Baby Update #1

I thought I'd write a few things down before I forgot them... I partied way too hard at my 1st baby shower last night and didn't get home till midnight. I'm so ready for bed at... 7:30. Yikes!

We had a Dr. appt today. She measured his head first and made a comment that he had a big head. Um... you aren't supposed to say that to the mom! I told her that :) And brought up the fact that it was the first thing to come out... Haha! We laughed pretty hard. She re-measured and said it was normal after all. I'm relieved! :)

We learned our baby has long legs and she said he'd be tall like his mom :) He likes to be curled up in a little ball. He has been a little uncooperative for the last 3 appointments and not wanted to show his face very much. So no 3D ultra sound for us today either. And he has hair!! Who knew hair could be so cute through an ultra sound! Little spikes clumped together. I'm dying to know if it will be blonde or brown!

It was so funny today. As the Dr. was doing the ultra sound, the baby kept squirming away. It was fun to see him move up on the screen. She'd do a freeze frame to take a measurement and when she'd go back to check something else, he was gone :) It was the craziest feeling... Having her move the wand on the outside of me, and him moving on the inside of me. So fun!

He's measuring at 3 lbs 9 oz. His heart rate was at 134. And my fluid was at 13cm... whatever that means. But she said it was really good for how far a long I am. (30 weeks, 3 days!) We're getting there!

And... we've graduated from the high risk Dr! They were so happy for us :) Everything has looked great for the last 3 appointments, so now just my regular Dr. from now on.

A Little Late.. but A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

WE'RE HAVING A BABY!! 

And it's a Boy!

Due: October 26, 2013!

 

I've been really bad at keeping up with my blog... So here's the big announcement at 7 months pregnant! (On the blog anyways.)

My friend Sunni took some super cute announcement pictures for us. It was such a fun little photo shoot. Considering the excitement of the news and everything... we still couldn't believe it!

Through the whole pregnancy, I've been meaning to write little things down... that didn't really happen, so we'll see what I can remember. (Not much these days!)

We found out the good news March 9, 2013 at week 7. We were getting ready to go to Washington DC and needed to know what was going on and what we were doing for sure....

So I took a cheap little dollar store test and it was positive! Well, Ian had to tell me it was positive... I couldn't look. (Reminded me of Friends.) Once he told me and I confirmed, I couldn't believe it. It was a Sunday morning, but I made him run to Family Dollar and get a real test. Same results... 

Church was not quite the same that morning :) All I saw was babies, all I could think about was babies & how our lives just changed forever... In the best way possible, but still. It's a change. It's a huge change. I don't do well with change! But we are/were so excited.

We told my family over Easter at 10 weeks, but made them keep our secret for a while. We knew we couldn't afford going into debt over going to Washington DC, so we went to Vegas for a mini vacation instead. We really wanted to tell them the news before we went though.

A few facts I do remember: 

 I started feeling baby move around week 19. It felt like something was lightly tickling my stomach. Ian felt it move for the first time at week 26 (July 20th). I had a couple cravings early on. Sour Patch Kids & A1 sauce. No meat, just sauce. Weird! I really haven't had a lot of cravings, but they didn't come back till much later. Worst food aversion was green peppers. Although most green veggies made me want to toss my cookies! The smell phase was the worst! I couldn't even open the fridge without getting sick.

We found out it was a boy June 12, 2013. I thought it was a girl... But we are so excited for a little boy. It's funny how so many people were so disappointed when I told them it was a boy. And thinking I should be disappointed because I make hair bows. Dumb.

We have a few names picked out. We've had boy names picked out since we were dating... I never thought I'd be one of "those" people. So we'll see what we decide when he's born :)

(We're not telling anyone the choices.)

Seeing our little baby grow and progress from each ultra sound has been so awesome each time. Now that I don't have ultra sounds as often, I love hearing that little heartbeat! I LOVE FEELING HIM MOVE. That has to be my most favorite part of pregnancy. I love when Ian feels him move. He seems to hold still as ever whenever I put Ian's hand on my belly.... And I love that Ian talks to him.

Ian has been so good. He's helped out with the house extra. Made more meals. Really taken care of me when I've been sick or not feeling good. I love that he always makes sure I get enough to eat. I couldn't have asked for a better husband!

We are so excited for this little miracle. It's been such a blessing so far. We can't believe it's finally our turn!

Here's a little pregnancy questionnaire I found.

How far along: 28 weeks!

Total weight gain: 7 lbs

Maternity clothes: No, but I'm starting to consider the idea.

Stretch marks: Just a few.

Sleep: 2nd trimester was amazing. I feel that's quickly fading away...

Best moment of this week: When Ian happened to have his hand on my belly and the baby kicked harder than ever before. We both kind of looked at each other in shock :)

Miss anything: sleeping on my back.

Movement: so much movement. We are starting to see my belly move. Crazy stuff!

Food cravings: Sugar Cookies and Salt & Vinegar Chips.

Anything making you queasy or sick: if certain smells hit just right.

Have you started to show yet: starting to a little bit.

Gender: Boy!

Labor signs: I hope not yet.

Belly button in or out: In. I wonder if it will stick out... I doubt it.

Wedding rings on or off: on

Happy or moody most of the time: Ian may tell you otherwise, but I don't feel I've been too emotional. Other than commercials will get me sometimes. Haha. Dumb...

Looking forward to: the baby showers to begin!

Bishop Dad

I have lots to catch up on!

Dad was made Bishop back in March. We took some family pictures before he had to shave... 

Another Update on the Yard

Yet again... Another update on the yard. It's all we have really done lately. 

It looks better and better every time Ian mows! Less weeds and more real grass! Although there are still plenty of weeds...

 

This was a nice patch of almost all grass! We were so excited!

I even got me a hanging basket! Because who I am kidding thinking I can attempt having flowers in my flower beds...

 I love my Irises! Best yard surprise ever!

Let the Yard Work Commence

(Another current post... I'm on a roll.)

Finally! A nice day! Ian worked out in the yard all afternoon/evening. The weeds were in desperate need of a mowing.  Hopefully someday there will be more grass than weeds...

He got the sprinkler system up and running for the year. It sucks we had to wait this long. It's been super windy so the yard, aka weeds, were drying out bad. Dragging that hose around is for the birds!

I didn't hear the mower going anymore, so I went outside to find Ian. I almost walked around the house twice before I found him in the forest. He was able to get some of the leaves cleaned out of the ditch a couple weeks ago. He went to finish the job... and there was water in it! So he had an extra fun time of doing it. MMM... soggy leaves!

We still need to get the leaves he pulled out cleaned up, but it was getting dark and we were hungry. It would have been nice if we could have cleaned them up last fall, but we had just planted, the ground was super soggy, and I didn't want giant foot prints throughout my yard.

Ian worked hard getting wet leaves out of the ditch... I worked hard on taking pictures of my flowers...

And the neighbors... 

Tulips are my favorite! Maybe someday I'll have more!

It was nice to finally be outside. I hope it gets warm and stays warm soon.