18 Weeks

Real Estate Bummer- someone put an offer in on the house we planned on making an offer on tomorrow and it went under contract this weekend.  Who makes offers on Easter weekend?  Obviously not us or else we might have a new home. Boo :( Not happy about that.  So, we still have one house we like, but I kind of feel like we are back to square one.  Our appraisal is tomorrow for our current home.  This is the major determining factor on our contract going through.  Some homes in our neighborhood have appraised great and others, not so much.  We shall see.  We still have not received feedback from our home inspection and termite inspection is next week.  Sometimes they like to get all their information together and share it all at once instead of bits and pieces at a time.  Fingers still crossed everything goes through. 

We had a good weekend in Swansboro spending time with the Ellington parents, newlywed Ellington's and "soon to be married" Ellington's. 

Last Easter before Avery's arrival :)

My friend has postponed our ultrascan until next week due to the hospital being on strict security alert due to an incident a couple weeks ago where a boyfriend of a babies mom tried to suffocate the child in ICU.  The hospital is having an inspection sometime this week and she doesn't want to risk anything, which I totally understand.

Next doctor's appointment: May 11th

17 Weeks

It's a GIRL!!!!

Well we think... haha!!  Little miss had her legs crossed most of the evening.  I got up, walked around, and did some jumping jacks.  Finally she cooperated and Klista found what she thought to be "girl parts."  She said it was still early and she wanted to double check at 18 weeks to confirm.  She said she was 70-80% sure of what she saw, so I'm taking that as pretty sure.

Avery (middle name to be a surprise at birth) Ellington

"The Bump"

17 weeks 3 days

Not quite there, but it's coming...

16 Weeks :)

SUPER EXCITING WEEK!!!!!!!

1- The house is under contract---woo hoo

2- I go to the doctor tomorrow for a check-up and to hear the heartbeat.

3- My next door neighbor is doing my ultrasound Friday evening to find out the sex of the baby.  Let's hope he or she cooperates.

Fun stuff.... I will update throughout the week.

Update (April 12th)
Doctor appointment went well.  The heartbeat was 140 bpm, so now I'm reallying thinking boy, but we'll have to wait until Friday.  Somehow I lost 5 pounds this month, but the doctor said he wasn't worried.

We are going to look at houses with Erin tonight.  Hopefully we will find something good.

15 Weeks

No exciting baby news to report.  We should find out sometime next week what the sex is!!  We have not decided if we are going to share the news with everyone at first.  We may wait until Easter to share with the Ellington family since we will be there visiting.  Knowing me though, I will not be able to wait...


We had a house showing Sunday and the feedback was really good.  We are in the top 2 of her choices, so keep your fingers crossed.

House update (April 5th) We have a 2nd showing this Friday. The other home she is looking at is $5000 more, but it does have a garage.  Here's hoping...

14 Weeks- 2nd Trimester :)

"Posted by Joe"

I'm feeling pretty good this week, still eating a lot, but that's pretty normal.  My pants are getting pretty tight.  Do they make maternity pants for men?  I'm trying to do whatever Sarah tells me, but that's pretty normal too.  No cravings yet, but really enjoying my daily beers after work.  Bedtime is a little earlier; almost 10:30.  Don't know if I should tell Sarah she looks like she packing on some pounds, but I'm sure she can tell herself, just waiting on her to admit it.  Preparing for the baby by taking Zoe outside 3 times a night.  Don't know how much more I'll be able to help Ron out at the lake lot because all this heavy lifting is taking a toll on my back.  It weird though because people at work tell me "I'm glowing".  What's that all about?  Well that's about all for now, Sarah is about to give me a foot massage.  Can't wait to try out my new body pillow tonight.

13 Weeks

Happy Birthday to Uncle Mark last week (March 13).

Happy Birthday to Aunt Drè yesterday (March 21).

Congratulations to Aunt Courtney for passing her nursing exam.

This is my last week in my 1st Trimester.  Pretty crazy to believe I am almost 1/3 of the way done.  I know the best is yet to come however.  There is no baby bump yet, sorry to disappoint those of you who are wanting to see a picture of "the bump." Most people in the family seem to think we are having a boy, but who knows.  We still have 3 weeks until we find that out.

So, instead of boring you this week with how I'm feeling I thought I'd post some pictures of things I like. 

Here is my favorite girl bedding (so far)...

Here is my favorite boy bedding (so far)...

Pack-n-play

Travel System (stroller and car seat)

12 Weeks

Joe and I went to the doctor today.  Everything went well.  We got to hear the heartbeat again.  The Dr. said it was 150- 155 beats per minute.  Joe said it sounded like a boy and the doctor said he was feeling boy also, but he's only 50% accurate.  Ha ha. 

Still feeling pretty good.  I think the nausea may be a thing of the past (hopefully).  My goal is to get back to the gym this week.