Pictures to go with previous updates

Liam's Lair


Decorating Liam's room was more fun that I thought it would be. Still need to frame and hang our paintings, find a chair, and hang some mobiles. I'm digging it!

Platform Bed

I promised Kristen I'd finish this bed in September, but I didn't want to sacrifice quality. ;-)

1st Anniversary



Beautiful Tennessee was the location for our first anniversary. Early November is a gorgeous time of year. Here's proof of my sympathy weight.

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Several Quick Updates

Liam Clinton Wilson
He's still growing! at an alarming rate now days. His muscles are clearly developing. He's kicking K's bladder, pelvis, spin, vagina... You name it, he's beating on it. On Monday, we had a little scare when K called the doc to ask about these Braxton Hicks contractions. After describing them to the doc, the doc told her to rush to the OB Triage. They hooked her up to all of the heart monitors, ultrasound, doppler... everything looked normal. They thought maybe she had been over-exerting herself or perhaps not getting enough water. We're tracking them now, anymore than three in one hour is bad. Right now, it's been pretty rare. We'll be keeping a close watch on things.

New Doc
The great news is that we recently changed our OBGYN. Probably the best decision we've made. Our old doctor, while totally competent and very nice, had terrible bedside manner. She was always on her way to the next patient. From the time she entered the exam room, to the time she left, her hand was on the door, and she never even asks the most obvious of questions, "how are you feeling?". New doc is heads above the old. Energetic, engaged, informative, nice, friendly nurses, receptionists... And to top it off, she called K the next morning to see how the OB triage trip went. K is way happy, and that makes me happy.

Nashville/Gatlinburg/Smokey Mountiains
Kristina and I spent our first anniversary in Tennessee. We had an amazing time, saw unbelievable views (pictures to come soon), heard great music, hiked the Appalachian Trail (ten minutes of it anyway), ate, walked around Gatlinburg... Great time, really.

iPhone
I never knew how much time I could waste playing with my phone. Seriously, every minute I get (even while sitting on the toilet), I'm browsing apps, updating my facebook page, emailing, etc...

Nursery
We setup Liam's nursery on Sunday. It's looking great. We decided to buy a crib and changing table from Target. So far, we're totally satisfied with that decision. In total, we saved $600 over the ones we liked at Babies R Us and only lost a little bit quality. Fair trade in my opinion.

Sympathy???
And finally. I (Matt) have gained 15 pounds in the last couple months. Could be some sympathy weight gain. Or the beer I've been drinking. Or all of the tv I've been watching. Or that I'm forced to eat K's leftovers. Or that I'm just finally getting old. Whatever the reason, I think I'm gonna have to start running again...

Firemen are hot?

So one excellent thing about my job is that I work in a small skyscraper in St. Louis. There are of course parking garages, larger buildings and smaller buildings surrounding me. I would call it a Fireman's playground. The trials for firemen are held in Westport Plaza!!! Seriously, they repel down our building and run up the stairs outside of my window. There have actually been times when they are leaning on my glass! Do I sound excited...? Well, a little, but only because I think it is cute when Matt drops me off at work and sees the firetrucks there and gives me the "you are going to have a great day" look. I really admire firemen. I can't even imagine doing what they do. I can't imagine when all of a sudden at around 7:50 at night on a Monday when Football is getting ready to start the alarm goes off and... they are deployed to a house where there is a little smoke because the wife was making dinner, heated up the pans a little too hot, and when she put the butter in the pan it started smoking so the alarm goes off...the security company calls 15 seconds later after calling them and they arrive in full gear including masks and tanks!

Brinks Home Security is fantastic and so are St. Louis Firemen! They arrived in 6 min!

WAITING!!!

All I have to add is that I officially can't wait to have our son!!! Up until this point, I have been dwelling on how things are going to change. Not sad at all about it, excited, but just nervous about everything!!! I had a revelation about 5 minutes ago, after watching my 4th "A Baby Story" on TLC. We are going to be fine! I know that I will be a little nervous, well very nervous, right before the delivery, I just started thinking about how much fun Matt and I are going to have that day. I am a little nervous about being a little hateful in the delivery room, but then I think about that look that Matt gives me when I am over reacting in public and it makes me laugh. He just looks at me sternly and I know he is saying, Babe come on...at the end of the day will that extra pump in your latte really matter? I love him for that. He really keeps me honest and NICE! Also, what about when I am laying there panting? I know it is going to HUUUUUuuurt, but I have looked forward to this my whole life. I am totally not even considering having an epidural because I know that I strong...JUST KIDDING! Let's say I AM MOST DEFINITELY having an epidural! As many of you know, I was hilarious the last time I had pain meds...

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

I can't wait to see our son!!!

Liam was moving like crazy all day today! For any of you that have seen Matt dance...there is something I like to call the Wilson Shuffle where he shakes his ass in circles and points at me...I LOVE IT! Well, I think it is hereditary because Liam was definitely doing it today.

I had so many visions of how I dream of our new life today. I imagine Liam in little bib overalls running toward Matt, Liam laying on Lita, Liam laying on Matt's chest, Liam and I playing in flour in the kitchen, and Liam in a diaper and his very own tool belt helping Daddy in the woodshop.

Matt and I ate at this fantastic Cajun restaurant(my new fav in St. Louis), and we discussed how we want everything to be and how we know that it may not end up that way. I asked Matt to keep me in check because I have this idea of not caring when my baby makes a mess when we are cooking or doing art and I want to make it happen. I want to have a huge area where there is laminate floor where we can paint and do science experiments and just BE a family. IT WILL CLEAN UP! Matt is going to help me remember this when there is flour and paint and an exploding volcano!!!

I just had another vision...The Pumpkin Patch! Oh I can't wait!

I feel truly blessed! I have everything in life that I have dreamed of. I married the man off my list. You know the list where you imagine the person that you will spend the rest of your life with and write it down when you are 13(mom still has mine). I wanted someone patient, creative, musically gifted, funny, smart(Not only has my husband already received a promotion, but he can do absolutely everything at home!), this reminds me of his bravery, understanding, fun to be with, a little random, and someone that get's me for me...He has Steven Tyler lips which helps as well!!! The only thing he doesn't have is the Australian accent, but he pretends sometimes!

We are now expecting our first baby and I really feel like we are a good team. I read articles online about how to prepare your husband for a baby...I DON"T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ANY OF IT! He is sooo supportive when I am having a crazy pregnant moment. He knows when to come love on me, or when to leave me be. He is perfect for me and the life I have always wanted for my family. I think he has had 2 women in his life that really prepared him for me! Thank you Mom and Amber!!!

Liam and I are lucky he is ours...

It's a boy! or a male fetus at least

This morning, we had our 20 week appointment. First off, we are very grateful that, so far, everything is normal. We've been blessed a with beautiful baby boy, well, I suppose it's really just a scary looking male fetus thus far. Nevertheless, Liam Clinton Wilson's due date has been moved up a day to February 14th! To see more photos, go here!

Friends with your obstetrician?

Before I get to today's topic, let me just mention two recent developments:

1) 36-D rocks
2) HDTV rocks

Last week we had our 17th week appointment. This thing is really starting to move along. All is well, heart rate is smack dab between the high and low thresholds of "normal". Next week we'll find out the sex. We're really looking forward to that moment. As much as we want to, it's tough to pick gender neutral decor and clothing. Even stuff like bibs and pacifiers are mostly either masculine or feminine.

Last week, we were confronted with an tough decision. Our obstetrician, who happens to be our neighbor invited us to her birthday party. K and I thought about this all week. At first, it seems innocent enough, right? She's nice, and probably make a good neighbor. But what kind of bday card to get for the person who's seem more of your wife's vagina than you. I honestly thought about making a card that made light of that fact. Eventually, we decided not to go. Partly because K felt a little uncomfortable, but also because I had some Scottrade stuff to do that lasted pretty late. We held our annual meeting where we discussed profits, revenues, marketing, competition, new initiatives, etc. The meeting was followed by an intimate Blues Travelers concert. Twas good times...