Boy or Girl?

We only have 12 weeks left. We still don't know if we're expecting a boy or girl and would love to hear your predictions. I took an "old wives tales" gender prediction test. It said I had a 51% chance of having a girl and 49% chance of having a boy... not exactly going out on any limbs to make that prediction!

So, it's time for you to start guessing!

To help you out here are some stats:

Baby Chili's heart rate is consistently 150 or above. So was Matilda's.

The Chinese gender prediction charts say we're expecting a girl. They also said Matilda would be a boy.

I'm craving salt and sweets more this time and not wild about meat or fish at all. With Matilda I was all about spicy and sour.

I've gained about 9 pounds so far this time. I didn't gain any with Matilda.

I have no "feelings" about whether this is a boy or a girl. I thought Matilda was a boy.

This baby kicks quite a bit more than Matilda did.

I had more severe morning sickness this time, but it didn't last as long (stopped around week 12 this time, with Matilda I was still sick at week 18).

I love orange juice.

I'm not breaking out. My hair and nails are growing at about the same rate they did before I was pregnant. Same as with Matilda.

I just dangled my wedding ring over my belly--it swung up and down (like head to toes,) not side to side. I did not try this with Matilda.

Finally, here are comparison belly pictures so you can decide how you think I'm carrying.

Chili 20 weeks:


Matilda 20 weeks:


Chili 27 weeks:


Matilda 28 weeks:

Look at that face!

We let Matilda try an oreo last night. Like anyone would, she decided she'd better go hide while she ate it.

She looked quite surprised that we actually found her under the table:


When we told her she'd have to come out she gave us the "really? You're kidding." look:


We assured her we were not kidding. She remained unimpressed:


We told her we were going to have to come in and get her. She began to realize we meant business:


She was not happy to see Daddy on the floor coming to pull her out:


She did enjoy the cookie though.

update

We're in the third trimester now. Baby Chili is growing great and Matilda loves to point at my belly and say "hi baby!"

Matilda's New PJs

These are Matilda's new big-girl jammies. SO big!!


story time!


"walking" with Mommy before bed


I think she likes them!

How old is Matilda?

She might be a *tiny* bit cranky today, but she does know how old she is!

Another trip to Door County

We went up to Door County for a week and Matilda had a great time.

She went swimming:



Played in the yard:




And had her first official visit to Wilson's! She ate raisins, fries and chicken fingers and waved and said "Hi!" to every other little girl in the restaurant. She was so friendly and had a good time out with Mommy and Daddy.




Sorry lady, whoever you are. *snicker*

Pat the Bunny

Here's Matilda reading one of her favorite stories with Daddy:

Talking with Matilda

She has something to say:

Happy

Matilda is happy this morning.





And it's Boston's first birthday! Matilda wishes her cousin a very happy birthday and wants to share this old post from the first time she and Boston met--they were SO little! That mat they are laying on is a little less than 18x36 inches!

A Day in the Life of Matilda--Evening

7:15, time to fill up the tub!


Bathtime is my favorite time of day!


After bath, I get a fresh diaper, clean jammies and Daddy brushes my hair.


Then I want to read stories.


Daddy is the best story reader. After stories it's 8:00, time for my last cup of milk and going to bed.

A Day in the Life of Matilda--Late Afternoon

Normally I wake up from my nap at 4:00. But it's a lot of work being as cute as I am so here it is, 4:30 and I'm still sleeping!


5:10 I finally wake up.


Still feeling a little drowsy so a snuggle with Mommy while I drink my cup of milk is in order.


Mommy finally got me some fresh clothes, like she promised. We're getting ready to go out to dinner with Daddy and Grandap--I'm ready!


6:30 was dinner time. I had grilled cheese--mmmm!!! After dinner Daddy and I had playtime!

A Day in the Life of Matilda--Mid-Afternoon

12:30 is lunch time. We had shopping to do so we went out to lunch with Daddy today!


I had pizza! Yummy!


I spilled milk on my dress. Mommy said she'd give me a fresh one after my nap.


Play time! I love listening to silly songs.


2:30 time for another nap.

A Day in the Life of Matilda--Early Afternoon

11:00 I'm up from nap! Hope Mommy finished her chores!


Time to get dressed... what should I wear?


My new sailor dress that Grandma and Grandpa gave me for my birthday will be PERFECT!


Normally I'd just drink my milk while I snuggled with Mommy but we have places to go today, so I've got my cup in the car.


HI!! We're visiting Grandpa at work!

A Day in the Life of Matilda--Morning

It's 6:30 am. Time to let Mom and Dad know I'm up. Sometimes I like to share my lovies with them when they come to get me, but today, not so much.


After I get a fresh diaper I start my day with a sippy cup full of milk and Blue's Clues on Noggin while Mommy and Daddy get moving.


A little before 8 it's time to go have breakfast. I like cereal and bananas. I have a little juice in my cup, but I'm cranky and I want to tell Mommy all about it. Cup makes a good "BANG" when I hit the tray or throw it on the floor!


After breakfast it's time to PLAY!! I'm silly and like to roll around on the floor.


At 9:30 it's time for fresh diaper and another nap. Yawn.

Last Bottle

Matilda had her last bottle on Friday July 17, 2009. She was 1 year, 1 week and 6 days old.





Now our big girl is ready for sippy cups all the time!

Freshening up in the Powder Room

Beautiful Girl

Matilda is in a beautiful baby contest and needs your vote!

Voting is open until August 4 and each email address can vote once per day.

The first time you follow the link you will have to register an email address and password--it is free and there's an anti-spam option.
After you've registered, come back and click the link again, you will see Matilda's picture and 1-10 options above it.
Please give Matilda a 10!

After you vote, they'll show you another baby's picture and an option to vote for that baby. If you can resist, don't vote for other babies! Every vote (even a 1) gives a baby points and is a disadvantage to Matilda!

Put the link in your favorites or even make it your homepage so you vote every day until August 4!