Back from Seattle

We just got back from Seattle. It was such a lovely trip and a great chance for Mike and I to reconnect before the baby comes. I enjoyed our time away. It was incredible to see the Orcas. If you are not friends with me on facebook but want to see our pictures, check out my Facebook Album.

I also had an appointment with my Midwife this morning. Everything is looking good, I got to hear babies heartbeat (about 145-150 beats per minute). She asked me if I'd felt any movement yet and I think I have but I'm unsure. She said it will become more obvious in the next few weeks as Baby gets bigger. Also, I am still below my pre-pregnancy weight and with no weight gain since my last appointment a month ago. They weren't really concerned with my 1st weight loss but now that I am still not gaining, she is a little concerned. We talked about what I've been eating and most of it is good. She says I need to watch the sodium level when I eat things like boxed mac and cheese and peanuts and that I need to eat more protein. All in all, a good appointment.

We find out the sex of the Baby in 2 weeks! I can't wait! I have a strong feeling that it is a boy but in my dreams, I always have a girl. We will see... I know I will be thrilled either way! I just want a healthy, happy baby!

16 weeks...

Baby is now the size of an avocado and can now hear Momma's voice!

Getting the nursery ready...

So we have begun to get the nursery ready. We won't find out the sex until the beginning of May but we decided that if we have another baby in a few years, they will probably have to share a room so it's best if the paint color is at least gender neutral. We are going with green walls and we will have a white tree either painted or vinyl sticker. We have found some stickers on etsy...

White Tree

White Tree with birds

Birch Trees

This is the bedding we decided on, it came with 10 pieces but not everything shown...

We are accenting with white and if it's a boy we will add some blue in and if it's a girl we will mix in some pink.

I think it will be quite lovely.

We also found this great picture frame at Target which will look great in the room!