Sonogram 2

Today we had our second sonogram. It was very nice to be able to see Colin. The doctor said Colin and I look healthy and we are progressing normally. Colin weighed in today at 1 pound, 7 ounces. No wonder I can feel him move more and more each day, he's getting big!

We've been blessed with some really great doctors, always very pleasant and helpful and they both try to put us at ease as best they can. When the doctor asked what we planned to name him and we told him Colin, he informed us that Colins are predisposed to have a mean mischievous streak. Apparently he has a son named Colin who just turned 14 and "discovered his Mohawk." lol!

We're not scared, right Brad?

I was also given the good news that he would like me to stop taking my blood pressure medication I've been taking for 3 weeks, he doesn't feel it is necessary, so I am very happy about that. I didn't want to take it in the first place, but am willing to do whatever it takes to make sure Colin and I are safe and healthy.

Thanks for all the prayers everyone!

22 Weeks

Each week I receive an e-mail update from a pregnancy Web site that tells me how Colin is developing that week in the womb. I also have a book that I read on a weekly basis that keeps me up to date on what to expect and how he's doing.

I am now in my 23rd week of this pregnancy and according to my weekly updates, Colin can now hear voices outside the womb. Up until now he could hear my voice and other sounds from inside only. One of the things that the updates recommended was choosing a book and reading it to Colin at night and that once he is born if you read the same book to him in his bedtime routine it will be soothing to him and help him go to sleep.

So, this past weekend Brad and I went to Barnes and Noble and picked up a few books. Brad chose some Dr. Seuss and Bernstein Bears books, while I picked up a few new ones and the classic, The Giving Tree. We came home and read through everyone of the books we bought and chose one called "Thats When I'm Happy." It's a cute story about a family of bears, from the perspective of the baby bear. Our plan is to read the book to Colin a few times a week at bedtime. We started last night, Brad read to Colin. It will be interesting to see if it really does work after Colin is born.

As for Colin, he is moving all the time now. Brad keeps trying to feel him move, but the little guy just doesn't want to cooperate. I start to feel him move, get Brad to immediately put his hand on my belly, and Colin stays still. I know Brad would be able to feel him because we were laying in bed this weekend and I had my hand just resting on my belly, Colin gave a good kick all of a sudden and I felt it on my hand. It's just a matter of catching him at the right time I guess, and him cooperating.

Tomorrow is our second sonogram, I'll post all about that tomorrow, and hopefully have some new pictures to share as well :)

Nursery: Day Five

The "Train" Train...it has a caboose and coal train on it, hence the name.

The "Rainbow" Train

One of the walls in the nursery. Here the 2 new things you see are 1) The step trash can, should come in handy when daddy is changing Colin. 2) the diaper bag sitting on the dresser. It's by OiOi, chocolate brown with blue piping and interior. It had a lot of handy features that I just loved.

Another view of the same wall.

Today is the last day of the nursery pictures. As I said, we have ordered the crib, it is scheduled to be here in November (I'm hoping it comes sooner!). Once it comes in, there maybe some rearranging of the room, we think it may be a little too big to go on the wall we originally planned for it to go on. I also have one last item to hang on the wall, it actually just came in the mail today and is a surprise for everyone.


Gramma's Train

We also wanted to thank you all once again for the love you shared with us in the painting of all the train pieces, we love them each, and know Colin will enjoy them even more!

Nursery: Day Four

The "Rainbow" Train

The "Original" Train (done by Mommy and Daddy)

This picture shows the bookcase, the lamp from Gramma, the oversized safety pin wall hanger, and the piggy bank from San Francisco.

Yesterday we had an appointment with the doctor to follow up on my blood pressure. I've been taking the medicine for 2 weeks now and taking my BP at home, it has always registered normal. It is only when I go into the doctors that it reads high, and he is finally recognizing this. So for now, all seems to be okay. We got to listen to Colin's heartbeat, it was 166 this time, so he stays pretty consistent, staying in the 150s to 160s range. This also blows the old wives tale out of the water. Apparently the boy's heart rates read below 140 and girls are supposed to be above 140. So, don't listen to this theory expecting mommies! The doctor also checked the fundal height ( to read more about the fundal height you can go to: http://www.birth.com.au/class.asp?class=6625&page=2#fundal) and it was 23 centimeters, which is right on.

And last, we have finished our registries at both Target and Babies R Us. So we now have all 3 registries completed, for those who have been requesting them.

Nursery: Day Three

The closet. We hung the curtain for easier access. The two things to the left are picture holders that I re-ribboned to match the room. They are originally from our wedding, you may remember them as holding your airline ticket that told you where to sit.

The chair, big and comfy. It is a glider and swivel chair. From Haverty's. I actually saw it a long time before we were even pregnant, and as soon as I saw it and sat in it I knew I wanted it for the baby's nursery. It was one of the first nursery purchases.

The changing area. On the dresser, directly below the cubby shelf, I will place the changing mat, the cubby shelf will hold the diapers, wipes, powder, etc. I also plan to hang some toys from the bottom of it to keep Colin occupied while Daddy changes him.

The "Miscellaneous" Train

The "Girl" Train

Nursery: Day Two

Exciting stuff, I know, the new ceiling fan. It works by remote control, so if I'm in the chair feeding Colin, I can operate without disturbance. It also has a dimmer, which is nice. You can also see how the trains are placed on the wall in the background.

The top of the armore will serve as the showcase for all of Colin's stuffed animals.

The "Dot" Train

The "Kids" Train

The clock we bought on vacation in San Francisco. The flowers may be a little girly, but the colors are perfect for the room.

Also, I forgot to mention yesterday that after many questions we have finally gotten a good start on our registering. If you look in the menu to the left you will see a Web site I have registered on for a few items, at Mom4life.com. Click on the link, it will take you to the site and the registry. On Sunday we also registered at Babies R Us too. By the end of the week we will have registered at Target as well, and hopefully have them all complete.

Nursery: Day One

This week I'm going to post a few pics of the nursery every day, including all the trains family and friends painted for Colin's room. We did finally get the crib ordered, but it was not in stock anywhere, so we were informed it will not be delivered until November. What on Earth takes so long for a crib? We have everything else completed at this point though.

As for me, I'm still pretty sick, and have started having some lower back pain as I start to pop more. The heartburn also seems to be getting worse, though I've learned a few tricks to deal with it better.

Colin is starting to have more noticeable movements as he gets bigger, I've felt a couple pretty good kicks, especially when Mommy and Daddy are poking around on him, he doesn't like to be disturbed apparently.

Our next doctor's appointment is on Wednesday, to check up on the blood pressure issue, so I'll give an update then.


The rug

Custom made curtain

The crib bedding (Pottery Barn)

The "Animal" Train

The "Boys" Train