Funtime!!!

Saturday was a busy day filled with excitement.   We started out early with a little skating session.   This was the first time Amelia had ever had on skates and she picked it right up!!!

She enjoyed skating in "middle" of the rink.  I did not have to hold her hand after the first few laps....she was a pro!

Of course you can't go to skating rink without trying out the games.....We didn't play, but she was trying to figure it out.

This picture makes me so sad!!!  She looks like a big girl!  She is getting so tall and grown up....she needs to slow down!!!

Of course we had to get a picture together....don't worry, I managed to stay on my feet and not break anything!!! 

The Caterpillar Park

We talk about the caterpillar Parade and the giant caterpillar almost everyday on the ride to and from school, so today after some "special ice cream" we headed over for a while.

Amelia ran and played and climbed for a good hour and half. Her Daddy stayed that entire time, mom skipped out a few minutes early to go "trottin" as Amelia calls it.

Here are a few pics from her excursion

24 Weeks

My photos this week.....self portraits!! I really should go into photography!?!?  I though about taking it before I ran today so see I really do have real clothes and fix my hair.

I have cleaned the mirror since the last one....give me credit somewhere.

Confused.....                                                                               Goof Ball....

How Far Along: 24 Weeks 3 Days

How Big is Baby: The size of a Grapefruit or roughly 10.5 inches long and weighing in at 12.7 oz. or a 1lbs and 1/2

Weight Gain: 15 lbs....banished all those evil Valentine's Day candy! 

Maternity clothes: I am going to officially retire this one....beside running and lounge clothes, I am all in "Big Mama" clothes

Sleep: Better....the body pillow is my friend, or the red man in the bed, and I have been sleeping with it.  It helps so much. 

Best moment this week: Getting to see Amelia play with some cousins from out of state and the amount of movement the lil' booger is doing!

Food Cravings: Apples are the food of choice this week.

Foods I Can't Stand: Nothing in Particular

Movement: So enjoying all the movements this week.  I can feel rolls, jabs, and serious punches and kicks.  Baby definitely has a pattern and I can feel he/she all over my belly.  It never gets old.

What I miss:Tying my shoes with ease....

What I am looking forward to: Have a birthday party for my cousin this weekend.  "Rowdy Redneck" is the theme....anyone guess what I am going as???  Barefoot and Preggo!!!

Milestones: People are realizing that I am pregnant and haven't just gained a few pounds.  One of the ladies who works in the cafeteria noticed the other day!  However, they will now make sure the preggo lady doesn't starve!!!

Working on My Fitness: Ran a 5K Saturday in the rain (it started raining about 1/2 mile in) and it was one of the best runs I have had in a while.  Finished it in 30:30...a 9:50 pace!!!  Took Sunday off, waddled through three miserable miles Monday then walked 1 1/2 with Jeremy.  I pushed the turd nugget in the stroller today and got 40 minutes in. 

Growth Spurt

So some major growing has been taking place around here in the last 4 weeks.  It always amazes me what the human body can do while pregnant....the stretching mostly.  Seriously, these are my weekly photos from the past four weeks.  I don;t have one from week 24 yet, but it is even better and bigger!!!

19 Weeks

20 Weeks

21 Weeks

22 Weeks

Two Three baby

How Far Along: 23 Weeks 4 Days

How Big is Baby: The size of a Pomegranate or roughly 10.5 inches long and weighing in at 12.7 oz. or a 1lbs and 1/2

Weight Gain: 14 lbs...See what had happen was.... Okay Valentine's days is not my best Holiday.  Conversation Hearts, Cookies, Strawberry Cake, Cupcakes, Candy....seriously not kind to my big ol' behind (more on that later)

Maternity clothes: Regular clothes officially retired....bring it on comfy maternity clothes.

Sleep: I slept through the night last night....however I think I might have peed a gallon this morning (TMI???)  Don't be fooled....I really am still taking short naps between potty breaks.

Best moment this week: Amelia has been cracking us up with quotes related to the baby and pregnancy...

"Momma, when I get big I want a big booty!!! oh and a big back and toes too...."

"The baby just pooped, I need to change it's diaper!"  Then looks in my belly button

"Momma, your belly is big...when I am a momma, I want a big belly"

I really could go on and on......

Food Cravings: Water...but its giving me heartburn....nice.

Foods I Can't Stand: Nothing in Particular

Movement: All the time.  Jeremy has been able to feel the kicks and Amelia too, but I am not sure she quite understood.  With all this movement comes the issue of my sciatic nerve.  I had problems with it last time, but it seems to be hitting earlier and a little more intense this time.  I will have to lay on my side and ice if it gets to bad.   I can just be walking and freeze or just have my leg kinda give out.   Its like a "hitch in my giddy up"  and not the least be fun.

What I miss: Nothing really.  Enjoying the moment.

What I am looking forward to: Have a busy few weeks ahead with several parties for birthdays and weddings as well as a wedding.  Also this time of year is one of my favorite. 

Milestones: Not having to do with the pregnancy, but a HUGE milestone at our house!!!  Amelia is completely potty trained!!! She is pooping in the potty like a big girl!!!  Doesn't sound like much....but no more nasty butt!!!

Working on My Fitness: Still chugging on with the running.  Pace is decreasing as I grow.  Average anywhere from 2-4 miles a day.  Also walking on days I do not run with Jeremy and Amelia.   So keeping up my 4-5 days a week exercise routine. 

Phone Pictures

Just a snapshot of the last month in pictures from the phone

Remember the Pez dispensers...still just as cool as they were when I was a kid

Nothing beats a messy hot fudge sundae on a random Thursday...

Saturday trip to the Zoo and riding "Marty" on the carousel

Someone was not moving and decided to sleep in for the Hot Chocolate 5K

Chillin' and Ridin' in her new sparkly shades....

Hanging on Woo's bed...

Maddy Dog jumped in the car and surprised her....Oh the giggles!!!

My two sickly patients....finally got them well (fingers crossed)

So that is it....January in pics

22 Weeks

Okay I lied...I really don't wear nice clothes and live in my running gear.

I just always think to take the picture after a run....so you are going to have to deal with sweaty preggers!

22 Weeks

Another weekly installment...sorry to be boring with updates, but I need some way to document this pregnancy...and this is keeping me pretty accountable. 

How Far Along: 22 Weeks

How Big is Baby: The size of a spaghetti squash or a papaya.  Little Booger is weighing in at just over 1lbs. 

Weight Gain: 12 lbs...and expanding.  I seem to be growing by the minute!!! 

Maternity clothes:  HAHAHAHA!!! A few tops still fit, only my running gear is not maternity, but it is up sized.

Sleep:  Oh!!! You mean those short naps I take at night in between pee breaks??? 

Best moment this week: Finishing the 15K and enjoying a nice relaxing weekend at the beach with the family.   See post below!!!

Food Cravings: I don't want anything to eat...I can barely breathe, much less put any food in there!!!

Foods I Can't Stand: Food in general right now....I kinda feel like a Thanksgiving Turkey

Movement: This kiddo is a karate chopper just like Amelia.  I think we have another mover and shaker on out hands

What I miss:  Right at this moment, feeling like I ate a newborn instead of growing one....and an entire cake!!!  I even felt full this morning when I woke up...before I ate breakfast.   I know I am growing....but HOLY COW...no pun intended

What I am looking forward to: I have a Doctor's appointment this week, so those are always fun.  Curious to see how my platelet situation is doing.

Milestones:  umm....I think I got past beer belly stage...I finally look preggo and feel it too!!!

Working on My Fitness: Completed the 15k (9.3 miles) on Saturday in 1 hour 40 minutes.  It was a beautiful run.  Had a great 4 mile run early in the week and walked several days.  Got a good walk in today.  Going to order some preggo running gear (support belt, running skirt/tennis skirt) this week!!!

My Happy Place

As we crossed the bridge Friday night I started getting giddy.   I always do.   Its something about this place that makes me happy.  Its not fancy, kinda plain and boring, but that I think is what I like. 

Its always been a place where I have come with family, whether 20 of us in one house with 2 bathrooms for a week, a condo with the immeadiate family, or this trip with my little family.  Its just a place that you slow down and relax.

This weekend was no different....well except for the 15K I was running early Saturday morning.  On the way to the start line we laughed that I knew this course better than any course I had ever run.  We were right.   I had crossed that first bridge into gulf breeze, past the flashing fish sign, made the turn and headed over the tall bridge to my happy place to many times to count.  Today I  just used a different mode of travel.   It was a great run and I will do it again...maybe the wind will be at my back instead of in my face next time.  I finished in 1:40 which was completely fine with me.  Who am I kidding I am preggo and carrying an extra few pounds ;) 

The rest of the day we are spending relaxing at the hotel around the pool.  It is a beautiful day with partly cloudy skies and 75 degree weather.  Going to hit up a new restuarant tonight then head back tomorrow.  

Here are a few pictures from the trip.

If Weeks Were an Age....I Could Have a Beer Now!!!

How Far Along: 21 Weeks 3 Days

How Big is Baby: Roughly the size of a B-A-N-A-N-A (and now you are singing Gwen Stephani) and weighs in at an estimated 11 oz...growth spurt!!!

Weight Gain: umm..11 lbs.  Told you guys I felt like I grew a lot last week.  I guess my weight took a few days to catch up.  I really do feel like the belly grew over night all last weekend.  The pic below somewhat does justice...and I promise I do get dressed to go to work and wear make-up and nice clothes!!!

Maternity clothes:  Mostly all I am wearing.  Got a few tights and pants that I will wear the belly band with, but it gets annoying.  Maternity is so much more comfy

Sleep:  A little better this week.  Still tossing and turning and trying to find "the spot" that is cozy!

Best moment this week: Amelia wants to "feel" the baby and "see" the baby...She keeps trying to look through my belly button. (Keeping looking....that thing goes clear to my backbone!) She is also fascinated with when she was in my belly and the maternity pics of when I was pregnant with her.

Food Cravings: Edy's Real Fruit Popsicles....only 25 calories!!! Delicious!!!

Foods I Can't Stand: Nothing in particular.

Movement: More frequent and in a pattern.  I occasionally can see the movements.

What I miss:  Putting my shoes on with ease...oh the days!!!  Did I mention slip on shoes were the best invention EVER!

What I am looking forward to: Doing a 15K that I have always wanted to do this weekend at the beach...just hope the weather holds out!!!

Milestones:  Just chugging along.

Working on My Fitness: Continuing with my running.  Starting to do every other day running and walking on the days I don't run.   Did a 5k Saturday....had a preggo PR!!!  29 minutes!!!  Which surprised me.  We ran across the spillway and the wind was brutal one way and pushed the other.   Still maintaining my mileage of 3 - 4 miles a day until my body tells me otherwise.