It's A Girl!! (Or at least they think for now!)

We had our 18 week ultrasound a few weeks ago and I had not gotten a chance to post the pics. Looks like lots of pink in our future!! I love it! I still want a boy at some point, but the little girl clothes are so precious I can hardly stand it....her closet is 1/3 full already...I know, I am a little out of control! Keep this sweet little girl in your prayers.

Looks like she's going to be a "thumb-sucker"!

I'm not sure what part of this little booty shot let's you know it's a girl, but that's what the Dr. said!

Look how wonderful she is - Zach thinks she's going to be an athlete with those long legs (only if she makes it through mom with bows and dresses!)

Head shot

Tiny, precious little feet!

I honestly don't know how anyone can go through having a baby and not believe in God - it is so amazing how detailed she is already - isn't He a wonderful creator?! I am overwhelmed with love for this little girl already!

Unbelievable!

This is a Howard Stern show (who I usually don't like) but he had this great segment. This guy went to Harlem and asked people who they were going to vote for - they all say Obama but then agree with everyone of McCain's policies - it's really unbelievable. At first it was funny but then it just made me mad b/c there are so many people who vote this way. My friend Neil and I think there should be a quick test after you vote over a couple things your candidate believes in - if you can't pass, you're vote doesn't count...what do you think??! Enjoy.

Check this out....actually, it's too sad to be funny > > http://www.bpmdeejays.com/upload/hs_sal_in_Harlem_100108.mp3

Stroller, Car Seats, and Beds, Oh My!

Baby Advice Needed!! OK guys - we have entered into the world of picking out baby stuff and wow, am I overwhelmed! What car seat, what stroller, what highchair, furniture, etc.??? I read all these articles that tell you different ones are safer, easier to use, etc. but they all say something different. I trust all you real mamas out there and am begging for your advice. The main things I'm looking at right now are strollers and car seats so any of your advice would be appreciated!! Thanks!
-New mama

Update for all you mommies out there

Physicians' group recommends doubling daily vitamin D intake for children.The New York Times /AP (10/13, A14) reports, "The country's leading group of pediatricians is recommending that children receive double the usually suggested amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it might help prevent serious diseases." The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that children take 400 units daily in response to "mounting research about potential benefits from vitamin D besides keeping bones strong." The group's advice "replaces a 2003 academy recommendation for 200 units daily." In addition, the government advisory group responsible for setting "dietary standards is discussing with federal agencies whether the recommendations should be changed based on the new research." Still, although some research has shown that vitamin D "might reduce the risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease," the AP notes that "the evidence is not conclusive, and there is no consensus on how much of the vitamin would be needed for disease prevention."

Researcher urges government agencies to revise vitamin D recommendations. UPI (10/11) reported that researcher Anthony Norman, of the University of California-Riverside, "is calling for a sea change in how governmental agencies advise people to take vitamin D," because he insists that nearly "half of the elderly in North America are not getting enough vitamin D to maintain healthy bone density, lower their fracture risk, and improve tooth attachment." He also said that the "deficiency is associated with...increased risk for colorectal, prostate, and breast and other major cancers," according to a statement published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.