Tomorrow is the day ...

... we get to see our little monkey again. We are having our anatomy scan tomorrow which consists of a series of anatomical measurements to see how the baby is growing. A detailed exam of the brain, all four chambers of the heart, as well as kidneys, bladder, stomach, and spine will confirm our quad screen results that there is no visible defects (insert petition for prayers here!) We also have the option to find out the sex of the baby which Nick and I are declining. This "procedure" can take up to 30 to 45 minutes and fortunately we will get to leave with a whole slew of pictures of our little one. Afterwards we will be meeting with our midwife to discuss the "results" of the ultrasound and talk about any issues that have occurred these last few weeks. I cannot wait to see where this little one is hiding, I have been missing his/her little pokes and prods like crazy!

Sunday Crafting

Joanne Fabrics was having a huge pattern sale again so I picked up an adorable diaper cover pattern. Cheryl and I had a little too much fun putting these together today take a look

While we were figuring this out Cheryl pulled out an old pattern she used to make bibs for Nick and you'll never believe what we found on the back!

I have another three diaper covers started that I need to put the binding on but I was so excited how these turned out. This week I think I am going to attempt to make a pair of corduroy bibs! This little one is already spoiled rotten.

Maternity Update: Week 19

How far along: 19 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now

Sleep: Elusive

Best moment of the week: Hearing the little one's heartbeat

Movement: None since the fall over two weeks ago ...

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Feeling movement

What I'm looking forward to: Only 4 more days till our anatomy ultrasound! I cannot wait to see our little one again

Weekly wisdom: Even if your feeling sick try and eat something! Dry heaving is actually worse then getting sick

Milestones: Second trimester

What's happening with the baby: Six inches long this week and about eight ounces in weight, your baby is the size of a large mango. Arms and legs are finally in proportion, neurons are now connected between the brain and muscles, and cartilage throughout the body is turning to bone. All these upgrades combine to give your baby more control over limb movements.

Thankful Thursday

Things for the most part have been crazy and lets face it a little emotional so like every Thursday I want to take a moment to share what I am thankful for!

I am thankful for:

• A caring Lord and Savior who reminds me daily what it means to live life to the fullest!
• My wonderful husband who I miss when he is at work but and thankful for those times away...now I can actually miss him when he is gone! (We haven't really been apart from each other since we got married!)
• A HEALTHY little one growing inside of me. After my fall I was surrounded by doubts and fears for its safety but I know that he/she is healthy and strong and I cannot wait to start feeling those little kicks again.

So let me ask you ... What are you thankful for?

Embrace the Camera Thursdays

A wonderful blogger down in Florida reminded me recently how short life really is and challenged me to not let those little moments go by. Embrace the Camera is an opportunity to get out from behind the camera and jump in front of it with your friends, your family, and most importantly your little ones!

This is an older picture but it is one of my favorite moments with my little family. (Yes Nick and I are totally rocking our footed PJ's!) We took this picture on Christmas Day as our first whole family picture with our puppies. Little did we know I am 2-3 weeks pregnant in this picture! So this really is our FIRST whole family picture.
So are you up for the challenge? Link your post/blog down in the comments section and share your pictures. Go through and leave comments for other bloggers because I know for many of us our comfort zone is actually behind the camera!

Confession ...

Alright I do not want to be a debbie downer but I have to get this out. Every time I see twins I feel as though my heart is breaking. I cannot help think about the what ifs and I find myself missing the little one I'll never meet. I sometimes wonder if I will ever be able to get over loosing him/her ....

Maternity Update: Week 18

How far along: 18 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now

Sleep: Non-existent

Best moment of the week: Finishing the front of the babys quilt

Movement: None since the fall over a week ago ...

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Feeling the LO move

What I'm looking forward to: Anatomy ultrasound next week!

Weekly wisdom: Enjoy each little movement because at any point they could stop

Milestones: Second trimester

What's happening with the baby: Baby is now 51/2 inches long (crown to rump!) or about the size of a mango. Along with mastering the art of yawning, baby will also start developing hiccups this week.

What's happening with you: Currently my uterus is the size of a cantaloupe and can easily be felt 1/2 an inch from my belly button. The growing size of my uterus shifts the center of gravity and my lower back will begin to be pulled forward and my abdomen is thrust out. So back pain at this point may become more common.