23 week update

Baby and mommy are growing growing. He kicks a lot more now, actually he kicks just about all day and it is full blown kicks, you can see it from just looking at my stomach now; it is amazing! Sleeping is starting to get difficult but I was never a GREAT sleeper in the first place. I went to the DR. yesterday for a UTI/bladder infection test, all was good. They weighed me.. at this point I have only gained 10 lbs the whole pregnancy. I haven't been trying to watch my weight, believe me I eat what I want and how much I want, I will deal with the weight afterwards but I am glad that it is only 10 lbs at this point.

This weekend we are going to paint the nursery (well Matt & my brother are) but I am so excited to see his nursery coming together. The color of the walls are going to be "BLUE EYES". which I just think sounds sweet. It seems like we are starting to get a lot for him already but I know we need so much more before he gets here. I love seeing everything come together!

Picture at 23 weeks 3 days

All for our little monkey

This week started the process of moving out everything in our "computer room" which will now be the NURSERY :) We are cleaing out the closet, moving out the computer into the spare bedroom, moving my scrapbook stuff (which yes, is a lot), etc. We (Matt) has made a lot of progress. He has moved around the bed and furniture in the spare room to adjust to the computer as well as cleaned out that closet and put things in the attic to adjust to the new "stuff" we have to keep in that closet now. We have picked out the paint for the nursery so Matt along with my brother and dad will hopefully be painting in the next few weeks. We have yet to order the crib but know which one we want it's just a matter of getting it.. A lot of work but SO WORTH IT!

Picture of the crib bedding we picked out. Walls will be different and the decor I have picked is different but is going to look so cute for our "little monkey"

Car Seat & Stroller we picked out. I spared the pictures of Matt putting it together, I figured he wouldn't want them posted.. he's showing his better side in most of them (hehe)

Of course I had to insert a belly picture.. 22 weeks 2 days

First Shopping Trip

Matt & I made our first BABIES R US shopping trip this weekend. It was interesting. We made a start on buying things with help from family, we bought the stroller and car seat to match, high chair and we found a nursery theme! I had saw it online and when we ran across it we both liked it and just had to get it, plus it was on clearance so how could we pass it up? Babies R Us was out of all the decor which I would have wanted to make everything match but i will find something in place of those things and his room will look awesome! The crib bedding and theme is green and blue with brown monkeys and we're thinking of doing the walls a light blue. I am very happy with it and I know our "little monkey" will love it too!

Growing Belly

I have finally begun to form a belly which other people can tell. I have been able to tell for quite a while due to snug pants that I had to leave unbuttoned and having to buy new shirts and pants but NOW the whole world can see how BABY BOY Snider is growing :) Here's a new picture at 21 weeks 3 days

We're having a Precious Baby...

BOY!!!! We are so happy and excited with this news. Baby Boy Snider was weighing in at 15 oz. and heartbeat was 144 BPM. Everything was looking good with Baby and Mommy to be :)I have only gained 5lbs the whole pregnancy which I am surprised about since I eat double servings constantly but I do still try to eat good things. Finding out we are having a BOY made this whole pregnancy seem that much more real. It will be so much fun picking out a name, nursery, clothes, etc. Now, it's time to get started planning!

Here is a 4D Ultrasound Picture from the DR. He wouldn't let us get a good shot but I love this picture with his hand and everything. I love the 4D it is so amazing what you can tell from outside the stomach. I can't wait to see how much he grows from now to next ultrasound and then compare to when he is born. This is a wonderful process and I am absolutely loving every minute.

nursery

Now that we are only a weekend away from finding out what BABY is I started looking at nursery room decor :) I haven't shared with Matt yet so I am not sure what his thoughts are but these are only a few I like; of course you will be able to tell the difference between the girl and boy room.








HOW WILL WE EVER CHOOSE?! These are only a FEW that I liked looking around online. This is going to be so exciting planning and getting everything ready for our little babe :)

20 weeks

So now that I am caught up on all the important stories and facts I can share with you where I am now. This past weekend I was officially at the half way mark!! I am starting to finally show a little and yes I have started to gain my weight back that I lost and even some more. The snow this past weekend gave me a chance to relax, which I love days like this and simply the weekends because since I have started doing more and being myself again I feel like I still need a few days to re-group every weekend. We find out next Monday what BABY is and we will actually be able to stop catching ourselves say "it" when referring to our precious gift that is far more than an "it". This will also be the starting point of planning a nursery, what colors, what to buy, etc. It will be fun posting and sharing with you this important event that is happening in our lives. I feel more and more kicks everyday and I absolutely love the feeling. It gives me a reassuring that everything is A-OK! Below is a picture of me and baby growing! BABY is said to be as big as a canteloupe. :)