It's a Boy!

So, this post really isn't in chronological order.  It's in the random order as it pops out of my head.  In the past 2 ultrasounds we have been told the baby is a boy.  My family is super ecstatic about that.  With the happiness, also come with pick out a boy's name.  The issue with a boy's name is that it has to be carefully chosen.  Michelle and I have agreed to some way have one of our names in the child's name.  And the name we chose is.....  James Dean Chen.  There's a few reasons behind the name other then the reason I mentioned.  Those of you that know me knows that I'm a gear head through and through and I love motorsports.  What better name to choose that also incorporates my name then that of a motorsports legend.  Yeah, James Dean was in a few movies that I care not to remember, but also besides the point, it's a freaking B-A (James, when you get older, you'll understand what B-A means) name because he has a B-A dad!

Laying Foundations

A lot has happened within the few week in regards to our living situation.  Both Michelle and I understood that our 1 bedroom apartment just didn't offer the size that we needed for our growing family.  So, the hunt began for a new domicile that has the space for our incoming +1.  We found a beautiful newly constructed 2 bed/2.5 bath condo that was in our price range and we snatched it up.

I figured it would be easier to do a multi-day move-in.  While it would be more tiring on me, I figured it would be easier on Michelle and James.  Day 1 consisted mostly of small and loose items.  Things that Michelle could help move, and organize immediately.  Day 2 was heavy lifting day.  I had enlisted the assistance of my friends (thanks Alex, Jose, Graeme, and Eric!) and we had all of the furniture moved.  Now we're pretty much settled in and I've begun some work on the nursery.

I had my old 32" TV just sitting around, so I figured I might as well wall mount it in the nursery as I figured much of our time will be spent in there after James is born.  We still need to get a dresser, and we're getting a Pack and Play from a friend of ours.  Also much of my family are donating "used" baby items to us.  When I say used, I mean we didn't buy it new, but much of it was never used.  So, we have a bunch of baby clothes, a like-new infant car seat, and some other little knickknacks.  We also got advise from family members as for items that we shouldn't waste our money on as well.  So, as far as laying down a good living foundation, I think I'm on the right track, however I didn't expect this track to come with this much lower back pain.

Growing!

The jeans no longer button. Most of my tops are like midriffs. My hospital scrubs are snuggier and everyone at work are now noticing! The downside isn't the new wardrobe, but the fact I can no longer sleep on back. I constantly switch from side to side and I feel like I never really get a good night's sleep. Also, le bebe and the growing uterus it lives in, sometimes hits the sciatic nerve. Pain strikes my lower back that radiates down my upper thigh. Le bebe is kicking my butt and messing up my sleep pattern already!

The differences between 14weeks and 19weeks!: