We are having a little bouncing baby boy! And when I say bouncing I mean it. This kid moves all the time and was doing barrel rolls for the sonogram tech this morning. We have the cutest little picture of Emmett's foot. I'll try to get it posted up here soon. I can't wait to start accessorizing everything with coordinating colors. And all the cute little boy clothes! Now Steven's aunt Cindy can start making all the wonderful little things that she does for the babies in the family.
We're so happy and excited and just about ready to burst!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Birthday Weekend
June 20th is the big day when my Mom finally gave birth to me, and I showed to the hospital staff that you can't tell me what I'm going to do. The doctor examined my mom and told her and the staff I wasn't going to come for a few more hours, so I decided to speed things up a little bit. About 5-10 minutes after he left a nurse went to go and check on my mom and there I was crowning....so the nurse ended up delivering me and I have been a bit impatient ever since.
Friday night started the celebrations with the family. Steven's family took us to a new restaurant of my choosing. Just so you all know Sweet Tomato is a fantastic place to eat! I think it may become a new favorite of mine. I had never eaten there, but I just wasn't in the mood for my normal favs. Sweet Tomatoes has a huge salad bar with all the fixin's and then there is soup, bread, pasta, baked potatoes, all kinds of drinks, and desserts galore! Well of course the food was good, as was the company. Josiah was given his own tray of food with stuff that he had picked out to eat. I've never seen a two year old eat green peas and actually like them. He was cute most of the time. I think getting him in new environments and putting him in the middle of the table are all good things to get him to eat and not throw fits. He did really good on Friday night. Plus Lacey was as cute as ever. She was at the end of the table with Josh and she kept trying to lean forward and pull things off of the table. I think she managed to get a plate one time, luckily there wasn't any food on it at the time. After dinner we went back to the parentals to hang out. Well Steven and I had to have a rematch at Spades. We had played them the week before and they totally smoked us. We had our revenge Friday night!!!! (insert evil laugh) No we really had a good time and I gave Steven a billion heart attacks by going nil 6 times during the game.
Saturday was even better. First of all Steven let me sleep in sort of. He woke me up to tell me that he had to run an errand and asked what I wanted for breakfast when he got back. I managed to go back to sleep and I have no clue how long he was gone, but when he got back I was ready to eat. So I got up and we sat and watched the season 1 finale of NCIS while eating donuts. Once it was over Steven gave me my birthday present and it turned out to be season 2 of NCIS, so of course we popped in the first disc and began watching. He also got me beautiful sunflowers and had them in a vase when waiting when I got up. I love my birthday presents! The second half of my birthday present was a trip to Music Hall at Fair Park to watch The Wizard of Oz musical. Allison and Charlie came along with us and we had a great time. Afterwards Allison and I both admitted to almost crying through out the performance, granted we both are pregnant and our hormones are raging but it was fantastic show. The only thing I would have changed was the fact that Alexis wasn't there to enjoy it too. She would have loved it! I think we're going to try to take her to Mary Poppins in September. And the baby loves musicals, he moved more Saturday during the show than probably any other time. After the show we all went to dinner at Posados which has been a long time favorite of mine and Allison's. We had a strange waitress, who was more like a stepford waitress. I mean what she said to us was exactly word for word what she said to the next table over. Then she wrote her name, the date, and Posados on the top of my to go box. Just odd in my opinion.
Since it was still early and the two pregos weren't passing out just yet we went back to our apartment and talked the evening away. We chatted about all things and everything in between. Finally the evening came to a close when Steven started falling asleep on us and because Allison had to get home to finishing making a cake to take to Charlie's parents for father's day. Steven felt bad for falling asleep, but he tossed and turned Friday night and didn't get much sleep and then he was up at 7:00am that morning.
I would definitely have to put this birthday in my top five birthdays ever! And thanks go to my wonderful hubby! Love you!
Friday night started the celebrations with the family. Steven's family took us to a new restaurant of my choosing. Just so you all know Sweet Tomato is a fantastic place to eat! I think it may become a new favorite of mine. I had never eaten there, but I just wasn't in the mood for my normal favs. Sweet Tomatoes has a huge salad bar with all the fixin's and then there is soup, bread, pasta, baked potatoes, all kinds of drinks, and desserts galore! Well of course the food was good, as was the company. Josiah was given his own tray of food with stuff that he had picked out to eat. I've never seen a two year old eat green peas and actually like them. He was cute most of the time. I think getting him in new environments and putting him in the middle of the table are all good things to get him to eat and not throw fits. He did really good on Friday night. Plus Lacey was as cute as ever. She was at the end of the table with Josh and she kept trying to lean forward and pull things off of the table. I think she managed to get a plate one time, luckily there wasn't any food on it at the time. After dinner we went back to the parentals to hang out. Well Steven and I had to have a rematch at Spades. We had played them the week before and they totally smoked us. We had our revenge Friday night!!!! (insert evil laugh) No we really had a good time and I gave Steven a billion heart attacks by going nil 6 times during the game.
Saturday was even better. First of all Steven let me sleep in sort of. He woke me up to tell me that he had to run an errand and asked what I wanted for breakfast when he got back. I managed to go back to sleep and I have no clue how long he was gone, but when he got back I was ready to eat. So I got up and we sat and watched the season 1 finale of NCIS while eating donuts. Once it was over Steven gave me my birthday present and it turned out to be season 2 of NCIS, so of course we popped in the first disc and began watching. He also got me beautiful sunflowers and had them in a vase when waiting when I got up. I love my birthday presents! The second half of my birthday present was a trip to Music Hall at Fair Park to watch The Wizard of Oz musical. Allison and Charlie came along with us and we had a great time. Afterwards Allison and I both admitted to almost crying through out the performance, granted we both are pregnant and our hormones are raging but it was fantastic show. The only thing I would have changed was the fact that Alexis wasn't there to enjoy it too. She would have loved it! I think we're going to try to take her to Mary Poppins in September. And the baby loves musicals, he moved more Saturday during the show than probably any other time. After the show we all went to dinner at Posados which has been a long time favorite of mine and Allison's. We had a strange waitress, who was more like a stepford waitress. I mean what she said to us was exactly word for word what she said to the next table over. Then she wrote her name, the date, and Posados on the top of my to go box. Just odd in my opinion.
Since it was still early and the two pregos weren't passing out just yet we went back to our apartment and talked the evening away. We chatted about all things and everything in between. Finally the evening came to a close when Steven started falling asleep on us and because Allison had to get home to finishing making a cake to take to Charlie's parents for father's day. Steven felt bad for falling asleep, but he tossed and turned Friday night and didn't get much sleep and then he was up at 7:00am that morning.
I would definitely have to put this birthday in my top five birthdays ever! And thanks go to my wonderful hubby! Love you!
Week 20 of Pregnancy
What changes are occurring with your body?
The top of your uterus is now at the same level as your belly button. You may have gained an average of 8 to 10 pounds up until this point. Expect to gain ½ a pound to one pound per week during the rest of your pregnancy. The amount of weight may be more or less depending on your pre-pregnancy weight. Your doctor or midwife should let you know how your weight gain is doing and if you need to make any adjustments in your eating and activity level.*
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How big is your baby?
Your baby is about 7 ¾ inches long and weighs approximately 9 ounces.*
What is happening with your baby?
Your baby is covered in a white substance called vernix caseosa. This substance helps protect your baby’s skin from becoming irritated while submersed in amniotic fluid, and it also aids the baby's passage through the birth canal during labor.
Your baby is beginning to produce meconium, a dark green or black sticky substance that constitutes a baby’s first messy diaper. A few babies pass meconium while in the uterus or during labor. Meconium consists of cell loss, amniotic fluid that has been swallowed, and digestive secretions.*
The top of your uterus is now at the same level as your belly button. You may have gained an average of 8 to 10 pounds up until this point. Expect to gain ½ a pound to one pound per week during the rest of your pregnancy. The amount of weight may be more or less depending on your pre-pregnancy weight. Your doctor or midwife should let you know how your weight gain is doing and if you need to make any adjustments in your eating and activity level.*
View Pregnancy Health Videos
How big is your baby?
Your baby is about 7 ¾ inches long and weighs approximately 9 ounces.*
What is happening with your baby?
Your baby is covered in a white substance called vernix caseosa. This substance helps protect your baby’s skin from becoming irritated while submersed in amniotic fluid, and it also aids the baby's passage through the birth canal during labor.
Your baby is beginning to produce meconium, a dark green or black sticky substance that constitutes a baby’s first messy diaper. A few babies pass meconium while in the uterus or during labor. Meconium consists of cell loss, amniotic fluid that has been swallowed, and digestive secretions.*
Monday, June 15, 2009
Week 19 of Pregnancy
What changes are occurring with your body?
Round ligament pain is most common during the second trimester. Women begin complaining of a sharp pain in their abdomen or hip area that is either on one side or both. Some women even report pain that extends into the groin area. Round ligament pain is considered a normal part of pregnancy as your body goes through many different changes.
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How big is your baby?
Your baby has grown so much during these 19 weeks but is still a little under 7 inches long and weighs about 7 ounces. Don’t worry, he/she still has a lot of growing left to do.*
What is happening with your baby?
While your baby is continuing to grow, the development that is occurring is very specific. For example, the kidneys are making urine, and hair is beginning to sprout on his/her scalp. The parts of the brain that are responsible for the senses are specializing. If you are having a baby girl, she already has 6 million eggs formed in her ovaries.*
I don't remember the round ligament pains from when I was pregnant with Alexis, but sure do feel them this time. The are quite a shock the first time you feel them. I think the first time I felt one was when I sneezed unexpectedly and I thought I tore something on my inside. Steven still can't feel the baby move, but I sure am feeling the little nudger.
Round ligament pain is most common during the second trimester. Women begin complaining of a sharp pain in their abdomen or hip area that is either on one side or both. Some women even report pain that extends into the groin area. Round ligament pain is considered a normal part of pregnancy as your body goes through many different changes.
View Pregnancy Health Videos
How big is your baby?
Your baby has grown so much during these 19 weeks but is still a little under 7 inches long and weighs about 7 ounces. Don’t worry, he/she still has a lot of growing left to do.*
What is happening with your baby?
While your baby is continuing to grow, the development that is occurring is very specific. For example, the kidneys are making urine, and hair is beginning to sprout on his/her scalp. The parts of the brain that are responsible for the senses are specializing. If you are having a baby girl, she already has 6 million eggs formed in her ovaries.*
I don't remember the round ligament pains from when I was pregnant with Alexis, but sure do feel them this time. The are quite a shock the first time you feel them. I think the first time I felt one was when I sneezed unexpectedly and I thought I tore something on my inside. Steven still can't feel the baby move, but I sure am feeling the little nudger.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Week 18 of Pregnancy
What changes are occurring with your body?
Your figure is continuing to change, and most people can recognize that you are pregnant, especially if you are only wearing maternity clothes. However, there are many other changes that are occurring that no one can see. Your cardiovascular system is also affected by your pregnancy, and you may experience some low blood pressure. This is why it is important to make sure you go from a lying/sitting position to a standing position slowly. This decreases the amount of dizziness that you may experience.*
How big is your baby?
Your baby is now about 6.29 inches long and weighs 5 ½ ounces.*
What is happening with your baby?
A protective covering called myelin is beginning to form around his/her nerves. This covering will continue to form up until your baby’s first birthday. If you are having a little girl, her fallopian tubes and uterus have positioned themselves into the correct place. If you are having a little boy, then his genitals may be noticed on your next ultrasound. However, many babies do not like to cooperate during the ultrasound, and the genitals cannot be seen.*
Holy crow! The baby grew 3/4 of an inch in one week! Let me say that again in ONE WEEK! That is the most it's grown in one week so far. Well that explains the baby bump I've been sporting for the last week I guess. But seriously, the belly has gotten quite a bit firmer and more pronounced. I'm finding that I like the secret fit belly things that are made in maternity clothes. I don't know why, but the extra support (even though I'm not huge yet) across my belly feels great. I've now had two people come up and touch my belly since we announced that we were expecting. The first was Jared at Brett and Kim's wedding and the second was Sharon (Lexie's aunt) this past Tuesday. Sharon works in the building that my doctor's office is in and she stopped me on my way to my appointment this week. She immediately came up and put her hands on either side of my belly. I loved it! I love when people touch my belly while I'm pregnant. Just so you peeps know, you can touch my belly a lot during the rest of my pregnancy.
Your figure is continuing to change, and most people can recognize that you are pregnant, especially if you are only wearing maternity clothes. However, there are many other changes that are occurring that no one can see. Your cardiovascular system is also affected by your pregnancy, and you may experience some low blood pressure. This is why it is important to make sure you go from a lying/sitting position to a standing position slowly. This decreases the amount of dizziness that you may experience.*
How big is your baby?
Your baby is now about 6.29 inches long and weighs 5 ½ ounces.*
What is happening with your baby?
A protective covering called myelin is beginning to form around his/her nerves. This covering will continue to form up until your baby’s first birthday. If you are having a little girl, her fallopian tubes and uterus have positioned themselves into the correct place. If you are having a little boy, then his genitals may be noticed on your next ultrasound. However, many babies do not like to cooperate during the ultrasound, and the genitals cannot be seen.*
Holy crow! The baby grew 3/4 of an inch in one week! Let me say that again in ONE WEEK! That is the most it's grown in one week so far. Well that explains the baby bump I've been sporting for the last week I guess. But seriously, the belly has gotten quite a bit firmer and more pronounced. I'm finding that I like the secret fit belly things that are made in maternity clothes. I don't know why, but the extra support (even though I'm not huge yet) across my belly feels great. I've now had two people come up and touch my belly since we announced that we were expecting. The first was Jared at Brett and Kim's wedding and the second was Sharon (Lexie's aunt) this past Tuesday. Sharon works in the building that my doctor's office is in and she stopped me on my way to my appointment this week. She immediately came up and put her hands on either side of my belly. I loved it! I love when people touch my belly while I'm pregnant. Just so you peeps know, you can touch my belly a lot during the rest of my pregnancy.
Week 17 of Pregnancy
What changes are occurring with your body?
As your abdomen continues to grow, it will begin moving other organs around to compensate for the growth of your uterus and baby. The top of your uterus is beginning to appear more rounded and is lengthening. Your uterus will begin pushing your intestines up and out towards the side of your abdomen. Most women find it easier to feel their uterus when they are standing. If you lie down and try to feel your uterus it can be quite difficult since it falls back towards your spine.
How big is your baby?
Your baby is a little over 5 ¾ inches long and weighs 4 ounces.*
What is happening with your baby?
His/her umbilical cord is not only lengthening but also becoming thicker and stronger for these last 23 weeks. Your baby’s sense of hearing is also developing since the ears have fully formed and moved into their final position.
Your baby is also beginning to form adipose or fat tissue. This will help him/her take on a more normal appearance by filling out the fine features that he/she has. Fat is important in helping regulate the body’s temperature and metabolism.*
It was so cute the other day when I told Steven and Alexis that the baby can hear them. Steven immediately starts making everything he said to the baby sound like it's echoing. He was also telling the baby that his Daddy is the coolest and that he has the coolest big sister. When Alexis tries to talk to the baby she puts her mouth right up to my belly and yells everything she says like the baby is far away. They are so excited about the baby. Steven dropped me off at work after lunch and as I was getting out I told the baby "Say bye to Daddy," and Steve said I was adorable. Which by the way I love my new prego clothes!
As your abdomen continues to grow, it will begin moving other organs around to compensate for the growth of your uterus and baby. The top of your uterus is beginning to appear more rounded and is lengthening. Your uterus will begin pushing your intestines up and out towards the side of your abdomen. Most women find it easier to feel their uterus when they are standing. If you lie down and try to feel your uterus it can be quite difficult since it falls back towards your spine.
How big is your baby?
Your baby is a little over 5 ¾ inches long and weighs 4 ounces.*
What is happening with your baby?
His/her umbilical cord is not only lengthening but also becoming thicker and stronger for these last 23 weeks. Your baby’s sense of hearing is also developing since the ears have fully formed and moved into their final position.
Your baby is also beginning to form adipose or fat tissue. This will help him/her take on a more normal appearance by filling out the fine features that he/she has. Fat is important in helping regulate the body’s temperature and metabolism.*
It was so cute the other day when I told Steven and Alexis that the baby can hear them. Steven immediately starts making everything he said to the baby sound like it's echoing. He was also telling the baby that his Daddy is the coolest and that he has the coolest big sister. When Alexis tries to talk to the baby she puts her mouth right up to my belly and yells everything she says like the baby is far away. They are so excited about the baby. Steven dropped me off at work after lunch and as I was getting out I told the baby "Say bye to Daddy," and Steve said I was adorable. Which by the way I love my new prego clothes!
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