25 Weeks

Well, we've made it to the 25 week mark. I'm super excited, but getting nervous knowing that it's getting to be right around the corner. Only about 15 weeks left. Nothing new is really going on at this point. Oh, I take that back. Our parents decided to get us an early baby shower gift. They got us the baby's crib and the dresser! It was sooo exciting. A big THANK YOU to you guys. Adam and I also bought the matching changing table and rocking chair to go with it. We can't wait to get it all set up and in the baby's room.

I get the question, "how are you feeling" almost everyday. I'm feeling a ton better compaired to the first couple of months, that's for sure. I feel like I'm still in the middle part of the pregnancy where I'm not sick and I'm not completely uncomfortable yet. I better enjoy this time while I have it!

I guess that's it for now. Here are some recent pics.

It's OFFICIAL!!!! I'm in WEEK 23!

I had another doctor's appointment today and it went well. I gained 3.8 pounds since last month and they said I'm measuring pretty close to the 23 weeks! Also, the doctor decided to move the due date up 2 weeks to July 15th (only 4 days before our 1 year wedding anniversary). Here are some recent pics of the belly. It's growing!!!! First one is week 22, and the second is week 23 (pay no attention to the face I'm making in this pic....yeah, not sure about that one).

We got to see the BABY!!!!

Today was quite the day! It was AMAZING! I think that it has finally hit me that something is growing in my tummy! The lady doing the ultrasound said I was actually measuring at 20 weeks 5 days instead of 18 weeks 6 days. So, most likely (we gotta get the ok from the doctor) the due date will be moved up to July 15th. During the ultrasound the baby had the hiccups and it was really cool to see. It is also a thumb sucker already. My mom, Adam and I really enjoyed the whole experience, but I gotta say, it was really hard not finding out what the sex was. The lady said she could tell what it was. AAHHHHHHHH! I can't wait to meet him/her. Alright, alright, enough with the talking, here is our baby. Introducing....Baby Mancuso!!!

Here is the profile picture of our baby.

Ok, this is the 3D picture of our baby. You can tell that it has my chin and Adam's lips. Also, their hand is up saying, "GO BLUE!!!". Our little Wolverine!

One of it's tootsies! (Sorry, I'm not sure why the last few are turned the wrong way.)

The open hand. Our baby didn't want us to see their face.

Ok, I'm not gonna lie. This one freaks me out.

18 week and 19 week pics!!!

Here ya go. Here are some of my latest pics. The first one is 18 weeks and the next 2 are 19 weeks. I have my ultrasound tomorrow, so I will be updating more and adding more pics then! Stay tuned.....

Week 16 Appointment

Today I had my week 16 doctor's appointment. The baby's heartbeat was strong, and I decided to call Adam and my mom to let them hear it over the phone. That made their day! The doctor also said that I was measuring at 17 weeks and decided to move my ultrasound up. I'm so excited!!!! I can't wait to see our little baby!!! The ultrasound is scheduled for March 2nd and both Adam and my mom will be there. I'm assuming I will then know a more accurate due date, because I'm still not convinced that it's July 28th. For awhile now, I have been thinking I'm further along. And, with me measuring bigger than 16 weeks, and feeling the baby move so early, I think I have been right this whole time! So, we'll see. :)

Well, here goes nothin'....

Hey everyone! Where do I start?

Adam and I got married about 7 months ago on July 19th, 2008. It was a beautiful day and we were so excited to share it with many family and friends.

Then, in September/October 2008, I got a new job (within 5/3) as the Lead Customer Service Representative at the Clyde Park/44th Street branch in Grand Rapids. We had been looking at houses in the Grand Rapids area and finally decided on this cute little dollhouse.

I was a little lonely while Adam was gone on the road, so we decided to add to the family and get a puppy. We ended up getting a Pomeranian named Karmella because I wanted a dog that would stay small. She sure is a momma's little girl, she follows me around EVERYWHERE! Adam got a little jealous and wanted his own dog to go with him in the truck during the week, so we decided to add ANOTHER one. Ellie May is a Golden Retriever/Cocker Spaniel mix. She's a good dog and is definitely a daddy's girl. She freaks out when Adam leaves the room without her.

Our latest news came on November 24th, 2008. I wasn't feeling to good that day and realized I was "late", so, I decided to take a home pregnancy test. No joke, within 15 seconds it read "Pregnant" loud and clear. I was thinking, OMG, this has GOT to be wrong, so I decided to take another, and another and another. All together I took 4 tests. They all came back with the same news!

We were soooo excited we couldn't keep the news to ourselves. We called our parents that night and probably told everyone the next day. The due date is July 28th and we have decided not to find out the sex of the baby. Adam and I can't wait for the day we meet our little one! I was fortunate enough to feel him/her move for the first time the other day (2/6/09) and have felt the movements once everyday since then.

Well, I think that brings you up to date with everything. Until next time....