Changes & Upgrades

This past week was filled with projects. First, I painted baby's room. It's a light gray, but it has a blue tint to it. I'm digging the color. You can see what the previous color was through the door out in the hallway.

While I was working on the bedroom, Dan was downstairs stripping a dresser that we are going to use for our changing table. I think I had the better project. This dresser had about 5 coats of paint so it was a beast. He still has some more to scrape off, but he ran out of stripper, so he called it a day.

I decided while I had all the paint supplies out that I would go ahead and paint our guest bathroom. Now that this bathroom has a fresh coat of paint, the only project I have left in here is the tile floor. Dan and I are going to try to do that next month. Right, Dan?

The weather has dropped below 100 now, so that must mean it's fall. :) I love this time of year! I started setting out the few fall things I have around the house. It's time for cider, pumpkins, fire pits, caramel popcorn, and NO A.C!

 In other news: We've decided to sell the Cadillac. I know I mentioned selling the Alero (and we're still going to do that), but for now we're going to get rid of the CTS because we can make more money on it. Plus, now that Dan has his Camaro, we don't need three cars, so the CTS lost. Sorry CTS. You're a good car, but this is strictly a financial decision. Nothing personal.

Dan's been making some slight improvements to his Camaro. I generally stay our of the way, but every now and then I'll go out to the garage and see if I can be of some assistance. Ha!

Baby is moving all the time now. He hasn't bothered my sleep yet, but I feel him throughout the day. Every time he's wiggling I try to put Dan's hand over the spot so he can feel it, but so far Baby stops every single time. Already stubborn :)

Have a great weekend, Everyone!

20 Week Ultrasound

 

Today we had our 20 week Dr. Appointment and Ultrasound. 20 weeks! We're already half-way there! He's going to be here before we know it

 

Our Ultrasound was our first appointment of the day.  The Ultrasound Tech said our baby was very co-operative. I wish I could take credit for his behaviour :) They took all his measurements and vitals and the Dr said everything looked great.  We did get some cute photos from the visit, and although we don't have a picture of it, at one point he had his legs up above his head!

 

Here are his little feet together

His spine (which I think is such a cool thing to look at)

His leg...winding up to kick me, if I remember correctly :)

*side note: I started feeling him this past weekend.

His face

And finally a sweet little profile picture. All together now- Awwwww

Next was my Dr Appointment, where they checked my blood pressure, and weight, and the baby's heartbeat (I think it's been 160 every time we've been in there). They also checked to see how I was doing on a lower dose of Asthma medicine, and with a good report, the Dr has decided to try me completely off the meds. There was absolutely no change going to the lower dose from my last visit, so hopefully this next step works!

Everything else has been going well. We bought the paint for the baby's room, so as soon as I can convince Dan to do it (painting isn't his thing), then we'll start putting up some decorations and furniture.

Happy Tuesday, Everyone!

Nursery plans

On Wednesday I had my 18 week Dr. appointment. We got to hear his heartbeat (you'll be happy to know little baby Cox is doing well), and the doctor put me on a lower dose of medication for my Asthma. Everything looks good, and we have another appointment in two weeks. We also have our appointment for the Ultrasound with the Doctor at the same time.

 

In more baby news: Dan and I went to Baby's R Us to register for the nursery. I know I'm a new mother, but I feel there are many many things they wanted us to register for that are not necessary. I'm just saying....

 

Today, while at Target, I came across this adorable blanket that I'm going to use for my nursery color scheme.

 

 

We were already planning on doing a (vintage) transportation theme (since that's what Daddy does), but I'm not really into the matchy bedding, lamps, etc. The walls are going to be a nice gray (since we are military and will most likely move), and I'll be painting an extra dresser we have a lime green. The dresser is also going to double as the changing table. I'd like to decorate with some license plates we have from all the places we've lived. I'm going to hang those near the ceiling, possibly over some tall bead board (I love me some bead board) :)

 

Here are a few other things that I'd love to have in the room (up high, of course)

I love this metal sign

Isn't the small propeller adorable?

This room is nautical, but I love a lot of the features