I Should Have Stayed in Bed Kind of Day

So it snowed...lots!

Russ and I were rushing to get out of the house- forgot about taking my blood thinner.

Cleaning off cars---Russ puts his car on the street because we had to get mine out and it was stuck...

His car got hit by a plow truck---just bumper damage. As I was walking down the hill to see it, I fell down on my bum. Had to go to the doctors...it is now 11:15 and at work.

I am officially taking my computer home with me over the weekends...if I had done that--I wouldn't have had to even get out of my pj's!

Baby and mommy are fine. Baby is up to 5 pounds 12 ounces! WOW! 7 weeks left!

Week 32!

Here is Baby Dyer! The baby looks like it is puckering. The baby was a big showoff during the ultrasound today---baby was swallowing, drinking fluid, sticking out its tongue, and baby also blinked! The checks are big and round too! Very cute! The little bump at the top of the head is actually Baby's hand. I spoke to the nurse today about what would happen if I go into labor before 36 weeks. I don't change into the fast acting blood thinners until my 36th week, so I was curious what my options will be. The anathesiologist (ignore my horrible spelling) will be calling me, so I can go over my options. Primarily, they would try to stop my labor but that doesn't always work, so it is good that I will know ahead of time what my options are so I can think about things.

I am not sure of baby's weight this week; they only measure that every other week.

What an Amazing Day!

Yesterday was the most incredible day from start to finish. It started with me getting a raise and a huge bonus. It was so big that it has taken a huge weight off of Russ and I and our anxiety about how we were going to manage our responsibilities while me being on maternity leave. Then Russ called to ask me if I knew about Jolly's throwing him a baby shower! It was a great party! His office ladies were so generous! Everything was fabulous! We really appreciate everything they did for us.

When we got home, there was this envelope addressed to Russ, but we had no idea what it was. We opened it to find a gift certificate from Steve (Russ' brother) for $200 in diapers! HOLY CRAP! I just started to cry! It is an amazing gift and so huge!

Russ and I just can't express our appreciation and feelings because we are so overwhelmed with all of the generous!

New York City

So this week, I went to NY for work. WOW! It was hard! I got up at 4am, left the house by 4:45, at the bus station at 5:15, on the bus at 6....then had to lug all my stuff through South Station to Amtrak...on the train at 9:15 and in NY City by 12:45...took a wrong turn out of Penn Station, so I took a cab to the hotel, walked to the office, saw a person hit by a car, sweating and tired at this point, arrived at the office by 2:30 soaking wet and tired...worked until 7, and got back to the hotel with very swollen ankles, feet and legs. Everywhere was hot! The office, the different modes of transportation, the hotel....so let's just say I had a repeat of the hotness at work on Thursday and at the party on Thursday night. Russ came on Thursday- just arriving as the snow, sleet and rain started.

On Friday, we started at Macy's- that place is huge! We looked at all the holiday windows. We then went to Lord and Taylor to see those holiday windows----much more traditional there. We then went to Rockefeller Center- but on the way we were going to do the Rockettes---but they only had single seats left. We saw the rock---much smaller than we thought---it looks much bigger on tv...but still very nice! We then visited The Cathedral of St. Patrick. It was a beautiful church, but very commercialized at this point. After that we went to the Museum of Natural History to see the dino bones! This is what I looked forward to the most! It was so amazing.

It was so nice to have Russ with me---I was so pooped with tired, swollen legs. We got back at 10:45 last night. I took a shower, put my feet up and so glad to be back in Maine. I love it here!

4D Image with some help.

Baby Update- Week 29 and 5 Days

Russ and I went to the doctor this am---the start of my weekly appointments. The lady doing the ultrasound was kind enough to do another 4D for us! Russ will post pictures soon. It was pretty amazing. They did not take measurements this time around...so I don't have a weight update. I had a panic attack though when I left because they made a copy of my file for me to take to NY this week...and I was reading through the report, and it had stated that the baby has an enlarged liver. The doctor and nurse did not say a thing about this, so of course, I panicked! I called, and I was told there is nothing to worry about, and if something was of concern, they would have said something. I told them that I do not like surprises when it comes to health issues, so to please keep my informed.

Other update---Russ and I are getting a new vehicle on the 18th. We could have waited but the his PT Cruiser lease is up in early March---depending on when this baby comes---plus with the fact that his registration is due by the end of the month with the inability for it to carry over (If it was a car we owned- the plates would but because it is a lease...). So we are going to get a Caravan. People might laugh but it is affordable, and we can fit all the baby gear, dog gear, the dogs and us in the car. So it fits our needs and our budget. Plus, we get employee pricing on it. What is nice is that it is a 2007 with under 12,000 miles on it.

Update.....Russ checking in. Here are the 4D pics of Baby! Very cool to see that. Looks like Baby's been in a fight with Mike Tyson al la 1986, but that's just because the 4D machine looks through organs and stuff. Anyways, here they are.

Baby Update- Week 28 and 5 Days

Went for my bi-weekly ultrasound and appt today. The ultrasound tech was really nice but she forgot to do something---twice, so I had to keep going back. It made for a two hour appt! The baby is great! Baby weighs 3 pounds 8 ounces! So far, Baby is going by the books and gaining half a pound a week! Baby is on the 77% percentile. The liver looks good, and the fluids are still good. My blood pressure is good...and they aren't too worried.

They are changing my frequency of my appts, and I am now to go in once a week until Baby arrives. Hopefully, they don't make standard practice of keeping me at the office for two hours!

I also didn't get any pictures from this ultrasound. I didn't dare ask the lady because she was so flustered! She did do a 4D ultrasound which was incredible! I got to see Baby's face---I am already bias and must say I have the cutest baby! :) Baby was sucking on it's hand. Oh- it killed me; it was so precious!

"An Editor's Dream"

Apparently I am an editor's dream! He he he! The filming went well. It didn't take too long, and thankfully they had put a screen up so I couldnt' see the person filming me- only the lens of the camera. I did get choked up at one point, but I am happy to say I didn't start crying! I almost did! I am looking forward to getting a copy so I can see who else filmed. I know Kim Block, the news anchor, also participated. There are four or so other survivors and a doctor.

I hope for two things- I hope that at least one doctor sheds his or her bias that young people and women can't or mustn't be having a stroke or heart attack, and I hope that one woman learns to stick to her guns and insist for medical care when she knows something is wrong.

If more learn from this- great...but it only takes one person at a time to make this world become a better and safer place.

This Baby is a Blessing

Today I am getting filmed for a Maine Women's Heart Health video. They have asked me to share my story of my stroke and to educate women about the signs, etc. So I was going through some material they sent me, and I got thinking about how many ironies are around my due date. I hadn't actually taken out a calendar to see what the exact date of my stroke was--so I did. I had my stroke on February 20th, 2006. My due date is February 20th, 2008!

I was told I would never be able to have children because of the meds they wanted to put me on, and due to my persistance for the heart surgery- two years later---I am having a baby! I truly feel bleesed that God has given me this chance to be a mom, and to have the due date the same day I had my stroke---God has truly blessed me, and for that, I am forever grateful. Thank you God! (I am not saying I didn't think having this baby wasn't a blessing before because I did---I just feel it is even more special due to the irony.)

How Exciting!

I slept for 5 and a half straight hours without having to get up! That was such a nice thing. :) What a treat!

Russ Checking In....

Here's a change. The father-to-be making a post on my wife's blog. I just wanted to share some new pictures of my beautiful baby ..... ? (not sure yet)

Baby seems to progressing nicely. It's amazing what changes in a few short months. I attended the first ultrasound and now here we are at week 27.

-Russ

Russ Finally Felt the Baby! Yippee!

Two nights ago, the baby was kicking for about an hour or more...and it was pretty hard at times, so I asked Russ to come see if he could feel the baby. He put his hand on my belly, and it took a few minutes but he did feel it! :-) He was so excited. I am glad he could finally experience the movements I have been feeling.

My Growing Tummy

So it itches like crazy----I have been putting baby oil on it and then a Cocoa/Shea Butter Lotion. Anyone else have any ideas! IT IS SO ITCHY!

Week 25

At the top is a shot of you look directly at the face of the baby. The bottom shot is a profile of the baby.

Sugar Crash!

This morning, I started my bi-weekly appt/ultrasound. The baby weighs in at 1 pound and 14 ounces! Almost at the 2 pound mark, and I officially started my 25th week today. 105 days to go!

I took the glucose test this am. The drink itself wasn't so bad---it is how you feel after you drink it. It is a lot of sugar! I could curl up in a ball and sleep with the crash I am feeling at this moment.

That's it---nothing else to report- baby is doing good and growing like a weed!

What Is Your Prediction (or Hope)?

It has been interesting to find out what people are hoping we are having. I know that we are all hoping for a healthy baby...but people do have preferences as to the gender.

Memere Pat- boy
Grandma Carolyn- either but would love to spoil a girl
Lindsay- boy
Luke- boy
Carolyn Haynes- boy
Melanie Bond- I think she said girl
Monique- I think she said girl too...

What do you think??? Leave me your thoughts... The Chinese Birth Chart says a girl...some say the way I am carrying it is a boy and some say due to my blood pressure---that it is a girl...

I am leaving it up to God!

Little Stories

On Friday night, I had to go to my great aunt's wake. Well, my family is not quiet- even during wakes and funerals. I hadn't even gotten through the door, when my uncle screamed, "Well, it looks like all that fooling around finally paid off!" I was mortified!

A few moments later, my Aunt Cecile, a quiet, reserved, almost nun like person walked up to me, placed her hand on my belly and left it there while we talked for five minutes. I didn't mind because I know her but it was the first time someone has done that, so it took me by surprise a little bit.

Last night, I had one scoop of ice cream with a bit of chocolate sauce, and then I sat on the couch to watch "Chuck." Russ had gotten me my big pillow, so I was propped up on the couch. Well, our baby kicked me off and on for over half an hour! It was hilarious! I swear, I felt it on the outside, so Russ came over and left his hand in place for ten minutes or so, and our baby didn't budge. Poor guy! He was disappointed. I know it will happen soon. But it was kind of funny, because after he got up and went to the other couch, the baby started to kick again. He he he!

I wonder if the baby was kicking before when I didn't think it was---I mean, I woke up last night to the baby kicking in the middle of the night. The first time I felt it was at 3:38am...so I wonder if this baby is just more apt to being active when I am asleep...hmmmm...

Daycare

YES! Russ just called me with the best news! We have daycare all set for the new baby! Phew! The whole process is so difficult because we don't want to do daycare but we have to...so you are looking for this place where you are comfortable leaving your child---and everything is an unknown...plus it is so expensive making it even more overwhelming! This daycare is at someone's house, and she has a room off the main part of her house. Plus this lady is very reasonable---only $27 a day! We looked at some places that charge $42.00 a day. We are saving $15 a day! We are saving a minimum of $720 a year.

Kicking To The Shredder!

I am getting beaten up today by the baby! I am shredding at work today. I had just started, and bam! I got kicked! Then...BAM! I got kicked again! This baby has kicked me at least 12 times already! I take it the baby doesn't like the shredder! (I don't blame the baby~ mommy doesn't like it either!)

Ultrasound Pictures from Week 23

Baby Update- Week 23

So here is my belly at 23 weeks. I just tried uploading an image of the ultrasound (which is wicked cute!) but it won't let me! :( So I thought I would show you my belly instead!

Since my last appt., I have only gained a pound, but the baby is up to 1 pound and 7 ounces. The baby is a little taller than normal as well! I am just praying that this baby tames it down a bit on the growth so I can go O'Natural!

The heart rate and everything looked good with the baby, and my blood is doing okay as of right now, but to be on the safe side, they are going to have me start going for an ultrasound, doctor visit, and blood draw every two weeks now until the baby is born. I am not really nervous about anything going wrong; I am actually excited that I will get to see the baby every two weeks and not have to wait four weeks again! The little one was being really cute during my ultrasound today, and little one kept sucking on it's arm!

BTW- in this picture, I am wearing my most comfy maternity outfit! They feel like pajamas!

Weekend and Looking Forward

What a busy weekend I had. I did way too much. I still had my cold but was feeling better. I started at 7am on Saturday and didn't stop until 4:00- STUPID. I was pooped. Sunday, Russ and I did a bunch of errands. We got the stones for the retaining wall, the carpet for the baby's room, and some other things. I did all the gardening outside...the backs of my legs can attest. Russ got the wall done. Needless to say, by the time we got to grocery shopping, we were both pooped!

I have a doctor appt tomorrow with an ultrasound. I am looking forward to it. I am anxious to see how much the baby has grown. Four weeks ago, the baby weighed 10oz. According to books, the baby at 19 weeks would be around 7-8 oz. So I am curious to see what the baby weighs now.

3:38 AM- A Time I Will Never Forget

This morning- 3:38am to be exact, I felt the baby move! It was the first time I could actually say, "I know that was the baby!" I woke Russ up, and he was excited, but he quickly fell back asleep. I couldn't fall back asleep---I just layed there hoping to feel it again, and I DID! Then I fell back asleep. But it was very exciting, and I am much more at ease knowing the baby is moving around in there!

It felt like a flutter across the front of my belly.

Big smiles for me today! :)

Cops and Colds- Weekend in Review

Friday night, mom and I had nice evening. We just spent it being quiet and catching up on our weekly tv shows. She said she had allergies...well, this was her on Saturday monrning. "I think I have a cold." On Saturday morning, mom and I went to a scrapbooking event. I finished our wedding album. Four years later---but done! That evening, Russ and I went up to Auburn and had a fabulous dinner with our friends Kate and Adam. On the way back, my throat started to get scratchy.

I woke up Sunday---with a cold! I went over to Lindsay's to help her with her algebra---I wasn't so helpful. I came home and stayed quiet. Russ had gone over to his brother's to watch the football game. It was about 6:45 at this point. The dogs were being quiet, and I was watching a movie. All of a sudden- I heard this really loud noise- it sounded like someone was trying to bang open a door. I freaked out. I called 911. I was so scared. I couldn't stop crying. It was awful. The policeman came right over and checked out the whole house. I was in a state of freight for almost an hour. I had called Russ, and he came right home. I felt so silly!

Tugs, Tanner and the New Baby

So, Tugs and Tanner have been very clingy to me lately. Tanner more so but both have been sitting on me on the couch and in bed. We can't get them to sleep on the floor anymore. They insist being on the bed next to me! Tanner follows my every moment. He actually sat next to the shower the other morning and waited for me to get out. Then last night, Tugs pooped on the rug. Tugs is now 2 years old, and since we have had him, he has only done this twice, and it was our fault because we didn't take him out when we knew we should have. Russ and I have been debating if they could sense my pregnancy, and I really think they can.

I just found this article on the internet...and thought it was very interesting.

"Just how your dog will react to your pregnancy will vary according to your pet. Many women report that their once husband-loving pet has now abandoned that man for her and her pregnant belly. Often becoming more clingy and protective, dogs have been known to stay directly beside mom’s side, even waiting outside the shut bathroom door or next to the tub while you bathe and sleeping beside your bed every night, for the full nine months.
Other dogs may be more vocal in their protection, barking or growling at anyone who approaches the pregnant woman, sometimes even physically blocking people from the mom-to-be. And if your dog starts to take more notice of your belly, nosing it, smelling it or even trying to sit on it, don’t be surprised. She knows that’s where the change is.
While this extreme affection can be endearing (and likely a bit annoying at times), it can also go the other way. Some dogs may react to the pregnancy by becoming aloof and wanting nothing to do with you. They could become stressed and exhibit anxiety, such as pacing and excessive licking. Worse still, they may start to act up by relieving themselves indoors. If your dog’s behavior becomes particularly troublesome, make an appointment with the vet."

It will be interesting to see what else they do as I get further along.

Ultrasound from September 25th

Here it is!

Work in Progress---but oh so close!

This weekend, Melanie and Andrew came over, and Andrew helped Russ put together the crib. We got the room in order. Not sure if it will stay this way or not and still have a rug to get and the shelf to hang...but here is what it looks like for now. We want to get a cream colored shag carpet to soften it up a bit! I think Russ did a great job on the painting!

Scary Thoughts

So I have read that it is very commom for dreams to be very vivid and feel "real." Before last night, I only had one dream like that. I had dreamt an old and dear neighbor of mine had passed away, and I woke up crying so hard! Last night, I had to wake Russ up. I had dreamt that I was bleeding and lost the baby! It was horrible! I really thought it had happened. I do know why I was dreaming that way though.

I had this strange feeling near my belly button all afternoon and evening and even in bed. It felt like I had pulled a stitch, if you know what I mean. It was very strange, and I allowed myself to panic about it. Here it is now 9am, and I feel just fine. I really do work myself up before giving myself a chance to rest and to be quiet and to clear my head!

I think it is so cool to have such vivid dreams- I just hope my next one is something more pleasant! :)

Baby Update

Yesterday was the big ultrasound! The little one was very cooperative in terms of not revealing it's gender! That is a big YAY for me!

The results:

The baby weighs 10 ounces. Heart is looking and pumping good at 144 beats per minute. Everything looked good on the ultrasound! The baby is breach at the moment.

Momma has gained 6 pounds but that has still kept me at a loss of 11 pounds!

I will post a picture of the little one once I scan it!

Something IS NOT Right!

So last week, I had this pang really low under my uterus. The nurse said it was probably just ligaments, and to go home and rest and to call her if it happens again. Well, it started again yesterday- mid-afternoon- very mild and not very often. Well, these pangs started to pick up in frequency, and even after I went to bed, these pangs kept me up---they aren't bad but they are just not right. They make me nervous, and I couldn't sleep because of thinking about them.

I know---call the doctor. I didn't because I am going today at 2. I really want them to take me seriously. It really hurt when I got a pap, and the nurse had said my cervix is sitting really low. What does that mean? I was reading yesterday---I swear---I shouldn't read. It makes me freak out because I read all these things it could be. UGH!

I just pray that everything is okay with the baby and that this pain goes away.

"Pregnancy Looks Good On You"

Yesterday, I wore my new dress to work, and everyone just made me feel so good. I went to a meeting after work, and someone said to me, "Pregnancy Looks Good On You." That just made me feel so good!

There are days where you see your body changing, and you are absolutely mortified. There are things that have happened that I will never post because it is just too much information. That is what Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy is for! :) There are other days that you feel really good; there are days you look at yourself and just say, "Oh God." When I have those days, I feel really guilty because what is happening to me is a miracle, and it is a beautiful thing. I guess what I am trying to say is that I feel both great and yucky all at the same time and always feel bad about feeling yucky. Does that make any sense?

Then there is this---someone said to me, "Why are you wearing maternity clothes? You don't even look pregnant." Well, for the record---my pants do not fit anymore. I have the maternity clothes and at this point, are much more comfortable. I think I can do whatever I want!

But to end on a positive note, I generally feel that pregnancy is working for me! :)

Busy Weekend!

What a busy and productive weekend!

My mom (she rocks my world) painted the ceilings upstairs on Friday. On Saturday, she and I went out and bought paint for the baby's room as well as some other things. She and I sanded the walls down. We decided to just paint over the paneling because the sheetrock underneath is in poor condition.

Russ primed and painted the room over the weekend. He has one more coat to do plus the trim work...but so far, that room is bright! We picked a light green color. Russ hates it at the moment, but I think it will grow on him. Nothing is on the walls, no furniture- plus it needs another coat.

I went out with Melanie Duarte yesterday who is leaving for a whole year! She bought the baby it's first outfit! It is so cute! It is a three piece set with little paw prints all over it! It is cream and tan colored and has a little bear on the front! She also got us a coordinating blanket that matches the outfit. I tried looking for it online so I could post a picture- but I can't find one!

Tonight- I MUST hem my work dress pants. I no longer fit in my regular pants. My belly popped on Friday! :)

Dr. Appt Today

I didn't have an ultrasound today, but I will be going to the big one in two weeks! I have LOST 17 pounds! Yippee! Who would have thought pregnancy can bring on weight loss! Great!

I did ask about Russ' bloodwork because at my last appointment they didn't bring it up. Apparently, Russ and I do not have blood that works together. I have an antibody in my blood from my blood transfusion when I was a baby, and Russ has the antigen they didn't want him to have in his blood. At this point, the risk is having a baby that is aniemc. (I don't think I spelt that right.) My nurse talks so much that I am not sure what they are doing to do except monitor my blood by having me get my blood drawn more often.

She listened to the baby's heartbeat and all was good and strong! It was so cool to hear it beating. In all these baby books I am reading, they say that I could feel the baby move at any point. I can't wait for that to happen!

Productive but Sleepy Weekend- Part 2

Russ and I decided on names.

For a girl- Addison Rachel

For a boy- Aiden Russell

Either way---initials will be ARD. We didn't plan it...nor did we plan on picking only A names or picking one of the most popular boy names...but we like them...and we are sticking to it!

I go for an ultrasound tomorrow---I MUST remember to tell the technician that we do not want any clues as to the sex of the baby. :) Russ would...but not me. He is being so kind to wait it out with me. I do want to know but I really want the surprise...and I know, I know...it is killing everyone else and more of a shocker if you think about it is that for once...I am patiently waiting to find out. So unlike me!

Productive but Sleepy Weekend

Russ and I went to Target, and we did a registry there. We found bedding to be much less expensive! It was $45 vs. $179! That is a big difference. We put a little bit on that registry, and then we went to Babies R Us...had that sweet older lady again...and made some corrections and additions. We are done!

Ironically, on Saturday, my mom and I went to the paint store to get ceiling paint for upstairs, and I picked out a green color I really liked. I brought two different sample sheets, and Russ picked the same color! We sure are on the same wave length. Even better---the bedding we picked out matches perfectly to it!

So I think my mom will be over on Saturday to paint our ceilings upstairs, but I think it will take a few days because she needs to put a base coat to cover the water stains. I can't wait to get everything organized.

But I am sure sleepy today. Sleeping has become a whole new arena! :) I am finding that I am getting Charlie Horses at least four nights a week, my dreams are so vivid, that I woke up crying so hard that I thought the person I was dreaming about really died, and I am using three pillows because I can't get use to sleeping on my side.

Our Anniversary

Russ and I celebrated our 4th anniversary yesterday. He is so funny- he thought it was three years. He sent me flowers---sunflowers. He is so cute---he said to me as we left for work, "Have a bright and sunny day!"

So we decided to go out last night...we brought the dogs to mom's house, and we went to Espo's. I got what I always get---Penne Vodka. Don't worry---the vodka gets cooked off. Well, it wasn't good according to my pregnant taste buds. Russ even tried it and said it was fine. So, needless to say, I didn't have much for dinner. We went to Friendly's after, and I got a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup sundae. That hit the spot! I must remember that when I go out, I should just get a steak...nothing else seems to taste good to me. (Unless it is ice cream!)

Maternity Clothes and Baby Registries

Okay---so I did buy underwear---NEVER get it from WalMart. I was in a rush and thought, "Oh, these will work!" Wrong. The crotch is so wide; it got me wondering who designed these things? An elephant?"

I went down to the Motherhood store in Kittery on Sunday thinking because it says outlet it will be cheaper. Nope---the only difference is they have clothes marked, "As Is." Meaning---they discount things that have been damaged or have flaws. I did get a dress that was marked "as is" but couldn't find anything wrong with it. Everything else is priced the same as the store that is in the mall.

I got a pair of cropped jeans that are so long for me that if I uncuff them- I have jeans for this fall and winter! All the other jeans were either too big or too small. I got a pair of black pants that are kahki like...and they were in XL! That made me feel good. I got two t-shirts, and a cute polka-dotted dress with three quarter length sleeves. I already had purchased two pairs of dress pants, a sweater and a cami. Now all I need is a few dress shirts for work and two long-sleeve knit shirts for this fall and winter.

I wore my new jeans and t-shirt on Monday, and today I am wearing my black pants and another t-shirt. Some might say that it is too early but with sitting at work all day, and the way I bloat after lunch, I find I am so uncomfortable in my regular clothes...so I am in that in between state, so I guess I would rather have clothes that are a bit too big then feel restricted.

Russ and I also started our registry! WOW! That was tough! We couldn't get over how expensive bedding is...we are going to keep looking and probably take off the one we signed up for. You would think that a crib- which uses less material then a king or queen size bed would be less expensive, right? Wrong! Everything was between $150-$200 bucks! I think in my next life I will either run a baby store or a wedding shop...everything gets marked up when you say baby or wedding. We didn't scan things like onsies and lotion...We do need to go back and add some things like a matteress...the one we scanned didn't have a price...when we got home and looked at it online- it was $200! That is too much. I must say that the best part of doing the registry was meeting the lady who helped us---she was so grandmotherly...it was sweet.

Feeling the Popping!

Here is the baby (two weeksago)! I can't wait to see how much it has changed when I go back on the 11th!

Because we don't know the sex of the baby, we have been trying to decide what to call baby...Here are some names we have thought of:

Noodles

Lima

Soda (a joke by Russ)

Swoosh

Little One

Baby

Right now, I think Baby is sticking, but that might change! I think Russ and I are going to work on the registry on Labor Day. It is a bit early but we really want to work on the babies room---and we need to figure out a theme of some sort to know what colors to go wtih.

So yesterday, I was wearing my most comfy pants---the gauchos with literally no waist band, and I was feeling so restricted. I have been dreading maternity panties, but last night, I went to Target in search of them. I couldn't find any! I did meet this really nice lady though who told me Burlington Coat Factory carries the best ones! I swear, I get into the strangest conversations with people. It isn't normal to talk to people about what type of underwear you prefer or what size underwear you wear for that matter! But she was nice, and I appreciated her advice. So I think I will go to BCF tomorrow and pick some up (maybe if they look appealing enough.) I think on Monday I will also look for some dresses that I can start to grow into becuase things around my waist are just not happy.

Officially in the Second Trimester

Okay, so last night I was walking the dogs, and there is a lady in the neighborhood who likes to pet the dogs. So I stopped and talked with her a minute. She asked me, "Are you still pregnant?" Then the guy sitting next to her said, "You can't be pregnant; you don't look it." What horrible things to say! It makes me laugh though...I can't wait until I am further along and hear what people have to say. I have already gotten a few horror labor stories too!

We picked up the baby furniture the other night. Russ was so excited that he just wanted to starting painting the babies room. He said he didn't want to work on the outside of the house anymore and just wants to paint the room. We can't really paint until the ceilings upstairs are done. Plus with our new roomie, we have no place to move anything! But we are really excited and just want to work on that room. It makes it feel even more real!

I have a more recent photo of the ultrasound...I will need to scan that so I can post it. I can really start to feel my belly grow...so I can't wait until I go for my appt on Sept. 11th and see how much the little one has grown!