30 weeks- only 10 to go!

Let the panic ensue. There are only 10 weeks left for Chris and I to get prepared for Maddie...and that's IF she waits to arrive on her due date. Crazy!

Madeline is 30 weeks-almost 16 inches long and 3 lbs. Her eyesight is developing though when she's born she'll only have 20/400 vision.

This weekend, Stella and I stayed at the "Hughes hotel:" Chris's parents house. Chris went on a camping trip and Stella and I were too chicken to stay home alone. :) We had a great time- Stella loves to chase the squirrels, deer and rabbits that are in Phil and Robin's backyard.

How embarrassing- mom snagged this picture of me while I was resting. I had a great weekend with my grandparents!

I went outlet shopping with my mom, sister and grandma on Saturday and got a few things for baby including my diaper bag. I also hung out with Tara and Kristin- their husbands were with Chris camping. A few shots from his trip...

I'll post a 30 week bump shot this week- she's getting big!

29 weeks: butternut squash

This week, baby is about the size of a butternut squash- 15 inches and 2.5 lbs! Her eyes can now open and she is entering the most important period of brain development.

This morning I had a pregnancy massage and it was fantastic!! I told Chris I wanted to get several more between now and when Maddie comes. His response? "If you liked laying on your stomach so much, I can build you a table for you to lay on like that." Hmm, I'm thinking that won't feel the same. :)

Chris and I spent the day cleaning and working around the house. At one point he asked me if I was having any "Barx Hicks Transactions." It took me awhile to realize he meant Braxton Hicks contractions. He'd learned about them in baby class last week and was worried I was having them. We laughed for about 5 minutes! But thankfully, no Braxton Hicks yet!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Wonderful weekend!

After 3 quick days in Florida, I came home on Friday afternoon to find that Chris and my dad had gotten all of the baby furniture and set it up in the room! This was such a wonderful surprise! Here are some pictures of the crib, dresser and glider.

I really like how everything looks so far. Now we've got to get our bedding and hang up our pictures on the wall. Can't wait!

On Saturday, Chris and I went to an all-day baby class at the hospital. We took a tour of the Labor and Delivery facilities and spend the day learning about labor & taking care of baby- all kinds of good stuff.

On Sunday, we headed to Huber's for our annual Fall trip with Phil, Robin, Laura, Cory and Dane. Phil and Robin treated us to a wonderful afternoon of picking pumpkins, lunch, ice cream and caramel apples.

Dane playing in the pumpkin patch

Chris and Dane had on matching outfits- blue "Cape Cod" shirts and khaki shorts.

Chris and I and baby Madeline- 7 months along!

We have a name!

Chris and I have officially decided on a name and a spelling for baby Hughes.

Madeline Lea Hughes!

Lea (pronounced Lee) is mine and my mom's middle name. Chris and I LOVE this name. We've been calling the baby Maddie for weeks now so it was time to get serious about getting a spelling. Let the monogramming begin! :)

AND!! The baby furniture is in! We're going on Friday afternoon to pick it up. I cannot wait.

I'm off for a few days to Florida for a work trip. Have a great day!

St. James Art Fair

This weekend the St. James Art Fair was held in Louisville. Chris and I were shocked at how large the fair was- booths and booths of art, jewelry, candles, clothes, etc! It was really neat. We actually went both Saturday and Sunday and bought a lot of fun items. Here is our favorite- some cute paintings for baby's room!

How cute are these? Hope everyone had a great weekend!

6 and a half months!

Here is the bump at week 26:

And, here's one with Stella. She kept trying to get in the picture.

This week baby has been fattening up and is now over 14 inches- the size of an "English Hothouse Cucumber." What the heck is that?! I've noticed her moving pretty consistently now which is a lot of fun.

Baby will be taking her second plane trip (her first was to Puerto Rico at 5 weeks) to Ft. Lauderdale next week as I'm going on a work trip for a few days. I tried to get my manager to put me on the Humana corporate jet but I guess my potential premature labor didn't scare anyone enough to grant approval. Alas, I'll be on Delta.

Next week before my trip, I've got my glucose screening and my Rhogam shot...not looking forward to it!

Baby's Room- all painted!

As promised, here are some pics of the baby's room; empty now, but ready & waiting to be filled!

Chris has worked extra hard lately- he put in all of the shelving in the closet himself and he & his dad painted all Saturday morning. Thanks Phil for the help! I am really pleased with how the paint color turned out. Its not actually what we thought we'd originally go with, but after 5 attempts at a brighter green, we decided that maybe we simply weren't that loud or crazy!

It's hard to tell, but my sister's room is a light light green, called "Spearmint." Right now, I just run sprints around the room b/c I'm so excited- I really want to meet this baby! I already know she has a fabulous taste in toys!

Lots of closet space for our little fashionista!

We had a great weekend with friends (watching the CATS lose- not so great) and celebrating my mom's birthday. My mom is truly incredible! I am so fortunate to have such a close relationship with her. She has taught me so much and I cannot wait to share the same wisdom and knowledge with Baby Hughes!

Happy Monday, readers! I'll post a belly pic later this week!