Ahhh...the room!

Decsion making is not my forte! It was tough to figure out which direction to go with Renn's room and now that we know it is a girl the daunting task of room direction is in front of me.

Luckily, I knew I am not a pinky pinky person so I wasn't going to go that route. So after looking at some web-sites and pictures I decided to go with our wedding colors (dusty rose, chocolate and ivory). The walls are dusty rose, the carpet is a shaggy chocolate, and everything else was going to be ivory. But, I hit a bit of a snag and couldn't find what I wanted furniture wise in ivory so now I have switched to all white. An antique store in Chandler, Arizona has been my savior! I have pretty much furnished the whole room from there and etsy.com. Oh, and then there is the one non-white piece. A precious bench I found at The Red Door (antique store) in Pinetop, Arizona. Pictures will follow soon - once I have a few more pieces in place. To be honest it is a room I would loved to have had or even have now. Isn't that what we get to do with our daughters? I love everything about it and sometimes just find myself sitting on the floor in there - dreaming and praying for her. I can't wait for her to enjoy it!

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The wait is over!

Once people found out I was pregnant the question was automatically about boy or girl. And of course the answer is "I will be happy either way." And I truly believe I would have been. I was excited about him having a little boy buddy so close in age to him. And then the idea of a girl...well seems girly and fun! 


The day we were scheduled to find out the gender is simply a day of anticipation. At the ultra sound appointment not only are they looking for gender they are looking for good health and development factors in the baby. When we went to this appointment with Renn gender was the 1st thing Eric noticed. At this appointment the nurse was saving it for the end. We went through all the measurements of head, arms, chest, legs and all was looking great. As she reached the point in which we would be able to tell what the gender was I can honestly say Eric and I both thought what we saw was a boy but, the nurse announced it was a "girl!".

 

We were and are thrilled. And then of course it hit me! my checkbook better start running now!

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Who knew?

We had a good ole fashion regular doctors apt. today. Nothing too new. Heartbeat 155. Eric and I used the waiting for the doctor time simply to talk and catch up on life, who knew waiting for a doctor was good for something. It was great! I am really ready to be done having smells or news stories set me off. NEXT WEEK...we are supposed to find out boy or girl? I am ready to know.

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Made Me!

Today I bought something at the grocery I have NEVER bought, but always wanted to. Nutty Bars! Those waffle wafers with peanut butter and covered in chocolate. I devoured one as I drove out of the parking lot. Can I please blame this on the baby on the way. I swear the box was talking to me in the store...SWEAR!

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Rising

Regular doctors apt today. Heartbeat was at 160. Quite a jump!

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A+

Doctor called. Results from ultra screen look good. Next BIG rounds of tests will be at the 18 week mark.

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BIG ultrasound day

We had our ultra screen today. This is where they take multiple measurements of the baby and do blood work on me to determine the baby's health. My awareness it probably heighten due to the fact that I know the stats for having a baby at my age and I have had friends who have walked away from this screening with concern or worry in their heart. The baby was perfectly still for their measurements and then went on a flipping fest. So fun to watch especially when they switch to 4D. Heartbeat was 136. Renn was ALWAYS at 140. Have to wait a week for the results of the test.

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