Baby Update

Warning:  This post is long, I want to document some pregnancy stuff so I don't forget it!

My 28 week appointment was today!  I had to do the glucose test...yuck!  I went in a couple weeks ago because I had severe swelling and extreme nausea, it ended up being my blood pressure which was 155/94.  The good news: it is around 113/72 laying down.  They don't like it to be over 120/80.  My blood pressure this appointment was still a little high but normal again when I am laying down, so I am suppose to rest a lot.  How that is possible I don't know.  I work 40 hours a week and sometimes can barely fit in all the other things I have to do.  I kicked my shoes off the other day at work and couldn't get them back on when it was time to leave :)  Along with the high blood pressure I am SO sick again.  I'm nauseous all the time and I wake up in the night almost throwing up, it's terrible.  They did give me a prescription which has helped but is still not fun at times.  I have also blown up like a balloon!  My ring is tight even on my pinkie finger sometimes and I always have indents from my socks etc.  I have lowered my sodium intake but the swelling still seems the same.  All I know is that it will be totally worth it I just need to get our little boy here and keep him healthy.

A few things about pregnancy so far:

• My biggest craving is mashed potatoes.
• I lived off fruits in the beginning, which is weird because I love my sweets.
• Speaking of sweets, I hate them during pregnancy.  They are my biggest food aversion and they make me sick.
• Sprite, ice packs, jolly ranchers and gummies have been live savers!
• I have never been able to keep down anything with peperoni's on it, or my favorite banana bread.
• I can taste the different flavoring in M&M's and when I do eat them I only like the brown and red ones, weird I know.
• I have hated salsa my whole life, it makes me gag...I now LOVE it!
• I have never had "morning sickness" it's actually either night or all day sickness.  Generally mornings are the best for me though!
• I felt our little peanut around 18 weeks and Chris felt him around 20 weeks.
• I grew in my hips first not my belly.
• Being pregnant does not mean getting a big belly it can mean getting a big everything!  Everything has gotten bigger, and actually my belly has grown probably the slowest.
• We told our families the exciting news at 8 weeks, we had been trying for awhile and when we got pregnant we just couldn't keep it a secret for very long. 
• I found out on Memorial Day morning our exciting news, I also found out about 3 minutes later that my Grandpa Godfrey had passed away.  Chris came home with pizza to console me about my grandpa and I told him our news then! 
• I initially thought we were having a little boy, Chris was sure it was a girl.
• Before we found out the gender I had dreams that it was a girl so I second guessed my instincts.
• Off and on through out pregnancy I have had to keep food by my bed to eat through the night or I get sick.  An empty stomach gives me the worst nauseous feeling.

I am sure I am forgetting things, it seems I am a space cadet when pregnant.

I have my 24 week pictures and hopefully won't get too behind at taking my 28 week pictures soon and posting.  Despite all the rough times I love being pregnant and feel so blessed for the opportunity to carry our little peanut!

  For some reason this is not letting me post anymore pictures ;(
Hunting and birthday update will have to wait now!

Too Many Options!

I'm deciding between a portable or regular size infant swing, and whether I want a plug in or battery operated?  Any advice?

Oh BOY!!!

We are so excited that we are having a little BOY!!!  I'm closer to 24 weeks now but here are my 20 week ultrasound pictures.  It was so nice to hear that everything is growing right on target and that our little boy looks really healthy!  Baby Bybee is a very active little boy and we are excited to have now passed the halfway mark! 

Not Much Going on Here

Thanks for all the comments and advice everyone!  I've since done a great deal of researching, reading reviews, and asking family and friends A LOAD of questions about baby gear.  I'm still teetering between the Graco car seat or the Chicco.  I have read/heard a lot of pros and cons to each.  If anyone has an opinion or information on these two brands let me know.  I'm leaning more towards the Chicco, but there are still some features about the Graco I wish the Chicco possessed...maybe I should go into the car seat business and create my own, lol.  Thanks again everyone and have a great week! 

16 Weeks!

Well, I am 16 weeks and 4 days now.  We had an appointment this last week and got to listen to our baby's heart beat.  It was strong and healthy!  The count down is on, we find out on September 17th what we are having.  We can't wait!  Here is my 16 week belly picture.  For those who commented on my last photo don't be fooled...I have gained a good 10-15 pounds already and have to wear maternity pants because I can't get any of mine on!

I'm trying to pick out a stroller and crib for the baby but can't make up my mind.  Colors, brands, styles...it all starts making my head spin.  If you have any advice please send it my way!

On another note, Chris is starting his MBA on Tuesday which means our house remodel is going to be at a stand still.  Our last project was putting in the kitchen floor so our floors were 100% complete before I have the baby.  Before and afters won't be for a long time but here is a picture of our beautiful new kitchen floor!

Guess What.........

WE'RE PREGNANT!!!

8 weeks

12 weeks, waving hi!

12 weeks, right as my ob started the ultra sound the baby put it's hands up by it's ears.  So cute but looks a little alien like.  The baby has a great heart beat and was moving around like crazy.

Chris had flowers delivered to my work on our 12 week mark.  12 roses for 12 weeks and 3 gerber daisies for 3 months, what a cute husband.

This could be scary but I decided it would be fun to do belly pictures, so here I am at 12 weeks.

I have been so sick and Chris has been the biggest help.  We are so excited for this adventure and CANNOT wait to meet our little one.  I'm due February 9, 2011 which seems far away, but I'm sure it will be here before we know it.  We find out in about 7 weeks whether it is a boy or girl.

As a side note the twins were born this morning and are doing great. Mason Nicolas Carpenter is 4 lbs 13 oz and 18 in long, Davis Martin Carpenter is 5 lbs 8 oz and 18 in long. We are so excited to go meet them and will have pictures to post later.