week 27. If you were to pick up a head of cauliflower, this is about how much he weighs this week...almost 2 lbs! He measures about 14.5 inches long. He is discovering how to really stretch out in there as I'm beginning to feel something go under my rib. Luckily it doesn't stay there for long. The crazy part is I feel movements high and low so it gives me a good indication of his size! I have started to get several more leg cramps, mainly while I'm sleeping or stretching when I wake up. Another new thing is that I've started to experience some pain in my hip when I sleep/lay on it. I have another appointment this week Thursday and I have to take the glucose test. She will also go over my last ultrasound with me. After this appointment I will be seeing her every 2 weeks. This is my final week of the 2nd trimester; is this going fast for anyone else?

week 26. Look at that long baby! 14 inches long this week and 1 2/3 pounds. He is so fun to feel move around in there. Again, Ryan has yet to feel him. I'm still feeling good, getting more and more into the "nesting" stage. He's fun to get ready for! I'm getting ready for Ryan to paint the nursery, hopefully this weekend. I'll post pictures of it when I get some of it set up. I'm really excited to get going on the room!

This picture was taken 2 weeks ago, I was just shy of 6 months.

Work Shower!

I had my first baby shower today! I had such a wonderful time! Cali (below) hosted the party at her house. She is getting into cake decorating...I'd say she's pretty talented wouldn't you say?!?

The centerpieces were beautiful!
These girls are some of the best! It is such a blessing to have friends as co-workers!
I was also able to invite some of the parents of the children whom I've grown close with over the years.
I got some really cute clothes! The pants have a monkey face on the buns! Too cute
We played a game where we had tiny babies froze in an ice cube in our drinks and when the babies broke free from the ice cube then we got to shout out "My water broke!" It was so funny to see a baby in my punch!

Michelle wrote a message to the baby and of course it made me cry, I guess someone needed to make me cry! I'm amazed at how loved he already is!

week 25. He is now weighing in at around a pound and a half (about the weight of a rutabaga) and 13 1/2 inches long. Ryan still has yet to feel him kick but I know I've felt him many times. Ryan either tries to feel him while he's sleeping or he stops kicking when Ryan's hand is placed on my tummy. I'm feeling pretty good now, my cold is now just a cough, my energy has returned and no more morning/evening sickness. I went to my parent's house this weekend and my mom made the nursery curtains really cute by adding some matching material to the top of them. I also used this material to make a lampshade. I can't wait to start putting this room together! Goals I have by the end of Oct.: buy a crib and paint the nursery. I can't believe I'm 6 months along already!

September's OB Appointment: The ultrasound is missing a picture of the left foot so we get to have another ultrasound in 3 weeks. He was breach at the first ultrasound so it was difficult to get pictures of that foot. As for the down syndrome tests, I asked for it today but it is too late to do those tests. However my doctor said many of the signs of it can show up in the ultrasound and she didn't see any of the signs at this point. The doctor says I'm measuring right on target and she's keeping my due date of Jan. 18 the same. Here's a crazy thought: my next appointment in October will be my last monthly appointment, after that I switch to bi-weekly appointments because I'll be entering my 3RD TRIMESTER! Wow! So far all is well...keep those prayers going!!

week 23. I am so amazed at how fast this is going! He is now about 11 inches long and he weighs just over a pound! He's moving all the time and his movements are getting stronger and stronger. I may have been able to feel the kicks on the outside but it's hard for me to differentiate if I felt it on the outside or just the inside. I can also tell that he's growing by my appetite! I haven't gotten sick in a couple weeks now and the appetite feels like it has made up for lost time. My next appointment is Thursday and I'm quite sure I've gained weight this time!!! This past Friday I started a prenatal yoga class that I am going to love! It is finally the relaxation technique that I have been looking for! Pregnancy seems to have taken many of the techniques such as: caffine, hot baths and alcohol. Yoga class is going to be a great way unwind from a hectic week.