Week 31--- 9 Weeks to Go!

    It has been a very long time since my last post, and there are things that I already regret not writing about... feeling her first kick, her hiccups, Thanksgiving, Christmas... :/  But I am trying not to beat myself up about it.  Regardless of my lack of posts, our love for our little baby girl was grown immensely!
     I felt her first movement around week 22, and BJ was able to feel her move soon after that. It got to the point where all I wanted to do at home was lay down with my hands on my tummy, feeling her move! Of course, my tummy has been growing and growing, and at my last checkup, I had my largest weight gain--- 8 lbs!  I know, I know- that's not a lot, but I believe that most women can understand the weird feeling of gaining weight and being somewhat happy about it.
     Shopping is an even more dangerous activity now that I'm buying for a baby girl.  I knew this would happen if BB was a girl!  Every time we go out and about, I come home with a onesie, a dress, or some other item of clothing for baby girl! BJ has been a good sport so far and hasn't gotten upset with me (thank goodness)!  I have still yet to pick out her "homecoming" outfit, but there is still some time.
    Speaking of time: it occurred to me around week 29 that I could have this baby in less that 10 weeks.  I had been blissfully counting off the weeks... 8 weeks, 15 weeks, 25 weeks.... and BAM! She will be here before I know it!  Last week (during my Christmas break), BJ and I went and purchased the nursery furniture from the Children's Fair. BJ painted (with the help of Aunt April and Aunt Amanda), assembled the furniture (with the help of Grandaddy Tim), and I cleaned, cleaned, cleaned!  Here's the finished product!

     Beau and Bella are confused; they think all this is for them!  :)  Seriously, I think Beau senses that something is different about me.  He seems to be more protective of me, and sometimes he lays his head on my tummy.  Bella is either oblivious to my pregnancy or in doggie denial!  Between the two of them, I believe Bella will have the harder time adjusting to this baby.  She is such an attention hog, and she is a very jealous dog, but we can handle her!  

     So now, BJ and I play the waiting game.  BB could be here as soon as mid February, or she could hold off until her due date, March 6th.  We are anxious to meet her and at the same time, trying to enjoy our last few weeks as a family of two (plus two doggies)!

Our Wild Ride to 20 Weeks!

   It has been quite a long time since I have updated this post, but that doesn't mean that life has been any less wild and crazy!  During my 15 weeks doctor's appointment, we were prepared to find out BB's gender.  I couldn't sleep the night before, and the day of the appointment, I was a mess!  Further acknowledgement that this baby growing in my stomach was a reality made me emotional.  BJ and I met at the doctor's office at 3:15, and about an hour later, we were meeting with Dr. Brody.  He asked if I had a feeling one way or the other, and I explained that I just felt that I had a baby girl.  He explained that 70% of the time, the mother is right, and on that thought, we started the ultrasound.
   
    BB was not very cooperative, staying put (I suspect taking a nap) with his/her hand between his/her legs.  After about 10 minutes, Dr. Brody told us with 90% accuracy that we were having a baby BOY!  BOY!!!! I was completely surprised!  We called the lady at Scarlett's bakery making the gender reveal cookies, and we prepared to share our surprising news with our family and friends.  I think almost everyone was totally surprised that we were having a boy.  I was actually excited about having a little boy.  I've always heard that little boys belong to their mothers, and I saw this as a fresh new start with the name game.

    I purchased a few baby boy items over the next few days, just to celebrate our news.

    Now, let's fast forward to week 19.  Mom and I went back to the doctor for a checkup, and what do we find out?? I have a GIRL!!  As Dr. Brody started the ultrasound, I laid back and watched the screen for our baby.  It never occurred to me that BB might actually be a girl!  At first, Dr. Brody said "Hmmmm," and that was my first hint that things were not as they seemed. I asked him, "Do I have a little girl?" and he said, "Well, yes.  It's a girl!"  Mom screamed out "I knew it! I knew it!"  I squealed and laughed so much!  A girl!!!  My maternal instincts weren't off!!  I called BJ, and he was speechless (and working--- we are talking about BJ)!  I really would have it no other way!  Thinking that BB was a boy and then finding out that she's a girl was so much fun!  Now BJ are preparing for all the fun that a girl brings to life!