All about Baby

This is day number 195 and you're 27 weeks pregnant!
You have 85 days or 12 weeks left, and are 69.6% of the way there.
Baby's age since conception is 181 days or 25 weeks.

Well that puts it all into perspective. This means, hurry up Angela and Jason, I'm a coming! The above pictures are so fun! That's Jason working on Lylas room and me doing my favorite thing, baking and bellies! Yum-O!

It's strange to see my stomach wave. What I mean by this is that I can actually see it popping, moving, conforming, changing and kicking. Lyla kicks and moves so drastically that my stomach is visibly moving through my clothing. It goes in waves and little parts poke out each time. It's so neat! I love setting my hand on there when she's dancing around. I can only envision her little cute body pushing on me.

We took our first pre-natal class yesterday. It was "ALL ABOUT BABY". Wow, lots of preggo mamas there! Jason and I learned to swaddle, bathe, soothe, comfort, and diaper change our baby. This may seem like nothing to some of you, but we really know nothing about babies or how to care for them. This was a highly educational class at Evergreen Hospital and we left knowing so much more than when we walked in those doors. I think Jason and I can now swaddle with the best of them! Jason asked some pretty good questions in class "How long will we be in the hospital?" (he then whispered to me, so you can pack enough clothes, you know?) "What should the water temperature be for the bath" (I whispered.... I registered for that ridiculous little duck that tells you if the water is too hot or not). It was so much fun and really a bonding time for Jason and I. After six hours of learning all about baby we went home as soon to be partially educated freaked out parents. Our Labor and delivery class starts on April 9th and that is a five week series, can't wait to hear all about the pain I will shortly be experiencing.

I'd like to end this blog just by saying that I have the best husband in the world. He pampers me, and lets me do whatever I want. It's the small things that count and I just want to say that since I've been pregnant he's done multiple little things for me that mean the world. In turn I bought him his renewal subscription to X-Box Live.... so that means I'm a good wifey too!

Just some of the things:
Asking me what I'm craving each and every day and giving into my cravings.

Going to Red Apple with me on a Friday night for mint ice cream and a cadburry egg.

Pulling me and my belly into our highly propped bed each night.

Opening my door.

Carrying my purse wherever we go because he is worried about my shoulder (even though I insist on carrying it).

Telling me I look beautiful.

Going to each and every appointment.

Being a proud and excited husband.

Laughing with me and at me.

Making funny faces with me.

Sitting at home with me.

Taking care of me.

Buying me Gerber daises.

Loving me and Lyla.

Man..... I'm one lucky girl!

The View from Above

So this week we managed to at least get the baby's room taped up and prepped for the pink paint that will soon overtake the walls. The chair-rail was put up by my contractor brother, Raf. He did a spectacular job. The next goal.... the actual paint. Sometimes I think I have all the time in the world but the other day when I looked at the calendar I realized that I only have three months. So does that mean I should try to sleep in every day for the next three months since I will not be able to enjoy those extra minutes in the morning anymore? No, I don't think that's what it means. The fact is, it is now harder to sleep. Not only because I have a baby bump but because of the countless lists of things that run through my head on a daily basis. I'm pretty sure we'll get it done in the end, well, I hope.

Lyla kicks like a gymnast. She's so adorable. She loves it when I eat and I think she is actually doing cartwheels after a meal in enjoyment. Trust me, she's not lacked any sort of nutrition on my part. Jason is starting to become more attatched each day. He said to me yesterday that every morning he thinks my stomach is larger and larger (I took that as a compliment).

We planned a last minute trip to California during the first week of April. We will be able to visit Jason's dad and two other siblings. I'll keep my fingers crossed for some sun and my agenda is to relax.

Lastly, the invites for my shower were sent out and they are just the most adorable thing ever! The giggles, the dllies, the shirts that twirl, Angela is having a baby Girl!

She's just around the corner..........

Full Face or Full Belly?

My stomach has popped out, literally. My lab jacket at work is in need of a new button, as it popped of. I knew it was time to keep the jacket open.....she's coming!
My back pain isn't any better which has put a hamper on me working out, or should I say I can't really work out anymore. This makes me so sad and it makes me want to sit around and do nothing to repair my back. In turn, I've heard the comment multiple times "you have a full face, I can really see the pregnancy in your face." How do I take that? Well I guess the M&M's are showing in my cheeks which is making me look full and the lack of working out is really showing. What can I do but try yoga! So tonight after a long day of work I tried some yoga which did help. I think I may attend a Pregnancy Yoga class this Saturday. I'll let you know how that goes, I'm quite excited!
This sounds like all complaints but it's not. My pregnancy has been so simple. Not a day of sickness, not a bit of nausea, nothing. So I can't complain. I have a healthy beautiful little girl in me and she loves to kick. She may be tall just like her dad!
Every day I am getting more and more excited. I can't wait for my baby shower and to get her room together. We ordered her crib and the changing table. It's a deep Cherry wood. It will arrive in about 8 weeks hopfeully! The bedding set I picked out is Pink and Brown from Babies R Us. Last weekend Jason and I made a trip to Home Depot and picked out some pink paint colors, we have decided on one of them and the project may begin this weekend.
It's a miracle feeling her moving around in me, I can even palpate body parts when she shoves them against my uterus, it's so neat! I can't wait to meet her and I hope she comes out smiling just like my husband.
That's it for now and I'll leave you with a nice belly shot... Hugs!
Ang

Thursday Funny

This comes from my heart. I had Rocky Road ice cream twice this week and a Dairy Queen Mint Girl Scout Blizzard last week. I have no regrets.... I will later though.

Uppa

Babies R Us, Merry Go Round, Right Start, Go to your Room, man.... oh man. I never thought there would be so many baby options! I'm just overwhelmed with the choices. I'm on my roll of getting ready to register and pick out my nursery decor. Some would say I'm a bit behind. Why? Apparently, it takes 12 to 14 weeks for a crib to be delivered. That seems a bit long! Well, all I can do is wait. I've decided to register at two locations: Babies R Us and Merry Go Round. I found my stroller, it's a neat little contraption called the UPPA! It's convertible, durable and I will be able to take my walks into Kirkland without a problem. Now the decor, that's another issue to tackle. I'm leaning towards Pink & Green.

It seems like the weeks are flying by and pretty soon Jason and I will be sitting in our living room with Lyla in arms. How exciting/nerve-wrecking/life changing/amazing! She's growing every day and my belly sure knows it.

That's it for now!
XO

Her name is Lyla

The weeks are flying by! I can't even keep track. I just sent out an email saying it was week 21 and I was a week behind. Oh well.... time flies. We all know this. Last week we had our last ultrasound. She looked amazing, the 3-D photos showed little Lyla turning, rubbing her eyes, yawning and most of all, kicking me non-stop! She doesn't have much room in there. I feel great and apparently she does too. Now that we know it's a girl for sure, we'll start the nursery. Wish me luck!
Hugs from all three of us,
Angela, Jason, Lyla and little Rosie the cat.

Smiling Sister

My sister was recently diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. She had her thyroid removed and is waiting to undergo radioactive iodine treatment. That's her on the right! The biggest smile I've seen in a long time..... she looks quite happy. This is my trip to visit her a couple years ago. Unfortunately she lives in Texas so our visits are few and far between but she's in our thoughts and prayers daily. She feels well and is strong. Please keep her in your prayers as the power of God is uplifting and true. On the left is her long time partner of more than seven years Meghan, they are two peas in a pod. Keep smiling sister!