Kicks and Hits

Ryan is a busy little man! I felt him kick (or hit) for the first time this past Saturday! I have felt him moving around inside of me for a while but this was the first time I could feel from the outside. Bob and I took a nice long nap and when I woke up Ryan was up too! So fun - now I am feeling him kick or hit me every day! I can't wait for Kevin to feel it.

Pokey O's

A rep brought Pokey O's in for an afternoon treat today - how could I say no? It was sooo yummy! And Ryan loved it too! He was moving around after I ate my delicious snack!

Summer Starts May 7th!

So I gave my official notice at work on Tuesday and my last day will be Friday, May 7th. So why did I choose May 7th? Well, the next week is the last week of my 2nd trimester - so its our window of opportunity for one last getaway before little Ryan comes! We were originally suppose to go to Mexico but as I mentioned before that won't be happening. Instead of planning another family trip, I think Kevin and I will just plan something for the two of us and make it an early anniversary trip too. That way, if for some reason we have to cancel at the last minute we won't ruin everyones vacation again. So now we just need ideas for somewhere relaxing. We would really love to go to the beach or maybe try a spa/golf resort in Arizona or New Mexico. We have never been there before so anyone with reccomendations please let us know!

22 weeks

So according to baby center, we have got ourselves a little baby spaghetti squash this week. He should be around 11 inches and almost a pound! I can definitley feel him more often but still haven't had a big kick yet. I feel him a lot in the morning and then in the late afternoon - so fun! So Kevin and I have been trying to eat healthier this week and we definitley are except for my sweet tooth! It's so weird to crave sweets - I really hope it goes away after Ryan is born! I have a lot more energy now and I wish I could make it to the gym more often but its just kind of a pain to go after work. I guess that will change soon!

It's official...

We decided on Ryan Bradford McDonough for the little one!

Dr. Appointment

So another quick appointment today. I gained 5.5lbs in the last month! Oh my!! So that's a total of 10.5 all together...goodness gracious! It's so weird to get on the scale and see that but the doctor says I am doing great so nothing to worry about. I guess if I gain a pound a week from here on out I would hit a total of 28lbs - I guess time will tell. Kevin thinks he has gained weight too so he wants to start eating healthy again...I guess that means no more oreo balls! haha
I asked Dr. Richards about our trip to Mexico thinking that it wasn't going to be a big deal at all but to our surprise he actually cautioned us about going. Not for swine flu or any of the other mess that happens down there, but just because he doesn't advise traveling from 23 - 28 weeks, especially out of the country. The reason is basically that if I did go into labor we would be under the care of Mexican health system and plus the baby wouldn’t be able to leave until it was at least 37 weeks…so that would be quite an extended stay. I am so bummed about this but since I am such a worry-wart I know it would only make me miserable the whole time…not to mention my mom would probably be just as worried. I really should have asked before we booked (and rebooked) our tickets. We were both looking forward to this trip and sad we can’t make it. I think instead we are going to look at planning a nice relaxing weekend at Barton Creek Resort over Memorial weekend.

21 weeks

So today is 21 weeks :) Everything is still going great. The only thing I have noticed recently is that I don't have much of an appetite. Now don't get me wrong...I am still eating every meal...but most of the time I am just not very hungry. Also, when I do eat something, I get filled up pretty easily. My stomach feels soooo tight, especially at night. Just feels like its stretching and stretching. It's still pretty small compared to how big its going to get - scary! haha! I have been eyeing it for stretch marks but looks good so far. Oh and I think my little belly button is moving its way on out....it's definitley not as far in as it use to be! I hate belly buttons, but I guess I can't avoid it!