week 19

Nearly half way done! I'll be 19 weeks on Thursday. I dont know if it's gone fast or slow, so dont bother asking :)

I fluctuate, but I'm up 4lbs total. I'm gonna slow down on the calorie intake, I got a bit out of control, eating whatever, but now that I can tolerate salads and sandwiches in moderation, I'll be eating more of that. Still havent made it back to the gym though. Too much movement causes me to toss my cookies, so I'm scared.

We went camping last week and I did swim, which felt so good, so I need to be doing more of that. I still get

sick in the mornings, but it's not too big of a deal.

I'll be having another ultrasound next week, the "big" one that does the thorough look at the anatomy etc.

The crib is bought, rug is bought, drapes are bought, still have painting to finish and a couple small items to buy...but they are things that take some hunting. I'm having a garage sale this week, hoping i'll make some cash to complete the nursery. We are on a TIGHT budget.

Dan interviews for a big promotion next week, could use prayers on that one. It'd be a big deal.

I'm anxious for September. I love the weather, the feel, Bryn goes back to school, the fair, weddings, etc.

That's about it for now....

*edit* weighed myself this morning and I'm down 2 lbs....talk about fluctuating.*

Girl!

Long time no blog it seems. We found out we are having another girl, last week. I was so emotional over it. I really did think it'd be a boy, preparing myself for what a different dynamic our family would have, what a change it would be. But to have another girl, I didnt realize how badly I wanted her til I got the news. I am so full of joy. To be able to use some of Bryn's clothes again ( since seasonally they will fit, being as this baby and Bryn will only be weeks apart ) and just small things like that.
I have indeed started the nursery. Painting will be done this week, Rug is ordered, Vintage Panels are ordered, truth be told I could be done with the nursery next week, but I'm trying to slow down and think it through. I'm gone next week anyways, so that'll force me to relax. We'll have a garage sale at the end of the month, which will help with costs of new baby stuff. I went through a lot of stuff last night, and realized I had givin away WAY more than I thought. Clothes wise. Most of the "equipment" I gave away or sold was stuff I really dont need now anyways. Other than the crib, which will be an easy craigslist buy.
I'm still sick in the mornings, throwing up, and nauseous right before bed, but nothing like I was early on.
We've been eating out way too much, mostly because I dont feel like cooking and cant think of anything TO cook, but I really gotta snap out of it.
Bryn's doin good, enjoying summer weather. Loves riding her trike, feeding the chickens and going to splash parks or friend's pools. I'm so very excited that she'll have a sister relationship. There's nothing like it.