Update

Cravings:

CHARELSTON CHEW!!! I have no idea why, but this candy is now my favorite! My pickle/pepperocini cravings have totally subsided, but if you gave me one I wouldn't refuse it ;)
I am trying to eat tons of protein, but for some reason I hate meat right now and I just have to force it down.

Still addicted to milk. Lots of it, preferably organic. After dinner is my weak time. Thats when I want/ need something sweet. I was really good last night tho. I told Ryan to watch me because I don't want this weight-gaining to get out of control.

Weight Gain:

9 pounds. Today the scale actually says that I have only gained 6, but the last time at the doctor's on 4/20/09 I had gained 9. Some people have scared the living hell out of me about weight gain, but after gaining some insight from a dear friend I realize, whatever is meant to be will be. I am at peace with whatever my body decides to do :)

Also...what the heck? Why am I getting new grey hairs? I thought pregnancy was supposed to make your hair healthier/better. hmmm...I would like to file a complaint.

Thanks for checking in! Here is what I look like today:

Our Sweet Baby Girl

I am 5 days further along than they originally thought. So, new due date is September 9th. She weighs 14 ounces (almost 1 pound) and is freakin adorable! Grandma Nancy, Papa Parker and Grandma Char were all in attendence for the ultrasound! None of then had ever seen an ultrasound before, so it was really cool to have them there and see their reactions. The appointment lasted about 30 minutes and it was amazing to be able to look at her for so long. We love this cutie pa-toot-ie so much already! Still, we call her "Midge," but no...that is not what we are naming her :). Thanks for checkin in...baby and mommy seem to be in great health! This is our last ultrasound, so the next time we see her will be when she makes her grand debut.

Baby's First Gifts

Grandma Nancy got the very first gift for our little baby munchkin. Everyone calls Ryan moose, so it is the little baby moose. :) Then, Papa Parker and Grandma Char got baby the first book! I read it to my belly every single day and I cry every time. :) Auntie Cari and Nick were so sweet and got baby the bib and the teddy-blanky. Cari stitched her name on the bib...so cute! Grandma Karen has LOTS of gifts that are currently in the mail, but for now...these are the few items that we have for our Midget Munchkin. Love them all.

This is a photo of my girls with our girls at Rosie's house (I am 19 weekes):

Tricky Little Thang :)

Sooo... Apparently this baby is going to keep us guessing right up til' the end.

First ultrasound done by family friend, 99% sure its a boy. Today's ultrasound done by Dr. Rutherford, pretty sure its a girl, but penis could be hiding behind the umbilical cord. Final word should be on Monday. Doc ordered a medical exam from the hospital so they can measure all the organs, the brain, etc...He said that they would be able to tell us FOR SURE, since they have the best equipment around.

So, there you have it. I have attached photos. The 1st one shows two legs and the privates in between. Your guess is as good as mine :)

Easter 2009

What a fun weekend!

On Saturday Ryan's parent's hosted Easter one day early. Most of Ryan's family was there, and the local Parker's were in attendence aswell. It was so fun! They had an Easter Egg Hunt for Jacob (my nephew) and Erin (Ryan's neice). They were so cute and excited. We spent the rest of the day chillin, eating good food, listening to my dad play the harmonica, and playing a whole lot of card games. The next day Ry and I went to Church with the Parker gang and then booked it to the Penn Valley Park to spend a day in the sun! It was nice and so warm! We played baseball, lasoe golf, and had a great day with friends. Later Sunday night we went to Nancy and Joe's to meet Uncle Gary's new wife! Yum...wedding cake! ;)

So, lots of firsts for baby this weekend. First time at church, first time playing baseball, and first time eating delicious wedding cake.

To all our family and friends far away..we missed you and were thinking about you all weekend.

Happy late Easter!

Active Baby

So, apparently our baby is constantly on the move! In the ultrasound on Saturday it looked like he was doing exercises! At one point he was standing straight up in there! It was so funny!

But last night while I was laying on the counch I totally felt him move for the first time!!! It felt like he did a flip. It was so cool. I feel much smaller, gentler movements today. Maybe he is sleeping :)

More Recent Photos

My Week 17, Collene's Week 23


Week 17

Photos

This is the first day we found out! On my way to the Carnival Cruise Ship.


Best Buds growing up...always thought we would be knocked up together! :)


Week 9


Week 11


Week 13

Cravings, Weight Gain, and Test Results

I am 17 weeks today.

Cravings:

Chocolate Milk!!! We have been going through a gallon of milk every 2 days! I am obsessed!!! My mom turned me on to the idea of chocolate milk to satisfy my sweet tooth and her mentioning that in passing has created a MONSTER! :)

Peppercinis! I have always loved anything saturated in vinegar, but this has been taken to a new extreme. I am actually quite ashamed of this habit because they are expensive lil suckers and I am trying to have a more basic diet...there is nothing more acidic than a jar full of peppers in your tum tum!

Weight Gain:

6 pounds as of today. At some point I am sure I will not be willing to share this info, but for now I'm cool with it. Baby needs those 6 pounds, right? :) That's what I keep telling myself.

Test Results:

Ever had a terrible experience with a doctor? I HAVE! It is actually quite hilarious when you think of it. My doctor tells me that I should be eating at least 3,000 calories a day! HA...maybe if I was Michael Phelps! He is nuts. I would be a freaking elephant if I ate 3,000 calories a day! Also, this crazy fella denied me the right to have the AFP screening. So last appointment while he was busy delivering a baby we got another doctor to order the tests (mwoo-ha-ha). Today we got the results back and everything is in the normal range!!! YEY! Healthy little baby monkey in my belly.

We have an ultrasound appointment scheduled for April 20th. I will be 19 weeks. Cannot wait to see lil "bamers" again!