My baby has a bed!

I finally decided on a crib and dressing table on Saturday. We didn't get the chest of drawers in the picture above, just the crib, dressing table and a chair. It is actually darker in person than in the picture and the crib converts to a toddler bed and a full size bed. I am in love with it and cannot wait to get the room painted and everything set up. We found the furniture at H Stadiems in Kinston and I also registered there...fyi :) They have the cutest baby clothes and a large selection. Believe it or not, but I have yet to buy my baby girl any clothes or shoes. If you all know me well...I know you are surprised!

I plan on starting to paint the nursery this weekend so I will be sure to post pictures of the progress we make.

18 Weeks and 2 Days

Yikes!!! That bump has grown! My coworker just took this picture of me this morning in the office. Big difference from two weeks ago, huh?

This is what I came home to yesterday...

Yes, this is my beautiful baby bedding from Pottery Barn that was delivered yesterday and I pull up in my driveway and it looks like this all scattered around the back yard! Of course, I call Patrick in hysterics crying because I can't believe the UPS man has left it where our dogs can get to the package! My first baby purchase ruined! *tear*

Anyway, Patrick was so sweet about the whole situation. After disciplining the two suspects, he came in and told me it was only a material item and could be replaced and it isn't something the baby needs right now so that did make me feel a little better. But still...it was my pottery barn kids baby bedding!!!! GRRRRR!

Lesson learned: Do not have packages delivered to my house anymore. Use work address for delivery!

It's a girl!!

This is a between the legs shot to determine boy or girl. The two dots above the "I'm a girl!!" are her feet. What is underneath is her little butt.

Apparently, she likes looking at her hand! She may have been trying to suck her thumb, but she never put it in her mouth. We could see her moving her mouth though like she wanted to - truly amazing!!

Full body profile of the baby with the heart rate on the bottom of the screen. The heart rate yesterday was 137 which we were told was very normal for this stage.

A close up view of the baby's face. Isn't she cute already?

"Big" Ultrasound tomorrow!

Well we go for the "big" ultrasound tomorrow where they are going to determine the gender for sure of our baby and check all the organs. I'm really excited about it but a little nervous at the same time, because most of all, I just want the baby to be healthy. My mom is going with me instead of Patrick because he went to the last two ultrasounds and my mom has never seen one done. When my brothers and I were born, they only did ultrasounds if they thought there may be problems. I know she will be amazed when she sees how far technology has come. I will definitely post the new ultrasound pictures and let everyone know boy or girl as soon as possible! Next on the agenda is starting on the nursery :)

Love to you all,
Ashley

16 week bump

Baby Heath at 15 weeks

Here are some of the ultrasound pictures from last week. The top picture is a full body profile with the heart rate at the bottom. The bottom picture is the baby attempting to suck his or her thumb. That's my favorite :)