Pretty In Pink

Wow - there is so much to catch up on!!  I figure i'll give you the good stuff first!!!!

On March 20th we went in for our 18 week ultrasound. I took the advice of many to drink OJ to help peanut move around so we can get the "shot" we've been waiting for - so my excited hubby got me not only OJ but a doughnut.  Let's just say it worked!!!  

As we drove to our appointment hubby informed me that he had a feeling that it was a girl.  This coming from BOY ALL THE WAY man who was on the blue train this entire time.  The night before I had a very vivid dream that we were having our girl.                                In a few minutes we would know......and......

YAY YAY YAY!!

Princess is on the way!!!

(Can I just say that I almost died laughing when they referred to her parts as "the hamburger".  OMG!!  But I guess they could refer to the boy as another hot dog!)

Her newest headshot...
isn't she BEAUTIFUL!

Daddy is OVERJOYED and completely in love with his princess!!!!  It melts my heart.

Of course anyone that knows me that I have to be crafty - so I took this opportunity to share the good news with our close friends and family. 

I tied up a blue and pink peep (my fav Easter treats) and added the poem I made up.  To my surprise many of the marshmallow treats made the mail journey with no smooshing - some on the other hand...a little flat!  But it was the thought that counts!!!

I also had to take advantage of the RANDOM snow shower we had to show off my newest chalkboard creation!!!

We had dinner at our inlaws to share the news!!  
(as KP put it, Uncle Chin provided dinner ).                       
We were surprised to get some nifty gifties!!!!

From Auntie Amanda, Uncle Kelly and Cousin Audrey!  

HOW CUTE is the Tutu??? And of course Sean LOVED the Nike gear!!   This was our first pink items!  Love em!!!

Now that the news is shared, lets get to the Q&A for 19 weeks!!!

How far along? 19 weeks - HOLY MOLY!  Where did time go?????

Total weight gain: A little over 4lbs.  Sean constantly says (in a grandma voice) EAT, EAT!!  Its been harder than I thought, considering my appetite has never been very large.  Luckily Sean's milkshake makin skills are coming in handy!

Maternity clothes? I've been introduced to the infamous Belly Band, which helps ALOT!!!

Stretch marks? No new ones yet!!!

Sleep:  Much better - I sleep in a pillow fort!!!!!

Best moment this week: OMG!!! Finding out we are having a daughter! 

Miss Anything? This past weekend was my besties birthday and I made the infamous Taggart Jello Shots - and made a few virgin ones for myself.  Plain jello just isn't the same!

Movement: I believe I have felt a few flutters finally!!  I sometimes doubt it, but it seems to be happening more frequent.

Food cravings:  Still struggling with finding something to eat that sounds good.  My desire for sour anything is still going on (I keep sour jelly beans in my purse!!!)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Get this - I got sick one night after eating......Hamburger Dill Pickles!!! NOOOOOO!!!

Gender:  PRINCESS

Labor Signs: Lets hope not - TOOOOOO early!

Symptoms: Its not as easy to get around/bend!  

Belly Button in or out? In :)  When doest that change??????

Wedding rings on or off? On - though its very loose....I know that won't be the case forever!

Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

Looking forward to:  Starting to work on the nursery!!

I'm on Spring Break this week - YAY!  My "To Do" list is long but i'm excited to tackle many of the tasks around the house as well as baby fun stuff!

One task to cross off - registering at Target!!!!  I was surprised to see how excited Sean was to scan all that PINK!!!!  (If you check out our registry, just know that I DIDN'T scan the IPad or TV!!!).

We are blessed beyond belief and thank God everyday for our amazing life.  I cannot believe this Sunday will mark the half way mark!  Its going so fast - and I want to make sure I don't miss a minute of it!!!