miscalculation...

I thought I was in my 13th week as of yesterday but just re-did the math and I am only 12 weeks :(
I am super anxious of Friday- our trip to Syracuse to the hospital to get some genetic screening & counselling. I am looking forward to our second ultrasound and to find out everything is ok with the baby. we have finally decided on boy and girl names. Which I believe we are not planning to share, not sure yet.
I ordered a fetal doppler to hear my baby's heartbeating! It should come in Wednesday and then I can post a video of it.

I am hoping to go to NYC in Nov @ 5 months pregnant. Still waiting for confirmation as it is a group trip. Bruce won't be able to go as he has to work.

I started a new craft/hobby. I am super excited about the rest of my stuff coming in the mail. It *almost* makes me want to start a new blog cause then I can talk about everything without censoring. But as this is my 5th blog or something crazy like that I am trying to stick with this one. I just don't write nearly as much as I used to. I used to write EVERYTHING, all the time. It was very much a journal of my life and thoughts.
I think I want to buy this ring =) I had to take off my wedding rings as my fingers are swelling from the pregnancy and I am having a really hard time taking them off. I thought this ring my be a great fill-in but I am not sure what size to get.

My happy moment of the day: snuggling with Ben. I <3 Benjamin.

all roads lead to Rome...

MODERN reusable cloth diapers

They are super cute, environmentally friendly, more economical and easy to use. There are many types (as I have been learning doing all kinds of research). There are multi layer systems, pre-folds, all in one, one size (adjustables), some that need a waterproof outer layer. You can buy flushable liners to make clean up easier. some you soak in a pail, others you put into a waterproof laundry bag. I plan to buy a few different kinds and see which I like best. The great thing is that you can reuse them with more than one child so when we have our second (or third, hahaha) we won't have to buy diapers at all. Or if for some reason we decided not to have a second we can share them with friends or family with newborns. NO diaper genie for us.

for swimming!

stressed? sick?

check this out
wonderful for people and pets.
safe. no side effects.
their rescue sleep remedy is wonderful.

I also recommend:

• probiotics (for adults and kids! for immune system support & digestive issues)
  
• vitamin D (for adults & kids for stronger immune system)
  
• lavender oil (topical first aid but has a thousand other uses... headaches, nausea, acne, burns..)
  
• oil of oregano (for cold and flu, a natural antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-funal...etc safe for kids)
  
• magnesium supplements (most of you need more and you have no idea! good for PMS & mood)
• omega 3 supplements for healthy skin, healthy brain, better focus and memory, better moods, better health.
  

these are absolute MUST HAVES for any first aid kit or home.
I haven't really been sick with a cold and flu for 3 years. When I get something I can fight it off within 24 hrs. Pay attention to the warning signals your body gives you that your immune system is weak and you are coming down with something... then FIGHT IT. boost your immune system.

If you want an amazing book check this one out...

just my non-professional advice for staying healthy all year round =)

*love*

due date: April 16th, 2011
Heartbeat on first ultrasound: 147
length: 1.12 cm