Update

We are excited to announce that we have picked a name for our son. He is going to be Giovanni Eduardo. He is a super active child already and hasn't even come out of the womb. He does like to do the bladder dance. Mommy's bladder seems to be a great trampoline. He also enjoys to play with his daddy. DH will poke the belly and Giovanni will kick back.

I am also taking my birthing class already and am really enjoying them. I have learned a lot about breathing and birthing and am just excited to have our son with us soon.

We have decided on a sea creature/water theme the room is going to be blues and greens ocean and water. He will also receive a homemade mobile from me of water creatures. My Mom has made a blanket for him and Dad is working on a blanket too. I have also had other family members make socks and other items for our son.

The boy

I have an appointment today to let me know about the last Ultrasound. I have had one about 2 weeks ago. We got to see him swallow and I got a really cute picture of him. He is indeed so super adorable. I can't wait to meet him in person.
Isn't he super adorable?

Registries

This is the time to go ahead and list my registries.
I have three they are as follows

• Babies'r us
• Target
• Butzies Diaper Store in Clarksville (for this one you just need to send Goldie an email and she will give you the info

Some important information that you will need to know about us. We are having a boy. We prefer neutral colors and are looking for a sea creature theme (any water animal). I also want to use Cloth Diapers rather than disposables. We enjoy anything eco friendly, natural and organic. I also love cute and crazy prints.

Now an update about the Munchkin.
He has been quite interesting and active. I believe he has his daddy's legs and is moving quite a bit in here. The other day my DH was able to finally feel him kick and was super excited. We have purchased our first baby book. "Good Night Moon".
I will also probably be crocheting him a sea creature mobile to go in the room so he has something to look at. My parents have gotten him a crib and changing table and my MIL will be getting his car seat.

Oh how exciting all this is.

It's a...

Last week we finally had the anatomy ultrasound. About two to three hours before we had to go I was just chugging water, trying to get my bladder as full as possible and go potty after (it failed, I had to go a lot). Once we got to the appointment the waiting game began, we had to wait to get in and then as the tech was doing the ultrasound, the baby was not cooperating.




It was all curled up and even just taking the basic measurements was hard. The tech then told me that I had to go potty again, but not let everything out. When I got back to the room, she was able to get measurements and stumbled across the gender. DH and I were excited to find out what the baby is and the tech then informed us that it is a boy!



So to all who do not know yet, we are having a boy!

Recent Dr. Appointment

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and I was able to hear my munchkin's heartrate again. The heart is still beating between 170 and 175 beats per minute. I can also feel the grwoing pains in my hips an sides. This baby must be growing pretty fast. I am starting to develop a little bump. I will post a photo soon. Near the end of April I will go to my big Ultrasound appointment and I will hopefully know then what gender my precious little one will be. After that I will be able to finally go shopping and post the registries. I am super excited and am glad to be able to share my journey here with you.

Hoot hoot!

This is the Owl Picture I painted for the Nursery. I painted it at Swirlz art, which is a local place where one goes to paint and have fun. I really love the Owl and am thinking that it will probably be a guide in what theme we end up choosing.

Update

I have not had a chance to update you all sooner, but I have just been really busy with school and student teaching.

About a month ago I had my last Appointment and I got to hear my munchkin's heartrate he/she was just pumping away at 175 beats per minute. I have my next appointment next week and can't wait.

Now what else am I doing?
I am trying to be healthy and eat well. I do, however, have chocolate and sweets (probably more than I should) but I am trying to cut back. I am also trying to have a good time with this pregnancy. I am now in week 15 and am working on starting to show. My belly is definetly starting to pop out and can't just be sucked in any more. ;) I am excited because now people can actually see it.

I recently painted an owl painting for the baby's room, but have not gotten any further on decorating ideas. My mom knitted an amazing blanket and some of my dear friends gave me some great gifts. I will add some pictures later.

For now all the best,
Until next time.