Hilton Head

We are back from Hilton Head. We had a nice trip. We hung out by the ocean, went to the outlet mall and relaxed. What more could you ask for? We also played putt putt at a place called Legendary Golf. It was a little different than your typical putt putt in that there were par 2,3,4 and even 5! Robert won with 4 under par but I was still under par....maybe the first time ever!! Though I had a hard time walking we still had a good time.



Well, after 30 years - you would think that I would learn, but apparently I haven't. We headed out to the beach Saturday morning and as the sun was not peeking through the clouds and the temperature was too cool to get in any kind of water - I did not put on sunscreen. I take that back - I had sunscreen on my face - but that was it. As a reminder, the baby (or something) had affected my sciatic nerve lately and it has been very difficult to walk. I was just starting to feel better (who knows - less stress - or maybe Makenna moved?) and I had to go and burn the tops of my legs and my feet. So, once again, I struggled walking. I am doing much better today, but I still think my ankles are swollen. Time to go put up my feet for a little while longer!



My appointment went well last week. This was the first time I saw Dr. Alexander and he was great. I indicated that we were having a girl, so he asked if we had a name. The entire rest of the visit each time he referred to the baby, he called her by name. I thought that was nice. He and his wife just had their first, so he advised to take advantage of the remainder of the second trimester and the lack of sleep I may get in the third is nothing compared to when you bring the baby home. I suppose you can hear that ten million times, but won't fully be able to comprehend it until it happens. We'll try to enjoy the time we have as "just the two of us," but I am looking forward to the joys of having a child!



25 weeks tomorrow - which means only 15 more weeks to go. The scary thing is, that means 13 and a half more weeks until Christmas. How quickly the next few months are going to go. Well, I have some unpacking to do before work tomorrow. Have a great week!

I'm trying to post some pictures, but our computer or the internet are acting up - I'll post some later!

24 Weeks

I am now 24 weeks along. It has gone fast! I go tomorrow am for the 1 hr. gluclose test. I sure hope I pass because I don't have time for the 3 hr. in the near future! It's budget time again at work, so it has been crazy. Robert and I are headed to Hilton Head this weekend for our last weekend away before Makenna arrives. Thank goodness the weather has gotten cooler - I am so glad I was not further along during the hot summer months - but I hope it is somewhat warm for the beach!

I am generally still feeling well - my biggest problem is that I think Makenna likes to lay near my sciatic nerve or something else is pushing on it. It is quite painful to stand up and sometimes even walk. I don't feel that I am that big - I shouldn't be having such difficulties! I plan to talk to the dr. about that one! Maybe the rest I plan to get this weekend will help.

I'll update after the long weekend away - maybe with some pictures!

Couple of pictures

Nursery (see post below to find out if we have to paint):


Me (21 weeks 2 days):

It's A....

I was a little anxious at first because I found out yesterday that the ultrasound tech was not the normal tech as she was out of the office this week. It turns out the girl who filled in was very nice. They had told me to drink 32 oz. of clear liquids an hour before my visit. By the time we got there, I knew I couldn't make it another 30 minutes and thankfully she let me go before the ultrasound. Good thing too, because she had to work (and poke) to get some of the shots!

We haven't decided on the girl name yet (we considered Roberta Paula after Robert....for about 2 seconds....but we didn't think that would go over well in school), so I suppose her name for now is still Baby G. She is measuring average and weighs about 14 oz. She was napping during our visit and had her head down and towards my back - must be why I haven't felt her poke much today! At the moment the due date is still Jan. 6 - maybe we can talk them into a couple of days earlier - we'll see.

We are very excited and can't wait to meet her. Although Robert is slightly disappointed that it's not a boy - this little girl will have him wrapped around her little finger before we even bring her home!

Here's one more of her profile....(it kind of looks like she's blowing bubbles!)

19 Weeks - 1st Belly Pic

I decided it was time to go ahead and post a picture.

I am still feeling pretty good. More tired than I expected to be during the 2nd trimester, but nothing to complain about. I have been having weird dreams - one involving a huge boat and another involving an RV that had helicopter propellers so that it could fly. (Robert thinks I'm crazy!) Sounds kind of a like a boy, but what do I know! I have always thought that I would not find out the sex of the baby before birth, but the closer I get to the comprehensive ultrasound the more excited I am and know there is no way I could wait another 20 weeks! We knew from the beginning we would find out because there really is a boy in my belly we have some painting to do. Robert isn't going for pink in a boy's room. I can't imagine why not! Enjoy your week!

Carmen