Tiger in Training

Just a few more days left in our second trimester! 93 days to go!

Baby Brock--Only 15 weeks away!

Yes, I have a hard time believing I could have grown as much as I have in a mere 4-5 weeks too!  B.B. has been super busy getting bigger and more active since I last blogged.  Since last blogging, we have had another monthly visit to the doctor.  After B.B. so sweetly kicked at the sensor as the nurse attempted to find the heartbeat, we discovered he or she is still measuring at a strong 158/159! This was also the date set for my one-hour glucose test that almost didn't happen.  Thankfully, after the doctor took one look at a very hungry patient, he went through with the test...only for me to fail it! Happily, I can report that I successfully passed my three-hour glucose test today with flying colors! Just so you know...Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding has no bearing on passing a fasting glucose test :p

B.B. is most active at night, but has become increasingly mobile throughout the day.  Kicks can be strong enough to actually see through my clothing now.  However, if you try to feel for one, he/she is aware he's/she's being watched and stops immediately.  My dad and I concluded that B.B. (like the rest of the Potters) believes that one person does not an audience make.  Definitely a performer in there, but he/she needs a stage and not my belly to confine him/her! Just a short 15 weeks from this little one will make the grand debut...yet another hard thing to believe!

Anatomy Scan

We are happy to report that B.B. checked out well at the anatomy scan today!  We have extremely low odds of any birth defects and everything seems to be working as it should--our kid might be more normal than either of us! :)  Heartbeat is still up there measuring at 158.  Here are some of the latest pics:

Profile 1

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B.B.'s foot

And just for fun-what B.B. looks like from the outside!

Bumps, Bedding, & Busy Bees

The month of June has proven to be quite a busy month for the Brocks.  We started with a packed trip culminating in the nuptials of my dear sweet cousin, Lindsey, and her handsome groom, Andrew.  We began our trip with a night in Asheville.  One of our favorite groups, Mumford & Sons, was playing at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.  Based on the excellence of this concert, we knew we were in for a great trip!
Not a great pic, but worth posting just to pay homage:

After Asheville, we headed up to Pittsburgh for a Pirates game.  While there, we sampled some popular Pittsburgh fare including Iron City, tater-tots and the "Pittsburgh Wrap"-steak, cheese, cole slaw, and french fries wrapped in a tortilla...one of Michael Jordan's favorites.  The only one of the three I sampled were the tater-tots--Tim was much more ambitious!

The next day, we road-tripped across the state to Lancaster, PA to take in Amish Country.  This was a truly unique experience. It amazed us how they still manage life with limited conveniences, though we did learn that they have rock star parking at the local Target and part-take of Ci-Ci's pizza buffet once a week!

From there, we headed south to Gettysburg, PA to give our trip some historical significance. On the way, I learned the inevitable relationship between comfy clothes and the pregnant woman.  As we stopped at the York Co. Visitor's Center (contained within a Harley Davidson factory) to pick up Gettysburg info, I desperately switched from just-too-uncomfortable-shorts to the skirt-from-Heaven.  After the quick wardrobe change and odd Visitor's Center, we were back on the road and arrived at Gettysburg with a few hours to spend. A few of the better picks are below:

From there, we trekked to West Virginia for Lindsey and Andrew's wedding where we spent the rest of the weekend enjoying a great time with amazing family!

As if that trip didn't keep us busy enough in June, B.B. was very busy encouraging the growth of my waistline! Second trimester is a wonderful thing...until it's time to find clothing that feels good!  Luckily, I am blessed with wonderful friends who generously donated to the cause!  Below is the first of many "bump" pics to come:

With the close of the month, I FINALLY decided on baby bedding that was both gender neutral and something I could live with.  It arrived yesterday so I'll share a pic from the internet. The process of getting the nursery decked out is in full swing, so I am sure I'll have plenty more pics in the coming months!

He/She's a Peach!

We are happy to report we are currently the proud parents of a peach! Translation:  I am currently 13 weeks and 1 day along.  Now that I am entering the beloved second trimester, we are able to relax a little more, I'm feeling a little better and have more energy than I have the last several weeks (hence the new blog post!) The ultrasound picture you are viewing is B.B. (Baby Brock) at 10 weeks (when we were having a prune.)  We were able to hear the heart beat at this time and it was a strong 176! The hard part now will be my patience as I try to pick out nursery decor for either a boy or girl. That's right, we are NOT going to find out until B.B. makes his/her appearance this winter!  I know many of you think this is going to be an impossible task for the control-freak, planner you all know so well.  I guess all I can say to that is that I do always enjoy a challenge!

A few things I have learned in just the last week:
1-Sun bathing is not nearly as enjoyable as it used to be.  This will be a different kind of summer for me!
2-Dancing in heels at a wedding stops at Joseph and Leah's!  Been there, done that, bought a cute pair of wedges for Lindsey and Andrew's!
3-The "Ancient Chinese Prediction Calendar" says "It's a Girl!"
4-Gender-neutral baby bedding is depressing!

5-Snap-N-Go is apparently the way to go!