Step 1 of Camryn's Nursery!!

My best friend Jeanna came over last night and we painted the nursery!! It looks so good! The next step is organizing and adding some pictures to the walls:) Jeanna's hubby Chris (also our bestest) came over and put in tamper-resistant receptacles so Camryn won't be able to shock herself! Thanks guys we love you!! More pics to come as we finish the nursery!!

Camryn's Photo Shoot Take 2!!

We went back for a 3-D ultrasound re-shoot hoping that Camryn would be a little more active this time! Boy was she!! Mommy ate candy corn and drank a little Coca-cola and that seemed to do the trick!!

28 Weeks Pregnant!

How your baby's growing:
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

How far along: 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: not sure but i'll find out thursday at the doctor!
Maternity clothes: Yes, and I am loving the stretchiness!
Stretch marks: No, thank goodness!
Sleep: still tired enough to sleep through camryn's dance parties:)
Best moment this week: baby shower last Sat and 3-D ultrasound Friday!!
Gender: PINK
Belly button in or out?: neither....it's flat to almost out!
Craving: McDonalds french fries
What I miss: knowing what my feet look like
What I am looking forward to: follow up 3-D ultrasound today and doctor's appt Thursday
Milestones: Made it into the 3rd trimester Monday!!

Camryn's Baby Shower!

What a wonderful evening!! Michael and I got to spend the evening at Chris and Jeanna Holmes' house with friends and family for Camryn's baby shower. It was hosted by my sister KD, Mike's sister Mikaela, My sister-in-law Sara and my sister from another mother Jeanna. There was amazing food, great drinks, beautiful decorations and party favors and lots of gifts!! We got so much to help with Camryn and we are so blessed!! It's off to Target now armed with gift cards to get a few more things for the nursery! Michael and I are so lucky to have such wonderful people in our lives and we can't wait for our daughter to meet all of them!!

3-D Ultrasound!!!

Had the BEST time at Prenatal Peek today!! www.prenatalpeek.com We got there about 4:40 and they took us back to our room for our ultrasound! I was in a NICE recliner and Michael got to sit on a comfy couch. He had a big screen TV to watch with Camryn's pics on it and I had a TV right at the recliner. Camryn was VERY sleepy so she didn't want to move much and she likes to sleep curled up in a U-shape so her hands and feet were up near her face. We will go back Tuesday at 6:15 to try to get some more face shots. I feel so bonded with my daughter and can't wait to meet her in person!!

27 Weeks Along!! (Here is how Camryn is growing!)

Thanks to Babycenter.com

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle

First Panther's Football Game!

Today was the Brown family's first NFL football game. We got to watch the Panthers beat the Redskins even if Camryn had to listen from inside mommy's tummy:) It was a TON of fun and we are going to be buying her a Panther's cheerleading outfit to wear next season! We ate tons of stadium food and Daddy got to drink the stadium beer while Mommy stuck to pepsi:) We are hoping Camryn will stick to being a Panthers fan with us when she grows up but you never know, like her Daddy said today "Who knows she may be a Packers fan when she grows up!"

Hello~! Let me introduce myself! My name is Christie Brown but I will be forever known as Camryn's MOM!! I am new to the Blogging World but my best friend Jeanna has a GREAT pregnancy blog that I love to follow so I thought I would try it! I am 29 years old, married to the love of my life Michael for 4 years and manage a BB&T branch in Graham NC. We are so excited to become parents for the first time!! Mike is a Service team leader at Johnson Lexus in Durham NC and a musician when time permits! We have wonderful family and friends supporting us through this journey and we love you all!!

How far along: 26 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: 22 pounds
Maternity clothes: Oh Yeah!! Motherhood has been the place to shop lately:) Got 2 adorable dresses to wear with tights and my "sensible" pregnant shoes!
Stretch marks: Not so far, keeping my fingers crossed!
Sleep: Pretty good until it is time to roll over, that's an ORDEAL one pillow for between the legs, one for under my belly and one to hold onto so my hands don't fall asleep:)
Best moment this week: Everytime I feel Camryn move:)
Gender: PINK
Belly button in or out?: In but on the verge of POKING:)
Craving: Subway's Spicy Italian BMT with lettuce onions salt and pepper and vinegar!
What I miss: Seeing my feet!!
What I am looking forward to: 3-d ultrasound Friday and Baby shower Saturday!!
Milestones: Oct 16th 3-d ultrasound, Oct 17th Baby shower at Chris and Jeanna's, Nov 10 Maternity Photo shoot