and his name is....

Jackson McClain is going to be his name...atleast for the time being that's what it is. In the picture Tristyn is pointing out his name. She couldn't help but keep her hands off of the letters I painted to hang in his room. She's already a hands on sister!

Yesterday marked 19 weeks, only 1 week shy of the half way mark. It is hard to believe we are already at this point in the pregnancy. Each week my belly seems to have atleast one overnight growth spurt. See evidence below:

I feel great and that has been really nice. The only thing I can complain of is getting tired easily. On some days I have spurts of energy that are endless, however on others energy seems nonexistent. I have been sleeping better the past week which makes for a less moodier pregnant lady. This heat wave is killing me, I cannot even stand to be outside for more than a few minutes. I hate it that it is so hot because I would love to get out and get some exercise. My weight has hovered in the same spot for a week now. It looks like I may start gaining back a pound or two over the next few weeks.

Josh finished painting Jackson's room on Tuesday and I have gotten nearly everything I need to decorate. Now we just have to put a fresh coat of black paint on his furniture, order the crib (which is backordered) and make his bedding. Things are really starting to come together =) Here is a picture of some of the stuff I've gotten for his room this week. The memo board Josh and made with sage color ribbon matching his walls. I ordered the Baby Bjorn carrier off of the internet and got a great deal. The cute picture frame has already been broken by Tristyn. She stepped on it and cracked the glass, so much for that idea!

To celebrate the 20 week mark we will be at the beach and as soon as we return we go for our 20 week ultrasound on August 1st at 9am. I will be sure to report back shortly thereafter.

18 Weeks

Two weeks shy of being half way through this pregnancy, amazing eh? I cannot believe I am now 18 weeks. All of the sudden I just feel so far along! Things are going nicely these days. We are pretty sure we have picked out a name for our little boy and we have already started on his nursery. Tuesday Josh picked up the paint and started on a few walls in his room. The color is called "spring hill" and matches perfectly with the nursery rhyme fabric I have purchased. My Mom and I are planning on making the crib set, valances, and decor for the room. I went to buy a pattern called "Central Park Toile" and ended up finding the fabric I was in love with until it was discontinued. It was in the reminant pile so I got it for nearly $4 a yard instead of $20 a yard! It was fate! Today I went looking for a sage chenille and ended up finding exactly what I needed. Now we just have to start sewing.

I have all kinds of projects waiting to be completed for his room. I've gotten some unfinished letters to paint black (because his furniture is black) that spell out his name. I am planning on hanging them above his crib. We've picked out a crib but it is on back order so we're waiting for it to become available so we can order it. Other than that we already have all of the furniture for his room. Today I found a cream memo board in the garage and decided to spruce it up for his room. I bought sage colored ribbon and I'm planning on replacing the cream ribbon with the sage. We will hang it in his room to put pictures of him and his sissy on it. We also have two unfinished shelves to paint that are going to hang above his dresser. I am really looking forward to all of these crafty projects!

Seeing as how I am probably not going to have a shower (nobody has said anything about hosting one and several people have said it's etiquette not to have one with your second child) I have decided to go ahead and start purchasing clothing for him. I know it is early but I want to get a head start instead of making one huge purchase towards the end. So far I've gotten 8 sleepers, 5 onesies and 2 pair of socks. My friend Tasha has offered to let me borrow her sons clothing so I am really excited about that too.

As you can tell we are more than excited for this little bundle of boy to get here! As Tristyn is asleep on my chest he is steadily kicking away at her. I cannot wait to how she reacts to her own little brother. Part of me is so anxious to see how they will bond and love each other since I have never been able to experience that sibling connection. The wait is narrowing everyday...

I forgot to add that all I want to eat lately are scrambled egg, cheese and mayo sandwiches and ginger ale. You won't catch me without a ginger ale, they are delicious!

17 Weeks

Time sure is flying this days. Currently I am 17w4d, I cannot believe we're nearing the half way mark of this pregnancy. Things have been going very smooth. I do not have too many discomforts besides the occassional headache or aching back. I am still averaging morning sickness about once a week but I think it is from my lack of appetitate. I am still loosing weight and eating healthy which I am loving. I really hope to stay in a normal weight gain range this time, I'm terrified of becoming as big as I was with Tristyn.

I am really begining to feel him move on a daily basis and I love it. Sometimes I get lucky and receive several swift kicks in the morning but I usually have to wake him up to feel him move. He's a lazy little one! My belly seems to be growing and I can tell that he is just a hair below my belly button now.