20 Week Ultrasound

We went for our 20 week ultrasound on December 29th. It has taken me a while to get the ultrasound pictures scanned. The doctor said everything looks good! They looked at the chambers of the heart, brain, and measured bones. The baby is developing normally and weighs 12 ounces.

Leg on left and arm on top









Spine









Footprints- how cute!!










I did have a little "incident" at school on Monday (Jan. 5). It was a teacher workday, so the students were not there. Basically, my blood pressure and heart rate dropped so low that I passed out. I went to the hospital and got an IV. I have always had low blood pressure. Now I know what it feels like to faint, so IF it happens again, I'll know it's coming. I went back to the doctor today for a follow up visit and everything is normal. My blood pressure was back up. They just said to stay extra hydrated! Hopefully, that was a one time event!!

I am feeling the baby move a lot and I just love it! I am now 22 weeks. May will be here before I know it! Seth and I are getting more and more excited each day! 2009 will bring lots of exciting changes. Happy New Year, everyone!

Paint

Boy does paint make a difference!!

Master Bedroom











Coiffured Ceiling in Living Room (beaded paneling in between beams)












Dining Room

Chimney, Paint, and Tile

We added a copper top to the chimney.












They have tiled the kitchen, laundry room, mudroom, and hallway coming from the garage. Some of the tile is covered by cardboard to keep dirt from tracking in. They also painted the wall and beaded paneling. The kitchen is not painted yet, but I'll post those pictures once it is.














The upstairs bedrooms (kids' rooms) are both painted the same color (Boring Beige) since we don't know what colors they'll be. Guess what color the carpet will be?

Everyone keeps asking me to post pictures of "the bump". Well, here it is. I am 19 weeks. I'll be 20 weeks on Christmas Day- halfway there!

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!! We feel so blessed this year.

Sorry I haven't posted picture in awhile! There is not a WHOLE lot to share. The crew has been putting crown molding and baseboards up. That does not make for the most interesting pictures, but it certainly makes our interior look great!















The electrician hung our exterior lights. Below is what they look like.















As far as the baby, things are going just fine! I am in Week #18. I feel great and am less tired. I swear, I popped out overnight! People had been asking me daily when I'll start showing. I could tell I had a bump, but I guess others can't tell with my clothes on. However, on Thursday I had at least 6 people tell me that I'm finally showing. I have been getting comments ever since then. Too funny!

We hope everyone is enjoying getting ready for the holidays! We are certainly excited to see family and friends and celebrate the wonderful Christmas season!

Driveway is paved and some tile is down!

Lower driveway is poured! Yay! They'll do the main driveway soon.





















Kid's bathroom #1 (That is the closet opening beyond the tub)














Upstairs Guest bathroom











Main Level Guest bath (this is in the hallway near the nursery)














Kid's bathroom #2














Permabase in Kitchen- once the tile comes in they'll start laying it














There's not a lot to report on with Baby Thomas. I went to the doctor on the 17th and the heartbeat was 148. My tests all came back normal (bloodwork and N/T) so that is good. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and we hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Baby Thomas and a House update

Seth and I went to the doctor on Thursday. This time, they did an ultrasound and we got to hear the heartbeat! Normal range is 120-180 and our baby's was 158. The baby was moving all over the place! She was trying to get a certain shot and it was difficult since the baby was so active! She said that the baby had its legs crossed and hand resting on the leg. It's hard to believe something so little can do so much! Amazing.

House News:

Cedar beams on the front porch

Stained coiffured ceiling in living room (not completely finished)












Pecan paneling in dining room (5 ft. up the wall)















The paint color that will eventually be in the dining room















Paneling in the garage