Not much new since I blogged last, I read on a website that the baby is finally a pound in wieght now-and I can feel him moving A LOT. Last Friday he was kicking pretty hard all day it seemed, but today and yesterday he has been pretty quiet, might be because I have been really relaxed this weekend, he has been kicking quite a bit but not nearly as much as he was on Friday. We have re-arranged his room some more. Poor Jaris has to move his hunting stuff to other parts of the house-mostly the garage. But our little guy will still have a fair share of antlers and outdoorsy things with all the teddy bear sports look (look at the bedding on the slide show to see what I am talking about). His room is really starting to come together. We did a few things to make it seem like there was more space- will be replacing the folding closet doors with a curtain and put the crib on the opposite wall it was on so then we were able to have more space for other things like the swing and we might actually have room for new stuff when we get it which will be nice. I am so excited that I am almost two-thirds of the way to meeting the little guy and introducing him to his new space.

Baby is kicking all the time. makes me happy. It seemed like he was playing with me last night, I would push or poke at my tummy then lay my hand on my tummy and he would push back. It was kind of funny. Jaris has felt him kick a few times too, he likes to hang out more on my right side than my left so thats where I usually feel him. Still feel really good, I have had some "growing pains"-pulled a muscle when I rolled off the bed or got off the couch wrong so I hurt a little from that but the nurse said I will be fine. I have had my last dance performance so am confining myself to simple stretches and cardio type movements for the most part during my dance class- will probably have to stop going all together in the last couple of months before the baby is born. Eventually the tummy will just get too big to get around. I can't wait to hold the little guy, as you can see from his ultrasound photo, he will be absolutely adorable. He has his Dad's nose, and I think my little ears. He always has his hands by his face and ears and during our last ultrasound he just looked so peaceful, hopefully a good omen that he will be a happy and laid back baby. Biggest cravings have been Fruits and Veggies. Been eating more meat- only cause I have to. And lots of water- been craving juice but my doctor said too much juice can cause my carbohydrate and sugar levels to go really high so I had to limit myself to one glass every couple of days- its water and milk the rest of the time. I also had to switch my bread and pasta intake for whole grains and wheat. seems to be working so far. The doctor said I gained ten pounds in a month, true. But the way I think about it, I was 147 lbs in December at the beginning of this pregnancy, and I dropped 10 lbs in January and Febuary. now I way 147 lbs again. So does that mean that I gained ten lbs, or does it mean that I haven't gained anything during this pregnancy- hard to say. I know that I gained all my weight back fast so there is definately reason to watch what I eat cause I don't want to gain too much too fast like that again, but really- I just gained what I had lost before right? Oh well, it doesn't much matter as long as I am following doctors orders, right. I've been keeping track of myself so I can make sure I am not losing or gaining beyond what the doctor wants. Anyway. Jaris and I are really excited. We have been making adjustments at home and can't wait to bring the beautiful baby boy home. Jaris has become so helpful and sweet. I love it when he feels the baby move- makes us both really happy. He looks so cute, Jaris that is. We are truly living a dream right now.

Let the fun begin!!!

Now that we know we are having a boy, we are talking about names... So far ones we like are: Parker Archer Wyatt Tanner (Jaris says no cause his cousin's son has the name) Haiden (Jaris' idea, but I like Aiden) I also heard the name Asher a few days ago which I thought was cute, but Jaris had no reaction to it. We have been throwing so many names around, wanted to hear some names from others as well. Any thoughts

Wishes have been granted

So, I have had a few people tell me that I should be sharing more about my pregnancy and that this is the best place to do it-So here I am. This is the place that will completely dedicated to my journey of pregnancy and giving birth to my already adorable baby boy that is due in August this year. I can't wait to hold the little guy.I feel that I am already getting to know him with all his movements in my tummy-he is quite the slugger even now. He already has a routine I think too, which is nice but we will see how things continue.

Anywho, I still have much work to do- so bare with me as I get all this put together. Once I get caught up, I think it will be a nice thing to have.

Stay tuned!

Cheers!