I can’t believe it!

Wow...okay so first of all April slept the whole night and I don't mean just 5 hours.... I mean she slept from 11:30 last night to 7:30 this morning. She slept the whole night through. She went to sleep on just 4 oz... so this morning she ate her normal 2 oz and then an hour later she did her 4 oz... and just now she finished drinking a whole 8 oz... I changed the nipple to a meduim nipple and it was like whoa, she went through her first 4 and then I had to make more and I ended up making 8 oz total... I can't believe it. You could see her belly expand by the time she was done. She sure let out some good burps. Man.... This feeding should knock her out for awhile... Enough time for me me to get some stuff donw and eat...which I haven't done yet today.

April sure is growing!!

Posted Date: : Jul 18, 2008 9:38 PM

So, April is 6 weeks and is growing! She's been in size one diapers for a few weeks now and I started using huggies (they were gifts) after using pampers and the huggies are smaller than the pampers ones... so she might be going through the huggies ones faster than the pampers. So she's growing for sure. She is starting to eat 6 ounces more and more. She is starting to really hold her head up. She's making more noises and responding to noises and other things. She is starting to really watch her mobile and follow us with her eyes. She slept through the night last night for the first time in about a week. That was nice. She still loves her bath time. She's sure a strong kicker. She's far from a fussy baby. She only cries when she wakes up and needs to be fed. Which is only every 3-4 hours and thats if she was sleeping. She cries when she has a solid bm and a wet diaper and that's it. She's very calm. She's trying to push herself up off her tummy now. My favorite thing is that when I put her down for naps or bedtime, I don't have to fight with her to get her to go to sleep. She eats and then goes to sleep on her own... they say the sooner you can get them to do that then the better off they are once they get bigger when it comes to sleeping. She always smiles when she starts to fall asleep. She's an angel for sure.

Water Time!

Today I decided to take April in the bath tub. It quite fun. I have to say she liked it. I think that the warm water helped her tummy a bit too. It was kinda fun watching her kick her little legs around in the water. I think it was so much easier to bathe her too. She didn't scream or cry once like she does with the infant tub. Plus I was able to do the skin to skin contact that was recommended to me by many people. Over all it was a fun time.

Last night she slept in her crib the whole night. It was awesome. I can hear her cry just enough to where it doesn't wake Jason up. It's very peaceful and all that goes on is the music from her mobile. The mobile will almost put me to sleep if I sit there long enough listening to it. I love it. She hasn't recognized it visually yet, but the music seems to soothe her so she knows its there to some degree....

Yesterday we had her on the bed for some tummy time. We rolled up a blankie and put it under her tummy and she was able to keep her head up off the bed much better and much longer. She's getting stronger. I can put her on my lap and she'll kick against my tummy and push herself almost off my legs... scared the crap out of me the first time she did it...She's getting better at rolling herself over on her side. She's grown half an inch in a little for a week. Not sure the weight, still have to do that. She's starting to eat more. She did almost 6oz at one feeding yesterday. I'm trying to get her back into being swaddled. For some reason she hates it. She has to have her hands to her face all the time. And she loves kicking.... But thats good...strengthening those legs up. She's cooing alot more now. Usually after she sneezes... but during tummy time also... Things are going good. I'm gonna start my work outs today. I can't wait till I can go shopping and get some new pants! Oh good things...

Bring on the rain

So this weekend has been good so far. I have my sister with me till Tuesday. She's great with April. I feel spoiled having some one else here to hold and feed her through out the day. It's kinda cool.

Yesterday we went to grandma Mcalister's. That was fun. Jason cut the lawn and Jeff came over. Jason was almost done with the lawn and then it started pouring down rain. With in seconds the three of us who were outside were soaked. My sister and his mom who had April were smart and were inside so they were nice and dry. It didn't last long. The wind was so bad. It was kinda freaky. But cool at the same time.

Once the wind and rain died down we headed out to Goshen for the season meal. It was ok. I wasn't a big fan of the food... Chinese that didn't look like Chinese. I love fried greasy food. Which I think is what we are going to have for lunch. Of course I have to drive Jason's car but oh well. It drives better than mine sometimes. Anyways, it was nice after the rain stopped and the sun came out. We walked around the grounds and took the stroller that was once nice and clean off roading as the guys call it and got it nice and well muddy all over the tires. I love that stroller. We were very lucky to get it. It was nice seeing some familiar faces out there. But it felt great to get out and do some walking and enjoy the some what nice weather. We go for our daily walks around the neighborhood but to get out where there are no cars and it's very peaceful its awesome.

I'm taking as many pictures as I can of April and Lindsey. I was her to be able have them when she is older, both Lindsey and April. Plus my mom wants more. Lindsey brought her camera an has been taking mass ones too but of April and then of April and me. Thats kinda cool because there is no one here during the day to take them of us except me and I get tired of doing it myself. Plus she enjoys taking them because it's her camera and her collection. Its fine with me. I'm not asking her to do it.

April is starting to really focus on things. She loves looking towards the bright lights. She can follow your voice. She stares at you when you feed her regardless of who is feeding her. She can move herself a few inches here and a few inches there on the floor. I put her on a baby blanket and before I know it she is almost off of it. My grandma didn't believe me when I told her that she could turn herself over on to her side until she did it this past Friday on the floor. It was a I told you so moment and she was kinda surprised considering she's only 3 1/2 weeks. She almost wiggled herself out of the stroller last night. I had it reclined and she was strapped in but she wiggled out of it and almost out several times. It's nice that she's getting strength but the sooner she gets it the more she can do and the more careful we have to be with her falling. I can't lay her on the couch for long periods because she will roll off once she gets going if we're not careful.

She sleeps 6 hours at night. Almost the whole night. She just started doing it. I was surprised the first night she did it. I woke up and looked at the clock and got worried but she eats a whole 4 oz when she wakes up and then 3 hours later she gets another 4 oz and this morning not even 2 hours later which is right now she's working on another 2 oz. I don't give her 6 oz all at once only because her little tummy can't handle it all and she gets sick. So we will work our way up. We had to do the same thing from 2 oz to 4 oz.

We went ahead and moved her from newborns to size 1 diapers. Only because the newborns were leaving such deep indents on her legs and her skin couldn't breathe as well down there. The ones are pretty baggy but her diaper rash instantly vanished and things look good. I'm pretty happy with the way things are going. I do enjoy sleeping through out the night. It is nice. That way Jason doesn't get disturbed sleeping. He does work two jobs now so things are a tad bit different with nights. I try my best not to wake him up when I am with April. She doesn't really cry at night which I love, she just kinda whines a bit and it's enough to wake me up. I feed her and I put her back in her bassinet and she goes back to sleep on her own. I'm sure it won't last long. I'm sure I still sleepless nights ahead of me but I think I will try to enjoy it while I can.

I have to say that when I was pregnant I thought the physical part of our relationship was going to be put on hold once she came. That and with the changes in my hormones and my body I thought for sure it would be non existent for a while. To my surprise however, it's better than it's ever been. I don't mean just the sexual part, that was an experience though doing it for the first time after having April. It wasn't as bad as I thought. It was enjoyable as in it didn't hurt like everyone said it would. I know that is way to much information but oh well. Anyways, I feel closer to him than I have ever felt before.

I respect the fact that he's ok with my body since having April. Yeah I lost more weight than what I gained but the whole tummy area is going to take some time before it's even close to normal. Even if he wasn't ok with my body I am. I love it, I've lost a few inches off my legs and thighs and my chest area has gone down a lot which I love. They're back to normal like, last summer normal and I can fit into things that I wasn't able to fit into even before I got pregnant. So thats a bonus. I still have a long ways to go. I'd give anything to have my track body back. I would love to be able to run like I used to. But until my ribs go back to where they need to be I have to be careful how active I am. But I can get back into shape and I have to take advantage of it while I'm motivated to do it. When my daughter wants to run around the yard or the park I'll be keeping up with her dang it. I need to get my ankle weights and start toning.

A huge relief that came to us this month was that we got our electric bill paid off. As of this moment we owe nothing...until the next bill comes out. Now we have to get every thing else taken care of. With Jason working two jobs it will help out so much. Then when I can get back to work that will be even better. I'm looking into switching to Miami up here in Middletown so that I can stop wasting so much money in gas and be closer to home. Since we have to have a day care place in Montgomery County I can find a job towards Dayton hopefully below Dayton and things will go smoother. I am excited to get back to work. I hope that I can find a more physical job than just cashiering... I would love to get back into the kennels but the one I'm looking at isn't done yet. Plus they're too neat... Oh well.

I really haven't had a chance to sit down and write as much as I have wanted to. I usually make them short only because I have other things to do...like go get lunch and cut the lawn. I haven't mowed the grass on a regular basis since I was like 12 and now I am doing it mostly by myself. At least the back yard. I haven't done the front yet in a while, Jason usually does the front. And of course the week whacking, only because I would take every thing out with it. But on that note I am going to get off here and hunt down some car keys and get some yummy Chinese food.

Greatness

Things are going great. April is doing great. She doesn't cry a whole lot, yet lol. She's gained the three ounces that she lost in the hospital plus one. She sleeps pretty good at night. She can go for several hours at a time before waking up which I really like. Having her in our room really helps I think. She hates being swaddled...
She has a pretty good grip already which really suprised me. She can grab on to the rail on the changing table and roll herself over... She doesn't do it to much but once she get those arms going she's kinda dangerous... she pulled my hair yesterday for the first time and it kinda hurt...
I'm happy with the amount of b milk that I'm getting into her. She loves it more than the formula I think. I wish I could give her more but she gets what I can get. I took her to the wic office today and got her on it. I was amazed how many coupons that I got for the formula. We're set for a while with formula.
I thought that it would be harder to get things done with her being home but, I think that I get more done now than I did before... only because of the anount that she sleeps so I like taking advantage of that now until she becomes more active. Things are going pretty good. She has her first doctor appointment next Tuesday. She has to get her second round of shots. I'm sure I'll cry when she does... oh well... thats about it for now..

First night home

Last night was our first night home. It went pretty smoothly I think. Over all I think we were up for an hour maybe an hour and a half... We were able to sleep in till about 7. Our first day home was a huge adventure for her. She met her other grandmother for the first time. She met the other one when we she was born but then again she had no idea what was going on... anyways she met her grandmother and then she met Erica and some other people. She met one of her great aunts in the hospital and will meet the other one tomorrow. Things are going good. We're pretty happy. We went out to walmart today and she slept the whole time... and in the car. She's just like all the other babies in the world who love riding in the car. Well, I guess I should go wake some up and change a diaper....

April Lynn McAlister

Well April decided to come a little early... last night around 6 I started having contractions. Very irregular ones so I brushed them off for awhile. Hour and a half later they were 2-3 minutes apart... by the time we got to the hospital I was dilated 6cm. I got the epidural right away and ended up having her at 2:02 in the morning. I'll be here till Friday.

Grill out

So yesterday we had a nice little grill out. After we went to moms house and cut her grass we came home and chilled for a while. Jeff came over and we grilled out and chilled for a bit. Then we ended up at the high school playing tennis. The boys did some running on the track which was quite comical. Good times. We ended up watching a movie once Carla got here. We didn't do that much, but it was fun and relaxing. After this weekend...it's going to not be as easy but bring it on. We had fun. Things are good. But it's nap time before my doctor appointment.

My Chew Chew

So this morning I discovered that one of my precious babies had passed away during the night into this morning. My little Chewie the chinchilla. Parts of her were still soft so I know it hadn't been very long. I really hope that it was peaceful. She looked like she was sleeping but when I bumped in to her cage by accident she didn't move and I just knew. I was lucky enough to have her for about 4 years. She was a very good pet. It's very upsetting to think about it. But she was old so I knew this day would be coming just not this soon. But she will be missed.

36 weeks!!

So, I'm 36 weeks this week. Very exciting. I think I've dropped. I know I have and every one else says I have too. We go Monday to our doctors appointment and after this week we go every week! It's getting close. My poor feet are swollen like crazy. I go to bed swollen and I wake up swollen. Really sucks. My Braxton Hicks are getting stronger. Almost very painful. But they go away when I shift positions. I need to take some pictures and get them uploaded. I try to keep a picture log so I can see for myself whats going on. But other than that...everything is the same almost. I think I am aiming back towards naming her April. I just really like that name. I dunno.

34 week appointment

So, I just got back from seeing the doctor. I am estimated at 34.5 weeks but I am measuring at 35 which is good he says. He is still calling for the due date to stay the same. He said anything before 36 weeks he'll try and stop the labor, but after that he won't. He'll induce up to a week early and that's it. Which I'm cool with. Other than that everything looks great. I get my strep B test next appointment. This appointment coming up is my last two week appointment and then we move to every week. Other than that nothing new. We did get the nursery finished finally! And I lied about the border, it is only flowers and butterflies... the one with the lady bugs was too expensive...

Is it over yet??

So, I am so ready for this pregnancy to be over. I'm tired of being pregnant. I want it to be over. I'm tired of the pains and the discomfort. Of course I haven't had them the whole pregnancy and I'm only now getting them so I really don't have much room to complain. I could have had them through out the whole pregnancy but thank goodness I didn't.
We're getting the nursery finished finally. I was able to hang some pink curtains up yesterday and they aren't anything fancy or anything but they make the windows look better. The nursery looks better than our room. We got a few things from grandma and even my great grandma. That was something that I wasn't expecting. She picked out an outfit and a blanket and few other things. It means alot to me because she's not going to be around much longer and for her to get something for our daughter means alot.
My family means alot to me. I love my family regardless of what happens or what has happened. I feel it better to look past what has happened in my life and my past and move on rather than hold grudges and make a big deal of things that happened 20 years ago. It's silly and doesn't make sense.
They say that you put yourself under more stress trying to hold the grudge and make everyone else miserable than it is to just let things go. Oh well. Just my thought on things. There are things that I want to try to teach my daughter and I hope that she will carry the lessons that she learns with her for the rest of her life.
I'm so very excited for the birth of our daughter. It's a huge deal in my family. We're going to take a 5 generation family picture. It's a big deal. I can't wait. I can't wait for our family picnic this year also. It's going to be fun. My sisters will be there, my cousins will be there, and people who I don't get to see that often at all will be there. It seems to get a little smaller each year. People move or jobs get in the way or kids go off to college..
But anyways, I'm ready to have my body back. I'm ready to start the next chapter of our lives. It's going to be a great summer.

Week 32- 8 months!

Posted Date: : Apr 18, 2008 7:43 AM

So as of yesterday I am 8 months. I'm starting to get uncomfortable alittle. I can still get around pretty good. I'm gonna keep on truckin as long as I can. Hopefully I can keep working as long as I can.... I haven't had too many problems at all with that so far. My feet start to hurt alot sooner than they were..but thats ok. It's getting harder to get up sometimes... lol. My morning sickness I believe is coming back. Yesterday wasn't fun at all... I couldn't keep any thing down until the evening. I felt yucky. But I'm good today for the most part. I have a doctor appointment this Monday and hopefully everything is looking good. I'm curious to see what my weight is now. As of my last appointment I'd only gained 6 pounds total. As long as she's measuring where she needs to be...that's all I care. I'm getting excited. I'm starting to get to the point where I want my body back. I'm really missing sleeping on my tummy and being able to roll back and forth with ease in the bed. It'll come back eventually. I do need to take some pictures though. My stretch marks are starting to come out.... besides the ones from my scar. They're very faint as of now. I'm hoping they don't get to deep.. And I'm happy with where they are now instead of where they might be... they go away easier where they are now lol. Let's see what else... my carpal is getting no better but no worse. No back pain yet.. so far everything is going great. It's been a very easy pregnancy. Of course I know if I get pregnant again..it won't be as easy lol. Oh well.

70 days counting down...

So I’m at my 30 week mark. I only have 70 days left.... I thought that I would start to get nervous or scared or something by now... But nothing... I’m still very very active... heck sometimes I have to be told to sit down and rest.. I have been feeling little contractions (Braxton Hicks) but not too many... Only here and there do I feel them. I can still put my shoes on fine. Everything is good. I can still have my morning gymnastics. We don’t have it alot, but we still do it. I’ll be damned if I’m gonna quit unless it really hurts or the doctor says to. That’s not fair to my boo boo. Plus, I still enjoy it. Half the time I forget I’m even pregnant... But that is that... not to much going on... last appointment she was at the 2.5 pound mark.

Going on 28 weeks....

So in a day I’ll be 28 weeks along. I only have about 85 days to go as of now. It’s very exciting. She’s really starting to kick up a storm. She doesn’t do it all the time thank god. But it feels good in a way when she does. I have my next ultra sound this coming Monday. I’m so excited because I don’t have to go by myself this time. Jason will get to go and see what it’s like to see her move on the screen. I want him to be able to see it. It’s worth it. I never thought seeing something like would bring as much joy as it did. Just hearing the heart beat is enough to bring tears to my eyes. It’s exciting.

My belly is getting a bit bigger. I’m starting to show under my sweatshirts now. I’m still in my first pair of maternity jeans. They’re getting tight, but I can still wear them. I thought in the beginning that I was going to be spending a lot of money of new clothes for me, but I haven’t so far. A pair of work pants from the goodwill for a few bucks that still fit perfectly and a pair of clearance jeans from motherhood maternity for 12.99 when they were normally 54.99 I think is really good. It kinda surprises me that I haven’t spent more.

Right now the only problem that I have is that I’m having back pains. Yes I know that you get back pains when you get pregnant and I know they get bad in the last few months. But, these pains really aren’t from my pregnancy. I’ve had them for almost 10 years. But they can’t find out what exactly is causing it. It’s only on one side of my back. It’s something to do with my tail bone. I can’t wait to get my spine relined back to where it needs to be...but I can’t do that while I’m pregnant... I have to lay on my tummy and have a lot of pressure and weight put on my back...

I’m a little relieved because I found out that financially I am eligible for WIC. I have an appointment in May... that was the first open one they have... It took me forever to find the number.. apparently they moved from the hospital in Middletown to the health clinic. So it was listed at the hospital which confused me a bit but I got it. They were really nice on the phone. That was a huge relief. So all I have to do now is get enrolled in the day care program. I know that when it comes to the clothes and supplies I have my family which my grandma has done a great job with that already. So I know she will be well looked after. Even Jason’s mom with her discount at Walmart and mine at work will help.

But that’s it for now!

Birthdayness....

So we pretty much finished the basement. It looks so good down there, it’s more inviting. It’s nice to see all the tools all together and organized. It looks great. I finished painting my table. It looks pretty good for an old beat up table. Jason put some shiny stuff on it to protect it.

We went to visit grandma yesterday and she took us out to lunch for Jason’s birthday. She got him a few nice shirts... since none exist really in his wardrobe.. We got to raid the pantry like usual since she stocks up like the world is going to end... Oh I love her... We got to raid the shed and take some tools that she can no longer use due to arthritis or no longer needs them. We got some more baby stuff. She gave me the new diaper bag that she got and it’s pretty neat for camping or longer car rides... the whole bag is very well insulated which will keep the bottles cooler longer. A 75 dollar bag that she got for 15 bucks just for donating the money to some charity group. I also got my pack and play that my aunt left for me. Nothing fancy but perfect for camping and travel. I can’t wait until my other aunt comes home... one I get to see her... two she has a trunk full of goodies for the baby... clothes, bath and body stuff.... mass diapers...

Well, I need to hop in the shower...I have to work today. It was great having the weekend off to spend at home and do things with Jason. I’m really going to get bored this week now that I’m on my spring break from school. I might be doing some painting... haha...

It’s come to my attention....

It’s come to my attention that I’m better off than I thought I was. I now realize that there are many many little things in my life that I may take for granite. I have true friends and I know who those true friends are. I may not be the perfect friend myself, but I try. I try to be there for those who may need some one to talk to or vent to. I try to be one who understands. I then get into these binds where, I feel like I’m being over looked, or I’m not getting the same treatment back... and I bitch about it and complain. And after I’ve been a bitch and I’ve done my moping for awhile, I realize that I get my fair share of it every day. It’s all around me. I may not notice it, but it’s there. I’m cared for in maybe different ways than I expected. But I’m cared for. Thats all that matters.

I guess that I’ve thought it had to be something big. But I think the little things mean more to me now, than they ever have. I’m usually a happy person. I’ve come to learn over the past few years that you can’t give happiness to some one... you create it for yourself and the environment that your in also. It’s a mental thing. I have to be happy with myself in order to enjoy some one else’s happiness truly.

I’ve said it before, I don’t regret my past. I think that my past has made me into the person who I am currently and the lessons that I have learned I think help me comprehend things today. I may not be that old, I might not have traveled all over the world but I have had my fair share of things both negative and positive happen to me. Some things I wish didn’t happen... but it made me stronger in ways that nothing else could. We all grow up differently, but in a way the same way. We all grow up to be adults.. thats the same for every one. We can’t be little for ever. We all have different family situations. But we all come from a family.

My goal in life when it comes to my daughter and future children is to provide them with a family who cares about them. I want them to know that we may not be perfect but they are loved. That doesn’t mean that they will be spoiled and rotten. They will have to earn things just like every one else on this earth should have to earn things. I don’t ever want my child to think that I don’t care enough or that I did things to cause harm to them later in life. My child deserves to have a father who cares about her and loves her. I grew up with out a father for most of my teen and adult life and it’s very hard. I want my child to respect her father and she should. It’s harder for females some times to grow up with out a father than males. I’m not sure how males cope with it but I didn’t cope very well.

When our child is born, she’ll be the 5th generation alive in my family. Thats something big for us. Yeah we’re all females.... but still. It is very sad for me to think that the man who raised me as his own daughter (my grandfather) won’t be here to see my child. My views as a Christian have for sure changed over the years. I’ve drifted apart from the church and I have my own thoughts and beliefs. I do think that our loved ones who we have lost are aware of what is going on with us. I believe we go somewhere but, I’m just not sure where.

I know my boo boo cares for me as I care for him. He may show it differently than I was expecting, but he cares. He has his own version of the little things that he does. But one thing that caught my attention and made me feel bad for every negative thing that I have ever said to him was something that he did today. It was more what he said in I guess I would say my defense and our defense as a couple that really took my breath away. I couldn’t really say much about it, only because no one has ever "stood" up on my part and said some thing like that. I’m used to holding my own. It was nice to know that he would do it. I’ve never doubted that he would, I just never thought that he would ever have to.

So it’s come to my attention that the things that I may nit pick over and make a big deal about, aren’t really that big when compared to everything else that matters. It makes me feel good to know that the child inside of me, was created by some one with a true heart and a good soul. He may be hard and cold sometimes, but that hard and coldness sure means alot to me. And when he’s soft and kind he takes me breath away, he’s like an angel in disguise.

27 weeks...

So, I'm at my 27 week mark. I found out yesterday that my iron count is very low. Which would explain the reason why I've been feeling the way that I have been feeling lately... I should have recognized the signs of the anemia earlier only because I've been through it before but they say you don't see it in pregnancy until it all catches up to ya. I would assume so only because the farther into the pregnancy the more she demands from my body. It's very hard for me or any one in my family to take the iron supplements because it makes us very sick. So, we went to the store last night and got some foods that have iron in them and also got some supplements that were a little lower and I will try mixing them in my food. I tried it last night and so far this morning I haven't felt sick. I'm hoping that it works. I feel a little more "all here".I was getting to the point where it was hard to concentrate on things and I could feel myself repeating or not making sense. I have been super tired too. I feel a little better. I also slept all the way through the night too. I know it's just one dose and it doesn't do much but maybe mentally I want it to so it seems like something... I don't know. It'll be all good though.

24.5 weeks!

So...went to the doctor today. Everything is good. Had my blood taken for my sugar and iron tests. I should know in a few days if anything is up with the results. I have gained 3 whole pounds. He's very happy with that and my blood pressure and other things like my urine test. I am getting another ultra sound the 24 of March. I'm excited because this time we were able to get it on a day where Jason is off work and can go! So that was kinda exciting and good news for us. I am not a huge fan of getting blood taken, but this time it wasn't bad at all. The nurse did so much better than she did last time. So thats that for now.

finally...

Ok...so I finally took some pictures of my belly. They aren't the best but I thought that since I'm finally showing for real it would just make sense. So I put a few up. I'm all belly as of now. I haven't gained anything yet but I'm sure that will change. My belly button is almost gone... It seems like my belly has gotten bigger over night lol. Her kicks are becoming more forceful and more distinctive. The urge to pee every 5 minutes has slowly gone away. I still pee alot but not like it was. I can still move around pretty well. Things are going pretty well. I have a doctors appointment on Monday and I get my sugar and iron tested. That should be the last blood test he said. Which doesn't bother me because I haven't had that many during the pregnancy so far and they don't hurt.. Oh well! Thats all for now!

I hate ice...

I thought that I would post an update...It's been awhile. Things are going pretty good. Besides the weather which really sucks, all is good. I'm starting to feel the baby move around alittle bit more. Not a whole lot more, but I should towards the end of this month. We're starting to get some stuff. Got a car seat and a bouncer. Also got a rocking chair that I've been wanting to get and we found one that matched my dresser and hopefully the crib set. It's pretty nice, hand made and it should last awhile. I got my diaper bags which match the car seat and I'm hoping to get the matching travel system that the car seat goes with... it's all winnie the pooh. My first instinct was winnie the pooh and after changing my mind several times, I'm going with it. I registered and decided that I'm doing your basic purple for the crib bedding. Nothing fancy. But for the rest of the day I'm taking it easy. I slipped on the ice and I'm a little sore but I'm ok. I think that it's nap time...

Dr. Appointment

It's been awhile since I wrote a blog I figured I should....
Went to the doctor today and everything is ok. I lost a couple pounds which the doctor isn't really concerned with. All my tests came back ok. Next appointment I have to have my sugar and iron tested. He said that she is about a pound now. We listened to the heart beat which was 158. Other than that, everything is ok.
I really want this week to be over with. I have two exams tomorrow that I should be studying for...and a speech that I'm almost prepared for. Oh well, I still have the rest of the day to study...

the snow

So, last night we to Indiana to pick up some software that our friend got us for our computer. We had fun getting to see around the place and the campus and his apartment. We went out to eat and just hung out for a while. On the way back we got caught in snow....I mean snow.... we could barely see the road it was so heavy. It covered the tracks of the car in front of so fast. It looked really cool to watch it coming down. I should be doing homework but I really don't want to. I think I'm going to take a nap.

One tough week

This week has been tough. First week back to school, not feeling that great, trying to find a job and other everyday stuff. For the school week, it's over! I made it through the first week. Today was harder, only because I had an extra class plus a job interview that lasted over two hours.... one long interview. But I made it. Now all I want to do is curl up on the couch with my boo and watch a movie.. I think my chances of getting this job are good, the manager who interviewed me, was pregnant. Finally some one who knows what it's like on the interviewing side. Well, it's time to start thinking about dinner and feeding my hungry boo. He'll be hungry when he gets in..

Ultrasound Appointment

Posted Date: : Jan 4, 2008 10:58 AM

So I had my first ultrasound yesterday and it went great. It turns out that I am not 14 weeks like we thought but I am actually 17 weeks along. In one more week I'll be entering my 5th month. It's kinda funny because before we really knew what was going on and it really sunk in, I'm almost into my 3rd trimester (one more month). I found out that it is a girl. Estimated due date is June 12th. I still don't look pregnant depending on what I wear. It's almost time for new pants though...Doctor said that all my blood tests came back great and the size of her is awesome. I haven't gained a single pound since we found out that I was pregnant. Which he actually said is good. I haven't felt her move yet but I should be able to soon with in the next few weeks. Durring the ultra sound she wouldn't stay put. I got some really neat pictures too. The 4d ones are just amazing to look at. She wouldn't stay put long enough to get really good ones, but I'm fine with the ones that I have. Jason scanned them in last night and he was pretty happy. Of course he wanted a boy, but I still think he'll be better off with a girl. His mom is pretty thrilled as is my family. I'm pretty thrilled because it looks like I should be able to complete winter quarter with out any problems. That is one of my main priorities right now. I should be ok. Well I'm off to buy my books today.