furniture

We ordered the furniture! This was one of the first sets we saw, and we really liked it so we decided to stop looking. Here it is now we just need to get it to our house and put togeter. Next is finding fabric for bedding and window treatments. Stay tuned!

A lot done!

While we did the babies room. I know its early, but I wanted to help, and didn't want to wait till i was to big to be comfortable. So it all started by having to clean out the closet and the rest of the room. Sounds really simple, except we needed to find a place to go with all the office furniture and other junk that has accumulated over the last few years...not an easy task! After the big clean up and organizing all the stuff we already have for the baby in the closet, we began painting. It took forever! but we love the stripes and I even painted a tree with some birds on one wall. Take a look!

Whats in a name?

I think we have a name! This little baby being a gril has deffinitly saved us a lot of arguement over names. Nate and I have always loved the name Grace, and just reciently decided on Grace Kathryn.

The girl's name Grace \g-ra-ce\ is pronounced grayce and its meaning is "favor; blessing". A virtue name referring to God's grace.
English: from the female personal name Grace, which was popular in the Middle Ages. This seems in the first instance to have been from a Germanic element grīs ‘gray’, but was soon associated by folk etymology with the Latin word meaning ‘charm’.

The girl's name Kathryn \k(a)-thr-yn, kath-ryn\ is a variant of Catherine (Greek) and Katherine (Greek), and the meaning of Kathryn is "pure".

IT'S A GIRL!!!!

After waiting and wondering for 20 whole weeks, its finally official...Were having a girl! We are both very excited about having a daughter. Going into our appointment, we were both very sure we would be leaving with a boy, but as it turns out we will be adding a lot more pink to our world! Everything looked great with the baby, heart rate still at 147 where its been for the last 3 visits, ammonic fluid looks good and babies growth was right on track.

Half way there

A Cantaloupe???

We started picking out colors for the baby’s room last night; this like the choosing of a name has proven to be frustrating :) I think we have some good options now, but it was an interesting discussion. We also put up cellular shades so baby can sleep (which turned into doing it in every room in our house). I have to say it does look nice thanks to my handy husband. Soon we will be painting and picking up the furniture.

How far along: 20 weeks
Total weight gain: Still at 8lbs since 6 weeks
Stretch marks?: Nope
Sleep: Good, can’t get enough
Best moments this week: Feeling the baby quite a bit
Food cravings: Tomatoes, other veggies, oranges, jalapeno chips, guacamole
Labor signs?: Nope
Belly Button: getting a little smaller
What I miss the most: having energy to get everything done, and being able to wear anything i wanted, People looking at my face rather than how big my tummy is getting:)
What I am looking forward to the most: tomorrow, and hitting the 24 week mark!

Convinced

So now I’m totally convinced it is a boy! We only have two more days to wait, but we just went to see the movie the blind side and all he could do was kick during the football scenes. I haven’t really felt him much until now, but this was definite baby kicks!!! it was kinda cool. Two more days to wait until we see our little one again and find out for sure, but deep down I’m pretty sure we have a future football player on our hands:)Stay tuned for mondays post!

Week 19

Not much new this week. A lot going on at work and trying to hold on until next monday when we find out if our little one is a boy or a girl. Ive had tons of headaches, but the morning sickness seems to have gone away...and as the kids at school are so quick to point out, my tummy is getting pretty big which makes for interesting clothing choices. Check back next monday to find out if we have a he or a she:) P.S. At our last doctors appt the babies heart rate was holding steady at 147. Of course to close to tell boy or girl.

How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain: 8lbs since 6 weeks
Stretch marks?: Nope
Sleep: getting better, but I will know for sure once I get back to school
Best moments this week: Looking at baby furniture and starting to clean out the babyies soon to be room.
Food cravings: Tomatoes, bacon, celery,
Labor signs?: Nope
Belly Button: The same
What I miss the most: having energy to get everything done, and being able to wear anything i wanted,
What I am looking forward to the most: Jan 18 when we find out if its a boy or girl.

18 week pic

Week 17 and 18

Wow! I totally missed week 17... Now on to 18. I have had the last two weeks off from school, and a lot has changed. It hasn’t been all that relaxing as of yet, but I'm hopeful for the next few days. The baby bump has definitely made and appearance!!! I feel like I have gotten huge in the last two weeks. We are in the process of putting all our gifts for the baby away, and I already feel like we have way to much stuff. Its all very cute and appreciated though:)

How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain: 5 lbs since 6 weeks
Stretch marks?: Nope
Sleep: getting better, but I will know for sure once I get back to school
Best moments this week: Getting tons of baby Christmas presents
Food cravings: Tomatoes, Grapefruit, Pickles, Carbs and Bacon
Labor signs?: Nope
Belly Button: The same
What I miss the most: having energy to get everything done
What I am looking forward to the most: Jan 18 when we find out if its a boy or girl.
Milestones: I felt the baby a bit yesterday!!! Can’t wait to feel him or her again.