5th Month Check-up

Happy Halloween!!

We went to the Dr. on Tuesday. We went over our AFP results. All clear. She said we didn't just pass but, passed with flying colors. No signs of genetic disorders or complications! Yea. We have great genes! Thanks to our Moms and Dads! Thyroid and Glucose levels were normal this time around. Yea! Babies heartbeat strong and so cute. I gained 4 pounds this month so, total only 9.5 lbs. Which is perfect for my body type. The Baby is approximately 12" from head to foot and about 12 ounces.

We purchased our baby swing. I love it, natural materials and very stable. It converts to a jumper as the baby grows. Check it out at www.amby-baby-store.com. We are going to repaint the Baby's room. The current color that is in there is the same as when we moved in and it is too pink compared to the furniture. We are using warm and natural colors. I will post pics when it is done!

Baby Went to the Beach

After a week of not being able to go outide, the air was clear and weather warm. Alex and I went to the beach today so Alex could get in a little surfing and the baby could get a little sun. Baby loves the sun. When I layout the baby gets really active. I was cracking up watching my tummy jump and bump all over the place. The picture is of me at 21.5 weeks. This coming Thursday marks 5 months gestation and 119 days to go! It is coming so fast!

Baby's Room

Alex and I are working on Baby's room. The pictures are from a model home we went to visit that my firm designed. The interior designer - Lasting Interiors - designed one of the secondary rooms in an equestrian theme. I love it. Great inspiration!

Alex Traveling

Andrew, I and Baby dropped Alex off at John Wayne this evening. He'll be back in a few days but we miss him already. This morning Baby made a grand appearance, kicking and moving up a storm. Alex and I just laid there watching and feeling my belly move. It is funny. When the baby kicks really hard you can see my belly move. We are super excited. I love that Alex gets so excited when the baby is moving. I know he is really going to miss being with all of us.

Baby Being Silly

This weekend the baby was being very active. Moving around a lot! It was fun to watch my belly making weird shapes. I was laying on my right side and the baby curled up in a little ball on that side. Then I rolled over to my back and the baby stayed there curled up in a little ball. So my tummy was flat on my left side and a bulge on the right. It was really funny.

Baby is Kicking!

I feel Baby everyday now. It is fun and I really look forward to feeling the little kicks and big ones too. The Baby wakes up, it feels like a party in there, then Baby falls back to sleep and all is still. I love Baby so much!


On Monday night Alex and I laid down to sleep and Alex put his hand over my tummy. I thought Baby was asleep but Alex was so patient and then Baby made the biggest kick ever and Alex got all teary eyed. I started crying. I was so excited to be able to share with him. I will never forget that moment.

Baby's Nursery

We started putting together Baby's Nursery this weekend. Mom gave Baby a Pegasus to guard over Baby. We hung it over the bedroom door. The crib and changing table we purchased from another family. To reuse is helping the environment. Plus most of the toxins emitted from new furniture have dissipated. The nursery is going to have light colors. Beige, Ivory, Light Sage Green and the golden wood color. Peaceful and Relaxing. With a horse theme. Mom brought Baby a big plush pony with a bareback pad and a bridal. It is super cute. You can see her in the crib. Thanks Mom!