Our first bump in the road....

So today, we had our 6 month check up, and Brandon and I were all set and expecting the usual everything looks good, everything looks perfect, however instead we were told that I'm measuring 2 cm larger than I should. This could mean a few different things; it could be extra amniotic fluid, gestational diabetes, he could just be a big healthy boy, or it could be nothing at all. I'd like to also add that there is no known cause for this so no blaming mama. To figure out what's going on we have scheduled an ultrasound next week. I am confident; I know Zander is healthy and happy so instead of stressing (as we all know I am so good at) I am excited about getting another ultra sound and seeing our little guy again. We have been so lucky so far in my pregnancy that I guess we are due for little bump......... just as long as it’s a little one.

We are at the 6 month mark!

Zander is now 6 months, 1 1/2 pounds and the size of half a gallon of milk! He gained 3oz since last week and is continuing to pack on the pounds. I am beginning to feel more kicks and nudges, before it felt as if he was making small gentle movements but now during certain times of the day it feels as if he's practicing his wrestling moves.

This weekend I got the nesting bug! I have his room just about cleared out of everything except his belongings. I also cleaned out a drawer in the kitchen that will hold all his bottles and things. We scheduled our carpet to be replaced just after school gets out so any and every able body who want to help move furniture is welcome! I am obviously no help at all. So I am sure Brandon will appreciate the help. Brandon will also be assisting Tara and my mom by painting Zander's room. It is sure to be a busy summer in preparing for Zander but I am loving every minute of it so far! Okay okay the peeing constantly, headaches, watching what I eat and can't drink and missing my best friend’s wedding because I can't fly is pretty annoying.  But don't tell Brandon how much I am enjoying all of this though, I remind him all the time how I may make this look easy but being pregnant is very difficult.) I'm sure things will all balance out for me during delivery.

Here's a picture of how big Zander is this week.

I'm dancing and singing along to the music

This week Zander is able to feel my movement and recognize my voice, so I am dancing and singing a little more than usual. Zander is 23 weeks, 11 inches long and weighs over a pound. This week he continues to develop two tiny teeth buds and nipples. He continues to squirm and move around. He seems to already have such a little attitude that makes me laugh. This week I was leaning over working on a puzzle and with each lean he would kick. I could just imagine him getting irritated with his condensed home as I leaned forward. Each week I feel I learn a little more and more about him.

Brandon and I spent Sunday afternoon registering at Babies R Us. Brandon loves the scanner gun. We are so lucky, between what our wonderful families have already purchased for us and hand-me-downs from friends; we really don't need very much. It's also hard to determine now what we will want and what we won't need. I guess that’s what gift receipts are for.

Zander is the size of a large loaf of bread this week.

Zander is 22 weeks!

This week Zander is the size of a papaya weighing about 1 pound and is 11 inches long. I've been trying to pay close attention to his kicking and moving because this week he begins a sleeping pattern, sleeping about 12-14 hours a day. He seems to be active whenever I am still or sitting down, which can be during random times of the day. However, he is most active as I am heading to bed, not even born yet and is already messing with his mama's sleep. His tooth buds, lips and eyelids are forming he's looking more and more like a newborn baby. I can't wait to see him for the first time! Because I no longer like the idea of posting another babies picture (no baby can possibly be as cute as Zander anyways) I am instead posting a picture of a papaya. This is how big Zander is this week.

Zander is 21 weeks!

I am over half way through my pregnancy and am feeling very blessed of my experience thus far. This week Zander is 21 weeks and as big as a banana. He is a very busy boy, and is constantly moving. Whenever I am still I can feel him move and it is the best feeling ever. His movements are still very subtle, so usually I am the only one to feel him (Brandon is very jealous). Brandon was able to feel him again last night for the third time. It will only be a few weeks until his movements are full fledge kicks.