So I think its about time for another blog entry. I hope that everyone has had an opportunity to watch the ultrasound videos and look at the pictures we put up of our new stroller. The stroller is very cute and in my opinion the best one they had at BABYS R US. My parents had gotten me a stroller for Christmas from Target but I wanted to look around to make sure it was what we wanted. I was glad I waited because they had a much better selection at BABYS R US and the one we got is awesome! It really is the only purchase we have made for the baby thus far and it was very exciting. For all those that have been asking, we are going to do a registry at BABYS R US for sure and possibly at target as well. We will be doing that within the next week or so.
I am now more then halfway through my pregnancy and feel like I have accomplished something! I have been feeling great (minus the back issues I have been experiencing) and am so happy to be relieved of my “morning” sickness. Although those of you that were around me know that the sickness lasted all day and did not just happen in the morning. I am also glad that I can eat somewhat normally again and do not have some kind of aversion to every other thing I try to eat. The only food that I crave on a daily basis is sweets and that happened before I was pregnant anyway. I have yet to have any strange or disgusting pregnancy cravings, but I guess we’ll see. I have been trying to exercise regularly which ends up being about every other day. Up to this point I have continued to run, but have recently begun having pain/pressure in my feet when I run which is really uncomfortable. I can only really handle running for a while then walking. I think it is important for me to maintain some type of exercise regime to stay as healthy as possible. I’ve read that working out throughout pregnancy can only help with the labor so the more the better.
My next appointment is Wednesday April 1st. This appointment will probably be the last one up here in Kennesaw because I will be transferring to a doctor in Savannah, which is where I will be having the baby. Thanks everyone for the comments!! Kyle and I both enjoy reading them and appreciate everyone’s love and support! ☺ ☺
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
19 Weeks - The Ultrasound
We went to the doctor for a sonogram earlier this week and got to see the baby for the second time. The first time was at our first appointment when we got to see the baby at seven weeks. What a big difference! It really looks like a baby now. The midwife told us that everything looked healthy and on track. They measure several different parts like the skull diameter and the femur length to judge the development. The average was around 20 weeks, which is a little ahead of where it should be, but that's no problem.
We could have found out the sex, but we decided not to. We both think it will be more fun that way. Everyone was looking for evidence but no one saw anything for sure. Brandie thought she saw the "area" and there was nothing there, but Ashley thought she saw some boy parts. I didn't see any evidence either way. Guess we will just have to wait!
I'll post the videos of the for you guys to watch. Thanks to Jessie for taping. There is a great shot of the little feet in there. Unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of them, but it's really cute.
That's all for now, check out the videos and I posted the pictures from the first ultrasound as well.
We could have found out the sex, but we decided not to. We both think it will be more fun that way. Everyone was looking for evidence but no one saw anything for sure. Brandie thought she saw the "area" and there was nothing there, but Ashley thought she saw some boy parts. I didn't see any evidence either way. Guess we will just have to wait!
I'll post the videos of the for you guys to watch. Thanks to Jessie for taping. There is a great shot of the little feet in there. Unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of them, but it's really cute.
That's all for now, check out the videos and I posted the pictures from the first ultrasound as well.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Ultrasound!
We went to the doctor today for the sonogram! There are some pictures here. More to come later about the entire experience (and possibly some of the video we took), but in the meantime enjoy the pictures!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Hello Everyone! 18 weeks 4 days...
So I was thinking about how hard it is to keep everyone up to date and aware of what is new and changing with Kyle and me. I am always wishing I could tell everyone about everything new that happens, but it is very hard with all of our busy schedules! So…I decided that it would be fun and helpful to write a weekly (or bi-weekly) blog updating everyone on any new changes, thoughts, or occurrences. This is such an exciting and eventful time in our lives and I want to be able to share it with my friends and family. Also, I think there is probably some way that people can post questions if you are wondering anything, which seems easier then having to call…Kyle will have to help me with that. ☺
Today is Sunday March 1, 2009 so I am exactly 18 weeks and 4 days pregnant and am now in my 19th week! I think everyday someone asks me that question so hopefully this blog will help to keep things on track. Time has flown by up to this point and I cannot believe that I am going to be in my 20’s weeks soon!! It’s exciting but kind of scary at the same time just because everything is happening so fast. I remember back in November when I first found out that I was pregnant and thinking that (1) it would be forever before I was in my second or third trimesters and (2) by 18 weeks I was going to be huge! Both of those things have been proven untrue. I am now halfway through my second trimester and my belly is obviously bigger, but certainly not huge (thank god! haha). Now don’t get me wrong, I am so excited to get my baby belly, but figure that I have 5 months until my due date (which is July 30, 2009 for those who don’t know) so I don’t want to be getting big too quickly!
So I would say that pretty much everyone knows that I am pregnant now. I am sure that news has traveled fast through Richmond Hill and by now anyone who knows either Kyle or me has found out from someone. This week I told a lot of people at work and a few more friends up here in Kennesaw. Kyle also told a few more of his friends. It’s a nice feeling to know that now I can talk about it openly with anyone anywhere! I am still glad that we waited until this point to make it totally public though. I now feel that Kyle and I have had enough time to accept and embrace our growing baby and I know everything is healthy and well with my pregnancy. I am glad that we had time to figure everything out ourselves before the whole world found out. I know that a lot of people had a hard time understanding my strong feelings about this, but I just had to remember that it is my pregnancy, my body, and my feelings and looking back I am so glad that we did it this way.
Everyone also keeps asking me if I have “felt” the baby yet. I have not yet felt the flutters or movements that I think most people are asking me about. I have though begun to notice and feel the presence of my growing uterus. I think I have about 3 pairs of jeans that I feel comfortable wearing and most of my shirts make me feel fat. Kyle hates it when I say that because he says I am pregnant not fat, but I feel like I am in this in between stage where I don’t necessarily look pregnant but I definitely have a pooch. It doesn’t bother me too much, but I am realizing that I really am going to have to get more clothes that I feel comfortable and cute in. I cannot wait to feel the baby and I have been reading that it should start happening any day. I am so excited for my appointment next Wednesday (3-4-09) because I am going to get my sonogram!!! I cannot wait until I can hear the heartbeat again and see how much our baby has grown and what it looks like now! I am sooooooo excited!!! ☺ ☺ We could find out the sex, but we have decided that we are going to let it remain a mystery. I know most people want to know but I think it will be (1) something to look forward to and a motivation for me (2) fun hearing everyone’s predictions (3) it would be like peaking at presents before Christmas! Sorry for anyone who wants to know!! ☺ We’re probably going to get some kind of poll going at some point so start thinking about it.
Another question that I keep getting is whether Kyle and I have any names picked out yet. Honestly, I don’t think either of us have had any serious thoughts about any of the names we’ve thought of. For a girl we both liked the name Iris but almost everyone I talked to didn’t like it so that one is probably out the window. I also liked the name Cambria but I am thinking that Cambria Finnegan would be too long of a name. We have yet to think of any boy names. I am open to suggestions from anyone so if you have any ideas let us know!!! We are looking for a name that is unique, strong, and that sounds good with the last name Finnegan.
I think I have probably written enough for now, but keep checking for new posts!
Today is Sunday March 1, 2009 so I am exactly 18 weeks and 4 days pregnant and am now in my 19th week! I think everyday someone asks me that question so hopefully this blog will help to keep things on track. Time has flown by up to this point and I cannot believe that I am going to be in my 20’s weeks soon!! It’s exciting but kind of scary at the same time just because everything is happening so fast. I remember back in November when I first found out that I was pregnant and thinking that (1) it would be forever before I was in my second or third trimesters and (2) by 18 weeks I was going to be huge! Both of those things have been proven untrue. I am now halfway through my second trimester and my belly is obviously bigger, but certainly not huge (thank god! haha). Now don’t get me wrong, I am so excited to get my baby belly, but figure that I have 5 months until my due date (which is July 30, 2009 for those who don’t know) so I don’t want to be getting big too quickly!
So I would say that pretty much everyone knows that I am pregnant now. I am sure that news has traveled fast through Richmond Hill and by now anyone who knows either Kyle or me has found out from someone. This week I told a lot of people at work and a few more friends up here in Kennesaw. Kyle also told a few more of his friends. It’s a nice feeling to know that now I can talk about it openly with anyone anywhere! I am still glad that we waited until this point to make it totally public though. I now feel that Kyle and I have had enough time to accept and embrace our growing baby and I know everything is healthy and well with my pregnancy. I am glad that we had time to figure everything out ourselves before the whole world found out. I know that a lot of people had a hard time understanding my strong feelings about this, but I just had to remember that it is my pregnancy, my body, and my feelings and looking back I am so glad that we did it this way.
Everyone also keeps asking me if I have “felt” the baby yet. I have not yet felt the flutters or movements that I think most people are asking me about. I have though begun to notice and feel the presence of my growing uterus. I think I have about 3 pairs of jeans that I feel comfortable wearing and most of my shirts make me feel fat. Kyle hates it when I say that because he says I am pregnant not fat, but I feel like I am in this in between stage where I don’t necessarily look pregnant but I definitely have a pooch. It doesn’t bother me too much, but I am realizing that I really am going to have to get more clothes that I feel comfortable and cute in. I cannot wait to feel the baby and I have been reading that it should start happening any day. I am so excited for my appointment next Wednesday (3-4-09) because I am going to get my sonogram!!! I cannot wait until I can hear the heartbeat again and see how much our baby has grown and what it looks like now! I am sooooooo excited!!! ☺ ☺ We could find out the sex, but we have decided that we are going to let it remain a mystery. I know most people want to know but I think it will be (1) something to look forward to and a motivation for me (2) fun hearing everyone’s predictions (3) it would be like peaking at presents before Christmas! Sorry for anyone who wants to know!! ☺ We’re probably going to get some kind of poll going at some point so start thinking about it.
Another question that I keep getting is whether Kyle and I have any names picked out yet. Honestly, I don’t think either of us have had any serious thoughts about any of the names we’ve thought of. For a girl we both liked the name Iris but almost everyone I talked to didn’t like it so that one is probably out the window. I also liked the name Cambria but I am thinking that Cambria Finnegan would be too long of a name. We have yet to think of any boy names. I am open to suggestions from anyone so if you have any ideas let us know!!! We are looking for a name that is unique, strong, and that sounds good with the last name Finnegan.
I think I have probably written enough for now, but keep checking for new posts!
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