40 Weeks....

Today Ryal, Hailey and I had a great doctors appointment. They said everything looked great and we just had to see how the next few days go. They hooked me up to a fetal monitor to check her heart rate - which is healthy and strong - and to see if I was having contractions. I WAS and didn't even know it!

They said it could be any day now but if for some reason she has not come we will be induced on Friday morning. Meaning we would have our baby girl no later than this weekend! What wonderful news!

Ryal is still working, having a hard time keeping his mind off the arrival of Hailey and I am working from home just in case something happens. Emma Grace and Charlie are keeping me company. I am sure they have no idea what they are in store for.

The house has been ready for weeks. We are going to keep Hailey downstairs in our room for the first couple of weeks/months. Once she is on a schedule or mom and dad are ready, we will move her to her nursery upstairs.

I can not believe it has been 40 weeks and in a few short (or what might seem like LONG) days we will finally be able to meet our baby girl. We can not wait.

We promise to keep everyone posted.

Any Day Now!

I can not believe it has been so long since I have last blogged. So much has happened and I am so sorry I have not shared it with everyone.

Life is wonderful and Ryal and I are expecting our little girl any day now. We had our 39 week appointment on Monday and we are almost 2cm dilated and 90% effaced. Meaning we are ready!!! The doctor did say she could come this week or anytime until Aug 24- that is when we would be induced.

I am not sure who is more excited and ready - me, Ryal or the grandparents. Either way we have so many friends and family awaiting the birth of our little girl - we can't wait to meet her.

I am still at work - working until we go into labor. Our bags are packed and every time I call Ryal I can tell he is disappointed that I am not informing him that my water broke or I am having contractions.

I have included some photos of the belly progress over the past few weeks. They said she should be around 7lbs 3oz. All I know is she is going to be perfect! We can not wait to be parents!

36 Weeks

37 Weeks

38 Weeks

39 Weeks - photo is coming!!!

Co-ed Shower This Weekend

This weekend we have a co-ed shower hosted by our dear friends here in Raleigh. Check out the beautiful invitations they sent.

More photos to come soon!

Time is Flying!

Sorry it has been so long since our last post. Things have been so crazy with the start of summer and preparing for our little angel.

I am officially 31 weeks today and am happy to report the Curtis family is doing great! We had our 3D ultrasound on Monday and Hailey is weighing in at 3lbs! During the ultrasound we got to see a little personality from her - she is absolutely adorable. Ryal and I are already in love!

This past weekend Grandma and Grandpa Bucalo were in town helping us around the house. Ryal and my dad power washed the house, while me and my mom worked on the nursery (photos below).

This weekend are wonderful friends in Raleigh are having a co-ed baby shower! Both sets of grandparents will be in town for the event. Needless to say we are busy.

Below are a few photos! I hope you enjoy.

Me 3o Weeks and Growing!

Hailey at 30 weeks!

Hailey's Nursery

Grandma Bucalo made the curtains and lamp!

Bedding hand made with love by Grandma Bucalo!

All that's missing is our little girl!

Custom made doll house made by her uncle Jay.

Hand painted by aunt Tina!

23 Weeks and Feeling Great!

Ryal and I are 23 weeks! We are so excited and can't wait to meet Hailey in August. She has been super active in my belly - a dancer for sure. We are just waiting for her to be strong enough for Ryal to feel her. It will be soon though. Things are coming along great with the nursery. Grandma Bucalo is hard at work and what I have seen so far is PERFECT!!!!

St. Patty's Day 2010

Ryal and I went with our dear friends and neighbors, Brad and Emily Walling, to Savannah for St. Patrick's Day. We had such a wonderful weekend full of green beer (for the guys of course), haunted pub crawls, pedicures and of course lots of food!

Check out the video slideshow from our trip.

17 Weeks Growing

My belly is growing and so is our little girl. She is about the size of my hand now!!!

We're Having A GIRL!

Ryal and I could not be more excited to find out that we are expecting a baby girl on Monday!

Grandma Bucalo has already been shopping for the baby's wardrobe - fur coat and all! Everything is so precious.

Below are the photos from our ultrasound. I hope you think she is a beautiful as we do!