{2nd Trimester Boredom Busters}

We're at week 18 and counting. The counting is going very slowly. I never realized how boring the 2nd trimester would be for us. We're past the excitement of telling everyone we love our big news, but the countdown to birthday seems so far away.

In my bored state, I've come up with a few 2nd trimester boredom busters.

1. Start nursery planning. Zack and I have been scouting cribs. So far we've visited BabiesRUs and Pottery Barn. We haven't found "the one" yet. However, we do have one piece of furniture for the baby nursery. It's a beautiful dresser from Discoveries in Hammond. For those who may not know,  Discoveries has very unique, rustic statement pieces. To view their stuff click here.

Baby Bruce's New Vintage Dresser - which will also double as a changing table.

2. Buy Stuff for the baby. We're not finding out gender, and I'm not a huge fan of most shades of yellow or green, but we have been purchasing outfits for Baby Bruce.

3. Argue with your husband about baby names (jokingly, of course). Between Zack and I, we've vetoed any names after cities, towns, states, celestial beings or anything ending in a "y" or "ie" sound. The baby name game  may keep us busy up until the baby is born!

How far along: 18 weeks 6 days
Bump: I'm very much bumping! I went to bed one night with no bump, and the next morning it looked like I swallowed a melon.
Clothing: I've retired my jeans, and I'm almost ready to bust out the maternity gear!
Miss anything: Not really.
Movement: YES!!!! Only when I'm very still, but the baby is definitely moving.
Sweet treat of the week: Since it's Easter, I think I've eaten my weight in Peanut Butter Eggs.
Food aversions: It changes daily.
Shout-outs: My parents and Zack's parents. Thanks for buying Baby Bruce's first piece of furniture. You guys are the best grandparents ever.

{hey, hey pretty baby}

I know I haven't posted since my first post. Now that I'm past the 1st trimester, and well into my 2nd, I have new found energy, and commit to documenting the rest of my pregnancy.

Zack and I recently celebrated our 2 year anniversary on March 12. It was very special because not only are we celebrating 2 years of a wonderfully successful marriage, but we also have a soon to be new addition to our family. We received the best anniversary present because my checkup was scheduled for March 12, and we got to see Baby Bruce via ultrasound.

It's amazing how much the baby grows between ultrasounds. After this last photo shoot, I really think we're going to have a cool kid.

In the first shot of our baby, he/she was propped up with his/her legs crossed at the ankles and hand behind the head - just chillin in mama's belly.

In the second shot - a great profile view he/she was waving at the camera! Zack and I are both camera shy, but Baby Bruce seems to love the camera already.

How far along: 17 weeks 2 days
Anticipated date of arrival: August 26, 2013
Bump: The bump is steady growing. If I get brave enough, I'll add a bump picture soon!
Clothing: My sweet mother in law bought me some maternity pieces. I can't wait to wear them, but I'm holding on to my regular clothing for now. I know once you go maternity, there's no turning back.
Miss anything: I miss sleeping. Baby Bruce and hormones are keeping me awake at night.
Movement: YES!!!! I started feeling movement Sunday night.
Sweet treat of the week: Chocolate Marscarpone Mousse. It's delicious.
Food aversions: Not really. I'll pretty much eat anything in sight.
Exercise: I'm trying to stay fit and healthy with cardio training 3-4 days per week, lots of stretching and functional training using core strength and therabands.
Shout-outs: Zack - thanks for 2 wonderful years of marriage, and I look forward to many, many more.

Coming soon! - Another ultrasound (scheduled in April) and nursery planning.