week 10

I think we are having a boy. I know this sounds nuts but I really do. I crave all this food that I only ate with my dad growing up. Then the other day a complete strange told me she was always right and I was definantly having a boy. Plus when I was at a baby boutique the other day the lady wanted me to see her new bibs that she had made. The one she pulled out had the boy name that Scott and I have decided on. Coincidence? We will see in a few weeks.

My dear friend Kelly scanned me Saturday, so we got to see "Baby Ru". Her little girl, Hayden, helped scan me. The baby was very active. When you watch the video the head is one the right side and the legs/body is what is moving around. It is so amazing. Afterwards, Scott, Dennis, Kelly, Hayden, and I went to eat and had a great time just talking and laughing. Hayden drew us a picture of the baby's heart that we just finished watching. She is such a sweet child. Looking forward to AU-UA game with them.

week 9

Gramma Ruppert called this week to check in and see how Scott and I are doing. We talked for a while, and she said that she and Grandpa are very excited to be Grandparents again. I asked if she would want to come and help after the baby comes, and she was honored that I asked.

Week 9 means that the embryonic stage is over and baby is now considered a fetus from now throughout the rest of the 40 weeks. My pants are getting a little tight in the waist line and I am going to have to get new bras, but I still feel great. Maybe I have made it without any real morning sicknesses. Scott is being so sweet and affectionate. I have this need to get organized, even more than usual. My mom came over and we cleaned out my closet and went through the maternity clothes that my friend Amanda Mathews let me borrow. OMGosh, there are so many. She also works in marketing, so I have tons of work clothes. We love her. My mom stayed all day. It really meant a lot to get to spend time with her. She is very supportive and I appreciate all that she does.

week 8

The best part of this week was the end, bc we went to see Jess, Chris, Josh, Meg, and Kenzie. It was freezing but we didn't care. We got to see Logan's nursery which is adorable. It makes me want to start on our baby's, but of course, we have to wait to see what we are having. Jess looks adorable pregnant and it was cute to see Chris constantly check on her. Josh and Meg are homeless and are diligently looking for a house. They are in good spirits and are being patient. Patience is one thing none of us have, so I am very happy and proud for them. Kenzie is getting so big and is crawling everywhere. The girls had a great time just talking and catching up, and the boys definitely had a good time...maybe a little too much. We all went out for dinner and that was crazy. On the way home everyone almost wet there pants (especially Jess and I) bc we were laughing so hard at each other. Baby Ruppert got two new outfits and a lot of books. I felt great the whole time, until Josh cooked Venison and scrambled eggs for breakfast, I almost got sick. I just can't do cooked red meat. It is hard to believe that in a year there will be 3 babies instead of just one.

Week 7

On Tuesday, Scott and I went to our first OB appointment complete with an ultrasound. I am 7 weeks 3 days with a due date of May 23, 2010. The ultrasound was almost like an out of body experience. It was just hard to comprehend that was our baby. Maybe because I did ultrasound for so long and have always shown other people their babies for the first time. Scott was amazed to see the little heart that early and going that strong. My mom bought me two new books that I can't wait to read. She also got Scott a picture frame for the ultrasound picture that says UNDER CONSTRUCTION. How cute is that.

I also went and saw my friend Amanda in Birmingham this weekend. She is pregnant with number 3 and more than ready to deliver. It was great to talk with her and get advise from someone who has already done this. Alex, her son age 7, said that I was definitely having a girl. When I asked why, he replied, "well mom's having a girl and you two everything the same, so it must be a girl." He also won his Aunt Mel a prize to give to my baby girl, a pink octopus. In the event it is not a girl I could keep it. Her other son Patton who is 4 disagreed with the Alex's gender prediction. He said that I was having a boy and we were going to call him Stupid. Kids are great. I can't wait.

week 6

So this past week has been crazy. I realized that I am not the same ( at least energy wise) after hosting a work event that kept me out until around 10pm. You would have thought I pulled an all-nighter. I was so POOPED!!! It took me tow days to recover. I also had morning sickness for the first time. This is didn't mind , because it is a good sign that everything is progressing properly. If I don't over do things at night then everything is great. In fact, this is the best I have felt in years.