It's A Girl!!

Today was the ultrasound appointment.  We got a couple of good profile pictures which I will post later but couldn't figure out how to use the scanner.  Will make Chris do it later.  Everything measured well and right on target for being 21 weeks tomorrow.  Halfway through - yikes!!!


We have been busy.  We did some work on the room yesterday.  I painted some waves - don't worry the room was well ventalated and Chris painted some seaweed and coral.  We have to get some better paint to do the stencils of the fish and other sea life.  These pictures came out a little better so you can actually see the colors.  The girl will have to get used to the blue and green.

  As for mama, I am doing well.  Have started to feel some kicks.  I wouldn't really describe them as kicks per se but more like muscle spasms.  When they were doing the ultra sound, she was moving around a lot and at one point her knee was hitting her head.  She is very active already. 
The heart burn has come on full force which is lovely.  Have 3 bottles of Tums - 1 in the bedroom, 1 at work and 1 in my purse.  That is helping a bit.  Last night it woke me up which was fun.
Here is the 5 month photo:

I look fat.  No more old pants.  I tried the bella band but just felt like my pants were falling down so my parents came up a couple of weekends ago and we went to Savers - kind of a big huge Goodwill - and got some pants.  Shirts I am ok with because some of the ones I own are already good for the baby bump.  Also, I have a few tank tops that I can put underneath the shirts so it covers everything. 

My friend and I went to a pregnant mom's group where they talked about clothing and right now the style is really geared towards empire waist shirts and things which is nice.  I pulled all of my summer things up from the basement and pulled out what I thought I could wear.  There wasn't much.  Luckily I have a lot of elastic waist skirts so that is helpful.  A lot of stuff went back down stairs though.  Oh well, can't wait for warm weather to actually stick around so that I don't have to worry. 

Speaking of weather here.  We had a 60+ day last week and then it was pretty nice that weekend then we proceeded to have flurries for the rest of the week.  Thankfully whatever did arrive left by the end of the day.  At least the sun has been out warming us that way.  Now we have the wind and it is chilly.  Hopefully by the end of this week it will turn around just in time for April.  I am really itching to get out and do some gardening and clean up the lawn. 

Also this last week, Chris was sick throwing up and other stuff earlier in the week, we lost our power - during my shower - nothing major on that though just a problem with one of the main power boxes.  Then Friday am we woke up to no heat.  It was Chris' fault - just kidding.  I had him take my clothes down Thurs night and apparently he hit a box that is on the wall going down the stairs.  Unbeknownst to us, it was powered the furnace.  Now we know after having someone come to look at it.  It is a good thing they did because now that will be the first thing we check.  It was a crazy week both home and at work.  Glad that is over with. 

We did get a new baby thing - thanks to the Baker grandparents.  A pack and play.  I have put it together and back down again and it is super easy.  Here is a pic.

Well that is all for now.  Rocky is doing well.  Had some shots last week and he is still the same weight.  Goooo Rocky!!!!  Not sure how you keep that svelt figure since you just lay around all day.  Oh well, we love you.  Hope this finds you all well.