Not much has been going on baby wise. I can definitely tell that my waistline is expanding and we are still preparing the house. There has been a change in my hair as far as it's ability to style and hold volume and my face also likes to show that my hormones are changing. It's worth it though. I did receive some nice baby clothes from my Aunt Betty and her Daughter in Law Mary while they were visiting. They were so cute and appreciated. I loved hanging them up in the room because that is about all that is baby related in there so far except for a few onesies I purchased a little while back. I also have been arranging my schedule for next semester. I had to e-mail a few professors to find out if chemicals would be used in the classes that could harm the baby. So far, so good. I hope to take Painting I, Mural Painting, Serigraphy (screen printing) and Relief Print Making. Still waiting for next Thursday; I really hope we get to find out the sex.

The baby is sitting upright with the head on top and the little bump about half way down is a hand. So cute.
This ultrasound was taken last Wednesday. It was fantastic because we could see the baby move around and wave it's arms. It's incredible for only 11 weeks of life. I will go back on Nov 5th; it will be possible that the doctor will be able to determine the sex on that appointment. I hope so, I can't wait to paint the nursery and buy 'stuff.' Sorry about the quality, I took a picture of the ultrasound rather than scanning it. In the future I will make it over to mom's to scan it in. They checked the size of the baby and the predicted due date is still between May 10th and 15th.

And for fun, here is another picture of Russell and I:

Blue

I took the at home gender test today and it said... BOY! I've read online that there have been correct predictions and also incorrect ones but I didn't expect any different. We'll know if in a few weeks if it's right or not. I think I will be excited if it is a boy but would love a girl too.

I go back for another ultrasound on Wednesday. Hopefully their new machine will be operating so we can get an accurate size and due date etc.

I can't eat anything without being immediately stuffed and having that fullness last for a very long time. I think I need to eat smaller, more frequent mini meals.

Russ and I spent a great bit of the day thinking of what needs to be done around the house for the baby. I know it is far off but we're talking possible remodeling and new flooring in certain areas so we're trying to get this done asap. It seems like all of our weekends keep filling up fast so I know the baby will be here before we know it and we don't want to be stuck unprepared.

I made my first trip to Babies R Us with my mom the other day and she purchased a prenatal heart monitor for us. She thinks it will help with me worrying about the pregnancy if I can hear the heart beat at home. It can't be used until later in the pregnancy but it will be nice to have.

I know it's the first week in October so I should be taking that at home gender test however I think I am going to wait more towards the end of next week to insure proper results. It's hard to wait.

Saw Zombieland today and as if my tendency to be squeamish wasn't enough the baby felt it was necessary to create my first bout of nausea. Luckily I held my cookies.