Ultrasound #2

Today I had a follow-up ultrasound to get a closer look at the heart valves. Jaymee was not laying in the right position for them to see clearly. We got to see the heart and it was cool. It was beating and we saw the valves and watched them move and work. Truly cool. We saw her bladder and kidneys. We confirmed once again that yes, she is a girl. :o) Had to make sure.

We saw more of her profile today although the technician said she was being shy. She had one of her arms curled up to her head/face. I did almost faint there at the end. I guess this is common. Crazy stuff. Out of the photos we got today this was the best one. You can see her profile. So cute!

Discomfort

Okay. So I think I have entered the stage of discomfort with my pregnancy. For the last two days little Jaymee has decided to maneuver her way right on my bladder. And of course my visits to the bathroom have become more frequent. It's a discomfort for sure. I've had a hard time getting comfy at work today. Even though I have a great ergonomic chair for my back it is still not so comfy. I also feel bloated. And I'm only almost 5 months.

I know those of you who are moms are just chuckling to yourself going, "Just wait! It gets even better!"

Started wearing a newer, bigger bra too. My skirts and pants are starting to get a bit tight. But I must say there are some cute maternity clothes if you can find them. Shopko and Motherhood have had some great stuff.

But despite all of these fun things your body goes through I am loving the soft skin, the thicker hair, my growing bump and the elation of getting the opportunity to be a mother. Truly words cannot express.

Well.. it's official!

We had our ultrasound on Tuesday morning and we are welcoming a healthy baby GIRL into our home sometime at the end of August. (I give a vague due date because at this point I've heard five different dates so I figure anytime the week of the 23rd.) We are so excited.

Now I am thinking of all the ways I can teach her to read and write and sing and play the piano, etc. I can't wait to read stories to her every night and sing her lullabies. I know Jason is excited to teach her to draw, take photos and understand science a lot better than I do. I've been waiting for so long to be a mom and now that it's just months away it seems like such a dream.

I felt her move for the first time last night. So sweet. I was going to put up some of the ultrasound photos but she still looks a bit alien-ish so when we get our next ultrasound I'll post those.

It's almost time for Hobe'!

I am deep in the planning stages for camp this year and I am so excited. I always get excited for camp because we plan most of the year and then it takes one week to execute our ideas. After that we just crash. :o) But it is such a rewarding experience. This is my 7th year volunteering and I can't believe it's already been that long. For me it's as if I have always been involved with Camp Hobe'. If my sister were still alive I know this would be something she would get involved with as well.

This year we are changing things up and bringing in some new activities and having some more sign-ups for the teens. I am curious to see how I will be at camp this year as I will be 7 months pregnant! Eek. I am trying to think of a Halloween costume that will go well with my big belly. Anyone have any ideas out there because I'd love to hear some suggestions. Our theme this year is about celebrations and holidays. Saweet!

20 Albums that Changed My Life

(Think of 20 albums that had such a profound effect on you they changed your life or the way you looked at it. They sucked you in and took you over for days, weeks, months, years. These are the albums that you can use to identify time, places, people, emotions.)

Below are my top 20 in no particular order.

1. Clan of Xymox- Medusa
2. New Order- Substance
3. The Cure- Disintegration
4. The Smiths- Strangeways Here We Come
5. Pet Shop Boys- Please
6. A-ha- Hunting High and Low
7. Prince- Purple Rain Album
8. New Order- Low-life
9. Beauty and the Beast Soundtrack from the television series
10. Siousie and the Banshees- Tinderbox
11. Dead Can Dance- Within the Realm of a Dying Sun
12. The Cure- Bloodflowers
13. Nitzer Ebb- That Total Age
14. Depeche Mode- People are People
15. Tears for Fears- Songs from the Big Chair
16. Dead Can Dance- Towards the Within
17. John Rutter- Requiem
18. Erasure- The Innocents
19. David Lanz- Return to the Heart
20. The Cure- Head on the Door

Susie and anyone else, I would love to know what your top 20 is. Post it on your blog!