The countdown is on!

I have gone way too long without posting. Time has just flown by. We've been so busy with a lot of things that I just haven't taken the time to post. We had another ultrasound done on Thursday, March 11th. Little sweet pea was just sound asleep but that heart was beating so strong! We couldn't get him/her to move, but that heartbeat was enough :)

I have officially lost my shopping stamina. I feel great out of this first trimester, but the tiredness remains. After a weekend of some serious shopping (and I mean serious)-I started on Wednesday and then finally ended up yesterday, I was exhausted at the end of each night. Today I have been even more worn out. But...so worth it. I bought a lot of cute unisex clothes for baby and even cleaned out and organized the baby's closet. It's sad that I plan ahead this much!

I've been busy planning away for the gender revealing party we're having on April 10th. I have ordered the most adorable balloons ever for the party and can't wait to see them. Already made a list for the food that we need. Invitations were mailed last week and turned out so so so cute! Now just waiting on the date to get here! The jury is still out on whether or not Joseph and I will wait until that date. Our appointment is for that Thursday, the 8th. He wants to wait and open the envelope up with all our friends and family. I, of course, want to know that day. I can't imagine having an envelope in my home for over 24 hours and not being tempted to opening it. Regardless, it will be such a surprise to the wonderful friends and family we've invited to share in our happiness.

I can't believe how close we are to finding out. It seems just like yesterday that 16 weeks seemed like a lifetime away. Now-it's just around the corner! This time next year Sweet Pea will be 6 months old! It still doesn't seem real to me. I've had 3 ultrasounds and still find it hard to believe. I'm sure this is all so normal. And especially since I was told it would never happen. I still find myself pinching myself at times. I did it today when I finished in the baby's closet. I went to close it and opened it back up again. I saw diapers, wipes, clothes hanging, bibs, stuffed animals and the thought really came to my mind, "Is this serious???"

I'm gearing up for a busy week at work with lots to finish up at home, but a very relaxing break next week with my friend Heather. We're headed to Destin on Saturday with the hopes of lots and lots of sun!!!!! I had to check with my doctor and make sure it was ok to travel. She said as long as I stop every 2 hours to walk around I will be fine-just don't want me to get any blood clots. I went up to Cincinnati with my mom on Friday and started having horrible leg cramps. We might have to up it to every hour and 1/2. Luckily Heather is very patient and we're not really on any timetable! We'll get back later Saturday evening with Easter the next morning. Then that week we find out what baby is! It will be here SOOO fast!

I'm learning that I can't do it all. For those of you who know me well, you know I plan my meals out a week in advance. I organize what needs to be bought at the grocery and even make a grocery list to have ready when I come back from Destin (it's called OCD, I think). I cook, clean, wash, bake, and repeat. I don't take much time to sit down. I'm learning that it's ok to not have everything perfect. I know it will take me a while but it will be worth it. I have to learn to say "no".

The names are still set in stone: Adyline Margaret for a girl or Baker Newman for a boy. The cribs are the same as posted earlier, but bedding is still up in the air. For a boy I'm thinking of painting the room blue and using black and white polka dots for more of a simpler look. For a girl....I just still don't know. And as you know I think it will be a boy :) These are a few hunches friends/family have:
Me-Boy
Joseph-Girl
Mom-Girl
Dad-Boy
Caden-Girl
Tatay-Girl
Joanna-Girl
Valerie-Boy
Kelsey-Girl
The Nauert's-Boy

We will see in only 18 days!