23 weeks, 4 days pregnant.
I also painted the letters I’m going to hang on Leila’s wall when we get into a new place. They’re super cute– I’m so excited! I’ll try to get a picture of them once I’m all finished with them. Well, theres not all that much to add today, so yeah..
Yesterday was busy for us, so I didn’t get much time to do anything but the running around we were supposed to do. The morning started out about 7:40 when I woke up and got showered and dressed. As I was about to dry my hair, I heard the children stirring in their rooms. A few minutes later they came out and Andreah was so excited! “Oh myyyyy gosh!!! ETHAN– SANTA CAME!!” We finally started opening presents at 8:15 and by 8:45 we were finishing up. Jim’s brother and his family stopped in as we were finishing up and we exchanged gifts with them. At about 9:30 we were on the road to Jim’s dads house for breakfast. We left there about 11:20 and went to Jim’s moms house. We exchanged gifts there– and I’ll tell you what, that woman has a knack for getting me the most perfect gifts, haha! Last year she got me a manicure and pedicure– this year she got me a 30 minute massage! (And the lady giving them does specialized pregnancy massages, woohoo!!) After we left there, we all went sledding at a man made sledding hill they have here in town. We were there for probably 45 minutes before heading over to one of my best friends’ house. And a few minutes before 4, I brought the kids back to the house so they could spend the afternoon with their grandparents and mom. Then I headed back to my friends house where Jim and I stayed until almost 9. All in all,this was one of my best Christmases. I loved all the presents I got– and we even got stuff for the baby!
My brother bought us a High Def Baby Room Monitor and two absolutely adorable outfits for my baby girl! Anddd we also got some onesies for her– as well as a memory book. I got my fetal heartrate doppler from Jim so now I can listen to my baby girl whenever we want to! And my sister and brother in law got me a body pillow. I’ve tried sleeping with just a regular pillow between my legs.. and that is not comfy. But ohhhhhh myyyyyyyy gooodddnesss! I cannot stress how awesome it was sleeping last night with this pillow. Haha. It amazes me but I slept so good last night.
Jim and I also decided on a name for our baby girl. We’re both in love with the name and cant wait to meet our Leila Louise!! I know, I am so old fashioned, haha.. but I love that name. And as it turns out, on Jim’s moms side of the family– Louise is a family name! I didn’t even know that!!
Well, I hope everyone had a super safe Christmas and if I dont log on before then, I hope everyone has a happy new year also!!
GIRL!! =)
Weight is currently at 15oz and I am measuring 21 weeks and 4 days. Everything looks good, baby looks healthy.
But I still cant get over the fact that I feel like I let myself down. I really, really didn’t want to know the sex. However.. it was Jim’s decision to find out. He hasn’t had much say with the baby. I’ve chosen the crib set, I’ve chosen names.. and he’s just agreed to it. So I wanted him to have something… but it doesn’t make me feel any better. I regret finding out– but whats done is done, right?
Hello Baby!! The ultrasound went well. I’m upset with myself, because I’ve said since the beginning I didn’t want to know the sex. At the last minute Jim told me he wanted to know. I did want to know, but I’m so.. disappointed I decided to find out.
So while I was cooking and waiting for the kids to finish eating, I went ahead and updated my about me page and added a page about our little monkey.
I cant say that much has happened in the months I’ve been missing. I’ve had a couple of doctors appointments, everything is coming along smoothly. My mom and dad will be down tomorrow night and my ultrasound is on Thursday! I’m somewhat scared that baby is going to move the wrong way and we’ll see something we dont want to! But, if it happens, it happens. I will be sure to post pictures as soon as I can.
I love feeling movement. Today has been super special for movement. Monkey has been moving all day. Must be excited for Grandma and Grandpa tomorrow!!
Jim bought me a heartrate doppler for Christmas. It arrived yesterday and he let me try it out. The kids got to hear the heartbeat in realtime and they thought it was super cool. I cant wait to get to use it more often! For now though, its wrapped up and under the tree.
Well, I’ll be sure to update more often now that I’ve been bugged by my mom and aunt to do so. Haha.
Wow, it sure has been awhile. I apologize for that. It’s not that I was busy with life or anything, just.. doing other things. But I’ve had a request by my mom and aunt to start a blog about this pregnancy. So.. this website is basically going to become that. Besides, I call this little one my monkey.. and monkeys love bananas, right? Alright then. Well, let me get some dinner done for the kiddos and then I’ll come back and do a decent update. Sound good? Okay then!