Week 22

We are back from Hawaii. It was a relaxing trip, but to be completely honest it was a bit boring! We are the kind of people who like to be entertained! That is why we LOVE cruises! We did a lot of poolside and I didn't even step foot on the sand...that's sad! We are glad we did the trip and were able to get away for a bit. 

This baby gave me a fit on quite a few occasions where I just had to chill out and try to find the most comfortable position possible to sit or lay! I have grown quite a bit in the last couple of weeks and the baby is kicking a lot harder and more often. Her active times are in the late afternoon through the evening.  

Oh the other lovely thing I have developed is what's called pregnancy mask! LOVELY! 

So, I have brown patches on my forehead, cheek and especially nice is a brown line above my lip, which makes it look like I have a mustache. That one really pisses me off!! I am so careful about putting sunscreen on, but apparently hormones have invaded my body and created these lovely brown patches. Mama is gonna need a makeover when this baby is born, until now cover up and foundation will be my friend! It is crazy what your body does...can't wait for the feet to get bigger! I'll have big feet and a mustache...CUTE! Be still every man's heart! Hey, at least my husband thinks I am the greatest thing on Earth right now! He looked at me the other day when I was huffing and puffing to put my shoes on and said...Thank you for carrying our child!!! It stopped me in my tracks and made all these crazy ailments worth while! I, of course had to end with sarcasm and say, hey, you can't do it, so it was up to me!! 

One other thing we have settled on is her name. We are going with Ava Grace (we think!) It is pretty and simple and gets the most compliments. Hey amazing what a vacation can do....we settled on our baby girls name! 

Off to Maui....

Well, we are almost off to Maui. 2 more days and can hardly wait! It is the last trip before baby...some relaxation and bonding time for these soon to be parents!! The dogs are all set for their stay at doggie camp and will probably have as much fun as we will! I am lucky to have found a good family friend that takes dogs into her home. They love it there and I can have peace of mind as I leave them! Yep, I was a dog mom first and will always worry about my fur kids!! 

Just getting all the last things set with the store.  Luckily my mom is here and I have great people who work at the store. It is so nice to have a great staff of people that take care of things when you are gone. 

So, we'll be off to get these white legs some color and looks like my drink by the poolside will be iced tea instead of strawberry daiquiris! I'll have one for ya and I'll have pictures when I get back! 

20 weeks...Half way there!

Just thought I would post an updated belly pic, since it has been awhile! Here we are at 20 weeks...5 months pregnant. Feeling good..just out of breath and realizing stairs and tying my shoes are getting quite difficult! Too bad I have a lot of stairs in my house! I find myself at times forgetting something (okay I forget a lot now a days!) and end up saying, Oh well I am not going back up those stairs again!! 

We got her mattress for her crib this week and tested out all the latest strollers at USA Baby. Sans had me in stitches as he was trying out the jogging strollers and decided to jog around the store as goofy as possible. The only big feature we are looking for in a stroller is a basket big enough for our Yogi! He gets quite lazy on walks and carrying him and pushing a stroller would be quite a Hollywood production! That's it for the week! 

A letter to my little girl.....

So, this blog has not only been to keep you all updated on the latest of Baby S, but also so she can look back and read all of these. Yes, I will need to start printing and saving in a book! 

I am up at the crack of dawn...can't sleep because I have too much on my mind. There are many different decisions to make right now and not sure what I am doing exactly! I tried just lying in bed and instead of doing what my Grandma Evie would do...WORRY (bad trait I got from her), I tried telling myself....everything will work out just fine. I also had my mother in my ear with her famous advice on worrying....What does it solve to sit there and worry? What is the worst that can happen? Yes, mom you are right, but I still can't sleep, so I will get up and write a letter to my baby girl because that is something that takes my mind off everything else...thinking about her! 

I am writing this letter to share with you how incredibly excited we are to meet you. Your dad tells me on a daily basis..."I am so excited to be a dad!" "I can't wait to meet her and hold her" 

I personally can not wait until the day that I get to hold you. I have been waiting for this day for so long and everyday I look down and look at my belly, feel you kick and move around and say "This really is happening!"  When we got an ultrasound the other day to make sure you were healthy and growing we walked out of the room so happy. Your dad had a smile from ear to ear and then we looked up and in the waiting room as we were exiting we saw the couple who went in before us completely sad with their heads down and looked like they had been crying. The nurse came over and said "The Dr. will need to speak to you"  Our hearts sank for them because something is wrong with their baby. We looked at each other and said "We are so blessed." 

 You will probably hear all your life how much you were wanted and how long we waited for you! So, if your dad kisses your cheeks way too much (he loves to do that!) and I worry about you that is why! We have waited for this day for a very long time. 

Love you bunches! 

Mom (wow that is the first time I wrote that!) 

Ultrasound today!

We went in for our ultrasound today. It was the second screen to test for Downs or any other chromosomal defect. She is healthy and she has big feet! Sans says, well that means she will be tall...short people don't have big feet! 

In case you can't decipher what this picture is (since her own Grandmother couldn't-just teasing mom!) it is her profile. She is kicking like a mad woman in there! I feel her all day long! I have now hit the stage of I have to eat every hour! I AM STARVING! Sans is enjoying it, but unfortunately he is packing on the weight more quickly then me! 

 So, now we are just trying to pick out the gear for this little person that will be entering our life soon. I never thought in my life that picking out car seats and strollers would be so complex! We laugh at the people who have these fancy $600.00 strollers and say RIDICULOUS! Then as we are searching, we are realizing those strollers have a purpose! Don't worry we really aren't going to spend that much, but it is tempting! 

The only real pregnancy complaint I have about this 2nd trimester is my aching back! I get my monthly massages and visit the chiropractor every month as well to help keep me somewhat pain free. It definitely helps! I am sure in the 3rd trimester I will complain about all sorts of things since EVERY woman likes to tell me, Oh enjoy your 2nd trimester because the 3rd trimester is HORRIBLE! Great...thanks for the advice! Gotta love helpful people!