TOO Cute Thank You's!

I wanted some special Thank You cards made for all the great gifts Baby B was getting.

Aren't these the absolute cutest Thank You cards you ever did see?

My lovely friend and creative genius has a great etsy store that you should check out!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cursivepaper?ref=top_trail

Being Weird and Pregnant

Cute Funny Baby - 34 Week Ultrasound

September 25th we had what might be our last ultrasound before Baby B arrives. My mom, Jason's mom and Kathleen were in town and got to be there with us. It was wonderful!
The baby looked adorable and SO real! Last time sometimes the little monkey looked like a real baby but mostly just like a jumbled picture that I didn't get.
The Ultrasound technician started out by saying over and over....."What a funny baby! This is a funny baby!" We didn't get it at first, and Jason was somewhat offended at first not knowing what she meant. Apparently the baby wouldn't stop sticking out it's tongue and puckering it's lips :) Then the tech went on to say, over and over again how cute this baby was....and the pictures are pretty cute if I do say so myself!
I never thought I'd be one of those people/parents that tried to see myself or J in the baby but, that is Jason's nose ALL the way and I think my big lips but that chin....no idea! We'll have to wait and see :)
Cutest profile on the block! We were all in tears at some point during the appointment.

During the ultrasound the baby had the hiccups. Watching Baby B's spin contract with each hiccup I was feeling was crazy cool!
The baby was also breech. Seriously the head, arms and feet were all curled up in the top part of my right side....ALL of this baby was just chilling there. This explains why the nerves in my right leg were always in SO much pain!
On Monday, I had a doctors appointment and we went over all the details of what they do when a baby is breech. I had no idea they try to physically turn the baby themselves. Not shocking to hear, but, apparently its such a painful procedure that they give you an epidural before they begin and induce immediately following or they just schedule a C-section. Not my favorite conversation.
Then my hilariously amazing doc puts her hand on my lower abdomen and says, "when did you get that ultrasound?" I told her 2 days ago. She looks shocked and says, "cause that feels like a head." She continues with the exam...side note, no one told me my first below the waist exam would be that painful. WHOA, not prepared for that!....She then takes me to the ultrasound room to check the baby's position. And, I kid you not, she places her hand delicately on my arm and exclaims, "My outpatient skills are amazing! The baby is down here and in the right position!"

GO BABY B!!!! Way to move and save mommy the horrifying experience of them turning you!
Now we just have to pray this little monkey doesn't keep moving! Stay put kid-o!

NURSERY - Check!

After several weeks of dreaming, 3 build n' play parties and 3 amazing out of town "designers" the Nursery is FINALLY ready!

Here's the work in progress.....The final touches....
Hanging curtains and clocks
My mom doing stuff and Kat and Marelen doing stuff
Me....exhausted and looking VERY pregnant!


And here is the finished (well, almost finished) product.
I should take better pictures with something other than my phone!
It's my new favorite room in the house! Baby B officially has the coolest room ever! I am so pleased how it came together!

I can't say Thank You enough to all the amazing people who came out and helped us with our nursery! We have the BEST friends and family!!!

I had a Baby Shower

My AMAZING friends - Rachael, Kendra, Alicia, Dana and Meredith - Got together and threw a Super fun "ninja baby" shower for us!
It was at this little bar in Chicago called the Suite Lounge. Love this place! Best carrot cake martini ever (only wish I had had one while I was there)! Since it was a couples shower, being at a bar made it much less weird for the boys.
Everything was so personalized to Jason and I. You could tell every detail was thought out with such love! Thank you ladies for a fun, memorable party! MUAH!

New outfit + HUGE belly

No Burgett party is complete without mustaches! Thanks for the chocolate mustache pops Sheri!
PRESENTS!!!!! Loved opening them with Jason...he's a WAY better reactor than I am!
Cupcakes and diaper cake!!!!
And these lovlies came ALL the way to Chicago to celebrate with us! It wouldn't have been the same without them.My mom even had these adorable buttons made that everyone had to put on as they come into the shower....how cute is that! I will say, the teams were about even :)

SO Fun! Baby B is ready and loaded up with more gear than he or she could possibly ever need. Thanks to everyone that came out, partied and spoiled us rotten!

Feeling Scared....Is This Normal?

I have felt a little down this week.
Living with chronic pain for the past 6 months is finally getting to me. My right leg has had waves of pain everyday for literally 6 months or more. It SUCKS! I've tried to take it in stride and keep perspective on how blessed I've been this pregnancy to have nothing major happen and mostly I've done pretty well. This week, however, I'm just so over being in pain daily! I'm exhausted from waking up from the pain throughout the night and want relief! I'm just really missing this carefree girl.

I'm also revisiting the nervousness about birth and raising a child that I felt the week I found out I was pregnant. The closer we get to the actual birth I keep thinking, "what the heck are we doing? We don't know nothin' about birthin' or raising no babies".

Of course I know what scripture says about fear, anxiety and the blessing that children are....I just need those truths to sink down deep into my soul this week cause I'm just scared :) This is normal...right?

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6,7

Texas Babies Wear Boots

So I was talking to my cousin Mercedes about teaching my child about their Texas heritage despite the fact that we don't live there. While discussing the things every Texan (by blood or location) should learn we came up with a fun idea.
You know those books Urban Babies Wear Black, or Sporty Babies Wear Sweats? (If not you should! they're great. Click here to find out about these books)
Well, what if there was one called Texas Babies Wear Boots that we could make especially for Baby B to learn about what it means to be Texan?
Here's a few things we have so far:

Texas Babies wear boots
Texas Babies go to the rodeo
Texas Babies eat Tex-Mex
Texas Babies love southern hospitality
Texas Babies like the heat
Texas Babies visit the Alamo
Texas Babies say Y'all OR Yes Ma'am and Yes Sir
Texas Babies drink coke not pop
Texas Babies learn about ALL six flags
Texas Babies know they are Texan first and American second
Texas Babies sing Texas, Our Texas with great pride
Texas Babies pick out their salsa the way they would pick out a fine piece of art
Texas Babies know what "fixinto" means OR that Blue Bell's the best ice cream in the country
Texas Babies have cute accents
Texas Babies make baby food taste better with ranch OR salsa
Texas Babies clap when they hear the stars at night are big and bright
Texas Babies accessorize with belt buckles or bows
Texas Babies take pictures in Bluebonnets
Texas Babies give "sugars"
Texas Babies say Grace
Texas Babies cut their teeth on ribs

So, Texas people, what are some things we should add? What should my precious baby not being born in Texas learn about what it means to be Texan? Thoughts? Suggestions?

p.s. we'll share the final project if you ask nicely :) so please don't steal our idea