To Get Done B4 Babe

I have always been a gal that makes lists (thanks Mom!).  To Do Lists, Grocery Lists, Menu’s, Chore Lists, the list of lists goes on and on.  The “To Get Done B4 Babe List” started almost immediately when we found out I was pregnant.  I don’t want to near the end of this pregnancy and regret not getting something done, therefore a list is a must.

These lists drive my husband nuts.  Sometimes he likes them.  Sometimes he wants to tell me and my lists to take a hike.  None the less he has been so helpful in crossing things off my many lists.  Because I’m so proud of him and what he has done to get ready for our little babe, I wanted to make an online list (okay…maybe the list is for me too!) so we could look back and see everything that got done in the upcoming months!  Here goes…

To Get Done B4 Babe

• Clear Our Babe’s Room (post about our nursery progress coming soon)
• Paint Babe’s Room
• Get Crib From Mom’s House
• Register for Babe
• Hang New Ceiling Fan in Babe’s Room
• Paint Something for Babe’s Room (this should be interesting!!)
• Find Bedding for Crib
• Buy Bedding for Crib
• Find Daycare (we choose a daycare today and we are both exited and so relieved!)
• Organize Basement
• Set Up Office In Basement
• Paint Basement (Floors & Walls)
• Paint Bedroom
• Paint Bathroom
• Clean Out Closets
• Build Shelves in Basement Laundry Room
• Hook Up Hard Water Faucet
• Hang New Light in Hallway
• Get & Hang Chandelier from Mom’s House
• Put Up Surround Around Shower

*** Disclaimer: This list may grow according to wants/needs***

21 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 21 Weeks
Size of Baby: The size of a large banana in length and weights almost 11 ounces (our baby has already surpassed that mark!!)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: The last time I was at the doctor I had gained 5 pounds – I bet I have gained 10 by now.  Especially with all the Girl Scout Cookies I ate this weekend!
Gender: Your guess is as good as ours!
Movement: Tons!  I “saw” the baby kick this week.  It looked like he/she was practicing boxing moves.  I’m sure Derek will be able to feel it soon!
Sleep: Just dandy!
What I Miss: Having clothes that fit.  I am not in any maternity tops yet, but I did put on some maternity pants and they are wonderful – so much more comfortable than my jeans with a hair binder securing them!
Cravings: No real cravings but I do seem to be eating more and more all the time!
Symptoms: My lower stomach has been hurting lately, my guess is that it’s the muscles stretching to make room for this oversized kid!!
Best Moment This Week: Noting to do with baby, but I received a promotion this week and work, complete with my own office!  I love having a space to call my own and also a definite direction at work!
What I'm Looking Forward To: We have another doctor’s appointment coming up (17^th).  We will get to discuss our ultrasound and everything that went on that day (a completely different story!)




21 Weeks & 2 Days - March 12



Ultrasound & Pictures

Ultrasound – February 3rd, 2011

We had our first (and more than likely) only ultrasound this week.  I truly wish that I could put into words how amazing this experience was for us!  We spent about 45 minutes watching our babe and learning so much about him/her.  Everything that the Ultrasound Tech pointed out looked great (from our non-medical background). 

The heart rate was 148 during the entire ultrasound.  After she had done all the measuring the looking that she needed too she told us that the baby and I are both measuring about a week ahead of schedule.  This means that according to the weight of the babe I am 21 weeks.  The babe weighted in at 14 oz. (according to be trusting pregnancy book it should 10 oz).

The pictures below truly don’t do the entire experience justice but I can’t help but share them. 

The Ultrasound Tech thought that maybe the babe was
sucking his/her thumb.

A girl I work with thinks that the babe looks like D!

20 Weeks - Half Way!

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 20 Weeks –

HALF WAY

!!!
Size of Baby: The size of a small cantaloupe!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total for this pregnany I have gained 5 pounds, although by the looks of me it's way more.
Gender: This is for sure staying as a mystery.  We had our ultrasound this week and we did not find out the gender.  It was hard to pass up the opportunity, but I’m so glad that we did.
Movement: Tons!  I tell Derek all the time that I think this kid has ADD – he/she is constantly moving.  It is the neatest feeling and is so reassuring!!
Sleep: Just dandy!
What I Miss: Having clothes that fit.  I am not in any maternity tops yet, but I did put on some maternity pants and they are wonderful – so much more comfortable than my jeans with a hair binder securing them!
Cravings: No real cravings but I do seem to be eating more and more all the time!
Symptoms: Heartburn – I’m definitely not complaining!
Best Moment This Week: Feeling and Seeing our baby!  It was definitely a monumental week!
What I'm Looking Forward To: I can’t wait until I can grab Derek’s hand and throw it on my belly so he can feel the little babe move.  I sometimes feel like he is being left out of this whole experience so having his feel the baby will be really neat!

No picture of me this week - you acutally get to see
this little babe!

19 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 19 weeks.

Size of Baby: The size of a large mango.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total for this pregnany I have gained 5 pounds, although by the looks of me it's way more.

Gender: Unknown - I'm 90% sure that this baby is a girl!  Derek is also thinking its a girl!  What's your guess?
Movement: I have finally felt the little sucker move.  I love the feeling...hopefully it will start happening more frequently.
Sleep: Just dandy!
What I Miss: Sleeping through the night.  I get up at least 2 times each night to use the bathroom!

Cravings: Hamburger Helper.  Sounds gross but tasted great!
Symptoms: None!  I'm quite lucky!!!
Best Moment This Week: A quiet week at home...so nice!
What I'm Looking Forward To: Our ultrasound.  I can't wait to see our little babe!  The Ultrasound is March 3rd at 8AM - I'll be sure to let you all know how it goes.

Happy Birthday to "Grandma Kontz" on the 26th!!!  We love you!

19 Weeks - February 23rd

18 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 18 weeks.

Size of Baby: The size of a Chicken Breast.  This little sucker is growing so much each week.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total for this pregnany I have gained 5 pounds, although by the looks of me it's way more.

Gender: Unknown - I'm 90% sure that this baby is a girl!  Derek is also thinking its a girl!  What's your guess?
Movement: I haven't felt any kicks or jabs yet but I can't wait for these to start!
Sleep: Just dandy!
What I Miss: Sleeping through the night.  I get up at least 2 times each night to use the bathroom!

Cravings: Carbs.  I could eat bread all day (I guess this isn't really pregnancy related since I could have done the same things before being pregnant!)
Symptoms: None!  I'm quite lucky!!!
Best Moment This Week: Another doc's visit allowed us to hear the heatbeat again.  It was in the 140's this time.
What I'm Looking Forward To: Our ultrasound.  I can't wait to see our little babe!



18 Weeks - February 16th



17 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 17 weeks.

Size of Baby: 5 inches in length and approximately 5 (or more) ounces in length.  About the size of your palm.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I am not sure of my weight gain, but it feels (and looks) like I have gained a ton!

Gender: Unknown - I'm 90% sure that this baby is a girl!  Derek is also thinking its a girl!  What's your guess?
Movement: I haven't felt any kicks or jabs yet but I can't wait for these to start!
Sleep: Just dandy!
What I Miss: Sleeping through the night.  I get up at least 2 times each night to use the bathroom!

Cravings: Skittles - not the most healthy!
Symptoms: None!  I'm quite lucky!!!
Best Moment This Week: Getting over the flu.  It all came over me Monday and it lasted until Wednesday.  I think being pregnant really makes getting sick worse!  PS - I can't imagine what it's like to have morning sickness. 
What I'm Looking Forward To: I have a short week of work this upcoming week and then it's a weekend full of fun at Arrowwood with my family!  We also go back to the doctor on the 17th!



17 Weeks & 1 Day - February 10th!