19 week and 1 day pictures

Darlene took these pictures late yesterday evening. They are much darker than I hoped, but they turned out alright.











I don't feel like in pictures my baby bump looks that big. Different times of the day I look bigger. The baby moves all the time and is in different positions. Its weird and amazing all at the same time. While we were at my parents house yesterday I felt the baby punch extra hard and I actually yelped out loud. This was while Korey was telling us about something. A little bit later I felt a hard kick and yelped again. It was so funny.

I've already been thinking about how I'm going to miss all these kicks/punches once the baby is here. I'm trying to cherish every moment of my pregnancy. Nothing can compare to the feelings I've experienced so far. It truly is a blessing.

Next Wednesday, June 25th we get to find out the sex of the baby!! We're both so excited. Hopefully after next Wednesday we can start looking at baby names again.

Yesterday was Nathan's first Father's Day (to-be). Whenever he woke up I gave him a card and a book about why God made Dad's. He loved it. Korey and Franklin gave him a movie and a really sweet card that had our picture on it. :)

Here's a picture of Nathan holding the presents his family gave him. It was so sweet.

18 weeks and 1 day pictures

These pictures were taken yesterday. My wonderful hubby took the first few pictures of me. I thought he did good. :) My MIL took the one of me in the green shirt. I love my new top. Nathan says it looks japanese/chinese. Its so comfortable & thin!








Sometime last week I fell asleep at an angle on the couch. I woke up suddenly because I felt a very strong kick. Even after I woke up the baby was kicking extra hard. I figured it was time to go to bed. :)

The baby has been very active this week. I feel the baby moving all over the place all during the day. Its truly an amazing feeling and I love it!!

I think my morning sickness is back. Thankfully yesterday and today I didn't get sick. The days before I was so sick I didn't think I was going to make it. The heat doesn't help either. Its been so hot here that I've been staying in the house as much as possible. Its was 100 degrees here yesterday. Its not even summer yet. I'm going to have a horrible time. I so can't wait for the baby to be here.

New Hairdo *Before & After Pics*

It was time for a new look and something much COOLER!! My hair is so thick it felt like an inferno.

Before

Please excuse my dirty mirror. Didn't realize it was that dirty.


This is the best I could get of the back of my head.

After



I love the side view of it. I didn't change my hair color even though it does look like I did in this pic. Apparently the flash brought out all the red in my hair. I love it.



I think this is the most up to date hairstyle I have ever had. I absolutely LOVE it!!! The lady also thinned it after she cut it. It feels SO much lighter. Its definitely not near as hot as before. I had originally planned on waiting till the baby was almost hear before cutting my hair, but I couldn't wait. As hot as it is and the fact I get hotter now than ever...I couldn't wait no longer. It was 96 degrees here today and I was about to die. The short hair helps.

17 weeks and 1 day

Nathan took my picture this time. Poor guy doesn't understand my direction when telling him how to take the picture. His Mom does a much better job. This picture doesn't show the real size of my stomach I don't think.

So far this week I have felt the baby move a whole lot more. Thursday night the baby didn't want me to sleep apparently. All night long I felt like somebody was punching my belly all the way across. The next morning I was SO VERY sore. Despite that I loved feeling the baby be active.

I'm also having a harder time getting comfortable at night. Which means I'm not sleeping well. Used to I slept the best on my left side. Now no side is comfortable for long. I'd like to look for a body pillow this weekend. Hopefully I can find one.

My hunger has increased so much its CRAZY!! I'm always hungry. I feel like I eat every hour or more. I'm having a hard time figuring out what to eat now a days. I'm sure that all will change soon.

I can't wait for this little one to be here. :)

magazine rack

I want a magazine rack like that...color and all. :)

Doctor Visit

Today was the day for my next check up. The nurse took me to one room to weigh me and check my blood pressure. I asked her how much weight have I gained since my last visit She surprised me by telling me I actually have lost 3 pounds. I asked her how was that possible because I feel like my appetite has increased (again). She mentioned about how I probably eat in small increments. She said, "Don't worry you will gain it all back plus more". Then she told me my blood pressure was 150/82. She said the top was high, but its nothing to worry about.

I was taken to another room to talk to the Nurse Practitioner. She asked me if I was feeling the baby yet. I told her that I have since I was 16wks and 1 day. I told her that I feel a lot more fluttering throughout today. So far we're having an active baby. She let me hear the baby's heartbeat. It was so strong. :) The baby's heartbeat was 147-149 bpm. Baby is doing great.

Then I talked to her about all the problems I've been dealing with. I talked about the headaches. We both be believe that its a combination of sinuses and pregnancy hormones. For now I'm going to continue to take the medicine for sinuses and see what happens. I got a better idea of what is okay to take as well. I told her about my bad gas that gives me chest pains. Basically I just need to stick to taking Gas-X as soon as I feel the pressure. I told her how I've been feeling like my lower back and hips have been feeling like they were dislocating from each other. It mostly happened when I'd get up from sitting down. Then it would be a weird popping sensation. I also told her about the nerve in my hip that has been effecting my walking when getting up. She said all that is normal. She said that usually your bones soften up as the baby expands. That way you can carry the load. She also said that my uterus is getting bigger and is probably pressing down on a nerve. Really there's nothing she can do about it. She did give me a pamphlet on ways to stretch out my back. That should help some. I really need to buy that prenatal yoga dvd.

Before I left she took my blood pressure again. It was 120/70. She said it was almost perfect. I was very happy and relieved. I was laughing earlier and that could have made it go up. Either way I'm glad its better now.

I was so happy to be able to make the next appointment. My next visit is scheduled for June 25th at 10:45am. That's the day we find out what we are having!!!!!!!! Eeeeeeeeek I'm so happy!! I can hardly wait!!!!

16weeks and 2 day pictures