There hasn't been much to report in the last few weeks. As of this week I am 4 1/2 months along...so almost halfway there. I imagine that in the next couple of weeks, this is where things start getting a little more interesting. Generally I am feeling really good, but have been having some trouble sleeping. I wake up every morning between 4 and 4:30am like clockwork and have a hard time going back to sleep. I also tend to "hit a wall" at some point in the late afternoon and I'm just done for the day. I wonder if this is my brain preparing me for what's to come...
We got the results back on the first genetic tests and they were negative for Down's Syndrome, so that was a relief. I've had a couple of doctor's appointments here and there the last few weeks...usually they just measure my blood pressure and blood sugar, which have both been normal thankfully. They also use a doppler device to listen to the baby's heartbeat. I got to hear it clearly a few weeks ago and it really does sound like horses galloping. Jeff wasn't able to come to that appointment, so he still hasn't heard it yet. :(
I have gotten to the point where I can no longer fit into my regular pants and skirts. I stocked up on some maternity clothes last weekend at the outlet. I've only gained about 7 pounds so far, but my stomach is really sticking out there. It's an interesting study in sociology when I get onto public transportation in the mornings and afternoons...I watch as everyone shoves their head into a book or newspaper, pretending they don't see me because no one wants to give up a seat! Eventually, someone will begrudgingly offer me a seat after 10 or 15 minutes, but I always say no. In a couple of months I am sure I'll be taking seats left and right.
I am not sure if I can feel the baby kicking. Sometimes I think I do, but then again it could just be digestion or stretching muscles.
Jeff is stressed with work, but overall is doing a great job of putting up with me and excited about finding out the gender. He is thinking boy, I am still on the fence and go back and forth daily.
I go back in one week to have a Level II ultrasound where they will measure the baby, check to see if everything looks normal and (hopefully!) determine the gender. I think there is another genetic test they are going to do as well for Cystic Fibrosis. It's been a tough few weeks anticipating this next appointment because we are anxious to find out who is in there. I really want to start decorating the nursery too, but we decided at the beginning to wait until we found out if it is a boy or girl before we started buying stuff.
However, we broke our rule this past weekend when we bought a crib and rocker...for $130 at a friend's yard sale!! I estimate that we saved about $500! Jeff was surprised I would we ok with buying used furniture. I told him that I like fancy stuff, but I like bargains even better! The crib appears to be in great shape and the same model is still for sale online, so it's completely safe. It just needs a few paint touch-ups and to be assembled. Both pieces are white and fairly non-descript style-wise, so they should go with whatever we decide to do. I have been doing a lot of online window shopping and I hate 99% of what is out there in the world of nursery bedding and decoration...I can't stand the idea of having a "theme" nursery. I've found some inspiration online at some of the fancier baby boutiques and will probably end up making most of what ends up in there.
We spent yesterday morning at Ikea looking at baby furniture and stuff for the third floor, which eventually become the "play room". Our living room is way too tiny to have a bunch of toys in it so the idea is to install a/c on the third floor and make that the toy domain. We'll see. We picked out a couple of different storage options and changing tables. They also have some cute bedding and toys. We love Ikea.
I'd like to post pictures of the nursery before and after, if I can ever figure out how one posts pictures in a blog. Our landscaping guy is also coming over tonight with our final plans for the front and back yard. We plan on doing the front yard this summer, so I'd like to post some before and after shots of that as well.
It's finally spring here!!! And summer will probably start next weekend!
Til next time...
Update: It looks like I may have figured out the whole "posting pictures" problem! Up above is a picture of Daphne laying on the stairs. If you look closely you can see her little tongue hanging out of her mouth...we are convinced it's too big for her mouth because it's always hanging out. She typically hangs out on the step above or below Trixie, but on this day I guess she was feeling saucy and decided to change it up. I can't understand how this was in any way comfortable because she really doesn't fit. The picture below is Trixie also sleeping on the stairs...it's one of her favorite places in the house because she (barely) fits snugly on the step and can see out the front windows to bark at any passersby.
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