16 weeks going on 17

Sorry that its been a couple weeks since my last blog… work and life have gotten in the way of my blogging time! ;) Well… as you can see, i finally posted my first "bump" picture. It still isn't super big… but i have a feeling over the next couple of weeks it will grow much more rapidly! Little kirsch is picking up growing speed! At this point, I really want for people to be able to tell I'm pregnant, and not that I just have a little bit of a belly! Its becoming so much more real to me, and I want people to be excited with me! Speaking of things getting more real, I am anxiously waiting to truly be able to feel the baby kick. Almost every morning I lay in bed with my hand on my belly trying to feel that little kick. I have yet to feel what I know for sure is a kick, but I have definately been able to feel that "fluttering" feeling. I know they say for first time moms you don't always feel the kicking as early, but I'm being hopeful. I have my first ultrasound a week from this friday (which is also when I will be able to find out the sex of baby Kirsch!!!!) so even if I haven't for sure felt a kick by then, the ultrasound will definately help to make things seem MUCH more real (not that I don't already KNOW that we are having a baby, but there is still a little disconnect since I have yet to visually see the little cutie in my belly!)

So Brad is coming to the realization that I am now starting to "nest". My brain is so overwhelmed with baby things, and all I want to do is start getting things ready for the new arrival. I have already purchased an Eddie Bauer Pack-n-Play from Craigslist (which is in awesome condition, and comes with the bassinet, changing attachment and mobile), a set of newborn pacifiers and a few other things. I have baby books and magazine everywhere and I just want to start getting everything organized and all set. Its actually hard for me to wait to buy things for the baby shower, because I just want to know I'm prepared. I know, I'm a freak, but I'm such a planner. Also, I have found that lately I'm am all about watching movies that have to do with people being pregnant (ex: Juno and Knocked Up) because I'm starting to understand a little of what they are going through. Luckily, I haven't cried during them yet (but i have to admit i did cry during Bridesmaids… and its a COMEDY!) Hormones! Geez

I know that I seem to ask a lot of questions of my fellow mommies out there, but I think all of you are much better advice than Google! I was starting to think about First Time Moms. Did any of you take one of those classes with your first pregnancy. It seems like they would be a good idea to take, especially because they include a touring of the birthing units at the hospital, but I was just curious what you all think. Another question I had was about strollers. I've heard a lot of good things about the jogging strollers, but there are so many kinds of strollers out there, so I was wondering what you guys have and if you like/recommend them. It seems like a pretty big purchase, so I want to make sure I get something I would be happy with. I have so many other questions I could ask… but I don't want this lovely blog to become a novel! ;)

Well I think that's all for now… but I'm thinking my next blog I will be able to share the awesome news of the sex of Baby Kirsch (and an adorable pic)!!! How exciting! Thanks for visiting my blog everyone!