Pregnant Sisters

Joe's brother Randy and his family came from Oregon to celebrate Christmas with us! It's been so fun to see our boys play together! It's been great to spend some time with my pregnant sister-in-law Alicia, who is also pregnant with her third baby. I'll be sad to see them go tomorrow and I'm sure I'm kids will be really bummed! I wish we lived closer to them!

Christmas 2012

Christmas was a success this year! The boys got their much needed ninja turtle sewer tower, I enjoyed watching Joe set it up. It was really fun watching the kids open all the gifts with excitement!

Brady's 4th birthday!

We decided to celebrate Brady's birthday a week late because we moved on his birthday. He said he wanted to have a ninja turtle party (shocker). Brady loved playing with cousins and eating pizza! I can't believe my little Brady is four already!

Christmas Eve and 29 weeks!

How far along: 29 weeks

Baby size: around 15 and a half inches and weighs two and a half pounds

Weight gain: around 25 pounds. Yikes!

Bellybutton: In and will probably stay that way.

Maternity clothes: I have been wearing maternity clothes from week 7.

Names: Joe and I usually don't discuss names until a week before I'm due.

Gender: Girl!

Movement: she kicks like crazy every night.

Sleep: Sleep is starting to get harder.

Food adversions: Thai food

Food cravings: pasta and sandwiches

Best moment this week: family came in town for Christmas!

What I miss: my per-pregnancy clothes and weight.

What I'm looking forward to: Christmas Tomorrow!!!!!

Just some adorable boys in front of a tree.

Pregnancy questionnaire: 25 weeks

How far along: 25 weeks

Baby size: around 13 and a half inches and weighs a pound and a half to two pounds.

Weight gain: around 20 pounds. Yikes!

Bellybutton: In and will probably stay that way.

Maternity clothes: I have been wearing maternity clothes from week 7.

Names: Joe and I usually don't discuss names until a week before I'm due.

Gender: Girl!

Movement: she kicks like crazy every night.

Sleep: Sleep is starting to get harder.

Food adversions: Thai food

Food cravings: pasta and sandwiches

Best moment this week: Got to see family a couple days ago at thanksgiving.

What I miss: my per-pregnancy clothes and weight.

What I'm looking forward to: The holidays!!

Fears of pregnancy weight gain.

Most of you know that before I got pregnant I lost a bunch of weight, around 70 pounds or so. While I was super excited to find out that we were expecting I instantly got worried that I would gain all my weight that I worked so hard to loose. Soon after I found out this time I was worried that even though I have a greater knowledge of healthy eating and working out I was worried I would slip back into my old unhealthy ways. I hate to say it but I have started to slip and I really need to get motivated to eat healthier. I will find out at my midwife appt on Monday how much weight I have gained. My goal is to gain 25-30 pounds, at the rate I'm going ill probably gain 40 pounds. I have decided that I need to change my eating and start walking an hour everyday. Lately I have been walking 2-3 times a week but when I'm eating fried chicken and candy all day those walks aren't enough. From now on I am going to put my baby first and give her the best nutrition possible, I know that if I make sure my baby is happy and healthy then I will be also. Day one of healthy pregnancy starts now!

Halloween 2012

This year my kids had a blast with all their Halloween festivities. First we had a fun family party at the Chantry's home, Brady's school costume party, a trunk-or-treat, then trick-or-treating! They got to wear their avenger costumes four times! We are sad Halloween is over but Brady has made it clear that he is ready for Christmas time to come!

Pregnancy Questionnaire: Almost 21 weeks!

How far along:  almost 21 weeks

Baby size: around 10 and a half inches and weighs 14 oz.

Weight gain: around 10-12 pounds.

Bellybutton: In and will probably stay that way.

Maternity clothes: I have been wearing maternity clothes from week 7.

Names: Joe and I usually don't discuss names until a week before I'm due.

Gender: Girl!

Movement: I first felt movement around week 13.

Sleep: Sleeping great!

Food adversions: ranch and avocado.

Food cravings: pasta!!!

Best moment this week: Probably going to be today! I get to visit with family then take the kids to a Halloween party!

What I miss: my per-pregnancy clothes and weight.

What I'm looking forward to: My kids Halloween candy. I'm a good mom.

Pictures on my phone

Brady doing homework in his undies.

Brady and Connor making Halloween sugar cookies.

Riding in the car.

Holding the newest member of the family, little Jacob.

My growing baby bump.

Couldn't be happier!

Friday morning Joe and I headed to his parents house to drop off the kids at his parents house for our big gender reveal ultrasound. I have been waiting for this day for months! I just kept telling myself, "it's ok if it's a boy, it's ok if it's a boy." In my heart I honestly thought it was going to be a boy. I have always wanted a girl so I was just trying not to be heartbroken if I was told it was a boy. I tried not to think about cute pink dresses, flowers for her hair, and of course my future soccer star.

We got to the hospital and my heart was pounding the entire time. It was fun to see the baby moving around so much! I was relieved that she was healthy. Finally 30 minutes into the ultrasound she checked between the legs and I instantly knew it was a girl because I know what little boys look like! When she said "yes, it's a girl!" I was shocked and I just started crying. I'm so happy that I get a little girl! I feel so blessed! The shopping has already started. It feels really weird walking to the pink side, I have been shopping for boys for so long! Here are some pics of the ultrasound, my belly, and a little dress that I can't wait to put on her!

pregnancy questionnaire

I saw on another blog that they did a pregnancy questionnaire, I thought it would be nice to be able to look back in my blog book and remember the little things about my pregnancy.

How far along: 17 weeks

Baby size: around 5 inches and weighs 5oz

Weight gain: around 10 pounds, we will see at my next appt on the 15th.

Bellybutton: In and will probably stay that way.

Maternity clothes: I have been wearing maternity clothes from week 7.

Names: Joe and I usually don't discuss names until a week before I'm due.

Gender: Find out on October 12th!

Movement: I first felt movement around week 13. Now I am feeling full kicks. I have only felt the baby kick on the outside with my hand once. This baby is pretty active all day long now!

Sleep: Sleeping great!

Food adversions: ranch and avocado.

Food cravings: pasta!!!

Best moment this week: Feeling the baby kick with my hand!

What I miss: my per-pregnancy clothes and weight.

What I'm looking forward to: finding out the gender!