Nusery

We decided on the nursery!

The above Mikey & Minnie piece will be the border. It will run through the middle of the walls. The wallpaper to the right will be below the border and the walls above the border will be the light yellow from the background.

Very tropical. Mark is big Hawaiian shirt fan, and I'm a keys rat.

It fits, doesn't it?

Work begins this week.

More Songram Pics

We got to see it practice swallowing too!

Nice Profile... don't you think?

22 weeks

So we had a great ultrasound appointment on Monday. Everything is perfect, and the tech said this is the last time we can get a picture of the whole baby. All of him or her won't fit in the same screen after this.

Our tech guy was moving along, like they always do, saying the same thing.
"Everything looks perfect"
"This is what I'm measuring now..."
"And that looks perfect..."
And then stopped, and let out with a "Cool!"

Our baby is already practicing breathing movements. Apparently, that isn't something they look for until more like 32 weeks, not 22 weeks. So our baby is an overachiever.
The tech said that our kid was going to break windows with its scream when it is born.
Mark just looked at me and said "That is her kid."

The tech also referred to our child as "Disobedient" and "Energetic". Our kid is ALWAYS moving. And when the tech would jiggle my tummy to make him or her move into a different position for a better picture, he or she would move alright, and keep on moving right past where the tech wanted him or her to go and straight into another unfavorable position.

So, it seems like I might have reproduced asexually. :)

I've already told grandma that her wish has come true, I'm going to get what I deserve... a baby just like me.

Getting Sick While Pregnant SUCKS!

So, I basically just took a week off from work because I literally had no voice.
What started off as a cold, turned into a sinus infection (which is common for me).
But the sleeping in a seated position to help alleviate the nasal pressure, led to nasal drip, which irritated my throat and I proceeded to cough my way into no voice.
That part that sucked more than usual is the not being able to take my trusted Musinex to clear my sinus faster.
I was so sick feeling, I actually having been hungry in over 5 days. This is coming from a person who's stomach will wake her up to let her know it is time to eat... even when not pregnant.
Happy to say today, that I have a voice again, and I'm feeling good enough to go to work tomorrow.
I did have to postpone my birthday festivities to another weekend. Really just relaxed yesterday.

Michelle

Breast is Best

Everyone knows that breastfeeding is best. Your doctor has told you, even the formula commercials and containers tell you so. (Check out the Gerber website. They can't seem to stop telling you that, even while they are selling their second-to-breast products.)

Here is a link to a website on breastfeeding that will answer ALL of your questions. Yes, I said ALL.

Reasons why breast is best:

1) It's the perfect food. Even with all of our science, we can't reproduce all of the proteins and good stuff found in mother's milk. Trust me, they have tried. There is no better nutrition for baby.

2) Easy on the digestive tract. Remember, the digestive tract is not finished forming when baby is born. Nothing is easier on baby than mother's milk. Let's make baby as comfortable as possible.

3) Immunity. The first few days, what comes out of the breast is more immunity than food. Breastfed babies are healthier for a reason; they get mom's immune defensives through her milk.

4) The connection that is built between mother and child can never be replicated by bottle.

5) Always the right temperature.

6) It is free. Think of all the money you save!

7) It is much better for mom. It helps the uterus contract quicker, and helps shed those prego pounds faster.

Now, some women have problems that lead to them not being able to breastfeed their baby. But just because you can't supply it, doesn't mean it still isn't best for baby. Check with your Midwife or Doctor to see if there are any donation banks near you.

Interested in donating? If you have enough for two, but only one mouth it feed, talk to your Midwife or Doctor. You could help improve a life.

Pregnant Pics

So, I was getting requests for pictures of me looking pregnant (I am 5 months along now).

Is this good enough? :)

We went to my 10 year high school reunion this past Saturday. The other couple in the picture are Becca & Dan. Becca is my friend from high school that some of you might remember as the matron of honor from our wedding.

Michelle