0 Baby purchases thus far...

So we didnt plan on purchasing much for the baby this early, but some things kind of fell in our lap. Our first purchase was a stroller. Our friends have the Quinny 3 Buzz stroller and after throwing that in my car I realized I actually really liked the way the stroller worked. Its easy to open and close, easy to pack and it seems as if we have plenty of options for the way it faces. The main problem was it was expensive. Well, after stopping to do some shopping we found one on sale with all the fixings WAY cheaper than we would have in the store. I love it and cant wait to use it. We purchased it in a dark Teal color but I couldnt find a photo online to match. Here is the stroller we purchased:

This thing is super easy to fold and unfold and I can wait to use it. We also were able to get the attachments with it including the bassinet. Here is the color of the one we purchased:

We had to quickly wrap it in a plastic bag because the two kittens think its a new bed for them. Oh the fight we are going to have when it comes down to opening the crib and the other fun cuddly items they will want to sleep in.  We ended up getting the rain covers, the conversion kit for the carseat, the stroller, the bassinet, bug nets and extra straps for less than we would have gotten the stroller. Take that for bargain shopping.

Our other recent purchases have included things for the baby bedroom. We aren't planning on getting a bedding set since most of the pieces they will not use. We plan to use the mobile, the sheets, the crib dust ruffle, and that is it. We were browsing Kenwood mall one Friday night and decided to stop in Pottery Barn kids. We walked in, found a crib we loved, and decided we would love to have it. We didn't make the purchase that day, but we did take a swatch home to match the wood with the items we already have. We were lucky enough to still have a baby dresser from when I was a child. It is still in excellent condition, just needs some new drawer pulls and we should be set. My dad volunteered to make the changing table (with a little coaxing from me) so we have a full bedroom set. Here is the crib we purchased:

We did manage to find some art pieces to start our decorating process as well. We found ABC letters and a map to frame and put in the babies room. We cant wait to see how it all looks together. Here are the art pieces:

We cant wait to find a permanent place to live and get this stuff out of boxes. I am excited to see how it all comes together.

How far along: 15 weeks 5 days -
From Baby Center we are an apple :

From The Bump we are an orange:

Total weight gain: nothing has changed - I am still down about 6lbs from the starting point.

How big is baby?: see above

Maternity clothes?: depends on the mood- I purchased maternity jeans and one pair of pants and they are just much more comfortable than the others that I currently have. I can do the belly band to help, but I prefer maternity clothes. The shirts are still WAY too big, but the tanks are nice for the extra room.

Stretch marks?: nope -thank the Lord and plan to keep it that way - cocoa butter is my friend.

Symptoms? Morning sickness is gone, heartburn is present when I don't eat correctly but that is controllable. Other than that the second trimester is much better than the first.

Sleep? Great now - I bought the boppy full body pillow and its a dream!

Best moment this week?: Hearing the heartbeat again and knowing we get to see the little one before Christmas - best present I can get.

Movement?: I thought I felt something - but I could be imagining things- soon enough.

Food cravings?: well, not many cravings- i just eat when I can since I cant eat very much at one sitting.

Labor signs?:none

Belly button in or out?: still in

Gender? not finding out

What I miss? high heels - not the same as they used to be.

What I am looking forward to:the ultrasound in a few weeks.

Milestone: almost through 4 mos.

0 Lots of posts to make today!

We are almost to 16 weeks and its flying by. So much has been going on that I need to make a bunch of posts to catch up. I will have belly pics to post as soon as Mark sends them to me. He clears the memory cards on the camera before I can get to them. I have the 14 week photo, but that wont tell you much if you dont see the first few pictures and the photos from today. I will be sure to post those this week.
On the other front - we have gotten a ton accomplished over the past few weeks. We had another appointment and got to hear the heartbeat again - 158 and strong- its always VERY exciting when we get to hear or see the little one. The next ultrasound is scheduled the 13th of December but we will hopefully be moving it to the 10th so Mark can be there. He will be traveling to London that week and he doesn't want to miss it.
Lots of posts to make up for the lack - I will keep you all up to date!

0 Weekly update - week 12

Just call me a slacker - I havent posted a single belly shot and I really am taking them. I was hugely bloated this weekend so it was kind of funny. I promise I will post pics soon. I might have to wrangle the camera away from Mark but that is alright.

How far along: 12weeks 2 days the size of a lime or a plum



Total weight gain: nothings changed from last week so I am still thinking about 3 or 4 down from start.

How big is baby?: we are measuring the size of a lime from Babycenter, this week on the Bump we are the size of a plum.

Maternity clothes?: the belly band is still my friend and I have some maternity pants that are calling my name for comfort I am going to have to buy clothes soon, I am just uncomfortable.

Stretch marks?: nope -thank the Lord

Symptoms? Morning sickness, pretty much gone still need to stay away from toothpaste.
sore breasts - still sore and growing. Running is rougher than before. Other than that, I am still doing great.

Sleep?:holy dreams Batman - I have had wild and terrible dreams all week. Halloween approaching isnt helping since there are scary commercials everywhere. I struggle and with a full moon, its rougher than normal.

Best moment this week?: Countdown to hear the heartbeat. 7 days to go.

Movement?: none that I can feel only a few more weeks

Food cravings?: seriously after a bout of heartburn one day, I crave the assorted berry tums. Ridiculous.

Labor signs?:none

Belly button in or out?: still in

Gender? not finding out

What I miss? starting to miss some of my clothes.

What I am looking forward to: feeling the baby move.

Milestone: Last week of the first tri

0 Weekly Update - week 11

How far along: 11weeks 0 days

Total weight gain: down 4 from last ob appointment

How big is baby?: we are measuring the size of a lime, although they might change my due date back one week (May 9th) and I will be still a prune.

Maternity clothes?: the belly band is still my friend and I have some maternity pants that are calling my name for comfort

Stretch marks?: nope - will continue to use Cocoa butter to help this

Symptoms? Morning sickness, going away - sore breasts - wowza they are getting big. Other than that, I am still doing great.

Sleep?: so far, okay. I have been having wild dreams and very active

Best moment this week?: Countdown to hear the heartbeat. 7 days to go.

Movement?: none that I can feel, and I finally got to see it bumping around in there on the ultrasound. Charlie still loves sitting on my belly.

Food cravings?: Halloween Oreos but that is all the time at Halloween

Labor signs?:none

Belly button in or out?: still in

Gender? not finding out

What I miss? a beer during the game and normal tastebuds


What I am looking forward to: getting through the first trimester!

Milestone: we got to see the baby - toes and fingers are there, as well as a head, legs, arms, heart

0 Well, that was scary!

We had a very interesting day today and one I dont want to repeat. I went to work early to prepare for Equipment Committee and finished the first segment and headed for a small break (its still 9:30am mind you...) oh the scare that I received. After a trip to the bathroom, I was freaked out by some cramping and blood. I knew it was time for me to call the doctor. After dialing the numbers three separate times because of the crazy thoughts that were going through my head. The lovely folks at GHA got me in quickly for an ultrasound and a checkup. Now I had to get out of my day long meeting.
I walk into a giant room of people, clearly frazzled, grabbed my stuff and had to tell my boss. Of course she had no idea I was even pregnant, so she got the news all at once. I was glad to get it off my chest, and was able to have someone help me calm down. She was a saint. She walked outside with me missing the meeting herself, and waited with me until Mark arrived. I was glad to have someone to talk to. Mark arrived a few minutes later and we were on our way to the doctor.
Mark was as scared as I was, but I was so glad to have him there. He even had a slight boo boo with the car and scraped the side of it he was in such a hurry. We arrived at the doc with no glitches and were able to calm down a bit. We were taken back about 20 minutes after we arrived (they were crazy busy which is not usual) and we started the ultrasound. By this point I had to go to the bathroom but knew they would need a urine sample as soon as I went upstairs.
We sat down and they started the ultrasound. We were holding our breath until we saw what we thought was a baby. We could see how small the little baby was and could easily see the hands and feet and the spine. We were anxious to hear a heartbeat when the tech finally gave us the news we wanted. We could hear the heartbeat for around 10 seconds while she measured the beats per minute (168 that was) and we were happy as a clam. She even let Mark video tape for a few minutes even though it wasnt allowed. We will try to upload it once I get it converted.
Next appointment is November 8th, so not too far away! We are actually ready to keep going with our baby planning and we are hoping all is well from this point forward.

0 Week 10 comes to an end...

Kind of interesting that yesterday was 10-10-10 and we are in our 10th week of pregnancy. Kind of crazy that we are already in our 10th week. As tomorrow reaches week 11, we prepare for all kinds of fun events. We finally get to see the little thing on Friday. Still crossing every finger, toe and hair that its only one baby. To go this long without that confirmation is scary, but I am excited to see the baby nonetheless. Its a busy week with both work and after work activities, so it should go fast. We had a long day yesterday with both the Bengals losing in the last few seconds of the game and the Reds losing their last playoff game to be swept by the Phillies. Kind of sad, but ready for fall.
Speaking of fall, its in the upper 80's here in Cincinnati for the last few days. CRAZY. I am so glad that this pregnancy wasn't in the summer. I would roast. I promise I will upload some pictures as soon as I get around to it. I have been super lazy (which is no excuse) when it comes to the camera. As the baby bump makes its way out, its only a matter of time before people start to question me (right now I just look like I ate too much).

Some favorites -
Nectarines are still a favorite- in season or not, I like them hard like apples so it doesnt matter.
Meat is still not very appealing. I am hoping this goes away soon.
I cannot get enough soup. I want soup for every meal. Poor Mark is going to have to deal with it.
I have a crazy bout of allergies so the super nose is clogged - THANKS. helps me eat better when smells dont bother me.
Sleep - I just want to nap most of the time.