Nursery.... check.

We had our last scheduled ultrasound this morning. From here on out we will just be measuring my belly and listening to his heart at the upcoming appointments, unless there is a reason that comes up later, the doctor feels that we have a healthy baby and are right on track and there is no need for anymore ultrasounds. They confirmed once again that we are indeed having a boy! (With all these early predictions turning out wrong around me lately I was happy to hear that.) He is 12oz and is looking healthy and strong. I have not felt any major kicks but the ultrasound tech said that with his size it is only a matter of days before it will begin. I am excited to start feeling him all the time. (Zeb may hear sing a different tune when I am trying to sleep and the little man is going to town in there! Lol)

We started and completed construction on the nursery last week. Zeb had the help of a friend that does home restoration to install the new crown molding and chair rail. It all turned out beautifully! Exactly as I had imagined it would be. We also received our nursery furniture last week. My husband, being the great man that he is, spent the whole day Friday painting the nursery and then the whole evening putting together the furniture. It all looks great. I will admit, it is a little surreal seeing the crib in that room… puts it all into reality. A great and wonderful reality…

For all of you that know me well, you know that it doesn't take long for me to get my hands on a room and start decorating. I’ve already found some great nautical finds! I’m making burlap curtains tonight, I’ll post pictures of all the fun décor details as I get them the way I want them.

And on to the baby registering! I can’t believe I’ve been able to hold off this long! I am looking forward to dinner with my girlfriend Katy and registry shopping. She is going to make sure I register for all the right items and the ones I actually need, since I have NO CLUE what I will need.

Should be fun!!!  

***21 week Belly Picture!***

PREGNANCY TRACKER!

How far along? Week 21- Baby is the size of a banana and weighs approx 12oz

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 10 lbs so far

Maternity clothes? Yes, but today I'm wearing pre pregnancy work pants with a safety pin in them. :) 

Stretch marks? No. (I hope I never have to change this answer...)

Sleep: Sleeping well... been extra tired lately so the naps are coming back into the picture again.

Best moment this week: Everything that happened in the nursery this week! Walls, furniture, decor... all of it!

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Movement: Light kicks at night
Food cravings: Fruit is back on the list. Strawberries and pineapple sound amazing.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Yes!
Gender prediction: BOY... confirmed once again today.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy Happy!!! :)
Weekly Wisdom: “Sometimes you will never know the real value of a moment until it becomes a memory"-Enjoy every moment!
Milestones: Nursery construction is complete!

HALFWAY THERE!!!

I can't believe that we are already halfway through this incredible journey! It has flown by...
Mommy and baby are doing great. I still feel wonderful and I am truly enjoying this time with my little man. I feel a strong connection with him already. I feel comfort in knowing he is always with me. No matter how bad my day is or how great it is... he is there... just hanging out sharing my day with me.
(and waiting for me to devour my next cupcake)
Little man got his first good dose of the lake life this weekend (and we worked on our tan while doing so). We spent most of the weekend out on the water. While riding around on the lake I thought about my second half of this pregnancy journey. No doubt majority of it will be spent on the lake, and majority of that time consists of boat rides and gentle rocking of our boat that will put you to sleep in a matter of seconds. So I started wondering... am I setting my son up to only find comfort while on a boat? While most of his time in the womb will be spent on boat, once he enters this world he may expect nothing less than the soothing bounces and rocks the boat offers... and if he is anything like his father, it is destined to be his happy place. I can see it now, cruising the marina in the boston whaler at 2 in the morning to put the baby back to sleep...
We can't wait to have him in our life, take him on boat rides, teach him to fish, and take him on walks through the marina. While most dads are teaching their sons how to through a football, my husband will be teaching his son the difference between a cabin cruiser and a runabout, the best places to catch a carp and how to "brand them" with your initial before throwing them back, and of course how to drive a boat.
Thinking about the future is always exciting but the present is just as exciting. I am creating life. That is still mind blowing to me...
We can't wait to meet you ZEB JEROME BARBEE V!!!! See you in 20 weeks!! xoxo

PREGNANCY TRACKER!
How far along? Week 20 (halfway) baby is the size of a small cantaloupe and weighs approx 10oz
Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 8 lbs so far
Maternity clothes? Yes I bought some maternity pants for work and a pair of maternity jeans that changed my life... lol 

Stretch marks? Nope hope to keep them at bay with the Coco butter
Sleep: Like a rock but I get up about once a night for the bathroom which is annoying
Best moment this week: Ordering the nursery furniture. Should be here soon! I'll post pics once it is put together.
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Movement: Feeling the flutters and "popping" sensation when I am going to sleep. No blunt force kicks to the abdomen yet.
Food cravings: Cupcakes are the craving of the week :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Yes, you can now tell I'm "with child"... And the belly rubbing has begun! lol
Gender prediction: BOY... little Zeb the FIFTH!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but looking different...
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Weekly Wisdom: “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.”
Milestones: Halfway there!!! wooo hooo!!!