We had an ultrasound today! We successfully made it through the appointment without finding out the gender! Actually, the technician said they way the baby was positioned he couldn't tell anyway. He said when they are in breech position, as our little baby was, it's more difficult to tell.
The baby is weighing in at 10 ounces and measuring at 18 weeks 5 days.
We heard the heartbeat and came home with some photos.
Keith is convinced it's a boy. Just a hunch he has I guess. We will know in approximately 20 weeks!
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Week 19
Weight: 140.5
I've noticed in the last week that I've started having to use the restroom more frequently. During the day mostly, but occasionally I've found myself getting out of bed on time or early in the mornings just to use the restroom. Usually that results in me going back to bed anyway.
We get to see our baby this week! Our ultrasound is scheduled for Thursday.
Our plan is to pick our paint color for the nursery this weekend, so we can get Keith painting away. It's a good task for him while I study away! I'd really like to get the nursery moving along. It's mostly cleaned out of things that needed moved elsewhere, but I do need to go through the closet. Then it's on to the the final touches of decorating.
Birthday Week
It's my birthday week!
Apparently it's a very common birthday week at our church. As we were sitting in church Sunday morning, the Pastor took a few moments to recognize the birthdays in the church as the posted them on the screen in the front.
I smiled as I glanced at my husband as we've been going to our church for probably a year and a half now, and they don't know my birthday yet.
Unfortunately, that didn't last.
As before the congregation started singing happy birthday to everyone, Keith spoke up to share that my birthday was this week too.
I suppose it is nice to be thought of for your birthday. And I'll be sure to do the same for you Keith come March!
After church I had a handful of happy birthdays from folks, but one in particular sticks out. As he stopped to talk with us and wish me happy birthday. He then asked if I'd be 30.
30!
As I'm sure a look of shock crossed my face, he pauses and realizes I might not be close to that.
I replied I'd be 26 this week.
Never before have I been mistaken for someone older. Everyone always thinks I'm younger than I am, at least from looking at me. I suppose in looking at my family, I would assume I am older too.
Alas, I am NOT 30! Yet.
Apparently it's a very common birthday week at our church. As we were sitting in church Sunday morning, the Pastor took a few moments to recognize the birthdays in the church as the posted them on the screen in the front.
I smiled as I glanced at my husband as we've been going to our church for probably a year and a half now, and they don't know my birthday yet.
Unfortunately, that didn't last.
As before the congregation started singing happy birthday to everyone, Keith spoke up to share that my birthday was this week too.
I suppose it is nice to be thought of for your birthday. And I'll be sure to do the same for you Keith come March!
After church I had a handful of happy birthdays from folks, but one in particular sticks out. As he stopped to talk with us and wish me happy birthday. He then asked if I'd be 30.
30!
As I'm sure a look of shock crossed my face, he pauses and realizes I might not be close to that.
I replied I'd be 26 this week.
Never before have I been mistaken for someone older. Everyone always thinks I'm younger than I am, at least from looking at me. I suppose in looking at my family, I would assume I am older too.
Alas, I am NOT 30! Yet.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Skunk
Last night, I headed into our bedroom for the night and couldn't place the strange smell that was in the room, sow what's the first thing I do? Yell across the house for Keith to come to the bedroom.
He comes in, and I ask if he smells something funny. At first he doesn't, but to my surprise sits down on the bed with me anyway and after sitting there a few minutes, admits that he smells it to. He stands up and walks around the room again and says, it's skunk. As soon as he says it, I recognize it too.
The dog had just come inside and so he immediately starts smelling her, while I start praying that it is not the dog while thinking, it can't be the dog, it would smell much worse in here if it were the dog.
Thankfully, it was not the dog. It was just from outside. This is the second time we've smelled them in our area recently. I hope it isn't making a home in our yard. I think it is a result of the unusually warm winter we've been having.
I also said a prayer last night that it wasn't the neighbors dog either. I hope that's the case.
Although, trying to fall asleep to the faint smell of skunk is something I'd prefer to not do again.
He comes in, and I ask if he smells something funny. At first he doesn't, but to my surprise sits down on the bed with me anyway and after sitting there a few minutes, admits that he smells it to. He stands up and walks around the room again and says, it's skunk. As soon as he says it, I recognize it too.
The dog had just come inside and so he immediately starts smelling her, while I start praying that it is not the dog while thinking, it can't be the dog, it would smell much worse in here if it were the dog.
Thankfully, it was not the dog. It was just from outside. This is the second time we've smelled them in our area recently. I hope it isn't making a home in our yard. I think it is a result of the unusually warm winter we've been having.
I also said a prayer last night that it wasn't the neighbors dog either. I hope that's the case.
Although, trying to fall asleep to the faint smell of skunk is something I'd prefer to not do again.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Caleb & Caden
I'm so thrilled you're both so excited to be big brothers! I'm sure we won't be without our adjustments when the baby arrives, but the fact that you're excited and talk to it and about it now, thrills mommy and daddy to pieces. I love being able to share this experience with our little family as our family grows.
You're both convinced you want to name the baby Cooper, only because another girl at your school recently had a baby brother named Cooper, and you both think it is fantastic.
I also love that you are both convinced that Daddy will be the only one changing diapers. Whenever we talk about diaper changing, you both point to Daddy and make sure everyone knows he will be doing the diaper changing. If only your wishes were true; I have a feeling I'll be doing more than my fair share of diaper changing in the coming months! I fully expect your opinions to change and your voices to grow louder once your little sibling has arrived.
Most importantly, I love you two little boys more than imaginable. I can't wait to see your excitement when baby arrives and makes us a family of 5.
You're both convinced you want to name the baby Cooper, only because another girl at your school recently had a baby brother named Cooper, and you both think it is fantastic.
I also love that you are both convinced that Daddy will be the only one changing diapers. Whenever we talk about diaper changing, you both point to Daddy and make sure everyone knows he will be doing the diaper changing. If only your wishes were true; I have a feeling I'll be doing more than my fair share of diaper changing in the coming months! I fully expect your opinions to change and your voices to grow louder once your little sibling has arrived.
Most importantly, I love you two little boys more than imaginable. I can't wait to see your excitement when baby arrives and makes us a family of 5.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
5 Months from Today
Five months from today is our estimated due date!
Three months from today our boys turn 6. SIX! I can't believe it. I've made the call to sign up for a time slot of kindergarten registration! I know we did it last year, but it's for real this time. A part of me is glad though that I should be on maternity leave when they start school in the fall.
I stepped on the scale this morning and have gained enough weight now to push me over my pre-pregnancy weight. I've officially gained back everything I lost, plus a 1/2 a pound. I'm now weighting in at 140.5.
I wish the thought of gaining the appropriate amount of weight didn't worry me so much.
I've officially decided we're painting the nursery a light gray in color. Now, to decide on the correct shade and get the husband on board to get this painting done!
Three months from today our boys turn 6. SIX! I can't believe it. I've made the call to sign up for a time slot of kindergarten registration! I know we did it last year, but it's for real this time. A part of me is glad though that I should be on maternity leave when they start school in the fall.
I stepped on the scale this morning and have gained enough weight now to push me over my pre-pregnancy weight. I've officially gained back everything I lost, plus a 1/2 a pound. I'm now weighting in at 140.5.
I wish the thought of gaining the appropriate amount of weight didn't worry me so much.
I've officially decided we're painting the nursery a light gray in color. Now, to decide on the correct shade and get the husband on board to get this painting done!
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
2011 - A Running Year in Review
A few weeks ago I received my annual training summary from daily mile. I was pleased to be able to say I increased my mileage over 2010!
My highest mileage month was October at 77 miles, which was just as I was finishing up my half marathon training.
Except for the half marathon I took the months of November and December off running during the year. Mainly because I was pregnant and miserable those first few months.
Racing this year was not something I focused on, at least not until the end of the year when after a miscarriage, I decided I needed to train for something. Looking back, working out and running is how I've dealt with both as I initially started running after our first pregnancy experience.
I ran a 5K in February with Lisa, and boy was it cold! I wrote about it finally in July, and the weather had sure change by then!
I participated in the Akron Marathon Relay in September with the second leg at 5.7 miles and got my running motivation to race back.
In October I ran the Spirit Day 5K sponsored by my employer and set a 5K PR!
Then in November I set another PR in my very first half marathon! I ran the Stomp the Grapes Half Marathon, unknowingly 6 weeks pregnant!
My running goals for 2012 are small and may seem simple, but in reality I expect it will be a challenge. My goal is to run 1 5K in 2012 after having the baby. I have to start somewhere again!
My highest mileage month was October at 77 miles, which was just as I was finishing up my half marathon training.
Except for the half marathon I took the months of November and December off running during the year. Mainly because I was pregnant and miserable those first few months.
Racing this year was not something I focused on, at least not until the end of the year when after a miscarriage, I decided I needed to train for something. Looking back, working out and running is how I've dealt with both as I initially started running after our first pregnancy experience.
I ran a 5K in February with Lisa, and boy was it cold! I wrote about it finally in July, and the weather had sure change by then!
I participated in the Akron Marathon Relay in September with the second leg at 5.7 miles and got my running motivation to race back.
In October I ran the Spirit Day 5K sponsored by my employer and set a 5K PR!
Then in November I set another PR in my very first half marathon! I ran the Stomp the Grapes Half Marathon, unknowingly 6 weeks pregnant!
My running goals for 2012 are small and may seem simple, but in reality I expect it will be a challenge. My goal is to run 1 5K in 2012 after having the baby. I have to start somewhere again!
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