Wow, I am bad at this.

It has almost been a whole month since my last blog entry.

Let's see...I am knocking on the door of 20 weeks! Yup, almost halfway through this pregnancy!! It is so hard to believe and so surreal. Mainly I think because I have felt so great since the beginning of everything! I have really been lucky and I hope it continues for the next 20 weeks.

We had a follow up OB appointment this past Wednesday and everything is still progressing wonderfully. I have only gained 4 lbs. which is fantastic considering my insatiable cravings for hamburgers and all things ice cream! ;)

We are beginning work on the nursery - it is so exciting!! We went this past weekend to order the furniture that we had decided on from Georgia Baby and fully expected that there would be the normal 6-8 week delivery time. But we totally lucked out and they had it in stock! It was in my house and set up the following day and is beautiful! I took a couple blurry pics with my phone - but you get the idea...

the dresser combo

the crib!

We are also beginning the process of checking out day cares around the area. It is very overwhelming and quite scary at the same time. However, I know we will find the perfect place for our sweet baby.

I am also lucky enough to already have some showers being planned in my honor! My mother-in-law is throwing one for me in early July in Michigan and my Aunt Helen and cousin Molly are having one for me in late July in Ohio! I am a lucky girl.

I think that is it for now! Next ultrasound is a week from today - May 29th! I can't wait. My mom is coming too and I know she is excited! More updates after that for sure!

xoxoxoxoxo

16 Weeks, 2 Days Ultrasound

Bruce and I had another ultrasound yesterday and everything is looking great! Baby’s spine, heart, brain, stomach, etc…are all growing perfectly and s/he is right on schedule at 16 weeks 3 days and weighs a whopping 6 ounces!

We had to cover our eyes during the ultrasound so the doctor could scan the bottom half of our baby and make sure everything was developing below the belt! He confirmed that we definitely have a healthy boy or girl! :) And it was SO HARD not to peek!!

8 Questions - just for the fun of it....

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To:
1.) Our ultrasound at 3:30 today
2.) Buying baby furniture
3.) Buying baby bedding and starting on decorating the nursery
4.) Feeling the baby move
5.) Our tennis playoffs
6.) Bruce feeling the baby move
7.) Getting some color on this white skin
8.) Taking a trip before the baby comes

8 Things I Did Yesterday:
1.) Had brunch at J. Christopher's with Bruce and my cousin Erin
2.) Played tennis and won :)
3.) Planted some flowers
4.) Watched the end of the Nascar race
5.) Spent some quality time with Brie
6.) Got a milkshake at Steak n' Shake with Maria after our match
7.) Had dinner with Brie and Bruce
8.) Slept like a baby!!

8 Things I Wish I Could Do:
1.) Spend a whole summer in Hawaii
2.) Dance any style
3.) Not sweat the small stuff
4.) Get Marley to calm down...just a little...when people come over
5.) Afford to finish our basement right now!
6.) Make people in Atlanta better drivers
7.) Avoid junk food
8.) Sing well

8 TV Shows I Watch:
1.) American Idol
2.) The Office
3.) Biggest Loser
4.) Law & Order SVU
5.) Grey's Anatomy
6.) 90210 reruns ;)
7.) 30 Rock
8.) Anything on Food Network

Baby C's Heartbeat!!

That is our baby's heartbeat - nice and strong between 155-158 bpm!!

There it is....

Yup, I officially have a baby bump. It became a necessity to purchase some maternity clothes over the weekend - what a godsend those pants are!

Here it is in all it's glory....

We had another doctor's appointment this past Friday and everything is still going great! Baby's heartbeat is steady at 160 bpm!! We have another ultrasound on Monday and we can't wait to get another glimpse of our baby!

Pictures of our Baby

Baby C at 7 Weeks

Baby C at 9 Weeks

Baby C at 12 weeks 2 days

Yup, We're having a Baby!!

Gosh, it has been a hot minute since I posted on here. Well, I have good reason...I've been totally and completely consumed with the wonderful news that we are going to have a baby!!

Bruce and I have been trying for just under a year to have a baby and to say that we finally are having one, is still so surreal. Back in September of 2008, I got my first positive pregnancy test - only to miscarry a week and a half later. That was one of the toughest things I've ever gone through, but the reward of having a healthy pregnancy right now, is the best thing ever.

February 2, 2009 is the morning that everything started lining up for us. After wasting about 10 pregnancy tests the whole week and weekend before - I thought what the heck? Why not waste one more. Although this one turned out not to be a waste at all.

Bruce had already left for the morning to head to work, so I texted him the above picture and asked, "do you see what I see?" Needless to say, it did not take him long to call me.

So, fast forward to a now, I am 12 weeks and 6 days pregnant today. After many panicked trips to the doctor, I am happy to report that I am indeed pregnant with a very healthy and very active baby (according to my last ultrasound).

To say that we are thrilled, would be an understatement. There isn't a word invented to describe what we are feeling.

My due date is set for October 10, 2009 and we will not find out the gender of our baby prior to the birth.

I am will do my best to keep this blog better updated than I had before - we will see!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Happy Birthday Bruce!!!

Happy 31st birthday baby!! I love you more and more every day! xxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Stolen from a friend!! ;)

My 2008 Summed Up!!

1. What did you do in 2008 that you had never done before?
We bought our first house together and loving it!!

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
CRAP NO! And yes I will make one this year, but i am not telling anyone what it is, in hopes of sticking to it! It worked when I quit smoking, so we'll see!

My new resolutions:
Again...it's a secret! :)

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Allison and Heather - 2 of my besties!

4. Did anyone close to you die?
My sister-in-law's mom passed away. :(

5. What countries did you visit?
Just the good ol' USA

6. What would you like to have in 2009 that you lacked in 2008?
Hmmm, a baby maybe? ;)

7. What dates from 2008 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
September 28th - it's a secret. And my 30th birtday!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Buying our dream home and making it ours!

9. What was your biggest failure?
Gaining weight and not exercising enough.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not really.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Our home!

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
All of my friends and family!

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Many that shall go unnamed!

14. Where did most of your money go?
Into our home - new paint and new bedroom furniture!

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Buying our home and the pregnancies and births of my friends babies!!

16. What song will always remind you of 2008?
Ugh...I am bad at this kind of questioning :)

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? HAPPIER
b) thinner or fatter? Ugh, FATTER, unfortunately!
c) richer or poorer? Richer, i suppose...

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Exercised

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Eating so much cheese dip! lol

20. How did you spend Christmas?
At my brother and sister-in-laws home in the morning and dinner at my parents!

22. Did you fall in love in 2008?
Everyday!

23. What concerts did you attend this year?
Stone Temple Pilots!!!!

24. What was your favorite TV program?
The Office

25. Do you dislike anyone now that you didn't dislike this time last year?
nope

26. What was the best book you read?
Twilight!!!!

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
RockBand :)

28. What did you want and get?
A home, a puppy, new bedroom furniture

29. What did you want and not get?
A fenced in backyard

30. What was your favorite film of this year?
I don't think i've seen any good ones!

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 30 and my hubby had a little get together for me at our house! So fun!!

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Nothing really! Life is good.

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2008?
Trying to had the fatness! LOL :)

34. What kept you sane?
My Bruce, for sure. :)

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Still is Ryan Gosling...

36. What political issue stirred you the most?
the economy

37. Who did you miss?
No one really.

38. Who was the best new person you met?
hmmm....I have to think on that.

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2008.
Patience REALLY is a virtue.

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Old song, but "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of " - U2

Trying to catch up!

My goodness, I am really bad at this blogging stuff. I am certain that stuff has been going on since October 20th…let’s see if I can get things caught up.

We had a big project at our house in the month of November. We had every room in the house repainted, including ceilings and all the trim! It turned out great! We are so happy with it. The people that lived there prior to us apparently really liked bright yellows and blues and that was pretty much our whole house and we could not stand it. We ended up getting a really great deal to do the whole house so we just went for it. The best part was that they completed it in 3 days and in time for a party we were having that weekend. I need to post some before and after pictures, but they are not on this computer! So I will update soon!

As previously mentioned, we had a party at our house and it was for my 30th birthday! Insert tears here. L hahahaha Yes, I turned 30 and to celebrate my cute hubby invited our family and friends over to celebrate with me. It turned out great and a wonderful time was had by all. I have such wonderful people surrounding me – I am truly a very lucky girl.

Greg is a terrible influence. ;)

Thanks to Eric and Maria for the "I'm 30" t-shirt! lol

And last but not least, there was Thanksgiving!! It is really my favorite holiday. I don’t know if it is Mama Mehok’s awesome cooking or just having all the family together, but I love it. We had a really great time eating, drinking, playing and just being with each other. And for all that I am thankful.

Yuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmm

Mom, Me, Aunt Honey & Kristina

Other than that, we are trying to get ready for Christmas and decorate the house. We are both so excited and are probably spending entirely too much money on decorations, but whatever, I am loving it.

We fly to Michigan on December 11th for a long weekend with Mom and Dad Calkins and hopefully we’ll be able to see some aunts, uncles and cousins too!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!