New bump pic

Here's my 15 week 2 day pic and a bonus you can see the nursery in it's current state behind me. The room is so small I'm not sure how I'll get a pic of it all once it's done.

15 Weeks

Well since Sprout measured ahead at the last ultrasound but they didn't want to move my due date up technically today I am 15 weeks...Anyhow...I haven't blogged much this week because not much has happened. My Bradley Method book came in...it's been a really good read so far I'm just trying to figure out how everything will work with that. I've already gotten lots of criticism for "going all natural" it's actually kind of sad. Even DH says, "Don't be too proud to take drugs." It's not that I'm saying I'm some super human who can do everything. I just feel that natural is best for me and Sprout...God forbid I might want to do something GOOD for my baby. I also feel that my body should be given the chance to do what God created it to. Thus far my body has done everything by the book - menstruation, ovulation, and getting pregnant. Of course I understand God has control over all that and I know that anything could happen during labor and birth but 90% of people who practice and use the Bradley Method have had sucessful natural births. That's a good statistic.

I like the Bradely method because they aren't against ANY medical intervention...only if it's medically necessary...that's what I want. It's stupid and irresponsible to refuse medical attention if it's medically necessary. I'm praying that God brings a Bradley Method class to my attention. I've been looking but haven't found one yet. That will really help my husband. Plus I decided whoever is in my room with me for the labor and birth is going to need my birth plan because I don't want them trying to tell me to get an epidural or anything like that.

Right now I will continue praying that God prepares Ben and Me for this difficult and strenuous thing called labor...I realize he has NO idea how much work it will be for BOTH of us. I've already told him, if he can't be committed to this and practice with me, then I will find someone who can...thank goodness I have a Doula and a mommy who would do great.

Diaper Bag

I can't believe I did this and that Ben let me but YAY! I got a Petunia Pickle Bottom diaperbag! Only the best in the industry...normally $100-$200+. They had a secret sale online today and I got a great deal! Ben says..."Well, you need one anyways and if you need it you need it." I did save a TON on the crib so I san splurge a little on this...It's going to be my purse and last me 2 years...

Got the crib!

I found the cutest crib on Craigslist! It is a $700 Bonavita Sheffield Sleigh crib in tea stain. But...I got it for $200 including the mattress!!! It's in great condition. I love craigslist. Here's a picture of what it looks like.

It's not a convertible crib but the front does slide up and down like I've wanted and can't find anymore! I figure by the time Sprout will be ready for a toddler bed we'll probably have number 2 on the way.

We did figure out we're going to need a changing table/dresser too. My idea with the closet system changing table won't work, out closet is too small. Oh well...I'll be looking on Cragislist for one of those now.

Buying baby things

It think since I'm in the 2nd Tri now it's okay to start looking at all the baby gear!! This week I've been doing lots of online research, talking to other mom's and I made my first treck to BRU (Babies R Us). There is SO many options out there. I told Ben I'd do the research and then come up with my picks and get the okay from him...he says he wants to have input on anything over $20...LOL.


So here's a pic of the Evenflo travel system I want. I LOVE the pattern and the Z-shaped handle is so wonderful. The baby carrier is light as is the stroller but still seems sturdy. The stroller is really easy to fold up too. I tried the Graco's but they seemed more bulky and heavy. I've debated at using one of those jogging type strollers but after pushing both I didn't notice a difference with smoothness or ease and if you get a travel system you save alot of $$$ than when you buy them separately. Plus Ben LOVES this pattern.


The next thing to figure out...co-sleeping...it's not what it used to be (having the baby sleep in your bed all the time...That will be one to research and discuss with Ben.

My baby bump!

Well I know it's kind of early but since my pants no longer fit and I have to wear them unbuttoned with a belly band I thought I would post my first baby bump pictures! I didn't think things had really changed much but then I looked at a random shot I took about 5 weeks ago and you can definitely see a difference. I'm so glad things are finally seeming to move along. I also stepped on the scale today and saw it was 5 pounds heavier...yikes! It was also the end of the day so I'm sure a lot of it was water...I do need to make more time for exercising though...it's so hard though when you work 40+ hours a week and it's dark by the time you get home every night. I want to get some of those pregnancy yoga and workout DVD's...

Anyway...here you go!

PS- less than a week till I'm officially done with the first trimester!! Yay!!

about 8 weeks

about 13 weeks

12 Weeks 3 days

Well everything ended up fine yesterday. The CNM couldn't find Sprout's heartbeat so she sent me for an ultrasound later in the afternoon. I wasn't scared I know that everything is in God's control and whatever happens is His will. LUCKILY...LOL everything was fine. It turns out I do have a tilted uterus so Sprout was way back in my peliv and the CNM couldn't find him/her :) By the next appt he/she should be big enough to get the heartbeat on dopplar. The ultrasound tech was GREAT, she does a 3/4-D on EVERYONE and so we got pictures of Sprout and you can see the face and his/her elbows...he/she kept putting it's hands on it's face but we didn't get a good one of that. It was amazing though. I am so thankful that everything is going good. She also said I'm was measuring at 12 weeks 2 days but it's still within 3 days of my due date of 7/23 so she wasn't going to change my due date. I'm going to go by what Sprout measured and since there is only a 5% chance Sprout will actually be born on the due date 3 days isn't going to matter. My mom came with me and she got to see it too so that was special. Our next ultrasound will be at 18-20 weeks when we find out what Sprout is...I can't wait! Here's a few pictures we got.

11 weeks 4 days

Wow! Time has really been going fast these last few weeks. Tomorrow is my first appointment with my midwife and I'm really excited for that and to hopefully hear Sprout's heartbeat! My stomach is definitely getting a little bump. I know it's Sprout growing and not bloat anymore because it's there in the morning and only get's bigger as the day goes on, plus I can't suck it in. I'll see how it looks Thursday at 12 weeks and I might post pics. It's still amazing to me that something now larger than a plum can be inside of me but I can't feel it and it doesn't stick out much! I'm so thankful to have gotten this far and pray that Sprout continues to grow healthy and strong for the next 6 months. I can't wait to feel him/her move in the next month hopefully! I'll let you know know how the appointment goes tomorrow.

Oh...and we're less than 200 days now!