8 month update!

Wow! We're in our 8th month already. As I do the math, We'll be meeting Madelyn in about 47 days. I can't tell you the feelings of anticipation, nervousness, pride,and love.....It's everything all wrapped up. I can only begin to imagine how being a parent will play out. I'm 35, and up to this point I have had to care for our pets. I protect my wife and my mom, but they are independent people who dont need me to care for them every second of the day. Knowing that you are responsible for shaping a person's thoughts, feelings, and emotions is such a blessed gift.

Steph is doing well. She is growing every day now, but still maintains all her beauty...Inside and out. She is basically all-stomach. Our shower is this Saturday and we are so excited. We are most happy about getting all our family and friends together. Dont get me wrong the gifts are great, but we honestly just want to be surrounded by loved ones. We're having it at the house. We have it catered by Nino's Italian restaurant, and I'm also having a guys lounge upstairs...Guitar Hero, beer and wine...No baby games, just a party with onesies and diapers!

Madelyn's room is done. We got in all the furniture and I'm finished with putting her crib together (that was fun)......I'll be posting some pics soon

So, that's pretty much it for now. Now, back to the back rubs. Thank you all for reading, for your advice, and your support of our show!!

Take care

Glenn :)

Madelyn room update!

Hey guys!

So, here is Madelyn's room as it stands today. In the last few weeks I have prepped the walls and painted them pink and yellow to match her bedding. I layed some Global Passages pergo on the floor and installed all new outlets. Steph sent away for these circles that you can re-position on the wall, so we just put those up. All that's left to do is get in the furniture and hang pictures. Jeez, 8 weeks left. I can't wait!!!!!

Thank you!!!!

I just wanted to give a heartfelt thanks to all the people that have taken the time to write and give us me advice on my babyspace blog. From day care ideas, to ways to maker Steph more comfortable...From addressing fears, to sharing joys, it is all so helpful to the 2 of us. I know you are all busy, but the fact that you take the time out of your day to write is very humbling. I wish I could thank each one of you personally. Thank you so much!!!!!

Glenn )

7 month update!!!!

Jeez, how time flies. It seems like I just did our 6 month update. Steph is doing well, although once someone makes it into their 7th month, things get extremely uncomfortable. She is done wearing maternity clothes, she seems to be growing every day now, and Madelyn is not only kicking, but moving all around her belly. It is such a cool thing to watch and experience. I am getting more nervous about being a dad. My mom has given me books about childhood emergencies and I have bought books about how to be a good dad. I feel I know what to do, but I wanna be the best I can be, so reading this stuff is very helpful right now. Steph and I spend evenings just talking about how we wanna raise Madelyn, what we think she is gonna look like, how we think she is gonna act....This is my most precious time with my wife. I love this part of the day. We spent the weekend registering for our baby registry. It took 6 hours total. Yes, that's a lot of store time. We buy cute outfits when we see them, we bought the paint to do the room. We are going with pink and yellow to match the bedding we got. Our moms graciously bought us Madelyn's bedroom set, and now that we have that and I bought the wood floor, I just have to put everything together. A couple of questions have come up that I could use some advice on. Let me know if you have experienced this, or have any advice...

1. Steph keeps replaying in her mind the part in "Jersey Girl" where Jennifer Lopez is about to give birth and she finds out she has an aneurysm and dies. I tell her it's just a movie, but she gets worried about the pushing part of labor

2. We are looking for daycare right now, but everyone wants to do full-time. With my schedule, I can get done around 12 or 12:30, so I'd like to find a place that could watch Madelyn from 8-12 or so. Anybody know of any place??

3. We are contemplating getting a pregnancy picture of Steph. Kinda like Demi Moore above. I know it may seem weird to people, but we kind of wanna document everything to be able to show our daughter. Has anyone gotten this done? Do you know a good place to go??

That's all for now. I appreciate everyone taking the time to read this and share in our lives a little. Have a beautiful day!!

-Glenn

For everyone who wants to have a baby!!

This was sent to me by listener Denise...It is quite funny. Enjoy!

G :)

Pregnancy, estrogen and Women

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labour, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labour?
A: Not unless the word 'divorce' means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When
will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

MADELYN UPDATE AND FUN WEBSITE

Hey guys,

Hope you're all well. Madelyn is doing well, she says hi. Actually, she's just kicking up a storm. She is very active and makes me wonder if she wants out. I think being in a womb cocoon sounds comfortable, but maybe it's too small in there..LOL

Steph, however is dealing with some pinching of her cyatic nerve. I guess pressure from the baby is being put on a nerve in her leg and causing these massive shooting pains. Has anyone experienced this? She is using a heating pad, but the pain remains. Any help to make my wife feel better would be appreciated!!

Also, one of our listeners, Lisa has a very fun website that you all should check out if you're planning on having a baby or have one already. It's interactive, there are cool things to purchase, and answers to questions or symptoms you may be having..Gio check it out now

www.clubmomma.com

That's all for now. Have a fantastic week and tell someone you love them

G

The Transformation Begins!

Big weekend in the Anderson household. Steph picked out a crib, furniture, bedding, and more for Madelyn. It was my job to start transforming the baby room. I will post pictures of my progress. I bought new hardwood flooring and just got done ripping up the carpet and putting KILZ on the walls. Gotta protect Madelyn from Mold, you know? I got the walls spackled. I just have to buy paint, install the floor, decorate, you know..nothing too big :)