Okay It's hot now... the sprinkler is out!

As much as I'm not into winter, I'm not into summer either. I know... hard to please. It was super hot today so I actually agreed to bring out the sprinkler for some water fun. The girl was happy to play and run around in it, whilst I took some pictures for her album. We also had to try on the new bathing suit for this years swimming season, I think it's two cute!! The bottoms might be a little big but we can fix that with a stitch or two. After the play, we sat in the sun room and had a little snack and cold drink before heading inside to the nice cool air conditioning.

Ultrasound at almost 19 weeks

Everything went really well, and I'm so relieved! I drank about half the water required of me and was full almost instantly with almost a 45 minute drive left to go. When I got there I was about ready to explode! LOL They got me in pretty quickly and after a few minutes of her looking she asked me if I have felt baby moving. I said yes, wondering why she was asking, as if something was wrong and the baby wasn't moving now. (always thinking the worst right?!?) Well then she said, "I don't know if I can do this, this baby is moving way to much!" *phew!* So she told me to empty my bladder almost completely (ya like that is easy to do) but it did make me feel much better and after that, baby cooperated nicely. She worked away at the pictures and measurements and then after about 10/15 minutes or so she was done and let Scott come in for a "viewing" She showed us everything but the "money shot". It kind of made me realize I do want to know the gender but yet I still don't want to, kwim? Anyway... It was great to see our little one moving around in there, kicking and moving his/her feet, opening and closing his/her mouth taking big gulps of fluid. It was the best day I've had in a LONG time! Scott was so taken by it and I think it's finally real for him now. We got 8 pics to bring home and show the girls, they were pretty taken with the little one too. She said I'm measuring a bit bigger but only by a few days, so my date according to the u/s is October 29th, but it's not enough to make me change it in my mind.

Prenatal Appt. & Apples

I'm 18 weeks already! Can you believe it??? I had another prenatal appointment today, everything is going well and I've only gained 3 lbs so far. (Yippee!!) Blood work all came back negative, that's where they test for Down's and Spina Bifida, so that's good. Heard the heartbeat again at about 140 so it seems to be on the lower end of things, I think, pretty similar to Daelyn. AND my ultrasound is on Friday. I'm nervous that everything will be okay but also really excited to see my little baby!

Also exciting for us is that our apple tree is blooming, a LOT! Last year it didn't bloom more than a few flowers and we didn't get a good crop. We only made about 4 pies the whole winter. This year should be similar to 2 years ago where we got the wagon full, made pies all winter and gave away bags full to neighbours! I've still got my peeler/corer/slicer so I'm ready to go come end of summer!! :) Isn't it beautiful!?!

Piano Recital: Year 2

The Hailster had her second piano recital a couple of weeks ago and did great. I was glad to hear that her teacher wasn't having her play a classical piece from her lesson book, but went with something she enjoys a song from Les Miserable, Castle on a Cloud. Here's a video to share:

Easter pics

I guess I didn't post Easter pics yet this year, so I thought I would now. I haven't posted in a while and it looks like I'm gonna make up for it. LOL The girls got so much chocolate and stuff this year, we're still working away on it (well Daelyn's anyway) 5 bunnies each!!

These were the following weekend at the town wide Easter Egg Hunt put on by one of the local Churches. It was a lot of fun, with lots of eggs to look for, cookies, and hot chocolate as well. It's just to bad the weather was pretty cold still.
The Hailster actually went to Youth Group the night before and helped fill the plastic Eggs with candy. Yumm-o!

They even had face painting and Daelyn of course asked for a yellow duck. This poor lady's fingers were frozen!

I think we've got movement!

So in my last post, I mentioned the question of whether or not I was feeling baby moving. I've been trying to pay attention all week and I think it is baby that I'm feeling. The timing of the flutters are not gastrointestinal related, so I'm pretty sure that's what it is. It's so very light and if you're busy you likely wouldn't notice, but if I'm reading in bed or just sitting I get that little tickle feeling. It's so great, and I love this part of pregnancy! It will only get better and soon hopefully I'll be able to share this with Scott and the girls.

What a terrible updater! 1st prenatal appt

Gee and I said I would do better! Oh well.

So I had my first prenatal appointment May 1st. All went well, it was the usual stuff: height, weight, blood pressure, family history, my history, pee in the cup, physical exam, blah blah blah... but then I got to hear the heartbeat again. I didn't have the heart to tell the Dr. I've already heard it and acted a little excited when he found it! LOL For all those that are taking notes, when I finally got a count of it, it's around 156 - 160. So put that in your prediction thoughts for later. I have my u/s scheduled for June 5th, (what a great b-day present) and go back to my Dr. some time early June as well. I guess I better get that scheduled too. I also have some lab slips to go get the bloodwork done some time in the middle to end of May, they are so very relaxed here, quite nice.

I've been feeling okay, and am pleasently surprised that the morning sickness didn't amount to what it was last time. (knock on wood) I did seem to develope a cold, which is nasty when you can't take anything for it, but it's easing up now. Stuff noses can be a side effect of pregnancy, but I'm hoping not for me. It can take a hike anytime now!! I'm getting a belly now and people are starting to comment as well. I'm glad to be getting beyond that, "Is she just gaining weight" stage and into the "look at your belly!" stage. I can't tell if I'm feeling baby move around or not either. It's still pretty early but apparently it is possible especially with second and subsequent babies. I've been chalking it up to gas but that may not always be true. Daelyn wants to know when the baby will be kicking, thanks to some commercial (would you know I can't think of what it's for or even find it on the internet to show you) where this baby's foot pushes out of the momies tummy and kicks the dad in the face! LOL Unfortunatley not for a while sweetheart.

Alright I've spent way to much time looking for that dang commercial so I better head off to bed now. I'm pretty sure I've got some new scrapping layouts to post, but I'll save that for another day.

My latest scrap pages

I've done a few since I last posted and thought I'd share. Most of them are using products from my ct Designer Pamela Donnis, because she's put out some amazing stuff lately and they are so great to use!

This one is of me. Yes I know, it's probably the only one. LOL It's using Pamela's kit called Picture This available at Funky Playground Designs.


And this kit called Rise and Shine was perfect for this photo of D waiting patiently for her pancakes.


Pamela's Easter kit called Easter Hop is so cute with this pic of the girls from Last year. Yes I know, I'm a bit behind.


My friends daughter, is so unbelievable cute. Especially in this little cowgirl dress! I made this page using Pamela's Wild Wild West kit a colab kit she did with Krystal Hartley.




And this one is my favourite! Pamela created this super cute kit which is called April Sampler and is free with any purchase of her products at Funky Playground Designs. This was D last summer. :)

Blogger is being silly again and not letting me post pics. So if you'd like to see these a little closer up or with a description, you can see my layouts at my gallery here at Digishop Talk. No matter where my CT designers take me I will always post there, Elemental Scraps has new rules (not sure if I posted about that or not) and I am no longer posting there.