Name Game!

Nick has already decided her name will be Sophia, he won't even listen to any other name.....I think it's too early to decide and I am not completely sold. Sophia is pretty, means wisdom. 

Picking a name is a huge decision, and then the middle name...geez! Of course, we were on perfect agreement for a boy's name. Next time ;)

These are names I liked from the baby names book (notice I put Sophia in there):

Hayden

Whitney

Avery

Kinley

Kennedy

Lyla

Isabella

Sophia

Brooklyn

Audrina

Aviana

Annalise

Nadia

Almost forgot!

Even though I get sick thinking about it, I found a highly recommended babysitter (watches in her home). She will have an opening in the beginning of the year. Bad news - she lives in Mt. Washington.This is about 15-20 minutes the opposite direction of my work/home - which means, I wouldn't get home til almost 630 most nights :( Having only a few hours a day with my little girl seems terrible.

Only 20 more weeks til I meet the love of my life!

20 weeks down, 20 weeks to go! I feel her moving all the time, I just can't wait until Nick can feel her too. I think Alyssa will like to feel her sister moving as well.

She's the size of a cantaloupe this week!

In addition, she can taste what she is swallowing...hmmm, this week I have ate more Mexican than I have ate in my whole life. She's almost one whole pound & 10 inches long - she has a lot of growing to do in 20 weeks! Our little lovebug is doing a lot more moving around, especially with her hands.

For me, I have so much to do, I don't know where to begin & work has been wearing me out lately. I am starting to like my belly as well - reminding me that my little girl is growing every day & every day closer to us meeting her.

The Name Game Begins!

What about Audio Science? Can you believe someone actually named their child that?

I got a baby name book today & order one more! I will post my favorites list in a few days :)

Dresses & Bows!

I am not going to lie to you, even though I knew or let's say had a feeling we were having a girl, I have been in a shock state since yesterday morning. The reality of knowing we are having a little girl in just 5 months is still a little wild for me. Or maybe I am just feeling overwhelmed by the whole idea. When I stop to really think about her being here, I get all teared up & have to fight the tears (not because I am sad of course).

She is just so amazing to me, and I know, I know every mother feels this way about their child, I guess I feel different because she was such a surprise. The feelings of nervousness, will she be healthy and am I doing everything right to make sure of it. will I do everything I should, will I miss something important to keep her healthy or make her smart, will she know how much I love her, what if I drop her (my dreams), the list goes on and on.

Hopefully, all these emotions are normal or maybe it's just because my situation has always been full of so much uncertainty - I am certain of one thing, I love her more than anything.

Almost half way there!

Next week I will be 20 weeks, I really can't believe it & I don't feel like I have done anything to prepare for the birth of our baby. I need to start a checklist of all the things we need to do:

1) Find in-home care
2) Start looking for furniture & ways to decorate the baby room - I think I know the theme I want to use
3) Register
4) Look into Cord Blood Banking (discuss with doctor on Monday as well)
5) Babyproof home
6) Get our cars inspected

Oh & find a way to start saving money or rob a bank! Our little beep is the size of a mango! I love mangoes! And he/she is kicking & moving around like crazy, well at least, I think that is the baby.

Our baby's brain & sensory development is becoming full force - if anyone wants to talk, sing or read to the baby let me know :) And last week our baby started yawning, hiccupping, rolling & twisting around, kicking, sucking & swallowing! I can't wait to meet our little beep!

Ok, ok...

 So, I am going to stop being neglectful of my blog. Saw this video today & got me all teared up...too sweet.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Pampers?blend=1&ob=5#p/u/6/OxbRdxbBROI