framed pictures of adorable baby feet! It was such a cute idea. The food was really good and Sam and I are still enjoying the leftover cake (almond buttercream - my absolute favorite!).

It was such a wonderful day surrounded by really special ladies. It is so nice to know that even though we don't have family here in Memphis, we have an incredibly supportive group of friends! Thank you all for your kind words, sweet gifts, and above all else your friendship.

Here is a link to all of the pictures from the shower:
Shower pictures

Shower (Sam's IP Team)

Last night Sam's old team from IP threw us a baby shower. It was such a nice get together and we were so honored that his team wanted to host an event like this for us even after Sam left the company. What awesome people! The food was really yummy and it was fun hanging out with everyone outside of work. We got some really great gifts including Harrison's car seat. Since a car seat is required to bring the baby home from the hospital, it is really nice to know that we are prepared now!

Belly Time - 32 Weeks

Sam took some pictures last night before we headed to his work shower. I thought you would enjoy seeing my big belly!

(We were having a little chat!)

Harrison in 3D

We went in today for our 3D/4D ultrasound session (currently 31 weeks and 2 days). Our doctor's office offers an optional 3D/4D ultrasound session. The pictures that are produced are in 3D but are also real time (hence the 4D). The session is recorded on VHS (some places offer DVD) and the pictures from the session are all copied onto a CD. The pictures can be extremely lifelike.

It isn't a medical procedure so it isn't covered by insurance but it is well worth the money. The appointment was suppose to last about 30 minutes but I think we got about an hour session. Harrison decided to be a little stubborn and thought it would be best to squish himself up into a little ball and hide in my ribs. This did not produce the best pictures possible but regardless it was a lot of fun. The best pictures we got were two pictures that were taken after we had finished our session. Cherie the ultrasound technician felt bad that we hadn't gotten a really clear facial shots so she asked me to sit on the table one more time. She had already taken the CD out so of course this was the perfect time for Harrison to cooperate. Luckily we could get some print outs of these shots.

I thought it would be fun to list some of the observations that Sam and I had during this ultrasound. It will be interesting if baby Harrison acts the same way after birth.

Harrison likes to sleep with his hands by his face. We have seen this in both ultrasounds. Harrison sleeps with his little hands tucked around his face. Sometimes he sucks his thumb but most of the time he just likes to snuggle with his hands around his head.

Harrison likes to chew on his feet. Most of the pictures of Harrison's face also include his feet. At first it just looks like a hand but on closer inspection you realize that it is actually his feet up above his head or in his mouth (in this case his foot is covering one of his eyes). Hopefully this will not be a favorite activity that is carried too far into childhood.

Harrison does not like to be photographed. If a camera is present all cuteness must stop! In the picture below Harrison is covering his face with his hands.

Harrison does not like to be woken up from a sleep. If you can get this little guy to wake up he will fuss. We are convinced that we saw frowning at one point after we tried to shift him a little during the ultrasound. When we were watching the real time imagine that occurred while this picture was taken it almost seemed like he was fussing.

Harrison has adorable chubby cheeks. I just can't wait to kiss them!