I feel like it has been a while since I did a weekly update! I'll try to catch you up with what I can remember.

Week 19 I had another doctor's appointment and everything went great. We already told you about the appointment and finding out about our sweet son! This was also during the World Series so our weekly pic was in support of our Cards! :)

Week 20 was busy busy with Halloween parties and Trunk or treat. Then I had my walk the last day of my 20th week and beginning my 21st week.

Week 21 was mostly my walk and recovering from it. Grayson began to get a lot more active and I love feeling his sweet kicks! can't wait for Tony to be able to feel them now. :)

I am in week 22 right now and feeling good. My back is hurting and goes out some, especially since the walk. Grayson is very active in there and we are both getting excited for next week for our next appointment, Thanksgiving and time with family.

Week 19 and 20

Week 21 and 22

We also got a sweet package from my momma and sister (grandma and aunt stephie) right after we found out Grayson was boy!

So who's ready for Thanksgiving next week!? I am!! Will post pics of Thanksgiving and family visiting soon! :)

Diamend

3-Day Walk

We did it! We are so glad that we did the 3-Day Walk for the Cure... and I'm so glad it is OVER! Seriously, it was a great experience with lots of memories made that we will never forget! And I'm so glad to be able to say I did it pregnant and my son got to experience it with me! Now, lets recap, via pictures! :)

I picked up Cathy, my BFF and teammate (go team Popular!), on Thursday from the airport. And then we stayed at the hotel that night in Dallas (we stayed at a hotel during the walk, instead of camped) crocheting and talking and going to bed EARLY!

Friday was DAY 1 of the 3-Day. My sweet friend, Jeanne, picked us up from the hotel and took us to the Opening Ceremony in the cold and dark.

Did I mention it was cold!? Becuase it was REALLY cold! And yes, I made our earwarmers :)

Opening Ceremony

After opening ceremony we all headed out with great energy and enthusiasm! (Though, it was FREEZING)

Pit Stop 1 was just a few miles in and we were feeling good!

Then we came up to our first cheering station! Cheering stations are AWESOME! So many people cheering you on, giving you snacks and energizing you! My sweet husband was at station 1 to check on me, Cathy and baby... Such a great way to start off our walk!

21 weeks and feeling good! :)

Our lunch stop was about 10 miles in... half way done! We were still feeling good and knowing we'd be just about done for the day.

Getting back to camp on Day 1 was great! They had message chairs (thank you Jesus!) and we all just chilled out and relaxed til the last walkers came to camp and dinner was served!

And there was a sweet treat and card waiting for me from my sweet in-loves!

(it made me tear up a bit to feel so loved after walking all day)

Day 2 and most of Day 3 were kind of a blur... I was in so much pain from my legs, back, hips and blisters from Day 1, we really just focused on getting to the next Pit Stop and the next and the next... So needless to say we weren't that great at documenting as we did for Day 1.

I can say that there were A LOT of people (thousands) and we ended up walking almost 30 miles (half of the walk) which I felt good about being our first walk and walking 21 weeks pregnant.

(The "sagged" button we got for taking the bus to lunch/camp) haha

Tired.... but smiling!

There were even a few casualties from the 3-Day....

We each lost a lense from our sunglasses...

My blistered and bandaged feet... Thanks Medical tent!

Our victory picture at the end of our journey, before closing ceremony

Finally, one last pic of us in our shirts before heading to the airport...

Happy Halloween!

Most of you who know us, you know that we LOVE Halloween!! I LOVE fall and all things fall fun.. including dressing up for Halloween!!! And we had a lot of fun this year for Halloween! I really wanted to have fun with my belly bump this year... as you just never know when you'll get to again! ;) SO... This year the Tony was a basketball player, I was a referee, and Grayson was a basketball!!

The Bianco three

We had a LOT of Halloween festivities this year with lots of get togethers, friends, trunk or treat, candy and MORE candy! :)

At one Halloween party I had a few friends that were expecting as well! Here is my close friend/seminary wife, Melinda. We are due exactly one week apart!

And the three prego ladies, in order of due date!

Of course we can't forget about the guys

We also had fun at Trunk or Treat at our church again this year!...

Batman family and Toy Story family

and finally, me and Mr. Potatoe head showing off our big bellies

Did you have fun on Halloween!!?
Next week is my 3Day for the Cure walk! I will have lots of pics in a couple weeks showing all 60 miles of fun! :)
Diamend

It's a.....

BOY!!!!

I know! I'm as shocked as you are! :) I cannot believe that we are having a sweet baby BOY!

As Tony already told you the news, I thought I'd tell you again (because I'm THAT excited) and share some pics! Plus weekly updates ;)

The last few weeks have flown by and I have been growing, growing, growing!


We had my doctor's appt and sono the day before 19 weeks! I cannot believe that I am already half way done, just 20 more weeks til we get to meet our sweet Grayson Anthony Bianco!

Our sweet baby BOY, Grayson Anthony Bianco

Weekly pics:

Week 17 and 18

I'm getting excited for the weeks ahead! This week and next is full of Halloween/Fall Fun! Then at 21 weeks, I'll be walking the 3-Day for the Cure! So much going on! Keep checking back for more weekly updates and pictures!

Blessings!
Diamend

It's A Boy!!

Hello Everyone!

So last Friday Diamend and I had our 20wk Dr's appointment for our gender reveal and check-up. It was so amazing watching that screen and seeing our child. It is crazy how the technician can even tell what and where everything is. I could see some major parts but we say the heart, with all four chambers, the brain, kidneys, and stomach. It is amazing how wonderful God is and how He can create something so intricate and delicate in such a small place.

We asked to find out the gender and she said that it was undoubtably a BOY!! We are so excited and it is such a blessing from God. His name will be Grayson Anthony Bianco. Our families are so excited and cannot wait to meet him in March.

Diamend has already started fabric shopping with a friend who is sewing all our baby fabric stuff. We also bought our first gender specific clothes. Diamend will I'm sure post those pictures after she reads this. I can't explain how excited we are and cannot wait to post more and more pictures of Grayson.

Thanks for celebrating with us!

Tony

My 3-Day Walk for the Cure: update & info

Friends,

A quick update, request and info overload for you this morning! :) As you know I am walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure the first weekend of November... Well that is in 19 days!!! YES, I only have 19 days to raise the $300 that is left of my fundraising goal to walk!! (I'm only slightly freaking out here). If you could pray about donating to help me reach my goal to walk, I would really appreciate the support! :) And if you know a friend/family member, please spread the news! You can donate at www.the3day.org/goto/Diamend.Bianco.


Also, if you are in the Dallas area, I'd love to see you sometime throughout the walk! Opportunities for you to come cheer and support are at the opening or closing ceremonies and at cheering stations.

The Opening Ceremony is a celebration is not just for participants. Friends and family are highly encouraged to attend. (though please note that seating will not be available, so if you are unable to stand for 30-60 minutes, you may want to bring a folding chair.) After the Opening Ceremony is over, participants will begin walking the 60-mile route and start a journey of a lifetime. It will be even more special if you are there to help send them off with smiles and encouragement.

Friday, November 4 (ceremony officially begins at 7:30am)
Collin Creek Mall
811 N. Central Expressway
Plano, Texas 75075

Closing ceremony is Sunday, November 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Fair Park - Parking Lot near Gear 8
1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75210

Spectator Parking
Enter via Gates 8, 10 or 11 off Fitzhugh Avenue by Superpages.com Center.

Cheering Stations
This is one of the most favorite parts of the 3-day Walk for the Cure. These are a great way to support walkers and the cause. I cannot tell you the incredible impact that cheering stations can make. Seeing a smiling face makes walking 60 miles manageable. If you're interested in coming out and cheering, please check out this schedule:

Friday, November 4
Mile 5.7, 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Creekside Baptist Church
1105 N. Waterview Drive
Richardson, TX 75080

Mile 6.6, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
1201 W. Beltline Road
Richardson, TX 75080

Mile 13.5, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nuestra Drive & Forest Lane Parking Lot
5625 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX 75230

Saturday, November 5
Dallas Choong/Hyun Presbyterian Church
11722 Cromwell
Dallas, TX 75229
Mile 6.1, 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Mile 12.6, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Nuestra Drive & Forest Lane Parking Lot
5625 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX 75230

Mile 14.5, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Preston Village Mall
13340 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75240

Sunday, November 6
Mile 5.5, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bank of America
5500 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75205

Mile 11.5, 11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Historic West End
N. Market Street, from Munger to Elm
Dallas, TX 75202

If you're interested in coming out, get in touch with Tony. I know he'd love to get a group together a couple of times to go to some cheering stations. If you are going on your own - a note of advice: Go to the earlier in the day cheering stations. Walking at 21 weeks pregnant, I cannot guarantee that I will make it to the end of each day.

Blessings,

Diamend

Weekly Updates

If you think of a better title for this, let me know... but my brain is sleepy. :)

Week 14-16

These past three weeks have been good, especially now that I am into my Second Trimester!

Not a whole lot of changes, other than growth happening these weeks. Week 14 we got to shop at the First Time parents sale at Just Between Friends Consignment (which is a huge consignment sale for baby stuff)! It was so much fun, and a little overwhelming seeing all that baby stuff. But we got some great finds: Pack 'n Play, Stroller, Highchair, baby Bath Tub, Baby Bouncer and Bumbo. Later on I will post a whole list of everything we need/want for baby and what we have already been blessed with. :)

Week 15 I had another doctor's appointment. We got to hear the heartbeat again (it never gets old) and are getting excited for our next appointment at 19 weeks to find out if we have a little boy/girl growing inside me! :)

Week 16 I feel like my belly is riding a little lower than before.... Feeling great, although still kind of tired. And my nose... Oh my goodness my nose! This isn't just week 16, it's been the whole time... My nose is SO stuffy! I can barely breath when I walk!

Speaking of walking.... It is ONLY 30 days til my 3-Day Walk for the Cure!!! I can't believe it is soo close! My training has gotten much slower, as I cannot walk as fast, get fatigued faster and recover slower. But I'm still super excited for the walk!!

Week 14 and 15

Week 16
(Ignore my face - but this is my 3-Day shirt getting stretched out for a walk at week 16.)