Level 2 Ultrasound

HI MOMMY!!!!

Whew! Well, Noah and I went to our level 2 ultrasound yesterday. I set up the Portable DVD player in the room and he watched CARS. He hadn't seen it in a week or so, so he was pretty excited about it. The ultrasound lasted about a half hour and he didn't make a peep! Good news is we have a healthy, perfect, baby boy! The doctor couldn't find the cyst anywhere. There was no indication of further ultrasounds and he said everything looks great! I was able to get a DVD of the ultrasound and have been trying to figure out how to put it on here, but it may have to wait til after the holidays. He showed me EVERYTHING! The fingers, toes, legs, arms, neck, and tummy. It was funny because in one point of the ultrasound, the baby's arm was in the way of the heart, so he had to jiggle my stomach alot in order for him to move. So if you see the ultrasound, there is a constant moving for about 10 seconds. Next appointment is Jan 2 and I'll be almost 24 weeks along, so maybe we'll pick a day for the C-section. We'll see.....

Christmas Pics

I didnt realize how hard it would be to take a family photo with a 17 month old. Josh and I hung a sheet up and set up the tripod and got some good shots. I sort of decided last minute to send a Christmas card, so that is what triggered these. Who knows maybe some of them will make it into the portfolio :-) The last picture cracks me up, it's almost as if Noah is faking his smile, what you don't see if Josh and I squeezing his legs so he will giggle. Hey, at least he is looking at the camera...... Just FYI, the top picture made the Christmas card, it was the best one of Noah. (who we all know, will be the only one people see :-))

20 Week Bellies

Well, to date, I've gained 4 lbs. and Josh has gained.......well, I dont really know. He says he has to eat more now to keep up with me! I love you honey!

Whales...

This is how I caught Noah today eating his whales. Yes, I said Whales. That's the walmart brand!!!

Friends, and a Quick Update....

We just got back from Gainesville, Fl where we went to visit our friends Tonya and Cedric, and to see the Gator Volleyball team play in the regionals. Sad news is, the Gators lost to Minnesota Friday night. It wouldn't have been so bad, if it weren't at home. They hadn't lost a game at home all season. We still love you Gators! Thanks to Tonya and Cedric for thier "Southern" Hospitality! Yes, Cedric made grits, but NO he didnt make us eat them :-) Ya'll are great!

Update on the baby: He (or she, I haven't ruled out the chances of a girl yet) is kicking like crazy! Especially at night and after I eat Oreos. I still havent heard when the ultrasound is, but I did find out that my AFP test came back normal. I was skeptical whether to get it or not because of the chances of False Positives are very high. Basically, it ruled out Downs, SpinaBifida, Low Birth weight, and things like that. Which is definately a good thing.

Josh is getting ready for Omaha. He leaves Wednesday returns Friday and then we leave for the LONG drive on Sunday. Noah did well on the 9 hour trip to and from Florida. His new favorite movies are CARS and Nemo. Baby Einstein is up there too, but Cars still takes number one!

Christmas Decor.....Finally!

Okay, I know the tree looks a little pathetic, but I dont care. I am proud of it just as it is. I have never really been a big Christmas Decorations person, therefore I have never really bought any. We have never been home for Christmas, so why put anything up?! What I have has been given to us. However, I think I am going to hit the after Christmas sales this year for more ornaments and other decor. My village is small but that's okay. If it were any bigger it wouldnt fit on my piano, so it is perfect in my eyes! The stockings and holders are new this year, I picked these up at Pottery Barn Outlet the day after Thanksgiving. Actually I practically stole them. They were such a good deal, even I couldnt pass them up!! Wish we had a fireplace, but the bookshelf works nicely. I am glad we got everything up. Even though we wont have any company over to see it, and we are going out of town for like the whole month of December, Noah loves it all! His favorite is the tree and the santa ornament. He points to it and says "ho ho ho".

A Quick Noah Update

Well, Noah has hit the 17 month mark recently so I thought I would just update you all on his upcomings... He is a MESS! Typical boy. Loves to climb and figure things out. If there is a door anywhere in the house, it HAS to be shut. If I have to get something out of the refrigerator, dryer or pantry, I find myself hurrying to get it out. Otherwise, I will get my head, hand, or any other body part crushed from the door being slammed. It's nuts. He knows how to dump his toys all over the floor and believe it or not, he knows how to put them away. Whenever he puts something away, he has to yell "DAAA" as it falls to the bottom. It's some sort of accomplishment for him I think. It's really funny. His 2 favorite shows are Little Einsteins and Go Diego Go! With Einsteins, he pats and pats when they do and then puts his arms up in the air as they yell, BLAST OFF! If he sees that Diego is on he yells, "Go Go Go!" and then gets my attention and repeats Go Go Go 5 more times just to make sure I know it's on. Whenever Diego asks a question, Noah always shakes his head no. Diego: "Is this a spectacle Bear?" Noah: SHAKES HEAD VIGOROUSLY... Every time! His favorite movie is Toy Story. Not really sure why, but he has learned how to put the tape in, turn the TV on, and start the movie. Sometimes really early we hear "You've got a friend in me"....and Noah giggling in anticipation. He will sit and watch the ENTIRE movie. I tried to get him to watch Ice Age MeltDown. But everytime the squirrel with the acorn came on, he would cry and run to my lap. Yeah, didnt like it so much. He is doing SO well in his big boy bed. We just say, Noah time for night night. He walks into his room and climbs into bed. I love it! He stays there most of the time, sometimes he will sneak out and start pulling all the books off the shelf! My favorite part is when he comes running in our room in the morning. About 7:30 I wake up to the crinkle of a diaper and little feet running. Then he gets in a lays with us for a while......I love that time!!!

Okay, sorry to ramble. They havent called to schedule the 2nd ultrasound yet, so there is really no news on that end. We are going to Gainesville tomorrow to watch the gators play in the regionals. YEAH! We will be back Sunday, then Josh leaves for Omaha on Wednesday, gets back Sat. and then we leave for Indiana on Sunday!!! Yeah! We are stopping in IN on our way up to MI. Can't wait!