One Lucky Girl!!!

After doing lots of research and test driving, I found a stroller that I like. Ron never gave me much of a budget, so I had a few that I liked. So one Saturday morning (after a late night with the Ciaccio boys, thanks guys!) me and one very hung over husband went to breakfast. While we were eating he asked about the stroller I had picked out. I told him that the store is just down the street if he wants to look at it...

So we made our way over to the store and showed him the one that I wanted, but since he was paying for it, the decision was his... Well they had a number of other strollers and he saw the bugaboo, which he felt was better quality and much lighter, PLUS the Ciaccio's and Zajak's have said only good things about it. Well... WE GOT IT!!!

I never in a million years would have expected it or considered it much of a possibility but Ron made a few good points... most importantly it's light weight and I'll be able to carry it up the stairs much easier than most other strollers...

So thank you to my wonderful and generous husband for my fancy stroller!!! YOU ROCK!!!

Week 22

The room:

We are getting closer... paint and most the of furniture is in!! Just need to finish the closet now!

Registering is near complete... went a little crazy at Babies-R-Us, check it out! (also at Pottery Barn Kids and Target)

We had a nice Memorial Day weekend... Spent some time at the beach in Indiana (like an idiot, didn't put on any sunscreen and got a tad bit burned) then had a nice time at the BBQ Monday.... All the kids played so well... can't wait till next year when the newest additions will be joining in the festivities!!

Week 21... The crib

Our big accomplishment this week was the assembly of the crib and changing table WITHOUT any fighting or raised voices!!!

Lefty seems to like it!!!



I picked the paint color and Ron says he will be painting the room this weekend...

Next on the list of to do... Registering!!

Watch Me Grow 2

Finally took another picture:

Week 20 IT'S A......

GIRL!!!!!!!

So we had our big u/s!!!! Check out the pics...
View of face with hand over nose:

Profile with arm reaching for leg!?! :

View of her spin as she was curled up into a ball:

The Girly shot: Another profile... Some say she has Ron's nose?!?!?

Baby Swan was on the shy side and kept her hand over the face for most of the time. Currently in a breech position (but babies move a lot so most likely won't last long) She was curled up in a ball for most of the time and made it a challenge for the tech and me (had to lay on my side to get some measurements).

At one point she took a hand and held it out up near the *wand* almost like saying enough already!!! Wish I would have asked for a copy of that pic (oh well!) Overall everything looks great and right on target!!

Next appt is the glucose test (not looking forward to that!) Two more monthly appts before the every other week appt start (where does the time go!!)

Will be heading home for Mother's Day on Sunday (not looking forward to the drive, uh but will be great to see everyone)

Week 19

Busy weekend... Christening party and a baby shower (co-ed) Think Ron enjoyed himself plus got an idea of all the stuff we need!!!

Ron went into a mini nesting mode and started to clear out the office (will be nursery) We have a pile of stuff to give away sitting in the living room (hope to have it all gone soon)

The crib and changing table have arrived!!! Still in the boxes but at least they are in our possession!! Time to start thinking about decor... But first must find out the sex!! (only a few more days now!!)

And the big news of the week.... Starting to notice more and more movement!!! It is still very suttle. I notice it mostly in the morning and right before bed but will occasionally notice a little flutter during the day. Very exciting!!!

Week 18

One more week down, almost half way there!!

Overall a good week!! Made it to my pre-natal strenght & strech class as well as a water aerobics class!!! Can't wait till the weather is nice and it's outside!!

We got the crib and changing table ordered (thanks T!!!) Now just need to find the bedding. I'm leaning towards a frog theme but not easy to find, so may end up with frog accessories and pick out a green and blue (or pink!?!?)set. {one more week!!! What will it be... A he or a she?!?!?!?!?}

Spent some time looking at strollers... found a few that I like but want Ron to test them out as well and his opinion too!

Spent last night with Kathryn and the kids (boy do the grow up fast!!!) We had a great time and the little ones where VERY well behaved!! Mr. Christopher is getting so big (no surprise with who his father is!!) and Caroline is such a cutie!!!

Cheryl is home are recovering from surgery nicely, thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!!

Patty and her sisters are on there way to the derby (have fun girls!!! Enjoy a mint julip for me!!!)

And can't forget a Birthday shout out!!! Happy Birthday DADDY!!! (Angela too!) Hope you enjoy your gift!!!