Oops, wrong week

So I wrote the blog on Friday and I've been thinking all along that I'm 27 weeks. Well, I just got my babycenter update email that I'm 26. Oops. Can you tell my brain is mush? I just hope that after this baby comes, I will get my senses about me again. Otherwise, I'm worried for Tad, my job, friends and family. :)

Over halfway!

So this post is catch up from the last SEVEN weeks (wow, times flies). I thought I would be more diligent with blogging because I was so fond of journaling and diaries when I was younger. I guess I lost that itch. :) Or I have more on my plate these days than in high school!

We had the ultrasound at 19 weeks and it showed that the baby was measuring right on target. Awesome! We saw the bladder, the four chambers of the heart, the spine and the legs and arms. It was incredible. I've often told friends who are having ultrasounds "be sure to drink a Coke before so the baby moves around" and of course I forgot this advice so the most we got was a little wave. But it was still very cool to see this kid who has taken over my body. :)

Here are some pics:













The past couple of weeks have been uneventful in terms of the baby besides the kicking and moving becoming more noticeable. That's been my favorite part of the pregnancy so far - it truly is a miracle! And I love that Tad has been able to fill it for the past 5 weeks or so. I think it makes it more real for him besides just seeing my growing belly. The baby is most active in the morning and at night. Tad's mom said that both Tammie and Tad ended up being the most awake during the time they were most active in the womb. Tad and I are hoping for a night-lover because neither of us are morning people! We'll see.

Another important thing to note is that I've had ZERO heartburn. If the wives tail holds true, this means that my kid will have nothing more than some peach fuzz, just like me when I was an infant. (I don't think I had hair until I was 4!). Tad didn't have much either so my dreams of having a baby with a head full of hair are probably hopeless. :)

Tad's parents came over for 2 weeks and completely re-did our house. Not kidding. They painted every room, re-did the hardwoods in the nursery, put in a new threshold in the foyer and helped Tad build a shed for the backyard. They were amazing help and I'm so thankful. There's no telling how many times they went to Sherwin Williams. I bet at least 10. Dad, Tad, Tad's dad and a couple of guys from our small group also cut a bunch of limbs and one tree down in the backyard too. Our hope is to grow some grass back there in the fall! The house looks so much better.

Tomorrow I will be 27 weeks. The thought of only having around 13 weeks to go is crazy. Time has flown by, just like everyone said it would. For the past week I've been trying to research birthing classes and doulas. We still haven't decided if we're going to use a doula, but most likely we will. I figure Tad and I can use all the help we can get with the first one and doing it with no medication.

I go to Intown Midwifery Tuesday and have the glucose test done to make sure I don't have gestational diabetes. I'm going to try to be good and keep my sweet intake to a minimum until then, but of course I'm craving ice cream. I think because it's getting warmer (it's been in the 90's) and anything cool just hits the spot.

The Bivens family is heading down to the beach on the 18th and I couldn't be more excited for a vacation. I've only had one day off since December! The only downside is Tad can't go since he just started at Forest Park. That's a bummer. But regardless, I can't wait to lounge on one of those low beach chairs close to the water with a good book in my hand! I may even buy some O'douls or make some virgin margaritas!