25 Weeks, 5 Days

Here's a new photo at 25 weeks, 5 days. Melissa took this one of me with my new Kate Spade diaper bag she got me for Christmas. It's so cute and not too girly for Jeff to carry!

We have been having a great time seeing our friends and family in Illinois. Baby Burchfield has been kicking like crazy lately and my mom and sister got to feel him, so that was fun. We also got to SEE him kicking one night at my sister's house. My stomach was "rolling" a little bit :-) We happened to be watching the movie "Knocked Up" at the time, too. Hehehehee...

23 Weeks

Here's a photo from 23 weeks (and 2 days!) Does white make you look bigger? YES!

I am at home relaxing while Jeff works at the guard today. Went to the gym this morning, got my nails done...it's been a productive day :-) I need to finish Christmas shopping soon, so I plan to go to Kohls and Target today. My two favorite places lately!

We got our first baby gifts in the mail this week - baby gym from Tammy and bouncer seat from my mom and sister. Yay! Baby Boy Burchfield is still moving around quite a bit and Jeff felt him move the other day!

Back from Hawaii!

Not really a true "babymoon" but Jeff had to go to Hawaii with the Army National Guard, so I just had to go, too! I spent some time on the beach and shopping alone, but we got to go to Pearl Harbor together then we got to drive around the island on Sunday.

The 6-hour flight wasn't as bad as I imagined and I was surpisingly comfortable with a pillow behind my back. (Jeff took another flight on an Air Force plane).

That's my newest and biggest pregnancy complaint in month 5--back pain! My doctor said it could be from gall bladder issues, but it doesn't seem to be since I don't have the pain after eating certain foods. I think I may have pulled something and now I just have normal pregnancy back pain as well.

The last couple weeks have been great because I've felt the baby move (I'm pretty sure now, but wasn't so sure at first...is that gas or a baby?!?) Now I think I'm actually feeling him kick :-) He kicked me somewhat hard for the first time while I was on the plane and I almost laughed out loud because it was so weird!! Jeff hasn't had a chance to feel him yet, but it's getting more frequent so I'm sure he'll catch it soon.

I am now getting very excited to go back and visit everyone in Illinois for Christmas. Melissa and Beth are planning a baby shower on December 20 so I am so excited for that, too!

21 Weeks

Here's a couple more belly shots at almost 21 weeks! I look tired because I just came home from the gym :-)

Belly - 19 Weeks

Here's a new belly shot from 19 weeks. Tomorrow is 20 weeks so I'll do another one. I think I've really grown in the last week even. Just a week or two ago, Jeff was telling me I looked good and didn't look fat at all. Now, it's "hahaha...you're fat now!" He's lucky I'm not easily offended by that kind of stuff. Now if he starts telling me my butt is big or I look fat in other areas, I'll probably start bawling!!

It's a BOY!

Sorry it's been so long since I posted, but if you haven't already heard . . . it's a BOY! Still working on names, but his middle name will be Thomas after Jeff's dad who passed away in March.

Let's see...what has happened since I last posted. Had the ultrasound where we found out the sex. We didn't get a good photo of him because he was in a weird spot, but we could definitely see he was a boy! He is growing along well and they still need to get some more measurements if he'll ever move out of his favorite spot. I'm sure I'll have another ultrasound in the beginning of December. My next appointment is December 3.

Boy or Girl? Stay Tuned!

We find out (hopefully) this Friday at 2:45 p.m. I'm hoping the baby doesn't decide to have crossed legs or I will be very upset! I am ready to start planning a nursery and I need to know what colors/designs to do. Jeff is doing a good job of cleaning all of the Army/police crap out of that room, so we're making some headway, but once I know the sex, I admit I'll probably go crazy wanting to buy everything we'll need. I get stressed just thinking about it.

I'll try and remember to post on here after I hear the news, so check back Friday night!