Crib

The changing table.

The twin bed for whoever wants to come help in the middle of the night!

Baby room pictures

We have in only 4 days, set up all the furniture for the nursery. Matt was so great to get everything up so quickly. I am so excited! Our crib and changing table were both in boxes for over a month and sat in the living room until we could get an old desk out and the carpet cleaned. Those were the first two things up. This past Sunday, we went to my parents' house to get a twin bed they are loaning us, which is just wonderful! That was up on Sunday. And today, an armoire was delivered, so everything looks great. It's all white furniture and really pops against the buttery yellow walls. The nursery does need some TLC with wall hangings, a rug, etc, but that will come with time.

Our bedding is being sewn as we speak, but we don't know if it's blue or pink. We had our ultrasound tech write down the sex of the baby and the dr's office mailed it in to Baby' First Furniture, who put in the order (I had already picked out fabric for a both and fabric for a girl). So, there will be pink or blue in that room eventually. It's just going to have to wait until the baby comes. I also hope to put his or her name above the crib, but again...we will have to be patient. It's a lot of fun not knowing, but it sure does make it hard to plan! It's definitely worth the wait, I think!

Halfway there!!!

So, we had a WONDERFUL 20 week appt. The dr. had mentioned it would be a great one to bring GranSam to, so I immediately asked her to join after one of my previous appointments. Among the "I wanna go too" clan, Matt (he is a given), Taryn, and my mom also joined in on the fun! We had a wonderful experience. I went into the room alone, thinking they were going to draw blood and do the regular things they usually do, but then was escorted into the ultrasound room. The lady got the wand ready and I didn't realize she was going to do this without my team who was sitting in the waiting room. I explained my need to have my supporters in there, but she seemed a bit irritated that I was going to have an audience. I persisted and finally the troops came in. I felt so relieved!

So, they all gathered round and watched the wand show them our banana. Baby is already one pound and has muscles like his or her daddy! The ultrasound tech couldn't get over the strength the baby has and how active he/she already is. We saw a nose, arms, legs, feet, hands, eyes, lips and chin. It was an amazing experience and I truly enjoyed each second. Matt got it all on video and I am happy that we are able to go back and see it all over again anytime we want. She printed out pictures, we passed them around, and of course, emailed them to family that was not in attendance.

So, now I think it's a boy and most seem to agree. Taryn, unfortunately, is saddened that she may not be getting the niece that she so badly wants. Maybe next one, T. We of course are only guessing, as we didn't see any "proof" but the suspense is too much fun.

My next appt is in a month, no pictures on this one, but probably just an exam to see my growth and maybe hear a heartbeat. Dad is the next one to go to an ultrasound. He seems excited and I am as well. Should be fun (the next ultrasound is around 34 weeks). Until next time all, thanks for all of your support. This has, thus far, been a very very fun and memorable experience.