Doug in New York/ Bradley classes

I wanted to post two photos my bro-in-law Ryan sent me of Doug during his trip to NYC. I'm home alone till Sunday. No worries though, TWU has given me plenty of work to keep me busy. So maybe a quiet house is just what I needed...although I do miss my husband. He's already reported to me he's fallen on his knee while throwing a snowball at Ryan.

We'll be starting 'The Bradley Method' childbirth classes this Sunday. They last for 8 weeks, so wish us luck!
Doug at the Brooklyn Bridge. Taken 1-30-09.Doug at Google. (My other bro-in-law Steve used to work here...if you ever want to hear stories of AMENITIES galore, go talk to him). I can see why Google is consistently rated the #1 place to work.

Quick post: We're having a BOY!

I went in today for a repeat of my long ultrasound from a month ago. The ultrasound tech accidentally told me what we're having, so as you can read in the title of this post, it's going to be a BOY!

Quick story: I was alone--of course this happens when I'm alone and without my mom or Doug there to pressure me about finding out the sex--and started out by telling her "we don't know the sex". Looking back on it now it did seem vague...so she got to work and I was quiet. By the time she got to the legs she blurted "It's a boy". I thought she was joking, then she realized I didn't want to know. She felt SO BAD...I just laughed and told her it was okay. It was a funny way to get to know what we're having. My mom showed up during the appointment and didn't believe me when I told her I knew what the baby was. She said she thought the tech was going to cry...ah well. We know now and we're very happy.

(I almost feel like this is my fault... A few days ago I started saying how the next time we got pregnant I would not wait to find the sex out. I suppose I had this coming? Haha.)
He's 1 lb 13 oz. and my due date got pushed up to May 3, 2009. Here's a picture of the bedding we had already chosen. (Thankfullly Doug agreed this past week we could go unisex). Enjoy!

Nursery update/ 24 weeks pregnant

We ordered our baby furniture last week--you can see a photo of it below. All that needs to be done is picking it up! It's encouraging me to move out the boxes that have been temporarily placed in the baby's room. Bedding is chosen but we're waiting for Doug Jr's/Doug-guina's arrival to see whether it's going to be "Mod Ladybuys" or "Mod Turtle". (The future Daddy chose them...and I was very happy to oblige :P) I'll be sure to bring my laptop to the hospital so we can send off for these things ASAP.
All the grandparents: Crawford's, Fagala's, and Selvera's have so GRACIOUSLY helped us to get the furniture we'll need for the nursery. All we need to do now is choose a comfy chair for Mr. Douglas and I to use! My godparents Romeo and Viola are also helping us with some additional accessories we found out about too: mattress, conversion kit, etc. Thanks to all of you for these incredible gifts.
Here's a shot of me (23 weeks, 6 days) prior to the pilates class I thought I could handle. I couldn't get past the warm-up knowing that I was going to spend WAY too much time on my back= not good for baby. So I just finished up my workout with weights and cardio. I also went shopping for a pregnancy bathing suit...yuck. Aqua classes at the gym are beneficial, so I'll just suck it up and strut my stuff. ha.

Pictures!

Doug allowed me to upgrade my old Sony 5.1 megapixel to a 10.1! I'm so happy with it...I couldn't have got it without finding the best deal out there (read: no taxes/shipping, etc...haha). So here is a mixture of photos from my new/old camera. Now I can easily upload them too now that I have my PC connector back. I love my husband... he also got the baby and I a very beautiful Kate Spade diaper bag. I had no idea she even made them! Wow...
Here is the "Little King" being carried up the steps at the River Walk...needless to say Brandon got a kick out of this treatment. He grinned the whole way. (You can see his leg kicked up in the photo).

We go to the Menger Hotel in San Antonio every holiday season. It usually falls during my mom's birthday, December 28th. Here is Brandon opening the Chihuahua his Mina (Madrina--me) got him. His Mino (Padrino) Doug got him a super-fly Adidas track suit.

Here I am trying on my new Moby for the baby. It's a little different than I expected since I have a bit of a bump in the way. My pal Megan HIGHLY recommened it to me. I'm optimistic it'll work out. Grandma Manning, daughter Sheila, and grandkids Doug and Lauren.

Doug sitting in disbelief at seeing his dad WITHOUT his mustache for the first time ever. It looks good Darrell! You can see how big Evan's gotten here too.

Doug being silly with Kahlua the chihuaha mix at George's New Year's Eve Party. Doug and our pals Angie & Amaris. We had a great time that night you guys. You fed the baby and I very well, as usual.