Going Cross-Eyed

Oh goodness, there's so much stuff for babies! Thankfully we have been given some great stuff already so that helps and we're so grateful. However, there's so much more that we will probably need to get at some point. So, I've been trying to get our registries tightened up because people have been asking for them. I am a computer girl. I love going online, surfing the web, checking out Facebook and just in general, being on the computer. However, I'm going completely cross-eyed trying to do this registry stuff!

We're registering at Target and Babies-R-Us. Between trying to make sure I register for something at the store that has the best price and making sure I'm finding stuff that isn't the most expensive but well-rated to checking with friends about what they recommend for brands and what we need or don't need, I'm giving myself a headache!! I have a hard time coming up with stuff I want for Christmas or my birthday and now I'm having to come up with a list of stuff (expensive to boot!) we need for Miss Amelia. It's stressful but I'm working on it. And, hating it. :)

22 weeks

Who do I thank?

We received this beautiful ornament in the mail. Unfortunately it came with no card so I have no idea who to thank.

I wanted to call the company and ask who made the order. The return address on the box had a website so I typed in the URL. I double checked it three times. Must not be the right web address for this gorgeous artwork because it was a porn site. LOL!

So, I Googled the name of the company and found them that way. I called but they didn't answer so I'm guessing they are closed until Monday. I was bummed I couldn't find out because I want to know who to thank for the lovely surprise that I'm looking forward to putting on our tree when we set it up this weekend.

If you sent it, please let me know!

UPDATE: The ornament is from Rachel!  :)

Umm, where are my feet?

Taken from my point of view looking down...

I feel like it's too early to be missing my feet...

And, I'm really NOT that big...

Maybe it's because I have small feet - really, I do (I can wear a 6.5)!!

21 weeks

Jackpot!

My friend Abby emailed me a link to Craigslist post the other day that was for someone getting rid of a bunch of girl's clothes for $75.  I requested pictures, saw that they looked pretty good and asked when her daughter was born.  Turns out she had her on March 31st.  BINGO! 

Yesterday I went and looked at them.  They were all in great shape.  I don't think I saw a single stain so I gave her the money and lugged home 2 huge garbage bags of clothes.  Shaun and I had so much fun going through them and she asked if she could keep my info so she can call me when she's ready to get rid of more stuff.  After seeing everything, I definitely said "yes."

20 weeks

Since this was the week we found out we're having a girl I thought it would be fun to get 2 of my favorite girls in on the photo.  

Here's Abby, Anna and I welcoming Amelia to the Pinky Girls Club.

Here's Anna saying "HI" to Amelia and kissing my tummy.

And this one is hands down my favorite.  We're comparing bellies!

The Grass isn't Always Greener on the Other Side

WARNING: This post may exceed TMI for any of our male readers.  :)

I knew one of the things that went along with a growing belly during pregnancy, is growing boobs. But holy smokes!  I have only gained 6lbs so far and at this rate, my chest is going to stick out more than my belly if things continue the way they are going.  I'm feel like a porn star. With a B-cup to start with, I must have been naive to think that I'd only go up 2 cups in all. WRONG!  I've been informed by friends that the D-cup nursing bra I snuggly fit into now will be too small by the time my milk comes in.  Dear Lord!

There were times I wondered why I was robbed of the bigger chests all the other women in my family as I'd look for push-up bras to give me a little more "umph" in a dress.  Now, I shout out "HALLELUJAH!" for the times I was able to wear cute tops with shelf bras and if I really wanted, go commando around the house.  I guess it takes having to check the mirror in 5 different views to make sure the girls aren't hanging out to appreciate that less is more.  

Daddy's Guess

This was taken in the car just before we went inside for our ultrasound.

AND, I think he was about 70% sure it was a boy.

Expecting Amelia Jennifer "AJ" Zemanek

The white line at the top in the center is her thigh bone.  Go down and to the right of that line and you'll see a bunch of little white areas.  That's her girlhood.  :)

19 weeks

We'll find our what our munchkin is on Thursday afternoon. Hopefully Little Z will cooperate. We're looking forward to knowing what color to paint the nursery!  :)