22 Weeks and Name Change!

Wow, I cannot believe that these past 22 weeks have flown by so quickly. Things are going pretty smoothly so far (knock on wood). I have been pretty tired and a TAD emotional (like crying during a dog training show--those dogs were just so darn cute!), but other than that I have been doing great!

We are excited because we think we have settled on an official name! Alyssa Kay Lomax. We reserve the right to change it at any time, but we are pretty set. We have been calling her Alyssa and we are really excited about it. The baby room is coming along and I will put pictures up when it is totally finished.

Baby Room!

We had a lot of fun this weekend picking out decor for our baby girl's room. Michael's mom found a great deal on a bedding set that is gorgeous. It is light pink and dark brown. See the picture above for the full set. I just got the picture online, it is not a real picture of our room. We didn't get everything in the set, but we got a lot of it. Once the room is done I will post a picture of what it really looks like. My dad is going to paint a mural on one of the walls, so I think that will be really special. Thanks dad!

We also had fun registering over the weekend. It was really fun, but it was also a really long day. We were exhausted by the end of it. We are getting so excited. I cannot believe I am already half way there! We recently had our 20 week doctor's appointment and everything looked good, so that is a blessing.

Now I just have to make it through report cards...

Baby Girl Lomax

Here are our most recent ultrasound pictures! We are so thrilled to find out that we are having a baby girl. The ultrasound technician said that everything looked great. She remarked that the baby has very cute feet. The ultrasound tech also told us that it looks like she has really long toes. I have a feeling she is going to be tall like her daddy! I'm afraid she won't have my super cute sausage toes. :) We are very excited and we feel so lucky that everything went well and everything looks normal. We love our baby girl!

18 Weeks!

The half way point is coming up soon. We are so excited. Monday, February 15th is our next doctor's appointment where we should be able to find out if we are having a boy or a girl. We can't wait! Here is my 18 week picture. It pretty much looks the same, but I think I have grown a little. It is a little bit freaky at first when you gain a pound in one week. I am getting used to it, but it is still strange! We are taking a picture each week, in the same clothes, standing in the same spot. Check back next week to find out if it is a boy or a girl. :)

16 Weeks!

I can't believe that I am already 16 weeks along. It feels great to be out of the yucky first trimester and feeling a bit better. I am not nautious like I was and I am even eating meat-WOO HOO! Michael is excited about that because during the first trimester just the thought of meat would make me sick, so he was a little worried that the baby was going to be a vegetarian.! :) I am starting to show a little bit, so I posted a 16 week picture. Look for a post in the next few weeks to find out if it is a girl or a boy!

Expecting in July!

Most of you probably already know this, but Michael and I are going to be parents. We are super excited. We have been trying for awhile now and I was so shocked to find out that I was actually pregnant, that I took a few more pregnancy tests than were actually necessary. :)


This is a picture from our 12 week ultrasound. It is our favorite one because it looks like Baby Lomax is all snug in there...just lounging away!

KITCHEN REMODEL!

Ok, I know I should have put these up long ago, but you have to cut me some slack because I don't have internet at my house! I will try to be better in the future. Michael did a lovely job of remodeling our kitchen, along with all of the flooring in the downstairs bathroom, hallway, and laundry room. The before and after pictures do not match up exactly, but they show the hideous laminate flooring and formica counter tops from before.

Exhibit A

This shows the gorgeous Christmas green counter tops from before.

Exhibit B

This picture showcases the lovely floors that were previously in the kitchen, dining room, hallway, laundry room, and bathroom downstairs.

And AFTER:
Bathroom

Kitchen

Kitchen/Dining Room

Way to go Michael!!!!!! You amaze me.