30/32 Weeks

We've made it this far baby girl! Mommy has started feeling crummier....mainly because you are growing so big and well, there's not alot of room in mommy! You like to kick and punch right as I'm trying to sleep. The other night you got the hiccups at 11:00 PM! Mommy has only gained 23 pounds so far and when we went to the Doctor your heartrate was 147 beats per minute.

Your room has been painted and the decals are up. Your bed is made and the changing pad is on your dresser.

Mommy can't wait to meet you little one!

28 Weeks

Wow Baby! We've made it to 28 weeks! You are definitely a mover and a shaker! Daddy and I watch you do flips at night!!! When we went to the Doctors, you had a heartbeat of 145. Mommy has only gained 19 lbs so far and is very happy about that!  It's getting harder for mommy to get comfortable at night, and apparently you think it is fun to tap dance right on mommy's bladder! Mommy has been craving Nutella and graham crackers at night, and in the last week, Oj has tasted extra yummy! Unfortunately, Mommy has started with the same itching that caused your sister to be born early. So, the doctors are being extra careful and watching mommy's blood levels. You are tentatively scheduled to be delivered on July 30th, but we have a feeling you just might come earlier.

Keep growing baby girl, and we cannot wait to meet you!

Nursery :)

Your nursery has its first coat of paint :) We are working hard to get it done, since the furniture is ready to be  delivered! :)

24 Week

We've made it to 24 weeks baby! Mommy is feeling larger by the moment! We have picked out your nursery paint (a pretty purple) and the theme. (Carter Zoo Animals). We even bought your nursery furniture! You will have the same color as your sister, but a different style. You are starting to really rock and roll in mommy's tummy! Last night daddy watched you for about five minutes while my tummy danced and danced.  You seem to be most active in the afternoon and late evening. Mommy still hasn't developed the cholestasis, and we are hoping it stays away!

Mommy tries to walk often with the neighbors to keep the leg and feet cramps away.

It's hard to believe we are getting closer to your arrival! Looks like mommy and daddy will have to bring back all the baby stuff that is sitting patiently in the basement.

Keep growing baby!!! We are excited to meet you!

Half way!

Well Baby, we've made it half way! Mommy and Daddy are getting ready now to start planning for your nursery. We went crib shopping but your older sister had a meltdown so we had to leave.

Mommy's feeling better by the day! You have started moving and are a little jumping bean! You prefer to move around at night, although you like to jump on mommy's bladder when she's teaching!!

Mommy and Daddy have decided to go with a frog theme for your bathroom you'll share with your older sister. :) We are excited to paint it a bright teal!

We tried to go shopping for nursery furniture, but Eleanor had a meltdown at the store. We are planning on going this weekend while Miss Megan babysits.

We will hear your hear beat again on 4/2/13. We hope you continue to grow and grow!

We are getting excited to meet you baby girl!

It's a....

GIRL! We are expecting another bundle of girly joy! We took our parents to a surprise early ultra sound where we were able to find out we are having another girl.  I think at first, we were in shock, as we thought it was a boy, but with all the time to let the news sink in, we are so blessed that God is giving Eleanor a sister.

We are now in the planning phases for her room and get to think about all the fun nursery planning.

One healthy baby is all that we ask for, especially for this little miracle!

Can I just feel human again?

Here we are at 16 weeks. I wish I could say I was feeling better, but I'm still battling morning/all day sickness. I've had a perpetual cold which has made it impossible to feel human! In fact last week I ended up with a sinus infection that was the worst pain I've felt in my head. I couldn't even open my mouth!!! Then we ended up at the Ob's office because I had an allergic reaction to the antibiotics...itching. Thought it was that dreaded cholestasis showing up WAY to early. But, Here I am, 16 weeks, and patiently waiting to find out if it is a boy or girl at our 2:30 ultra sound on March 6th! :) I'm excited...I'm hoping for a boy (mainly because I've had way different symptoms that Eleanor) but ultimately will be ecstatic for a HEALTHY baby. The Snoogle has been busted out in bed, and I'm still taking benadryl to make it through the night.  Here's to waiting...

PS. I told Patrick that I'm not doing this whole pregnancy thing again. While I'm beyond grateful that I'm pregnant, I remembered that this is not my favorite state of being...I'm much happier being after the end product!!! :)