17 weeeeeeks!

Goodness, how time has flown by! I don't have any new updates to post, everything is pretty much the same, but here are some pics!

Dear Charlotte/Liam (Charliam),

Dear little baby boy or girl that is growing inside of me-

I'm sure it's fun now that you've finally learned how to do backflips and somersaults, but I'd appreciate it if you'd take a breather every once in awhile. Or, if you're going to move, could you keep doing it once your father puts his hand on my belly? I know he'd love to feel you move, but every time he tries to feel it, you stop! What's going on with that? I love you little guy or gal and I can't wait to find out what you are in two weeks!

Sleep tight my little love bug!

Love,

Mommy

Baby fever has officially set in!

10 days until we find out the sex! I go in for the "big" ultrasound on the 17th so we'll find out before Christmas! We haven't decided if we're letting family know right away or if we're going to make them wait until Christmas (sorry guys)!

I've been looking at baby clothes all night (Baby Gap is my new obsession, I have it bookmarked), and have found the cutest outfits! A knit beret, leg warmers, and even a pair of pink loafers! Oh, and a super cute Beatle's tee from Old Navy. I haven't looked at little girl's clothes since I started shopping, I guess I sub-consciously think I'm having a boy or something. But now that I've started, I can't stop!

We're trying to find a stroller/pack and play/high chair combo that we like as well. Sears had a really cute Eddie Bauer set that the two of us actually agreed on (which is a rare occasion). We have so much to buy! Eeek!

Ok, that's all for now. I need some sleep and Jason is on 24 hour staff duty which means I will barely sleep tonight and when I finally do, I have the WEIRDEST dreams. I hate it!

16 weeks and 6 days! *Swim suit pics, you've been warned*

Ho-ly crap, where has time gone?! Am I already almost halfway done? Jeesh, I can't believe it! I had my 16 week check up yesterday and everything went really well. I've gained 4 lbs back (feels more like 20) and my nausea has subsided. I am SO thankful for that! We listened to the heartbeat and the doctor says it's beating very healthily! In the 150's. I was hoping for an ultrasound yesterday, but that was a no go. They said they usually wait until 18 weeks to do the gender determination, but I'm getting impatient! I have to call the radiology clinic today and see if they can fit me in before the holidays, but if not, I have to get an appointment squeezed in before we head to NY (in case ya'll didn't hear, Jason got orders to Fort Drum, NY so we are heading there January 5th). I'm trying to convince Jason to get me a 4D ultrasound for Christmas, but he just doesn't see the need for it (must be a mom thing). Little Charliam (that's my new nickname) is quite the mover too! The doctor confirmed that what I was feeling was the baby moving, and now he/she won't stop! Every time it happens, I just have to smile. :) So cute. We're slowly starting to build the baby's wardrobe, Jason couldn't resist a "Cutie on Duty" t-shirt yesterday at the PX. I've already got a pile of laundry to get done! I had to go out and buy a belly band because all of my jeans are now too tight. I love it because it allows me to wear my regular jeans w/o having them fall down because they're unbuttoned!

As far as the pics go, the reason I'm in a swimsuit is because I feel like I look more preggers than the pictures let on. This was the most appropriate way to show that! :)

That's all for now. I'll be 17 weeks tomorrow and 20 weeks on Christmas Day. I still can't believe it!