First Big Purchase

I officially made my first large purchase for little baby Caleb. I decided to go ahead and order the bedding from my previous post (the circle one). I just loved it too much and after many days of searching just to make sure I have decided that this is the bedding that will be in my little guys nursery!! I was afraid to wait to order it, due to the fact that I do not know if it will go out of stock any time soon. I can't wait for it to come in. It just makes it feel as though it is one step closer!!

Nick and I had a wonderful Easter, and I hope you did as well. The only picture I have of us he has his collar to his shirt popped and he will not let me add it. He was joking around, and sadly it was the only picture we took. We went to church yesturday morning, and the service was very nice. We then came back to Nick's parents for their family Easter. Nick has a huge family and their family gatherings consist of 50 people or so. It's so different than my small family. However, it was fun and the food was wonderful!!

We are now at 23 weeks, and I have not yet read anything about this week to know what little Caleb is doing. However, last night it was so weird because I looked down and the left side of my stomach was much bigger than the right. I immediately started rubbing the left side, and whenever I would touch my stomach he would move. It was so neat, and I felt as though he could feel me. It was so cool.

I have also decided to start a journal for Caleb that I will one day give to him. I basically do not know what all I will include in the journal, but I just want to let him know how much I love him. So far I have written to him about the pregnancy, my family background etc. I just want it to be filled with my life experiences, love and advice. One day I hope that my words will help him through struggles, help him to understand where I come from, and help him truly understand how much I love him.

22 Weeks

Here we are halfway through our 22nd week of pregnancy, and I feel wonderful. Caleb has become so active over the past couple of weeks, and I love to just lay there and feel him move. There are times when I laugh out loud because his movement is becoming so strong, and it is so fun to feel him move and imagine him being in my arms. We have reached the point where we can see my stomach move when he kicks, and also if my arm is laying on my stomach it will push up if he kicks. I LOVE IT! Feeling our baby move is probably one of the best experiences of my life.

Last night I had my first pregnancy horror dream. I used to have dreams about the wedding all last year, and I would wake up sweating because I thought they were true. Last night I dreamed that little Caleb was born, and he was beautiful. However, Nick and I kept forgetting about him. We would go hours without feeding him or holding him, and my breast milk dried up because I forgot to begin nursing him. It was horrible. I felt as though he was going to die adn it would be my fault, but we could not remember to take care of him. Talk about a nightmare!!

Luckily Caleb is still growing in my belly, and although my cravings are not always the healthiest choices he is getting fed and growing!! My belly has really shot out this week, and it makes me smile. I also finally gained 2 lbs, and I was relieved when I realized this at the doctor this week. Thus far I had been loosing weight, and I wanted to gain some to feel healthy. Caleb is about the size of a package of oreos this week, and can now taste different foods in the amniotic fluid. I really need to start throwing some healthy tastes in there. Did any one else have trouble staying on track and eating healthy during pregnancy?

Each week seems to be going by faster and faster, and I hope that continues throughout the pregnancy. April will be eventful with Easter this weekend, Hillbilly Days next weekend (WOO), and Beth and Neil's wedding the last weekend. Now, I just need to make plans for May. I have realized it helps pass the time if I have something to look forward to every weekend.

A Strong Possibility

Thanks for the comments about the pediatrician. I have spoken with my mother in law and she gave me a recommendation as well. After searching through various bedding collections I think I may have one that I really like. This is not for sure yet, but I thought I would include a picture and get feedback. I really wanted to include a color scheme from an outfit that I bought Caleb the other day. This bedding set I think includes the colors nicely and would be easy to throw one or two more colors in with. Give me feedback and let me know what you think. The picture of the giraffes shows the different colors I was thinking about incorporating in the room. Maybe throw in a yellow or green somewhere.

The Search for a Pediatrician

I have come to the point in the pregnancy where it is time to start thinking about a pediatrician for little Caleb. Since I am new to the area of Northern Kentucky, I am completely clueless as to who a good pediatrician might be. Nick's family has provided some input but honestly I have forgotten the doctors names and I am going to have to ask them again. I have googled pediatrics of northern kentucky, and found a few groups of doctors that I feel as though seem well qualified by their website. However, how do you really ever know if you feel comfortable with them until you meet them? I am actually kind of clueless at where to begin. Do I just call the different offices, and see if they have an opening for my unborn baby? Do you meet the doctors before they care for your little one for the first time? This is a really big decision because they are going to be caring for the most important thing in our life. If any moms to be or moms out there would like to give me advice on how they picked their pediatricians, and what steps I need to take to find the right one I would appreciate it. I have to take paperwork into the hospital within the next week or so, and fill out all my labor/delivery paperwork, and I am suppose to have a pediatrician chosen by that time. HELP!!

The Baby Clothing is Starting to Pile Up

I thought that I would share with you a few of the outfits that we have purchased baby Caleb thus far. I am having so much fun picking out clothing, and I must admit it is hard for me to leave a cute outfit behind in the store. I love these little retro swimming trunks. He will not be able to get into the water when he is first born, but hey, I can dress him as if he is going to :). The white onsie below stole my heart. I love things that say mommy loves me and the giraffe's were just to cute. The green outfit below was purchased by my grandmother the weekend before we found out if Caleb was a boy or girl. We were both positive it was a boy, but we bought a green outfit just in case.

This blue cutie to the left is going to be his coming home outfit. I saw it yesturday and I could not turn it down. It is perfect for an August homecoming. AHH I Can't Wait!!

The auction the other night in Lexington went really well. It was so nice to see some familiar faces and remember our beloved Bill. The day after arriving home though I became very ill at work, and I have been locked up with a fever throughout the weekend. I thought I was getting over it but now I am beginnning to feel as though it is coming back. UGHHH. Pray for me please.