Status Updates:

I figured, what better way to describe how I've been feeling lately than a list of my recent facebook status updates... I think they will sum things up fairly well.

Running in order to make it to class on time was SOOO not worth it - Having trouble walking.
December 14 at 5:32pm

I'm officially ready to be done with pregnancy...
December 19 at 5:23pm

Baby is 4 1/2 lbs... Need I say more? :)
December 20 at 1:11pm ·

Ummm...Baby is fully baked in roughly 3 weeks! Whaaaaaaaat????
December 22 at 11:27am

If ONE more person says "you look further than that" or "must be a big baby" they're gonna get it!
Monday at 3:15pm

Anyone know of a good restaurant in the Twin Cities for the hubby and I to go on New Year's Eve?
Yesterday at 10:58am

Nesting...I guess. Or just cleaning and doing laundry out of boredom :)
22 hours ago

Dearest Roxy,
Next time you wander off and make mama traipse through 4 ft snow for 30 min to find you, I'm leaving you to freeze.
Love, Mama
5 hours ago

Now that I am 8 months pregnant, I decided I should probably not be allowed to be around people. They just make me mad and one of these days, some unsuspecting person is gonna get the brunt of my wrath... Like the stupid lady at Target.
3 hours ago via iPhone

Dear BMW,
You are, at this moment, my best friend. You don't talk back. You warm me when I'm chilly (especially the heated steering wheel). You drive fast when I'm irritated. And you give my uncomfortable pregnant body a hug whenever I like. You also never complain when I go shopping. I will love you forever and ever.
Love, Brie
10 minutes ago

And that has been my life for the past 2 weeks-ish :)

And for your viewing pleasure...My little squirmer:

Christmas Time is Here

Christmas is in 4 days! It came so quickly! To be honest, I thought by this time I would be big as a house and not want to do anything...Not completely true! I am feeling pretty good actually. I think it helps that I am now done with the semester and I get to sit around most of the day (And sleep in!). My belly is getting fairly huge, I would say but it isn't too inconvenient. And the clothes situation isn't really getting any more difficult. I generally wear leggings every day and leggings don't discriminate :) With all that said, it is getting increasingly difficult to get up from a sitting or laying position. I need to work on my ab muscles! I mostly have to roll to a stand. Haha

I got my Christmas outfits yesterday. I thought I needed something cute to make me feel good for Christmas. I got a couple cute tops and some leggings (of course) to go with them. I was searching for some cute boots that would fit over my enlarged feet and calves, but I didn't find any. I will probably just wear some black heels (closed toe!). I still fit in most of my heels, which is really REALLY nice! Nothing like a good pair of heels to make a girl feel good ;) I'll have to remember to take some Christmas pics in my outfits in front of the tree and post them on here.

DH and I are SO ready for our little bean to be here! She is around 4 1/2 lbs now (the size of a large pineapple). That seems huge to me! She is growing so fast now - it's amazing! I'm still hoping I go a little early, say...in 4 weeks (37 weeks). However, I don't know that I could possibly be that lucky! Hehe But the timing would be perfect! I would be just finishing up my remaining courses from this past semester and it would give me an extra 3 weeks to spend with our little one. A girl can always hope, right?!?

Lastly, a confession: I am SOOOO tempted to buy some super cute diapers that are a super good price! I know I don't need them, but I really really want them. I think DH would have a hissy fit. Let's see how good my self control is ;)

Update! :)

Pre-natal appointment was moved to earlier this afternoon. Everything looks good - My blood pressure is good (even on the low side), weight gain was good (1 lb/week since last appt), baby is measuring right at 32 weeks, her HR was 155 and she was movin' and groovin'! :) Yay!!! Healthy baby = Happy momma! I start having appointments every two weeks now, which means 4 more appointments until she is supposed to be here!!! Fly time, fly!!!

The dates for my showers are all set (except for the shower with my extended family after Lydia arrives).
-Dental girls shower: January 8th (Happy Birthday, Dad!)
-Friends shower thrown by my lovely SIL: January 9th (Happy dating anniversary, DH!)

And, for all of those who have lost track of time, Christmas in in a week and a half!!!! I love the Holidays! Plus, I have all my gifts wrapped and they look so pretty - they just need the finishing touches.



Speaking of the Holidays, I have no idea what we are going to do for New Years this year. We usually go snowboarding...that is definitely not happening this year. So, I need a plan B.

Need vs Want

By Request, Here is the list I made of things I need (things I will for sure be getting by the time baby gets here) and things I want to get before baby gets here. The stuff from my registries that didn't make the list are things I want but will survive without :)

Baby Gear – Still Needed
1. Ottoman
2. Flip Camera - $150 (EDIT: No longer needed)
3. Crib sheets (x2) (EDIT: No longer needed)
4. Baby thermometer/Red Cross Health and grooming kit - $20
5. Laundry hamper (EDIT: No longer needed)
6. Play mat
7. Manual breast pump - $30
8. Changing pad
9. Changing pad cover (EDIT: No longer needed)
10. Receiving blankets (x4) (EDIT: No longer needed)
11. Safety supplies (bathroom/house) (EDIT: No longer needed)
12. Nursing pads (Edit: No longer needed)
13. Wipes (EDIT: No longer needed)
14. Washcloths
15. Hooded towels (x2) (Edit: No longer needed)
16. Breast milk storage bags - $10
17. Baby sun block
18. Cleansing breast wipes - $4
19. Mittens (EDIT: No longer needed)
20. Socks (EDIT: No longer needed)
21. Hats (EDIT: No longer needed)
22. Pacifier wipes - $4
23. Diaper pale
24. Laundry detergent
25. Night light (EDIT: No longer needed)
26. Edit: Add Belly Bandit - size M
27. Edit: Add Baby book

Baby Gear – Still Wanted
1. Bottle sterilizer - $90 or Microwave sterilizer - $18
2. Balboa baby shopping cart cover - $46
3. Johnson’s baby bath time gift set - $20
4. Drapes
5. NUK warm/cool breast relief packs - $14 or Nursing care instant relief system
6. Sun shade
7. Diaper sprayer
8. Breast pump wipes

On another note, I have started to feel increasingly icky the last few days. I am nauseous in the mornings after I eat breakfast until I have my mid-morning snack (Cheez-Its). Usually I am ok during the day, especially when it is a busy day (ie at school) when I am go-go-go. But at night, my lower back hurts and I get kind of crampy, I guess would be the best way to describe it. I feel like I did when I got my period. ICK! We have a pre-natal appointment tonight, so I'll bring it up and hope it isn't something I need to be concerned about.

I decided to not brave the cold (-10 degrees) at 6:30 this morning to go to lab. Instead, I will be studying by the fire all day at Panera with soup and hot chocolate. If that doesn't make me feel better, I don't know what will!

It's Poppin'

Ummmm....holy-moly! I cannot believe how much my belly has grown in the last 3 weeks! Yikes!!!! Bigger belly must mean the end is near! I am supposed to have 8 weeks left - 6 would be alright with me :)

Here are my 32 weeks belly shots:




Definitely getting bigger :)

So, what I thought was our plan for after the baby was born is no longer our plan. Our plans have pretty much completely changed in the matter of one week. Originally, I was going to take 4 weeks off from school, when normally I would be in clinic full time, and then make up the clinic hours I missed during breaks. Well, lucky us, our program decided to add 5(!!!!) classes to our schedule for next semester. So not only would I have clinic time to make up, but I would also have to make up 5 classes. Well, DH and I agreed that, even if it was feasible to do (which I don't really think it would be), it probably wouldn't be worth it to try to stay caught up next semester. So plans were (tentatively) finalized today for my to take a "leave of absence" next semester and go back in May for the Summer semester. This will set be behind a semester but I will most likely still be "graduating" with my class in December 2011. I would just graduate and remain at the school to finish up clinic time and boards and whatever else I needed to get done to complete the program. I am just so relieved that we figured out what we will be doing AND I'll get to stay home with my baby for the first 3+ months of her life! Yippeeeee!!!! We will still need to figure out childcare for when I go back to school in May, but we are so lucky to have my MIL watching our little bean part time :)

I just got the gift for the family the School of Dentistry is supporting this Christmas - I am so excited about it! It is for a 11 year old girl. I got her two outfits, a pink ribbon and pearl necklace and some cute head bands :) I couldn't help but get excited for going shopping for my little one's clothes in the future! I hope she likes what I got her - I think it is SO cute!

Not Cut Out!

All I have to say this morning is I am NOT cut out for getting up at 6am every morning. Ick Ick Ick! I feel like a very pregnant zombie.

Black Friday - The Best Holiday Ever!

So, I set out for my Black Friday shopping at 3:45am this morning. First stop: Target (where else???)! By 6am we were at Mall of America, ready to do some more damage. We made it all the way until 10:00am and we were spent. Was it worth it, you ask? Of course!! It was a little busier this year, it seemed. But not bad at all! Some of the best spots today:
Gap (including Body, Maternity, Baby): 50% off everything!!!
Old Navy
Best Buy

I kept my promise and didn't buy anything for baby. It was really difficult with GapBaby 50% OFF!!! SO I didn't even tempt myself by looking. I got some great new maternity clothes AND...Drum roll please.... A Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag!!!! Half-off, of course! Here it is, in all its beauty! :)




Happy Holidays Everyone! Baby shower tomorrow!!!

Holidays Have Finally Arrived!

I am so excited for the Holidays this year! My memory doesn't always serve me and I can't discern whether or not I'm actually MORE excited than usual, but I do know that I got excited earlier this year :) Tomorrow officially kicks off the Holiday cheer - Thanksgiving!!

DH and I are going to his Gma and Gpa's house about an hour north to do Thanksgiving lunch with his Mom's side of the family. We are bringing a pumpkin and french silk pie (from Perkins, cause we all know how much I do NOT cook!). DH is currently in the process of making 2 loaves of bread and rolls. YUUUMMMM! Plus, it makes the house smell so good! I am making a pasta salad. I'm secretly hoping for leftovers to bring home :) Then we are headed back south to my parent's house to have Thanksgiving dinner with my family (immediate, not extended). I asked my mom if she wanted us to bring anything but I guess her and my dad have it all covered this year. They make the best Thanksgiving food!

The next day is one of the best Holidays of the year... Black Friday!!! I have been looking forward to it for WEEKS!!! A friend and I are starting at Target at 4am to pick up a few things (I have a list on my phone so I don't forget anything) and then we are headed to the MOA, which opens at 6am. Now, I know what you are thinking..."The Mall of America!?!?! On Black Friday?!?! You must be crazy!!!" But I assure you, I am only slightly crazy, but for unrelated reasons ;) Hehe Last year the MOA didn't get busy until around 10am or so, which gives us 4 hours of solid shopping before the crowds really hit! I have to be sure to hit Old Navy (especially maternity) and Gap Maternity. And of course, Macy's! I don't get Christmas lists from everyone until tomorrow, so I'm not sure what other stores I'm going to need to hit. My dad is the only one that sent me his list early...so his Christmas gift is already bought :)

I'm thinking I want to get all my Christmas shopping done on Friday for two reasons. 1) There will be great deals 2) I'm not exactly sure how many weeks I have left until shopping just does not sound like fun (if you can even imagine!?!). Oooooo! I can't wait!

We even got a beautiful layer of snow covering everything today to add to the Holiday spirit. Not everyone, especially those who had to travel, were all that thrilled with the winter weather, but it is just so beautiful!

After doing so well with my weight gain last month, my NP told me to go ahead and "enjoy" Thanksgiving...which I translate into, "eat what you want." Which sounds great, in theory. However, I would not be particularly thrilled about gaining even more weight than necessary this month. So, I'm undecided. I'm thinking my game plan will be to eat a little bit of everything and if I absolutely love it and have to have more, I'll get more. Either way, two Thanksgiving meals is gonna leave me with a full tummy!

THEN, last but NOT least, Saturday is my FIRST BABY SHOWER!!!!! I am beyond excited for it! Eeeeeeeeeeek! It is going to be so much fun! Then, icing on the cake, I have another shower the next weekend! AND we are getting our Christmas tree that weekend. Two weeks go by where I am finishing up my semester and then it's Christmas. And then New Years. And before we know it, it will be time for baby to be here!!! Can you see why I'm so excited for the Holidays this year?!?! :)

It seems like baby is getting so BIG now! I can actually feel her when I push on my belly. Not just feel her move, but actually feel where she is. DH and I think she is in the head down position, putting her feet up toward my ribs. She can be quite the squirmy little thing sometimes, but overall I feel like she is pretty calm. Maybe it is just wishful thinking? It is amazing how different her movements feel from when I first started feeling her. It is amazing how much my belly has grown since then! I found my first belly stretch marks last week. It seems like new ones pop up every day. I have a bad feeling there will be many more to come in the next 10ish weeks. Wow, that is crazy to think about! Only 10 weeks to go! I'm (secretly) hoping for less. Like somewhere between 36-38 weeks would be nice :) Not only because I am so excited for her to be here, but, as much fun as pregnancy is, I will be glad when it is over!

29 Weeks - Baby Belly :)

Saturday Morning Shopping :)

www.hautelook.com:



Petunia Pickle Bottom:
$43.00

$87.00


Bright Bots: $12.00



Rockabye Toys: $69.00

Passed the Test...Almost

After a long day at school and work (for DH), we managed to make it to our prenatal appointment early (for once). While I wasn't thrilled about doing my glucose test, I wanted to be sure everything was okay, and even more so wanted to be done with my appointment and get home to my cozy bed :) The glucose test was less than pleasant. I chose the Lemon-Lime sugar drink. Ick Ick Ick! Then I went in for my monthly check up with my NP. She told me I did a great job last month with my weight gain (thank goodness)! Then they had to take my blood. Argh! Have I ever mentioned I hate needles? Cause I do. I thought I took it like a champ though, besides the little yelp I let out as she stuck my arm ;)

I got the test results yesterday. I passed the glucose test! Yay!!! But...I failed the hemoglobin test. Boo! Apparently I am anemic (need more Iron). This is not all that surprising considering I don't take my pre-natal vitamin after it made me throw up. I guess I will be starting again. My count was 10.3 and it is supposed to be at least 11. I don't know how much Iron I have to take each day to get it up to a good level (the nurse didn't know either), but they are hoping the pre-natal vitamins will be sufficient to bring it up.

I feel like I have begun the rapid growth again, only this time it is concentrated in my belly. That is a good thing, and quite exciting except for the fact that I'm not all that tall and there isn't much room left in there. Hopefully she starts growing out and not up. My left rib is now in extreme pain. It isn't constant, but I would say it is persistent. If I sit up right my rib goes numb (bottom right corner) and then it hurts. It is quite unpleasant. I'm hoping it goes away soon. I don't know that I can take another 11 1/2 weeks of it. Somehow I have a feeling I'm not gonna have much choice.

I'm (not so) patiently awaiting the arrival of the diapers I ordered! Eeeeek! It will be a nice pick me up during my hectic week. I'm trying to keep the stress to a minimum, but school doesn't seem to want that to happen.

I can't wait for Thanksgiving to be here!!! Then it is Black Friday shopping!!! And then it is my first baby shower! Yippee!!! :)

First Step to Recovery...

is admitting you have a problem. So, My name is Brie and I'm addicted to shopping for cloth diapers. There, I said it. I have 31 cloth diapers right now and two more coming in the mail. I am going to make a promise right now that I will NOT go over 35 cloth diapers. Pinkie swear. I must say though, the new ones I have coming are beyond adorable!




My glucose testing is tomorrow - I've heard less than positive reviews. I am hoping two things (picky, I know): 1. That it comes back negative 2. They do a urine test instead of a blood test. No needles, por favor :) I am also hoping I haven't gained much weight. I've been pretty good about what I've been eating and I've been really busy with clinic the past week (a lot of walking) AND I've been working out every day before class. Pretty good, in my opinion. I guess we'll find out tomorrow.

The third trimester is here and the little bean is still kicking away! This pregnancy has gone so fast so far, I hope the next 12 weeks is no exception. Although, I have a feeling things are going to get much more uncomfortable. Bending down and getting into the car have become strenuous tasks. Haha

I am so excited the Holidays are almost here! We've even had a good dumping of snow to add to the excitement! I was so excited, in fact, that I got all my outdoor and indoor Holiday decorations done. Here is a little peek :)

Diaper Love!

I might possibly have an addiction to shopping for cloth diapers on the BabyCenter cloth diaper swap. :) I decided to count the number of cloth diapers we already have so I can better judge how many more we need. Well, we have 31 so far plus a ton of inserts and a dozen prefolds. I think we probably have a good stash, but some are just SO CUTE! And I decided there are a couple brands/systems out there that I would like to try, mainly the Flip system.



I have learned so much about cloth diapering since deciding we would be giving it a try, but I still have so much to learn. I think I have figured out at least how to put them all on :-D There are so many different types, it is hard to know! Then I have to figure out what laundry detergent is ok to use on cloth diapers. I just stumbled upon a website that gives a good review of detergents (www.pinstripesandpolkadots.com). I have a feeling though, that when I go to buy detergent I will be thoroughly confused! I still have yet to really figure out how to properly wash them - Do I use hot water? Cold? Cold and then hot? How about drying? Are there some cloth diapers I can't wash or dry in the machine? It seems so complicated - but I have a couple months to figure it out still.

My newest item search is a wet bag to bring with when I run errands or travel that will store dirty diapers until I get them home to wash them. I registered for one at Baby's R Us, but I LOVE the ones on Etsy, plus I like supporting the small businesses. Here is the Etsy shop I have my eye on for a wet bag...

www.Etsy.com - MonkeyFootDesigns


I'd like to get one in each size so that I have one for every occasion. For a reference, here is what a large fits: "This size (~ 14" x 16") is great for dirty children's clothes/bibs/burp cloths and for longer trips out of the house when you'll need to bring 4-5 cloth diapers."

We had our All About Babies class today at the hospital. It was 3 hours! I'm used to sitting in class for that long but I think DH was getting ready to dose off ;) They did a general overview of anything we might want to know about caring for a baby. The most useful things we learned were the bathing procedure and how to swaddle. It was fun to go with DH. True to form, everyone else there was due before us. What can I say? I like to be prepared :)

The Last of the Second Trimester :)

I'm going into the last week of the second trimester...27 weeks already! I can't hardly believe it! It seems like time is just flying now and it will be February before we know it! I knew once the Holidays hit, it would seem to go so quickly - it is such a busy (fun) time. Now Halloween has come and gone. The next stop: Thanksgiving, then Black Friday, then MY FIRST BABY SHOWER!!! Oh my goodness, I cant wait! Then my SIL is throwing a joint shower with her cousin for me and DH's cousin, due two days before me. I am so looking forward to it :) Then comes Christmas, then New Years, then another baby shower thrown by the girls in my program and the dental hygiene girls...Then, it's February!!!! EEEEEEEEEEK!!!!

I feel like my expanding has slowed a bit - thank goodness :) Since my last appointment, I have started eating much better. It should not have taken me this long, but shouldn't one of the perks of pregnancy be being able to indulge whenever I want!?!? I guess not ;) I still have a treat here and there, but most certainly not whenever I want.

I have been so busy with school lately - It makes me so grateful I have my energy back! I am hoping my energy level will stay up through the third trimester. With the Holidays coming up, I want to be able to fully enjoy them (especially all the shopping!!!).

DH starts his new job on Monday! I am so exciting for him!!! I hope he loves it and really excels. He is such a hard worker, I'm not worried. We've started a tentative budget and are hoping to get a second car for when the baby comes! :) I have a few different options in mind. Hehehe We are also going to start saving for a house and getting rid of all our debt (Yippee!!).

I thought I would post a belly bump update, for all those that don't get to see me on a regular basis:

Baby, 27 weeks:



Finally, after searching long and hard for a changing table...I found one! For free!! :)



The start of Little Bean's college fund!:


Diaper drawer:

Spill the beans...

Alright alright alright... I can't hold it in any longer! We unofficially, officially have a name for our little bean!!! Drum roll please!!!!! Little bean's name will (unofficially) be.... Lydia! Yay! :)

She has been quite the little ninja lately - kicking and punching like a wild woman! I love it! Papa got to feel and see he big thud of a kick the other night! He was so excited!

I'm still on a hunt for that perfect changing table at the perfect price. We want one that is both a changing table and a dresser. I have found several on craigslist, but always find something I don't quite like. So the search continues.

In more exciting news!!! DH got an engineering job!!!!! After almost a year and a half of searching he got a job offer at Control Products in Chanhassen! He is beyond excited! It is amazing how God works and provides just what we need at just the right time. We are so blessed! He is finishing off his scheduled days at Tires Plus and starts his new position next Monday!

I have to study for my radiology exam - I'll write more later :)

Freakin' Out

I am beginning to get nervous about all the essential baby items we don't have yet! I had it in my mind that once the holidays started, things would go so fast and then she would be here! There is Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and then she is here! Well, it all starts next week already! I went on Craig's list to look for a changing table/dresser. I feel like it is too costly to ask for on our registry, so I am trying to find one.

I am hoping the baby shower will be soon, just so I feel like I am prepared and have some time to get anything else we will need. I know I am probably being a little paranoid, but I can't help it. The bigger my belly gets, the more prepared I want to feel.

Also, I came across a couple other baby names I like :)
1. Illiana
2. Isabelle/Isabel

Dancin'

She must have ready my blog post...she has been moving like crazy since yesterday morning :) So exciting! DH even got to feel her thump!

Apparently

Apparently, baby doesn't so much fancy Oreos. I enjoyed them while eating them, but that was short lived. Instant gut rot. Ick!

Apparently, baby is the size of a large mango. That is pretty big, in my opinion. It is hard to believe there is a human growing inside of me. Really!?!? Like, have you ever stopped and thought about that??? A human! In my belly!?!? Kind of crazy, if you ask me. Every time I think about it, it seems more and more strange. Isn't it supposed to work the other way. Aren't I supposed to get used to the idea? It is a weird feeling going my whole life with my body just mine. Being the only person I really have to worry about. Now, my body is part mine, part hers. And if my body fails, so does hers. Such a strange and amazing concept once I stop and think about it.

Apparently, I am supposed to be well into the "I can feel her kick" stage, and into the "I can see her kick" stage. Hmmmm. That doesn't appear to be the case. Have I felt her kick? Yes, I think I probably have. But, at the same time, they are so subtle and far between that it is easy for me to attribute it to something else. I want a swift couple of kicks. Good ones. Kicks that I couldn't possibly mistake for an arising burp. And I want to see it! I feel like much of this pregnancy has been a mix of wanting a noticeable baby belly, but at the same time, wanting everything else to STOP getting bigger. And at the same time wanting clothes to be comfortable again. And wanting to look normal. And be able to wear normal jeans. And waiting to be able to feel her and see her kick. And wanting my due date to be soon, but wanting as many days of ample amounts of sleep as possible. Pregnancy is so confusing!

The JBF (Just Between Friends) consignment sale was a hit! (I think I wrote about it earlier?). My mom came with and we picked up a few things :) I was so proud of myself for spending under $100!!! I got a highchair ($20), Baby Bjorn ($5), Boppy ($7), a warm body suit for baby ($4), 3 pairs of gap maternity pants ($15), 2 maternity sweaters ($8), and a Citizens of Humanity knee length jean skirt ($20). I am forgetting a few things, but you get the gist. It was a successful trip :)

Here is the highchair ($120 retail):


Also new news...Mike and I went to a breastfeeding class at Baby's R Us, learned a lot about what we need to do and decided to create a registry there. So we are now registered at Target and Baby's R Us.

I am still on a search for the perfect diaper bag and a changing table. And a small dresser. And a rug.

Here is a diaper bag I have my eye on :)

Etsy.com - Creating Things - Large Hobo Slouch Bag in Fig Forest with Adjustable Strap, $39.00

Goodies Galore!

Wish List for the day!!! :)

www.Gilt.com - Boon


Flair Pedestal High Chair - $115


Fluid Toddler Cup - $3.00


Squirt Baby Food Dispensing Spoon - $4.00


Snack Ball Snack Dispenser - $7.00

I have to day off today! I am planning on doing a little bit of homework and go to Maple Grove to spend a gift card :) I'm going to attempt to avoid any garage sales!

Yo Quiero :)

Wish List for the day... I love these!!! I am now on a search for the perfect diaper bag :)

www.Zulily.com - Petunia Pickle Bottom





And...an update on the last post: We kissed and made up. For now ;)

VENT!!!! Grrrrrr!

I don't know if it is him now that I am pregnant, or me? He seems cranky and defensive... He doesn't put any effort into spending time with me. He has a billion + 1 things he "needs" to do before he makes dinner (he used to make dinner every night, now I am pretty much on my own). It is so frustrating! I thought he was supposed to be nicer to me while pregnant...it seems I've gotten the opposite.

Ok, that was my vent. Blah!

Hat Love!

I wanted to post the MOST adorable hat my friend made for me and our baby girl! I love LOVE love it sooooo much! I can't wait until she can wear it :)

http://styledbyb.weebly.com/

Our Little Girl :)

Here are the Ultrasound pictures of our little girl :) Isn't she cute?!?! Hehe I'm guessing she'll look a little cuter when she is born...





This is her pointer finger, not her middle finger :-D Like this:






Proof that she is a girl...


Last picture of the appointment. She was squirmy the whole time and then she got tired :)


Annnndddd...Just a couple things I picked up for her :)













I am done clothes shopping for a while. I found one good garage sale yesterday when I went...so I am satisfied with that. I got lots of Baby Gap clothes for a fabulous price! Now, no more baby shopping until AFTER my baby showers :)

Oh, and I am still not feeling any movement, at 21 weeks. I guess I need her to get a little bigger! I forgot to post before that she is measuring 2 days ahead of her due date (February 7th, measuring February 5th). And she weighs a whopping 12 oz! Grow baby, grow!!!

Here is the list of suggestions for places to shop for baby gifts for our little bean:
1. TJ Max (Great for Baby Clothes!)
2. Nordstrom Rack (Great for Baby Clothes!)
3. Garage sales
4. Mode (Maple Grove)
5. Etsy shops
6. Stores that are having big sales (Like Gymboree and BabiesRUs)
7. Once Upon A Child
8. Goodwill/Thrift Stores
9. Target (of course! But not so much for clothes) - This is where our registry is :)