Baby update: 34 weeks-- 5 lbs, 6 oz.

Hello friends and family,
Today I went in for my last 'long ultrasound'. The little guy is still looking good-- and hating the camera. He actually snarled which was pretty funny. He appeared to be chewing/swallowing too. He was measuring at 5 lbs, 6 oz...we'll just see how accurate that was once he's delivered. After measuring him for about 30 minutes, I do trust its a good estimate. According to their calculations, he's still set for a May 3rd delivery date, yet my 40 week calendar will show a May 6th date. Again, I know I'll hear more from my doctor at tomorrow's appointment, or my 36 week one on what we should anticipate for labor.
Enjoy the photos of the little one. The first is more of a profile while the bottom on is a shot of his chin (with an eye orbit). I can see Doug's very-heart shaped face. He says in the first though the baby has my lips. He did have some pretty big ones where as you'd face him they're more like my sister's: big--but beautiful, Linda! Ha. In a profile view though they curl up like mine. We'll see about all these predictions in a few weeks. I was assured again today though that he's definitely a BOY.

What a great weekend!

This past weekend Doug and I were able to see all of our parents. I just feel great today and I think it's because I saw all of them along with Linda and Brandon, and my pals at a birthday party. The only people we didn't see were the Heffernan's. :( With school and Doug's job, it's sometimes hard to find the time to see so many people. Of course I still miss my cousins, aunts, uncles, and my Abuelito.
Here is Doug trying on the baby boy's towel (and early gift from Ed and Nicole). Thanks you guys! Donna let me know on Sunday that on potterybarn.com the bedding was not being stocked, so we would've not been able to order till MONTHS from now. Luckily Nicole saved the day! The bedding is actually a gift from my sister, so thanks to you too Linda.
Here's a photo from Ed's birthday party on Saturday night. It was a fun time eating delicious pastries by Angie and playing old Nintendo games on the Wii (hello Excitebike?)
Lauren, Donna, and Sheila were all in on creating this BEAUTIFUL basket for our home. I love the canister too. Lovely work ladies! Here's what I saw this morning when deciding what to wear-- a whole bunch of old Komen racing shirts. Ha. I can't wait to add this year's to my collection. I took an exam this morning and barely fit in the tiny desk. I swear an indention was left in my stomach. Fortunately I noticed and turned a bit so the baby had some more room.

Brandon being silly with his 'Lita' (Abuelita). It stinks the first one came out blurry...

29 weeks 2 days pregnant...and 40 lbs heavier. I suppose I can explain that in another entry. :o) And I'm obviously in a pre-pregnancy sweatshirt. I am holding a pillow for the baby's room.

28 weeks along...

We're all still trucking along this pregnancy...Doug went to his first Bradley class with me and was not too pleased when they snuck in a close-up delivery shot during a video. He was totally unprepared, so that made it very funny for me. (Info on the Bradley Method: http://www.bradleybirth.com/)

Baby Boy Fagala is doing well, I'll have an update on his latest progress after next week's check-up. He moves so much in my stomach and really packs a punch (or kick). I really don’t have to officially do kick-counting since I can count 10+ movements in 15 minutes or less sometimes. We haven’t gone to many more Spin classes since school started, but I know we’ll be back soon. We’re still managing with long walks at Memorial Park and I take the stairs when I can. I also have plenty of pregnancy DVDs here at home for those times I just don’t want to go anywhere. Still searching for a bathing suit for the Aqua classes at the gym…

In the meantime I'm busy at school one day a week, 2 days at Memorial Hermann Hospital, and one day in the Tomball community. It's so much better than last semester's 50+ hour weeks in lecture and at various hospitals-- and you all remember those were at NIGHT. I now have a day off during the week + weekends off. Doug is staying busy with working late and lots of running. I just signed him up for another half-marathon and 10K today. I'm so proud of him. Those that know him knew he was never a runner, so to see him now is so motivating.

We were able to order a huge recliner chair/ottoman for the baby's room. It's really comfy with plenty of space. The color red we chose is very similar to the photo above--but we went with microfiber and no pattern. Thanks Woody and Sheila! We'll be getting started very soon with painting the walls for the baby's room and adding the panel molding. We're going to have a really neat mural over it too. (Doug Sr's idea).

I'm giving the aunts-to-be and grandmothers-to-be potential baby shower dates, so April should be alot of fun. We are 100% sure on the bedding (Dr. Seuss) but still not on a name...

The New House/ 20 weeks along

Doug & Felicia are official home-owners! We got our keys on Monday, so we've been scurrying to get things put into the new house. Not so easy now that 1/2 of our "Moving Team" is pregnant. :P We've enlisted the help of some friends and family...thank God for them, so we can get things rolling. I hope you can see what the place looks like via our slideshow above. Once we get some rooms painted (or even sooner than that) we'd love to have friends and family over.

We're also 20 weeks along today. I've leveled off some in my weight gain...mainly because I think I packed on too much too fast. So I'm holding steady at 20lbs gained at 20 weeks. In the photo below I have on what used to be a "Normal Felicia-size Small T-shirt". You can see it's a little snug. More like screaming to be released. Ha. Last week I was able to attend my "Kick-Your-Booty-Step-Class". I am happy to say I stayed for the whole thing--minus the high kicks. Regardless, I'm happy to be hitting the gym again. I have to condition myself and this little one. He/she will be our running partner in no time!

One last note: finals ended last week! I'm one semester away from my Bachelor of Science-Nursing from Texas Woman's University.

(Yes mom, I cleaned the mirror before I took this :~P)

Baby at 18 weeks, 3 days

Just wanted to post a quick photo of the baby. I hope you can see head, foot/leg, and head/spine.