13th week = 2nd Trimester!!

Yes. That's right. We're now into our 2nd trimester and most women have said that it's the best out of the three! I'm going to soak it in and enjoy every minute.. okay, well most of them!

This week: All of the organs are formed, the eyelids are now fused together and will be closed until the 30th week, and if we were able to get a sneak peek at the little one we would be able to see some tiny ribs!

This is Chester being bored with us setting up the crib we bought this weekend. He's laying in it. Actually both cats were very interested and loved the new furniture.

Nick and I purchased a crib and changing table/dresser off of Craig's List. It's in great condition and both are a good size. There's no way we could have bought this stuff brand new for the price we paid. $200 for both. The lady we bought it from even threw in sheets, changing pad, 4 covers for the changing pad and 3 covers/protectors for the matress as well! What a deal.

We also picked up off of Craig's List a crib set (everything included) for $50. It's from Potty Barn and is perfect for a boy or a girl. Later on in the blog is a picture of the blanket.

Dad-to-be setting up his first crib! (He followed the instructions!)

Gizmo thought this was his new bed.

I spy Gizmo on the changing table.

It's a light colored green on the other side and is super soft!

We had a great weekend up at LCP and even got a walk in! The weather was amazing, finally!

12 weeks and counting!

I've been reading 3 books since I've been pregnant, and am going to share information about what the baby is doing and how much and fast he/she is growing from one of them on a weekly basis. Here are links to the books:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy-week-by-week/my00331


http://www.yourpregnancybook.com/


http://www.mamashealth.com/book/preg2.asp


They're all great and informational, and as of yet i don't have a favorite. This last Saturday I woke Nick up and read some information from The Mayo Clinic book. Good news... one more week and I'll be in my second trimester!!

This week: His or her ears and nose are becoming more refined! The fingernails and toenails arrive, it's about 3 inches long and weighs about 4/5 of an ounce!

I've felt like I've gotten sick every day this week even though I know that's not the case, but still, I've gotten sick about 5 times. I'm still sleeping a lot and try to get 8 or more hours of sleep each night. I'm becoming more forgetful and the craving for this week has been grilled cheese sandwiches! I never knew how hard it was to find a good grilled cheese from somewhere other than my home. Most places make it with american cheese, which I don't like. I really want one made with real cheddar cheese!! I have a feeling that we will be having that for dinner one night this week. ;-)

With all of the excitement about the baby and me being pregnant - it's really worn the cats out!

Nick and I purchased a B.O.B. stroller this week! It was on sale at REI. Here's the link:

http://www.bobgear.com/?utm=single-stroller&gclid=CNCeypnljKICFQEEiQodZAcMWg

For years, I've wanted a B.O.B. stroller. I think they look really cool and are very handy to have. I'm not a jogger and I know they are a "jogging stroller" but I do plan on being an active mom with a very active baby! If Nick would have let me, I would have bought a B.O.B. before we even were married! haha!

The cats also got in and out of the big box behind the stroller! It's funny how much they love boxes!



Nick did a great job at putting it all together and then we each had a chance to try it out!

I also bought some maternity clothes this week. A pair of shorts, some capris, a few tanktops and a cute shirt. I'm not showing yet but things are starting to change or get harder down there which I can tell because some of my clothes are starting to get a little snug. Nick and I are going to start taking "belly shots" this week and every week after that to track the growth progress. Sorry - I'm not posting any belly shots until I'm really showing! =)

And yes... my due date is still December 18th! haha. (one week before Christmas). My next doctor's appointment is June 22nd.