27 Weeks!

Feeling really great as I wrap up the 2nd trimester here....I've been feeling great, really don't have any complaints.  Just praying things continue to go smoothly and our little guy keeps growing bigger and bigger!

Nursery furniture

Here is a link to the furniture we ordered this weekend: (excluding the chest of drawers)

Sophia Sorelle Collection

6 months along today! (24 weeks)

Seems so crazy that I am already 6 months pregnant!  Ah---time is really flying!  This week, Baby A is compared to the size of an ear of corn or a banana and a little over 1 pound.  He's slowing getting more fat on his little body and is such an active little boy! :)  I love it!

My sister (and Daniel, who slept during the whole trip!) and I went to do some baby registering this past weekend.  It was really great to have her opinion on what you need and what you don't, what she has learned, etc.  Kind of what she has been doing for me the rest of our lives, so why change now?!  Anyway we had a lot of fun and looking forward to going to a few consignment sales together in the next few weeks too!  We have had a little hiccup with ordering our nursery furniture, but think that we will still be able to order it this weekend (cross our fingers)  I was told Sunday that the set was discontinued and was so dissapointed.  I called Buy Buy Baby yesterday, and now they told me it's NOT discontinued and they actually have the crib in stock that we can pick up this weekend.  So--I'm hoping that my next post, I can officially say it's ordered :)  It'll be nice to have that part decided on, ordered, and on it's way!

Otherwise, it's been interesting to hear all the labor/baby stories that Patrick is experiencing first hand at his new job these days---he's seen some pre-mature babies in the NICU and a C-section (he's thinking that leaving the actual labor part to experience for the first time with our baby--- I think that's a good idea and sweet of him!) 

Hope everyone is having a good week!

Love from all 3 of us!

Week 23 Thoughts

Well, it's been a few weeks, so wanted to write an update on how I've been feeling:

• Baby A's kicks are becoming more predictable at certain times of the day.... I can almost always guarentee some action right after breakfast in the morning, some afternoon/early evening kicks, and mostly and the biggest ones seem to still be at night.  In fact, I think the BEST thing so far (ok, it's hard to pick a best thing, b/c it's all so great) but 2 nights ago, Patrick and I could actually see my stomach moving/bumping around from the kicks!  It is so incredable to watch, and I could just stare at it all day/night! 
• Tuesday's used to be my least favorite day of the week--but now I really look forward to it, b/c it's when I get all the weekly baby updates, from all the different websites I signed up for (ok, I think it's only like 4, but still! :))  I love reading what's going on week by week....this week was mostly his sense of sound/hearing is developing and can hear 'outside' noises more easily, he is now weighing about 1 pound, and is the size of a large mango.
• His name- Patrick and I do have a name picked out, and it definitely feels like 'him' already....BUT, we are going to wait to share with everyone until after this guy arrives!
• Nursery- well, we finally think we picked out our nursery furniture and some bedding!  I'll have to post some pictures when it's all finalized and purchased!  But, really excited being able to picture his room and all a little more...man, that can be really overwhelming!
• Aches/pains: I have been feeling really good overall, so I deifnitely don't want to complain, but I have been having more heartburn then before and it seems that it's very difficult to get a full night's sleep.  If I wake up to go to the bathroom and lay back down, it seems to be hard to breathe.  I think it's a combination of the heartburn and my nose being so plugged up/stuffy!  But, I think if I prop myself up a little more with some pillows under my head that may help.  Otherwise, I can tell a different in my leg circulation---seems that my left leg will get really restless and feel not right, and I just read that it's likely b/c of differences in your blood circulation.  Still having some backaches every now and then also. So, it's definitely all worth it, but just a few of the minor aches/pains lately. 
• Lastly, it was our 1st Anniversary last weekend!  We have had a great, wonderful, and busy year---but we couldn't be more blessed!

I think that's all for now!

Halfway there!

A few pictures at Week 20:

Also, we had our Level 2 Sonogram yesterday, and everything else looks perfect and they are not concerned with any of the findings, so we were relieved to hear that and get to see him again! 

Other news, Baby A is moving more and more throughout the day--it's a fun reminder as I'm sitting at my desk all day at work :)  I love those movements and always a fun surprise when I get a big kick!

Just for kicks

Yes, that's right--- Baby A is a kicking fool!!  Yep, our little boy is kicking/punching/something to me right as I type this!  I find it very difficult to concentrate on anything else and just smile to myself every time it happens!  So, yes, if anyone did not know yet- Baby A is a boy!!  We had our ultrasound last Friday, and are thrilled to be expecting a little boy and that everything looks normal.  I do have to go in this afternoon for a Level 2 sonogram, b/c there are some spots on the brain, that is completely normal in development, but they just have to check it.  Our OB told us basically that she's 100% sure everything is fine, based on how everything else looked from the sonogram.  So, I'm looking at it as another chance to see our little guy, and on an even better/more clear machine (I mean, I could always tell where the head was, but other than that, the lady totally had to point things out to me)  Even better than me just feeling kicks, Patrick felt some good ones last night too!!  YAY---I was so excited to share that with him and we just both stare at each other in amazement, "Oh, was that one?"  "Oh--that was a BIG one!"  "Oh, there it is again"  :)  Looking forward to many more weeks of these kicks, and wondering that if they feel that strong now, and I'm only at 20 weeks, how they will feel during my last month!!

So, yes, I am at the halfway mark of my pregnancy today!! Whoo-hoo!  I must say that now knowing we're going to have a boy, I have been antsy to start the shopping/planning part.  I have been looking online at nursery inspiration pictures and we may go out to a few stores in the next couple days to see what's out there, look at prices, etc.

But, in even BETTER news---I'm so happy to say, that today/this  morning, Patrick accepted a position at St. Luke's!!  St. Luke's is a great health system in KC, and he will be working as a Quality Analyst in their Women's/Children's Center (appropriate timing huh?!) which is at their Plaza location.  Anyway, I am so excited for him to start this new job and to further his career in healthcare administration!! Way to go babe!

Boy or girl??

We will find out soon!! Very soon--2 days in fact!  A lot of people have asked what we prefer, and it's so cliche, but really as long as the baby is healthy we would be thrilled with either.  We'll post the results soon, and a picture to come soon.  Here are some of my favorite (and not so favorite) things about being prengant so far:

Faves:

• Feeling Baby A kick!  Seriously, I love love love it---something so miraculous about feeling human life growing and moving around in me. I first started feeling these flutters 2 weeks ago (Week 17)-- still not strong enough for Patrick to feel them, but hopefully soon!  Seems to happen every night when I lay down in bed---I love that baby A already has a routine....that's my Baby :)
• Eating a few treats here and there and not feeling guilty :)
• Seeing how sweet Patrick is about all of it--- I am so blessed to have a spouse that's so supportive, excited, and I know 100% that he's going to be the greatest Dad. 

Not so favorite:

• Bloody noses
• Leg cramps (intense leg cramps!!)
• Sleepless nights (I think God is prepping me for no sleep--I'll be wide awake in the middle of the night, and have to go to the bathroom) Also not sleeping on my back is VERY hard!  I have to constantly remind myself to roll over to my side.
• Back aches (mostly around bed time)

Until next time...