22 week ultrasound

I had to go in today for another ultrasound. When we went at the beginning of this month they were unable to take all of the measurements they needed. Kayden showed her face as you see below but she did not cooperate well. The technician needed to take measurements of her heart and had a very hard time doing so. She tried for at least 20 minutes just to get this. The technician was pushing so hard on my stomach, I am sure there will be a bruise. In the end the technician got the measurements she needed of the heart.

Kayden weighs 1 pound 1 ounce and is very healthy. Gilbert does not like this picture below. He says it is kinda freaky but it is the only good one I had from today.

 

gDiapers

I had originally wanted to use cloth diapers for our baby. However, the day care is not going to do this. One day I was watching Good Morning America and discovered the gDiaper. The gDiaper is the first flushable diaper. It is a washable cover and then you insert the diaper, which looks like an oversized pad to me.

Here are a few facts about regular diapers:

Last year alone, 18-23 billion diapers went into landfills across America. That works out to be approximately 38,000 every minute and adds up to about 3.5 million tons of waste!

It takes up to 500 years for a disposable to biodegrade in a landfill. Just in time for your great, great, great, great, grandchild's birth. Not a very nice baby gift.

For an update on Kayden. In case you didn't notice we did pick a name for the baby, Kayden Maryse Biamby. We both really like the name Kayden and Maryse is Gilbert's moms name. You pronounce Maryse like Mah-reez. She is kicking a lot these days and I can feel the kicks getting stonger. My stomach continues to grow as well. My next doctor's visit is scheduled for August 7th.

20 weeks pregnant

I am half way through my pregnancy now. It is going so quickly. I remember the first three months were so slow and I though they would never end. Now I am feeling tired a lot I think from the heat. Gilbert is giving me B12 shots every week to help give me energy. I don't know if it is just me but it is hard to tie my shoe laces and I can't change the nail polish on my feet and it is uncomfortable to wear a seat belt.

The cool thing that has been happening is I can feel her kicking. I started feeling it slightly at 16 weeks and now I feel her moving off and on throughout the day. She is a very active baby.

Last week we had another ultrasound and we did confirm that it is a girl. My mom got to go to this one and she even showed her face this time. My mom and I did a lot of shopping while she was here. We had fun picking out baby girl clothes.

Here is an update on the baby's growth this week: She weighs 10 ounces and is 6.5 inches long. Her uterus is fully formed now and has primitive eggs in ovaries.

Trip to Key West

Gilbert and I went to Key West to celebrate our three year wedding anniversary. We had a wonderful time. We stayed in a cute bed and breakfast, Westwinds Inn. I can't belive I forgot to take a picture of it.

7 mile bridge


In Key West you have to walk every where and it was extremmly hot. One day we were there the heat index was 113. Next time we go we will rent a scotter or bikes. I was a little afraid to get on a bike pregnant this time. This is on our first day right before it started pouring. We were at the sea port.



The first night we went on a Ghost tour. Key West is supposed to be very haunted. It was a lot of walking but the stories were fun to hear. We didn't see any ghosts though. This is our tour guide.



We couldn't resist taking a picture of this dog we saw on the street.



The next set of pictures were at Sloppy Joes. We enjoyed going there for a drink (for me diet coke or water) and to listen to the music.





The next day we went snorkeling. We had a wonderful time doing this. I saw 4 nurse sharks and 2 spotted eagle rays. I still have to develop the underwater camera film.

This is the boat we went out on.


Snorkeling



Spotted Eagle Ray. I took a picture with the underwater camera but I have not developed the film yet.

Gilbert relaxing on the boat.



Coming in from snorkeling.


That evening we went out to dinner for our anniversary and went to listen to a live band later. It was very nice.

On our last day we walked around and did some shopping. Then we went to a Pirates Musuem. It was very well done. Then we went home since it was so hot. We can't wait to go back. It is a very cute town.

This marks the southern most point in the US and is 90 miles from Cuba.


This is at the Pirates Museum

Happy Anniversary!

Today is Gilbert and my three year wedding anniversary. We have grown so much and have been through a lot in these three years but I couldn't have picked a better person to experience life with. I am looking foward to our new adventure of being parents. I know that Gilbert is going to be a great dad and I can't wait to watch him with our daughter. I love you very much and look foward to the many years to come.

Vacation

Gilbert and I are on vacation! It could not have come at a better time. We are both exhausted and need a break. Hopefully we will get to rest because we have a lot planned.

My mom comes into town today. We are going to do a lot of baby shopping and on Tuesday she will go with use to my 19 week appointment. We are also having an ultrasound that day as well. I want my mom to experience this.

On Tuesday evening Gilbert and I go to The Police concert. Gilbert is very excited about this. He had told me before if I don't get tickets to this concert he would divorce. This is how much he wanted to go. We are going with some friends so it should be a wonderful time.

On Wednesday, my mom heads home. On Thursday Gilbert and I are heading to Key West for the weekend to celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary.

I should have plenty of pictures to post by the end of the week.

Floods

On Thursday we came home from work to find our neighborhood flooded. At some points the water was a little over the bumper of our Corolla. It was a huge mess. The front of our apartment complex was bad but the back where we live wasn't to bad. Gilbert and our friend Jean Max made me laugh because they refused to put their bare feet down in the water. They had me give them grocery bags to tie around their feet as you see below. By the next morning the water was gone thank goodness.

Baby Shower

While I was in NC I had a baby shower. Even thought it is kind of early I was not going to be back in NC again until after the baby so we went ahead and had a shower. My family did a wonderful job decorating and Stephanie organized some really fun games. I had such a wonderful time.


The diaper cake my sister made. Amazingly I got it home in one piece so I can put it in the baby's room.



Burwell, Brooke, Lindy, and Tonya (girl from Russia that the Stark's are hosting for the summer)

Me, Stephanie, Aunt Susan, and Aunt Peggy

Me, Dad, Hannah, and Burwell

Lori (Elizabeth's mom), Elizabeth (my best friend growing up), me, and Mom

Kathleen's wedding

Last weekend I went to NC for a friend from Meredith's wedding, Kathleen. It was a very beautiful wedding and it was so nice to see old friends. Below are some pictures from the wedding.


Jason and Kathleen


Rachel and Bennett


Me, Kathleen, Rachel, and Stephanie


Stephanie and I

It's a ....

First of all, sorry it took me so long to post today. The good news is everything is fine with the baby. We were able to see its spine, brain, kidneys, adrenal glands, stomach, arms, and legs. The baby was face down so we did not get to see its face and its legs were crossed. However, we are 99% sure its a GIRL. Her heartbeat was 143 beats per minute. We do go back in 4 weeks for another ultrasound. So hopefully she will cooperate.

Gilbert and I were confident that we were having a girl. He wanted a girl first and I wanted a boy first. But most of all we want a healthy baby. We have a few names in mind which I am not going to announce until we make a final decision.

Ultrasound Today at 1:30

I am back from NC and had a wonderful time. I will post later about my trip.

Today I go for my ultrasound and find out if we are having a boy or girl! I will update when we get back from the appointment.