whew.

Ok, so I've been neglecting my blogging duties, and I apologize. To make it up to you, I am giving you not one but TWO pictures this week:) Firstly, back to my traditional pregnant belly shots... Now at 27.5 weeks, I am obviously getting bigger and have switched into maternity pants full-time. Happily, I don't seem to be gaining much weight other than in my belly, so in THEORY it will come off easily at the end.

Secondly, I have graduated in my knitting skills from single-width, single-color scarves to BOOTIES. Having successfully completed this project in two days, I now consider myself capable of knitting anything at all, and I have every intention of doing so. Since I have about a week left before I can start subbing in Madison, I am using my down-time to play housewife. Jesse has been enjoying having his lunch packed for him every morning and coming home to find his house in better shape than he left it. I have been enjoying watching lots of movies, knitting, and nesting in our new place. I can't even express in words how happy I am to know that 2.0 has his very own nursery and Jesse and I have the physical and financial space we need to support him:)

In other news, we are still trying to navigate the fun and exciting ordeal of insurance and which birth place will best suit our philosophical and financial ideals. Things are not looking promising for the birthing center, even though we both LOVED it there. We would have to pay them up front in order to be fully reimbursed by the insurance, and I don't think we'll be able to come up with that kind of funding so quickly. I'm hoping to get quotes from the hospitals in the area within a week so that I can choose and start back up with the prenatal appointments.

I realized yesterday that in 9.5 weeks, I'll be considered full-term, which means that I 2.0 would not be considered premature from that point forward. I can't believe how much things are changing and how quickly this pregnancy is flying by! He just gave me a big kick... I guess he'd like me to say hello to all of you for him.

We all send lots of love! Thanks for checking in!!
~Leanne, Jesse, and a very active 2.0

about the registry

A few quick notes about my registry for those who might be looking:
Firstly, I'm keeping a running list of everything we acquire posted here so that people know if I've purchased/received something already. Secondly, I have mostly registered (at babiesrus.com) for somewhat "practical" items like thermometers, because those are the things I know we need. I figure everyone who wants to get the baby something cute wants to pick it out themselves anyway, and I trust you guys.... So, what I guess I'm saying is, while we would love to receive the things that I registered for, we want you to feel free to do whatever you want. Hopefully this will help guide you if you're wondering what else we might still need.
Here's the list of what we have so far:
I got a lot of new clothes for baby James... I'm not going to list everything, but most items are for size 3-9 months. I have a few things for every size up to 18 months, but could use a little more of the smaller summer stuff to get us started and/or bigger stuff to save for later.
Baby Book (very hungry caterpillar themed)

Newborn Diapers (4 pkgs)... this is probably plenty for this size, especially since we're planning on a cloth diaper service. A pkg or two of some bigger sizes would probably get used up, but it's not one of my higher priorities at this point

Wipes (2 pkgs)

Nursing Pads (1 pkg)

Medela bottles (1 pkg)

Lamaze tummy time playmat and positioner

Galloping Fun Jumperoo
Crib

Rocking Chair
Nursing Stool
Lanolin (2 oz bottle)

Memory Box
Chicco Umbrella Stroller
hooded towels (2)
washclothes (7)
Baby Nail Clippers/Tweezers
Cradle
Ducky Booties☺
Diaper Bag

Changing Pad Cover
Changing Pad
Bottle Warmer/Pacifer Sterilizer
Piggy Bank
Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
What to Expect when you’re expecting
Hoppy Days Bouncer
Receiving blankets (4-froggies, 4-sports, 4-jungle animals, 5-blue patterns, 1-very fuzzy black/white stripes, 1- yellow, 2- footprint pattern)
Boppy w/ 2 slipcovers
Organic baby t-shirt
Organic Burp Cloths (3)
Organic Hooter Hider (coverage for breast feeding)
Baby Bjorn
Organic T-shirt Onesies (9), Bears Jersey Onesie, Lizard Long-sleeved Onesie
High Chair
Baby hats! (6)
Bibs (7), Northwestern Bib
Pack n’ Play
"Life is Good" outfit
Bassinet
Wrist Rattles (6)
Swaddling Wrap
Socks (4pr)
Precious Moments Teddy Nightlight
Teddy Bear (2)
Caterpillar piano toy
Lavender aromatherapy stuffed puppy
Infant Carseat (up to 20 lbs, rear-facing)
Wipes warmer
Infant Bathtub
Booties (4 pr)
The Ultimate Lullaby Collection (CD set/lyric book), Dreamland World Lullaby CD
Books: The Little Engine that Could, Goodnight Moon Counting Book, Beatrix Potter Nursery Rhymes, The Night Before Christmas, Dinosaur, ROAR!, Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, What do Bunnies do All Day?, Love you Forever, Runaway Bunny, Pat the Bunny, Sleepytime Song Book

and a happy new year!

Jesse and I had a mutual day off today, and we both decided to do NOTHING! I don't remember the last time that happened, but it has definitely been months. What a joy:) It has been nice to be back here, although I'm feeling antsy about the move at this point. We set the date of departure for January 12th, so hopefully we'll have enough time to settle in before Jess starts work on the 17th. I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do to make money for the home-front once we get there, so if anyone has any brilliant ideas, let me know. It seems likely that I will be carrying over my waitressing prowess to the great state of Wisconsin.
In other news, I spent my Christmas in San Diego with Mom's side of the family, and we all had an incredible time. The baby was a big fan of the star trek museum, as well as the box seats at the poinsettia bowl (he was especially thrilled with the all-beef hot dogs with
sauerkraut!). He is also grateful to Santa (and Auntie Kate) for maternity clothes which prevent mom from squeezing into her pre-pregnancy jeans here in month 6. Belly pics to return next week, i think.
In lieu of belly photos this week, I thought I'd post a couple pics of Jesse and me from our summer trip to visit my family, for those who may not know what our faces look like yet!

Go Jesse! Go Bears!

Hello all!

Courtney came to town and treated me to a trip to Babies-R-Us this weekend.  She is a die-hard Cheesehead, but she bought us this Bears onesie anyway:)

Also, WE HAVE MORE BIG NEWS.....

No, not twins (thank heavens!)

Jesse got the transfer to Madison!!!! We are moving in early January, and he will start work at the West Towne Mall on January 17th.  I'm so proud and excited I hardly know what to do with myself.

Many loves!

~me

It's ALIIIIIVEEEE

The little guy in my belly is really starting to feel like a reality to us now!
Aside from a few little flutters in past weeks, this week marks the beginning of 2.0's ability to make himself known. I have felt him bouncing around since Thanksgiving morning, but today Jesse was able to feel the kicking for the first time. In addition, I felt my first pang of concern today that I have about four months left of someone bludgeoning me from the inside. Oh well, here's hoping he gets it all out of his system now! (I can dream, can't I?) The other first of the week was that two adults that I didn't know asked me when I was due... so I guess I'm really starting to show. Although, both women admitted to a moment of terror between question and answer where it occured to them that I might not be "due" for anything in particular. Jess says I should have toyed with them. Maybe next time:)
My friend Courtney is coming to visit from Denver tonight, and I'm looking forward to a few days of being girly and ridiculous. (Poor Jesse!) Other than that, not much to report. We should have a firm answer about Madison from Apple within the next few days, and I'll be sure to update when we do. Take care, everyone, and remember to be extra nice to service folks as we approach the holiday.
We love you!!!
~The Bornselhofts

IT'S A.......

So, today Jesse and I went to the doctor for our 20-wk ultrasound appointment, and were dismayed by the news that we were supposed to have a separate appointment for the ultrasound itself.... but since even doctors know better than to argue with a pregnant woman, we had an ultrasound anyway:) Unfortunately, the doctor was uncertain of the gender and told us he had an "inkling" it was a girl.... this gave me an "inkling" that he was a quack, and so I spent the rest of my morning trying not to sob (unsuccessfully).
Luckily, I was able to get in to see the ultrasound technician this afternoon at 3, and she was significantly more competent:)
Not only did she FIND our little man's penis, she gave me a picture with an arrow pointing to it and wrote "IT'S A BOY!" across the bottom (See left). She also let me know that the baby is perfect in every way (as I suspected) and that he is active, healthy, and exactly halfway to the end of incubation:)



Here, we see 2.0 rubbing his perfect face with his perfect hand... okay, so he kind of looks like a globule... let me have my moment!

Much love,
Proud parents-to-be of a perfect little boy

holy registry, batman!

Hello all!

Firstly, I'm pleased to announce that I left my $150 in a pants pocket which I found in the dryer yesterday.  (Hurrah for the pregnant brain... I had forgotten I was doing laundry in the first place...) Secondly, Jesse and I have started our baby registry and are researching all kinds of neat baby stuff.  I am starting to feel like a hippie-mom, because we have decided to try a cloth diaper service (http://www.mothernaturesdiapers.com/) and I watched "The Business of Being Born" tonight, which has me looking into natural childbirth, midwives, birthing centers, and the like.  So, to boost my sense of modern consumerism, I found a wildly expensive stroller:)

(http://www.toysrus.com/registry/)

Lots of love,

Leanne