Gett'in there

Now 33 weeks along things are starting to feel really real. Really, really, real. The baby's movements are different. They are much stronger and seem to mean more. He is getting ready to leave the warm confinement of my uterus and join us in the big, mysterious outside world. Next weekend is our baby shower (34 weeks along), the weekend after that we have a little weekend gettaway planned for Butch's birthday (35 weeks along), then it is just a downhill slide to 36, 37, 38... I am already starting to miss being pregnant! I love having this little secret inside my belly. No one else can experience his kicks, turns, hiccups and the enormous change he has brought about in my life. My heart feels open and my mind feels ready. Still though, I have so many questions. When will he come? What will he look like? How will I feel? All to be answered very soon. For now, while I wait, Butch and I continue to do everything possible to get "ready" (as if that's possible) for this little peanut to enter our world and change everything. We think we know, but there is no way to know until he's here. Can't wait!

It's a Boy!

Nolan James Scherz was born on 5/19/09 at 8:04 pm weighing in at 8 lbs, 14 oz, and 20 inches long. Julie was AMAZING. Can I say that again... AMAZING. Her strenth and grace during a labor that did NOT go at all as planned (& was NOT at all easy) was a sign of what an incredible mom she is going to be. I am so proud of her! Her situation brought to light the fact that the most important thing to remember during the birth of our baby Brooks will be his health and well being. I will be stubborn in my choice to try to birth naturally up to a certain point because I believe deep down it is what I was born to do! It is my right as a woman and a mother to try to have that. But no one should worry about us. Butch, my midwife and I all want our baby boy to come out healthy, lively and ready to cause trouble the next 18 years. We will without a doubt follow our hearts but also be reasonable with my and Brooks' abilities. I am feeling very emotional after the last several days of birthing drama, and want everyone to know I love you very much and I am so thankful you are in our lives. xoxo Katrina & Brooks

1st Mother's day

Although our little Brooks Daniel is not present outside my womb, he is very present in our lives. This day, my first mother's day, is another symbolic day on our journey together. I have always been a "mother" at heart although I have never been so close to actually wearing the crown, until today. Once he is here I am assured my life will never be the same and I will never experience a love so profound. I feel so lucky to have this chance, to experience this miracle, and although countless women around the world have and will go through exactly what I am going through, I have never felt so special. A big reason this experience has been so gratifying and hopeful is because of Butch. He has been my anchor, my support, my other half. Now there is room for one more in our lives & hearts, and we CANNOT WAIT to become a family.

Happy Mother's day to all of you beautiful women! Especially my dear friend Julie who is about to meet her son, Nolan, if not today, then one day very soon.

Nolan and Brooks close friends before they exit the womb!
Watching and waiting...


Butch, and two big voluptuous bellies!

28 Weeks Down

Oh my family!! This is one of my favorite pictures to-date. This "four" some has been the highlight of my days and nights... Laying around on the couch with my AMAZING husband, my little love "Leo" by my side (or at my feet), along with the growing life inside my womb. This is such a wonderful, full, fascinating experience. Thank you to everyone who has kept us in your thoughts and prayers. I continue to do very well and am very excited! We are entering our (me and the baby) 3rd trimester. I am having some sciatic nerve discomfort but I have found an awesome chiropractor who takes care of me. I also love, LOVE our midwife. We had a check up this week and she palpated my stomach (felt the baby's position), and I felt so safe in her hands, literally. She seemed so happy to be caring for us... "US". She is totally in tune with Butch's needs and wants to "get to know" the baby and me before the big day. She commented on his length, his big head (normal-big, not scary-big), and his fast heartbeat. We may have a busy one our hands. He was moving all over the place and it was making us all laugh. I reached down to touch him and his response was clearly meant for me. She said he knows my touch... we are so connected... 

So everything is very good. We are looking forward to every day ahead and will keep you posted.  Lots of love.

Belly Laughs

Okay for those of you who are curious about the bump, here it is. This is the start of my 25th week. I still have 3 months to go.... where is he going to fit? LOL. This is still a lot of fun! He is wriggling about as I speak.