Growing,Growing,Growing....

Here are some pics of me at 23 close to 24 weeks along! My belly bump is slowly, but surely starting to get bigger :) I'm finally starting to actually "feel" pregnant. Some easy tasks aren't so easy anymore and it's funny how you just adjust yourself to be able to bend down or move around a certain way. I have gained roughly 13-14 pounds and I'm really starting to feel it! My pregnancy book says my weight gain is right where it should be so I feel good about that. I'm still feeling just as good as before with a few minor things that aren't so fun. My back is starting to hurt, usually right when I wake up in the morning and before I go to bed at night. Also, the chairs at work don't really help much either. I'm still having some trouble sleeping and getting comfortable, but I definitely don't get up as much to use the restroom (at least for right now). I'm still staying active by doing my own little weight workouts and walking Deuce either at the park or around the neighborhood. So overall I'm doing really well! As for baby....Jaden is definitely working on his jabs and kicks. I feel him move all the time and I still get butterflies every time I do. I can't wait to meet our lil' man! We painted his room this weekend and it looks awesome! I love the color. We also did some furniture placement on where we thought things would look best. Doing all these little things make me so excited! My next appointment is on Monday (October 4th) and I will definitely update again then :)

IT'S A BOY!

So it's confirmed....Jaden Lee Seckinger is due January 20, 2011. We are so excited! My estimated due date was January 22nd, but Jaden is measuring a little ahead. The ultrasound today was absolutely amazing! He was very active and we got some great pictures. The heart rate was at 143bpm and he weighs about .83lbs (13.28oz). We saw Dr. Kolhagen today and she is so great....she said everything looks wonderful and measuring out just perfect. Jordan and I are so blessed! We can't wait to meet lil' man :) This weekend we will definitely get started on our registry items and possibly a paint color for the room. I'm so excited, I can hardly think straight :) My next appointment is October 4th. I will update again very soon. Here are some pics--

20 Week Update

I'm halfway there!! I can't believe how fast 20 weeks has gone by. I'm REALLY starting to "feel" pregnant now. There is pretty much no use in trying to hide the belly bump :) I bought my first pair of maternity jeans this weekend and I must say they aren't too bad. Not my cutest pair of jeans ever, but definitely not the worst. I'm still feeling really well...nothing major going on at all. The baby moves quite often now. I feel the baby move at least a few times a day....usually when I'm just sitting still is when I notice it the most. It really is an amazing feeling. Still no weird food aversions and I pretty much eat most of what I used to before the pregnancy. I have gained a good 10 pounds & I figure that's pretty good for the halfway mark :) Jordan and I are extremely anxious for our appointment tomorrow! BOY OR GIRL?? Ah, I'm so excited. I'm ready for baby to have a name! All the fun stuff starts really soon...painting the room, starting our registries, and the crib/changing table should be arriving in the mail any day now. I'm really enjoying this experience. I can still say that this all seems so surreal, but I couldn't be more happy. Jordan is going to be such an awesome father and I just hope that I can match up to everything he will have to offer. I think that's it for now because I will be updating again tomorrow after our appointment. Here are some 20 week pics....