The 4-D Ultrasound At Last

Well, here you have it ladies and gentleman, the little boy inside me is shaping up to look just like his daddy!!!

If your having trouble "seeing it" it is just his face in all of these, she (the ultrasound gal) really focused on the nose and lips. He has big lips with very clear peaks (similar to mine but too big to be mine) so as we are looking at Jay sure enough they are his! His nose, is well I'm not sure whose nose, it's a bit smashed a little button nose and very cute. His eyes were closed the whole time, which is good cause I guess it looks scary if they open them.

My parents came up to see him as well so my mom, dad, sis and hub and I were all in one small room. It was so much fun and the tears came welling to my eyes. He is going to be wondeful for sure. He is wiggling all around today so a strong healthy one at that.

We had Nikki's shower yesterday, she's due on Dec. 24th (12 days after me) and it was gorgeous. She's having a girl, Adison Nicole. I'm afraid her girl may beat up my girl, for those of you who know Nikki, you would agree! I am so excite for us both. It was fun to see everything she got as well.

One of the now coveted items by me is called a "hooter hider" they are a nursing cover but you can look down and see your baby while they munch away on milk. I must have one, now I have to decide what print to get. So many choices! Another coveted item, super soft barefoot dreams bath towell, Oprah endorsed Barefoot Dreams a while back, they sell them at Nordstrom and I have the robe. The baby will be living in luxury.

My showers are in a just 4 short weeks and after looking at the calendar today my maternity leave starts in 8 weeks!!! What that means for those of you who don't work for Richmond American Homes, only 8 more Monday Morning Meetings at the Tech Center and only 2 more Call-a-thons (dread). I really can't tell you how much that makes me want to get up and dance around excitedly and sing songs at the top of my voice. Both are torture and both will be out of my mind for 12 weeks!!!

STRETCH MARKS

Oh my goodness, they are here! So that one little one I told you all about at after the doctor visit turned in to 10-12 teenie ones all around it. I just stared at my stomach in the mirror forever this morning trying to remain positive. Oops, there they are on the other side too. Little devils! You gotta love genetics. I have been "lotioning and oiling" my tummy for months and they still popped out, I hear that it all lies in your genes. Thanks mom! Oh well. When I am holding the little peanut I won't care nearly as much right?!

Aftershock of Ultrasound

So, the so looked forward to ultrasound was really just...OK. I know that sounds really stupid but I was so excited and then the ultrasound tech was like, oh, this is just a vaginal ultrasound to see if the placenta has moved. I was crushed, I don't get to see my baby??? She gave me a quick peak with a real ultrasound but she was moody and irritated and was like, here he is...and then printed crappy pics. I was able to see his little feet and hands but she didn't give me pics of those. So, to all who were super excited about new pics don't hold your breath cause I'm not even going to bother to put them on here.

I have however figured out how to put a cute background up on my blog, which is oh so satisfying, I have tried for weeks! Thanks to Brittany and Heather, my little blogging experts, I finally got it.

The baby is doing great! His little heart beat is so strong and everytime he kicks I am thrilled. I don't mind if he keeps me up (I say that now...)

I finally finished my registry at Babies R' Us!!! I went and took one more walk through the store assuring myself that I have everything I need, but not what I don't need, cause I need/want the practical stuff like boogar suckers and bottles :)

The floors...are still not done. I am panicing a tad, well a lot but patience is a good lesson to learn right before the baby comes right?!

I have my first stretch mark...I thought it was a vericose vein (not that that's much better) but my midwife told me I am crazy and it is indeed a little purple stretch mark that has reared it's ugly head. I have also gained too much weight (you mean I can't eat whatever whenever?) so needless to say the overall experience on Thursday was dim. I actually cried when I got home. Selfish but true.

When I get the nursery even somewhat started I will post some pics.

We do have our 4-D ultrasound on Thursday of this week so let's hope I leave smiling rather than crying!!! Those pics I promise to put up.

Until then...

I am so thankful! Wishing for proper OCD!

Just recently I have heard of two tragedies that have really made my heart so thankful for my life, husband, and baby boy kicking me as I write. Our neighbor lost their little girl in labor, she was a stillborn. It shattered my heart for them, I really can't imagine what that would be like, to go through 9 months of pregnancy, have a name, nursery and an expectant heart and the little baby is dead. They are in my prayers. It makes me so thankful, undescribedly so, everytime our little guy kicks or flips.

The next is a young husband with 4 little boys and a lovely wife passing away in the middle of the night due to a sudden heart attack. WOW! That can really rock your faith and really make you ask why? Sometimes hubby's can be tough (wifey's can be too :) but this reminds me that I am so blessed to have a wonderful, loving, husband that constantlly provides and uplifts me. I know he will make such a wondeful daddy. This family is in my prayers as well.

Our boy is now roughly 15 inches long and 2 lbs! That's longer than a sheet of legal paper haha! Can you tell I work in an office :) I know he's getting big cause instead of occasional kicks I can feel him full on ROLL in my belly! Not for long, I hear he'll be running out of room to romp here soon.

Ultrasound - in 1 week and 1 day!

In the meantime I am sweating over my registry, wondering if I chose the right things, too many things, missed anything vital. It's torture I stare at it for hours. I wish I could be the OCD about my closet being organized or getting the laundry out of the baskets and into the dresser. My goal-to have my life somewhat organized before this boy comes in and I have no desire, nor anytime to organize. I truly do look up to and admire those that are OCD about the proper things in life.

Here's to those that are organized, if you would like to come over and help me I am ready willing and able to apply your advise to my scattered life.

much love!

Just checking in

Hi everyone, I have heard so much overwhelming praise for the blog I am so glad I did it. If there is anything you all want to know feel free to ask :) I was going to wait to post anything until my next ultrasound, but I have had quite a few people ask why I haven't typed anything in a while.

Jay and I start birthing classes this Thursday from 7-9, I have to admit I am super excited. I can walk in there, looking preggers and sit down with all the other mommy to be's and learn. I will let you all know how it goes.

I just finished reading a book called "The Baby Whisperer" one down two more to go. I have heard great things about "Baby Wise" and "The Best Baby on the Block." I feel like I can't soak up enough info. In the baby whisperer book she tells you there are different types of babies: textbook, angel, spirited, and grumpy babies. I am hoping for an angel baby of course, anything but a grumpy baby!!! We'll see when he comes out.

Jay is making great progress on the hardwood floors. I have to admit I am VERY anxious for him to finish so I can set up the baby room. We still don't have a crib yet. I feel as though that has been the toughest part. I just want a crib so I feel like I can get it ready for him. I will send pics of the nursery in progress as we go. For now, you'll have to sit tight cause the hardwood floor is slow-going.

I did find out today that our neighbor gave birth to a stillborn. How devastating. They are in our thoughts and prayers. It made me pray all the way to work for our little one. What a miracle life is and how quickly we forget that it can so easily go wrong. I am so thankful that God has blessed us with this little boy everytime he kicks it makes me smile. Daddy can feel him now too, I may have said it before but he may be a small gorilla. Jay thinks chances are high that we'll have a little hairy baby hahahahaha!

The ultrasounds are scheduled for Sept. 18th and Sept. 25th!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait!

Until then, much love, and if you think of it try not to comment on how FAT I am getting! I have had a few lovely coin phrases thrown at me lately that makes me want to hit someone. :)