Baby shower

Back in mid-April, Stephen's Aunt Carol hosted a baby shower for us while she, Stephen's mom and sister Ruth were here in DC visiting. That was really nice of her to do for us. Having been overseas when we were pregnant with Lexi, we missed out on some of these typical family events. We received some very nice gifts - and Lexi got something, too, which she appreciated. In general, we are pretty well set with the small things for the baby. What we are missing are the big things - a crib, changing table, diaper acoutrements. I am checking out yard sales and giveaways to try and find these things as I don't really think it is worthwhile to buy new. But if we have to, we will! We aren't going to let the baby sleep on the floor! :)

Wondering about you...

Will you sleep well? Will you be happy or fussy? Will you be dramatic like your sister or calm as a cucumber? You were certainly stubborn at the last ultrasound - you wouldn't turn over so that the doctor could see your spine from the view she wanted to. So that means Mom has to go back again in 4 weeks and hopes that you are in the right position for the spine to be viewed. I also have to go in for a fetal ECHO since your sister has a slight heart murmur (very small hole in her heart that has decreased since birth) the doctor wanted experts to look at your heart. So we will have that done though it's not like we could do anything about it anyway. Otherwise all of your parts look good!

Getting more used to the idea of being a big sister

Lexi seems to becoming more used to the idea of becoming a big sister - or at least, the idea that there will be a baby in the house (after her birthday). She talks about the baby being a girl. If you ask her about a boy, she really doesn't like that idea. I think either will be an adjustment for her.

We had a baby shower two Saturdays ago hosted by Stephen's Aunt Carol. It was very nice of her to do - especially since it meant long distance planning. She and Stephen's Aunt Ruth and his mom came for 11 days to watch Lexi during her spring break. We really appreciated having them her to help out and Lexi, of course, had a ball. She did get a little spoiled though with all of the little gifts and treats they bestowed on her. She was sad to see them go home and wants someone (anyone!) else to come visit.

Tomorrow we have the anatomical ultrasound to check all the baby's parts. I am looking forward to seeing the baby again.

Tired and hungry

Most nights I am now sleeping decently though if I wake up, I struggle to get back to sleep. As a result, I usually hit a period early to mid afternoon when I am just exhausted! I feel like I can hardly keep my eyes open. Even pre-pregnancy, if I didn't sleep all that well, I wouldn't feel so wiped out.

And some days, it still seems like I just need to eat and eat and eat. That gets tiring, too. I feel like maybe I am eating a bit less than before - at least, with certain things, I know I am not eating as much - like with yogurt.

Next week we have the ultrasound that checks up on all the baby's parts. We will ask them to write the sex on a piece of paper so we can determine if we want to know in advance or not. Coming up to 18 weeks or so...

Feeling large

I know I am really not that large yet, but I am feeling larger. When I got out of the shower this morning, my belly seemed huge! People at work (in particular) are also noticing more and more that my shape is changing and commenting. It's kind of funny how people bring it up. Many start with .."I know it's considered indiscrete to ask a woman this but..." I usually interupt them before they go too far to hopefully ease their nervousness.



Stephen thinks I am breathing loudly when I sleep - though not snoring. I think I might be as well - but don't know how to adjust the volume! :) So he wears his ear plugs and that seems to help.



We are taking my 'growth' picture every two weeks. Stephen posted the pics to date recently. I hadn't realized that I looked so swaybacked. Better work on that posture!

Looking forward to growing

In case you haven't heard our news already, our family will be expanding by 1 come late September. I am already feeling guilty about the lack of attention baby #2 is getting. Being as how we take fewer and fewer pictures of Lexi, her new sibling will be lucky to have a photo a month taken! So I thought I would start writing again so Baby can look back in the future and know that (s)he is a much welcome addition to our family. We have to restock on baby equipment as most of the things we used for Lexi were left on the other side of the Atlantic and there will be some room swapping but we are all getting used to the idea that we will soon number 4.

Lexi's growth at the three-year mark