Baby Apple

I’m 32 weeks and counting! We had a growth ultrasound on Friday. Baby Apple is now 4 lbs and if I go full term will approximately be 8lbs when she’s born, yikes! Hopefully she’ll be a little under that. She wasn’t too active during the ultrasound so we didn’t see too much going on but we did get to see her feet and she has mommy’s funny toes. I have funny toes where the 2nd toe is longer than the big toe and Apple’s toes were like that in the ultrasound. I think her cousin Kaylee has those toes too. I got them from my dad. I guess it’s hereditary on the Anotado side. We saw a picture of her nose too and I think she has my Filipino nose. I’ll try to post a couple ultrasound pictures later on this week.

My doctor put me off of work until I deliver so I’m officially on leave, yay! I really didn’t want to go back to work anyways. Now at least I don’t feel like I’m left hanging not knowing whether or not I’m going back to work or not. My doctor said everything looks good but since my family tends to deliver a little early she just put me out just in case. We have so much stuff to do before little Apple arrives. Gabe is busy working on closet organizers for Apple’s closet so that we can put all her diapers, clothes, toys, books, etc.. away. I can’t wait until the nursery is done. I think I’ll feel a little better once it’s ready for her. Hopefully she won’t come before the nursery is done.

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is already next week. This year just flew by. I want to take a little maternity shoot sometime soon for our Christmas cards so hopefully we’ll be able to do that before things get really busy.

I hope everyone and their families and friends are safe from all those fires. Hopefully the brave firefighters will be able to put them all out soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families that were affected.

Alright everyone have a great week and a very Happy and safe Thanksgiving. Till next time!

On Saturday, our families and friends threw us one huge baby shower. We just wanted one shower for both sides and it was pretty big. There were about 100 people that showed up on a hot November day. I guess it’s better than rain.

Everything turned out great from the invitations, to the decorations, giveaways, yummy food, and desserts. We got everything we need and then some. Everyone was so generous. We had a diaper raffle and received over 1800 diapers, yikes! We’re still receiving gifts in the mail this week and our diaper count is now over 2000!!! I wonder how long that’s going to last. Gabe is working on organizing the closet this weekend so that we can put away all the diapers and baby gear. We feel so loved! Here are some pictures from the shower:

Thank you Cynthia for the awesome invitations!

Thank you to my mom, Gabe’s mom, and Tita Beth for all the yummy food!

Thank you Mon and Laura for the Portos desserts and to Ellaine for the red velvet cupcakes!

Thank you Gabe and John for setting everything up and for bbqing the tons of meat for 3.5 hours!!!

Thank you Kay for the candy apple favors and for the fun games and prizes!

Thank you Ellaine, Ed, and Tita Cel for the candy lei, cute decorations, and beautiful centerpieces!!!

Anotado cousins, Kuya and Kaylee Jo, Annie, Lucas, & Jayden in the bounce house

The Dang cousins and the Tran cousins

Phans, Trans, & friends, the homies – Villaverts, Yangs, Millers, Trains, Ruizs, & Kanamoris

The Yus, Treanors, & Sheybanis

Mey & Tiff, Cindy & Chloe, Kevin & Arlou

My coworkers (thanks Dana for the tents), and Gabe’s coworkers the Newlyweds (2 weeks) Dennis & Loraine, and the Lopez’s

Four generations of Camus (my mom’s side) Kay, Kaylee, me, Apple, Mom, & Lola, (Auntie Faye got in the picture too)

Playing the string game (Esther’s was my favorite since it was the shortest), the match the baby to the star game, Lucas & Tim competing for the clothespin game.

Opening presents and counting all the diapers

The kiddos taking a break from the bounce house watching us open presents and having a snack

Thank you everyone for spending the day with us, for the generous gifts and diapers, and for helping us prepare for Apple’s arrival! Apple can’t wait to meet all of you very soon!!!

Love, Gabe, Jenn, & Apple

So I’m 30 weeks now and my Dr extended my bedrest for another week. I have to go back Friday to see whether or not I’m going out for good or am going back to work. I’m kinda getting used to staying at home even though it gets boring at times I wouldn’t mind extending my leave until Apple gets here. Whatever is best for the baby so we’ll see what the Dr says on Friday.

This past weekend Matt and Patty came over to create some artwork for Apple’s room. It took a couple hours since we had to buy supplies then Matt made some sketches and then drew them on the canvases. Then we started to paint the backgrounds (that’s the only part I helped paint since I’m bad at art and didn’t want to mess it up) and then Matt, Patty, and Gabe painted the pictures of the animals. I wanted to include some different animals that weren’t part of the bedding so that there’s a little bit of variety than just 4 main animals. The animals on the bedding are an elephant, hippo, zebra, and koala. The animals that we added are a monkey, a giraffe, and a lion. Matt was the art teacher so he told us what colors to use on what part of the paintings. It took all day to complete but they came out so cute. I love them and I know Apple will too! Thank you Matt and Patty for coming over and creating some artwork for Apple. Daddy did a great job too! Here’s a couple pictures of the process and the final masterpieces.

Matt's Sketches

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween! Happy Sweet November! Don’t forget to vote. I can’t believe the holidays are almost here and Apple too!