Velociraptor

So this entire time I have been planning on finding out next week what we're having. Last time we scheduled an ultrasound it was for a week after the doctor's visit, so that's what I assumed we'd do this time. I'd be at 18 and a half weeks so there should be no problem in determining the gender or anything, right? Well, I guess I was wrong. Now we have to wait another 3 weeks to find out if we're having a boy or girl. 3 weeks! To say that I'm a little upset is an understatement. I was so excited about next week and getting to not only find out, but see the baby again! Nope. 3. More. Weeks. I'm heartbroken. Completely heartbroken. I guess I should be thankful that we even have the opportunity to do something like this and see the baby, but it's hard when your hopes are dashed. I tried talking them into letting us move up the date, but that clearly wasn't going to happen. 

So 3 more weeks it is. Until then, I guess I'll spend my time planning that gender reveal party. It does give me more time to get things ready and invite people. So maybe it's a good thing in the end. I'm trying to look on the bright side. But it's kinda hard when all my emotions are warring with each other and all I feel like doing is crying. 

Life goes on and I am grateful that we are pregnant. Everything checked out fine today at the doctor. The baby's heartbeat was perfect and everything looked like we were moving along in the right direction. There is nothing truly for me to be upset about. I'm just anxious and impatient and ready to start registering and shopping and getting more specific things. From now on though, when people ask me what we're having I'm going to say a velociraptor. Just because I can.

17 Weeks!

How far along: 17 weeks 

Trimester: Second

Baby size: Onion

Toes: I can still see them!

Gender: Find out hopefully next week!

Movement: Best feeling ever! I just wish I could feel it more often! And the hubs can't wait until he can feel it too!

Cravings: Pizza please, garlic bread, hello carbs

Aversions: Slowly fading away! Now I just want to eat all the time.

Nausea/Morning sickness: No more! Just tired now, and constantly out of breath.

Maternity clothes: Yes yes and yes. I tried the whole use a rubber band to keep your pants on thing and it's not going to fly for this pregnant chick.

Best moment of the week: Feeling those little flutters and sharing my excitement with my coworkers!

What I'm looking forward to: The doctor's appointment tomorrow and hopefully sonogram next week and gender reveal party!! I'm so excited to find out what we're having!

My belly button has been changing too! It's been funny to watch. Also, I can feel my skin stretching, especially after a big meal. Can you say weird?! And it's making my skin itch! But I'm trying to keep moisturizing and keep those stretch marks at bay. If they do come though, I will welcome them. They're for a good cause. My breasts are also getting bigger, which means itching and pain. Oh my word they hurt! It's all for a good cause though, right? I just keep telling myself that. Everything for the best cause ever! I can't wait to meet my baby!

"I want to see mountains again, Gandalf, mountains, and then find somewhere where I can rest. In peace and quiet, without a lot of relatives prying around, and a string of confounded visitors hanging on the bell. I might find somewhere where I can finish my book. I have thought of a nice ending for it: and he lived happily ever after to the end of his days." - Bilbo Baggins

Clearly I'm a little homesick for Colorado. I miss the mountains and the air and the sky and everything about it. 

Road trip anybody?

The back to work blues

Excuse me while I lay here and sleep until the next millennia. I'm so exhausted. Getting up at 5 was not my idea of something I really want to do. But I must. Getting up at 5 also means that a nap is a must. Or going to be bed early is a must. So here's to getting sleep. My bed is calling me.

Friday's Letters

Baby's first lovie. 

Dear US Women's Gymnastics Team, You girls rock! I'm so proud of all you've done and how you've represented our country! Dear US Women's Soccer Team, Rock it girls! Beat those Kiwis! Dear NBC Olympics, Thank you for live streaming online so that people like me can keep up and watch the Olympics. And thank you for finally fixing your video so I can actually see and hear the game instead of having to watch it on the mini screen under a microscope. Dear Hubs, You've done an amazing job this week and I'm so proud of you! You're taking this schedule change like a champ! Much better than I am, but I still blame all of that on those stinking hormones. Thank you for working so hard for our growing family. Dear Baby, I love being able to feel you kick and move! Best feeling ever. Dad's jealous because he can't feel you yet. He says that you're our little soccer player so work on those kicks! Haha. Silly daddy. Oh! I washed your things yesterday, so your lovie, blanket, and towels are clean! I may have been snuggling with them already. I can't wait until it's you I'm snuggling with though! Dear Last Friday Before Work, I get to spend you cleaning my bedroom and doing laundry and getting ready for Monday. I'd much rather spend you by the pool. Maybe later, but as rain is predicted I don't think it'll happen. Dear Hubs, I'm sad this is the last morning I get to get up with you and cook you an omelet. I should have been doing that all summer long, but you started off getting up way too early for me and my summer mindset. Sorry it took me so long to do so. I love you!! Dear Hormones, Chill out please. Thank you.

One of those days...

Ever had one of those days where you're just emotional for no reason? Well, today is one of those days for me. I'm just a bottle full of emotions at the moment. In reality, I can chalk all these swirling emotions and feelings up to being pregnant and dealing with all the hormones running through my body. Also, I haven't been sleeping well the past few days. I mean, it's noon here and I could already use a nap, which I don't think anyone would fault me for taking. If they do fault me for taking, I might let loose those pregnancy hormones on them {just kidding}.

Thank you Ron Burgundy for accurately depicting my feelings right now.

Sunrise, Sunset

Today is the day that starts the change for our family. The hubs officially changes schedules today. It's fine for today and the rest of the week (I'm still at home), but once I go back to work we're going to keep missing each other. I'll see him in bed, for a few hours hopefully, then it'll be up and off to work again. Thankfully we'll still have the weekend. Right? 

I can't wait until this baby comes and I can have mornings with him again! This morning was so special. I woke up and made him an omelet and then we just sat together and had devotion. It was so nice. I can't wait to add our little one into that picture! 

So here's to the mornings that we'll get to spend together and to the weekends that we'll get to spend together. 

No, we won't get to see many sunrises like this one, but they are beautiful to look at. And I can dream.