23 and 24 weeks!

Here I am at 23 Weeks...life got busy (or I may have just been lazy) and I didn't do any journaling for this week, so I'll cover it in week 24.

So...here we are 24 Weeks and 5 Days. Baby girl is getting so big. Things are getting a tad bit uncomfortable. And the nursery decorating is in full swing. This pregnancy has gone by so fast, but do I really have almost 15 weeks yet? I just don't think she is going to stay put that long...we shall see though. 

I am not sure how much weight I have put on in the last two weeks. I think it's pretty normal to put on one pound a week now. So if I had to guess I would say 132. I have another doctor's appointment this week (with a new Doctor thank goodness) So i'll know how much I have gained then. I am also hoping to get another ultrasound to see see how big baby girl is measuring. I am definitely wearing maternity clothes. I really should probably go out and buy a few items, but I am hoping spring will come soon and I can live in my maxi skirts and dresses. 

I don't have any stretch marks yet and hope to not get any at all. My stomach does feel like it has reached it's maximum stretching ability, but like with Camden I continued to grow and I continued to stretch. My belly bottom is flattening,  but is still managing to poke out just a little bit. 

My sleep has been good for the most part these past two weeks, but last night was miserable. I have been experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions and they kept me up way too late last night. I questioned myself a million times if I should head to Labor and Delivery because they were very close and more intense then I thought they should be. I remember dealing with the same thing with Camden at 26 weeks. These two are going to be more alike than I think ;) Other symptoms have included leg cramps, acne (UGH!), and shortness of breath. 

We've been super busy these past couple of weeks with baby girls nursery. Some things have gone really easy like painting the Jenny Lind crib we found for a steal. Other things have not gone so great like painting this antique dresser that has been in my family for years. We've done about 20 layers of paint on it and even after sanding it the stain is still soaking through the paint. As this point I am done working on and will get back to it when my patience returns :) I can't wait to have the nursery done. it's definitely been a highlight of these last two week to see it all come together (slowly)

I have had so much movement all the time with this little wiggle worm. And like I have said in previous weeks, she is pretty good at responding if I haven't felt her for a while and give her a little nudge. John was also able to feel her this past week. He found it much cooler this time around. It didn't freak him out too much!

Food cravings have been coming on stronger these past two weeks. I have wanted scones (from Chuck-A-Rama), smoothies which we have made almost everyday, cookies of all kinds, PB&J sandwiches, and chicken salad sandwiches. The list really could go on. I also had steak twice, which was weird because that has made me feel sick in previous weeks, but sounded so delicious this past week. I have had a tad bit of heartburn this. Salsa and Cafe Rio are making me a little queasy. Hopefully it won't last too long. I need my spicy foods back. 

There are so many things I am looking forward to right now...finishing the nursery, spring weather, and most importantly our appointment on Thursday. I am excited to go to a new doctor and also to get an update on our baby girl. 

P.S.- Still no name decided :/

22 Weeks

Today I am 22w5d. I had an appointment this last week. It went good...for the most part. I got an ultrasound since at my last appointment baby girl would show her face or tummy and they need to be able to check those things off the anatomy scan. The ultrasound tech said everything looked great and that baby girl was.measuring about 1.3lbs. But we know how accurate that can be :)

The not so good part came next when I met with the doctor and was told baby girls measurements were all over the place...which I of course took badly and let my pregnancy hormones get in the way. My feelings were very hurt. The doctor asked if I had gestational diabetes with Camden because our little girls abdomen circumference is measuring farther ahead than the rest of her measurements. I obviously didn't have it with Camden...I just think I'm going to have bigger babies. After all Camden was 8lb4oz. I tried not to read too far into it and am really trying not to pay much attention to this doctors bedside manner and the way he addressed the situation . I haven't been pleased with this doctor very much since my very first appointment. So, I made the decision this week to switch doctors. I just could not see myself giving birth to baby girl and this man being in charge of it. I probably should have switched sooner, but I feel ten times better about the doctor we will go meet on the 27th. 

I put on four pounds in the last month, so I am currently weighing in at 130. I have currently put on a total of 6lbs over my prepregnancy weight. My stomach is still measuring about a centimeter behind, which i still don't understand how that even makes a difference.

Not many symptoms this week, just leg cramps and a few Braxton hicks here and there. Oh and I guess I forgot about the horrible migraine I did experience this week. 

My sleep has been pretty good :) I have been waking up at about four in the morning and can't fall back to sleep, but I do feel like I am sleeping a lot better with this pregnancy than last time. 

I have been craving pb&j's this week like crazy. I think I have managed to have one everyday. Other than that I just want to eat all.the.time. I'm surprised I have not put on a crazy amountof weight yet. 

I can't believe that we only have four more months until we meet little miss. There are so many things I am looking forward to, but mostly I can't wait to see Camden love on his little sister. He has been so much more attentive when little babies are around or when we see one. I'm sure he'll lay a big wet one on her when he meets her. I know they'll be the best of friends! And that makes my heart want to burst. 

 Here's to another week!

21 Weeks!

Today I am 21w5d. Baby girl is getting bigger and bigger and I'm getting more and more scared to jump on the scale at this week's appointment. I need to eat more healthy so I don't come out of this looking like a large whale!  My belly button is poking out a tiny bit and if people can't tell I'm pregnant by now, than they are crazy. I definitely don't feel like I am in the "that girl ate too many donuts" stage anymore.

Some symptoms I experienced this last week were...still a sinus infection. I'm happy to report it's finally going away. My face is still breaking out. Ugh! I hate it! I still have some dizzy spells occasionally.  I'm hoping this doesn't have anything to do with my iron levels. And I tend to run out of breath quickly...especially when getting Camden dressed. It takes a lot of my energy. Other than these few things I feel great. This is definitely the high point of pregnancy for me.

My sleep has been great! I don't want to jinx myself, but ever since baby girl moved up out of my pelvic area my pain has been at a minimal with my hips. I've also been feeling her a ton. Camden fell asleep on me at church yesterday and she was going nuts. She probably felt a bit squished in there.

I have been craving fruity pebbles, chips and salsa, and pineapple tidbits this week. Like I said...I need to eat healthy, but for some reason all fat foods sound the best. Lets just say I ate a whole container of chocolate chip cookies by myself :) they were good!

I am looking forward to seeing baby girl at our appointment on Friday!

 Here's to another week!

20 Weeks!

We are halfway there! Only 20 weeks or less from meeting little miss! We celebrated our halfway mark in Atlantis and I'd have to say that 20 weeks is the perfect time to take a vacation while pregnant. My husband is pretty awesome and earned a trip to this beautiful place, so we celebrated a babymoon, a halfway point, and our five year anniversary ( a little early) all together. More on that later though...here is a little update on baby girl at 20 weeks!

This was definitely baby girls big growth week. My tummy has popped and I'm pretty sure she has moved farther up. I'm sure I've put on a few pounds as well. I ate so much food this past weekend in Atlantis and I'm sure that contributed to my tummy getting larger :) I have an appointment next week so I'll know more around 22 weeks how much she and I have grown. My belly button is beginning to disappear, but is still sticking out a little. I'm finally looking pregnant! 

I had the worlds worst sinus infection this past week. I literally wanted to die. I seem to only get these when pregnant. It's just one of the symptoms I struggle from. And I think it's still lingering around. Other than dealing with that sickness it have felt great. I get the occasional round ligament pains and my face has to decided to break out again. It must be true that baby girls take all your beauty ;) Sleep has been decent. My hips still hurt, but my pregnancy pillow helps  and I of course slept great on vacation. 

I am finally feeling baby girl move a lot more during the day. I think it's because she moved up. Sometimes I still feel movement low, but lately I have felt it more up by my belly button. I love being able to feel her and any time I get nervous that I haven't felt her for a while, I'll just give her a little nudge and she usually responds...usually. John hasn't felt her yet, but I'm hoping that will come soon. 

I haven't had any real cravings this last week. I just want and need food all the time. Steak and hamburgers still don't sound appetizing. I can eat them if I need to, but it's very rarely something that sounds good to me. 

I had a lot of favorites this past week including our babymoon, buying a double stroller that broke the bank, but will be so worth it, purchasing some more items for baby girl, and just loving on my family. Gosh can't wait to meet this little one in about four months! 

 Here's to another week!

19 Weeks!

 

I am 19w3d today. We had our Anatomy Scan this week and baby girl looks great! She didn't cooperate well for the ultrasound...she was asleep most of the time which made it great to be able to look around at everything, but we could not get her to turn out (she was facing my back), so we didn't get to see her face and also where the umbilical cord connects to the stomach. I guess these things are important to cross off on the scan, so I get another ultrasound at my next appointment. But nothing to be concerned about. She looks great!

 

Baby girl is measuring right on, only one day off of my due date, so they are still going to keep it June 11th. My tummy is measuring a half of a centimeter small...does that really matter?! I never got measured with Camden so it seems weird to me, but the doc knows best. I did manage to put on four pounds in the last month! So I am currently weighing in at 126, just about right where I was with Camden around 19 weeks.  Maternity clothes suck right now! My pants won't stay up, but I need them because my belly is too uncomfortable in my normal pants, plus I don't really like when you can see pants undone under a shirt. Maybe I am weird, but this totally bugs me. My shirts are getting shorter as you can see in the picture above. I'm pretty much just not liking any of my clothes. I wish it was socially acceptable to wear maternity leggings everywhere I went, but it's not.

Pregnancy Symptoms this week haven't been bad. My snoogle A.K.A  pregnancy pillow, has really helped my hip issue. I wouldn't say all my hip pain is gone, but it's at least under control. I've been a little more moody this week than usual. I blame it on the January weather, not pregnancy :) My ligaments are stretching and making room for baby girl and I must be pumping a lot more blood now because I get the occasional dizzy spell and feel like I might pass out. SLOW DOWN RANDI! Sleep has improved, for the most part. I can now toss side to side and stay asleep while doing it because of my snoogle. I really miss sleeping on my tummy and back and I have also really missed my mom patience this week...it's been missing. I hope it comes back soon.

 
Baby girl's movements this week have been much like last week. I feel little nudges here and there and I am noticing them more at night, but that's also when I am holding still the most, so maybe that's why. I really don't have a lot of cravings with this pregnancy. I really like chips and salsa and I eat it a lot, but I did before too. Some things that don't sound good at all are steak and hamburgers.

 
 My belly button has been poking out for the past three weeks or so, which I'm totally fine with because I am finally starting to show. I thought it would come faster this time around, but I have felt like I am stuck in the "that girl ate too much" category for a little while.

 
This week has been so much fun! We decided to get started on the nursery since Camden got moved to his big kid room. We got her crib bedding at Pottery Barn Kids. It's pink, grey, and white. I found the most pretty antique chandelier locally on a yard sale sight. John spruced it up and I can't wait to get it hung, and we also have been painting the room. I can't wait to see it all come together. I know with the help of my husband it's going to be fabulous!

 Here's to another week!

 She is still a girl!

 

She waved at us with both of her little hands!

 

And the only thing close we could get of her face. She was facing down and backwards! 

18 Weeks!

 

 

18 Weeks and moving right along. Part of me thought this pregnancy was going to slow down once we found what we were having, but I sure was wrong. Every week really seems to just fly by. I think life is just more busy with this pregnancy then it was with Camden. That little boy keeps me pretty busy. If time would like to slow down, I would probably be just fine with that. We have a lot to get done in the nursery to prepare for baby girl and I know I need to soak up the time with just my little boy before life changes... a lot.

 

I am unsure how much a weigh right now, but I do have an appointment on Wednesday, 19 weeks, so I should have a better idea then. I have been able to eat these past three or so weeks and I haven't thrown up so I am expecting about a 5lb. increase :)

 

My sleep has sucked this week. Well, at least half of it. I toss and turn and feel like my hips are going to fall off (is that possible?!) I decided to go splurge and buy another pregnancy pillow...the first one I had can't be found. It has helped a lot! I still toss from one side to the other, but my hips are doing better and I am finally catching some zzz's. Some other symptoms this week have been headaches and dizziness.

 

I haven't had many cravings, just really hungry. I eat every couple of hours and feel like it is something I am constantly doing. I haven't been eating the most healthy foods. I seem to be wanting to eat all the fattening things. I need to eat more fruits and veggies.

 

I've had more and more movement this week. I was in the tub one night and baby girl was going crazy! I could see and feel it from the outside and that was really awesome. I still don't feel her everyday. I can't wait until John is around when she is doing one of her gymnastics routines.

 

I am looking forward to our anatomy scan on Wednesday. I want to know that baby girl is healthy and growing just the way she should be. I am also curious if my due date has changed at all. John and I are also looking forward to decorating the nursery and getting everything ready for baby girl, but before that we are especially excited to get out of this cold, yucky January weather and enjoy a nice trip to the Bahama's. It's nice to know I won't have to fit with my clothes for a few days. I get to lounge around in a swim suit and maxi dresses with the sun and the sweet smell of the ocean blowing on my face. We're pretty excited and it'll probably be our last trip just the two of us for a little bit.

 

Here's to another week and almost being half way there!

17 Weeks!

 

Here is baby girI at 17w3d. ( I'm a little late with this weeks bumpdate considering I'm 18 weeks tomorrow) I have felt some tiny wiggles and little nudges here and there. It's not an everyday thing at this point, and there is really not a certain time i feel it right now. I am just glad i am feeling something. I honestly have felt so normal this last week and it had me worried something was wrong.

I've been so hungry this past week. It's like I can't eat enough for the two of us. I find myself eating an early lunch at 10:30 in the morning and another lunch when I feed Camden. My energy is coming back and John can tell.  I've managed to stay up until 10:30-11:00 most nights. My head is spinning with nursery ideas and all the things I want to get done during my second trimester. I know I won't feel like doing much come April...I won't have the energy! We decided to move Camden into his new room this past weekend where he'll eventually occupy a big boy toddler bed. We are going to hold off on that for a couple more months. Now the nursery is cleared out and we can now start preparing for baby girl to come. 

Some other symptoms I have been experiencing are round ligament pains...not everyday, but when they do come I've got to take a break and lay down or get in the tub which I seem to do five times a day anyway. I'm also having horrible hip pain at night and leg cramps. Its so bad I have to get up and walk to make everything feel better. I feel like my body needs a good stretch.  One of my new years resolutions. ..get a new king sized bed!  

I'm still amazed at how fast this pregnancy has gone. This next week John and I will get to have baby girl's anatomy scan done. This is always nerve racking, but reassuring at the same time. I can't wait to see this baby girl. A lot of things can change in four weeks :) 

Oh and because I want to remember...coming up with a name for little miss is no easy task, and one that might not take place until we meet her. John and I seem to agree on only one name right now which is Kennedy ( maybe spelled different). Some names in the running are Navie, Lainey, and Maisie. Honestly this list changes weekly. Oh and if she decides to come at the very tale end of May her middle name might have to be Mae. Stay tuned...she probably won't have a name until her birthday! Mom and dad are too indecisive!  

  

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 :))