Deliciousness

This might be the death of me....

I love Nutella sandwiches.  It doesn't get any better than that!  Have you ever had it?  You must try some! Hubby loves it with chunky peanut butter on wheat toast, I just enjoy it plain on wheat toast.  Apparently there are tons of recipes you can make with Nutella..... Um, Nutella Cookies??? Don't mind if I do! :-)

23 weeks!

Seriously, I feel like I just posted about 22 weeks.  (O wait, I did... it was several days late) This last week has just flown by. I'm assuming the weeks will continue to fly by, we shall see.

Baby Boy has been very active some days and not so much other days.  I'm sure hoping that's normal. They say he should be about 1 lb and about 11 inches long.  The size of a small doll or papaya.  It seems so crazy to think that before Christmas, we will be parents! Soooo exciting!

Sorry, once again this is a little late.  We had a busy weekend and I forgot to post it before we left.

How far along? 23 weeks. (8/19/10)

 

Total weight gain: I haven't weighed myself since last week, but I'm assuming 8-9 lbs.

Maternity clothes?:  Yes sir! And loving it!

Sleep: Sleeping ok, but I feel like I'm taking over the bed with my 10 pillows I need to try and get a good nights sleep!  I seriously think I'm sleeping with at least 3.  One for my head, one between my knees and one to sort of lean on so I can kind of sleep on my stomach.  It's crazy.

Cravings:  Not much this week, but I've noticed that my appetite is much larger than usual...  It's hard to keep it in check!

Best moment this week: Feeling like I have more energy.

Movement: I had a lot of movement a couple days ago and not a ton today, so it depends on the day.  Usually he's kicking at night, which is a nice way to sleep easy.

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!

Labor Signs: Nada

Belly Button in or out? still in, but definitely looking different.

What I miss: I went out to Carlos with some friends tonight for 1/2 price margs.. Only, I had to drink lemonade! They don't have virgin ones! I was so disappointed. So, I'd say having margaritas. But that's ok, it's allllllll worth it!

Weekly Wisdom:  Not really any this week.

Favorite Moments: Feeling him kick more and more is enough of a favorite moment for me.  I love it!

Dog Sitting

This weekend we watched our friend James' dog, Emma.  She is a cockapoo and is adorable!  Bear had a blast with her, but she definitely has a lot more energy than him.  He's going on 8 and she's about 1 or so.  He could keep up for awhile, but he would just crash afterwards.  I got some good pictures of them playing in the backyard.

Josie on the other hand, hated Emma.  She actually was able to put Emma in her place.  Josie looked like a Halloween cat whenever Emma came around.  She growled and hissed at Emma and Emma was actually quite afraid of her.  It was kind of funny to watch.

If we weren't having a baby in December, I would be all for getting a dog like Emma, but having a "puppy" and a new baby just would not be doable at this point. 

Running around like crazy

Emma was a bit faster than Bear, but I think if they were closer to the same age, he would have had a better shot at catching her.

They were so funny to watch

Josie loves to look out the screen door when we're out there.  

She even cries because she wants out so bad!

My handsome hubby... Giving me the "eye"... haha He loves having his picture taken

Bear and Hubby.  The two men in my life right now, but there will soon be three!!

More on the rest of our weekend to come later.  Hope you have a great start to your week! :-) 

22 Weeks

How far along? 22 weeks (On 8/12/10)... Sorry it's a few days late!

 

Total weight gain: 8 lb, um... I'm pretty sure I've started to gain a lb a week... I sure hope not.

Maternity clothes?:  Yes!  Hubby and I actually took a road trip and did some shopping this past Saturday at Motherhood Maternity.  I got a few more work clothes and a dress for a wedding in Sept & Oct.

Sleep: So so.. Some days really well, others not so much.  My back keeps giving me trouble.

Cravings:  Hmm... I think this week it was Kit-Kats :-)

Best moment this week: He's been kicking a bit more.  Actually, at 4:00 am this morning when I woke up to go to the bathroom, he was kicking up a storm, more than usual.  I sure hope we don't have an early riser on our hands! haha

Movement: More and more everyday.

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!!

Labor Signs: Nada

Belly Button in or out?In, but we'll see in the coming weeks.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach

Weekly Wisdom:  Cherish every moment, and really, eat some of those cravings because otherwise you'll go crazy!

Milestones: None this week.

Favorite Moments: Hubby and I bought the jogger system w/car seat that I've been eying.  We drove about 2 hours to the nearest Babies R Us and as we were walking around the store, some lady stopped us and asked if we wanted some coupons.  I figured sure! Why not.  I didn't think the 20% off one would work on our jogger system, but it did!! She saved us $45!  

Actually got Hubby to take some pictures this week! Josie snuck into one of them.  The belly is starting to grow! :-)

The one with the sweet comment

Hubby and I are laying in bed and he actually felt the little man kick for the first time!  

Me:  Isn't that cool?

Hubby:  Well I can't tell if you're moving or if it's the baby.

Me:  Honey, I'm not moving, I'm laying right here.  Those little "hiccups" you feel are the baby kicking.

Hubby:  I think I felt it.  I didn't know thats what it was.  

The conversation went on for a little while, and then this wonderful sweet comment came from my adoring, loving husband...

Hubby:  Wow, you're belly got big overnight.  If it keeps growing like it has in the last day or so, you're going to be enormous.

Me:  Wow, thanks, You're too sweet.

Sorry for the lack of title. I really couldn't come up with anything at all today.  I'm just exhausted! 

Anyway, the internship, o... It's going alright.  I didn't have to do one in undergrad and THANK THE LORD!  It's just ridiculous working and not getting paid, but at the same time it is a great chance to gain valuable experience.  I'm a few days in and I'm exhausted.  Students started yesterday (yes, very early) and I'm at a very at-risk middle school.  I look like one of the students, with the exception of the dress code and that makes it hard to get respect.

I'm slowly learning and getting through, but it's making me tired and unproductive at home.  I haven't been sleeping well at night, not sure what the deal is.  I even tried a pillow between my knees, but alas no relief yet.  My back's also been bothering me, but I'm sure it will only get worse and just comes with the territory!

Sorry for my nothing but negative Nancy post.  I'm sure it will get better and I will try to have a more positive post tomorrow or Thursday!

Have a great Tuesday night :-)

Letter to Baby- 6-7weeks

I loved the idea of writing the baby a letter when we first found out we were pregnant.

Dear Baby,    

                                                                                                                                            

4/27/09 6w 6d

I know you’re in there, but I can’t feel you.  I know you’re growing, every week, but it drives me batty when I can’t see it.  You see, your mommy’s a planner.  She likes things done on her own time, in her own way and well… This isn’t something I can control.  I cannot snap my fingers and make us 4 months along, past the safety barrier of that 1^st trimester where we’ll finally be able to hear your heartbeat and have your first photographs taken.   I can’t wait to get to know you from the inside out.  We’re so excited to meet you, but we’ll have to wait another 8.5 months, which is fine, because we need you to plump up and be big and healthy.  I thank God for you every night and I pray that he’ll take care of you these next 8.5 months.  I’ll do my best, but there’s only so much I can do to insure your safety.   Before you were conceived, we loved the thought of you and now we love the dream that is coming true.  So please, get comfortable and enjoy the next eight plus months because when you’re ready to come into this world, we’ll be o so ready to love you even more.

With Love,

Mama