Tuesday, May 31, 2011

her little feet

at the appointment today i had the chance to see pip! well, it may have been due to my whining when i said, "when do we get to see her again?" the doctor then said that she would go see if a machine was free so we could take a look. : ) next thing i knew, she was wheeling in the machine and there she was on the screen.
i was really really curious of how she is positioned because the kicking and movement has increased over the past week. as in, things are moving across my stomach now with most movement on my right side. my guess was her little booty, but turns out it is her feet. she is head down with her booty to my left and her feet are too my right. the pictures kinda made me laugh because she kinda looked like Frankenstein (sorry pip, when you eventually read these entries, but it was true). she was looking right at us with her arms folded over her body.
oh! and i only gained 2 lbs this time. i am convinced it was the heavy sweater. ok, maybe it was due to the french toast, but it was definitely a contributing factor. time is flying by because now i have to go in for check ups every 2 weeks. yikes! this is really happening!!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Week 26 (May 26th)

Your Baby in Week 26 of Pregnancy

What's up with your baby? She now weighs a full two pounds and measures nine-plus inches. And this week, her eyes, which until now were developing under fused eyelids, start to open. Of course, there's not much to see in there, but if your baby spots a bright light (or hears a loud noise) near your belly, you may notice an increase in fetal activity. (“Hey, I'm in here, Mommy! Where’s the party!”) What accounts for that response? Her brain is more developed and sophisticated.

Pip will be 26 weeks old tomorrow and according to the above, she is more sophisticated! the kicking and punching has definitely increased over the past week. Sometimes i think she is doing a jig.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Week 25 (May 19th)

Your Baby in Week 25 of Pregnancy

Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds, reaching nine inches in length and passing the pound and a half mark. Under his skin, capillaries are forming and filling with blood and by week's end, air sacs (also lined with capillaries) will develop in his lungs, getting them ready for that first breath. Mind you, those lungs aren't ready for prime time just yet — but they are developing surfactant, a substance that will help them expand after birth. And speaking of breathing, your baby's tiny nostrils, which have been plugged up until now, are starting to open, and her vocal chords are getting ready to roar.

little pip is kicking up a storm! she always lets me know when i need to move to a different position. more recently, i think i felt the first body part stretch my stomach out. it was different from a quick kick as it pushed out for a few seconds. very, very crazy experience, i have to say. next doctors appointment is on may 31. we hope to get to see her at this visit.
she had her first airplane trip over the past weekend. jean and i went on one last sister trip before pip arrives and visited bryson in san diego. absolutely loved it! bryson was a most excellent host and even drove us around in style on sunday in his 63 Falcon convertible. this is only the beginning of her travels!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

the nursery

amy has been working hard putting all of the baby furniture together. the crib, bookcase and even the ikea shelves that are in the closet. good work amy! things are coming along, but we are looking forward to some other neat additions to the room including curtains and bumper pads that my co-worker is sewing for us and the paintings that stephanie is taking charge of. we are hoping that the framily will be able to come together and be a part of her creation. they are going to hang directly over the crib. amy also found the rug below. it is really hard to find a circular rug and one that isn't super expensive! crossing our fingers that toby doesn't christen it before pip gets here.

also on order, is a comfy glider. i figured since we will be spending many hours in the chair, we might as well pick a cozy, comfortable piece of furniture. i can't believe that this room was once a guest room! soon it will be filled with dirty diapers, wipes and the sounds of a baby crying. hopefully it will be more like laughter, music and the smell of fresh laundry?

special thanks to amy's dad (grandpa bob) for installing the lovely beadboard or wainscoting that goes around the entire room. it really transforms the room making it bright and happy.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

6 months today

Your Baby in Week 24 of Pregnancy

Your baby is about eight and a half inches long and weighs one and a half pounds, gaining steadily at a rate of six ounces per week. Much of that weight comes from accumulating baby fat, as well as from growing organs, bones, and muscle. Those little ears of hers are getting sharper and can hear very loud sounds, from a yapping dog to a jackhammer. Also by now, that fabulous face is almost fully formed, complete with eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. Is your baby a brunette, a blonde, or a redhead? Actually, right now her locks are white since there's no pigment yet.

If only we could get a glimpse of pip's face!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

we finally registered!

big shout out to sally, who was here visiting last weekend. you can now find our baby registry at buy buy baby and land of nod (we haven't quite finished updating the land of nod registry yet). we would have been in that dang store for hours scanning everything if we didn't have her guidance. it is certainly overwhelming, especially if you have no idea what half of that stuff does or is supposed to do. it was a fun experience. i now see why people like to get married and have showers for every occasion.
we really didn't put any clothes on the list because we have lots of cute 0-3 months clothes for Pip thanks to Grandma Jan and Grandma Merrily! auntie jean has so kindly purchased some baby cd's that we all look forward to listening to as well. that is if she decides to share. : ) it includes the cure, beatles and some U2.
big thanks to those of you that are always thinking about us and for the thoughtful gifts and cards. it means a lot.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

no more french toast for me!

we had a doctors appointment today. i knew i had gained some weight, but i wasn't expecting to gain 9 POUNDS!!!! when i stepped on the scale, she kept pushing the knob further and further to the right. i think i even told her to stop at one point. my mouth is still wide open from the news. yes, yes, i know. i am supposed to gain weight, but 9 lbs in 4 weeks? really, i am hoping that my sweater (it was cold in austin this morning) contributed to some of the gain. right? either way, i need to be careful and watch my diet. previously i was not a big sweet eater, but now i have been craving french toast, ice cream and even pop-tarts! so no more excuses and i need to get in at least 3 days a week in the gym. jean is especially excited about my sweet tooth. sorry sis, i need to cut back for now. i want little pip to be as healthy as possible.