It's time for an update!

It has been quite a while since we have updated the blog. We have had some significant occurrences within the last few months. First of all, Peanut (as we like to now call Baby Callahan) has started kicking! It is the most amazing thing in the whole world! It started one morning when I was on my way to work. I almost always listen to a morning show during my commute and a song came on that I liked, so I turned the radio up. I promptly received a swift kick! It was so amazing! I have decided that Peanut likes The Fray.

After that occurrence I decided to read up about what Peanut could or could not hear and discovered that Peanut can now hear outside sounds. Tiffany Snyder gave me a Baby Einstein Lullaby cd for Christmas. We listen to it with the IPOD every night. I make sure to put the headphones right on my belly so that Peanut can hear.

In our 21 week ultrasound we learned the Peanut is a full week ahead of where he/she should be in development. This does not change our due date, but does show promise with the development of our little baby. The baby weighed in at one pound and measured 10.5 inches long. Again, Peanut would not hold still for the tech. We managed to get a good picture of Peanut's foot and another full picture of Peanut. This second picture is not as good as the first but we will post anyway.

Peanut and I recently had some issues that caused us to spend a couple of days at the hospital for tests. Peanut does not like tests! He/She especially does not like the MRI machine, probably because of the noise. The baby kicked the entire 45 minutes that I was in the machine-and the entire 30 minute commute home. That must have tuckered him/her out because there was not much movement for the remainder of the night.

Peanut also gets very active first thing in the morning. He/She lets me know that it is time to eat. This has been a more difficult adjustment for me as I am not one who usually eats breakfast as soon as my feet hit the ground in the morning. But guess what? I have started to...otherwise Peanut gets a little cranky.

My belly is definitely showing that Peanut is growing. The maternity clothes that I bought in advance of this stage are now definitely needed! I am thankful that I purchased a new coat when we were back home for Christmas because I would be in a mess without it now! My new wardrobe not only includes new maternity clothes but I have also now started wearing Rob's t-shirts. I have never been so thankful that he has so many Boundary Waters T-Shirts! He has enough for us to share. So, when I just want to bum around in sweats and a t-shirt, I am raiding his side of the closet. He is so nice to share :)

In addition to all of the changes with Peanut, we are making some changes ourselves. We are moving this weekend! It all started about two weeks ago when Rob and I were off. I was off for a bank holiday and Rob took a day to help me get "organized." I know-those who know me well are laughing right now because I do not "do organization." I can't begin to explain the feeling, but as I was shuffling stacks of stuff from one place to another I was overwhelmed with where Peanut was going to live. In true Erin fashion, I cried. Rob didn't know what to do with me (no blame there) so he agreed to go with me to see what options we have for two bedrooms in the area. Most of the complexes that we looked at were pretty pricey. On our way home we stopped by the office here at our building and found they were offering a rent special on two bedroom apartments. An hour later we had a lease signed! Yay! Peanut now has his/her room. I have ordered a few Dr. Seuss pieces for the room and I am working on coming up with how we will paint it. It is so precious!

One more thing to check off of the list: Daycare. Yesterday we officially waitlisted for a daycare that is right behind where we live. This has been a major concern of ours. We may have to find daycare for a month or so until our spot comes available but I am convinced it will be worth the trouble because this is an amazing facility.

I will post pictures soon!