Tot Swap

Last Thursday, Blake and I went to a huge consignment sale called Tot Swap.  It's in an old, empty Giant building; the amount of space the sale takes up is incredible.  They had everything from used strollers, pack-n-plays, swings, high chairs to games, clothes and outdoor play equipment. 

We got some really good deals- still spent a lot of money but nothing compared to what would have been if we had bought them new! 

Here are some of the things we got... 

  Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Table

Baby Bjorn Active Carrier

Baby Einstein DVDs

Peek a Blocks

Tonka Cars

Alphabet Pal

If you live in the DC area, I would highly recommend going to one of their sales!  We're certainly planning on going again in the Fall!

22 Weeks!

Size of the baby...  10.5-11.8 inches and 12.7-20.8 ounces according to the bump.com!  That weight range seems awfully big to me!  She is a the size of a papaya!

Total weight gain/weight loss...  Haven't gotten on the scale since my last appointment two weeks ago, my guess would be about 10 pounds though. 

Maternity Clothes....  Definitely yes on maternity bottoms unless I'm wearing sweats around the house and most of my tops are yes too.  My normal tops aren't long enough anymore. 

Gender... A sweet baby girl!

Stretch Marks... None yet, keeping my fingers crossed!  I read now is the time they start showing, yuck!

Movement...  Yep!  I can feel her moving when I have my hand on my belly but as soon as Blake puts his on to feel her move, she stops!   I'm excited to have him to able to feel her move soon!

Sleep... Okay, I'm sleeping for about four hours at a time and then I have to get up to go to the bathroom.  I hear it only gets worse, I guess it's nature's way of attempting to prepare you. 

Symptoms... Just a smaller bladder!

Cravings/Aversions...  Still loving fruit!  And, I really want a turkey sandwich!  I know the chances of getting listeria are very small but why risk it?!?

What I miss...  Turkey sandwiches. I'm not even a big sandwich eater but I've really wanted one this past week!

Best Moment of the Week... Having my little kiddos come up and whisper hi to "Baby Templeman."  They are so excited now that I'm showing.  They come up to rub my belly and give me/the baby a hug.  Too cute!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day in Kindergarten is one of the best days ever!  I absolutely love watching all my little kiddos pass out valentines and open them.  They are so excited to share their valentines, I think many of them are more excited to pass out their valentines than open their own!

I hope you have a wonderful day and someone reminds you how special you are to them! :)
  

New Car

Blake's car has been on the brink of dying for a good year and a half!  We have been putting off getting a new one and trying to drive it until it died.  He had a 1997 Toyota 4Runner and it 204,000 miles on it!  The check engine light came on again last week and we knew we had to really buy a new one instead of putting in another $500+ into it.  Why is it that whenever the check engine light comes on it costs you at least $500?!?

Blake has been researching cars on and off for about a year.  Last weekend we went looking and test driving.  Before we got the to Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler dealership he told me that he really liked the Jeep Cherokee and the Dodge Durango.  I freaked out at the idea of a Dodge Durango but had not realized they redid them in 2011. 

We got to the dealership and I fell in love in the Durango much to my surprise!  We both test drove it on Sunday; Blake test drove the Jeep as well.  But we weren't ready to make a decision quite yet. 

Fast forward to Saturday and we went to look at a white Durango that had a great price listed on the internet.  Originally Blake didn't want a white car but the price was $2,500 less than any other quote he got for a gray or black one.  So, we bought one! 

It's Blake's first NEW car ever and we're both really excited! 

 

(All pictures courtesy of google images)

We had the debate about whether or not we really needed the space now or if we should wait a couple of more years.  We decided to get it now because we're hoping to get more use out of my CR-V than two years.   It has a third row with some space in the trunk when it's up which compared to a lot of the three row SUVs we were surprised about.  And, when the third row is down there is a TON of space!

21 weeks

How far along? 21 weeks and 1 day!

Size of the "the baby"? According to thebump.com...

(sorry for the quality, iphone again!)

Weight Gain?  At my last appointment on Friday, I was officially up 7 and a half pounds. 

Stretch Marks? None yet and keeping my fingers crossed!

Gender?  Girl!!!!!

Movement? Yep!  I feel her moving a lot in the morning and then at night.  She's pretty quiet during the day, I guess all the walking around my classroom is rocking her to sleep. 

Sleep? Not bad at all this week!

Food Cravings? Still loving fresh fruit!  I'm also really enjoying Honey Nut Cheerios. (random, I know!)

What I Miss? I missed having a beer while the Superbowl. I'm not a huge beer drinker but I guess those beer ads got to me!

Maternity Clothes? With the exception of my lounging around at home clothes, almost everything is maternity.  

Symptoms? None 

Best Moment of the Week? Seeing our little girl and hearing that she looks healthy and perfect so far!

It's a.........

GIRL!!!!


Most importantly, we had our 20 week ultrasound Friday and everything looked great.  My doctor couldn't be happier with how everything is going.  She told Blake that I was a model patient- great blood pressure and weight gain and I have nothing in the middle my chart which is where they put all the high risk information in.  That was nice to hear!

We were also very excited to hear that everything looked perfect and that she cooperated and they got all the measurements they need. 


We can't wait to meet our little girl in June! 

20 Weeks!

How far along?  20 weeks and 2 days!  We are officially halfway!  That seems so crazy to me!  I don't have a picture from this week.  Blake was still sleeping when I left for work and since I get home before him, I'm in my comfortable clothes when he gets home.  I don't think I've changed much since last week though!


Size of "the baby"?  According to the bump.com...

Weight Gain?   I don't weigh myself in between appointments but it's been almost four weeks so I got on the scale a few days ago and I was up 7 pounds.  Last time though my doctor's scale was different than mine so we'll see.  

Stretch Marks?  None yet!  Keeping my fingers crossed!

Gender?  We find out tomorrow!  Most people think it's a girl, including Blake.  At the very beginning, I thought a boy but I've had two dreams it was a girl.  So, who knows?

Movement? Yep!  Mostly feel it in the evening when I'm lying down.  No real kicks yet though, just movement.   

Sleep? Not bad!

Food Cravings? None.  Still loving fresh fruit and salads.  

What I Miss? Not much!

Best Moment of the Week? Getting my diaper bag in the mail on Monday!

  

Symptoms? My lower back is aching especially after work.  I've been walking a mile or so every day and doing pilates so I'm really hoping it goes away soon!  That's what all the books so to do!