21 Weeks

I am officially on the downward slope towards Baby S's arrival! Wow, this is going MUCH faster than I thought it would!

This week our crib was ordered (thank you Carol & Dad!), our glider is being delivered (thank you Mommy!), the bedding came in, the paint color has been picked and we got a call that our floors will be in next week! I can't wait to see the whole room put together! Here is a preview of it all:

I also got a few registry items from my mom =). Wall Decals and the crib mobile!

The paint we chose is a light blue/greyish color. It matches the elephant in the mobile (which is actually the same color as he is in the bedding, but the picture makes him look much brighter).

I have also picked out the curtains and I am hoping that Chris's mom will be able to make a valance out of an extra set of sheets in her bedding to go with them.

Chris will start painting this week, so hopefully in the next few weeks, it will all be together!

My UTI seems to be all cleared up and I am feeling pretty good this week. I have been going to the gym more for my cardio since it is getting HOT outside. I still take Lola for a mile walk before I go...she won't let me leave the house in my workout clothes.

My next Dr. appointment is next week and I think we will be scheduling the dreaded glucose test. I am SO not looking forward to it....

This week, I also signed Chris and I up for our baby classes. We are taking one "Saturday Blitz" class that basically goes over the whole birthing process as well as some lamaze techniques. I also signed us up for "Baby Care" and "Breastfeeding". These are both half a day on the same day. I am sure Chris can't wait! hehe

I also pre-registered at the hospital! I was a busy momma this week (and it's only Wednesday!).

Here is a 21 week picture (thanks to Caity for the adorable shirt!!):

20 Weeks!

Well, I am officially half way through this pregnancy! It seemed so long, but so fast at the same time! Before I know it, little S will be here!

We had our 19 week u/s last week and not only is she still a girl, but she is also measuring perfectly and all of my tests came back as normal as possible!

Last week was a crazy week. I turned 30 on Friday (whoa!) and went to the ER on Saturday morning due to severe pains in my lower abdomen. Turns out I have a UTI and baby is ok, which is all I care about! They put me on antibiotics and I am almost out of pain now. I always heard that the moment you turn 30, your body stops working right...I thought it was a cruel lie that people tell to scare those of us knocking on 30's door....I guess it's true ;).

Here is my 20 week belly:

Yup, it's huge =)

My crib bedding is being delivered today!! We are still waiting on the floors to come in though. Once the bedding is here, we will pick out paint colors and get started painting! I cant wait to get everything put together!

My obsession this week has been trying to start a list of things to register for. I have a few things picked out on the amazon baby registry =). http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html?ie=UTF8&type=baby

I have to say that I am overwhelmed with the amount of stuff for babies! Hopefully I can pick out the essentials and then buy as I go....I don't want baby stuff to take over my house...I have a feeling I may not win this battle though =/.

18 Weeks!

I no I haven't been blogging much, but my sister got on to me about it, so I guess I will start posting more often. I am 18 weeks today and very much showing. Here are a few pics from the past couple of weeks. 16, 17 and 18 weeks

My appetite is finally coming back and I gained 7lbs this week, so my Dr. was very happy about that. This week I also felt her kick for the first time! Everyone said it would feel like flutters, but the first thing I felt were hard kicks! Yesterday she was a wild child and moved and kicked all day! It is a very strange feeling, but so awesome!

We have our next ultrasound on Monday, so we will know for sure if she is a girl! She better be!!http://tinyurl.com/2wjgd7n

We have also purchased this dresser from Ikea: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20108090

The nursery has been cleared out and the floors have been ordered. We will need to paint before the floors arrive in 2 weeks. I have decided to paint the walls grey, but which one, I dont know. Chris and I will be picking that out soon!

In 2 weeks I will be half way through this pregnancy! I can't believe it is going by so fast! EEEEEK!

13 Weeks 4 days...it's a girl!!!!

Chris and I went to the doctor today for the NT scan and the ultrasound tech said there was a strong 80% chance that it's a girl! You have no idea how shocked I am!! Everyone was SURE it was a boy...not sure why, but they did! And so did I!
We are THRILLED to have a girl (and would have been equally thrilled with a boy). She looked good and healthy and measured a few days ahead. She has really long, skinny legs...haha...that totally made me laugh.

I am officially in my 2nd trimester and I would like to say that my night sickness has subsided, but unfortunately it is still lingering, though not as bad. I am still running and going to spin class and doing some weight training, so I am happy about that. Working out definitely gives me more energy.

I go back to the dr. in 2 days, so I should know if I have gained the 5lbs that she wanted me to. Last week I had gained 2lbs, so we will see. Here is my newest belly pic.

9 Weeks, 1 Day!

Well, today I am 9 weeks, 1 day and I offcially need new pants =). Yesterday I went shopping and got a pair of jeans, capri's and shorts, all maternity. I have to say, they are SO comfy!! They should make all pants with that panel...haha.
I also decided to change doctors since my doctor doesnt have an ultrasound machine at her office and I refuse to go back to that place where I got my 1st one!! So, my first appointment with Dr. Taylor is this Friday and I am very much looking forward to it!
I took a progress picture yesterday and I swear I look smaller than my last one. How I need bigger pants is beyond me! It must be from my night sickness. I usually feel ok during the day and around 4pm, I start feeling sick =(. I rarely eat dinner these days because of this. I am also down 2lbs, which is ok with me. I am SURE I will catch up soon =).
Last weekend was the New Orleans Half Marathon! I ran about 9 miles and just got too tired. I could've finished, but just didnt have the desire...this is SO not me, but I was ok with it and Chris was very supportive of me. I was so glad he was there! I love New Orleans, but it's just not the same when you cant drink or eat much...boooo!

7 Weeks 1 Day!

Well, we had our 1st ultrsound on Friday!! While I was not happy with the facility I had to go to to get it (really the people), it was SO exciting to see our baby and the little flickering heartbeat! Here is our first picture!

I know it just looks like a tiny blob inside of a black hole, but that is our teeny tiny baby! Friday was also the first time I got to experience morning (or should I say ALL DAY) sickness. I felt like I had a horrible hangover with none of the fun the night before....ugh!

Other than Friday, I have felt great! I wouldnt mind some morning sickness so that it feels like I am pregnant!

This weekend I am running the New Orleans Rock n' Roll Half Marathon! Well, probably more like a walk/run =). Cant wait!! I will update with belly pictures next time (even though I am not showing at all..haha)

I'm Pregnant!!

Well, I guess my exercise blog has taken a different turn! Chris and I found out on Saturday, January 30th that we are expecting our first baby!! As of today, I am 5 weeks along and we have an EDD of 10/09/10!

I still plan on working out as much as the baby will allow =). This morning I ran 5 miles and I am signed up for the New Orleans Mardi Gras Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon at the end of the month.

So far, I have very minimal morning sickness.

Here are a few pics of our pregnancy test and my 5 week bloated belly!