Catching up

So the last weeks have come and gone and unfortunately posting hasn't made the top of the list...
Basketball season is in full swing for me at school and this year I purposely scheduled all our home games early in the season so I could be there for them before the baby comes, rather than having to get people to do all that goes into it.
Still feeling pretty good, not always the most comfortable but needless to say if that is as bad as it gets I feel very fortunate. We are down to only a few weeks...amazing how fast time passes.
I have included pictures to hopefully catch everyone up on what has been going on...

Before Thanksgiving Pete's Aunt and Uncle were up for visit from TX. We spent an afternoon together, had lunch and enjoyed time together!!! It was great to see them.

For Thanksgiving this year we spent it in Florida with my parents and all my brothers and their families. It was great to be in warm weather and see everyone. Pete had a little buddy, my nephew Aidan as he (Pete) did some misc. jobs around their house.

The entire crew of Haeckers...from WI, VA, FL, IL and us.

Pete and I posing as a family of 2 for one of the final times!

All the cousins...soon to have one more added

This year for Christmas Pete and I were home. We spent Christmas Day going to church, exchanging gifts with one another and then we headed over to Erik and Alyssa's and had a great dinner with them and Alyssa's family. We will be getting together with my parents and brother hopefully next weekend!!! It was low key and quiet...can't complain at all.

A belly picture of our little person, which we can't wait to meet!





Merry Christmas from Pete and I. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and continue to get more excited to share baby news with you as it develops. (Doctors appointment on Friday)

This is the mommy speaking...really the pacifier not one for the baby...aren't we glad I will be home with the baby!!!

Here are some quick pictures of Bailey testing out the new equipment for the baby. It looks like he approves. Please note: for all those concerned, the pacifier will be disinfected before the baby uses it.
Pete

Doctors office called today to say all results were fine from the glucose test!!! Good News!! Our little world has been fairly routine! We ordered baby furniture last weekend as we figured it was about time to start getting things in order since we are down to about 10 weeks left and counting. Am feeling pretty good, baby is moving all the time which is still an amazing thing to me each and everyday!! It is fun to have Pete feel it moving all around and kicking. Have a little bit of a belly, as a mom told me the other day in car line, "you are beginning to look plump", not sure how I feel about this comment, really wanted to say I'm not a hot dog. However, I guess everyone has their own expressions.

Baby Update

Last week I went for an appointment in which they did the glucose test and drew blood. Doctor said baby's heart rate was in the high 130's/low 140's which is much lower than it was the last several visits, when it has been in the high 160's. Doctor seemed content with weight gain, baby's size, etc.
They did call yesterday however and said that my numbers from the glucose test were slightly high and want me to come back in for the 3 hour test. So next Monday I will go spend some quality time at the office and give them several samples of my blood, I certainly can't think of any better way to spend Monday morning can you?? Anyway we figure we will wait to see what they have to say before we really concern ourselves with the situation. At this point I am more unhappy with having to be stuck 4 times than anything else, but again we will cross bridges when we get to them!! Can't really believe overall how fast the time is going and that at this point we are in the home stretch!
Other than that life continues to be about the same, Pete is getting use to his new position at Nipsco and I am keeping busy with school as basketball season officially starts today and parent teacher conferences are next week!!!

Another Baby Boy

Congratulations Tim, Miriam and Big Sister Lauren on your new addition to your family!

David Henry was born Tuesday Oct. 21st at 3:39pm.

He weighed 8lbs 5 oz and was 22 inches long (apparently he is taking after dad not mom!!)

Glad to hear everyone is doing well!

This past weekend we celebrated Cade's birthday while camping with many friends. We headed to Tippecanoe State Park Friday evening and spent the weekend. Cade's birthday party was Saturday. The weather was nice, a little cold at night but everyone survived and had a good time. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

Alyssa and her now 1 year old son Cade!

Tate enjoying leaves of the Fall
Mary and Alyssa
The theme for the birthday was Smores, this is Cade's cake
Pretty sure he enjoyed his cake, He liked mushing his hands into it and the fact that nobody was stopping him

A fistful of Cake...YUM!!
Tate was always busy doing something

We went on a hike and climbed the fire tower...the leaves were just starting to change colorsThe happy family that will soon be 3 plus Bailey of course!
Nights around the campfire
You could find our campsite but our fire, thanks to Uncle Chris
Luke and Tammy


Tammy and Levi catching some bugs

The Hildebrandt boys, Tate, Erik and Cade
Cade also keeping himself busy, or looking for trouble: take your pick
Cade was sharing his "plug"(pacifier) with uncle Pete
Nothing else will fit in the car...apparently the camping trip has ended!

Happy 1st Birthday Cade!!! We Love You!!!

Congratulations Dave and Elizabeth on your new little guy!!

Henry David was welcomed into their family yesterday morning at around 11:45am... a couple of days ahead of even the planned c-section. Apparently even though they still had to do a c-section Henry had his own timing in mind!!! We are excited he has arrived!! He weighed in at 6lbs 10 oz and was 19 inches long!

This past week I took my 5th graders to Outdoor Education for 3 days at Camp Lutherhaven. Canoeing, hiking, wetland discovery, kick the can, learning to us a compass were just a few of the many activites that they took part in. A good time was had by all!!!

Baby Update
Last doctors appointment she ckecked me and said things looked good. Babies heartbeat was in the high 160's to low 170's. According to some, they think we are having a girl because it has seemd to be a fairly steady fast rate. Only time will tell. Hard to believe we have reached the last trimester!!! Pete can now feel the baby kicking when he puts his hand on my stomach. Baby seems to move around a lot, which is exciting. I go back to the doctor in a couple weeks for the glucose test!!! Updates to follow...

Pete took his kayak for the first time this year...he tried taking Bailey along. Bailey wasn't so crazy about sitting n in his seat, he really wanted to lay on the front of the boat and sunbath instead, but he doesn't seem to realize it isn't the most steady place to ride. He did spend some time swimming next to Pete.

The college friends got together a few weekends ago for a combined baby shower. Lots of fun catching up with everyone and sharing the excitement of new babies!!!

Heidi came from Little Rock to help throw the shower!!

Kelli and her son Ian who was born last Feb.

Elizabeth due officially in Nov. but having a c-section on Oct. 16th
Miriam pregnant with number 2 due the end of Oct.
The girls in order of due date...Miriam (October) Elizabeth (November) and Mary (January)
No we did not plan the red, white, and blue but it worked out well!

The whole gang with the exception of Melissa who couldn't make it, who is due in Dec. wanted to make sure we covered all months!
Heidi, Miriam, Mary, Elizabeth, Kelli, and Ian

Happy Birthday Tammy (plus a day)!!!
Hope you had a good day!

This past Sunday, I went up to IL, for a baby shower for Elizabeth!! She is looking good and counting down the days till Baby Gottschalk arrives!

Elizabeth and Dave opening gifts.

The happy couple showing off the mobile that goes with their bedding!! (Probably Elizabeth is more excited about it than Dave.)
Baby Bellies meet!

College friends waiting for first babies!!

Elizabeth and Mary showing off bellies!

This year we celebrated my dad's birthday by going to a Badger's Game in Madison, WI. Paul and Angie's family came from VA and Greg and Dawn's family came up from IL and Pete and I joined in the fun. The weather was great...

Aaron, Katie, Hannah, and Cole

5th Quarter and a very upbeat marching band

The gang that sat together in one group of seats, Grandpa, Grandma, Aaron, Katie, Hannah, Cole, Pete and I On the way out of the stadium...after a big win!


Pete, Katie, and I

Hannah and Cole
Grandpa and Grandma
I am trying to make him a football fan...at least he is smiling
Back at the hotel...some hung out by the pool

Some went sliding and swimming

Hannah took Aaron out at the bottom of the slide!!