Baby Registry!!

I am overwhelmed to say the least. Trying to figure out what my little bean is going to need when she gets here is incredible. I can't thank my sister enough. She has been pointing me in the direction of some stuff that should be very helpful. I now have successfully finished a Babies r us and Target registry. Any other mothers can put their input in as well if you think I have forgotten anything. I am always up for advice.

It's a girl!!!!

The little bugger growing in my belly is a girl. All of her parts and pieces are growing and developing as they should be. We are both so happy!

So Grown Up!!

I feel like a true grown up this weekend. Steve and I put in an offer for a house! I am trying to be patient, but it is going to be hard. It is a short sale, so the negotiating could take 45-60 days. Being patient is something that I sometimes have trouble doing.

This is my first house buying experience, so it is very exciting and stressful. Steve has owned many properties in the past, so he is an expert. It should be a fun adventure. There is definitely some work and improvements that we are going to want to do over the next couple of years.

So much going on...

Well, just thought I would ramble on a bit about what is happening in our lives.

Marlee Ann or Moofer (as she is referred to by her Dad) is doing awesome. The amazing doctors at Emanuel took out a softball size tumor out of her. At this point they are thinking they got all the cancer. If her scans come back negative she won't even have to have chemo, which is an absolute blessing. Please keep her in your good thoughts. So far that is working miracles.

We spent a great weekend in Long Beach during Loyalty Days. I will try to post pictures this weekend. It was fun to go the parades that I went to as a child. I can't wait to take my own child.

We are going to be looking at 6 more houses tomorrow with our real estate agent. Hoping that one stands out and we can put in an offer. Keep your fingers crossed. I would really like to move before the baby is born.

And of course, the little bean is growing away in my belly. I am 18 1/2 weeks pregnant and my only real complaint is swollen ankles (cankles). I am lucky at this point that that is my only issue. Definitely counting my blessings.
The 'big' ultrasound is scheduled for May 20, so stay tuned to find out whether the little bean has an innie or an outie.

Doc appt. update

Went yesterday to see my doctor for 16 week check. I got to hear the heartbeat which made me feel sooooo much better. I have not felt pregnant and not been feeling any flutters yet, it was very assuring to know that the bean is doing good.

Now I am waiting to schedule my ultrasound in 3-4 weeks. Because of my advanced age...Please!, I have to have a level 2 ultrasound to look for abnormalities. They have to clear it with my insurance company before I can schedule it. Geesh. What a pain. So sometime between May 11 and May 22 we should find out if it is a boy or girl...Can't hardly wait.

16 weeks and counting...

Well, I am 16 weeks pregnant and time feels like it is standing still. I want to start feeling the baby and really looking pregnant so I can get all the creepy attention. Just kidding about that last part.

Steve and I did buy a crib and changing table yesterday. It is 14 year old jenny lind and is pretty cool. It is not put together or I would post a pic.

That is about all that is going on. I am waiting to hear from the lending company on getting pre-approved to buy a house. Hopefully this week we will get seriously looking and get a house before the baby arrives.

It has been a little while...

Thought I would at least let everyone know that we are still alive. We have not really been up to much. Steve's youngest kids, Haley and Tyler, were here last week during their spring break. The weather sucked, but I think a fun time was had by all. We were able to squeeze in a quick trip to the coast, which is always fun.

Next weekend the family is going to Lincoln City. We are all really excited to go. Shopping, gambling, relaxing and eating are on the agenda.