Short Vacation

Miller Park

My favorite girls

I went to Milwaukee last week with my sis, brother-in-law and the girls and had so much fun! We went to a Twins/Brewers game and even though it was sooo hot out it was fun and good to get away for a little bit. Can't wait to get away again in another week for the family reunion! I realize this post really has nothing to do with the baby but still thought it would be fun to write about something else going on in my life.

20 Weeks!

I can't believe that I am entering my 20th week. I'm halfway there!

Movement??

I'm not sure- but I think I am starting to feel the baby move. I felt a flutter a couple of weeks ago and haven't really felt anything until the past couple of days. When I put my hand on my stomach it almost feels like little kicks. I know they say that first time mothers especially aren't really sure when they feel movement- but I have never felt movement in my body like this before! It is all becoming more real now!

More Nursery Bedding

Ok- so I was right about my bedding and it all went on clearance. I went into Babies R Us today and pretty much bought everything that I could. I got the mobile, blanket, changing pad cover and diaper stacker. I don't know if I will keep it all, but I thought just in case. Every day I am getting more and more excited- it is definitely a nice change of pace for me!

Nursery Bedding

Ok- so I am getting a little ahead of myself. I ordered bedding today but only because I really like it and I feel like it is being discontinued. I had to act fast! I am still a little weary on if it can be a neutral pattern- since it is categorized with the boy bedding. When I looked at it in the store it seemed pretty neutral to me- so I am going with that. Christine- now I know how you felt and I am sorry for yelling at you to stop buying everything off of your registry!

17 Weeks

Well I am nearing the end of my 4th month and I can't believe how time has flown by! I had my doctor appointment today and she said that everything still looked really good. I asked her about being able to find out the sex of the baby sooner and it looks as though I do have to wait until about week 26. I have a feeling it is a boy but lately I have had a couple of dreams where it was a girl. I guess I have to wait 9 more weeks to find out- let the countdown begin!

Greatest invention ever!

I would just like to take a moment and thank the person who invented any version of the Bella Band. I am at the point now where my pants are getting tighter and tighter, but maternity pants are still a little too big for me. I can finally breathe!!

So sick of these migraines!

So I was in bed all day with a migraine- and it was awful! This is the third one that I have gotten since being pregnant. I used to get them before but at least I could take something strong enough to help. I don't know if they are from all of the unwanted stress in my life or from my hormones going crazy- but either way I wish that I wouldn't get them. It scares me because I can't keep any food down and so I basically don't eat all day and that can't be good for the baby.
On a happier note Christine and Sophie are in town and we get to go see Alison and Carter tomorrow!

Trying to predict the gender

I was looking online trying to see if I could "predict" the gender of the baby and came across a Chinese gender calender. So I put my information in and it is saying that I am having a boy. Now I know not to look too much into these old wives tales, but I did put information for 4 other people who have already had babies and it was right on for each of them. Hmmmm........

First trimester is over!

I had a check-up today and got to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time. It was amazing! I had my mom take a picture of me at 13 weeks and while I feel like I have a baby bump, the doctor said that I still haven't gained any weight. She also told me that my next ultrasound won't be until 27 weeks when I find out the sex of the baby. I thought I got to find out sooner- I don't know if I can wait that long!

Congratulations to Alison who had baby Carter this morning!