26 Weeks! Lots of Fun Stuff

Wow, I almost don't know where to begin! There has been so much fun stuff going on recently.

I guess the most exciting thing is that we got to have a really cool 4-D ultrasound yesterday, this was just for fun. 4-D allows you to see the shape of your baby and all of it's features, it really is amazing, because you get to see what your baby looks like before they are born. Mom and Dad went with us as well as Arturo's Mother. They were all impressed by the advances in technology and how clear the images were. I have to be honest, I got a little emotional. My Dad and I both think she looks like me when I was a baby, I kept saying "she has my lips!" It was really cool.
Here are some pictures before I talk about anything else.

Pretty cool huh? Oh and for anyone wondering, YES, she is still a GIRL, we confirmed it yet again and got a very clear look, and we have officially named her SABRINA! (no middle name yet)

We have been doing more decorating in her room too. We purchased the bedding we wanted and put it in her crib, and also got a couple other coordinating items. And I also hand painted letters to spell her name on the wall above the crib. There isn't much else to do before I would consider the decorating done. I need to find some curtains and a lamp (those are the two major things I still want) and then some baskets to organize the shelves of the changing table, and a laundry hamper. Thats about it. I am so excited because the baby shower will be at my house so everyone will get to see the nursery all pretty and decorated.

This week I had a doctors appointment and I finally gained some weight! I gained 3 lbs, which means I have now gained back all but 1lb of what I lost in the beginning of my pregnancy. The scale will probably only go up from here now. :) I was tested for gestational diabetes and PASSED, so that was another good thing. I was honestly going to be a little sad if I had gestational diabetes around the holidays. But I am free and clear and can continue eating whatever I want (in moderation of course) 

Everyone just this week started commenting on how I am finally showing so I guess that means my belly finally "popped out" too, so I guess I officially look obviously pregnant. Here are two pictures of me today that Arturo took.

24 Weeks Here I Am!

24 weeks down 16 to go.
I was sick with a cold over the weekend so while I was laying around in bed the past couple days I caught up on all of my pregnancy and baby book reading when I realized that I am inching closer to my due date! In fact, in 4 weeks I will officially begin my 3rd trimester!

I have a doctors appointment next week on the 16th when I will get tested for gestational diabetes and just have another regular check in with the doctor. As of my last appointment I had still not gained any weight, so I am interested to see what the scale says when I go on the 16th. I guess pregnancy has inspired me to eat healthier which may be why I have not gained any weight. But the doctor never seems as bothered by it as I am because the baby is growing just fine and I am having a pretty easy pregnancy.

The baby is still pretty active and I feel her moving constantly all day. She can actually move enough that when I am laying still you can see my belly move. So that is the new nightly activity for us, I lay on the couch and Arturo and I stare at my tummy watching the baby kick and punch.

Not much else has been going on these days, I just keep plugging away at work and now that Halloween is behind us, I am anticipating the holidays coming up. I cannot believe Thanksgiving will already be here in 2-3 weeks. I am really looking forward to all the family time and of course the eating! Especially since I have a pretty good excuse to eat up this year. Haha

I will leave you all with a picture of my growing belly. This was actually taken last weekend on Halloween when I was 23 weeks.