{50 days?!}

The little floaty baby ticker on my blog says I only have 50 days to go until my due date. Oh my goodness. How is that even possible?

While incredibly tempting, I'm going to resist the urge to rattle off a long list of baby things we still desperately need to acquire before V arrives. Breathe, Danielle. Your shower is next weekend. It will be ok.

Craziness!!

{31 weeks and I can't see my toes anymore}

How far along? 31 weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: Not sure, around 15 lbs?

Sleep: Getting up at least 2x a night. Grr.

Best moment this week: Passed my glucose test. So excited.

Movement: She's getting big and moves a ton.

Food cravings: Sweets. Pretzel dogs. Mac&cheese. Mmm.

Gender: Girl :)

Labor Signs: I've had some practice surges this week. Fun, fun.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: Dairy. I've had to eliminate it to get my colitis under control.

What I am looking forward to: A nap. I'm completely exhausted today.

Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy every single moment, because time slows for no one.

Milestones: 32nd Anniversary Sale @ the feed store went great, passed my glucose test, we're getting a new oven today, and oh yeah- I can't see my toes anymore! Belly is officially that big. Yikes. :P 

{i passed!!!}

I've got very good news- I passed my 1hr glucose tolerance test! Happy dance, happy dance. I am sooooo relieved. No gestational diabetes for this mama. Yay! :o)

{two weeks in a row}

I'm such a bad mom! It just dawned on me that Evan & I have forgotten to take belly pics TWO WEEKS in a row. Oops. Other than "pregnancy brain," I'd like to plead "bad colitis flare-up," and "severe exhaustion." Not sure what Evan's excuse is. Wink, wink.

Luckily, I snapped a cute picture of the belly on the first day of my third trimester- 26 weeks, 6 days. Enjoy!

{kimono courtesy of the tokyo hilton, hehe}

{it's a girl!}

Here are a couple snapshots of baby from our big ultrasound on Saturday, where we found out that our little one is a healthy, beautiful little girl!






Evan & I were shocked by the news, considering we were told she was a he multiple times, but we are so excited and cannot wait to meet her. We both feel like we kinda "knew" the whole time, so it's nice to have confirmation that she is really a she. We've got a lot to think about now... mostly, what do we name her?! Any suggestions? :o)

{xo, danielle}

{21 weeks}

Our little chiquita banana ♥

{as of 3/6, your hr was 137bpm, you weighed 14.5 ounces, & you were about 12 inches long!}

Your Baby: Week 21

Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.

{all those cute marks on my belly are from falling asleep
on the couch during "big love." oops!}

How far along? 21 1/2 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 7ish lbs.

Sleep: Better now that I'm sleeping with a pillow between my knees

Best moment this week: Big ultrasound Saturday... so amazing! Saw you yawn for the 1st time.

Movement: Lots. Auntie Michelle felt you kick at the theater {we saw Alice in Wonderland.}

Food cravings: Sour gummy worms.

Gender: Surprise, you are a GIRL!!!

Labor Signs: Nope.

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: Soy chai tea lattes

What I am looking forward to: We leave for Japan in 2.5 weeks!

Weekly Wisdom: Expect the unexpected :o)

Milestones: Found out that you are a beautiful little girl, saw you yawn for the first time, and started researching chastity belts :P

{wait, what? it has a... labia?}

That's right... our little one is a GIRL! Baby Sanchez is actually a Sanchita. Hehe. More to come later, after we see Alice in Wonderland in IMAX 3D!! :o)

{i can feel you in there!}

Baby,

Ever since Wednesday, I swear I can feel you pushing and pressing up against my insides. Not just your kicks, but "you." Every time I bend a certain direction or get into twisty/bendy yoga positions, it's almost like you are in my way. It's such a weird feeling. I hope I'm not squishing you!

Your dad felt you kick again last night. You're getting pretty strong, aren't you? Lately I've been eating lots of yummy foods- have you noticed? According to all the baby books, you can taste what I'm eating now and are developing food preferences. I hope you're enjoying all the cantaloupe, mango, Indian food, brussel sprouts, and Girl Scout cookies {mmm!} as much as I am.

Your dad and I are taking an infant CPR class tonight just in case you ever get a hot dog stuck in your throat or something crazy like that. There is so much to learn before your arrival, and we are enjoying every minute of it.

We can't wait to see you on Saturday at our "big ultrasound." Do me a favor and keep your legs uncrossed for us, mmkay? :P

Love you!

{xo, Mom}

{daddy felt you kick last night!}

That's right baby, you finally kicked hard enough for your dad to feel you from the outside. Nice work! You should have seen his face. It lit up like a kid's face on Christmas morning. Keep 'em coming! I wonder if he will stop asking me if I'm really pregnant now?? Hehe.