38 Weeks

We are moving right along! We saw Dr. Dwyer today and got an ultra sound. The measurements were good, now we just need him to turn a little more (to face the rear) before coming out too see us. I am up to 3cm dilated! The swelling has moved to both of my feet :(
Nesting is IN! I think it has affected both Adam & I! I did some more art for Finn's room this weekend. Sleep is worse then ever. This is my last week at work & then I'm out for 8 weeks.
Look out world, Finnley is coming soon!

37 Weeks

Yesterday (6-6-10) we celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary! It was a beautiful day on the Outer Banks. We spent some time with Ava on the beach in Kitty Hawk. When it's 90 degrees outside you almost have to be in the water if you're going to be out doors. The water was frigged but we managed to take a few dips and had a blast playing on shore. We are in the home stretch (3 weeks to go) before we become a family of four. We are so excited to welcome baby Finnley Kai Norko into our loving home. Everything is coming along great and the nursery only needs a bit of art hung on the bare walls to finalize the room. Ava had her first dentist appointment today with Dr. Pat. Now, if we can just make it to her 5th birthday party at the pool on Saturday Finn can come whenever he would like. When I saw Dr. Dwyer last week (36 Weeks) I had an internal exam and he told me that I'm 2cm dilated & 80% effaced. I have another appointment tomorrow so I'll keep everyone up-to-date with any new information.

35 Weeks!

Were on the final countdown! 5 weeks to go...
Next week we start prenatal appointments every week.
It's becoming harder to sleep at night & the typical back pain & swollen feet haunt me. Painting my toenails is quickly becoming a thing of the past :)

32 Weeks

I had the best time at my baby shower this weekend. We have had a total of 2 wonderful showers, one from the Norko's & one from the Bradshaw's!
Finn is definitely loosing space in there, about 3.75 lbs now he is gaining 1/2 a pound a week!
We went to a class this weekend called Comfort & Relaxation measures up in Chesapeake. We learned a lot & really enjoyed ourselves. We also purchased a new crib at Babies R Us & we have it set up in his room already! While we were in Babies R us Adam picked up the cutest thing for Finn, it's called the Twilight Turtle. I'll attach a picture for all to see. It shines stars and the moon on his ceiling.

30 Weeks!

Holy heartburn!
The hardest part of the nursery is done!
Adam & Rex put down new floors.
We also painted the walls, now for decor & the crib!
Wall art coming soon...
Aunt Sarah, I thought you would think the picture of the loveys was funny, we couldn't decide which one to buy Finn so now we have a total of 4! But my favorite is the Lion so I'm going to try and make that stick ;)

27 Weeks

27 Week Check up today with Dr. Winfree. I had blood drawn for the glucose test. I also received my Rhogam injection today since I am Rh negative & Adam is positive. My next appointment is in 3 weeks & then we start visits every 2 weeks! My right foot has started to swell on and off. Preparation for childbirth classes start tomorrow (March 30)with Marianne Gradeless.

25 Weeks

Head to heels, baby boy now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average eggplant, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.
Mommy's doing great! Loving Old Navy maternity clothes. We are having lot's of braxton hicks contractions (which is supposed to be normal if it's not your first pregnancy).

24 Weeks

Feeling pretty good and getting bigger!

Baby boy names!

We have a list, I'm including the meanings for fun, and here it goes...

-Finnley, fair-haired hero
-Taj, one who is crowned
-Kai, of the sea
-Samson, as bright as the sun
-Kane, the little warrior
-Harper, one who plays or makes harps
-Gunner, a bold warrior
-Fletcher, one who makes arrows
-Easton, from the eastern town
-Karter, one who transports goods

If anyone has any favorites or combination's they like we would love to hear it!

We are 22 weeks & trucking along. 23 week appointment on Monday.

The crib bedding is here!!! It's called Koi & Pebbles. I am including a picture so everyone can take a sneak peak!

21 Weeks

Feeling great!
Childbirth classes on March 30
Nursery-still a work in progress :)

20 Weeks & going strong

Wow, people don't mind telling you how giant they think you are! I just remember to brush it off. It will be funny to hear peoples reactions in June! :)

I'm feeling more energetic than I have in the past & although I'm uncomfortable sometimes from the feeling of my belly stretching, I'm happy & sleeping good. Therefore, I have NO complaints.

FYI: if you ever look back on this baby Norko, the Saints won the superbowl for the first time in history! Also, it's been a very bad winter, snowed in one day and the next they are closing school due to coastal flooding and wind advisory.

Nursery plans are still just forming in our brains. Putting things together one by one. At least now we can focus on boy colors only, that makes it more simple.

One BIG thing to think of 20 weeks = the half way point!!!

Love, Mrs. Norko

It's a healthy baby...

Measurements were right at 19 weeks!

The baby looked perfectly healthy.

We signed up for "baby classes" today.

By the way, it's a BOY!!!!

Check out picture #2, he's giving us thumbs up :)

Boy or Girl?

19 Weeks Pregnant!

Boy or Girl, whats your guess?

Big sister Ava, Girl
Daddy, Girl
Grandma Bradshaw, Boy
Grandma Norko, Boy
Aunt Shi Shi, Girl
Uncle Shawn, Girl
Aunt Sarah, Boy
Cousin Connor, Boy
Granny, Boy
Aunt Caitlin, Girl

POST YOUR GUESS IF YOU LIKE!

18 Weeks!

This week has marked the beginning of the movement. I feel the baby move everyday now. I love this feeling. There is so much going on inside me, to feel bounces & kicks just makes me smile.

This week I also started exercising on a regular basis. I started prenatal yoga & prenatal pilates. I really enjoy the pilates part but I know that yoga will play an important role in labor & delivery.

Reading, reading, reading. I can't get enough info. I just want to be prepared. :)

One week from Tuesday we find out XX or XY!

17 Weeks!

Hello maternity clothes!

P.S. My wonderful sister-in-law Sarah is having a BOY! :)
We are so happy for you Barry's!

Hot sauce & candy hearts!

I am becoming addicted to candy hearts & hot sauce. I want everything to be spicy!

Clients at work are starting to notice "the belly" but only a few brave souls will actually come right out and ask about it. :)

Aunt Sarah & uncle Shawn will find out the sex of their little one tomorrow at 9AM.

The tally as of right now is...

Norko Baby: Girl, lot's
Boy, 2

Barry Baby: Boy, everyone
Girl, 1 (Connor Barry)

-It will be so much fun to see the results of the ultrasounds!

Coming soon...

Hi,
For all of you that may not know, we are expecting!
Due June 29th 2010 is baby Norko!
We are so excited and Ava is so happy to become a big sister.
Stay tuned...