Awesome giveaway....please read!

My friend, Lee Ann over at Froggy Leggs has an etsy shop and is going to give away a diaper and wipes pouch she made...you get to choose your fabics from an wide variety of fabrics.  I have to admit I want one really bad!  She is so crafty and talented!  Check out her Etsy shop if you have a chance..she sells all sorts of baby stuff :)  Here are a few pictures of the pouch.  The last three pics are of the fabrics you can choose from if you win!  Good Luck everyone!

 

It's a........

So I have been really bad about keeping up with my blog lately...I can explain though.  We canceled our internet at the beginning of the month so I haven't been able to blog....but my smart husband found a way for us to get connected...wi-fi is wonderful!

This post is to explain how I told my husband's side of the family the exciting news about the gender...I'll explain the details now!

On Wednesday November 3, we traveled to my in-laws place and spent a few days there.  We were having a get together that weekend to celebrate the October/November Birthdays.  Since everyone in the family would be there Nate & I thought it would be a great opportunity to tell everyone what we were having in person.  With Nataleigh we told people over the phone and couldn't see their reaction so it was important to us this time around to do so in person.

We bought a bag of Double-Stuffed Oreos and I scraped out the filling of 2 Oreos...added the coloring to make either pink or blue and then restuffed the halves so that it made one special Oreo.  Then I dipped them in chocolate to hide the special filling so that it would be a surprise...I know I'm weird but I love to do surprises...its in my blood!

On Friday night, once everyone got to my in-laws place we had a chance to sit and catch up and I couldn't take the anticipation anymore!!!  I said, "We're not doing ANYTHING until we do what I want to do.....Share the sex of Baby Buchinger!"  Okay it may have been a little divaish but hey...I've been keeping this inside for several weeks and I couldn't take it anymore....I just blurted it out!

I passed out the cookies to everyone....there were 11 people there and only 1 special Oreo....I told them to hold onto the cookie and when I say okay...bite into the cookies and whoever has the special Oreo tell us the color you see....So one by one the platter was getting empty and I forgot which one was the one...and my husband ended up getting a cookie since my nephew didn't finish his dinner.  I was worried he may have grabbed it since I wasn't paying attention.  I said, "Okay everyone take a bite!"  My SIL, Anne, said,"oh I have a pink one!"  Are you having a girl???  I shook my head yes and everyone was delighted!  My SIL, Megan started to cry...she was so excited for us and the anticipation got to her too! 

My MIL Dorothy and Megan got us little boy gifts because they were sure we were having a boy so they gave the gifts to Anne who has a newborn boy herself!  I thought it was pretty hysterical!

I got out the ultrasound pictures and gave them to Dorothy who said,"I know what they're going to do...the last picture is going to say IT'S A BOY!!" So one by one they went through the pics...they ohhhed and they ahhhed and then they got to the last one and sure enough the picture said "IT'S A BOY!"  She said, "I knew it!!!"  So then they gave us the presents back.

I asked them how they "KNEW" it was a boy...they said, "Nathan kept telling us from the ultrasound they for sure knew the sex of the baby....so we knew it was a boy..."  I felt a little bummed but it was great fun!

Next time if we get pregnant again....we are not finding out until the baby is born!  Then it will be a surprise for all!

Here is a pic from that night!

24 Week Survey

How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +6 lbs over the last 4 weeks...not bad I guess...
How big is baby? The baby is 8 1/2 inches long and weighs 1.5lbs....woo hoo!!!!
Maternity clothes? YES!!!!  Need more too!
Sleep: so it has been getting worse and worse....yuck...thank God for naps!
Best moment this week: My friend Sarah got married yesterday, both Nataleigh & I were in the wedding.
Movement: yes...the baby is such a little wiggle worm!
Food cravings: Love salt still!  The sweets are getting tastier now...yeah I have a huge appetite now...darn it!
Gender:Please read my next post...
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In..but getting bigger and more shallow.
Stretchmarks? No new ones.
How are you feeling? pretty good.  I'm happy and excited about this pregnancy.  I have okay energy levels when I get a nap and when I sleep well at night.
What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and all the festivities this week brings... 1) OB appt on Tues can't wait to hear the little one's HB  2) Making pies on Tuesday afternoon with a bunch of ladies I love! 3) Thanksgiving on Thurs with Nate's side of the family 4) BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!!!  5) Thanksgiving with my side of the family on Saturday  What a week ahead of me!
What I miss: sleeping on my back, not having a huge appetite and getting good sleep.  I seem to be waking up ever hour on the hour after 3 hrs of sleep...uggg!
Weekly Wisdom: REMEMBER TO TAKE MY VITAMINS!!!  This one has been a hard one for me this pregnancy...not sure why.
Milestones: Found out the sex of Baby Buchinger a couple weeks ago and already next week is viability...I have many things to be Thankful for!

Here are a few pics from yesterday...enjoy!

Nataleigh & I

My Mother-in-law Dorothy, Nataleigh & I

We went and visited my husband at work after the wedding.

Well that's all for now....till next time!