18/19 weeks with pictures :)

There he/she is!! We got up up bright and early this am for our ultrasound appointment :) Still went in with the "we aren't finding out" told the lady this too-- she spent a good while getting some GREAT pics (sorry my camera and phone aren't doing it justice!) Well of course Nick is bouncing out of his chair- he couldn't take the suspense anymore and he CAVED!!! The RN grabbed a post it and wrote down the sex and handed it to him... he had his poker face on! I have NO idea what we are having but HE knows!!! I still am about 80% thinking boy and about 20% leaning towards girl... Baby is weighing in at 11 ounces!!! (from all the measurements that they took!) My weight gain has slowed down too-- phew!

crib and dresser set :)

Went shopping with the mother in law on Thursday... the above is what we get to pick up in August when we get the room cleaned out and bed removed!! sooo excited :)

She also got me a few other things ;) We first started off with lunch at PF CHANG's- which of course was delish! BUT the best part--- all you Idol watcher's out there-- Jamar was our waiter!!! (Danny Gokey's friend for those that need a memory jog ;) it was awesome-- he was sooo nice and sweet!! and... look for him when Idol returns... he auditioned in Chicago a few weeks ago!!!! woohooo!!

What else... we went up north this past weekend... it was great.. a little cabin with the mother, a brother, a niece, a nephew and a husband :) had some boat issues-- yea the NEW (to us) boat motor quit in the middle of one of the lakes!!! Luckily we got towed back by some pretty cool people! We went fishing- the kids learned to kayak which was fun to watch :) It was too short of a time.. so next year we will see what happens!

In other baby news.. I think I am finally feeling the little bugger move-- I could tell during the ultrasound and then later tonight at work.. I was just sitting there and felt a little punch/kick/head butt! and I think he is attacking me again right now!! :) Can't wait!!! Will be 19 weeks tomorrow-- Where has the time gone?!?!? Still working on the doula thing... just called to get the directory- so that should help a little.. google doesn't really now everything!!!

well here is what BABYCENTER has to say about this upcoming week :)

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

17 weeks down 22 to go!

How far along: 17 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: I have not been wanting to weigh myself- but the doc's scale was fun to look at :(
Maternity clothes: not so much lately-- have to go and get some new pants-- so far flowy shirts are working :)
Stretch marks: Nope
Sleep: about the same- up once a night at least! Having weird dreams!
Best moment last week: hmmm realizing that there is really only 4 months to go!! AND go to the doc's on Friday and hearing "his" heartbeat RIGHT away!! :)
Movement: Too soon-- getting closer though!!
Food cravings: nothing specific really-still really like sub sandwiches!
Gender: still thinking boy parts-Doc even agrees with me!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out: In, still the size of a cereal bowl!
What I miss: still wanting to go to noah's ark or six flags :( having alcohol cravings again...:(
What I am looking forward to: shopping!!

BABYCENTER: (she week)
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

Had a busy weekend.. Birthdays and Brewer's game... got some fishing in! Will get some new pictures posted when I get home.. Work day 1 out of 4 :)

week 16!

How far along: 16 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: totally forgot to weigh myself this morning!!
Maternity clothes: not so much lately-- have to go and get some new pants-- so far flowy shirts are working :)
Stretch marks: Nope- just peeling post sunburn!
Sleep: about the same- up once a night...
Best moment last week: nothing too exciting happened-- walking into Children's Place and NOT buying anything :)
Movement: Too soon-- getting closer though!!
Food cravings: nothing specific really
Gender: still thinking boy parts
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out: In, still the size of a cereal bowl!
What I miss: still wanting to go to noah's ark or six flags :(
What I am looking forward to: My OB appt. on FRIDAY!!

BABYCENTER:
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

*yum avacado--mmm!!! I have definitly felt my heart pumping a little more! weird!
I will take another picture come monday or we will see how I feel when I get home...

15 weeks +

Gracie playing with the sprinkler!

Sunday boat trip- our new friend Tressa (from Boston), Mike and Nick

Sunday boat trip--Kristin and me! you can KINDA see my belly!

Friday night Brewer's game- Shawn woohooing that we won!

US at the game :) BEOFRE I turned white as a ghost and needed to stop emergently at Oscar's!

HOW FAR ALONG: 15 weeks and 4 days today... weekend got away from me!

Babycenter says I have a 2 1/2 ounce APPLE in there now!! Lil sticky is 4 inches long.. can you imagine Nick ever being that little?!?! Should start to feel movement by next week!!! Can't wait to get to this next ultrasound!!! And NO we aren't going to find out what parts sticky has... But you better believe that I WILL be looking!! :)

There really isn't tooo much else to report that hasn't been said the last few weeks... I think I got some sort of bug or food poisioning on Friday.. cuz that was the first time I was actually sick so far!! oh it was an intersting night! ;) Firing on all cylinders now... Had a great Sunday-- went out on the neighbors boat with friends-- met up with an old friend out on the lake :) It was cool- until later that night when I noticed how lobster red I had become!!! oops!!! It is getting better now.. actually was able to sleep last night!!!

Other than that.. it's been either work or home for me! Have to work all this coming weekend :( Friday, Sat AND Sun! can only blame myself :(

That is alright because I just got the ok to get my doula!! woo hooo!!! Well that is if she will take me on... as a crazy client!! I am hoping that she will help tame the crazy when the time comes!!!

Nothing else too exciting this week... been plastered to facebook when I am not working! haha! Which is like now... laundry to fold, floors to vaccuum... spare room that needs to be cleaned out for lil one... a computer room that needs HELP! the usual...