Bummer

I just got a call from my doctor's office and they had to reschedule my appointment. I am disappointed, but what's another few days? My new appointment is scheduled for Tuesday so I hope all goes well!

Boy or Girl?

Tomorrow is the BIG day! If our little one cooperates we should know tomorrow evening if we are having a boy or a girl! I keep having dreams that it is a boy, but we shall see!

Best Onesie EVER

I was browsing the internet today and found this onesie I HAVE to order.

Of course David does not find it quite as funny as I do!

Bedding

You would think that picking out our baby's name would be the most important thing right??? But around here we pick the bedding first! (FYI we are discussing names and are narrowing it down)

Here is what we have picked out......

For a boy


For a Girl


These are not the greatest photos but just a glimpse of what it looks like.

Week 15 Photo **CORRECTION**

Second Trimester WOOHOO!!

I can't believe it is already here! The first trimester was tough, but we're through it and I am so amazed at how fast this whole pregnancy is moving. In a way it excites me because I can't wait to meet our baby, but in another way- it scares me to DEATH because we have a lot to accomplish before July!

I got really bad with the belly shots because my growing belly tends to freak my husband out! Just today we got in the car and he said "wow- I think its time for maternity clothes." LOL! A few weeks ago David came in with our sewing kit (I think we got in high school) and got the tape measure out. He thought it would be a great idea to measure my expanding belly and keep it in our journal just for fun. I agreed only if he would measure his too! So the first week we started was week 12. This is probably going to come back and haunt me for putting these measurements out there- but what the heck!

Week 12 I measured to get my starting measurement (you really thought I was going to tell you the exact measurement!! )

Week 13 I measured 1.5 inches more

Week 14 I measured 2 inches more

Week 15 I measured a half an inch more

So..... In the last three weeks I have expanded 4 inches! WOW~its just starting!

I go back to the doctor on the 28th and we may be able to find out the sex of the baby. I will truly be happy either way. I keep having dreams that it is a boy but we shall see.

Here is what parents.com says about week 15:

If you could see your baby right now, you'd laugh as she tests out her developing muscles by making lots of funny faces -- squinting, frowning, even smiling in the womb. You'd be astonished by her paper-thin skin, through which a network of fine blood vessels runs like a series of miniature roads. She is developing lanugo, a fine, downy hair that covers her body and protects her skin. Lanugo begins to disappear before birth, but some babies -- especially those born early -- may still have a fine covering of it on their shoulders, backs, and foreheads as they come into the world. This hair usually disappears within a week or so after birth. Beneath her skin, your baby's skeleton is hardening, transforming from cartilage to bone as she continues to absorb calcium. Her bones will stay flexible, however, so that she can easily make the journey through your birth canal. They won't harden enough for her to stand until she's a toddler.

Her ears are nearly in position, and she can turn her head. She can make fists and point her toes too, though most of the time these movements are reflexive. Her hair has started to grow, and it may have a little color as the pigment cells of her hair follicles kick in. You'll need to decide soon whether you want to know the sex of your baby before you give birth; the external sex organs are nearly complete, so an ultrasound can reveal whether you're having a boy or a girl.

First Belly Photo

Ok so I debated even putting this on here. I can not believe my belly has grown this much and I am 11 weeks in the picture. It could also be all the Christmas goodies I ate!!

I have not taken one since this, but we did start measuring my stomach at home for fun. In the last week it grew 1.5 inches! So maybe I need to take another one this weekend!

Christmas Part 3- The End

Ok so here are the last of our Christmas photos. They are not great- I HATE MY CAMERA!!

These pictures are from Christmas Eve at Granny's house.

Presley & her Baby Alive and Mom & Dad acting like teenagers!

Jacob & Austin

Andy & David look like they are having fun!

Callie & McKenzie being sweet sisters

Kevin & London being goofy!

These pictures are from Christmas night at Mom & Dad's House

Here is our tree on Christmas morning

And Jackson's tree


This picture was taken on Christmas Eve night of the beautiful snow in our backyard!

Christmas Part 2

Even though our baby won't be born until this summer, he or she got some goodies this Christmas!

Grandpa & Grandma Carter got the baby this cute outfit! The close-up shows the words. So precious!

Granny & G-Daddy got the baby these two cute outfits. Mom was not pleased with the gender neutral selections- she thinks both outfits look like boy outfits, but I think they are cute for both!



Auntie D, Jacob & Austin got the baby its first pair of Jordan's. Actually in black and white!


And Daddy got some pretty cool stuff from the baby!

Christmas Part 1- Jackson's Christmas

I should have posted my videos and pics before going back to work and while all our Christmas memories were fresh in my head, but I didn't so guess I will make it short and sweet. David, Jackson,the baby and I had a wonderful Christmas! David got me the flip video camcorder I have been wanting so here is one of the videos we took on Christmas.

This first one shows Jackson checking out his new Christmas stuff.