21 week 2 day ultrasound pictures

I've been really nervous about this ultrasound because of the spotting the other day.  Luckily Dr. Jadali says that everything looks normal!  He even said that I no longer have a low lying placenta which should mean that I can exercise again--Not that I really want to!!  I would really like to try a prenatal yoga class though...maybe this weekend?  Well anyways, here are the 4D pictures-They're amazing!

From 134 to 149 in 20 weeks!

So I officially feel like a cow and my lower back is killing me!!  LOL I know it's all for a good cause but I'm seriously in ALL maternity clothes and wish I could get a massage everyday.  I'm in absolute shock and disbelief with my Tummy....John keeps asking--haven't you ever seen a pregnant lady?!?!?!?  Well YES, but it's completely different when it's your body that's gaining weight uncontrollably and when you look into the mirror you see a complete strangers body!  On a happier note, I feel our little girl ALL the time.  I haven't quite learned her schedule but I absolutely love it when I'm somewhere completely random and I feel her dancing around in my belly...I'm like "Hello Sweetheart!  I love you and can't wait to meet you!"  In public I don't actually talk to her but I just smile  :)  She already makes me so happy...I can even feel her right now-she says HI BLOG!  Hi Ava!!!~Our name of the week

I've been cooking lots of healthy dinners lately!  Tonight I made an amazing chicken pesto with angel hair...John requested the leftovers for lunch tomorrow so I think that's a good sign.  I've also made some not so healthy chocolate chip cookies yesterday which probably wasn't the best idea since I'm a little scared I'm gaining weight to quickly.  I'm considering trying to make baby food, of course not til she's ready, but Peggy (my chiropractor) said that's what she did and it sounds like a great idea!  That way not only do you know EXACTLY what the heck your baby is eating, but it's also better for the environment and saves you money!  Who knows, I may be so busy and tired that it's the last thing on my mind but in theory it sounds like a good plan!

How far along? 20 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes!  I woke up one day in Rome and nothing fit
Stretch marks? still lots of cocoa butter
Sleep: Sleeping on my side
Best moment this week: Baby kicking John in the mouth
Movement: Lots of little movement...my little dancer  :)
Food cravings: nothing weird, just lots of food
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: No, I did have some mild cramps "exercise"
Belly Button in or out? Still in
What I miss: Being skinny

Weekly Wisdom:  Take your vitamins and calcium-I heard a story about a lady's twins taking the calcium from her teeth and ruining them...Yikes!
What I am looking forward to: Our doctors appointment next Tuesday...I just love to see her!

Measurements:  37" hips 31" waist 37"chest

IT'S A GIRL!!

We found out it’s a girl!!!  I was so happy to find out and I shocked myself by not crying when our tech made the announcement.  The first time she asked if we wanted to know I said NO because John was still on his way and it was just my mom and I...It killed me to wait another moment but I knew John would want to hear with us.  The moment John walked in she told us!!!  Somehow I just knew it-I had even tried to buy baby girl clothes on the honeymoon but John poo-poo'd the idea.  That lotion lady in Mykonos was wrong!  So….our nursery has been my new full time job and it’s going great-We installed the ceiling fan and painted last week and bought a sofa sleeper this weekend and a TV today!  To top it off our floors are being put in tomorrow!!  I’ve been feeling great except a little tired still at times and getting bigger by the minute.  Our next ultrasound is in 2 weeks so I’m really excited to see our little again girl soon J

European Honeymoon

Our honeymoon was a dream come true!  We saw so many beautiful and amazing places and I miss Europe terribly!  Our cruise was absolutely perfect and John honestly planned the best honeymoon anybody could ever ask for.  Thanks baby!

Have to include a few baby bump pix!  This was 16 weeks and I really felt like I was showing...looking back I was crazy!! LOL this was nothing

Amalfi Coast with Larry, Louiseille, Darren, Tamara, Michelle and John

Ephesus Ruins just outside Kusadasi
Beautiful Santorini!!
Our delicious dinner at St. Regis
The Colosseum