"What's 'It' "?

So I picked up Haley from daycare the other day and as she got in my car, the Marvin Gaye song "Let's Get It On" came on. Here is our interaction:

Haley: "Daddy, what's this song?"

Josh: "It's called Let's Get It On."

Haley: "Let's get what on?"

Josh: "It"

Haley: "What's it?"

Josh: "How about we listen to something else..."

I am DEFINITELY not ready to have that conversation yet.

B-I-G

We had another ultrasound yesterday because my Dr. said I am measuring big. Well, there is a reason. After taking all measurements, the baby is about 5 and 1/2 lbs and is in the 94th percentile for size. We hear the that the baby either doubles in size from here to birth or adds 1/2 lb a week. That would make this baby between 9-11 lbs! These things can be off by a pound either way. Josh asked to make sure there were not 2 in there. :)
The ultrasound was amazing. We actually saw the baby's face! It was like a photograph. We went back to it several times. Round chubby cheeks, Haley's nose, the lips, eyes. So cool! We saw and heard the heartbeat and also saw and heard the blood flow through the umbilical cord. Truly incredible! Heart rate is 131. Normal resting rate is between 120-160. Some say a slower heartbeat is boy and faster is girl...a boy in there?
We saw his/her big round belly, legs, hands, feet (look a little big like Dad's). The tech said the baby had nice long legs...umm...not from my stumps!
Needless to say it was a wonderful appointment. When we meet with the Dr. we'll go over all of it and see what it all means for birthday, etc.

Quote of the Night

I walked into Haley's room to find her with her finger up her nose. I said, "Haley, do you need a tissue?"
She replied, " No thanks mom. I am just trying to get a boog that is hard to reach because it is up to the top of my head."

Spring Break

Loved our week off together. We visited a couple of preschools (Haley has been asking to start at school) met friends for lunch, dinner, swimming, beach, play. we had a family day at Great America. We had a birthday party and Passover. The time was so great. I have 4 more weeks of work (but only 3 with the kids. The 4th I will be at a conference in Sacramento). I cannot believe how soon it is all coming! Josh and I FINALLY started to work in the baby's room. Yikes! We've done nothing and now we are creating a disaster by trying to get started.

32 Weeks

Here is an update on Baby. Today I had my 32 week appt. I will be going in every 2 weeks from here on out to keep a watch on everything since I had pre eclampsia with Haley. Blood pressure, protein, etc are all great! The plan is to stay that way. I will have another ultrasound because today my Dr said baby is measuring big...what every woman wants to hear...that she's bigger than she should be. Just kidding. I know it's just my belly, not my whole self! This ultrasound will help determine the birthday.
I have felt so great this pregnancy. People have asked about differences. I can't really think of that many. The first trimester was different. Not sick or nauseous at all this time. I have this pain in my left inner thigh that feels like I worked out hard...not there with Haley. The only other difference I can tell is how much this baby moves. I almost woke Josh up this morning because it looked like the baby was going to jump out of my belly! I do love being pregnant. I did with Haley too. The most feminine I have ever felt and totally miraculous every day.
We are all getting very excited and anxious. Looking forward to meeting this little person. Ok, I better stop before I include one more sentence fragment.

Karma

We were at the grocery store check out the other day. The checker next to ours came over and gave Haley this little stuffed bunny. She said that a man had purchased it and had told her to give it to the next child that came through the lines. Another example of how there is way more good in this world than bad. We explained to Haley that we will now do something nice for someone else because of what that man did for her. It was very cool. Maybe this is karma for always paying the bridge toll for the car behind us? :) Nice, warm, fuzzy story.

Weekend in Arnold

Last weekend we were up in Arnold with the Nissens, Giorgettis, and Schwartzes. It's hard to believe we were in snow last weekend and in shorts this weekend. We had a GREAT time all together. We ate, played with the babes, hiked, and played in the snow. It was Haley's first visit to the snow and she loved it, especially when she got to eat it. Sam and Jack are growing so fast and doing new things. It was so cute watching them side by side on the play mats. Sam was so gentle and feminine. Jack was all boy going after his toys. I wish I had a picture of them together. Sorry Jack! The only pic I had of you was blurry. We had an awesome time spending the weekend with such good friends. Thanks Giorgettis!