20 Weeks and Nursery Update

I'm falling behind on these weekly postings, probably because I realize I'm going to be pregnant forever, so I should pace myself.

But seriously, Brittany and my friend Christina are having babies this week. They will have their babies and all of their maternity leave, come back after 8-12 weeks, and I will still have 6-10 more weeks. ugh forever. :)

I guess its worth it for a healthy baby!

Anyways we had our 20 week check up last week. This is the appointment where they have the really long ultrasound and check that the baby has all his organs, arms and legs. Baby Ruddick passed with flying colors. He actually was moving around so much that the ultrasound lady was getting frustrated. Then she said he is 15 oz. Which a typical baby at that week is about 10-11 oz. So we have a big ol baby. The doctor said it wasn't a big deal and they may move up my due date at some point in the future if he keeps growing like this. Barry was almost 10 lbs, so I guess big babies are a Ruddick family thing. Yey for me :)

Here is a 20 week picture. I think baby was sitting up in this one, cause my belly doesn't seem as big as the week before.

Barry and I, mostly Barry have been working on the babies room. Here is the progress so far. I will try and find some before pics, but I'm pretty sure the room was green (or yellow), can't remember. Sorry for the horrible lighting. I'm going to buy a camera at some point before December.

You'll notice I have two different curtains up, I can't decide if I like the white (picture below) or yellow (picture above) better. I'm leaning towards white.

One wall is grey the other 3 are baby blue. Barry did a great job painting.

The rug is from Urban Outfitters and I love it. Barry hates it because its not cushy or soft, but I like it because it looks pretty. We might have to get another when baby is toddling.

Shelf is from Ikea. If you know anything about Ikea you have to self assemble everything. This was going to take me a long time, thankfully Barry was sure I would screw it up, so he finished for me!

I did a couple craft projects last week, that I will share at some point.

Weeks 18 & 19

The weeks are flying by, I cannot believe this baby is almost halfway done cooking. That is crazy!!!

Here are my 18 week pictures. I had my mom take these while I was in KC for Lauren's wedding. This was right before the rehearsal dinner.

Lauren's wedding was so much fun. She was the most beauitiful bride ever! It was great to see people from both high school and college. Living far away is hard sometimes.

Over the weekend I think I felt baby boy kick, but I'm not sure. But for posterity sake, I'm going to call it July 13th.

Barry didn't make the wedding due to "Dog boarding issues". I put that in quotes, as I'm not totally convinced. He did spend all weekend fixing walls, priming, painting and hanging light fixtures in the baby's room. It looks great, I will hopefully post some pics this weekend.

Here is a preview. Isn't it wonderful!!! I'm so excited...its should be in the mail today.

Here is the 19 week picture: (sorry about the shirt, it kinda blends into the wall)

For the first time this week someone asked if I was pregnant, without knowing before hand. I guess I'm really showing now!

I'm in desperate need of maternity clothes. I bought some shorts but nothing to wear to work, and I'm getting bigger by the day!

Ok well off to eat another meatball sub! Have a great weekend everyone!

17 Weeks

This post is a bit delayed. I will actually be 18 weeks tomorrow, but Barry and I spent most of last week in the mountains. Vacation delayed my blogging.

My 17 week picture isn't a great one of the belly, but you can see the base of the Beaver Creek ski resort. Which was absolutely beautiful!!

We really did enjoy our trip. Maybe it I get really motivated I will post some more pictures.

Overall, the past couple weeks have been some much better than the first 14 or so. I have more energy, I don't think I'm quite as bitchy (may have to ask Barry about that). The only issue I have is with the stupid round ligment pain. I don't know if anyone out there knows what I'm talking about, but it is not fun.

I have been craving meatball sandwiches like crazy. I know really random, but I love them. I miss beer and wine. Especially up in the mountains enjoying the nice summer weather, and all the home brewed wheat beers :(

Sleeping is starting to get a bit harder. I'm a stomach sleeper, so as baby boy gets bigger, I'm having to sleep on my side. Which causes my arm and shoulder to fall asleep. Oh well.....

Couple really exciting updates:

Megan had her beauitiful baby boy Chip July 5th. I'm sure Chip will be great friends with Baby Boy Ruddick and Baby boy Carter in the future. Hopefully I will get to meet Chip soon. But I'm so happy for Ted, Megan and Grace

Two days til I will be back in KC celebrating Lauren and David's wedding. I'm so excited to be a part of it! Maybe I will take pictures, but more than likely you will have to read about the wedding on Brittany's Blog.