Ultrasound

This is Gabriel's cute little face. This looks a lot like one of the

ultrasound pictures we have of Alex! (o:

I thought this was cute! This is his left foot! Baby feet are so cute! (o:

We had our ultrasound today. Baby Gabriel, is still a boy! (o: Thank goodness! Anyways his brain, his heart, lungs, facial features, bladder, kidneys, spine ect are all looking perfect! (o: He is currently in the breech position right now. But he has 4 months to move into the head down position to we're not worried! (o: Everything else is looking great!

One more thing!

I've discovered a new snack that I LOVE!!!!! Honey Nut Cheerios Snack Mix! So good!!!!!

Uh oh!

So for the past week or so baby Gabe has been moving SOOOOOOOOO much. I don't remember Alex being this active and look at that crazy kid now! So I'm thinking we're going to have 2 hyper kids that are all over the place! FUN STUFF! (o:

I'm slacking on posting! EEEKS!

Things I need to post about:

Mother's Day
Alex's soccer games
Baking Cupcakes with Alex
Kim's Graduation
Swimming with Mark and Jenn
Playing with Bella and Robert
Visiting with Gramma and Grampa and other family in CA
Almost the end of the school year (6 more days!)
My teaching summer school

I'm sure there are more. I just can't remember right now! (o: Anyway I have pictures of all this stuff, so I'll just make either a massive post and squeeze in everything, or do one at a time when I get the chance! (o:

I also have a drs appointment this afternoon at 3! We will get an anatomy scan of the bebe to make sure he is growing great. And we'll confirm that he is a boy! I'm on a "Due in October 2009" message board and 3 women got 3D ultrasounds and were told the gender of their baby, and a few weeks later when they went for their anatomy scan they were SHOWN the oposite gender! Yikes! Kim thinks it would be cool to find another baby behind Baby Gabe! LOL YIKES! No thanks! Anyway we'll see what happens!

Private Settings

I made my blog public again, people have told me they can't read my blog because I had it set to private. They either could see my pictures, and not read what I wrote, or see what I write and not see the pictures. Apparently some people don't care what I say they just want to see Alex! LOL So to make it easier on everyone I'm going back to public. I suppose if anyone wanted to find us THAT bad they can whether I have a blog or not! (o:

What happens when you mix a crazy wind storm + rain + thunder?

You get this!


On Monday night the wind and rain knocked over the tree in front of my mom's house! It was so lucky that it fell that way instead of towards the driveway where Jenniffer's car would have been parked! OR that it didn't hit the HOUSE! That would have been a disaster! So now a gardener is coming over and chopping it up and getting rid of their fabulous shade tree.

Alex was devastated and started to cry when he say it "Mama, the birds are going to be so sad! Where are they going to sleep?". My sweet boy was worried about the birds and their nests. So I pointed out a few other trees near by and told them they could sleep in any of those trees. And he said "Moving sucks!" LOL That seriously surprised me and cracked me up at the same time! Crazy kid!

What Baby Gabe is up to.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces, and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. The hair on his scalp is sprouting. This is a crucial time for sensory development: Your baby's brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that he may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, taking to him, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

I am just AMAZED at how good Gabriel looks for only being about 6 inches! WOW!

Gabriel Ryan

So we are 100% having another baby boy! We are excited to have 2 boys! (o: I saved all of Alex's baby stuff so I have a lot of newborn stuff already! Alex said "I love baby Gabe Mama! He is so cute!" Well here are some pictures of him!

Almost 19 weeks

This picture makes my belly look weird haha but here is my almost 19 week belly shot. I wasn't going to post it, but I am being HARASSED! haha

I feel the baby move so much now! I love it! (o: My Monday dr appointment was rescheduled for Friday. So I'm not sure if my ultrasound appointment well still be next week or if I have to wait until the following week now. We'll see tomorrow!!! Anyway people at work keep telling me the baby will be a girl. So we'll see when I get my ultra sound! (o: I'm excited to find out. I'm on this message board for people due in October, and a lot of them are finding out what they are having! So jealous! Hopefully this baby is more cooperative than Alex was! (o: Anyway enjoy!

17 weeks

So I've been told that I suck at taking and posting "Belly Pictures" So here is my 17 week picture. One of my kids told me "Mrs. Hendrickson your baby is showing A LOT today!" LOL Thanks pal! Anyway this isn't the best picture of ME but at least you can see my HUGE round belly! I swear this is how big I was when I HAD Alex! Yikes! I still have 4 1/2 months to go! Hopefully this baby isn't like 80 ponds or something! I've lost 9 1/2 lbs so far. I go to the drs on Monday and my "BIG" Ultrasound to check the baby's anatomy and gender is on May 19th. So we'll see if we're having a girl or a boy! (o; Anyway enjoy! This may be the last belly picture you'll get for a while LOL

According to Kim, I'm creepy because I squat down, and sit on the floor. She says pregnant people arent supposed to do that! LOL When you have a 3 year and need to get to their level, or need to find something at Target on the lowest shelf what are you supposed to do?!? LOL Apparently I'mnot supposed to carry a 3 year old down stairs either?! Who knew! LOL

I feel fine body wise. I was getting some stretching pains yesterday, but none today. The baby has been moving around for a few weeks. Some days s/he moves more than others. Mainly after I eat or am ready to go to sleep. Or if my class is being super loud! The kids always yell at each other "Be quiet! We are upsetting Mrs. Hendrickson's baby!"

Alex likes to "Poke poke poke the bebe!" lol He thinks it's HILARIOUS! We'll see how he is after the baby is born! And when we start getting the nursery together! I already have ideas on how to get the nursery done.

If its a boy we'll paint it in greens. Dark green on the oposite walls and lighter green on the others remaining walls. I also want to put bugs on the walls. Like we have cars and trucks for Alex where family and friends painted them for him, I want to do the same but with like bugs and frogs. If it's a girl we'll do purples (I wanted to do pinks and browns, but David is dead set again PINK!). He is lucky I like Purples! We'll do butterflys and flowers if it's a girl and have them painted by family members too! That way everyone can be part of their rooms! (Ack! Which reminds me, I need to send Jenn, Sam and Natalee some cars to paint for Alex's room from Mark, Dean and Konner). My mom is going to make us a cover for Alex's rocking chair so that it will match the nursery. I'm excited to know what the baby is! (o:

Tired!

Alex has been sick since WEDNESDAY! Took him to the drs on Friday, he threw up most of the weekend. He doesn't sleep very well, which means that *I* don't sleep well. So in between getting up to pee every half a second I get up because Alex is coughing or crying or calling me. I need a break! Any volunteers to take over the night shift? (David sucks he can sleep through ANYTHING!)

On a happy note, Kim was here this past weekend! That is always fun! More of that later!!

Oh a THRILLING note (Sorry Kim this is more fun that you coming to visit! lol) I only have like 22 days of school left! NOT counting weekends! (o: YEY!