Where are all of the trick-or-treaters? We kept a tally and only had 35, but had enough candy for 100! I've attached a couple pics below of my Halloween costume - and one updated picture of the baby in the belly for those of you out of town who I don't see often.
Another relaxing weekend at the Shercks. Bill is headed out pheasant hunting tomorrow while I sleep as late as I can, a possible Halloween party tomorrow night and Sunday is BS's first Vikings game! 12:00pm kick off so let's just hope that I can walk the steps in the DOME with BOB (baby on board)
I'm going back weekly for appointments now. In the home stretch! It's Halloween tomorrow - I'll be sure to post pictures of me in my costume for a work party. Going as a knocked-up nun! To get you in the halloween spirit, below is a pic of my crazy little sisters getting ready for the big day! Ha!
Bill had a successful morning at New Dads class at North Memorial. I thought they taught those men how to change diapers but I guess not! Sheesh - I guess we'll have to go through diaper changing after the baby is born! He feels he has successfully learned how to be a good dad because he played with the bucket of babies from class. Below it he pic he sent to my cell phone during the class. Geez.
What a cute dad, huh? This is our fake baby that we got to play with tonight. Okay, I admit, I TOTALLY made Bill smile for the camera. Hey, Bill - think BS will look like that kid?
He was a trooper - he even volunteered! He taught the class that "sucking" will calm a fussy baby. Well, duh.
I'm so thrilled, can you tell? Class was packed full - we're still so surprised how serious everyone is at these classes. We try to make them atleast a little fun:) That's why we bring our camera. Everyone else thinks we're the crazies but we don't even care! 
Tomorrow is Friday! Whoo Whoo - Bill heads out to fish all day tomorrow for work, hunting up north on Saturday and dinner with friends on Saturday night. Relaxing. I'm still contemplating on a short trip to Anna's cabin tomorrow night to hang with the girls around a bonfire. We'll see how early I can get out of work. Have a great weekend!
We weren't planning on attending one of these classes - but my doctor this past Wed recommended it. I think it was worth it - of course, made me a little anxious knowing that I'm in the final stretch of pregnancy and also realizing that I need to keep in mind all deliveries are different. After the class was over, we took a 1/2 hour tour through the Hospital - and many of our simple questions were answered about where to go, timing, parking, etc. The hospital is about 30 min away from our home so we hope I don't have one of those 5 min labor sessions:) Doctors say normally a first baby is delivered after 12-24 hours of labor. Wow. 
You all know Bill and I - and, it wasn't surprising that we had some fun goofing around during the class too. I think the highlight of the class was during relaxation time when I caught myself drooling all over the pillow. We could NOT stop laughing. I brought my camera; not quite sure why. But we're happy we did. We were the idiots taking pictures in the class...the first picture above - that was Bill's idea. Geez, it's funny. We ended the day at Granite City last night with a huge meal and Bill got a chance to pound three tall beers.
One thing you don't do to an emotional pregnant woman: surprise her. Know why? Because pregnant women like me cry...a lot.
Surprise #1: Cami came into town Saturday: Karis, Cam and I had a great day of shopping planned. At about 430pm, Cami handed me a card at the outlet mall and says "whoops-sorry, I forgot to give you this." I opened up the envelope and it was a print-out of mom's itinerary. She was flying in at 6pm and we needed to leave to pick her up! After tears rolled down my face for about 5 minutes - we headed for the airport. What a surprise - mom had told me that she wasn't able to make it for the baby shower weekend and I didn't realize how important it was for me to have her there!
Thanks Jen for hosting a great baby shower! It came and went faster than I could have imagined. I know one thing - I have the best friends and family...EVER. Thanks to all of you who gave great books, diapers from the diaper raffle and all of the gifts. 
Bill and I went to our check-up appointment this morning and once again, everything with Baby Sherck looks great!
Here's what went on:
1. I got a flu shot to save BS from all of the nasty flu stuff this winter
2. Blood pressure check - looks just fine
3. Tummy measurement is at 31cm which is right in line
4. I've lost two lbs. Initially, I was a little concerned about this but the Doc said she has no worries. Her comment "you're probably one of the healthiest eating pregnant mothers who come into my office right now - you've changed your diet and I have no concern" I've still gained a total of 16 lbs which is good.
5. She checked my GD-blood sugar journal and said that it looks like I'm managing the diabetes well with diet. She said she noticed the couple high numbers I had - I had eaten a bite sized snickers which set me over the edge. Well, of course! I guess I'll continue to drink WATER for a snack. Geez. I didn't tell her that I've planned a delicious meal of Veggie Tempura and edamame at Koyi with the girls Thurs night.
6. Doc says no wine for me. It'd set my blood sugar levels soaring. Dang.
Gosh, I'm craving Cocoa Pebbles - thanks to Cami who mowed down a huge bowl of them in front of me this past weekend. Tee hee
I'll be posting another blog entry tonight with pictures from the Baby Shower on Sunday. We all had a blast - I'm waiting for pics from mom before posting!
