Paintings for Nursery

July 30, 2012: I worked for 7 hours painting these canvas' for my beautiful baby boys room! I just need to add a few more touches :)

Chalkboard!!!

July 30, 2012: I was at hobby lobby today and saw a large chalkboard at a very great price. I decided to buy it because I had seen a really cool idea that someone had done during their pregnancy. They had their entire pregnancy and well I'm going to start at 22 1/2 weeks :)

The Baby Crib/Changer Combo!

July 28, 2012: The beautiful crib came in today and we put it together! It's perfect!

22 weeks!

July 26, 2012: At my check up today Ty's heart rate was 144 then he began to move around a ton to get away from the fetal doppler heart monitor and it jumped all the way to 150! I guess he's not a fan of the Doppler lol

How far along? 22 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 15 lbs
Cravings: grapefruit
Aversions: chocolate
Stretch Marks: not yet
Wedding Ring on/off. On
Special moments: seeing my friend Oluchi's baby girl 3D Ultrasound pics. She's beautiful :)
Movements: baby is doing karate on my lower left side.
Sleep: wake up every hour to pee or shift sides.

How I told my hubby I was Prego!

July 26, 2012: I was going through some left over boxes from our move and found the box that I surprised my husband with when I told him I was pregnant. Here's a short version of the story: I was anxiously waiting for Justin to get home from work. While I waited and kept myself from blabbing the news over the phone. I found a box, drew and cut out a pink and blue key with possible baby names on them
then put it on a thin key ring. I wrote a note that said "We're not the only ones moving in..." and placed it in the box alongside the keys. When Justin got home I told him I got him a present and placed the box in his hands. He opened it and was so happy, shocked, excited, etc and so on. We both shed tears of joy. One of the best days of our lives :)

Little Justin

July 25, 2012: Just a cute picture of my handsome husband, Justin, as a little boy. He has been a cutie his entire life :) (Justin is the brunette on the right)

Almost 22 weeks

July 25, 2012: I am 1 day away from being 22 weeks. I have a little bump but I sure do love that tiny bump :)

Registering

July 21-22, 2012: We had so much fun registering. My feet were aching by the time we were finished. Newborns require so many things! We went with the in laws Suzie and Doug. They were extremely helpful and bought us our 1st crib/changer and glider for Ty's room. We are so appreciative and lucky! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Painting the Nursery

July 19-25, 2012: My progress so far. Painting those stripes can be very tedious. My favorite part was finally applying the paint after working forever on measuring the lines and taping them, phew! I still need to paint the canvas' and book shelves that I will be hanging on the walls.

Nursery Ideas!!

June 18, 2012: Now that I know our sweet baby is a boy I can finally decorate his room. I'm thinking sports theme! When we moved into our home his room was already a bright pastel green, so to make it easy we decided to go with it.

Lake Conroe/ Gender Reveal

July 12, 2012: We headed to Lake Conroe for the Paschal Family Vacation. Everyone bit into a cupcake to see if the inside was blue or pink. I was 20 weeks! Half way there!! By the way...Its a BOY!

It's a BOY!

July 10, 2012: Almost 20 weeks and so happy to find out that my little belly was filled with a sweet little baby boy! My husband sure was a proud daddy! He was really wanting a boy badly lol I went straight to the nail salon to have them paint some blue on my toes! My mom knew all along that it was a boy :)

Aha! A little bump!

June 23, 2012: Finally my bump has emerged! Well my bump and a few extra pounds lol We were at Aaron and Ashley's wedding. Congrats to them! I was 17 weeks and doing the wobble at the reception lol

Baby's 1st move!!

June 18, 2012: We felt the baby move for the first time! It felt like little flutters. So amazing!

Heart Rates/ Still no bump

June 14, 2012: At our 16 week check up and still no bump, but excitedly waiting. The 1st time we heard our baby's little heart beat it was magical and every time after that it was just as great :)

May 16, 2012-1st HR: 164 (12 wks)
June 14, 2012-2nd HR: 147 (16 wks)
June 28, 2012-3rd HR: 145 (18 wks)

Fishing in Port Lavaca

June 9, 2012: In Port Lavaca hanging out with our awesome friends Aaron and Ashley. We went fishing! 15 weeks pregnant and not liking snow-cones, they are too sweet! Eww :( All I seem to enjoy are very very sour and salty food.

Hanging out in Huntsville

May 26, 2012: Hanging out in Huntsville with the best in laws ever! Also getting ready for a fun weekend at Lake Livingston, jet skis! 13 weeks and feeling yucky but still very excited! O another aversion ... Refried beans... Yuck!

Parents moving to Iowa :(

June 2, 2012: My dad got a great coaching job at a college in Iowa and my hubby and I were trying to help with the moving. I was 14 weeks and still feeling tired and having bad indigestion. My wonderful hubby took a pick of my belly to send to my brother. I was trying to poke something out lol

Our 1st Ultrasound!

April 19, 2012: We went to our first prenatal appointment, 1:30 pm, and got our first ultrasound :) I was 8 weeks pregnant and feeling super tired. My aversions were chocolate and coffee my pre-pregnancy must haves. I also started to have bad indigestion. By the way Baby Paschals expected arrival date is November 29th !!

I'm Pregnant!!

March 23, 2012: The day we closed on our new home and the day we found out I was pregnant. 2 blessings in one day!!