Pepper's growing

I had my appointment yesterday with my regular OB. She said I was measuring a little big, but not to worry it could just be where she was sitting at the time. And the high risk doctor has never said anything about her being big, so I think we are in great shape! She has been growing though as I feel like my stomach is constantly expanding! And there are times where I can't possibly imagine her getting any bigger because I feel like my stomach is going to explode as it is :)

Oh and I am totally obsessed with my baby registry now. I find myself looking at it online and adding and deleting things from it. I did make another trip to the store to do a little registering as well. I also bought something off the registry that I wanted and some really cute baby clothes! So at least she will have something to wear and an exersaucer!

I am almost 25 weeks now! Time is flying, yet sometimes I feel like I can't wait to meet her and wish I was at 35 weeks. But I don't want to wish this time away because I will never get it back.

Well we head to Dr Robertson on Monday for another ultrasound (YAY). We will see how much she has grown in the last 2 weeks.

Had 3D Ultrasound today

Had my checkup with my high risk doctor today. We had Libby with us so they took some extra time taking some ultrasound pictures so she could see her baby sister. They pulled out the 3D wand and we got to see Pepper's little face. It was so cool. Almost like looking at a photograph of the baby.

I can't wait to show you all! Everything else was perfect and they estimate that she weighs 1 pound 3 ounces which is right on target for her age of 22 weeks!

Again my cervix is in good shape so no progesterone shots! YAY! We will go back to see Dr. Robertson on Aug 25 for another check!

We Registered!

Well yesterday Jim and I made our first attempt at registering for the baby. Neither one of us had ever done this before. We went to Babies R Us after hearing that was the place to go! We did manage to pick out a stroller/carseat combo, a pack and play -bassinet combo and few other odds and ends.

Needless to say the store was kind of overwhelming and overrun with noisy mom's yelling at their screaming kids, so we didn't stay very long. Jim left with a headache and my stomach was tight and very uncomfortable.

But hey it's a start and now we can update it online or make another day to brave it again!

20 weeks to go

Well I have hit the half way point. I went to the high risk doctor today and everything checked out okay. Pepper looks great and was moving around a lot. My cervix is in tact so there will be no progesterone shots for now! YAY!

I go to the regular OB tomorrow for my checkup. I should get frequent flyer discounts or something for as often as I go to the dr. Anyway, we are just relieved to hear that she is doing well.

My hips and back have still been sore off and on, especially at night! Hopefully some therapy and massage treatments will help.

Pepper scored big today!

We made a trip to Mall of America this weekend with Daddy, Libby and Libby's friend Becky. We found some great buys at Gap, Carters and a few other places! We got some great stuff for Pepper's arrival - cute little clothes, sweaters, hats, socks, onsies and a few other things. We also got some great maternity stuff for Mommy for this fall!

It was a great weekend for all of us, but I am a little tired. Thankfully I got fitted for a maternity back brace on Friday which was perfect timing for all the walking. It really made a difference.

It was a lot of fun to go with Jim and the girls.

Definitely a Girl!

We went back to Dr. Robertson today for the full ultrasound. He is certain that it is a girl! Her name is Pepper Peach. She was looking great. She was moving around plenty and he said her heart and brain all look normal. There are no signs of down syndrome and she is on track for her due date. He said she looks like a perfect kid for her age!

She has gotten quite active lately. She was moving around constantly and has her body stretched out across my tummy. Her feet are very active on my right side. We got a really good picture of one her feet (so cute). And some really nice pictures of her spine and one of her face.

No progesterone shots are needed at this point (whew!). They said everything is progressing nicely and I will be rechecked in 2 weeks. If the cervix starts to shrink then I will start the shots for sure, but for now I get a break because all is well!

My next round of appointments is in 2 weeks. I have them on consecutive days with both doctors!

First Major Purchase

Okay so it's not huge, but I just went to diapers.com and bought some diapers, wipes, lotion, baby wash and some soothing leg cream for me.

I have had many nights where my feet and legs ache. My wonderful hubby has been so kind to rub my feet and legs for me several times this week when it has happened. Even in the middle of the night when I know he was tired, yet I could not get comfortable, he rubbed them for me. I love him!

Anyway if you want to save $5 on your first order at diapers.com use my referral code NANC5343 and then I will save $1 as well. They accept coupons and ship to your door for free if your order is over $49! Hence my large purchase. I did shop in the clearance section and got what I believe is a good price for diapers and stuff.

How long will 96 newborn diapers last is my burning question? I also bought one box of the next size up!

Well that's a minor dent in what we need, but at least it's a start!