kicking!

I felt definitely little kicks the last two days in a row and they are amazing! I even think that I saw 2 of them. Pat thinks that he felt one or two, so I'm still looking forward to when he can feel all that I do. It is absolutely remarkable to feel this little baby inside of me. It really makes my faith confirmed.
Also, we spent two days and a few hours in the car to Houston this last weekend and we are now officially registered. We did Target and Babies 'R Us. The only disappointment of registering is that they are discontinuing a large portion of the line that I fell in love with at Babies 'R Us. They have already discontinued and put on clearance the play-yard, swing, bouncer, highchair, and bassinet. BUMMER! But, the good news is that the bedding itself is not as of now. We went ahead and got the 4-piece bedding set (bumpers, sheet, comforter, bed skirt) when we were there because all organic was 20% off-yay! We're just crossing our fingers that all of the little extras (mobile, lampshade, window valances, blankets, bear stuffed animal that matches) will still be there when our loved ones go to buy. SO, big city folks-if you see ANY of the Nature's Purest Hug Me bedding line go on clearance, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE call me ASAP so that we can act accordingly! Thanks!

Next ultrasound/OB appointment is on January 19 at 4 p.m. I'm a little worried because I already registered and bought some girl's clothes...like anyone is surprised at that ;) Have a great New Year!!!

more pictures!

Just thought I'd post some more pictures..finally have some time to get caught up!



Pat & Chance when it snowed.

Michael, Mary, me, & Pat on my birthday at Christmas in the park.

Chance "helping" Pat put up the Christmas tree.

Thanksgiving camping with Pat's family.

Santa visits at MES. (Betcha didn't know my maiden name is Clause?)

Texas Ren Fest back in November

next ultrasound & pictures

I just got a call from the doc...our next ultrasound (to confirm the sex of the baby and check on that low-lying placenta) will be at our next visit on January 19 at 4 p.m. Just thought I'd give everyone the head's up.

Now for some much needed picture updates:

From our ultrasound on 12/19/08

Can you see the baby's little face? Forehead on far right, then eyes to the left, then a little open
mouth

Another one of her face, closed mouth this time. It was really cool to see her open and close her mouth.

Angled from left to right sticking up, you can see her little arm and hand.

Another of the arm and hand.



Now some updated belly pictures:

Week 16
(still looking a bit nauseous)

Week 17
(looking a little better)

Week 18
(getting some energy back)

Week 19
(now that's more like it)

Week 20
(now-FULL of energy and happiness)

drum roll please.....

We just got back from the doctor and it looks like our baby's name will be Georgia Elizabeth Reid! He wouldn't give us the 90% quite yet, but we saw two little butt checks and no turtle in between so we are pretty sure that it's a girl! Everything else was good. We got great shots of the face and arms and hands. We are going to watch because my placenta is lying a little low. He said it should move out of the way as my uterus grows, but we'll do another ultrasound to make sure in a bit...at least that means another chance to check for turtles ;) Have a great Christmas break!

count down to boy/girl

I am getting really really really excited because we only have 4 days until we go for our next ultrasound. Friday at 12:40 we should be finding out whether we are having a baby boy or baby girl! More than anything I'm excited to be able and call the baby by his/her name when I talk to them. One of my kids at school told me that I "gots two babies in there"...I don't know about that, but I suppose we can rule that out after Friday as well.

I'm feeling better finally too! No cold, no headaches, minimal backaches, and minimal tiredness. It feels wonderful to be useful again, at least temporarily. I <3 the 2nd trimester!

In case you were wondering, we have Christmas plans to visit with our "old" college friends the 23rd, see Pat's fam the 24th, and see mine the 25th. Unfortunately it must be short-lived since Pat has to work that Friday. But if any of you teachers want to come see me over the break and help me do some registering that would be fun!

Have a great week....I PROMISE there will be a gender update asap on Friday!

Hormone Dreams

I know that most pregnant women have weird dreams, but seriously? I have had 3 so far. One about Pat dating other people while we were married, one about some weird girl from college stalking me & then it switched to me losing the baby, and one that Pat married someone else instead of me. I have cried with 2 of them. It's silly I know...only dreams, but they are just soooo realistic. Weird indeed.

Several people have asked how they will know if we're having a boy or a girl after my OB appointment on the 19th since it's the last day of school before Christmas...well, keep your eye on the blog. I promise to post that day and tell you!

If you've seen me recently, can you see my belly growing?

Christmas Pole

1. What's your favorite Christmas carol? Oh Holy Night

2. Is your tree up AND decorated? YES!

3. Is all of your shopping/creating gifts done? most of it :)

4. What is your most treasured family tradition? making home-made caramels

5. Will you go to a candle light service during this season or Pathway of Light? Midnight Mass for me :)


**Cut and paste and let us all know about YOU this Christmastime.