Cape Fear Maternity & Baby Expo

Mom and I are heading to Wilmington tonight because tomorrow we're going to the Cape Fear Maternity & Baby Expo . It's their 8th annual show and it's only $5 to get in. It looks like they should have some interesting stuff. I am looking forward to it!

While in Wilmington, we are also going to look into some things for my brother's wedding this June. Yes... that is correct... my brother is getting married June 6th and I (being 25 weeks pregnant) will be a bridesmaid! This is not the first time a pregnant woman has been a bridesmaid so I'm not really worried about it. I just need to find a dress that will fit then! Sarah (the bride) has chosen a beautiful dress from David's Bridal (the color is 'Pool blue'), however they no longer offer them in maternity styles. So, I'm going to see if I can find one similar, with an empire waist! I am hoping this one , in 'Pool blue', will work. Besides the dress, we want to see if we can find a beach house to rent for the week of the wedding.

It should be a fun weekend, despite the terrible weather. What happened to sunny 80* from two days ago???

Story Time

So, we have accumulated quite a few books recently. Here's what we are reading now:

What to Expect When You're Expecting - Just a great week by week guide to what new things baby is doing. It also has personal experiences from other moms so you know you're not alone!

The BabyCenter Essential Guide to Pregnancy & Birth - Also a great week by week guide with tips and advice.

The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy - A light-hearted guide without the technical/medical talk!

And, finally, I just got Pregnancy Sucks for Men for Kevin. It looks like it will be a humorous guide to help Kevin cope with the challenges pregnancy brings to BOTH of us!

Yoga, anyone?

I signed up for a prenatal yoga class. (I'll go every Tuesday night for 10 weeks)

My first one was last night. It was great! 10 women, all about my age. Some were due in September, some this Summer and a couple were due this Spring! Prenatal yoga is a little different than regular yoga... no laying on your tummy or back... mostly seated positions and standing upright positions. It was so nice to stretch and focus on breathing. I think this will be very helpful for me.

As an added bonus, studies have shown that women who stay active through pregnancy usually have approx. one hour shorter labors!

BIG news!!!

I am pregnant!!!

Baby Thomas is due September 21st 2009 and we are so excited! Today I am 12 weeks and 1 day along. Next Monday, I will officially begin the 2nd trimester.

I have been feeling great... tired and hungry, but that comes with the territory. My next doctor's appointment is scheduled for March 25 (I will be 14 weeks and 2 days then). We have decided to go to Western Wake Hospital in Cary. Not only is it a short drive from our house, but we took a tour and felt very comfortable there. They just renovated the women's pavilion, too!

So, we have a lot to do in the next 6 months. I am thrilled, though, and can't wait to start planning everything. I already have the nursery decorated in my mind! Now, we just need to find a home for everything that's in the office... I mean, NURSERY! :)

Snow in March?!

Really? We got almost 3 -4 inches of snow the beginning of this week! Now, this weekend, it's going to be almost 80! That's NC weather for you... I have to say that I am really ready for Spring and Summer now. I can't believe it snowed three times this winter and not one of those was in Dec. or even near Christmas! :P

Come on warm weather! I am ready!!!