A Long Time Coming....

Blogging and I have never gotten along well.  Especially with the addition of Raegan in the house....  Now, 14 weeks later.....here I am!  Geesh!  Heck of a way to keep track of a pregnancy, eh?  Good news is, I've been keeping a "secret" log of sorts, so I know what's been going on - just not posting it to the world!  I figure I can't keep today a secret though so I better get movin' and start a bloggin'!

Let me rewind a little....go back to about a month ago.  I was just over 14 weeks pregnant and we were visiting the beach....again....  (we do that a lot, but that's a whole different blog...)  I told Scott a few days before while we were home that we should hunt down a place that does gender ultrasounds to get an early idea of what we were having.  Waiting until 20 weeks just seemed too long!  Instead of looking into the idea and researching and finding a place at home, we woke up Saturday morning and on a whim decided that we would have that "early" ultrasound that day!  Now, mind you, this is VERY early to do gender prediction.  It can be done, but is tricky and can be incorrect.  We knew that going into it and explained to the people that it was fine and all in fun.  They normally don't try to predict gender until 16 weeks so I was a week and a half shy.  Figured we'd give it a go and hope little one cooperated.  It was fun and the staff (mom and daughter) were super sweet.  The place was ultra-comfortable and I couldn't have asked for a more pleasant experience.  We went for the "two-fer" package that gave us the gender prediction and another ultrasound when I'm around 28-30 weeks for 3D-4D fun!  

Wanna see what they found......

See what that says?  See the three little "lines"?  That means it's a hamburger :)  hehe  The tech was nervous to make the final call but said "If I didn't know how far along you were I would definitely guess girl".  She made no promises and we assured her that it was all in fun no matter what the next ultrasound said.  I never really told anyone about this ultrasound and never christened the baby as "baby girl" in my thoughts/mind/words.  Didn't want to be calling it a girl to the world if it wasn't....

Now we can fast-forward to today...  Today is our BIG level 2 ultrasound with gender :)  Yay!  Finally a confirmation and an identity to our little nut!  Scott says for the last week they are going to call boy even after the last one said girl.  I said boy all along, but shouldn't that lady know what she's talking about.....??  We'll see!

The ultrasound tech that is currently at my doctor's office is TERRIBLE!!  She is short, unfriendly, uninformative, and generally no fun!  What good is that when you're going to do something so exciting?!?!  NONE!  Same old, same old today.  Walks us in, I plop down and she tells me to lay back an unbutton.  "How do you do today yourself lady!"  Fine greeting and hey how are ya that was!

Ultrasound starts and well, finishes in less than 10 minutes!  So much for a fun exciting long and involved ultrasound.  No 3-D, no detail, no time, and 3 lousy pictures!  Wanna see those??

Take a close look.  Yeah, I know the foot one is upside down.  And yeah, I know the profile picture is terrible!  Didn't I warn you that the lady was no good?!?!  Oh, and what was that you say?  Huh?  My "girl" has a penis!!!!!!!!!  EEEKKKKKK!!  lol  lol  lol  lol

Apparently, when they say you need to wait until 16 weeks for gender results, there is a reason for that......  :)

So welcome baby boy with no name yet!  A girl name was easy.  Had that one solved before I even knew I was pregnant.  A boy name....well, that's been a bit of a challenge thus far.  I don't think any baby lived without a name for long so I'm sure we'll be able to come up with something grand....just give us a few minutes, or weeks, or maybe months...............

Belly Week 5

You will see a theme emerging for the rest of these 35 weeks of my pregnancy.  After the POAS (pee on a stick) photo shoot, I had a great idea to continue the theme throughout the rest of my pregnancy....hope you enjoy!  :)

April Fools....

Well, sort of....

So, April 1st is, of course, April Fool's Day (oh, and also Lincoln's Birthday - Happy Birthday Lincoln!).  I couldn't bare to pass this one up.

Why not play a prank on the family, right?  hahahaha......

We call up Tena and Rick and have the normal "chit chat".  Then Scott tells them I have something to say to them.  Raegan is on my lap at the time making a heck of a lot of racket and I'm just trying to have a normal convo to get started.  I finally say - "I can't believe I'm going to have to deal with another one of these monsters pretty soon..."  Silence.... "What!?!?  What did you say?!?  Say that again!"  Then I repeat.  

A jaw dropped, I'm almost sure...then the obvious - "Is this an April Fools joke?"  Well of course not!  Or is it?!?!?  Hahahaha

I broke down and told her it was just a joke before handing the phone back to Scott while I finished getting the two kiddos in bed.  When I come down the steps, he is still harassing her about due dates, names, plans, etc.  She is super-confused as whether to believe the story or not!!  LOL

At the end of the call, Scott says that she in no way believes anything that we've told her.  He "tried" to convince her we were serious but she wouldn't bite after I said it was a joke!  Perfect!  I don't want her to suspect a thing!!  Rick is a sport in the background and is going with the flow - not saying to much but I'm sure shaking his head and nodding while Tena is talking - the ever-supportive spouse :)  I don't think he is sure what to believe!!  

I guess they'll find out soon enough - we're in the "Countdown To Tell The Family" as we speak.  Sunday is D-Day for Dave and Margo, and then hopefully Friday will be the day for the Myrtle Beach folks....Duhn, Duhn, Duhn (impending music of doom...)  What will their reactions be?

To gage Tena's reaction from the prank - she will be super-excited to be Gigi yet again :)  Stay tuned for more!  Hoping to catch everyone's response on film or video!!  hehehe

Countdown to the first appointment

My first OB appointment was scheduled today....mark your calendars....

April 23rd at 3:30 pm

Confirmatory Ultrasound and Dr. Sharawy

YIPPIE!!  

Stay tuned for the first pictures of our pumpkin seed....

To Tell Or Not To Tell...

....That is the question.

When we found out we were pregnant with Raegan, I had every intention of holding in the news as long as possible.  Not that I wasn't thrilled, but telling your family that you're pregnant...I don't know...something about that spells awkward to me.  Scott on the other hand, busts as the seams to tell people!

I told him some time ago that when we got pregnant again, I would like to tell people in person the news.  Sounded like a good idea at the time, right?  lol  I'm totally nervous about the whole concept now that the time has come to make the decision but I think it will be fun.  The plan - maybe have the kids wear a big brother and big sister shirt?  I don't know...we're working on the details, but the ball is rolling.  Scott's dad is coming into town on Sunday and his Mom is coming to pick up Grant on Wednesday.  Then, we're headed to the beach on Friday with Raegan to tell the rest of the family!  What an Easter surprise this will be!!!

The kids - although I was a little apprehensive about telling Grant at first, Scott convinced me it was the best.  I really wanted to tell him but I think he is going to be so excited about this that it's going to slip....that's ok though :)  I'm am thrilled that he is excited to be a big brother again.  You should have saw the smirk on his face when we told him!  He was trying to use everything in his power to hide a smile!  lol  When his daddy was convincing him that it might be a baby brother, well, that all you had to tell him!  He is crossing his fingers for that!  I guess 3 sisters is enough for him!  hahaha  I "explained" to Raegan that I had a baby in my belly this morning.  She was definitely puzzled but smiling when she lifted my shirt, stuck her finger in my belly button and said, "baby"!  Yes, peanut, your baby is in there.....

So, with the family on hold and the kids told....it's time to spill the beans to everyone we can think of that won't let the news leak!  Maybe the parents will hate us for being the last to know?!?!  Eh, how could they???  Another baby on the way!  Come on guys!  Good news is good news no matter when you get it!  Everyone is excited for us too.  The more people we tell, the more excited we get too!  I was even happy to tell the scheduling lady at the OB!  hahaha

Our Surprise!!!!

Thursday, March 26 (evening) - It's Thursday night...another TV night for me and Scott.  I got the kids to bed on time and we settled down to watch some of our usual Thursday night drama.  *man* Pain...stomach, back.....oh darn!  Time for Mother Nature to visit again!  I go up to the bathroom and prepare for another month of discomfort...

Friday, March 27 - Oh blood, where are you?  Scott and I took the kids to Greenville.  Scott had to do some work in the area so the rest of the family tagged along to shop.  I took the kids to the mall and we did some browsing for new pants for Grant and then went to the play place after stopping in various stores like Journeys Kids (adorable shoes in there).  I'm still feeling crampy but don't put any protection in place because I figure I'll "know it when I need it".  

Saturday, March 28 - Hide and seek is not a fun game....Russell and April come into town to enjoy a basketball game with us.  We send the kids to the babysitters and off we go to enjoy a night out.  The Bobcats WIN over the Knicks (does that mean anything to anyone?) and we head to McCormick and Schmicks to eat some amazingly yummy yet surprisingly expensive dinner.  We all laughed until we cried at the drunk man stuffing oranges in his pants and enjoying Russell's "finger-lickin' good" mashed potatoes!  Home for the kiddos and off to bed.  Oh, and did I mention....still no blood?!?!  Today I decide to seriously mention that I am a bit nervous about my "lateness"....Scott shrugs and chalks it up to February being a short month!  Good point!  Maybe I'm not late!

Sunday, March 29 (afternoon) - Ok, enough of the joking already!  While Rusell is still in town we all vote for a trip to the mall to upgrade Grant's wardrobe and buy anything else we might find of interest.  We managed to find tons of goodies at Gap Kids and dropped a pretty penny - but the kids look great!  Then to Borders where Scott spoiled me with a few new photography books!  Raegan is running a fever now (aaww...poor girl) and we need to stop and get some Motrin and a few other supplies for the week ahead.  I think we're convinced it's probably time to POAS.  We head to the POAS isle and Grant watches as we throw a 2-pack in the buggy.  He grabs it and we laugh..."What's that for Grant?"  He says "To see if you have a fever."  lol  Yeah, something like that!

Sunday, March 29 (night) - The kids are tucked into bed and I'm warming up the oven to make some pizza for a snack.  I am going to pee on the floor if I don't go, so I grab the stick, Scott, and head for the bedroom.  Scott paces in the bedroom while I head to the potty....stage fright!  If I pee on this stick and it's positive, our world is going to change!  That's a lot of weight on a person's shoulders just to pee....  I convince myself that one way or another I'm going to have to find out so I mind and well just go with it.  I pee and run like the wind to the bedroom to watch.  Scott and I sat together and waited....for only about 10 seconds actually....yep, confirmed....

Pregnant

Needless to say, the pizza waited a little while...  Shock, well that is a good way to describe the initial feelings.  We just kept staring at that little stick.  A little plastic stick and some pee and our lives are changed forever.  Amazing, isn't it?    Pregnant.......

Back up a few weeks earlier.  We are sitting on the couch talking about our family and it's dynamics.  We have been tossing the idea around of adding on for a few months but neither of us were on the same page at the same time.  We talked about the time we are able to give to the two kids now and the opportunities we can provide for each of them.  We both are in the "greenish" area for wanting another child but decide that with the plans this year to pay off some debt and other things we are working on, we should wait.  lol  Never say wait I guess!