Miss Kenzie

ok so we have a first name picked out.... Kenzie.  Now comes your part.  I haven't fell in love with a middle name yet.  Give me your suggestions.

Kenzie ________ McDaniel

We've talked about Rose, Renee, and Grace... but I need more options.  HELP!!!!


By the way- she is kicking the heck out of my belly button at the moment.
kinda weird.
the end.

It's a.....

GIRL!!!!!! 
I will try and post the ultrasound photos and the dvd on the blog in a little bit.

BOY OR GIRL- find out on Monday!

Time to place your bets.... On Monday I go back to the midwife to get another big Sonogram!!! We should be able to find out the gender of baby McD at that appointment! (if the baby cooperates... though i've stocked my purse with starburst incentives bc the baby starts moving around when I eat one!)  I'm anxious to not call the baby "baby" anymore, and to decorate the nursery finally!

SO here is the big question I will leave you with... Are we to have a little Brady or a little Brittney?  Camo bb gun or pink bb gun?

Belly pictures from Week 14 and Week 17

Ok, Today I'm offically 17 weeks and 3 days along in the baby making process. I apologize for the lack of photos, but I'm a two year old teacher... and frankly I quite exhausted by the time I get home at 2pm. Here is a picture of the baby bump from week 14

And here is a true belly bump picture I took today 17w3d- will will have to pardon the dirty clothes on the floor.  As you can see... the bending over is getting somewhat difficult.  Also, I started feeling the baby kick this week.  Mostly on my left side down low.  It feels like a tap.  The baby's favorite place to kick is... (drum roll please).... my bladder!  I will have just come back from the bathroom and low and behold, I feel I MUST pee again or I'll wet my pants.  I go try, and of course, nothing happens.  That kid has done it again! Just wait a few years... I'll get my revenge!

I go to the midwife on December 13. We will be getting another Sonogram to find out the gender of baby McD! (only 11 more days)  I'm so excited you guys!!! I think Brady is getting annoyed by my count down. 

baby bump picture- 15 weeks

ok folks... here he/she is!!! It is pretty obvious I am pregnant these days. I no longer have any pre-pregnancy clothes that fit.  It is very sad to put them away for the year. Good news is mom and I went to the midwife on Wednesday, and Baby McD has a very strong heart beat.  I still haven't felt movement though.  I still run to the bathroom at least every other day.  BUT I know that means the baby is still alive and well in me.  It's a very comforting thought.  Our next big Sonogram is scheduled for December 13 at 11am.  We should be able to find out the gender if Baby McD cooperates!  ** we are still debating names. 

13 weeks down- 27 to go!

Well, there isn't much new to report this week, though I am officially in my second trimester! Nothing has changed. Every weekend I try to get off of the dramamine and see how long I can go without getting sick. I usually end up taking it my noon.  Brushing my teeth is the WORST THING IN THE WORLD right now!  I have never had a strong gag reflex... until now.  Now if my toothbrush even touches my tongue, I end up hugging the toilet.  I had to change my morning schedule to accommodate.  I now brush my teeth before breakfast so that I'm not stuck eating two breakfasts in a 30 minute span.  Dramamine does wonders though.  It's been a great friend for the last 7 weeks.

I need to get Brady to take a belly picture for me. It's getting big... quickly.  Some shirts show it more than others, but it's getting pretty obvious now.  Every morning, I look in the mirror and tell Brady it grew an inch last night.  I still don't feel any movements from the baby, even though my mind likes to play tricks on me.  Anyways I'm on week 13 right now. I'll be 14 weeks on Tuesday. Next Dr appt is Nov 17.  We should find out the sex of the baby right before Christmas.  :-)

Right now Baby McD is

3 inches

Height of your baby

¾-1¼ ounces

Weight of your baby

nectarine

Size of your baby

Loving my Child

I'm starting to feel a lot better these days.  Still very tired and my back aches all the time. (but that would happen with anyone who picks up two year olds for a living)  Lately,  my emotions get the best of me.  A sad song, a cute song, songs about growing up, tv shows with a bonding parent/kid scene, and hearing cute stories from friends.. I cry over everything.  I've had several friends from my past have babies this past month.  I've also know several people who lost a child due to miscarriage and complications at delivery.  It's hard seeing people go through this.  My heart truly breaks for them!

We went to the midwife last week. She asked us whether we wanted to do some tests to see if our child has downs syndrome or other defects and abnormalities.  Some like to know so they can terminate early if they something that isn't "normal".  I am so blessed to have a husband that agrees with me on this situation. We turned down the tests and told our midwife that we would love our child no matter how God created him or her.  Even though I know the chances are still there that something could happen or that there could be complications, God has given me a peace in my heart about this child.  I know He has big plans for him/her.  My prayer is that I will be willing to let God lead my life in a way that my child will know that his/her parents love God with all their heart and that they too will learn to love God and follow Him.


Random Pregnancy Fact- My feet are almost a 1/2 size bigger than they were 3 months ago. I haven't bought any new shoes yet, but all of my shoes are getting tight.  :-(