20 Week Photo!

Some of you have requested a recent photo so here you go! I am definitly feeling bigger these days and as I looked at this photo, I think my rear is getting bigger as well!!!! Please keep your opnions to yourself on that one please!

20 Weeks!

Today I went to my 20 week appointment, which just seems so crazy. Hearing the Dr. say you are half-way just makes me so excited. The heartbeat was good and I am measuring right on at this point so yay!I have gained 5 Lbs, which freaked me out, but I know it is necessary and will continue. Maybe the Girl Scout cookies had something to do with it? I went into this appointment much more calm than in the past and that is such a good feeling. The first trimester, and even a few weeks after were so emotional and scary with all of the "unknowns" and the shots on top of that. I am starting to embrace the pregnancy more and just find myself wondering what the baby looks like, will he/she look more like Scott or me? What the sex is, and can it hear our voices or Boston barking at this point? It also helps that I actually look pregnant at this point too. The other day at work this nurse came up to me and said you are so cute and can I rub your belly and bless the baby? Other than friends she was the first stranger to touch my belly. I must say it was sweet and I am thankful that she asked!

I also have noticed, what I think is some movement over the past week or so. It feels kind of like bubbles, but not like gas bubbles as everyone keeps asking. I wouldn't really call it a flutter like some people may say, but I am pretty sure it is the baby saying hello!

Next month I have to do my diabetes test and drink that nasty orange stuff, but if I can deal with these shots, an orange drink will be no big deal. I would take any advice from previous mom's though on the best way to get that stuff down.

At this point I am very excited about the rest of the prgnancy. We are becoming more curious about this baby and really just continue to pray for a strong and healthy baby!

Ok now there is a bump!

19 Weeks!

Well here we are amazingly in the middle of March and I can hardly believe that I am almost halfway there! I thought I was showing before, but no...now I am showing. I went to a bachelorette party this weekend and my friends were the first to rub my stomach! It was so strange and wonderful at the same time!

I have been feeling really good and my appetite is certainly growing as I find myself snacking often! My lower back is hurting a bit, but I am sure that is only going to get worse so I am dealing with it! Thanks to my husband I did get my first prenatal massage this past weekend and it was great! Honestly my hips have been hurting less since then so I may have to make those massages a necessity! Everyone says you have the most energy during your second trimester and I find that to be true for me as well. We have been blessed with amazing weather the past few days so I have been taking full advantage and taking Boston for some good walks. I also find myself able to stay up longer at night and have actually managed to finish two books during this pregnancy! I know! I normally never make the time to read, but I figure I better get it all in now and it really has been wonderful! If anyone has any suggestions for books please let me know while I am on a role.



Also, I forgot to post this, but a few weeks back my mom and I went shopping for maternity clothes and we saw the cutest and softest baby hat I had ever seen. It was on clearance because it's actually for winter, but I had to have it so we made our first purchase for the baby! It was so exciting so I took a picture and wanted to share!

Ultrasound!!!

So here is our little bambino!!! I feel bad calling the baby "it" so bambino is what we have been saying. We went to the perinatologist today and got another ultrasound. I am just about 18 weeks and everything looks great. He/She is healthy and growing right on track for our August 12th due date! The baby was being stubborn and decided to stay curled up in a ball most of the time, but he/she did open its mouth for us and put its hands in front of its face! We are so excited and feel so blessed to have a healthy, strong baby! Also, as you can tell we didn't find out the sex of the baby although we could have. At the end of the ultrasound Scott asked the nurse if she knew what the sex was and she said yes, but we still opted to keep it a surprise.

Please contiune to keep us and the bambino in your thoughts and prayers throughout this journey! We still have several weeks to go but we are getting more and more excited each week!

I Ache!

I am in the middle of my 16th week and all I can say is that I ache! Last night I kept switching sides and never got comfortable. My hips hurt so bad and at this point they recommend you sleep on your side. I always thought I was a side sleeper, but apparently not because all I want to do is sleep on my back and give my aching hips a break! It also didn't help that Boston wanted to position himself right in between Scott and I and every time I tried to change sides he made no attempt to move. I think we need a king bed because I do not see how this is going to work as I keep growing and becoming more uncomfortable and Boston continues to think he rules the bed!That probably won't fly with Scott so I think it is time to buy a body pillow and see if that helps!

I really shouldn't complain so much because other than that things are going well.I saw the Dr. this week and everything was fine! I was a bit emotional for the first time, but the baby had a strong, healthy heartbeat and I haven't gained any weight at this point. I actually freaked out for a minute about that but she assured me it was fine and told me it will find a way to catch up with me later! I thought with all of those Doritos I have been eating that a few pounds would have found their way!

We see the specialist on March 9th for another ultrasound and if we want we may be able to find out the sex of the baby! As many of you know we are going to try NOT to find out what this little bambino is, but we will see. I am hoping he or she will be stubborn so we won't be tempted!

Oh and one more thing! My Girl Scout Cookies arrived so I think I have a new craving!!!!