21/22 weeks with baby BOY number 2!

How far along? 21/22 Weeks

How big is baby? about 13 ozs and 10.5.5 inches long! About the length of a carrot.

 

Weight Gain? Haven't been weighed since my December 19th appointment. Up about 10 pounds total. A little scared about the holiday weight gain with baby next appointment :)

Gender?  Its a BOY! Boy post coming soon :)

Symptoms: None! This weekly update is getting a bit boring with my boring pregnancy. I guess I shouldn't complain. I have had a few sneezes that pulled muscles in the bump region and HURT!

Sleep? The same as always.  Haven't noticed the vivid dreams very much lately.

Food Cravings: None. I always find myself really hunger at breakfast/lunch and really have to force myself to eat dinner because I'm never hungery.

Movement: I was feeling more/stronger movmenet before. I would worry but E wasn't much of a mover. I do feel flips and movement just not any real kicks or jabs yet.

Belly Button: Innie. And will probably always stay that way.

Stretch Marks: No new ones that I've noticed.

What I'm looking forward too:  I'm just loving getting back to a normal routine. I do love the holidays but this year I really missed my days with E just playing. E is walking now so I'm just trying to enjoy my last few months giving her my complete 100% attention before her little brother joins us.

Belly Photo: 

Holiday bucket list check in ...

      So we are a few days before December 25th so I thought I would check in with our family holiday bucket list.

·         Family outing to pick out a real Christmas Tree (well we decided it would be best to do our fake tree with our curious toddler running around, but the tree is up and decorated)

·         Purchase an ornament to give Emelle for her Christmas tree, and give it to her on Christmas Eve as we a Christmas story before bed. The ornament will be symbolic to represent her year.

·         Build and decorate a gingerbread house on Christmas Eve

·         Find a family movie to watch on Christmas Eve.

·         Build snowmen.

·         Sit on Santa’s Knee – CHECK

·         Decorate the Christmas tree as a family. We have a tradition to purchase a new Christmas ornament whenever we travel somewhere. We started this a few years back and hope to continue it. I think it will be a fun way to remember all the great family memories on Christmas Eve.

·         Attend the Santa-Clause Parade

·         Go shopping on a busy weekend as a family – I love the hustle and bustle, and the Christmas spirit over the holidays

·         Bake Grandma’s Shortbread

·         Bake and decorate Sugar cookies as a family

·         Go on a light tour of the city

·         Take a holiday family picture - CHECK

·         Send out Christmas Cards

·         Do a holiday fondue with family or friends

·         Elf on a Shelf

·         Set out cookies, milk and a orange for Santa (my family always did a orange)

·         Family stocking are opened Christmas morning before breakfast (including the dog), presents after the wife saver breakfast.

·         Family walk on Christmas afternoon.

As you can see we have crossed off many of the things already. Most of the things left are going to be done this weekend as we are making it all about family. We plan to bake sugar cookies, decorate a gingerbread house, watch a Christmas movie, build a snowman and go sledding, go to Zoo lights (Christmas Lights) and we will go on a Christmas light tour on Christmas Eve after church. We are doing a fondue Christmas Eve and a big family dinner on Christmas day.

I'm loving Christmas this year. Everything is wrapped and under the tree. Cards are out. Baking is done. Just need to do the big grocery shop and I'm all set for some fun and family time :)

Merry Christmas everyone!

18 Weeks with baby No. 2

How far along? 18 Weeks

How big is baby? about 7 ozs and 5.5 inches long! About the size of a onion.

Weight Gain? I will find out tomorrow at my doctor appointment. Yikes - not looking forward to that part :)

Gender?  Unknown - any guesses? I think its a boy :)

Symptoms: None! Feel normal.I'm starting to feel my belly get hard and its feeling heavier. Can't wait to start feeling the big kicks.

Sleep? Ok. E has been having a rough week with sleeping so my poor sleep has everything to do with her and nothing to do with the baby. 

Food Cravings: None really. Still juice and salty things. I find myself snacking all the time but not really eating big meals. Especially in the evening, I'm never hungry.

Movement: Slight. Still feeling flutters when I lie down. Nothing drastic has changed expect the tightenings and heaviness feeling. With E I really never felt a ton of movement so I'm not anticipating a lot with this baby either. 

Belly Button: Innie. And will probably always stay that way.

Stretch Marks: No new ones that I've noticed.

What I'm looking forward too:  Oh my I'm just so happy right now. Appointment tomorrow to hear heartbeat - exciting! Christmas time with the family - exciting! Ultrasound in 1.5 to find out the gender - exciting! Its true what they say - its a wonderful time of year :)

Belly Photo: 

Sleep rant.

Ok, so I have an 18.5 month old and I can't figure out her sleeping schedule.

To start off we are a bit horrible with routine but are trying to get better. I want E to start getting a more established bed time before baby 2 comes along. She has been sleeping in her toddler bed (really just a mattress on the floor) for about a month now. No problems once she's asleep, its the getting her to sleep that's a challenge. She sleep for a good 11-13 hours most nights.

She has never been really good at falling asleep by herself and I CANNOT sleep train while I'm hormonally and pregnant - its just not going to happen. I love our night time cuddles and she goes to sleep pretty quickly once the lights are out - IF SHE IS TIRED.

I can't seem to figure out her napping schedule. It seems like if she naps she has trouble going to sleep. She usually naps mid afternoon around 1-2PM for about 1 hour - 2 if she's really tired. If that naps happens then she won't go to bed until 10PM+ (and usually with a struggle). And now that she is pretty active she needs a nap or else she is cranky and I mean all toddlers NEED to nap, right? If she doesn't nap she goes to bed easily usually around 8:30PM-9:00PM. She typically gets up between 8AM-9AM.

Not sure what to do. She sleeps fine anywhere, in her carseat, being carried, in her sled :) And I know she naps fine when she goes to her day home once a week. I do want her to fall asleep on her own but I know I need to get her bedtime established better before we can attempt that hurdle.

I'm not super stressed about it as she is still so little and we have plenty of time for her to become a better sleeper. She does fall asleep with other people (Dad, Grandparents) but we just wanted it to be easier for her to sleep when baby number 2 comes along and she spends a couple night with the Grandparents.

Rant over :)

17 weeks with baby #2!

How far along? 17 Weeks

How big is baby? about 5.9 ozs and 5.1 inches long! About the size of a onion.

Weight Gain? Not sure. My batteries dies on my scale at home and my appointment with the dr. isn't until next week. So officially 4 pounds but I'm sure thats just wishful thinking :)

Gender?  Unknown - any guesses? I think its a boy :)

Symptoms: None! Feel normal. I think I had heartburn but it may have been just my excuse to take tums - they are like candy :)

Sleep? Ok. Still waking up a few times having to pee and having crazy dreams. No problems falling asleep. 

Food Cravings: None really. Carbs if I had to say anything. Salty stuff - nachos, chips are current favs although not really cravings. 

Movement: Slight. Still feeling flutters when I lie down. I really have to pay attention to notice the movement. - Same as last week!

Belly Button: Innie.

Stretch Marks: No new ones that I've noticed.

What I'm looking forward too:  Ultrasound is getting closer every day! And my appointment next week to hear the heartbeat again. 

Belly Photo: 

16 weeks with baby #2!

Well since I was late on my 15 week post, I really don't have much to update. Just loving my bump is growing everyday!


On to the survey ...


How far along? 16 Weeks

How big is baby? about 3.5 ozs and 4.6 inches long! About the size of a avocado.

 

Weight gain? 4 pounds but I'm sure it will be more at my next dr. appointment on the 19th.

 

Gender?  Unknown - any guesses?

Symptoms: None! Feel normal.

Sleep? Ok. Still waking up a few times having to pee and having crazy dreams. Mostly I blame my dog and toddler for my poor sleep though :)

 

Food Cravings: None really. Carbs if I had to say anything.

Movement: Slight. Still feeling flutters when I lie down. I really have to pay attention to notice the movement. - Same as last week!

Belly Button: Innie.

Stretch Marks: No new ones that I've noticed.

What I'm looking forward too:  Our ultrasound on the 28th of this month and hopefully finding out the gender :) And of course Christmas!


Belly Photo: 

My 18 month Old!

Statistics - 24 lbs and 29.5 inches. About the 43rd percentile for weight and the 3rd percentile for height. She is mostly wearing 18-24 months clothes now. She also has some 2T/24month clothes and 12-18month sizes that she wears, it varies so much with the brand and because she is cloth diapered.

Teeth - 7 that I know of. She does not like me poking around her mouth. She has her 4 front top teeth in and 3 bottom front teeth in. She is such a good teething now I don't really notice when the teeth come in.

Loves- Java (our dog), book (Hello, Baby), baby dolls and her stuffed animals, goldfish crackers, costume necklaces, music (country,techno,rap, kid music - you name it, she loves it!), milk, stickers, swimming and baths, her wagon and sleigh,  naming body parts,  and sitting in anything she can squeeze into.

Hates - Getting her diaper changed, naps, getting shirts put over her head (unless she does it herself), getting dressed for outside,and  people touching her mouth. Its tough to think of stuff she hates - she is such a happy girl!

Words/Signs - Hi, Mom , Dad, Java are the clear words she says. For signs she knows all done, more, milk, food, diaper.

Personality - She is a happy baby toddler. Very independent,sweet-natured, and friendly. She loves to blow kisses, give hugs, say hi to strangers, and wave at everything and everyone. She is at such a fun age right now and learns so much everyday. She gets so excited. She is also very bubbly - she loves to dance, sing, clap - and loves being the center of attention. She is also an organizer. Loves to sort things and put things away - fingers crossed it stays that way.

She knows where her belly button, her nose, her toes, her hair, and mommy's baby are.

She will clap her hands, shake her head, dance, and sing (really just a cute shriek) when she hears a song she likes. She has a love of Garth Brooks, LFMAO, and Gangnam Style.

She love, love, loves our dog. I don't know how mutual it is. I love watching her be so affectionate with animals.

Emelle I just love you. Every bit of you. I just can't believe it sometimes how lucky I am to be your mommy. You are so perfect and you have changed my life in all the best ways imaginable. As much as I don't want you to grow up, I am also so excited to watch you grow. Words cannot express just how much I love my baby girl!