Fourteen Weeks

I am so relieved to be feeling better now that I'm beginning my 2nd trimester. My energy has really picked up. I just go go go all day, then by the evening, I'm so exhausted, I can't even pick myself off the couch to get into bed. However, this was pretty typical of me anyway, even before I was pregnant. My appetite has tripled and I've really been craving spicy food, such as anything cajun, especially crawfish, and peppers. And, I'm already beginning to show a little. We're in the process of clearing out the extra room to make room for baby. We've purchased a crib and the bedding already (see picture)....and alot of stuffed animals from IKEA to add some bright colors (I couldn't resist). And of course, the two grandmas are so excited, they're already buying us diapers (the little ones are so cute!) By the way, this is the first grandchild on both sides, so as you can guess, he'll be extra spoiled.
See ya in a few weeks with our next set of ultrasound photos!

Nursery

This nursery theme titled "Baby Cocoa" is one of my top choices for nursery themes. I love the baby animals.

Ultrasound photos at 12 weeks

These are ultrasound photos at 12 weeks. Click on each pic to enlarge. As you can probably tell, it looks like our little one may be a baby boy. We are thrilled and have already been shopping for boy things. However, it's still too early to tell for absolute sure, but I have a strong feeling that it is a boy. We're still working on names, and may reveal the choices in later posts. Notice in one of the pics through the link that he is waving at you!

Click the link below to see the rest of the pics...

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=add483c17526a1197069484bded33bcd17f067fcac671948

Eleven weeks already

Ok-we're back. Sorry it took awhile for another post. Both Danny and I have been really really busy with our jobs and my energy is just shot in the evening (can't wait for that wonderful 2nd trimester burst of energy I keep hearing about...) Anyway, yesterday was my 31st b/day, and today I had the most wonderful b/day gift of all...hearing the heartbeat of my tiny little one. And wow, was it beating away. I'll be getting another ultrasound next week, and the doc said they may be able to give me an 80% determination of the sex. I can't wait. My appt. today did go well, except the doc wasn't very pleased that I haven't gained any weight yet. I tried to tell her I'm working on gaining the 10 pounds back that I had lost during all that morning sickness...it happens....Good news is I am gaining some of my appetite back, and I'm not having near as much nausea. Yeah!
My baby is just over 2 inches long now and weighs about a 3rd of an ounce. His/her body is straightening out and the torso is lengthening. Hair follicles are forming and fingernail/toenail beds are developing (nails will grow in next few weeks). If it's a girl, ovaries are already developing...so exciting!!