Holy cats!

Here is an updated picture, enjoy! Just one month until my due date. Although June 3rd I plan to induce myself using home remedies. We will see if they work! :-)

Oh that's right I have a blog!

Sorry it's been awhile since our last post. We are just about there - 5 weeks left!!

A few stories since March Madness:

Zander's butt continues to be in conflict with my ribs. As the books say he is gaining a 1/2 pound per week now, which means his butt is getting bigger and he is getting longer. So not only am I anxious to meet the little guy but I am also looking forward to no pain in my ribs.

When I was about 30 weeks I decided to wear stilleto heels to work and all be darn if they didn't break. So I have resorted to flats or shorter heels. Oh, how my life has changed already! Don't worry folks I will be back into stilletos just after Zander's arrival. However I will save my broken shoe to show him when he is older.

A few weeks ago I went and got pictures taken of my belly. I was a little hesitant about getting pictures taken, but Krista made me feel so comfortable that I even showed my skin! To view the pictures, go to: http://www.kristaroderphotography.com/, click on client log in (bottom right corner) and enter KV418 and submit. There are a lot of good ones, so enjoy.

With the economy the way it is - Tony has been slow the past month or so. Which worked out great, he has been able to get Zander's room done, build a sandbox, build a few book shelves for the office and Zander's closet, finish the two bedrooms downstairs and finally get to the to-do list I have had since we moved in.

Here are a few pictures of the room and sandbox! Zander is already spoiled and hasn't even arrived yet!

March Madness!!

Oh, we love this time of the year - March Madness is here and spring is around the corner. In years past, Tony and I bet on the NCAA tournament just the two of us and this year our bet is who ever gets the most teams right will only have to wake up with Zander 3 nights a week. Unfortunately I lost, so I am waking up 4 nights a week. Yes, the tournament is not over but I am that far behind, there is not a chance I would win.

We had our last monthly appointment last Tuesday - the doctor thinks his head is down and his butt in on my ribs. Lovily! That explains the pain I have all day under my ribs. We will now see the doctor every two weeks. I can't believe how fast it has gone.

We got his room almost ready! Thanks to Amy - she came over a few weekends ago and helped design the room. We are excited to show pictures but it's not quite there yet.

I am now in maternity pants full time and in order to stay sane, I have figured out two positives of wearing the unflattering pants. 1) I don't have to worry about my zipper being down and 2) my underwear won't peak out the back when sitting!

Here is a picture of me at 29 weeks and I also attached a picture of me at the Big Ten Tournament with my Hoosier shirt on! Unfortuantely I did not meet Coach Crean but maybe some day since he will be Zander's coach in 18 years.

Another boy!

Kristen and Parker are proud parents of a boy! Owen Ranier Marquardt. Welcome to the family Owen. He was born a few hours ago and weighs 7 pounds, 11 ounces. If you would like to see pictures, click on the Marquardt Family link on the bottom of our blog.

Zander has been kicking ever since we got the phone call, so he is pretty excited to have another cousin to play with.

Kristen and Parker - just another reason to move to Wisconsin.

3rd Trimester!

Well first I would like to say my younger sister Kristen is in labor as we speak, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of Baby Marquardt. We can't wait to hear - I will keep you posted.

It is hard to believe I am in my 3rd trimester already! We have a lot to do before the little guy arrives like decorate his room. I know as big of a planner as I am you would have thought the room would be done by now, but we haven't started yet. We are still trying to find the bedding and furniture for him.

Zander is definately hanging out on my right side and he likes to jab my ribs - it's a great feeling! I keep poking him to move but he seems to go right back to the same spot. I hope he doesn't have indents all over his body from all my pokes!

Here are a few pictures of me, our diaper bag and Zander's first IU clothing! (thanks Grandma Bonnie)

Yep, my boobs are bigger than my belly. And they continue to grow, pretty soon I will have to get a back brace to hold 'um up.

Meet Zander!

My apologies for taking so long to post pictures of Zander. So I think we can all agree it is indeed a boy by looking at this picture!

He has been moving quite a bit the past few weeks, it is nice to know he is enjoying himself in there. We all know Tony and I could not create a calm child, so get ready!

Next week I will post more pictures from our trip to the Big Ten Tournament. I am hoping to meet Coach Crean and let him know Zander will be playing for Indiana in 2027.

GO HOOSIERS!

Where are my ankles?!

I am now 21 weeks, just over half way done! I thought you would all enjoy seeing my belly as I can't hide it anymore. Tony thinks I am a cute pregnant lady, so that is all that counts, right?!

I haven't had strong cravings, just strange ones such as; Cranberry Juice, Honey Roasted Peanuts (from Menards), Peanut Butter, Honey Crisp apples and Chinese Food. The one thing I still can't eat much of is red meat. I am not sure if my stomach still remembers my sick days, but a big ol' steak doesn't sound good at all.

Even though we know it's a boy, I still can't find the right bedding yet. I am searching the internet trying to find the perfect decor for little Zander. We are taking a trip to IKEA next week in hopes to find something there. We will keep you updated on the room.

Take care-

Kacey