Thursday, January 30, 2014

Maternity Photos

A couple weeks ago we got our maternity pictures done. I was worried about the turn out because it was freezing outside and E was sick. She was not having it. They turned out wonderful though, I can't believe I even doubted them. Michelle Carlson Photography took them and did a fantastic job! She has a wonderful package that includes maternity and newborn photos. If you are in the Denver Metro area, I highly recommend her for all your photo needs! She has done E's birthday pictures, a family session for us, even announced our pregnancy! Here are a few of our favorites from our maternity shoot!






Stay tuned for photos from the day of birth and newborn photos done by Michelle!


Bump Date-36 weeks down 3 to go!

We are down to the final few weeks, can you believe it? I am feeling more and more ready as the days pass!

36 weeks with "S”
Baby is as long as a romaine of lettuce!
Total weight gain/loss: I was up 18lbs at my appointment on Friday, we will have an update tomorrow at my next appointment.
Maternity clothes: I have resorted to my “fancy” yoga pants as work pants. You know you are ready to pop when even your maternity clothes are too tight!
Stretch marks? Unfortantely.
Sleep: I am sleeping pretty well. I am just always tired.
Best moment this week: My hubby coming home. He was on the road, so it is always rough when he leaves.
Movement: Yes, I posted a video of her having the hiccups on my FB page!
Food cravings: Donut holes and strawberries with Nutella! MMM.
Gender: a GIRL <3
Symptoms: Just being HUGE and UNCOMFORTABLE.
Labor Signs: Just more and more Braxton hicks.
Belly Button in or out? Out.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
What I miss: my energy and my body.
What I am looking forward to: A nice relaxing weekend and the super bowl! GO BRONCOS!!
Weekly Wisdom: Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming!

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Bump Date

35 weeks with "S”
29 days until scheduled c-section!
Baby weighs as much as a honey dew melon!
Total weight gain/loss: I am thinking 17lbs+
Maternity clothes: I wear them. But even they are uncomfy. So ready to be done.
Stretch marks? Yup.. I am lucky though, I don’t get deep discolored ones.
Sleep: Never enough, but I sleep okay.
Best moment this week: Just getting more stuff completed on my To-Do list.
Movement: Yes, it is funny because you can see every move so distinctly now.
Food cravings: Aww I just read last weeks answer… so I guess dunkin donuts again! Haha. Really anything sweet. I could go for some brownies, or ice cream and brownies. MMMM. Definitely having C get us ice cream tonight after dinner.
Gender: a GIRL <3
Symptoms: Just the norm. HUGE, cravings, being uncomfortable. HEARTBURN (yuck!).
Labor Signs: I’ve been having decent contractions the last week. Nothing too exciting yet!
Belly Button in or out? Out.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
What I miss: my energy and my body.
What I am looking forward to: Stock Show with E this weekend! Thinking of also going to the aquarium or Children’s Museum
Weekly Wisdom: Hang in there. You are almost done! AND eat all you can now, so you don’t want to after ;)
Here is a photo from today!



I will post soon some pictures from our maternity session!


Thursday, January 16, 2014

Soon we will be a family of four...

I was reading a post from one of my favorite blogs (Little Baby Garvin) that I follow. She is also expecting her second little girl a few months after me. Her most recent post was about how she is how she is terrified not of the rest of her pregnancy and scheduled c-section but of life with a toddler and newborn. It was so nice to hear that I am not alone here. It is terrifying bringing a second baby into the world. Will I have it in me to wake up every two hours and feed my newborn and still wake up at 7am ready to take on the day full force with my 16 month old? Who knows. But I sure do pray I do. I woke up this morning in a funk. I just can't seem to shake it either. First thing I told my husband this morning was, "I don't know if I'm going to make it." He, of course, was confused. I simply said, "I don't know how I am going to make it through life". I am exhausted, huge, and terrified. Deep down, I know that this is what I wanted, and that this is going to be amazing. Just like having my first was. It is just going to be an adjustment. I know that is just my mind way over thinking things, because my heart is so in love with the fact that I get to love another little girl. That my little girl will have a sister to love her and teach her more about life than I ever could. That we are truly blessed.

Life has been crazy lately, I don't think I have really taken the time to mentally prepare for what is about to happen in 5 short weeks (or less...eeek! Please not less.) Here is to hoping that I find the strength to be an amazing mother to two little girls, all while being a great wife, employee, and student (come the summer).

And lets hope my house isn't a complete disaster while all this is going on ;) 

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Bump Date- 34 weeks


34 weeks with "S”
36 days until scheduled c-section!
Baby is the size of… a cantaloupe! MMM that sounds yummy!
Total weight gain/loss: At my visit on Friday, I was up 16lbs. I am gaining at about 1lb per week. So hopefully will only gain 5-6 more pounds!
Maternity clothes: Of course, although those are uncomfy too. Everything really is uncomfy.
Stretch marks? Yup. Hoping they aren’t getting worse and that they are just more visible since I am pregnant.
Sleep: Good but last night was killer. I could not move, my hips hurt so so soooo bad.
Best moment this week: Hearing that everything is perfect. Measuring right on track for fundal height.
Movement: Loving it. Daddy was out of town up until last night so she was happy to hear his voice again.
Food cravings: Glazed chocolate donut holes from dunkin donuts. Although, I’ve been good and resisted.
Gender: a GIRL <3
Symptoms: Just the norm and being extremely tired starting at 2PM every day.
Labor Signs: None. Just Braxton hicks but even those aren’t horrible.
Belly Button in or out? Out.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
What I miss: just having my body be mine. I miss being skinnier or at least more skinny than this.
What I am looking forward to: Maternity Photos this weekend with my hubby and E. Also, the Broncos beating some butt and making it to the super bowl ;)
Weekly Wisdom: Every day gets you closer to one of the best gifts there is.



Thursday, January 9, 2014

E is 15 months!

E is 15 Months!
Age: 15 months




Stats: We go for her 15 month check up tomorrow, so I will update then! She does have a couple more teeth coming in.
Clothes: She wears mostly 12 months but I was noticing last night that I should probably try on some 18 month clothes on her to see which size fits better.
Playing dress up at her grandparents house

Favorite foods: She is protesting food lately. She does have a new found love for ranch though. She also love fresh carrots and cheese.


Favorite words: I am so amazed at how many words she has. It is so cute when she says “Daddy” because she always says it in such a demanding way. It is like she knows she has him wrapped around her finger. She has said the “S” word a couples times after someone has accidently let it slip. Last night, she even called Papa, “Gene!” because that is what my mom called him. She will repeat anything you say, so we have to be careful now! Whenever the phone rings, she says “phone” and runs to it and then goes “hello”. It is adorable. Then there are her usual’s: “Hi”, “Momma”, “Papa”, “Up”, “Kinney”, “Molly”. When we read her the book, “I love you so” by Marianne Richmond there is a page with lions on it and she will go “RAWR” as soon as we turn to that page and then say “Lion”.
Favorite activities: Reading books, playing with brushes and combs, and just being with family. She loves to brush her teeth, whenever we are in the bathroom she says “teeth” and wants her tooth brush. Lately she has been wanting to help us load and unload the dishwasher! She is a lot of help, actually. I love that she loves to help me J
Least favorite activities: Waking up in the morning. LOL she does not like when we wake her up, she would rather wake up on her own.

Momma's Proud Moment: Just being her momma makes me proud. She is so incredibly smart. It amazes me everyday. I love her more than words could ever describe.
 I love that she loves helping do the dishes.
She also loves her babies. She will rock them and say “Baby”. She loves giving “Sissy” loves and cuddling and kissing my belly. She is going to be the BEST big sister.
She can identify letters when she sees them. We have foam letters for the bath tub and have been working with her on them. She knows “A, B, C” for sure. Last night she saw the “E” lying on the floor and picked it up and said “E”.
We’ve been really working on her manners, and saying “Please” or “PEESE” is how it sounds. So when she wants something we prompt her to say “Please” and she usually will. Sometimes when she wants us to do something really bad, she will say it without being prompted.  

This age is so fun, and she seems to learn something new every single day. Everything she does is incredibly adorable, and I don’t ever want to forget those moments.

Napping with Papa!

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Bump Date- 33 down 6 to go!

33 weeks with "S”
Baby is the size of… pineapple! Getting BIG, and I sure do feel it!
Total weight gain/loss: 14+ I go to the doctor on Friday, so I will find out then. Probably gained at least a pound or two since my last visit. I feel like baby girl hit a growth spurt.
Maternity clothes: Yup!
Stretch marks? Unfortunately.
Sleep: Pretty good for the most part. I am exhausted but that is to be expected.
Best moment this week: Getting to spend all weekend last weekend with E. I just love that girl so damn much!
Movement: Oh I feel her. Sometimes its even painful because she has a knee or foot in my ribs.
Food cravings: Just sweets, pretty much.
Gender: a GIRL <3
Symptoms: Cravings, big ol’ belly and being exhausted. I can definitely tell it’s the third trimester now.
Labor Signs: Not real labor, but some pretty decent Braxton hicks the last few days. Also, a little bit of pressure. Nothing to be concerned about, I don’t think.
Belly Button in or out? Out.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
What I miss: just having my body be mine. I forgot how hard it was to get around when you are this far along. I pretty much waddle everywhere.
What I am looking forward to: Spending as much time with E as possible before S gets here and she has to share me.
Weekly Wisdom: Just got to remember its almost over. LOL