Baby goes rollover rollover..

7 to 25 weeks!

I can't believe I'm already 6 months pregnant! 25 weeks just doesn't have the same sound effect as 6 MONTHS! My little prince is about the size of an ear of corn, or 12 inches, and weighs just a little over a pound. He's still slim but my newsletters say he'll start packing on the baby chub in the coming weeks. If he takes after me he'll be a hefty little guy, ouch!, but if he takes after Ted's side he'll be little. Ted and Doug were early and each weighed only 3.5 lbs, Savannah was full term but still only weighed 5.6 lbs- yes please! ;)

His brain is developing rapidly and taste buds may even be working by now. I've gained a total of 13.5 lbs as of my doctors appointment last Thursday, and I'm told I should be gaining a pound a week for the remaining weeks. Doctor says I'm right on track as far as my weight and size goes but I have to admit I feel huge. It's exciting to see a real baby belly, but a little challenging to see my wardrobe selection dwindling. I feel how tight my tummy is and realize how big he's getting, his movements are only getting more intense and more frequent throughout the day (and night). The soft little nudges and rolls are making all the challenges of pregnancy thus far totally worth it!

Ted and I decided no doula... Part of me still likes the idea and would like to have one, but with so much support and family close by I can't justify the cost. I'm planning on having my mom and Ted with me throughout the entire labor and think they will be great advocates for my birth plan. After talking to some friends that have recently gone through labor, I realize how "high maintenance" my requests are but feel that they are feasible so long as there aren't any serious complications. Everything about birth and labor is fascinating to me and I can't seem to get enough of it these days, but I'm absolutely terrified of personally going through the whole experience. There are no guarantees with child birth and I don't think I will ever be prepared.. but to do my best in attempting to get prepared, I've signed up for several classes through the hospital.

Holiday Recovery

Ted and I are still undecided on a name.. He likes one I like another so I guess baby 'two' it will have to be! lol I feel a little unsettled that we don't have even one name that would make us both happy but I guess there's still time..

I'm beginning to get the nesting bug BIG TIME. This last weekend we picked up the crib and changing table, assembled them, and have rearranged the kids room. I've been collecting my JoAnn's coupons so that I can get all the measurements and go get the fabric to start on the crib set. We have the bassinet at my parents so I'm sure that will be moving in soon as well.

This years annual family trip to San Francisco was a hit. Savannah had so much fun on the cable car going to the aquarium, playing with all the kids, and enjoying our English high tea. When we were going over the bridge, on our way home, she said "mommy I wanna do san cisco again!" lol The only downfall to the weekend was on the last day we had Cheesecake Factory for brunch and I got food poisoning. It hit around 4 that afternoon and was bad enough that it landed me in the hospital hooked up to an IV for a few hours Monday night. I'm fully recovered now and baby is doing great.

Movements are intense these days! It crazy how much I can feel him all throughout the day. It seems like all of a sudden, out of the blue, I'm able to feel all the action and I love it! Just the other day I actually saw the movement from the outside. It was the craziest thing!! Savannah doesn't have the patience to sit and wait for him to kick, but Ted usually falls asleep holding my tummy. :) My new year's resolution is to start doing my prenatal yoga regularly. Ted got me a DVD and we got a wii for Christmas so there's no excuses! It's time to buckle down and get some exercise!

Burn Baby Burn

People kept asking if I was getting any heartburn and I kept thinking I never would since I've never had problems with that before, but boy was I wrong! I had it really bad last Sunday from eating greasy food, and then again in the middle of the night Thursday from eating jalapenos. I guess I really have to be careful about what I'm eating these days.. Thank goodness the sickness is gone! I just have to stear clear of foods or smells that gross me out, but I'm not nearly as sensative as I was.

I had a customer this week ask me when I was due, I told her May 1st, her reply was, "Aren't you a little big?" I couldn't believe it! It wasn't just what she said, but the way she said it too! Just last week I had someone else ask if I was ever going to get a baby bump! lol I've popped a lot more and it's much easier to notice, even in some of my prego shirts, but I don't think I'm too big!

My doctors appointment today went great. Baby is growing as he should and the heartbeat is nice and strong. I really like my doctor but the problem with Kaiser is there's a slim chance he'll be the one delivering. It's whoever's on call that day which gives me a 1 in 7 chance, so I've started looking into a Doula. I've also started putting together my birth plan and talked to the doctor about some of my wishes, he seems to think it won't be a problem with or without a doula but does recommend one if possible. I'm also going to be signing up for our classes this next week. They won't be until I'm in my 3rd trimester but at least I'll get them on the calendar and get our spot reserved. The next sonogram is Monday since the last was a flop, can't wait to see him squirm all over the place.

I'm truely starting to enjoy this baby in womb bonding experience. The more I can feel him the more real it becomes, and I keep going back to his first pictures in awe. Women's bodies are truely amazing, such intricate design.. :)

Baby "Brodder"

Although Savannah LOVES her baby brodder "two", I'm realizing how much she doesn't really get what's truely going on. After seeing mama take belly pictures she decided she needed her's taken too... to show me the baby in her tummy. lol Then a few nights ago she was laying on "two" and she told me that she's the baby brothers mommy. I said nooo I'm the baby's mommy, and oh boy did that make her upset! It took a little bit of explaining that I'm her mommy AND the baby's mommy, and daddy is her daddy AND the baby's daddy, but that she gets to be the big sister. I'm not sure if she gets the big sister thing, but we haven't had another fit... I've still heard her try and tell people she has a baby in her tummy or she'll aslo try and tell them that her baby brodder hit her. lol It's amazing how such perfect little angels already have that lying nature buit into them.

As far as any updates on my end, I've definitely felt a few good nudges. Last night was a good strong kick that I'm pretty sure would have been felt on the outside. I felt a few more this morning, but still only when I've been laying down flat.

Squirmy!!

Monday's appointment was a flop but we got some fun pictures. The nurse that scheduled it made it too early, they need him to be between 19 and 21 weeks to get the measurements they need and I'm only a few days over 18. Plus he's measuring to be on the smaller side, but if he stays that way I'll be fine with that... the thought of labor is starting to terrify me when I really begin to think about it! My baby was too squirmy to get a good profile picture. His legs and arms were going crazy! He looked like he was swimming, it made my heart flutter with excitement. I also had an "oh crap.." moment. I haven't really had a chance to let being a wife set in, not to mention already having a toddler and then to be throwing a baby in the mix in just a few short months... Yikes!!

These past few days have been sooooo much better as far as sickness goes. I've been feeling great and back to normal, I'm just hoping it stays this way with the holidays just around the corner. I'm also feeling very crafty. I've decided I'm going to make the baby's crib set and I'm anxious to go pick out my fabrics.

Love to all and happy late thanksgiving!!

Baby named "two"

These past few weeks have been rough. Sorry for the delay in posting... I'll try and be better. I had it easy the first trimester which may be because I was too busy with wedding business to really think about anything else. All the sickness I thought I had surpassed has caught up to me and it's made life soo pleasant. (not!) I'm happy to keep any food down and if I can do anything come evening time I'm having a good day. Saltines are good and I try to drink ginger ale but I don't really like the taste of it.

I officially have to rig my pants with rubber bands and wear loose fitting, long shirts that cover my handy work. People tell me I'm still tiny for how far along I am, but I feel gigantic! Maybe I do a good job disguising my real size, or maybe I should just be thankful I'm still considered small... I think I've been able to feel a few movements when I've been laying down flat and held still, I can't wait to feel him moving around more and see a little foot jabbing me in the side. :)

Since finding out that it's a boy I've been getting more excited and ready to start bringing in the blue and green! The kids will be sharing a room but right now it's all pink and green for Savannah. The rug has some light yellows and greens that I'm going to pull for the baby's half. She says she's ready to share her room but she doesn't want him to cry. She also loves laying on her baby "brodder" and wrapping him in her blankie, and when we ask her what she wants to name him she says "two!" Where she got that- I can't tell ya, but it's pretty cute.

We've also started thinking of names... I created a list and was taking votes, but we've since narrowed it down. I'm pretty sure we're going to go with one of four: Conner, Cole, Logan, or Jackson (or Jaxon) and call him "Jax". His first name is going to be William after my dad and grandfather, but like the tradition will go by his middle name. Ted really likes Logan, but I like the idea of Jackson because it would be after Teds grandfather. Our baby would then have family history behind his names. If you have any suggestions we're still open to them, just e-mail me!

Our next appointment is Monday and we'll have another formal sonogram. I can't wait! I'm sure all his developments are just going to be mind boggling.

Will post again soon, promise! <3

The urge for salty!!

Salty anything is heaven sent! Sometimes it's sweet and salty, sometimes it's that sour saltiness... salt salt salt! My food issues haven't fully gone away but I find that I'm constantly going towards things with salt. White chocolate covered pretzels are genius and salt and vinegar chips are addictive. I'm also loving milkshakes, mmm.. just the thought of one makes my mouth water! Healthy diet right?! I've been good about eating plenty of fruit, it's the vegetables I'm having a hard time with.
My body is adjusting to the baby growing, which is giving me lovely stomach pains. At first I thought it was indigestion but I'm getting the intense cramps or stomach aches at all hours of the days] whether or not I've eaten anything. I can't feel any movements yet but I know he's in there squirming around! I just keep thinking of that fast little heartbeat and little skeleton I saw moving around last week, it makes everything worth it.
I'm also getting dizzy spells. I almost pasted out at work the other morning, but as soon as I ate a banana and drank some water I was feeling much better. I'm keeping snacks in my purse and a water bottle near at all times, that little episode freaked me out.
That's about all for the updates so far, until next time! xoxo