Three's a Charm

...at least that is how the saying goes...and that is true for my folks who will welcome three grandbabies in one year!! My sister Megs is pregnant and the new bundle of joy is due November 1st (a great due date!)...little Albert is now a BIG brother!! And I already got to hear his/her heartbeat!

I want MORE!

Finally (like they haven't been busy or anything) my sister's hubby put up a few pics....here are a couple.....although I want to see MORE!!

The New Mama to "Bertie"

The Sturhahn Family

Proud Marmee...three grandkids in less than three years!

Albert Gregory has Arrived!!

Totally excited to announce the birth of my new nephew and GODSON, Albert Gregory Sturhahn!! He arrived at 8:12pm EST and weighed in at 7 pounds 13 ounces (not small at all for 3 weeks early!) and 20.5 inches long!!! Mom and Baby are doing quite well, although I wish I could talk to them more and be there and I WANT TO SEE PICTURES!!! Amazing to think I now have 5 nephews and 6 nieces....although this is the first niece/nephew on my side of the family and my first GODCHILD!! Can't wait to hug and meet him. And did I say SEND PICTURES??? Thanks to everyone's prayers!!

Prayers Please....Baby Sturhahn

My sister Meghan called me at 630 this morning, so I immediately knew it was baby news. She went in for her check up today (her due date is the 20th) to find out she is already 5 cm dilated....I guess that uncomfortable feeling Megs the last couple of days has been LABOR!! (reminds me of how it all happened with Emma...a bad night sleep was active labor!) So the labor nerves are starting....the doc wants her to come to the hospital and will see what happens next....Mom of course (just like Emma's birth) is in Daytona, FL for Caitlin's national soccer tournament....so she is busily making her way to the airport to catch the next flight out to NYC...at least this time she is on the right coast!! So please pray for a safe labor and delivery and a healthy baby boy!! We will keep you posted!! Wish I could beam myself to NYC!!!

A Prayer to St. Gerard for Safe Delivery
O great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of your meek and humble Savior, and devoted child of Mother of God, enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of charity which glowed in your heart and made you an angel of love.
O glorious Saint Gerard, because when falsely accused of crime, you did bear, like your Divine Master, without murmur or complaint, the calumnies of wicked men, you have been raised up by God as the patron and protector of expectant mothers. Preserve me from danger and from the excessive pains accompanying childbirth, and shield the child which I now carry, that it may see the light of day and receive the purifying and life-giving waters of baptism through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

*And while I think they have the name picked out, here are the Saints of the Day...hehe.*
St. Bibiana
St. Chromatius
St. Lupus of Verona
St. Pontian

Baby Sturhahn Shower

We had a really good time throwing Megs a baby shower. Enjoy the pics.

Going to get Aunty Megs

This was the cute Hanna outfit Angel wore to go pick up Aunty Megs at the airport!! She arrived Thursday and we are so happy to have her hear and "litter Bertie" as I am calling the Baby since Albert is a little weird for me yet as it is my dad's name. Pics soon to follow of her nice round tummy (and her!) I got to feel him kick tonight, it was wonderful and so exciting!

Color Blue and Little Trucks?

Yes, those are a few of the things we will have to start getting used to as my sister Meghan just found out she is having a BOY!!!! As one of four girls, and now having two of my own, adding a little man to the family will be lots of fun...I can actually look at the boy clothes and toys now too!! Congrats Megs and Chris and can't wait to meet Little Mr. Sturhahn!!

"Little Peanut"

Here are some awesome pics of my sister's "little peanut" due this December. Isn't he or she so cute??

Updates

PopPop Update:
He is doing well, still at Northwoods Lodge but hopefully not for too much longer. He has never complained of pain, just boredom!! He has been a bit disoriented but he tends to get that way when he isn't in his normal surroundings. He is walking pretty well again and the swelling in his hand seems to be getting better. He is in a big brace for his arm, not a hard cast anymore. He tends to get up and out of his bed on his own still so at least he is still wanting to be independent...however he also keeps setting the bed alarm off!! Poor guy....we try to keep him happy by bringing him goodies and the girls to make him smile!!

Pepe Update:
Pepe is still in the hospital although the doctors say he is doing well. He is getting his appetite back which is good because that wasn't going too well at first. He still has the drainage tube left and cannot be discharged until that is taken out. Right now they are trying to get his blood chemistry back in normal ranges. First he was anemic, then his potassium levels drop etc....so trying different things to fix that so he doesn't have to have a transfusion. He gets up several times a day to walk and slowly get his strength back. So we are hoping that maybe in the next day or two he can go home.

Other updates:
My sister Meghan found out her official due date for Baby Sturhahn is December 20th!! She is still feeling really well (remind me not to hate her!). Dad is still in Florida for his dad but will be coming home Saturday. We are supposed to have 80-85 degree weather this weekend starting Thursday so that should be nice!!

Christmas Baby

Well....congrats to my sis, Megs and Chris...they are EXPECTING...due probably around Christmas...will keep you posted!! I get to go to her first appointment with her in NYC this Friday since we will be there!!