27 Week Update

(That is 6.5 months in Pregnancy Land)
The last couple of weeks have been really busy!

I played Wedding Planner at my friend Sheena's wedding. It was BEAUTIFUL! So Memorial Day weekend was spent doing hair, nails, rehersal dinner, and the big day! So much fun!

Last weekend we spent the majority of the time basquing in the sun. Casey took us out on his boat and it was so relaxing!

I have been catching up on Spring Cleaning during the week since the Spring is almost over and our house desperately needed it!

This weekend we Barbequed with friends and did yard work (I got scowls from the neighbors since I am now obviously pregnant and out there raking...people are funny.) We were attempting to get the house ready for our guests! My brother Jason, my sister-in-law Becky, and their two lil rugrats are coming to visit!!! We are so excited!

Other than that, baby is doing really well! I didn't feel her for a couple of days and got a little freaked out last week, but turns out I have just been way too active and I've been rocking her to sleep! After big glass of cold fruit juice, she woke up and has been wiggling around ever since. :)

She should be almost 2 pounds now. I have a 4D ultrasound scheduled for the 24th, but I'm not sure if I'm going to go. Ryan thinks we have been scanning her too much. He wants me to just let her be. I think I agree, but we'll see if my curiosity gets a hold of me.

Much love from the Midge.

~Sab

Baby Doc Updates

Saw the doctor yesterday.
Everything is healthy with the baby and he says that I am doing incredibly well! I have gained 12 pounds and he said the average pregnant woman has usually gained 15-17 by this point in the pregnancy. That made me happy because I sure do feel like a tank! :) Blood pressure is excellent, uterus is growing at a good rate, and baby's heart beat is strong and loud.
He eased my mind about getting an intra-thecal rather than an epidural so it looks like I will be delivering at Sierra Nevada after all.
I am also starting to like Dr. Rutherford! He was being cool yesterday and he shared with me that he was a doctor for the airforce for a very long time (probably explains his colder demenor).
One bit of bad news...he firmly suggests that I DO NOT go on the free trip I won to the Dopminican Republic. He said it is just too long of a flight and the risk for getting blood clots in my legs is just too high! Dang. Oh well, my health and the baby's health is what is important!

A weekend in the CITY

Last weekend Grandma Nancy took me and Midge to San Fransisco with two of Nancy's girlfriends! We stayed in Union Square at the Hadlery Hotel and it was wonderful! The weather was amazing for the city...85 degrees all weekend! We saw "Wicked" at the Orpheum and OH MY GOSH...what an awesome show! Baby was super still throughout the whole performance...I think she was paying attention :) We went out to dinner at the restaurant in the Sir Francis Drake and it was delicious! I got the Ravioli...YUM!

The next day we got to see all the Mayhem from the Bay to Breakers in the morning and then shopped all afternoon. Nancy treated me to a ton of maternity clothes, which I desperately needed! Man, I lucked out with my in-laws! :)

After a quick trip to the Cheesecake Factory on top of Macy's, we headed home. What a perfect girls' weekend!

Weight Gain, Cravings, Baby, Comments, Emotions

• Weight Gain: 11.5 pounds. Just weighed myself this morning. Seems asthough I am right on track with what my books call "normal." :)
• Cravings: Kind of non-existent right now. Except for just wanting something sweet after dinner every night.
• Baby: Moving more and more every day. I love it. I feel like I am getting to know her better every time she moves. (Or maybe I am just insane) :)
• Comments: Some people have said, "Are you sure you're not having twins?" and some have said, "You're 23 weeks...you can barely tell you are pregnant!" Haha...guess it depends on what I am wearing, how well you know me, and whether or not I have to pee. ;) Sarah saw me yesterday with a full bladder and then she saw me after I emptied it and she said it looked like I took 2 months off my pregnancy. Haha, apparently I have a rather large bladder.
• Emotions: I am overreacting to things, but that is not too far-off from normal Sabrina behavior. Man, you should have seen me the other day...I was PISSED at the Long's checkout lady. hehe, hopefully she noticed I was pregnant.

~Crazy Sabrina

Mother's Day 2009

Hello Everyone!

We had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! On Saturday Nancy and I and a bunch of nancy's friends walked the 5K Race for the Cure at Cal Expo. We were joined by 25,000 of our closest friends :). Man, I was sore after 3+ miles. I need to work out more often. :)

Then I went to the lake on Saturday afternoon with Sarah, Ava, Kristi, and Evan. What a beautiful day!

On Sunday we went to Collene's (my sister in-law) mom's house for a Mother's Day BBQ Potluck. It was so much fun! The kids played in the pool, we ate tons of food, and we praised the mamas in our lives. It was my first Mother's Day. Crazy!

I am 23 weeks on Wednesday. Baby is about 1 1/2 pounds she is one ACTIVE baby! She moves around a LOT in the evenings, which I love. It makes me feel like she is healthy and getting her exercise! :) Awe, I love her so much already.

Much Love...

Sabrina

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.