Catching up........

I am such a bad blogger. Well, here’s a quick (or not-so-quick) update on everything that’s happened since my last post (ohhhhhh so many moons ago).

Feb 26 – was my amniocentesis day (as my last post indicated).

March 11 – we got the results of the amnio. With 99% accuracy, the baby does not have Down Syndrome or either of the other two chromosomal abnormalities they test for (and I forget what they are). We also found out we’re having a baby girl. :-D

March 20 – 20-week ultrasound. I had wanted Rob to definitely make this one, but his students had a field trip/concert for school that he couldn’t miss. I then asked the grandmoms if they wanted to come; my mom was able to make it, but Rob’s mom was not able to take off of work either. This u/s went pretty well; they take all these “growth” measurements (length of femur, crown-to-rump, etc). Apparently, another “growth” u/s down the road is conducted and the measurements from the 20-week are compared to that later one to make sure the baby is growing. I’m like “Hellooooo – look at my belly!!” :-D At this 20-week u/s, they were unable to get a good look at her stomach, though. Apparently, my girl had just “processed” some amniotic fluid. Her (full) bladder was visible plain as day, but she had no fluid in her stomach (and the lack of fluid was preventing the stomach from “showing up” on the u/s). So, I had to schedule another u/s – just so they could see her belly. Better to be safe than sorry, I suppose.

April 3 – follow-up u/s to see the baby’s stomach. Yup, it’s there – and it’s on the correct side. Wonderful. Now, I have to come back at 28-weeks for the follow-up “growth” u/s (where they compare measurements to the 20-week ultrasound). I’m beginning to think I should just get an u/s machine installed in my house!!! Coincidentally, on this same day, I first felt the baby move (more like “thump”) inside me. Crazy feeling.

The majority of April and early May has been spent getting shower stuff ready. My cousin, Wendy, is hosting the Shreve shower and my mother-in-law and sister-in-law are hosting the Bowden shower. Negotiating shower dates has been interesting since Rob’s cousin and his wife are also expecting (due July 25) and I have a cousin and SO who are also pregnant (due August 25). Also, one of my Shreve cousins is getting married August 2 – so I would imagine her bridal shower is sometime this summer too. LOTS of baby/bridal showers going on!!

We also received the baby furniture (crib, dresser, and changing table) delivery. Rob did a wonderful job of putting everything together. My mom and I shopped for a glider/ottoman combo that Mom graciously purchased as my shower gift (thanks Mom!!). Rob and I picked up the glider from Babies R Us in late April. So, all of those items are now up in the baby’s room (ottoman is still on back-order).

I also have been a bad girl, and have been buying baby clothes. LOL But, hey – if I see a sale or a good deal, I have to take advantage right? Here are some pics of items that I have purchased already.

May 2 – Rob stayed late at school to see his students perform in their spring musical. While he did that, I nested. LOL I moved all the baby furniture to the middle of the room and got the walls brushed down/dusted and the carpet vacuumed. I moved some things around and finally have things settled in there (I think). I have some pictures too. Ignore the black entertainment
center – that won’t be staying.

Upcoming schedules (and hopefully updated posts):

• May 6 – breastfeeding class at St. Agnes (oops -- already completed this!!)
  
• May 12 – 28- week ultrasound at St. Agnes
• May 20 – ob/gyn appt
• June 28 – childbirth class at St. Agnes

While these things are going on, I will be: tweaking the registries as necessary; attending baby/bridal showers left-and-right; checking out pediatricians (any recommendations are welcome) etc. I also hope to get a weekend in with Rob and his parents down at their beach house. However, from May 11 weekend to July 4 weekend, I have something scheduled on Saturday or Sunday for every weekend but one. I’m going to be exhausted well before I even go into labor!!!