23 weeks

I'm getting bad about posting on the actual day...not sure what that is about. Work is busy and I don't feel like getting on the computer by the time I get home at night. The nights are just too busy with swimming, soccer and other crap that seems to creep up (although it's usually fun stuff).
So here we are at 23 weeks, it's only been 2 weeks since the big ultrasound, but it feels like forever ago. It's fun knowing that there's a little boy in there!! We got the crib set up, ordered and go the stroller/carseat combo. I put it together on Tuesday. It's really cute, big, but cute. I'm not sure where we'll store it in the meantime. Right now it's in the middle of the living room. It probably won't be staying there for long. We got a bumbo chair in the mail from a friend. All this stuff I had no idea about! I am starting to believe that the baby stuff sort of takes over!!
Things are still feeling pretty good. My feet are swelling and I feel like my fingers might be too. It probably won't be long til I have to take my rings off....not looking forward to that. Especially if it starts to warm up anytime soon!! Having a weird back pain right under my shoulder blade. Going to ask the doctor about that even if there isn't much they can do about it. Still getting bloody noses and still very stuffed up. My sleep is hit or miss. Some nights I sleep great, don't wake up at all and feel so rested in the morning (like last night) and some nights I feel like I hardly slept a wink (Tuesday night). I'm not sure when the waking up to pee starts back up again. Probably soon. He's been moving around in there like crazy. He's most active in the morning. Not so much in the afternoon or at night. It will be fun to feel the movements transform from just wiggles to actual kicks and punches. And I can't wait for Dean to see or feel it. He's been so good to me during all these months. He's so into the baby and pregnancy. I just love it and feel so lucky. Although last night he informed me that we needed some ice cream in the house because 'we' are pregnant so 'we' can have cravings....and he wanted ice cream. Isn't he cute!
I am starting to feel like the weeks are dragging by, although I'm thrilled to be 23 weeks, it just feels like forever ago we had the ultrasound and there wasn't much to look forward to. However that has changed....we (I say we, but I had no say in it) finally picked a date for the baby shower. June 14th....I can't wait. They were thinking it might be in the middle of July and I didn't think I could wait that long:-) So now we are going to try to register soon. Maybe this weekend, depends on Dean's schedule.
In other news, my mom is on the mend. Still not 100% but better. She is glad she didn't end up going to California on Tuesday. She can go another time. But she was still bummed about it. My brother graduates from college next Saturday and we have a wedding that day. I'm taking the varmints (I mean cats) to the vet next week. It's a new vet so I hope it goes ok! Other than that it's just work and regular stuff.

odds 'n' ends

Nothing too exciting to post about today but I'm sort of bored and trying to stay out of Dean's way today. He's busy doing stuff for work and I don't want to disturb him.  It's the first day we've been home together in a long time though, so it's a little difficult.  We got some stuff done outside this morning.  It's a lot harder now with this little one inside.  I get tired a lot faster.  But at least it's a start.  

My mom is starting to feel better. I hope she's all the way better so she can go on her trip on Tuesday.  I can't believe a UTI can make you so sick!  That and her counts are way down from chemo again. So that doesn't help.  

Gearing up for another week.  Swimming Tuesday, Soccer Wednesday and Saturday. And of course just making it through the work day...sometimes that's a feat in and of itself!  And hopefully a night or two with friends!  

Feeling the little one more and more each day.  Haven't had a bloody nose in several days. I know the doctor said they're 'normal' but I don't think waking up at 4am to blood running down my face is normal.  We also want to ask if they have any literature on circumcision.  I know Dean will want to research the crap out of that. I'm not sure how I feel so may just leave the final decision up to him.  Other than that, nothing else to report to the doctor.  Symptoms are about the same. Sore and swollen feet, tired, starting to get up in the night to pee again.  Feels like August should be here sooner than it will be!  But we still have plenty to do and learn before then! 

Put up a Bluebird house this weekend. Maybe we'll have some move in soon. I even raked out my flower beds on Friday.  I will probably wait a little while longer to plant anything new, but my perennials are starting to come up.  It's a nice little sign of spring.  

That's about all around here.  We lead a pretty boring life.  I'm anxious to see how our boring life changes in a few months!!  Should be fun!!

22 weeks

and 1 day. Overall things are going well. I had my first hormonal/pregnancy breakdown today after work. I think I'm over tired. Trying to do too much....although not enough around the house, as I look around and this place is a disaster. Maybe next week won't be so busy.
Baby is moving more and more. Feels a little less weird each day. I'm exhausted and I'm starting to get up again at night to pee. I was hoping for a few more weeks of full nights sleep! I hate waking up to pee, I always have a hard time falling back to sleep. Heartburn is back, but usually only after lunch. Three more weeks til our next appointment and then shortly after that I'll have the GD test.
I've decided I really like my swimming class so I tried on my own today. Although it wasn't as fun, since I was alone, it was still nice. Relaxing but still felt like I got a decent workout. I think I will try to continue. I do however think that is why I'm so tired today....not used to being up that early and doing something active! But I know in the long run it will be good for me.
And lastly, my mom was supposed to go to California today to visit my aunt and grandma. She had been looking forward to it, as had my grandma. She doesn't have much to look forward to so she loves it when something new happens. We had dinner last night and she said she didn't feel too good, but figured it was from chemo, which she had last week. After being up most of the night with fever, chills, nausea, sore throat and stomach pain, she called Northwest and rebooked her flight. Somehow she bought the trip insurance so she is going next Tuesday. But she has a UTI and might possibly have the flu. She sounds horrible and feels horrible and is of course upset that her plans are ruined. She likes to think her cancer doesn't rule her life, but when something like this happens, she remembers that it does. And that sucks. It's not fair. I feel so bad for her. I am hoping she is better by Tuesday so she can go and enjoy herself. I can't wait until she's done with this study so they can adjust her drugs a bit and maybe she can feel better after chemo. And maybe someday her immune system will be better and she won't get so sick so fast. Poor mom....
Well, it's back to the couch for me. At least tomorrow is Friday!!!

Crib - CHECK

I went and picked up instructions and hardware to put the crib together so we spent 45 minutes last night and it's all set up. I think it's going to make it VERY hard to not buy more stuff. Of course I'm trying to wait til I have a shower but that might not be til July. Yikes. I'm keeping the door shut and I don't go upstairs very often so hopefully I won't be able to think about it too much. But I can tell you I'm super excited to have a crib and dresser!!!

Swimming again tonight. I'm not feeling so great today. Some stomach pains and back aches, but I think that's pretty normal. And I actually like swimming so I don't plan on missing it. Plus I can go home after work and rest for an hour or so. Now just to make it to the end of the work day...these people are making it SO hard to want to be here. I wish we were made of money so I could quit working in August. But I don't see that happening. I should be happy that I can work part time. Hopefully that works out. It seems everyone around here has their own ideas of what others should be doing. And I have decided that I'm going to do what is best for me and my family and what makes us happy. And not worry about what makes others happy. Ultimately it's not their happiness I'm worried about. I've been thinking about this for a while. I think it's pretty funny that no one has asked me what my plans are for after the baby. I think they just assume I'm coming back to work full time and haven't asked. The only one who has asked is the sweet girl who works part time. If everyone were like her I'd probably not even have a worry in the world!! Ugh....why did I have to inherit my grandmothers worry gene! I guess it will all work out in the end. But until then I'd better get to work:-)

crib update

So we got the crib open and there's no instructions or parts to put it together.....bummer!  So I guess we'll be headed back to the store to pick up the directions!! I was so looking forward to putting it together tonight.  Oh well....maybe next weekend!!!

Rainy Sunday

I guess it's true what they say, "April showers bring May flowers"....or at least I hope that is what is going to happen.  We really haven't had much rain this spring so I know we need it, but it was so beautiful yesterday.  I wish it could have stayed around!  

We had made tentative plans to go buy our crib today.  I had 2 picked out, one I loved and one I liked.  Both at different price points.  Dean hadn't seen the 2nd one.  So we went to look, pretty sure we were going to buy at least the crib (if not the dresser too).  Anyway, after reviewing (again for like the 10th time) we decided to go with the less expensive one.  It seemed easier to use (i.e. shorter for me!!)  It's a better 'white' color (i.e. easier to match to other brands of furniture).   And they had both pieces in stock!  So we bought the crib, short dresser/changing table and mattress.  I'm so excited.  I can't believe our baby's furniture is sitting in my husbands car!!! We probably won't be putting it together anytime soon.  I was told no heavy lifting in the beginning.  Not sure if that is still the case, but no point in trying to haul that heavy thing up the stairs.  My brother will be home soon and he can help!  It's not like we need it right now anyway:-)  Plus I don't have any bedding or anything to put with the crib....so I'm not in any hurry.  And I picked out the stroller/carseat combo that I want. So I'm going to order that this week.  And I found it with free shipping....even better!!  

This week has been so full of fun and happy moments for our new little family, I hardly had time to think about the sadness this week also brings.  Our due date from the previous pregnancy was April 15th.  When we made the ultrasound appointment, I was instantly relieved that we would have something good happening during this week.  Although it does seem that right now I'm glad to have a few extra months to prepare!! And in all reality, the August due date will be easier on both of us.   Dean is so busy right now, it would have been hard for him! And I wouldn't have wanted to go back to work in the beginning of the summer!!! So as much of a sad time it could have been, we have plenty to be thankful for and excited about.  Of course I'll always wonder how it could have been. But I know this is right for us for reasons probably beyond our control.  And both of us couldn't be happier!  

21 weeks

**update** I wrote this on Wednesday but the hotel I was staying in had crappy internet and kept booting me out. So I'm just posting now...

We're over half way there. And after seeing that little guy yesterday I am even more excited than before (if that could even be possible). I know they do those ultrasounds for measurements and to make sure the baby is doing ok, but I'm pretty sure a little part of it is for the mommy and daddy to be. Just to remind them of all that is to come. The ultrasound was amazing. I just can't stop thinking about it and looking at my pictures. He was so cute. I can't wait to finish getting ready for his arrival and picking out a name!! I think the pictures turned out pretty good. And my favorite part was seeing his little hand wrapped around the umbilical cord! Apparently they play with it while they're in there. I guess there isn't anything else to play with and the tech said it was ok:-) After the ultrasound, we saw the doctor to go over all the numbers. Everything was right on track. The baby weighs 15 oz. Almost 1 pound! His little heartbeat was 151, perfectly strong. And I'm measuring a little ahead, but I'm pretty convinced that's not something to worry about. I don't know how everyone can have the same measurements...everyone's body is different. So I'm not worrying about it. Overall it was an amazing day. I can't stop looking at our new pictures!!

Now I need to focus on getting ready for his arrival. I know it's not for a while, but I'm really excited. I stopped in BRU last night just to look around. I am hoping to register in the next few weeks. I need my mom to finalize the shower date (mostly for my piece of mind). Our next appointment is May 13th and then shortly after that I have to do the diabetes test. I'm a little nervous about that, but it should be fine.

I'm home now from the class and so glad to be here. I am going to relax this afternoon and hopefully then get some stuff done. I was going to run errands on my way home, but that didn't exactly work out. I figure after 20 hours of sitting in class, I didn't need to do anything unnecessary! I think I'll rest up by looking at more pictures of my sweet boy and maybe take a nap. Then it's onto cleaning my car!!!

Pictures of my sweet boy

Here's the profile with a little leg an foot sticking up

Another profile

The boy parts (it was pretty obvious and she found them right away!!)

Two little feet!

This is my sweet baby boy. Can't wait to meet him!!

It's a....

BOY!!! Everything looked great. Heart rate was perfect. Measuring in just right and they didn't change our due date. We got tons of little pictures (which I will try VERY hard to get up here tonight when I get home). We're so excited so let the shopping, name discussions and nursery decorating begin! I can't wait for August!!!!

One more day

Tomorrow at this time I will have seen the little one on the ultrasound screen and hopefully know what we're cooking in there! I am so excited I can hardly contain myself. I'm trying really hard to work on stuff and keep busy, but it's not working so well anymore. I was doing really well this morning....need that motivation back! I of course want everything to be healthy and normal, but I'm really hoping to find out what we're having too. I really have no idea. I haven't had any 'feelings' about it. I have had 2 dreams about the baby and in the first it was a boy and the second it was a girl. And all the other baby dreams I have, it's not apparent or part of the dream. Either way, we will be thrilled. And it will help with the name discussion...because right now that's a little difficult!!

Yesterday was Easter. We aren't too religious but it is nice to see family. We usually go to Deans aunts in South Bend. We hadn't heard from any of his relatives (except for his cousins on facebook who I'm friends with) in regards to the baby. I thought it was a little odd, but we aren't close or anything. Anyway, apparently my mother in law didn't tell ANYONE about the baby. Not her siblings, not the cousins, no one. So here I am, 5 months pregnant and no one knew. Of course everyone else was very excited. But did she say anything? No. Not one word to me. I was telling everyone about the pregnancy, the appointments, what we've looked at and that the big ultrasound was on Tuesday. So finally she turns to me and says "So the test is on Tuesday?" and of course my bitchy side (which tends to come out when she's around) says "The ultrasound is on Tuesday". I HATE it when people use the wrong terminology when you know damn well they know what they should be saying. My grandpa used to do that and it pissed me off. And that was all she said about it. Nothing about being excited, or call me when it's over, can't wait to go shopping, NOTHING. I would almost rather her tell me she wants nothing to do with the baby so at least I can know where she stands. Although at this rate she will have nothing to do with the baby!! Ugh...just remembering the day makes me mad. I guess I spent all these years worrying about their involvement in our lives after we had children for nothing. It's pretty obvious now. Oh well, the rest of the family is excited. And Dean and I are over the moon and that's all that really matters.

The next post will reveal!! Can't wait!!

20 weeks

Half way there!! I can't believe it. And the ultrasound is in 6 days!!! So much to be excited for. I feel like I've grown in the last week, but after stepping on the scale on Monday morning, I haven't really gained much more weight. Which is good especially after eating my way through Marco Island last week!! So I guess we'll see what the scale says at the dr next week. Since that is basically the only one that matters! I still haven't really felt the baby move. I'm thinking that what I felt last week was not the baby. It makes me a little nervous, but I know it is still early and there's still time! I'll be feeling it soon enough. I had my 1st pregnancy swimming class last night. It was really fun. I really enjoyed it. There are about a dozen women in the class all at different stages of pregnancy. I heard one girl say she was due in September and another due at the end of April. It's only 6 weeks so I may sign up for the next session if I still like it at the end.

I'm starting to get the bug to go out and buy baby stuff now. I think I'm going to go Friday and look around at a few things. I want to look at the crib one more time (yes, I will have been 3 times) and I want to look at the stroller too. Of course the color I want isn't sold in stores, only online. But I want to be sure it's the one I want regardless of color. I also want to go to the little pregnancy consignment shop we have in town to look for a few more shirts. I ordered another pair of pants and 2 pair of capris so I think I'm set with pants for the summer, but I'd like a few more shirts. I already feel like I wear the same thing everyday! And I know that will only get worse in the coming weeks. So a few extra shirts won't hurt!! And hopefully spring will finally get here and I can actually start wearing some of this stuff without a jacket over it!!

Dean is enjoying his time at the Masters this week. I miss him, but I know he's loving it. He's taken a lot pictures and video of the golfers (which I am sure I'll be watching this weekend). And the weather should be great today and tomorrow for him. And he'll be home Friday. I already can't wait to see him!

Snow

Yep, snow.  That's what I came home to.  It was cold yesterday but when I woke up this morning....a blanket of snow covering the ground.  Yuck.  Didn't make me want to be back here very badly.  Then a whole day of work.  At least we have a short week.  For some reason we've always had Good Friday off.  I'm not complaining!  I am thinking I'm going to use the day to look at baby stuff (and maybe buy some stuff!)  Dean is gone to the Masters now. He'll be home Friday afternoon.  But it will be a busy week.  Swimming tomorrow, soccer Wednesday.  Hopefully the week will fly by.  And of course we all know we're counting down to the big day on the 14th.  We're in the single digits now.  I'm sure by the weekend I'll be so anxious I won't know what to do with myself! Ha.  

Well, since I can do whatever I want I may go to bed early tonight.  I know there's a big game on tonight, but I don't really like basketball.  I of course hope State wins, but don't really care.  

Last day in paradise

I go home tomorrow. Boo. I think I could stay at the beach forever!  I love the sun, wind, sand, everything. If my hubby were just here I'd be all set. I do miss him!  But I go home tomorrow morning. It will be a long day, but hopefully I will feel rested after this!  Baby is making it hard to relax today. Having some stomach issues and overall yuckiness feeling.  Maybe it will go away soon.  

On a related note, I noticed my ticker is at 10 days til the big ultrasound. I'm starting to get really antsy.  I really want to see this little one and I really want to find out what we're having. Everywhere I go I see baby stuff and wish I knew so I could buy something.  But I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to do that after.  And I think I'm starting to get the itch to buy baby stuff now.  I really haven't felt like going to look yet. But now I am and it is starting to feel like it might be fun.  So hopefully this week/weekend I will get out and do a little research and then we can register in a few weeks.  I actually have next Friday off so maybe I'll go out and do a little shopping then.  We'll see.  

Well, the beach is calling.  Only a few more hours left!!!  Better enjoy it!!

19 weeks

and 1 day. I'm a little behind on blogging.....thanks to a great vacation on the beach!  I got in yesterday.  We were a little late and I missed my connection in Atlanta but I made it in time to hang by the pool a little bit yesterday.  And today was fabulous.  It might rain tomorrow a bit, but that's the joy of Florida weather.  It might rain for 30 minutes and then be done.  So 2 more days of fun in the sun and then home again. Although I do miss Dean...so I'll be glad to see him. He's leaving Monday night to go to the Ma.sters tournament for the week.  As my  mom says we'll be like 2 ships passing in the night.   Ha.  But we're both doing really fun things and stuff we probably won't be doing in the near future.  

Onto baby....19 weeks. Pretty excited. Almost half way there.  Things are still going ok. I thought I might have felt some movement day before yesterday.  This might sound weird, but it felt like my stomach flipped. Like when you go over a little hill in the car too fast or get nervous about something. I only felt it once while laying in bed trying to sleep. Who knows. It was probably just my imagination.  I can't wait to see the little one on the screen moving all around. Maybe then I'll know what to look for.  I've been feeling good although travel is hard.  Very tiring. Although worth it!  I can't believe only 12 more days til we see this little one.  I'm starting to look a little more pregnant.  My mom thinks so anyway. Although a lot of people seem surprised when I say I'm almost 5 months.  Who knows.  I start a water aerobics class next week when I get back. That should be fun.  And soccer starts next week too.  So between those, I'll be busy during the weeks!  That should help them fly by!  

Well...time for bed so I can get up tomorrow and lay by the pool again!!