I know it’s been a while… I apologize. I guess keeping up with this, along with personal life, work life, hubby, family, doctor’s appointments, updating Facebook (lol), etc., isn’t that easy. I promise to try harder.

A lot has happened since June… let’s see… we decided on a name for the baby: Elias Joseph Cruz. Joey actually found the name and I liked it so we agreed on it right then and there, no more thought to it. I love hearing people say what they’re going to call him: Ely, Baby E, E, EJ… any others I missed?

We have also started getting his room together. We painted the room… well Joey and Rook (thanks Rook!) painted the room. The crib is here (thanks Sandra and Peter Lisboa) and we are waiting on the other pieces. Hopefully in a month, the room will be complete and I can post a picture. Below is a picture of the bedding we choose for the nursery.

I had my last appointment on August 6th. My sister in law Sarah was in town and came with me because Joey had work in-service. I once again got to see little Elias…. Shall I say active Elias! Boy, he moves so much! It is surreal to see his little body moving, kicking his legs, waving his hands, opening his mouth… it definitely makes me feel closer to him and love him more and more each day. I wanted to share with you my favorite video clip and a 3D picture from the last doctor’s visit…. enjoy! (If you can’t tell, Elias is grabbing his foot with his hand... amazing!)

Today I realized that in about 105 days, Elias will be here! Time is flying by and there is still so much more to do. I want to take a moment to thank my wonderful hubby for always being there for me these last months, especially on those days when food was my worst enemy and everything seemed to upset me... I love you baby!

I hope to have more pictures for you soon! Until then... take care.