My boobies are functioning

I've noticed colostrum leaking for awhile now, but that was all that was coming out until a couple nights ago. I was cleaning my nipples before bed and all of the sudden clear fluid started coming out! I had predicted this would start happening soon because my boobs have been growing so much that they've been itching like crazy. Luckily I emailed my cousin to ask about what to do when the leaking begins and she emailed me back immediately with a lot of awesome information (thanks Brandy!). The message came just in time. I find each new change of my body completely fascinating. Well, everything except the grinding I feel in my tailbone. That part pretty much sucks.

Brian and I picked out the bedding for the baby. I can't wait to start putting everything together when we get to the new house.

The baby has been really active the past couple of days. Brian got to feel him kicking again which made him happy. He was kicking so hard tonight that I was able to lift up my shirt and watch my belly shake whenever he would kick. Can't wait to see what he does next!

House update and other baby stuff

Our house sold in only 5 days which was a huge relief. Keeping everything pristine for strangers gets old real quick. Not only that, but my phone was ringing off the hook with agents calling to come see the house. Sometimes I just wanted to be able to take a relaxing shower without the worry of someone knocking on the door to view the place.

Our OB is out on maternity leave so we switched to a new doctor. I like her a lot! When I told her about the conflicting ultrasounds regarding vag or weenie she immediately grabbed the ultrasound cart to take a look for herself. Despite the baby moving around like crazy, she was able to see a penis. It took a while of her chasing the kid with her ultrasound wand but sure enough she got the money shot. Let the baby boy shopping begin! Side note: we have had an ultrasound done at every appointment. Between switching doctors, the NT test, having a 'sub' doctor when our normal OB was out for training, and the initial ultrasound we've managed to have several opportunities to see the baby via ultrasound. I'm going to go into withdrawal when they stop!

Money Shot

Heartburn is killing me. I think a hole is about to be eaten through my chest. It doesn't help that I'm craving spicy and acidic foods. God help me.

I've had really long farts lately. They don't stink, they just go on forever. When I came out of Safeway today I had one that began at the exit and continued all the way until I got in the car.

Lastly, my ass is disappearing. I'm hoping it's not completely inverted by the time the baby arrives.

That's all for now.

Not baby related

We put the house on the market friday and had an open house on Saturday and Sunday. The were roughly 60 groups of people and 10 real estate agents that came through for the open house. Today Brian and I haven't been able to get anything done because people keep calling to see the house. It's only 2:30 and we've had 5 calls so far. This whole process has been crazy. It was only a week ago that we decided to get all our crap out of the old house and into the new house and begin the whole sale process. Our agent is under the impression that we will have multiple offers (we start accepting them today). We'll see what happens. *Keeping our fingers crossed*

Just kidding! We're having a BOY!

The first ultrasound tech rushed us last time and didn't do a very good job. She couldn't even get any pictures so I'm not sure why we believed her when she said it was a girl, as she was rushing us out of the room mind you. Todays ultrasound tech was amazing. The appointment lasted an hour and she pointed out all the parts on the baby including the weeny clearly hanging between his legs. What a shock! A good shock, but a shock none-the-less. Brian and I are both very excited and I guess we won't have to buy a shotgun for protecting a girl. At least not for awhile anyways....

It's a girl!!!!!!

She's still a stubborn girl though. We went in for the big ultrasound and the tech(s) couldn't get the measurements they needed because she had her head buried way down in my cervix. She was completely vertical! They had me get on all fours for 5 minutes to try and get her to swim free, but she didn't. That would be too easy. Then they were going to send us out to reschedule the appointment. I said, "Wait a minute! Means it's got it's butt in the air can't you at least tell us what it is?!" The tech took a quick look and showed us a picture of wide open legs with nothing between. "Looks like a girl", she said. So there you have it. We have a beautiful, stubborn little girl on the way.

Trying to get the baby to move up.

I peed my pants

I didn't completely lose it, but it was more than a tiny tinkle. I coughed and my bladder just let loose. I didn't even feel like I had to pee! Luckily I was home when it happened. When I told Brian he just laughed. I'm prepared to change baby diapers but I had no idea I'd have to start changing my own pants!

A little of everything...

We got back a couple of days ago from our trip to Puerto Rico for our friend's wedding. The ceremony was beautiful and the reception was a blast. I danced my heart out despite having aching feet after a several mile walk earlier in the day. The baby was moving a TON the entire trip. It's nice to finally have some indication that there is a baby inside of me and it is alive.

Unfortunately morning sickness has reared her ugly head again. I experienced a bout of it during breakfast when we were on vacation and then again today. However, today's vomiting episode was accompanied with a bleeding nose and a massive headache that was still present from the night before. Sometimes I think the baby hates me.

I ordered a Baby Plus Prenatal Education System last night and it is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. It was recommended by a cousin. The hundreds of reviews overwhelmingly state that after using the system, the babies had much better sleeping patterns when born. We'll see. It's worth a shot.

Lastly, my body has been undergoing some serious changes. My belly seems to get bigger by the day and my boobs are busting out of the new bras I bought. I've noticed increased hair on my stomach and some of it is kind of dark. The peach fuzz on my face seems more abundant too, but luckily it's still blonde, for now anyways. My mind is weird too. Some days are total brain farts and I can't articulate anything. My vocabulary is probably rivaled by a 13 year old. However, on other days I impress myself with the words that come out of my mouth. I have no idea where they came from, how I remember what they mean, or how I know how to use them in the right context. It's like my IQ jumps. It's awesome! And then it's gone....*sigh*

I think that's about it. Or maybe it's just all I can remember....