Nursery Update Part One...AND our baby has a name!

As baby continues to grow, our "to do list" does too!


22 Weeks


We have officially finished painting the nursery and also have the crib and changing table set up too! It is starting to feel real :) And, having the nursery somewhat put together makes it seem like the countdown to baby is so very soon. We cannot explain how excited we are!


We have also decided on our baby girl's name too!!! We have chosen to carry on a family name. Her name will be Carson. Carson is my grandfather's middle name, my uncle's name, and I also have a girl and boy cousin named Carson. The family is also very excited to have another Carson. As for the middle name, we have decided to use the name Elizabeth-this is named after my Aunt Beth. So her full name will be--Carson Elizabeth Gossett!


25 Weeks


I think that may be all the updates we have for baby news. In other news, we have enjoyed making it to as many home NC State football games as possible. We love tailgating and cheering on the PACK---this weekend was NOT the best for football that is for sure! We are leaving soon for a week long trip to Boston and Jason and I could not be more excited. I have been using my vacation time sparingly in hopes of saving as many days as possible for maternity leave and to think of having a whole week off is awesome! I will certainly post pics when we return of the nursery. Stay tuned....

Our Growing Baby Girl!

Just thought I would update and say I am officially feeling pregnant.

There is now no question of whether I am pregnant or not to strangers---everyone is asking when I am due, girl vs boy, etc. AND I love it! This is such an exciting time in my life. I can't wait for all that the future holds for me and Jason. :)

And, another thing that has been happening is that everyone has started rubbing my belly-hehe-which, by the way, is something that does not bother me one bit. I know alot of people are always afraid to ask to touch pregnant womens bellies, but I just think alot of them are curious and for alot of my friends they haven't ever been pregnant and really just want to know what it feels like-so rub away! :)

Update...It's been a little while!

So yes, we are now usede to the idea that we are having a little GIRL and we are soooo excited. This past week Jason started painting the nursery-I will certainly post pics when the room is complete! So far things look great. Also this weekend we are going to start the baby registry! We have decided to register at a newer store- Buy, Buy, Baby-owned by Bed, Bath and Beyond- and also at Babies R Us. But only one place in a weekend=haha! Wish us luck!

We have past the halfway mark-yay! And my belly is certainly starting to show it! (Pictures below)It is so exciting seeing through Facebook some pictures and the countdown for some of my friends from college as they are awaiting and anticipating the arrival of their babies and I just love sitting and thinking about what it will be like come January as I am in their shoes---right now it seems somewhat scary-yes this baby has to make it's way out somehow and that is a scary thing! I also keep thinking about how blessed we are to be going through this process-it is truly a blessing. :)

In other news, NC State football season is back!!! We love going to the games, tailgating and catching up with all of our friends. Hopefully we will be able to make it to most-if not all-home games.

Now for updated pics---
Approximately 20 weeks- HALFWAY



21 weeks and counting...

It's a GIRL!!!!

I am totally SHOCKED! So here is how it went yesterday....

We were going for our scheduled ultrasound, (I decided to drink a little sweet tea on the way there to "wake up" the baby since I have "given ip" caffeine while being prego). We then sat in the waiting room for about 15 minutes and all Jason and I could do was talk about how anxious we were and continue to make guesses and then discuss how we really hoped the baby was going to cooperate!---Now skip to 15 minutes into the ultrasound and all the sonographer can say is that, "if there is one position that a baby can be in to not show the gender, it's this one!" So the caffeine didn't do the trick! And although SHE was moving ALOT-BUT SHE was also being very ladylike and kept her legs crossed the entire time!!! But with a little prodding and a few position changes we got the view we needed! SO----yep, IT'S A GIRL!!! And we couldnt be more excited-or shocked for that matter!!! I was 95% convinced it was a boy, so I'm not really sure that the whole girl thing has sunk in yet but, my mom, sister, and I are going shopping this weekend so that should help! :)

As for my pregnancy, it continues to go by very smoothly, I am so thankful for that. I am starting to really have a belly! (Pictures to come very soon) And, I am still feeling great. I am starting to get a little nervous that the next 5 months are going to FLY by. Jason and I have not started to do anything to prepare, but I am sure everything will work out just fine. No worries! (Atleast not yet hehe)

And, I promise to post pictures SOON!

Pink or Blue???

WELL, we are getting SUPER excited about finding out the sex of our little miracle! We are scheduled to try and find out on Tuesday August 17th, that is, if Peanut cooperates. Jason and I have differing opinions of what we think the baby may be-his guess is girl and mine is boy- We shall see! But, I do know that we will be thrilled no matter what!!!

The baby sure is growing and it seems my pants are shrinking, haha :) I have started to gain weight and my belly is definitely popping out these days. But, I can't complain because it is what I have been waiting on for the past 4 months. The only thing I will complain about is this inbetween stage, I feel like my pants are starting to be too small, even with a Bella band, and I don't think I am quite "big" enough for maternity pants-I think this weekend I may venture out and try some on....wish me luck.

As for other news, I am really excited about my friend Lindsey visiting from San Francisco! She will be here this weekend and I can't wait for girls night! Jason and his friend, Brad, have been brewing beer for the first time lately and it should be ready to taste in the next couple weeks-none for me though :) My mom, sister, and I have a girls sleepover planned for next weekend and we are going to go baby shopping for the first time! I really can't wait-especially with the hopes of knowing the gender! So everyone cross your fingers and hope we don't have too shy of a baby on our hands. ;) I will definitely post another update soon---

Bring on the SECOND trimester...

My first signs of a "Baby Bump"



I am getting more and more excited about becoming a mom. I truly cannot wait!!!

I am now almost 14 weeks pregnant and I continue to feel great. Jason and I have started to do a little bit more planning and are still throwing out ideas for the nursery colors, what we need to buy, etc. It is such a fun time in our lives and I am so glad I have such a great husband to share it with. We had an ultrasound last week and the baby continues to grow just as expected. The heartbeat looked great and the baby looks very healthy thus far.




Jason and I have decided, after much discussion, that we are going to find out if it is a boy or a girl. We have the appointment scheduled for August 17th and are counting down the days. We have no idea what it is!!! Any guesses???

What is the most exciting thing is to see how excited our family and friends are for us. We are certainly blessed to have everyone around us. And we are very open to any suggestions on raising a child. :)

Finally!

This has been a wonderful week, we have FINALLY been able to share our great news with friends and family! It makes everything seem so real and makes us get more and more excited about baby Gossett-now 10 weeks and 1 day!

So, as for symptoms, I am doing great! I feel completely normal-just a little sleepy at night and still not eating as big of portions as I use to because I get SO full. But no worries- I am sure the appetite will return soon. And I am pleasantly surprised that I still have not gained any weight-but as Jason keeps telling me-it will come! haha!

Almost 2 weeks ago we had our initial OB visit that took about an hour and a half and Jason and I really enjoyed it. We both got to see how much the baby has grown-it now has arms and legs and it's little heart was just beating away! SO AMAZING!!!

So, all in all a great week! And all I can ask is for a happy, healthy baby in about 7 months! :)