New Photos

All of the new additions to the nursery. This is my fabulous new rocker. Still need to get a blanket for the chair....but it is so cozy (good thing since I am sure I will spend many nights in it)! This is the dresser/changing table in the picture below it. The wall behind the dresser is the wall I am THINKING of painting green. I haven't decided if I want to paint at all.

Martin's first piggy bank. Isn't it adorable? It matches his room perfectly!

We have been so busy getting things ready for when Martin gets here. This weekend was Bryan's birthday (27) and we had a wedding to go to. The wedding was so much fun, and I was exhausted by the time it was over. Being pregnant really takes it out of you. Bryan and I celebrated our 4th Anniversary last Thursday. Sometimes it is hard to believe it has already been 4 years, but it is hard to remember my life before him, so it shouldn't be that surprising that 4 years has already passed. He gave me a beautiful fleur-de-lis necklace. I was so surprised, and he picked it out and everything...I had no idea.

We did some shopping Saturday and ordered (FINALLY) a dining room table and china cabinet. I haven't bought a dining room table since we moved in our house because I couldn't find one I liked. Well, I finally found one I really liked, and wouldn't you know it....we must have good taste, because it is on back order until the end of July. I guess if I have gone since October without one, what is 6 more weeks? I love it, and can't wait for it to come in! We have a huge table in the kitchen, so I haven't been in a rush at all. But, it feels nice to finally have the last thing out of the way as far as house stuff goes. And, to top off the weekend, we put the first two coats of paint on our porch swing for the front porch. I think one more coat of paint and it will be finished and then we can hang it. I have one more small project for Bryan before Martin gets here....I want some shelves for Martin's room. But, I don't really know what I want yet. Hope everyone is doing great. We certainly are. I am not sure why I thought being pregnant the entire summer was a good idea....but I guess I will live. Happy First Day of Summer Everyone!!

Martin's new bedding!!!

Martin's new pictures!! Isn't he perfect????

Same picture as last month....this must be why I feel him kick me so often.

Sweet baby profile. He weighs 1 1/2 pounds....isn't that crazy that he is so tiny?

Beach Pictures 2010--Fort Morgan, AL

Well, we had a great trip to the beach, and it is very hard to be home. I believe the only reason I agreed to get in the car to come home was because we had a sonogram yesterday morning to see Martin again. The beach was great, and we didn't see oil until late Friday afternoon. We got plenty of ocean and beach time in before the oil showed up. Martin loved being in the ocean and the pool....I can only imagine what that feels like to a baby in utero. It must have been pretty cool, because he just swam around the whole time I was in the water. And, boy did I eat while we were there!!! Lots of shrimp and mahi mahi (my fave fish)...and even some fried cheesecake. It was a great trip. I of course did plenty of shopping for Martin while we were there....maybe a little too much. But, he will not have to go naked, that is for sure!

So, yesterday we went to the doctor, and had a great report. My placenta has moved way up out of the way, so it is no longer a concern in relation to the cervix. Great news, right? Martin weighed in at 1.5 pounds which seems crazy since just 4 short weeks ago he was only 12 ounces. However, his mom is gaining weight like crazy. I had a slow start having only gained 5 pounds in the first 20 weeks. But---drum roll please....I have gained 9 more pounds in the last 4 weeks. Now, keep in mind I have been at the beach and didn't miss a meal the whole time we were there. So, I think that is some of it. Doc assured me that 14 total is still great....but it feels strange to be ok with weighing 140+ pounds. I guess it is my one excuse to put on weight, so I will enjoy it while I can. The doctor said everything looked great. I do the glucose screen next visit (yuck!), and get to schedule the 4D ultrasound at that time too. I can't wait to see that....

I will post pictures from yesterday tonight. I didn't have time to scan them last night, so I will do it today after work. I was too tired last night....imagine that??