6 Months!!!

We only have 4 months left and I am sure it will fly by with the holiday coming up. The joys of shopping for baby furniture!!! Yesterday we were on a mission (well I was, Brian was along to make sure I didn't buy anything to expensive) to find a dresser since we are using Emily's crib. I thought we would go to Nebraska Furniture Mart find one we liked and be done. Boy was I wrong!!! After going to Nebraska Furniture Mart, USA Baby, and Babiesrus we came home empty handed. Today I shopped at Westco in Iola and Baumans and have yet to get one, I did find one but it is now discontinued and no longer available. I think that maybe I need to be less picky, but not knowing what we are having and having an attic with slanted walls for a baby's room it is hard to pick one out that isn't to girly or boyish and isn't to tall. I also don't want a cheap one that will just fall apart. So if anybody has any good stores I need to try please let me know!!! At least the baby will have some were to sleep when it comes home.

23 Weeks!!!

Well I thought I would post what is happening with the baby for the week!! This week has been an amazing weeek, we are finally feeling the baby move. Now that I can feel it, I don't think it ever stops moving especially at night when I am trying to fall asleep. Brian was able to feel it last Sunday, he put his hand on my belly and the baby kicked him twice, he was pretty amazed by that!!!

The following info is courtesy of www.pampers.com

Story time: "My favorite sound is my mother's voice when she sings or talks to me." Now that bones in her ears have hardened, your baby can hear you and prefers your voice to any other sound. Give her a daily treat by reading, talking, or singing to her. If you feel silly reading to your belly, remember that the more your baby hears your voice, the more familiar it will be to her when she's born. I think I might have to get some baby books and start reading to the baby.

Super sac: The amniotic fluid that surrounds your baby is the perfect place for her to grow into a healthy newborn. The salty fluid keeps her warm, protects her from infections, and is buoyant enough for her to exercise her developing body. Right now the amniotic sac contains about a pint of fluid, which is refreshed every three to four hours. The baby should be a very muscular baby with all the exercising that is going on in my belly!!!

Measuring up: Your baby looks like a tiny, thin newborn. She now weighs close to 1 pound and measures 9 to 10 inches, about the length of a Barbie doll.

A Major Cord:The umbilical cord is the lifeline of nutrition, carrying nutrient-rich blood back and forth from the placenta. Babies will grab the cord, twist it around, and sometimes get tangled up in it. If the cord is wrapped around the neck at birth (called nuchal cord), it will need to be slipped over the head (reduced).

My first Blog

After a fun weekend with the family, I decided that a blog would be a good way to let everyone know what is going on with Brian, me, and the arrival of the baby. So lets get started!!! On Monday 10/6 Brian and I went to the Dr for our monthly appointment and our sonogram. The sonogram went great, it was amazing seeing our baby moving around a lot, Brian even asked me "You can't feel that". Our due date has been moved up to Feb. 14th, so this upcoming Valentine's Day should be interesting. I have enclosed a pic from the Sonogram for you to enjoy.