So SHOCKED!

So, today was the day.  Our BIG ultrasound was scheduled where we'd find our if Baby Hamm was a boy or girl.  Last night, our expert staller was procrastinating and wouldn't fall asleep, so Jarrod went in to lay with him for a minute.  He asked Gavin if the baby was a boy, what we should name it.  Gavin said, "Captain Hook!"  :)

This morning I was so antsy...heck, who am I kidding...I was antsy last night, too!  Of course, I had to document today with photos and video.  My Flip software isn't working for some reason, so once I get it figured out I will post the videos.  For now - here's today's story with a few photos!

I decided to start the morning off with a quick pic of myself at 19 weeks, 3 days!

On the way to my appointment, I stopped to drop off a few food kits and then had to stop at Chick Fil A for a sweet tea.  I haven't had sweet tea since getting pregnant, so I knew it would do the trick and get this little one moving around for the ultrasound.

I also ordered a small fry, since I knew if I didn't my stomach would start growling mid-ultrasound.  Gavin asked for one....he hates french fries.  But, I humored him and gave him one, expecting him to just hold it.  No, he decided to eat it...and proceeded to gag.  I had to pull over in a parking lot and help him get the fry out of him mouth so he would stop gagging.  Where did this child come from that he doesn't like any form of potato???  

We get to the appointment and had to wait like 20 minutes in the lobby.  Gavin kept himself busy by stacking bean bag chairs and climbing from chair to chair.

I had Jarrod snap a picture of the two of us, but neither of the boys wanted a picture together...

Then, Gavin wanted to take pictures of daddy.  I help him hold it and he snaps.  I thought this was hilarious!  A nurse came out and called someone else's name - like the 3rd girl that called back before us even though they came in after us.  Can you tell Jarrod was a little annoyed?

We finally got called back and she started the ultrasound right away.  She took all the measurements she needed while Jarrod kept asking if she could tell what it was yet...but she wasn't there yet.  At one point I shouted out, "It's a boy!" but she corrected me....it was just the umbilical cord.  We saw the feet, the legs, the brain, the heart...  She took a few fun shots of the baby in 3D/4D and we saw how the baby was using the placenta for a pillow.  Then it was finally time to check to see if this baby was a boy or a girl, and she said....

"This one's a GIRL!"

I was so shocked!  I really thought I was having another boy.  Jarrod asked her how accurate it was, and her response was, "Nothing is 100%, but my confidence level is pretty high.  It's either a girl or a little boy with very low self esteem."  LOL!

So, now I have to adjust to pink and princesses!  Wow!

Wordless Wednesday

19 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 19 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby Hamm is the size of a mango.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: +11lbs - up a pound from last week.

Maternity Clothes: Yep, pretty much everything (except sweats). 

Gender: Unknown....my gut says it's another boy right now though.  Jarrod still says girl.  

Gavin told me he thinks there's a boy AND a girl in my belly today.  

Movement: Finally feeling more on an almost daily basis.  Just light movement, but I'm sure it will get harder soon enough.

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good right now. 

What I miss:  Not much - trying to enjoy this one since it will probably be our last.

Cravings: I'm just always hungry these days.  

Symptoms:  I've been busy and haven't been stretching as much as I should, so my hip/sciatic pain is coming back.  Plus, I am now lucky enough to say I'm a pregnant girl that got to deal with the h word.  If you don't know what that is, consider yourself lucky.  And that's enough about that  on this blog!

Best Moment this week: Gavin's been talking to and singing to my belly more.  It's so cute!

  

Friendship

"Sometimes in life, you find a special friend. Someone who changes your life just by being a part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop. Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked door just waiting for you to open it. This is forever friendship. When you're down and the world seems dark and empty, your forever friend lifts you up in spirit and makes that dark and empty world suddenly seem bright and full. Your forever friend gets you through the hard times, the sad times and the confused times. If you turn and walk away, your forever friend follows. If you lose your way, your forever friend guides you and cheers you on. Your forever friend holds your hand and tells you that everything is going to be okay. And if you find such a friend, you feel happy and complete because you need not worry. You have a forever friend, and forever has no end." 
---Unknown


I have a couple friends going through some really tough times right now and of course, they're far away.  But I wanted them to know if they're reading this that I am always thinking about them and am always just a phone call away.  I love you guys!

Cheap Diapers!

I've posted about some deals I've been able to snag on diapers on my Facebook page and had some people ask me to explain it in more detail.  So, here you go!


We were considering (or should I say I was considering) cloth diapers this time around to help save us money on the diapers.  But, I never could fully convince Jarrod and once someone introduced me to Amazon Mom, I realized how I could get cheap diapers!  So, here's what you do.


First of all, start searching your parenting magazines for postcard sized coupons from Amazon.  They're in Parents, Fit Pregnancy, Parenting, and Baby Talk for sure.  Babies R Us and Burlington Coat Factory often have copies of these magazines for free for moms, so check there, too.  


Then, sign up on Amazon.com for the Amazon Mom program.  There you'll get discounts on diapers, wipes and other items you'll need for Baby along with free two day shipping.  When you click on the product you want, select the Subscribe and Save option (from what I've found this isn't always available for all products).  Then you basically sign up to have the product delivered on an automatic basis every month or two.  By doing this, you get an even bigger discount, and you can go in and cancel your subscription at any time.  Before finalizing your order, enter your coupon code for the added discount.  Certain coupons can even be stacked, allowing you to use more than one per order.


Now, to sweeten the deal, use Swagbucks!  If you sign up for Swagbucks [http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/mrspate22] you can earn Amazon gift cards!  What you do is use Swagbucks.com for your search engine instead of Google or whichever one you currently use.  I'll be honest and tell you it isn't always the greatest search engine, but I always use it first, and then try Google if I'm not happy with the results.  Randomly when searching, you'll be awarded 'bucks' that accumulate.  When you get to 450, you can get a $5 Amazon gift card.  I started using it about 4 months ago and have earned 4 gift cards.


So, when you take into account my Subscribe and Save discount, my coupon codes, and my Swagbucks gift cards, I've paid a total out of pocket of $6.63 for 2 cases of Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive diapers...over 300 diapers for less than $7!  That's about $0.02 per diaper.  :)  


If you have questions, email me or comment below.  If you're a fellow Amazon Mom user and want to add to this info, just leave a comment.  Happy Saving!