16 Weeks!

I am 16w3d today. It's so surreal to me that in less than four weeks I'll be half way through my pregnancy! I'm still totally surprised we are having a girl. I've gone crazy buying clothes, coming up with nursery idea's, thinking of names, and just totally smitten that Camden get a to be a big brother to a baby sister. We have a lot to do to get ready, but are so excited to get started! 

According to my 15 week appointment, I weighed in at 122. I honestly can't remember where I was last, but I've lost weight. Doc says should start gaining now when I start to feel better. This pregnancy will be just like Camden's...I'll gain most of my weight in the 3rd trimester. 

 

Pregnancy clothes have been tricky. I don't fit in maternity pants yet, they fall of my body and I am constantly pulling them up all day, so I have resulted to wearing normal jeans and doing the rubber band trick. I also have been wearing a ton of leggings and jeggings, especially when we are just hanging out at home. My belly is starting to grow though (which I love), so I am sure I'll be fitting into those maternity pants in no time. I have noticed this time around that from the front my bump sticks out a little more and is kind of like a little ball. I think the things you hear about carrying baby girls and baby boys is true.

 

Some symptoms I have had lately is hip pain, mostly at night. It can get very painful and I really don't know how I am suppose to sleep because obviously I can't sleep on my tummy or back. I am also still sick some mornings (another sign this is a girl). With Camden my sickness was gone by 13 weeks. With this pregnancy I still find myself not wanting certain things to eat and some morning I have still be throwing up. My exhaustion hasn't been too bad and I seem to be getting some energy back. My acne is still there, but not as bad as it was. Besides my hip pain I haven't really had much growing pains this time around.

Sleep has been a hit and miss really. I toss and turn all night long due to the pressure on my hips. I can't find my pregnancy pillow from the last time around. When we moved it disappeared. So, I have resorted to shoving pillows and blankets all around me and under my hips. Some nights are better than others. We also need a bigger bed. I think a king will be on my wish like ASAP. Once all my pillows and blankets are in bed, there really isn't room for John and Charlie.

 

 There have been so many great things going on lately. We feel so blessed to be having a baby girl and to already have a baby boy. We had such a great Christmas and found it hard to believe that we will be blessed with two beautiful children next year to share the joy with.

 I think I have felt some movement in the last week or so, but honestly it's hard to tell. I can't distinguish between stomach air bubbles and baby. I can't wait to feel an actual kick so I know it's her moving around in there.  

 

Our next appointment is on January 15th and with how fast this pregnancy has been going, I am sure it'll be here before we know it. It's the big appointment, the one with the anatomy scan. I can't wait to see baby girl and of course to see 10 fingers and 10 toes :)  

 

 

 

 

Baby Huston #2 is a...

Waiting until Christmas to find out whether baby #2 is a boy or girl didn't last long! I was seriously going crazy last Tuesday. I knew I was 15 weeks and I knew I could find out and that was killing me. John said we could find out whenever I was ready. He was okay to not wait until Christmas and I think secretly he wanted me to give in.

We made an appointment at Fetal Fotos. Our appointment wasn't until 5:00pm, so it made for a very long day. When we got there, I laid on the bed and the tech started to search. That's when she told us the fabulous news that we are going to have a baby GIRL! I started to cry and tried to fight back tears. I had a feeling it was a girl the entire time, but didn't want to say anything just in case I was wrong. 

I think both John and I were a little shocked when we left the office. I don't think we thought we would ever get a girl and now we get to have one of each! We feel so very blessed and can't wait to meet this little girl in June! She was so wiggly in her ultrasound, loved putting her hands to her face, and kept moving her mouth. It was literally love at first sight! Also I think her little profile looks like Camden :)

After we found out, we celebrated with dinner at cheesecake factory and I went and bought baby girl a whole lotta clothes at  baby Gap! I literally felt like I was in a dream and I still do.

We love you baby girl and know that you and your brother Camden are going to be the beat of friends! We can't wait!!

14 weeks!

I am 14w3d today. It feels so good to have made it this far considering the rough beginning, but I can finally see the light and even though I am still feeling a little sick here and there, its not as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago.

This next week the doc should be able to tell us what baby #2 is, but we won't be finding out until Christmas morning. John and I decided that it would be the greatest gift for our little family to open a present Christmas morning telling us what we are having. I couldn't agree more!  And though it'll be so difficult and tempting for me to open the gift early,  I know the surprise will be even greater!

 I'm not sure how much or even if I have put on any weight at this point. Its been a little bit since I have weighed myself. I'll have a better idea at my doctor's appointment next week.

I am still wearing normal clothes, but have purchased some maternity items. While in Disneyland last week, my pants were going to bust at the seams. It could have been all the food I consumed though :) I am loving leggings and anything cozy like that that I can lounge around in at home.

My belly button is starting to take a weird shape and look to it. You can definitely tell baby is growing on the outside now. I am hoping just like with Camden,  that I won't get any stretch marks.

Like I said, this week I have felt much better than past weeks. I am still sick if I don't get something in my stomach immediately when I get out of bed. I have been craving pine nuts...you know the ones in shells that you bake in the oven. No where has them! Its killing me. Besides those, that's about the only thing I am craving. Food is starting to sound better, but my appetite still isn't back to normal. Hopefully soon :)

I had a horrible pain in my lower back and butt from about 10- 13 weeks. It shot down my legs and ankles, so I am guessing it was my sciatic nerve. I had it with Camden, but much later in my pregnancy. I am so happy to report that it hardly bugged me in Disneyland and I haven't had it for the last couple of days. I'm hoping that symptom is gone for the next little while. Some other symptoms I have had is exhaustion (still) and acne...on my chin! Its like a teenage breakout! 

 Best moments these past couple of weeks is a healthy baby at our 10 week appointment, a great thanksgiving with my family,  getting things ready for the holidays, and taking Camden to Disneyland.  I think I may be able to convince my parents and husband to go next December.  We'll have a six month old and a 2 year old, but it'd sure be fun. :)

I'm not really missing much right now except sleeping on my back and tummy. Both are a tad bit uncomfortable right now because things are growing. Time for the pregnancy pillow again! Other than that sleep has been pretty good. I am grateful for a baby boy that sleeps through the night and goes down at 8:30 so if I am tired I can go to bed early.

 I haven't felt any movement yet, but really I'm not expecting it for another month or so. It took forever for me to feel Camden. I really can't wait for that day though!

We are looking forward to our next appointment on December 18. I'll be exactly 15 weeks! And of course we are also looking forward to Christmas and finding out what baby #2 is.

Camden's birthday bash- part 2

Camden was spoiled for his birthday! Literally the kid got so many toys!  And with Christmas just around the corner I'm not sure what he's going to do with all of them.

We are so grateful for all the family and friends that came to Camden's 1 year celebration. He may not remember a single moment of it, but we know he'll love to look back at pictures when he gets older.

He was a champ at smashing his cake, once he realized what it was! He picked at it for a bit and then decided he'd rather be fed the cake with a fork. After a huge mess was made, we cleaned him up (in the tub) and he went back to playing with his toys :)

When it came time for bed...he wasn't having it! He was on a sugar high :)

Alive

Don't worry peeps...I'm still alive, I just have ZERO motivation to blog lately.  Hopefully I'll bounce out of this funk soon.

Happy 12 weeks to baby #2! 12 weeks 5 dsys to be exact...I can taste it...food will be good again in no time :))