19 weeks

This weekend as we were painting our new place I commented to Dan that this is the place where we will bring home our baby.  It is crazy to think about how much will change in another 21+ weeks.  And seriously crazy to think about how close we are getting... almost half way.

Pretty quiet week otherwise.  Baby kicks are pretty frequent and getting stronger.  I chatted with my mom over email about a baby blanket that she is going to crochet for the nursery - I am really excited about that blanket as I think it is going to be awesome.  And I definitely need maternity clothes now... it is a very sad sight to see me try to pull off my normal running pants and the work pants are just not very comfortable.  I haven't delayed getting maternity clothes out of pride but rather from a general zero interest in going shopping (these are things I will need to try on and can't just rely on knowing what fits for online shopping).

We have started to check into childcare options... might need a second job to pay for it! :)  I also got the full details on maternity leave - at least I will still have a job!?!  But also was giving the opportunity to do the marketing strategy for another product and received some great/promising feedback so trying to think long term.

Friday is the big ultrasound... I am really curious as to the gender.  Not so I can plan the nursery or buy gender specific clothes... I am very content with a gender-neutral nursery and newborn wardrobe.  (That gender neutral baby gear will be handy if there is a baby number 2 of the opposite sex.)  But more for when thinking about the baby.  To say he or she.  To focus our name discussions.  All that said - still fully committed to being team green until meeting this kid. 

Comments

[Terese]

tara, you look so cute! enjoy your ultrasound - it's so amazing to see that he or she is so tiny but already looks like a "real" baby. hope you are feeling well!

[jen]

you look great and things seems to be going so well! trying on maternity clothes is the worst (sorry to add to your not want to go!). the big ultrasound will be so amazing for you to see - and it's so hard to stay neutral during it - but we just had our baby girl and i was so surprised, it was worth the wait! happy pregnancy!