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Thank you Aunt Debbie for bringing to my attention that my post from last week was never published. Instead, it saved as a draft. Oops! Better late than never...


We had a sonogram today and I am excited to announce that we are having a BOY!

After much discussion about whether or not to find out (Will wanted to know, while I wanted to be surprised) we ended up learning the sex of the wabbit. We have a perfectly healthy baby boy. He is right on track for 20 weeks and 1 day, weighing in at 12 ounces. We are so excited and could not be happier! Despite me wanting to wait, there is something very special and touching knowing that I have a little boy growing inside me. I now know who has been keeping me up at night with his kicking.  :)

Much love.

20 weeks 1 day
size : banana

3D Sonogram Imaging - isn't it crazy... look at those cheekbones.

 So sweet all cuddled up.. doesn't he kind of look like a claymation?

BOY!!!

Profile shot of the Wabbit.

20 weeks down, 20 weeks to go!

I am at the half way mark and I can't believe how fast it is all going (and growing).  In the past week, my belly has grown an inch and a half, I've moved up another bra size, and finally gained a pound.

It's amazing how already the wabbit is becoming an individual. The baby has fingerprints and has very developed taste buds already. They say that the baby is more likely to like the foods that it tastes while in the womb. Good thing I love my veggies. 

We have been in Florida the past five days visiting Grandma-to-be Paula. It was wonderful to get out of the wet and cold and enjoy the warm sunshine. I had no trouble traveling, aside from the frequent trips to the restroom. While there we caught the 12 hours of Sebring Car Race and the wabbit liked all the fast cars, almost as much as Daddy and Uncle Dan. It hasn't stopped moving sine then. It is all so exciting. 

  

We have another sonogram tomorrow afternoon, and I'm looking forward to seeing our little one.

20 weeks

size : banana

Baby Bump week 19

From Green to Glowing

I think it is finally safe to say that I am over my morning sickness. It has been just about two weeks now, hooray! People are telling me that I am simply glowing. It is a nice change from feeling so green.
There has been a lot of belly movement this week. I'm still waiting for that first distinctive kick from this wascally wabbit. I don't expect I will have to wait too much longer as it is a big week for growth. The baby is expected to grow about 2.5 inches. Which is about how much my belly has grown this past week. It's unbelievable. I don't know how I haven't gained any weight any yet. My doctor asked me if I was eating.. YES! So I'm under strict orders from the doctor to gain about 25 lbs over the next 20 weeks. I think that should be doable now that I'm feeling better.

I went to the eye doctor yesterday and found out that my vision has gotten substantially worse. It has been the same for the past four years, until now. It was a relief to know that I'm not going crazy, just blind. Hopefully it is just the hormones and will return once I am finished nursing. Only time will time.

School was really great this week. I learned to make corsages and boutonnieres, head wreaths, horizontal parallel and vertical mass designs. The vertical mass (with the roses) is my favorite so far (and it's so easy). I'm loving it!

18 weeks 5 days
size : mango

Hugs & Love

belly at 18 weeks 

my first ever corsage - not too shabby

boutonniere 1

boutonniere 2

boutonniere 3

my inner flower child coming out with this head wreath.

vertical mass design - very simple

horizontal parallel - most often ordered by guys (Will's favorite so far)

my favorite so far - this vertical mass design is quite stunning.

A Delightful Week!

I had a very busy yet wonderful week. It was filled with of old friends and good food, yoga and flowers, love and laughter.

We had a follow up with the doctor this week. We got the blood results back from the second trimester screening, and everything looks good. Amen. I got to listen to the baby's heartbeat again,very strong. It's amazing to hear two sets of heart beats inside me.  Our next sonogram is March 22nd. We're looking forward to seeing the lil' wabbit.

Conor was in town for four days. It was so great seeing him, and his parents. He had a long layover before continuing on to Italy and Ireland with his father. ( I'm jealous!) We also got to see a lot of Hannis while Conor was here. Really nice having old friends together again.

I also started my floral design classes this week. I am learning so much and absolutely loving it. Not to mention, the apartment smells wonderful. It makes for sweet smelling late night bathroom runs.

17 weeks 4 days
size : sweet potato

My blessed belly at 17 weeks. 

Conor, Hannis and Abi at the Central Park Zoo

Wabi doing a little seal watching with old friends. 

The Bailies enjoy the soup dumplings at Joe's Shanghai.

My bouquets from the First Course : Basics
European Hand-Held,  Classic English or Dutch Designer, and the Classic Rose 

My bouquets from the Second Course : Weddings