Week 18, welcome to the fifth month everyone! Especially you little baby :). We have been talking a lot about the baby shower, or the two I guess I will be having. My sister is hosting the one here in town which is good cause she seems pretty excited. Tonight I made the guest list. I know some people won't be able to make it, but it's the thought that counts at least!

So what happeneds at 18 weeks? Our little baby is now 5 and a 1/2 inches long and 5 ounces! The baby is learning how to yawn and hiccup, which I guess mommy witll be able to feel those little hiccups soon enough :). Baby also has its own figerprints on its fingertips and toes. How exciting!!


I keep looking at the ultrasound pictures. I know that day was life changing. All I can remember was seeing my little baby and its heart beating away. Nothing can replace that moment, I can't forget that feeling and the smile so big on my face.

I also love feeling the baby, even though sometimes its not the most pleasent feeling in the world. I have been getting these upper stumic cramps lately and my Mom says its probably the babys feet. Funny little baby, moves all day long.. but not at the ultrasound so we can find out what colours to buy it. I also told my work about the pregnancy. My manager was pretty surprised but she took it well and asked if I wanted less shifts and she told the other supervisors so I don't have to lift heavy things at work anymore (Yesss!). I also wasn't feeling good and the heat was getting to me, so I left work a couple hours early. I just layed around the rest of the day. But I have been feeling super exhausted lately... even from doing the tiniest of things. I guess thats what pregnancy does for you.

I'm a little sad however that my bump isn't growing that much yet. I have felt the baby, heard the baby, and seen the baby... but for some reason, it dosn't exactly feel like I'm pregnant all that much because I can't see for myself. I mean the symptoms and seeing my little angel was proof enough.. its just I can't wait to get a bigger bump and feel baby kick.

I also need help posting my youtube video... again, sorry its been long! I can't format it and I dont have the patients to do so.

Baby said its sleep time, so goodnight!

So today went well. We seen the little baby, our little baby. Now its sex is still a mystery. Baby wouldnt move its legs so we could see what it was :(. Other than that we seen the babys heart beating, its mouth moving, and the rest of its cute little body. I couldn't be happier. All I want is a healthy baby.

Other than that everything else is going good and my next appointment is october 14th. I'm also going to book another ultrasound so we can figure out what the baby is.

:)

Today, ITS TODAY! It's in two hours!!! Time to get my drink on... of water that is. Okay and I kinda couldn't sleep lastnight. It was horrible. I kept thinking, boy or girl? what names? how big is baby going to be? is baby going to be perfect like i imagined? Too many thoughts crossed my mind. When I did fall asleep I kept having dreams. Most of which contained baby boys.

The outcome dosn't matter to me. Because in the end, I have my miracle and thats all that matters to me anyways.

I'll be sure to fill everyone in ASAP! After all the calling and texting I'm going to have to do this afternoon. And expect a new youtube video soon.. hopefully that is.

Tomorrow! Its tomorrow! Okay, I need to contain my excitement, but EEEE!

Okay... okay. My sister and her boyfriend asked what I wanted from them for the baby today. After awhile of choosing back and forth from a crib to a stroller, I decided a crib. I want new furniture and everything for the baby. I can't wait to do some more shopping on my own, and with Steve. I know most people get excited about buying clothes, but I'm actually excited about buying the baby bath things. Likes shampoo, baby wash, little towel wraps, clothes, and toys. I'm excited for bath time.

I'm also really excited about getting the baby books. I've already started buying them and I keep looking over which books I want to add to the collection. Its all so exciting. I've been looking at a lot of baby einstein books and toys for baby.

Thats enough, until tomorrow! Because I know tomorrow is going to be the greatest day ever... that is until baby comes.

Week 17, and what an exciting week it is! Why? Because the ultrasound is in 2 days! I'm seriously so excited. Also, this morning I got Steve to feel my stumic because you can feel its heart beat... he look kinda scared, but I know hes excited! It was cute because it was the first time he really felt it.

I'm sorry to everyone who reads this, I keep meaning to write more and I keep meaning to make a new video blog also. I'm just so busy or exhausted. I'll try to write more at least.

This week our little baby is palm-size, about 5 inches long, weighing 5 ounces :). The babys body fat is also beginning to form and babys skin is so thin that its still translucent. The baby also began to practice sucking and swallowing and its heart rate is now regulated by the brain. Eeeee!

I've also been spoiling myself with lots of healthy snacks and okay... I might have a snickers hidden somewhere too. Me and Baby went shopping the other day, and unfortunatly Baby won and I bought lots of goodies. Talk about braking the bank.. already! Just kidding :). My Mom did however, by me another baby book which I am really enjoying. It has a lot of stories, myths, and old wives tales in it, plus some recipies I want to try.

TWO DAYS, COME SOONERRRRR! I can't wait to see you move and wiggle. I can't wait to see you in a few months. Love you.

16 weeks and do we have movement! Babys been moving around like its on caffine or something. OH, doctors appointment went well. Heard the heartbeat again and got measured. The doctor says about 17 weeks - from the last period date. I say 16 weeks, since I know the real story. In other news, Mommy and Daddy are together finally :) yay.

At 16 weeks baby weighs 3-5 ounces and is about 4-5 inches. Its muscles are getting stronger and its body is straightening out more. Baby is also making eye movements and is sensitive to touch (apparently if I poke my stumic the baby can feel it and possibly move.. cool!).

Its been awhile for updates, but I've been super busy. I'm also super tired, so I'll catch you later!

It's been 15 weeks already? Times flying... which is a good thing.

Lets see now, at 15 weeks the baby is about 4 1/2 inches and weights about 2-3 lbs! Baby now has the cordination, strengths, and smarts to wiggle its fingers and toes, AND suck its thumb :)! How cute. Baby can also breathe, suck, and swallow. It's also getting quite the workout.

16 days until I see you!!!

Wearing jeans is now uncomfortable..

Sleepy time. Goodnight!

16 days! Can't you just come sooner? I mean really, do me a favor.

Lately, I have been feeling uncomfortable with people touching me. My bellys not big, I have a small bump... no need for all the touching of the stumic and whatnot. I don't know why it makes me feel like that but it does. I can't image what its going to be like 2 months from now... with all the strangers and whoever touching it, save me!

I really hope we find out the sex asap. I want to buy cute little outfits and everything. Although I have never really thought about what I wanted that much since I have gotten pregnant, I think I would generally like a boy. Either way, I will love baby sooo much, the result dosn't matter whatsoever to me. I just always thought a boy would be nice to start off with. According to the polls and the babys heart beat; its a boy. Who knows? Steve and all my friends all think its a girl. I think the girls just want to play dress up for the most part ha! But they all have their heart set on a girl. Won't they be disapointed if its a boy? Thats why I don't have my heart set on either :).

I took a bubble bath, it was nice. I also go to the washroom a million times a day now, its driving me nuts. Plus, sleeping is being a pain also. I need to buy a phoam pad or whatever those things are for my bed... and many more pillows.

Speaking of sleep, I think I'll go to sleep right now.

17 days until we see baby!

"We become great in the eyes of someone." That someone will be here in about 6 months or so :).

I was extreamly sick yesterday, but that could be due to the 5 hours of sleep I had. Not doing that again. I think I scared Aaron and Mike yesterday when I nearly fainted... thanks to them though :) or I probably would have.

Todays good though, so far. I'm just super excited for the ultrasound.

A look at 14 weeks, hello in there :)!

Hello and welcome 14 weeks!! You know whats exciting? I woke up this morning and felt on my stumic... I pressed it slightly and could feel my uterus.. TMI? I don't think so. It was cool since I never have felt it before.

So whats happening with baby this week? Let me just tell you! As everyone knows, its the beginning of the second trimester, and know baby is growing at different paces. Baby is the size of a clenched fist, towards a straighter position as the neck gets longer and the head more erect. The baby might also be getting some hair :). Eyebrow hair and little hairs called "Lanugo" are growing over baby. Lanugo is a little coating of hair that will shed, but for now its keeping the baby nice and warm. It will shed when the baby has its own coating of fat. Oh exciting!

My Great Grandma also gave me a bear that my mother had given to her on her wedding day. It's kinda cool that she gave it to me for the baby. I put it on babys dresser already!

Thats all for today!