yep, you guessed it...

...more pictures! What else do you expect from new proud parents? These shots were taken by the Terreri grandparents--they are thrilled with their new baby grandson. Enjoy!

More pictures!

Sorry for the delay folks-- I know some of you have been waiting very patiently for pictures. It's just that every time I think I have a free moment, I'm needed again! Welcome to parenthood!

Welcome Baby Evan!

As I sit here typing one-handed, I am holding our new baby boy:

Hugh Evan Terreri

Born Monday, June 5
9:54 a.m.
8 lbs 0 oz 19 in

We were all very surprised about his weight-- the doctors predicted 7 lbs at the most! Labor and delivery was smooth-- well, as smooth as that process can go! ;) We arrived at the hospital around 10 p.m. on Sunday night and we are all back at home now and doing very well. Evan has a very sweet disposition (so far!) and is doing well with feeding, sleeping... and yes, pooping-- a lot!! I promise to post more details later. For now, here are some photos.

no baby yet....

For those wondering, or anxiously checking the site, Baby T is still very comfortable hanging out in his/her little apartment. I on the other hand am ready to send an eviction notice! I'm not too terribly uncomfortable, and am still sleeping very well, but I'm just really anxious to meet this baby!! I did receive some good news at my doctor's appt. this week-- I am already 3 cm dialated and 80% effaced. So, whenever labor does start, I'll be ahead of the game! The doc also determined that the baby is head-down and ready to go-- let's get this show on the road!

Just thought I'd give you all an update... stay tuned!

yes, pregnant people go to happy hour...

...it's just not as "happy!" Last Friday we went to an FIT alumni happy hour that Jason worked hard to organize. It was a huge success, as several FIT aviation alumni turned out for the event. I included a few pictures-- as you can see, the belly is enormous!

baby shower, part 2

Last Friday Jason's office threw us a wonderful baby shower. They had an incredible spread of food, including an adorable cake, and we received so many nice baby gifts! We were flattered by the time, effort and thoughtfulness of everyone. Thanks to the City of Atlanta Dept. of Aviation!

36 weeks and eggplant parmesan

Jason and I went out for dinner last night to our local Italian restaurant, Valentino's. I ordered eggplant parmesan, which I don't usually get but really like. It's a small, family-owned restaurant and so the owner came by our table to make small talk. Noticing that I am very pregnant and was eating eggplant, he asked if I was trying to have the baby soon. Apparently, eggplant is known to kick-start labor. Whether it's an old wives' tale or not, there are some Italian restuarants that have pictures on their walls of what they call "eggplant babies." To date, Valentino's has had four. You can be sure to find me at Valentino's frequently in the next few weeks!

It's hard [for me] to believe, but I will be 36 weeks pregnant (9 months) this Thursday. As of today, I am one month out from my due date of June 8. Of course, I've recently told everyone that I'm shooting for May 30. I'm hoping a steady diet of eggplant will help out... Things are still going very well. There are times when I feel really uncomfortable, but thankfully it's not constant. I've included another belly pic (maybe my last?!) for your viewing pleasure. I'm amazed at the size of this thing! Jason's comment is always, "freaky." He has such a way with words.

Thankfully, from now until d-day, we have no more weekends of traveling or events, etc. It has been a very busy last few months, so it will be nice to stay at home and wait for the baby.

13.1 miles in Nashville

In case you have ever wondered where Jason gets his athletic enthusiasm, look no further than his parents. This past weekend, Barbara and Hugh successfully completed their first half-marathon (13.1 miles) at the Nashville Country Music Marathon. Despite the threat of rain, the weather for race day turned out to be perfect-- overcast and high 60s to low 70s. Jason and I showed up as the support crew (see our t-shirts below) and cheered his parents on at the start and finish lines. With more than 22,000 race participants and the thousands of spectators, the energy in the crowd was electrifying!

Hugh finished in 2:27 and Barbara finished in 3:10. Alongside them was their friend Phyllis from Hilton Head who finished in 2:41. And, we're happy to report, no one had to be carried over the finish line! In fact, they are already planning for their next race!

baby shower!

At nearly 8.5 months pregnant (33 weeks), I had my baby shower this past weekend. It was such a great time! From Thursday night until Sunday afternoon, we had a house full of family and friends. Sure, I was deliriously exhausted by Sunday night, but it was worth it!

Friday night we had pizza and beer at the house while everyone started coming into town. The big surprise Friday afternoon was my step-mom and step-sister who showed up at the house! My best friend Heather, her husband and little girl Isabella also arrived. The last time I saw Isabella, she was about one month old and she's now almost one year! I included a cute picture of little Bella eating spinach.

The shower was Saturday afternoon and took place at a beautiful historic bed and breakfast in a nearby town. The rain that we had all evening and morning cleared in time for the shower and made for a sunny, blue-sky afternoon. The incredible lunch was topped off by an array of fruit and cake served with chocolate fondue, but even more exciting for me was the bucket of crushed ice! One of my few pregnancy cravings (aside from donuts and cherry coke) has been crushed ice. The gift opening was fun-- lots of "awwww" and "how cute!" comments, and plenty of laughs. Everyone who came was asked to bring a favorite child's book for the baby and to explain why it was meaningful. We had a lot of fun revisiting our own childhood memories with the books people brought. Jason and I are grateful for the wonderful things we received and we are touched by the thoughtfulness of so many people.


Since there were so many out-of-towners in for the weekend, we had everyone over to the house on Saturday night for some traditional, down-home Southern barbecue. Plenty of ribs, pork sandwiches, beer and peach cobbler to go around!

Jason and I spent Sunday afternoon catching up on sleep and putting baby toys together. We were amazed at the functions on some of these baby toys-- I'm not sure who they will entertain more! Thanks again to everyone-- we can't wait to see you all (and those who weren't able to make it) after the baby is born!

Jason is an Ironman!

On Sunday, April 9, after 15 hours and 13 minutes, Jason became an Ironman! Despite the intense Arizona heat and some major complications during the bike portion which forced him to walk nearly all of the 26.2 miles of the marathon, Jason completed the race and very proudly wears the title of "Ironman Finisher."
And, not to go unnoticed, Jason's parents and I completed the event of "Iron-spectating." We were at the race course around 5:30 a.m. and didn't leave until around 11:30 p.m. Of course, there's no medal for that accomplishment! You can see a few pics here, but if you want to see some video clips, go to www.putfile.com/caraterreri.

We all had an awesome time in Arizona and are happy to be back home with the Ironman behind us and Baby T to look forward to. Seeing the race reminded me of how much I miss triathlon, so I look forward to getting back into [light] training after the baby is born. Jason plans to do another Ironman... but not for at least a few years! Being a new daddy is his next major event!

An update and some pics

I know it's been a while since my last post, but there just hasn't been too much to write about! Yes, I AM getting bigger (by the minute), but you expected that, right?

Anyway, a couple weekends ago, I went to my future sister in-law's bridal shower up in Blacksburg, VA. Jason's brother DJ and his bride-to-be Heather are getting married on July 22, and Jason and I are both in the wedding. It's not unlike the Terreri family to have a new baby and a wedding within a month of each other! Jason's mom, his sister Kim and I all drove up for Heather's shower and had a great time. I've included a few pics from the weekend.

Look for my next update the week after Jason's Ironman on April 9!

3rd trimester check in...

Thought I'd drop a few lines as today is the beginning of the last leg of my pregnancy! Thanks to everyone who submitted their guesses for the baby pool-- don't forget to post if you haven't already! After reading everyone's predictions, it looks like we have a 50/50 chance of having a boy or girl. :)

Let's see, what's new to report... Well, after searching for all of the perfect pieces, the nursery is finished. Jason tells me I'm not allowed to buy anything else for the nursery (sure thing, dear!). We purchased our first big baby item-- the Pack 'n Play. This is the Swiss Army knife of baby items-- it's a bassinet, crib, changing table and playpen all in one! Even comes with a vibrating mattress (not coin-operated).

The baby is moving all the time, and the movements are pretty intense. I'm constantly staring at or feeling my stomach trying to determine which part of the baby is moving. Every day it's the same thing, and yet it doesn't cease to entertain me! I'm really excited to meet this baby!

The other big news is that Jason's Ironman is now officially one month away! On April 9, Jason will cover 140.6 miles of Arizona terrain to hear the words, "You are the Ironman!" His training has come a long way and he is now at the peak of some of his hardest work outs-- ie, 100mi bike rides followed by a long run on the weekends. And yes, it's true-- while my waistline has been expanding, Jason is now a shell of his former self and looks incredible!

I've included a belly pic for your viewing entertainment. I imagine by now that you are sick of seeing pregnancy pictures and ready to see baby pictures. Me too! Soon enough... 91 days to be exact!

Baby Pool -- post your prediction!

Since everyone seems to have an idea about what this baby is going to be, I thought it would be fun to start a "Baby Pool." Here's how it works: post a comment (click on the comment link at the bottom of this posting) with your prediction on Baby T's sex, birth date and weight. Don't forget to sign your name to your prediction! Sorry folks, but this baby pool isn't being played for money... However, whoever comes closest to the actual stats will receive a special present from Jason & I.

Here's some background info that may or may not help you make your guess. I have been given two different due dates-- June 8 and June 15. Jason was 11lbs, 7oz and was born a little more than two weeks late. I was 7lbs, 7oz and was nearly three weeks late. However, my doctor won't let me go any longer than 41 weeks (before inducing), which would be June 22. And for those of you who believe in old wives' tales: the baby's heart rate has consistently been in the mid 150s; I'm carrying low; I've had no morning sickness; and I'm craving sweet things.

Good luck!

6 months already?!

I am 24 weeks pregnant today-- wow, how time flies. Everyone said it would, and now I'm really starting to believe it! The baby is kicking, squirming and rolling all the time now. S/he is most active after dinner and in the wee hours of the morning. I still have a feeling that this baby is a girl, but in all of my dreams lately it has been a boy. Who knows? As Jason says, "it's a baby." According to my weekly baby e-mail, this picture shows how big s/he is. I've received these emails every week since day one, but this one made me pause-- I can't believe the baby is so big!

The last couple of days have felt like spring, which makes me realize just how close June is! When I'm out walking the dogs and I see other families and mothers with their children, it dawns on me that in the not-so-distant future, that will be me! The dogs are not going to be so happy when I start taking walks with the baby, but unfortunately, a stroller and two bassets will be more than I can handle! Oh well, they still have their dog park.


I'm still feeling pretty good pregnant... well, except when dealing with a severely distended stomach after meals-- I swear sometimes it feels like I will pop! I can't even imagine what this is going to feel like in a couple months. For now though, I'm still smiling.

it's official....

The only thing I can see on the floor is my dog-- my feet are gone! At 23 weeks, I'm really starting to look and feel pregnant. Friends and family who have already gone down this road tell me, "Just wait!" Thanks guys! Jason and I went to a Superbowl party on Sunday and after telling a friend of ours that I was due in June, he proceeded to ask, "So, are you going to get much bigger?" Nice! With 4+ months to go, I just might grow a little! What will he be saying then??

Really though, I can't complain-- the last five and a half months have been a real breeze. Lets just hope parenthood is as easy (ha!). Apart from my growing protrusion, the only other thing that's changing right now is my appetite-- yikes! This baby likes to eat!

10 fingers, 10 toes!

This morning was the big ultrasound and all went very well! The technician was able to tell us that baby has all of its fingers and toes, the heart is functioning normally, and all of the organs look great! He/she is 1.1 lb and around 11 inches in length. And, NO, we did NOT find out the sex!! Much to some peoples' disappointment, the gender will remain a mystery until June! Oh yeah, and the doctor also pointed out that I am about 1 week ahead of my original due date-- new due date is June 8. Jason and I celebrated the appointment with breakfast at the Original Pancake House...mmmm.....

Here are some of the famous, fuzzy grey and white ultrasound photos. The first one is cute little Baby T's profile and the second one is Baby T's foot.