The Nursery and Hiccups

Here are some pics of our labor this weekend. Ed especially enjoyed the big belly pic on top of the ladder from down the hallway. I'm always surprised when I look at some of the pictures on the camera. We still have lots to do in the nursery but the hardest part is over (I think).

In other news, Peanut has truly developed the hiccups. He had them a few weeks ago and since then, they have been sporadic. As of the last few days though, he has had them everyday and even multiple times a day. It's quite entertaining at first but after about 30 minutes of hiccups, it gets a bit old.

Today marks 27 weeks! I can't believe it. Have a good week everyone.

Are we really already at 26 weeks?

I absolutely can't believe we are already at 26 weeks! Ed and I realized yesterday that we haven't taken belly pictures since week 23. We need to start keeping up with this a little better. As you can tell, the belly is a little bigger. I have chosen a spot on my lower pelvic area as my guide to how big the belly is getting. It gets a little harder to see my little spot each week so I know the belly is growing some each week. Not sure what I'm going to do when I can't see the spot anymore. Guess I'll move on to my feet as my guide.

In other news, we go to the doctor next week for our sugar test. Then we have our next ultrasound shortly thereafter to get a better idea of how big the little guy is. That's what's on the horizon in the way of doctors. On the home front horizon, we are starting to paint the nursery this weekend.

Peanut is now stronger and kicking like crazy. It's really fun now because I can pick out his little foot or hand as he moves around. Over the last few days, he's been getting the hiccups. While they were fun to experience at first, I don't think they are my favorite, especially when they last for what seems like forever when I'm trying to sleep.

I'll close for now. We'll try to do better with posts and pictures in the coming weeks. Hope everyone is having a good 2010 so far.

The little man loved Christmas!

The Christmas holidays have come and gone and Peanut and I are a little heavier because of it. We enjoyed lots of holiday goodies and as you can tell from the pictures, we have gotten a little bigger. Peanut is now kicking up a storm and seemed to enjoy all the holiday sweets. We timed his crazy kicking after I would eat a sugary dessert or drink. It took about 11 minutes for him to start his "Bruce Lee" antics. We have our monthly checkup this week and expect just a routine visit. We are still scheduled to have another ultrasound done at the 30 week mark (which will be in February sometime). At this ultrasound the doctor said we would have a better idea of his delivery date. If he is still in the 95th percentile for his weight, then the doctor said we may deliver early. So stay tuned.

As for the actual holidays, we had a fantastic time and enjoyed the break. Now it is full steam ahead with preparing the nursery and getting ready for our little man's arrival. We are so excited. 2010 is definitely an exciting year for us, one filled with many firsts.

Happy New Year to all our followers!

23 weeks....