Picture update

This post is about 2 weeks late. But I'm such a procrastinator. I kept telling myself I'd take the picture tomorrow and tomorrow just kept getting further and further away. The picture isn't the best and the lighting pretty much sucks, but this will have to do.

Things are going great. We bought the crib and dresser at a liquidator sale. We (meaning Bob) have starting working on painting the nursery. My feet hurt if I walk too much and my back is definitely sore. But it's so worth it! I still keep telling myself that I'll start going to the gym but again with the procrastinating. Oh well.

I had another doctors appointment last Thursday. I had to do the Glucose test. Got the results today and everything is normal -- No Gestational Diabetes. I'm measuring right on schedule so that is encouraging. The only bad part of the appointment is my weight! Can you tell I've gained quite a bit! It's embarrassing to talk about, but since this is my journal about the pregnancy I need to at least document it. I've gain 27 lbs since my first appt. It's more then I probably should, especially with 3 months left. So I defiantly need to get to the gym and work out! I did get a swimsuit today so I'm hoping to get signed up for a Maternity Water Aerobics class. If I'm signed up for an actual class I will make it. It's just so hard to go by myself to the gym!

Picture update

This post is about 2 weeks late. But I'm such a procrastinator. I kept telling myself I'd take the picture tomorrow and tomorrow just kept getting further and further away. The picture isn't the best and the lighting pretty much sucks, but this will have to do.

Things are going great. We bought the crib and dresser at a liquidator sale. We (meaning Bob) have starting working on painting the nursery. My feet hurt if I walk too much and my back is definitely sore. But it's so worth it! I still keep telling myself that I'll start going to the gym but again with the procrastinating. Oh well.

I had another doctors appointment last Thursday. I had to do the Glucose test. Got the results today and everything is normal -- No Gestational Diabetes. I'm measuring right on schedule so that is encouraging. The only bad part of the appointment is my weight! Can you tell I've gained quite a bit! It's embarrassing to talk about, but since this is my journal about the pregnancy I need to at least document it. I've gain 27 lbs since my first appt. It's more then I probably should, especially with 3 months left. So I defiantly need to get to the gym and work out! I did get a swimsuit today so I'm hoping to get signed up for a Maternity Water Aerobics class. If I'm signed up for an actual class I will make it. It's just so hard to go by myself to the gym!

Baby bumps

This last weekend was the first time that Bob has been able to feel the baby kick. I've been feeling him for a while now, but everytime I feel the kicks and convice Bob to come to where I am the baby stops. He's already very stubborn that way. But last Friday as we were laying in bed I pulled Bob's hand to my tummy and he felt the little kicks. I was so happy that our little man had finally let his Daddy feel his kicks. Then Saturday Morning we were watching TV and I grabbed Bob's hand and put it on my tummy again and the Baby kicked so hard! I was proud! I love that Bob is now able to feel the little guy inside of me. I hope it makes it more real for him. I love his little kicks. I know everyone says to wait until he's bigger and kicking harder, but I love it. I love that when I'm laying in bed I feel the little bumps inside me. I don't even mind when he's bouncing on my bladder. It's a feeling I never thought I'd experience and if I could make it last forever I would!

24/25 week pictures to come soon... I promise

Baby bumps

This last weekend was the first time that Bob has been able to feel the baby kick. I've been feeling him for a while now, but everytime I feel the kicks and convice Bob to come to where I am the baby stops. He's already very stubborn that way. But last Friday as we were laying in bed I pulled Bob's hand to my tummy and he felt the little kicks. I was so happy that our little man had finally let his Daddy feel his kicks. Then Saturday Morning we were watching TV and I grabbed Bob's hand and put it on my tummy again and the Baby kicked so hard! I was proud! I love that Bob is now able to feel the little guy inside of me. I hope it makes it more real for him. I love his little kicks. I know everyone says to wait until he's bigger and kicking harder, but I love it. I love that when I'm laying in bed I feel the little bumps inside me. I don't even mind when he's bouncing on my bladder. It's a feeling I never thought I'd experience and if I could make it last forever I would!

24/25 week pictures to come soon... I promise

22 Weeks

It's the beginning of 22 weeks along. There hasn't been much change. I have been able to feel our little guy moving a lot more. I'm not sure if I'm ready for all the kicks, pokes and jabs that I'm sure are to be coming soon. I still can't believe I've past the 1/2 way point it's so exciting.

My mom and I went to look for fabric to make the bumpers for the crib and anything else we will be able to make. Bob and I still haven't agreed on a "theme" for the room. Bob is really into sports (football and basketball mostly) so I thought it would be fun to decorate in a sports theme (but not too overboard). I found the cutest piggy bank that is shaped as a football at Target. And with as much sports as Bob watches our little man is sure to like sports just as much (we hope.) Plus Bob's two favorite teams are Michigan Wolverines and BYU Cougars and I'm sure we'll get a lot of BYU stuff. Michigans colors are Navy Blue and Yellow and BYU's colors are Dark Blue and Tan. I don't think we'll decorate in Blue, yellow and Tan, but we can try to incorporate some of those colors in the room I'm sure. Plus I'm sure whatever I choose Bob will go along with eventually.


After looking at all the fabric I've decided it's REALLY hard trying to decorate a room for someone I haven't met yet. It's weird that I would put this much stress and energy into just decorating a nursery, but I want it to be perfect!


I did find a book at the library called Baby Must Haves it's put out by Parents magazine and it's been a great book! It has tons of "mommy" tips in it. And it's great because it's not bias to one brand or another. I really like it.


I had my 4th appointment last week. This is the 3rd time (counting the ultrasound) I got to hear his heart beat. It's just so releaving to hear it each time! I do like the fact that I'm feeling him move more and more. I'd like to think I'm not so freaked out about the whole pregnancy. It's happening and I'm so excited!


Since I haven't posted in a week or two of exactly what's happening with our little man here is week 22 updates.
Your baby now looks like a miniature newborn, checking in at 10.9 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound. His skin will continue to appear wrinkled until he gains enough weight to fill it out, and the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his head and body is now visible. His lips are becoming more distinct, and the first signs of teeth are appearing as buds beneath his gum line. His eyes are developed, though the iris (the colored part of the eye) still lacks pigment. Eyelids and eyebrows are in place, and his pancreas, essential for hormone production, is developing steadily.

22 Weeks

It's the beginning of 22 weeks along. There hasn't been much change. I have been able to feel our little guy moving a lot more. I'm not sure if I'm ready for all the kicks, pokes and jabs that I'm sure are to be coming soon. I still can't believe I've past the 1/2 way point it's so exciting.

My mom and I went to look for fabric to make the bumpers for the crib and anything else we will be able to make. Bob and I still haven't agreed on a "theme" for the room. Bob is really into sports (football and basketball mostly) so I thought it would be fun to decorate in a sports theme (but not too overboard). I found the cutest piggy bank that is shaped as a football at Target. And with as much sports as Bob watches our little man is sure to like sports just as much (we hope.) Plus Bob's two favorite teams are Michigan Wolverines and BYU Cougars and I'm sure we'll get a lot of BYU stuff. Michigans colors are Navy Blue and Yellow and BYU's colors are Dark Blue and Tan. I don't think we'll decorate in Blue, yellow and Tan, but we can try to incorporate some of those colors in the room I'm sure. Plus I'm sure whatever I choose Bob will go along with eventually.


After looking at all the fabric I've decided it's REALLY hard trying to decorate a room for someone I haven't met yet. It's weird that I would put this much stress and energy into just decorating a nursery, but I want it to be perfect!


I did find a book at the library called Baby Must Haves it's put out by Parents magazine and it's been a great book! It has tons of "mommy" tips in it. And it's great because it's not bias to one brand or another. I really like it.


I had my 4th appointment last week. This is the 3rd time (counting the ultrasound) I got to hear his heart beat. It's just so releaving to hear it each time! I do like the fact that I'm feeling him move more and more. I'd like to think I'm not so freaked out about the whole pregnancy. It's happening and I'm so excited!


Since I haven't posted in a week or two of exactly what's happening with our little man here is week 22 updates.
Your baby now looks like a miniature newborn, checking in at 10.9 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound. His skin will continue to appear wrinkled until he gains enough weight to fill it out, and the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his head and body is now visible. His lips are becoming more distinct, and the first signs of teeth are appearing as buds beneath his gum line. His eyes are developed, though the iris (the colored part of the eye) still lacks pigment. Eyelids and eyebrows are in place, and his pancreas, essential for hormone production, is developing steadily.

Belly shots!

I took more pictures of my belly to compare to my 16 week belly. I'm actually really surprised how much I've grown. It's exciting that I'm starting to take onthe pregnancy shape!

And today I'm pretty sure I felt our little guy moving. This morning was the most noticable while I was still lying in bed. I was proped up on some pillows and I set my hand on my belly and just as I did I clearly felt a bump right where my hand was. It was amazing! The rest of the day I just felt like he was doing little flips. It's been such a fun feeling. I'm not sure I'm ready for the hard hits yet, but I love the feeling that I'm having right now. I like knowing that he's there.

I've also added pictures to my flickr account but I'm not really good at it yet. So please let me know if you can or you can't see the pictures (click the word flickr to see the pictures)

Baby things done so far:

• Bought some baby clothes - probably too small though. I got newborn clothes but I'm worried we'll have a big baby. Most of my friends have had 8 lb babies. And the clothes I have are for babies that are between 5-8lbs.
• Went to Ikea and looked at some cribs. I'm not sure I'm in love with them. But they are cute.