24 weeks

Here's a picture of Nicolas and I; I'm getting bigger! I feel like I'm huge this time but according to what I wrote when pregnant with Nicolas I'm really about the same as back then.

The ultrasound went fine, I hope to hear something back soon. Thank you for all the well wishes!
I've been feeling really good the past week so I hope to not have another flair up anytime soon; keeping my fingers crossed!

Stripes

We have the room painted and now just need to hang the name over the crib. Nicolas was a big help getting the tape lined up for the stripes :) As usual he has no pants on, I can't wait until the potty training is over! The only way we get him to not have an accident is if we keep his bottoms off, then he will run to the potty every time. This won't work in public though so I need a plan B.

Wish me luck

With all the trouble I've had this pregnancy with heartburn and indigestion they are finally looking into what it may be. I've got an ultrasound set up for 11 today to take a peak at my gall bladder to see if that's the root of my problems.
If anyone knows me they know I HAVE to eat breakfast, even when I'm not pregnant it's a meal I won't miss. This morning has been a challenge since I'm not allowed to eat or drink anything, including water until after the ultrasound. I hope I can make it until noon!

First REAL Haircut

He decided to stay still finally for a haircut but now I'm wondering where his curls went...

Ice Cream Time

Oh boy!

It's Another Boy!

For some reason I really thought this baby was a girl, I was pretty convinced actually. Maybe because we were pretty sure we were finished if we had one of each and so it was wishful thinking on my not feeling so great pregnant days.
The ultrasound showed a loud and clear boy, at first I was happy, then a little sad I wouldn't have a little girl to spend time with, then happy again that Nico would have a little brother to grow up with. Really that will be so wonderful for them both.
I'm looking around wondering who will want to play with all the little dolls I have and my little doll house my Dad and I built, maybe down the road we will have a third and maybe it will be a little girl or maybe I'll be the proud Mom of 3 boys. I can give the dolls to their daughters one day right?

Anyway, I really wanted something different for Gabriel's room, here is a picture of our work in progress. We will be painting stripes on the walls a few shades darker than the current color and I still am waiting on the valances to arrive. We've arranged the furniture different since the picture too. It's all coming together and we are so happy to welcome Gabriel Drake to the family this fall!

Birthday Party

We are well into the world of weekly birthday parties, Nico, you have too many friends. I'm starting to learn the birthday etiquette; yes husbands are invited IF the birthday party is held on the weekend, otherwise just the Mom typically comes. I learned quickly after the first weekend party when everyone asked where Oz was; all the other husbands were there standing by themselves in different corners looking like they were probably dragged there. Now Oz comes with me and I'm glad he does, I know he doesn't really know most of the people there but it's nice for him to get to see Nico run around and act crazy with all of his friends.
Yesterday we went to Haley's 3rd birthday party. Nicolas has already decided she is his girlfriend, he went right up to her and gave a big hug and kiss. Then he followed her all around for most of the party, and sang his little lungs out at the Happy Birthday song for her. I will give Haley all the credit for coaxing Nico into the big jump and slide they had out back. This was the first time he was ever willing to go into one of those. No amount of pressure from Mom or Dad ever worked but the cute face of a little 3 year old girl begging him to come play did the trick. Thanks Haley, he loved it once he gave it the chance.