Happy Birthday, Mila!

Three years ago today our baby girl was born to another family. An adorable family of little red & white Shih Tzus. Well, we were lucky enough to find her 3 months later and bring her home as our own. Since October 2004 she has been a part of our family and will always be our little girl. Gush. Gush. I know...

Anyway, we love her like a child so Mila, make a wish and blow out your little puppy candle. Today is yours!

Mila's Heart

So, we found out a month or so ago that Mila has a slight heart murmur and one side of her heart is bigger than the other. Well, Donnie took her to a puppy, heart specialist last Thursday and we found out we shouldn't have any immediate concerns about her! They want to see her back in a year but that's it! No meds, no surgeries, no special care (well, except for the "light" diet that we've had to put her on since she's been packing on the pounds with mommy!)

We thank God for this good news as we never, ever want to lose her. Seriously. Whew...I can't even think about it!

9 Months Today!

Wow, you'd think that being 9 months pregnant would mean that a baby should be here. Nopes. 2 1/2 weeks more to go! And, that's even going to be an early delivery (by 10 days). The whole "9 months" thing is a myth. I guess it just sounds prettier than "10 months." It's a cruel little joke on us new mommies :)

Either way, it is pretty cool to say that I'm finally 9 months pregnant...

Wow, Look at that Belly!

Well, I'm a week behind on pics so I'm actually 35 weeks here. You know, sometimes I look down and think "Hey, I can still see my feet so I must not be that huge yet!" Then I see myself in the morror or in pics, sideways, (or I'm trying to shave my legs) and think "Holy crackers, can I get any bigger?!"

The little guy is moving ALL the time. Well, that is until I tell someone to touch my belly to feel him move then he comes to a complete halt! I sit at work and just watch my belly roll. He stretches out quite a bit so I feel him from the far left to the far right, all at one time. It's actually pretty cool and not as creepy as what I thought it'd be. Don't get me wrong, I am ready for this part to be over! I'm finally ready to meet our little Michael Dean.

Oh, and the wet spots on my shirt are not sweat. I promise. You'll see in Donnie's pic that I had just given Mila a bath. I tend to get more wet than her during her torture sessions, I mean baths. That's how Mila sees it at least...

Our Inner M&Ms and 1 Month to Go!

So, today starts the clock ticking for 1 month to go! As most of you know, I'm having a C-section (for my medical, not scary! (don't worry) reasons) so we have chosen little MD's birthday as 7.7.07, if all goes as planned.

I had my 34-week check-up this past Tuesday and all is fine. I am measuring right at 34 weeks and Michael's little heartbeat was holding strong at 140 bpm. I just can't wait to meet our little guy...

Oh, and Donnie had a little fun with the M&M's website this morning! I knew there was an M&M inside both of us somewhere. Can you guess which is who?

A Few Shower Pics

Thanks to all of you who either helped with a shower or came to one! I had so much fun at them all and we are completely overwhelmed at the amazing generosity of all our family and friends :)

OK, enough of the gushy stuff. I've got loads of pics from the 2 most recent showers...1 at Brenda Cook's house and 1 at my mom's house. Here's just a few from Brenda's house:

Momma C, MD and Mimi Icenhour

Grandma Donna giving little Michael a hug

MD's uncle Nelson wanted to participate by sending along some comfy PJs for me. I'm sure he cares about my comfort when I (try to) sleep but just knowing that Donnie will cringe every time I wear Tarheel blue makes Nelson enjoy his gift just that much more!

Of course, a profile shot

4 generations of Brezinas/Sissons/Roberts/Icenhours