Horrible Blogger

I've been a horrible blogger. I'm so tired after teaching that I just don't feel like blogging. I have been reading your blogs though. I haven't been very good at commenting. I'm going to give a BREIF recap of what's been happening. Brandon and I went to Babies R Us and ordered our baby furniture. We registerd while we were there!! The baby furniture came in last weekend and we put it together!! Made it feel much more real;) It also made me much more paranoid...damn IF!! Now I see that baby bed and I just keep praying that nothing happens.

I think I've been having braxton hicks contractions already. I feel them 4-5 times a day. I called the doctor and they said teachers tend to have them earlier because they are on their feet more often. They told me to rest more and drink plenty of water. I go next Thursday and will get more info.

I know that was short...but I'm tired;) Please say some prayers that our baby stays safe and keeps growing!! PS....I'm 21 weeks..more than half way there!!! YAY!!! I'll try to do my 21 week update soon!! ((HUGS))

19 weeks

Here are my 19 week stats a little late. I've been really tired because of school so I haven't felt like posting;) I have been reading everyone's blogs though!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

How Far Along? 19weeks
Total Weight Gained/Loss? 10 pounds!!
Maternity Clothes: definately...they are so much more comfortable!!
Sleep: it's better since I made my sleep number bed firmer!!
Best Moment of the Week the best moment of last week was finding out the gender!! The best moment of this week was having one of my students come up to my stomach and tell the baby that she loved it;)
Movement- yes!! I love the feeling:) I am waiting for bigger kicks though!!
Food Craving- homade macaroni and cheese made by the lunchroom ladies at my school
Food aversions- nothing...except mushrooms...yeah!!!
Morning sickness?- it's been gone for a week and I'm sooo happy!!
Gender- It's A GIRL!!! McKenzie Joy
Labor Signs- hopefully not for 20 more weeks...that worries me!!
Belly Button- in but getting shallow!
What I miss- having energyand being able to run around more with my preschoolers
What I'm looking forward to- big kicks, baby furniture, and showers;)
Weekly Wisdom- God has a plan for us...we just have to trust in that plan!!
Milestones- finding out the gender!! The last few days people have told me that I've really POPPED!!

Here are my belly pics..I didn't realize that my face was looking so chunky!!

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GIRL!!!!!!
We had a great ultrasound. First we did the anatomy scan which took about 30 minutes. Everything looked perfect. The doctor came in to talk to us because he had to leave and go deliver a baby. He mainly wanted to tell us about swine flu and for us to call if we even thought we had been around someone who had it. Since he interrupted the ultrasound the tech forgot to make our video. She said that we could either do it when we came back or go to the nurse and then she would come get us after her next patient. We chose to wait so we could get the video. We went back in and got to see our baby for 15 more minutes. She is perfect!!!

When we left the Dr we went to pick up balloons. I got black balloons and pink confetti. On our way home I put confetti in the balloons and blew them up. We went to my parent's house first and let them pop their balloons. It was awesome when the confetti exploded everywhere. A perfect way to tell them. We then told my mom that we were giving the baby her middle name...I think it meant a lot to her!! Our baby girl is going to be called McKenzie Joy!! After that we watched the video;) Next we went to Brandon's sister's house and let her pop her balloon!! We then made our rounds to Brandon's dad's house. We had told his mom right after the Dr's appointment. She met us in the parking lot because she is in nursing school right now. All in all it went great. Everyone was really excited. I will post the pics of everyone popping their balloons when I can..I forgot the camera at my SIL's house.
We are so excited to know what we are having and can't wait to hold her in our arms!!!

The best feeling in the world!!

I was just reading people's blogs and had to stop and post about the best feeling in the world. For the past week I have been feeling little twitches where the baby is...I know where CM is because of the doppler. Well I was reading the blogs and I felt those twitches so I said "I feel you CM" and right after I felt a KICK...I had placed my had on my belly after the twitch and could even feel it on my hand...AMAZING!! Definately the best feeling in the world. Keep making your presence known CM. On Thursday we will hopefully be able to find out the gender!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful evening;)

17 weeks

As you can see I am definitely popping out!! I'm behind on posting because school has started and I'm back at work...uggh!! Here are my stats;)

How Far Along? 17weeks
Total Weight Gained/Loss? haven't weighed myself...will know next week at OB's visit
Maternity Clothes: BE band works on some pants but wearing some maternity now too;) Sleep: sleeping is getting worse
Best Moment of the Week having people tell me that I finally look pregnant
Movement- not sure...I feel stuff but question if it is the baby
Food Craving- potato soup and grilled cheese
Food aversions- I can finally eat meat again...haven't tried eggs yet
Morning sickness?- yes, usually 2 times a week
Gender- we will know in next week!!
Labor Signs- hopefully not for 23 more weeks...that worries me!!
Belly Button- in
What I miss- having energy, the occasional beer, blue cheese, and cold sandwiches;)
What I'm looking forward to- baby kicks and finding out the gender!!
Weekly Wisdom- God has a plan for us...we just have to trust in that plan!!
Milestones- being able to eat meat again

Great Day

I had a great day yesterday!! I met 2 of my friends. One just had a baby and the other is 23 weeks pregnant. We went to lunch at a great restaurant and then we went to have massages. All I can say about the massage is that an hour isn't long enough;) I wish I could have taken the lady home with me!! To bad I can't afford to have one every week!! Last night Brandon and I met his sister and her two kids, his mom, and grandma for dinner at a new Mexican restaurant. It was lots of fun!! Today I am going to my parents to celebrate my dad's birthday!! My brother and his new girlfiend are in from Memphis so I get to see them too;) I hope everyone has a great day!!

One question

Is lower back pain common around 15 weeks or should I check with the Dr? I'm also thinking about getting a prenatal massage...anyone recommend?? I felt so horrible yesterday that I have to do something. It was my worst day yet...threw-up ( I thought the 2nd trimester meant no more throwing up;), migraine, and backache!! I didn't even get out of my pj's. I hope you ladies have a wonderful day!