It has been a while.

So, I am now 27 weeks and the third trimester is drawing near. I can feel little Sweet Pea move all throughout the day (especially at night and in the morning). He seems to be pretty active, and so far it hasn't really bothered me. I am sure it will get much more uncomfortable the bigger he gets. As of now, babycenter says that he should weigh around 2 lbs. He is growing all the time, and so am I!

Unfortunately at my 26 week appointment I was told that I have Gestational Diabetes. I was very alarmed and did a great deal of crying, but I am learning how to deal with it and how to eat better. The Dr. basically has me a on diet (low carbs and sugar) and I am supposed to check my blood sugar every morning about two hours after breakfast. So far my blood sugar has been great and I haven't really had any worries. Hopefully it continues and I will be able to check my blood sugar only 3 times a week. My biggest concern is that I am healthy so that the baby is healthy. I just want things to run as smoothly as possible.

Chad and I have bought just a few things, a few onsies and little t-shirts. I am getting so excited. I am just ready for him to be here! ( :

He kicked. ( :

I have been thinking that I have been feeling Pierce move around and kick but I haven't been positive until this morning. I laid there and just felt him kick for several minutes. The dr. said he seemed pretty active but it was hard to believe until now. It is such a neat feeling to be able to feel another life moving around in my tummy. I only wish Chad could have been there.

We have our last sonogram this coming Tuesday and I am excited. Maybe we will actually get a decent picture this time. Not too many changes. I have been having pretty bad indigestion and I have grown a lot, even in the past couple of weeks.

We registered (well, I did) and that was fun and exhausting all at once. I must say I am somewhat glad I am finished doing that.

22 weeks this past Tuesday. ( :

It's a boy!!

Chad and I invited his parents and my mom and Nana to go with us to Houston this past Saturday to find out the sex of our little Sweet Pea. I was very nervous that we were going to get there and the baby was going to be in a position that would prevent us from finding out the sex and sure enough this little one is stubborn just like Chad. I laid there for a good twenty minutes as the lady tried to get the baby to move around and unlock its knees. To make a long story short, we ended up coming back three hours later (after having quite a bit of sugar) to try for a final time. Luckily, HE finally unlocked his knees and we were able to see that it's a boy. ( : His name will be Pierce Christopher Bolton. I guess my motherly instinct hasn't kicked in yet. So, now I have to switch my whole mind set and start thinking about boy stuff, which is a lot more difficult. I have already decided on bedding-- maroon and white plaid blanket with maroon, white and a splash of grey striped bedskirt and bumpers. A hint of A&M. ( :
Now just to find the fabric...

I had my Dr's appt this past Tuesday. I am no longer anemic, which is really good. However, I did gain 6 lbs. in a month. Good thing I lost in the beginning--my overall weight gain is only five lbs. and I need to try and keep it under control.
Going on five months. (( :

A few changes.

I have been feeling really good lately. I am able to pretty much eat what I want, although I do get indigestion pretty often. (I can't seem to resist the spicy foods.) I feel like I am finally at a point where I am able to enjoy my pregnancy. I am still frequently exhausted and I have noticed if I stay up late it takes a lot out of me. Fortunately, I do have more energy than I did in my first trimester and have actually even cleaned my house a time or two. ( ;

There are just a few things that have started that I don't care for too much such as, a constant, horrible pain in my tailbone. I try to sit on a pillow at work but it only somewhat helps. I am also noticing, especially in the last week, that my heels are very sore and my fingers are a bit swollen. I haven't been able to wear my wedding ring for the past couple of days. Perhaps it could just be the summer heat?

All in all things are going really well. I have started my pregnancy/first year scrapbook. I haven't been able to do too much because the sex is still a mystery, but my appointment will be here before you know it. Can't wait!!

I AM going to take some belly pictures. I really am.

So we decided...

on a girl name-Avery. We both really like it. It wasn't my first choice but I am liking it more all the time. Chad still wants to use Tyler (his middle name) for the middle name, but I haven't really decided yet.

Apparently I am showing quite a bit and I look further along than I really am (according to several people). I hope I am not having some giant baby. I don't think it is physically possible, right? / :
My clothes may not work too much longer...

Another visit to Dr. Smith.

I had my 15 week appointment today. Found out I am a bit anemic and will possibly be put on extra iron. I really hope this isn't going to be necessary, especially because he said it tends to make people nauseous. Being nauseous is the last thing I need! I am just now getting over my sickness! I think that's probably the main reason for my lack of iron. I have been so sick that I haven't taken my vitamins, but I am doing much better now. ( :

We listened to Sweet Pea's heart beat again but it was even neater this time because we could hear the baby kicking. Dr. Smith says that the baby is probably going to be pretty active and it won't be too long before I can actually feel the kicking. I get overly excited about everything and I can't wait until it really hits Chad.

For the last few days I have been starving! I want to eat pretty much all day. I am just so happy to have my appetite back, so I am really taking advantage of it. I guess I better be careful. ( :

New Discoveries.

So apparently Mexican food is not a favorite of the baby. I have tried to eat it twice (in two days) and both times it made me feel absolutely horrible, and even caused some vomit. / :
Pizza, another love of mine, is something else that little Sweet Pea is not remotely interested in. Apparently our taste is not the same.

So a friend of mine, Lara (which recommended Dr. Smith) also told me about a place in Houston called Peek a Baby. Apparently with my Dr's permission I can go and find out the sex of the baby after 18 weeks, rather than waiting until 23 weeks. The only downfall is that it is $99. I would really love to know five weeks sooner. Chad is "willing" to wait, of course. It really just depends on the money situation when week 18 rolls around, I guess.

My next Dr's appointment is on the 29th. I am hoping it won't involve them stealing any of my blood or drinking any disgusting drinks. I suppose I will just have to wait and see.

I have been looking at cribs online and unfortunately all the ones I am drawn to are a bit expensive. Maybe Chad will go with me to look today. I am overly anxious. Can you tell?

Tomorrow marks week 14 and I am bursting at the seems at the thought of meeting our little Sweet Pea. ( :