24 weeks

Baby is about a foot long now :] I had another appointment yesterday and he sounded great. 160 beats per minute and he was a movin'! I also had to do my glucose test... drank a not so tasty orange drink and have my blood drawn an hour later. Well, the gal who drew my blood, shoved the needle in my arm and ripped it out. Usually I feel a teeny pinch and then nothing. She was just not gentle what so ever and I got a bruise within minutes... nice! Now, I wait for those results... I'm praying everything is ok!

23 weeks

The site I normally get the size comparison from stops comparing baby each week and goes to months... so my illustrations will be about 4 weeks apart now lol! As for the pregnancy, I'm doing great. Feeling really well. No pains, nothing ailing me. I'm feeling the baby move all the time and I LOVE it. I love at night when he moves and Derek gets to feel him. Makes me happy :) I've been doing a lot of shopping (as you have seen from my last post). I can't tell you how excited I am about my thrifty purchases! My dear friends Stepheni and Stephanie are planning me a shower (or I guess sprinkle since it's baby #2) and I can't even tell you how excited I am! These girls are amazing and I know the shower will be too. I won't be registering for anything because really, I don't need anything. We're replacing those things I got rid of one by one and there is no reason to register.

Anyways, I have my 24 week appointment on Monday and I will have my glucose test that same day. I'm anxious for this test as I am for any test... I'm so afraid I'm going to hear "you have gestational diabetes" ugh. Be praying please!

getting ready for baby

After the first 2 miscarriages, I got rid of the majority of my baby stuff. I couldn't handle looking at all of it knowing I didn't have a baby. I have since replaced a bunch of it by going to Just Between Friends sales, craigslist and Secondhand Chic for Kids & Babies. I got a jogging stroller in great condition for $70, a blue bumbo seat with a tray for $15, and my latest find is this antique dresser for $40! I was so happy to be the first to come check it out and pick it up. I plan on sanding it down because it has a few coats of paint on it and lots of paint chipping off, and painting it red. The bedding I'm using is Owen's old crib bedding and there are hints of red throughout and I think it'd make the red pop. We will see.

Here's my find....

it came with this mirror to go on top

and I just purchased these drawer pulls on ebay to replace the boring wood knobs it already has.

If anyone has any tricks or tips on painting furniture, I would love the advice!!!

22 weeks/ 5 months

Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

The pain I wrote about last week is officially gone! I called my dr's office and they said it was normal and to maybe buy a maternity support band. So, I got online and ordered one... and the next morning it was gone! Praise Jesus! Owen and I took full advantage of it and went on a nice long walk. I've been cleaning the house and enjoying being able to move. I've been feeling Ryken move so much more now. It's so nice to just feel him squirm. It's not just when I'm lying down either, it's sitting and standing too. I'm loving every minute of it!

21 weeks

Your Baby: Week 21

Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.


So this last week has been a tough one. I'm trying to keep positive knowing that this is exactly what I wanted and that Ryken is healthy. But, I have had a horrid pain in my pelvis and pubic bone. It's so off and on and unpredictable. I have a pair of flip flips with an arch support that help and I'm going to buy another pair so I don't wear these out over the next 19 weeks. Also, my dr suggested a maternity support band. So, I ordered one and I'm hoping that helps too. We will see. I am happy knowing that he's still active and moving around, but man it sucks to just stand as much as possible and not knowing when and where the pain will hit. Prayers please?