It Was Only A Dream

I had a dream last night that BGB was born at 1:39am with a full head of black hair. I had gone into labor, but never felt pain. I fell asleep and woke up to her flying out of me (still no pain) and the nurse caught her. We informed family that she had arrived and then my mom and I went to Golden Corral for dinner.

WHAT in the WORLD kind of dream is that?

Born in 2011

I am sorry - but is this not just the CUTEST THING???? It's a newborn onesie for BGB (new name for Baby Girl Baum). I laid it on my baby bump and snapped a pic w/ my phone. cute, cute, cute!!!

18 Weeks [and 2 days]

I am NOT looking cute in these pictures, but since I didn't get a 17 week bumpdate posted, I went ahead and took a few shots of me today. I've already got my PJ pants on for comfort - even though I was wearing a comfy black cotton skirt, my thighs were creating some friction - so I put my PJ pants on! 

I Got A Craving



I got a craving. A taco bell craving. A mexican pizza from taco bell. And a beef meximelt & nachos. And they have root beer, so I had to get a root beer! I ate all of the nachos, most of the pizza & only a few bites of the meximelt. It was yummy. And I'm sure the bathroom will be calling my name soon. I'm not sure how long it's been since I've had taco bell!

We Have A Plan

Today I had a consultation with the guru of blood disorders, Dr. Andra James with Duke. Since my 8 week appointment when I was told I would be on a blood thinner regimen, I have questioned why the many differences in protocol when it comes to blood disorders and pregnancy.

So today was about answers for me and a protocol that I feel I can trust from someone who specializes in the exact situation I am in with this pregnancy. So we have a plan. Yay! I feel good. No more questioning every doctor I see.

And I got to hear baby girl's heartbeat again today! Makes me want to rent a doppler and listen to her heartbeat every day!

Color me PINK!

This past Thursday (on our 4 year anniversary), Steve and I went to my 16 week appointment and we got to hear the heartbeat for the 1st time! Steve recorded it on his phone - see if this link works.
Hear Baby Girl Baum's Heartbeat
Then on Friday we had our level II ultrasound and we found out we're having a GIRL! So fun! Now the task of naming her will be a daily discussion, with input from everyone (appreciated). We do have a few on the table. My hope for Jackson will have to wait for baby #2, b/c Steve isn't in LOVE with the name of Jackson for a girl and of course he is hoping to also have a boy in the future - so we will just see when we will be able to put the name Jackson to use!

For now - enjoy these shots of baby GIRL baum!