I am 26 weeks today!

And for those who have been following my saga.....for the first time, I have shown a weight gain of 5lbs. I saw the OBGYN today, and he said that everything looks (actually sounds since he doesn't do the u/s or sonograms). In 2 weeks I'll do the glucose test, and in 3 weeks I'll go back to see him. Next appointment is with the MFM, so I'll hopefully have some more pics to share then! Here is what is going on with Tofurkey these days:

The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take two to three days.

In Memory of Leroi Moore

Anyone who knows us, knows of our love and passion for the Dave Matthews Band. This morning, this was the news we woke up to...... From the DMB website: 08/19/2008 We are deeply saddened that LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. LeRoi had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program. (http://www.davematthewsband.com/news/)

The Nursery is Painted!

Apparently 'Handy Man Tom' works in Tropical Storms! What will be the nursery is now painted! We decided to go with just one color (instead of the original plans of 3). We chose Mickey Sailor from the Behr's Disney collection. I think it will look nice with the neutral colors of the bedding and cinnamon colored furniture we chose. Not sure how the color looks in the pics, so I'm posting it compared to the closet doors (which will be painted in a cream-ish color, but are currently only primed). The flooring is being replaced with a wood laminate (we weren't going to change it, but a recent flood has given due cause). When the nursery is completely done, I will post more pics; for now it is just painted with all the old furniture sitting in the center of the room (which if you are interested, is currently for sale on Craig's List). Handy Man Tom is now working on Tofurkey's (aka S.A.L.) bathroom. To that we are just changing the vanity/mirror, the toilet, and painting it a cream-ish color. Although I originally wanted to do a monkey theme, we have decided on a jungle theme instead. Will post those pics once it is done.

Hope you like it!!!

Fruit Change Day! Weeks 25-28 (month 6): Eggplant

Today I am 25 weeks pregnant. As of current, I have gained a total of 3lbs (although I feel like I have gained a total of A LOT more)! Only 105 days until we meet our baby (AKA Tofurkey or S.A.L). Per The Bump:

"Let your spouse put an ear to your belly he might be able to pick up baby's heartbeat (no stethoscope required). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes."

Love to all!

23 weeks & 5 days and some Pictures to show

OK, so today we went to the perinatologist, and everything looked good! He is weighing in at a whopping 1lb8oz, and is measuring in the 40th %tile. I'm not quite sure what that means, but the doctor said that anything between 10 and 89 is good. As usual, he had his legs crossed, and didn't really want to pose for the camera. But we were able to get a few nice profile shots in: Of course daddy had to get a picture of his 'mass weapon o/destruction' to show off: Here is a picture of Josh and I from his 29th Birthday 2 weeks ago....

And for those of you who have asked, some bump pics:

This was taken before we went to dinner for Josh's birthday on 7/29/08 at 22w3d.

This one is from this past Saturday at 23w2d.

I hope you enjoy.....love to all!!!

23 weeks!

I can't believe that I am already 23 weeks into my pregnancy. Things are going well, and I feel great! According to The Bump, Tofurkey or S.A.L. is about the size of a papaya now and will remain so until I am in my 25th week. Here is what they have to say:

Watch what you say baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day.

On a side note, I can honestly tell you that I probably get about 8-10 hours of sleep a night. I've been doing pre-natal yoga 1-2 times a week, and I love it! It makes me feel so much better and completely relaxed! I'm meeting some great woman along the way, and hopefully this little man will have some really nice playmates!

We have selected our furniture:

They are both from by Baby's Dream; the dresser will double as a changing table as well. The dresser is the actual color of the furniture, it's call cinnamon. The furniture will not be arriving anytime soon, but we will be getting the room ready with new flooring (thanks to a little leak) and a fresh coat of paint (well more than 1 coat, and we'll be using 3 different colors). I promise to post pics of the work in progress.

We're a little tossed on the bedding although we have already registered for this set:

But then last night we saw this:

So, now we are a little tossed. We'll see, but we have decided to stick to a sports theme so that we can display some of Josh's memorabilia. We'll see what happens...we have a few more weeks to decide!

So, every week The Nest (which is actually now The Bump), posts a picture and a description of how big the baby is. At 21 weeks, Tofurkey is the size of a banana. I find this odd, b/c last week he was the size of a whole cantaloupe; one would think that a banana is smaller than a cantaloupe!

This is what The Bump has to say about Tofurkey this week:

Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.

21 weeks today!

And sorry...still no belly pics to post! I hope I don't regret it down the line. I'll take some this weekend and think about posting them. To this date, there is still no weight gain; however, every morning when I get dressed I play the "Do I look fat or pregnant" game.

The other night I did a prenatal yoga class through CSMC with some fellow nesties, and I loved it! I plan on doing it throughout my pregnancy. I had bought a video, but it's not the same. The instructor was great and the rest of the class seemed like a great bunch of ladies. Going to the class, and being with 2 of my friends, reminded me of parts of the book Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner (which I had read during my trip to California). I highly recommend it; it's about 3 friends that had met in a prenatal yoga class. If you're looking for a good read, go for it!

Well, this is the start of my promise to blog more.....love to all!!!

We're having a.....

BOY! I was completely shocked, but we are both extremely thrilled! So far, so good...he is perfectly healthy weighing in at approximately 13 oz and measuring at 20w3d (yesterday), with a strong heartbeat at 141 bpm. Everything measured well, and now we are only missing the feet measurements (we'll, and the dr, will be looking for those at our next appt). And to answer the #1 question, we have not yet agreed on a name, but no worries we're working on it! Here are some pictures for your enjoyment: If you need help finding the "goods", let us know!

A sign of things to come???

So, yesterday was my appointment with the periantologist, and apparently we have a very stubborn child on his/her way! The baby stayed in a fetal position w/legs crossed. The entire time! So my next appointment isn't until 7/14, so hopefully we will find out the sex of the baby then. It didn't really bother me so much until we were back in the waiting room, and 5 woman all with due dates at least 2 weeks past mine found out the sex of their babies! WTF! Only I would have a stubborn child.....he/she takes after Josh! However, the HB measured 145 and the baby weighs about 6 oz. The dr said I was measuring right on target. I did the last of the blood draw for the NT scan, and should expect a call from them sometime next week.

That's all for now....we're off to San Luis Obispo, CA for my cousin Shannon's wedding. I can't wait to get there.....apparently the weather is going to be amazing. Well, amazing according to weather.com. We'll see how reliable they are!!!

Saying it out loud.....

We are expecting! After two miscarriages, months of testing, it is true. Not only that, we have made it past the first trimester. My expected due date (edd) is November 27, 2008, or if it is easier to say, Thanksgiving day. We have therefore nicknamed our little one 'Tofurkey'; well, I have nicknamed him/her Tofurkey. The first trimester was rough, but I made it through OK. I stopped taking my MS medicine to instead add on Crinone (progesterone), Lovenox, Baby Aspirin, Metanx, and RX PNV's. The morning sickness, actually ALL day sickness, has lessened since I am no longer on the progesterone; I'm hoping that it will soon dissipate, and I can trade in the feelings for some baby movements. The hardest part of this pregnancy is that I'm afraid to enjoy it; I'm afraid I'll wake up one morning and this pregnancy will all be a dream. However, for now I will practice my mantras: I AM PREGNANT, AND I WILL STAY PREGNANT. For now I am seeing my OBGYN and a Perinatologist, so I'm under great care and we get to see our little more often than we normally would. I'm thankful that our RE was able to successfully get us here, but I was so sad to say goodbye to him. Dr. Hoffman, from IVF Florida, helped us find all the minor issues that were blocking us from having a baby. We are so thankful and overjoyed to be at this point! Pictures thus far: Until next time....

The Honeymoon...it seems like it was yesterday, but it was more like over 7 months ago...

Well, the cruise might be over, but the honeymoon sure isn't! Our relationship is getting stonger and stronger as each day & it's challenges come at us! But, we are survivors and we'll make it!! Like Kanye says....."That, that, that don't kill me....will only make me stronger" Enjoy the pictures!!! Take care!!!

Of course Josh got the window seat! The Seattle skyline At the famouse Fish Market stand (the one 'Fish' is written about) Pikes Place Public Market Old school chairs in the basement of the market

Josh found a fountain!

The view from our balcony while at dock

Look at the tourist!

Finally, we found the bar!!

Our door! Surprise #1

Welcome to j u n e a u • a l a s k a!

Getting ready to Zip!

Not so tight there! I'm going to need those swimmers!! Here we go!!!!

Hang on baby!

Don't look down!!

That's snow on the ground in June!

Game on!!!

Docked in Juneau!

It's cold in Skagway!!

Josh found the brothel!

Getting ready to take the helicopter to hike a glacier. Self-portrait on the helicopter

From WAY up high!!

He apparently didn't read the sign!!

Just a great spot to take a picture!

When you gotta go, you gotta go!

Welcome to Tracy Arm Fjord!

Ice from a real glacier

The only pictures worth sharing from our brief visit to Prince Rupert, Canada...

We saw some amazing sunsets!

2nd last formal night

This is Victor, our waiter

Parade of flags, every country was represented...FL was the only state there. Strange, but true. This is Captain Stein....

Haven't you always wanted a 'MonkeY'?

I heart Seattle!!!