Let's Catch Up!

So, it has been an absolutely crazy busy summer & fall. Gavin is growing up like crazy and we are having fun watching him! He is now 7.5 months old... there is a whole bunch he can do:

1. He pulls himself up to a stand on anything he can!

2. He says 'dada', 'baba' & 'mama'

3. He tries to feed himself

G is still having some trouble sleeping through the night and getting on a routine nap schedule... he is so unpredictable. While mommy is on a school break, we are trying to make this happen! Gavin is such a happy boy... he amazes me every day!

I have completed my first semester of Nursing School... I had a very hard time balancing the demands of school (it is intense) as well as the demands of mommyhood, wifehood, running a household and so on. My mission next semester is to have better time management and create harmony in our home! I am still running my Mary Kay business... it is a phenomenol company and I am proud to be a part of it. I am enjoying my time off and am checking things off of my to-do list! I am hoping to transition into student life again smoothly! XO for now!

Two Months on the Job!!

I can't believe that Gavin is already two months old!! As I have adjusted to being his mommy, I have discovered my favorite things about motherhood:

10. Seeing how long I can use the phrase... "I just had a baby..."

9. I don't need an excuse to wander into Baby Gap.

8. Rolling with a carseat in my backseat is just plain COOL!

7. Is Gavin getting enough to eat? Sleep? Is he pooping enough? Is he cold? Hot? Worry, worry, worry...

6. Spending a good portion of my day trying to catch Gavin's adorable smile or "coo" on video.

5. Knowing the differance between Boppy, Bumpo, binky and blankey.

4. Making Rocco a Daddy... his truest calling.

3. Wearing my C-Section scar as a badge of honor.

2. Cuddling with Gavin while he catnaps.

1. Knowing I finally have a job that I was BORN for, cannot get an education for, will never get a paycheck for, cannot get a vacation from and loving EVERY minute of it!

The Center of Our World!!

Gavin Rocco Cosato

On Saturday, May 8, 2010 we met our son Gavin Rocco Cosato at 6:05am. He was born weighing 8 pounds and 8 ounces and measured a long 22.5 inches! He absolutely takes our breath away!

Baby Shower!!

Girl's Night... celebrating Corrina & Natalie!! ;-)

This past Friday night, we celebrated Corrina & Natalie's birthdays with a night out... then we all had a slumber party in our hotel suite... :-) I was a little self concious with my big belly, but I had a great time!!

Me & Deanna!!

Cosato Update!

Baby Cosato:
Growing, growing & growing! He/she weighs right about 3.5 pounds right now!! Baby C. moves around so much... when does he/she sleep?? Our doc was a little concerned about some extra amniotic fluid and dilated kidneys, but all seems to be ok! :) Only 8 more weeks (give or take a few days!) We have halted production on the nursery until after the baby makes it's appearance (and gender) known! I thought I could decorate a fabulous gender-neutral space for the baby, but decided it can wait until this summer!! I can't wait to work on it... you know I love to decorate! Baby shower is April 11th... super excited! I am hoping to feel way more prepared after that!!

Katie:
Busy, busy! With what? Well... growing a baby, being a doting wife, working full time for Caltrans, my WONDERFUL Mary Kay business, still decorating our house, studying every baby book written on how to become the perfect new mom, fund raising for the 3-day Breast Cancer walk in Santa Barbara this September... and so on! I am so excited for my maternity leave to begin! I'll be home bonding with baby C. May, June & July!!

Rocco:
Still traveling every week for work! We hope one day he can ditch the suitcases and hotel rooms for some permanent dresser space and home cooked meals! For now, he enjoys what he is doing with Caltrans and works so darn hard! He finally had enough of his hunk of junk car and we got him a truck to play with... and chauffer me his baby around! He is going to be local for a few weeks after the baby is born, so I am really looking forward to that precious time together!

Wow... 2010 is a HUGE year for us! Besides becoming parents, we have a lot planned!

May- our baby arrives & we celebrate our first anniversary!

July- Spending a week in Dallas

September- Disneyland & Santa Barbara for my breast cancer walk

November- Carribean Cruise

We are so excited for this year!!

San Francisco... and 30 weeks Pregnant!!! :-)

This weekend we spent a night away in San Francisco (we have to get these mini-trips in before Baby Cosato makes an appearance!) We had a great time!! Countdown begins... 10 weeks!!

Grandma is 80!!!

We had a small 80th birthday celebration for Grams this weekend... :-)

27 weeks pregnant!

This was almost 3 weeks ago, but here is a shot of me and baby Cosato at 27 weeks while we are on our weekend away in Windsor! :)

We LOVE Spending the Day With Austen & Paisley!!

Corrina & Zack have been letting us get our practice!! We have so much fun with Austen & Paisley!!!

22-Week Belly Shot!

Whew! It's EXPANDING! Baby Cosato is so active! Any doc, nurse, midwife, or ultrasound tech that listens or looks at our baby tells us how active he/she is! Is that good or bad?? ;o)

I am obsessed with anything and everything pregnancy!

About Mom:
Age?: 24

Occupation?: Caltrans

Favorite Food?: Pizza

Pre-Pregnancy Weight?: 135

How far along are you?: 22 Weeks

Current Weight?: 148

Is this your first pregnancy?: Yes

Do you have any other children? Names & Ages?: Nope

How many children do you want to have?: 3

Do you like being pregnant?: Sometimes

Have you had any morning sickness?: YES

Any mood swings?: YES

Do you feel you have a stronger sense of smell?: YES

Have you had any swelling in your hands or feet?: Not really

Have you had any aches or pains yet?: A few

What is the one thing you miss about not being pregnant?: Not consulting the do-not-do listbr />
What one thing makes up for it?: Being pregnant!! Feeling my baby!!

Will you take maternity leave?: Yes

Favorite Maternity Outfit?:My new maternity jeans... comfy!

Favorite Pastime While Pregnant?: Eating.. ;o)

Have you bought anything for baby yet?: Yep!!

What do you believe are your strengths as a mother?: Organization.

Your weaknesses?: I get overwhelmed easily.

Are you excited?: Sooo much!

What are you most excited for?: To find out if we will have a son or daughter... and just to meet him/her!

About Dad:

Name?: Rocco

Age?: 27

Occupation?: Caltrans

Relationship with you?: My husband

How long have you known dad?: 2 1/2 years

Does he have any other children?: Nope

How many children does he want to have?: 3

What's his favorite pastime?: rubbing cocoa butter on my belly... ha ha!

Has he bought anything for baby yet?: We have bought stuff together.

Will he take any time off work to help you?: Yes, 2 weeks.

What do you believe are his strengths as a dad?: He is so calm and patient.br />
His weaknesses?: ??? Lack of experience

Is he excited?: Extremely.

What do you think he is most excited for?: Holding our baby.

Your Pregnancy So Far...: Was a little rough in the beginning... but just great now!
When did you find out you were pregnant?: September 7, 2009

Who was with you?: Rocco

Were you trying to get pregnant? If so, for how long?: Kinda... not long!

Do you have a guess when and where your baby was conceived?: Yes.

How far along were you when you found out?: 5 weeks.

What kind of pregnancy test did you take?: First Response.

How many tests did you take?: 2

What was your first reaction?: I just smiled!

What was the dads first reaction?: He just smiled!

Who did you first tell the good news to?: Corrina.

What were your parents reactions?: Verrrry excited!!

Would you ever consider having an abortion?: Not now.

Who is your doctor? What hospital will you go to?: Midwife: Lynnette Wilmuth (love her!)- Kaiser

How far along were you at your first doctor appointment?: 7 weeks

Have you heard the baby's heartbeat?: Every day... we rented a doppler.

Have you had any ultrasounds?: I have!!

Will you have any 3D/4D ultrasounds?: Nope.

Have you had any complications with this pregnancy?: I had to have my appendix out when I was 16 weeks pregnant, which required a 3-day hospital stay.

Are you high risk?: Nope.

Girl or Boy?: We don't know!!

Have you picked out any names yet? If so, what are they?: Yes; Addison or Gavin

Any food cravings yet?: I want to eat everything!

Whats been the strongest craving you've had?: Fruit or orange juice.

What is something you eat almost everyday?: Cereal.

Do you have any pregnant friends?: Sheri!

Do you frequent any message boards?: Yes... Iampregnant.com

Have you felt any movement yet?: All the time... it's the best!

Has dad felt any movement yet?: Yes... actually that's the best!!

Do you or dad ever talk to baby?: All the time!

When did you really first start to show?: 18 weeks.

Have any stretch marks?: Not yet... keeping my fingers crossed! :-)

How well have you been sleeping? Any strange dreams?: Terrible! I do not enjoy sleeping on my side... I feel achy.

Have you had any braxton-hicks contractions yet?: Not yet.

Has dad made any midnight runs for you yet? If so, what for?: Not yet...

Any baby shower plans?: Oh yeah!

Have you registered any where?: Not yet!

What was the first thing bought for baby?: A bib.

Are you going to take any birthing classes?: Yep... all scheduled.

Are you reading any pregnancy, baby, childcare books?: I have read a ton of books and internet articles.

Has anyone said anything unusual to you since you've been pregnant?: My husband's uncle told me to make sure I am rubbing the cocoa butter on my boobs... that was awkward. Also...NO ONE understands why we aren't finding out the sex. Get over it!
What is the best part about being pregnant?: Feeling the baby move. No one else gets to carry this baby and be his/her mom!

What is the worst part?: The morning sickness.

What are you most nervous about?: Everything.

When is your next doctor appointment?: I have another ultrasound on January 27th (to recheck the baby's kidneys) and then a 25-week appt. on February 4th!
Birth Plans...
At home or at a hospital?: Hospital!
Vaginal or C-Section?: Hopefully Vaginal...

Natural or Medicated?: Not sure yet.

Will you be induced?: I hope not...

Who will be in the delivery room with you?: My husband and mom.

Are you going to have a "doula"?: No.

What couple of things will you be sure to have with you?: My husband and a camera!
What do you think will annoy you during delivery?: Chaos.

Are you going to take pictures or videotape?: Pictures!!

Will dad cut the cord?: I hope so!

What is your opinion on circumcision?: We are still weighing the pros and cons.
Will any relatives come in from out of town?: Rocco's parents are going to visit soon after the birth!

Are you scared?: Yes.

What are you most scared about?: Something going wrong.

When the baby is here:

What is baby's coming home outfit?: I only have one for a boy...

Will you come home as soon as you can?: Probably.

What is the best thing about being in the hospital?: Constant attention.

What is the worst thing about being in the hospital?: The food.

What is the best thing about coming home?: Starting our new chapter!
What is the nursery's theme?: No theme really... gender neutral (it's a work in progress).

What is your favorite thing in the nursery?: So far... the crib.

Will you breastfeed or formula feed?: Breastfeed

Will you co-sleep?: No.

Will you cloth diaper?: YES!

What can't you wait for most?: Kissing and hugging my baby!

Take This Survey | Search Surveys | MySpace Surveys
Survey found on Bzoink

Silly Pregnancy Quizzes... Just for fun!

Your labor prediction quiz results are below.....

I know you were hoping we weren't going to say this, but don't expect this baby to come early. Your baby is nice and comfy tucked away in your womb and has no interest in joining the rest of the world. We predict your baby will be born after its due date. Your baby will most likely be born in the morning. Justmommies predicts that your baby will weigh approximately 7.8 pounds and that your labor will be about 12 hours long.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Results of my "Gender Prediction Quiz".... ;-)

Congratulations!


You have a 17% chance of having a boy.
And you have a 82% chance of having a girl.

And Here's Why...
You are carrying the extra weight around the hips and bottom, so it's a girl.
The hair on your legs is growing faster during pregnancy, so it's a boy.
Girls are carried high. You are going to have a girl.
Sleeping in a bed with your pillow to the south indicates that you will be having a girl.
Your feet are not colder than they were before pregnancy. You are having a girl.
You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread. You are having a girl.
Dad-to-be hasn't been gaining weight along with Mom-to-be, so it will be a girl.
The maternal grandmother doesn't have gray hair (dyed or natural), so a girl will be born.
You had morning sickness early in pregnancy, so you are expecting a girl.
You are not looking particularly good during pregnancy. Therefore, it must be a girl, because girls steal their mother's looks.
Your chest development has not been very dramatic during pregnancy. You should expect a boy.
Since the sum of the mother's age at conception and the number of the month of conception is an odd number, it will be a girl.
A needle on a thread held over your belly moves in circles, so you will have a boy.
Your urine is a dull yellow color, so you will have a girl.
You are craving sweets, which means that it is a girl.
Your nose hasn't changed during pregnancy, which indicates a girl.
You have been craving fruits, so it is a girl.
Your baby's heart rate is 140 or more beats per minute, so it's a girl.
You must have orange juice every day, so it's a girl.
You are having headaches, so it's a boy.
Your belly looks like a watermelon, so it's a girl.
You show them the palm of your hand, so it's a girl.
You use the body of the mug, so it's a girl.

20-week belly

This is tacky... but I took this picture in my work bathroom!! Here are me and baby at 20 weeks! I promise the next picture will be much more lovely!