Update in Pictures - In No Particular Order....

Quick update as to what we have been up to....and I have pictures this time!!!!

Mollie has moved to Atlanta to do an internship for 10 weeks....She took Teddy with her, but left behind "Big Ugly".  Some is taking excellent care of him.   Mollie may have to pay a ransom or nominal fee to get him back when she returns......

Santa (or Mariah Carey) came and brought lots of goodies.   This awesome Minnie Mouse "biiiike" as my little southern belle has been pronouncing it.   WE have been tearing up the pavement, or parking lot.

Speaking of tearing up the pavement....someone has her very own "running shoes"  and she thinks she is hot stuff!!!  She has only wanted to wear these puppies with everything!!!

MoPo got her a nifty shopping cart or buggie as we call it and she has been shopping, shopping shopping.   The playdough was Santa....I think he lost his mind!!!

With the cooler temps we had to bundle up to hit the pavement....good thing she got this precious owl hat....

Seriously....she was snug as a bug while I pushed her little hiney around.

Apparently the wind became an issue because she built a "tent that moves" and was complete happy.  I never heard another peep outta her the entire run.

So that's it....our update in pictures.   School is back in session and we are slowly getting back into a routine.   I have only had to drag her out of bed once....or twice.

17 Weeks

How Far Along:

17 weeks 4 days

How Big is Baby:

Currently the size of a average Onion. Average size: 5.1 inches, 5.9 oz.  Skeleton is hardening, and fat is accumulating!

Weight Gain: 

6 lbs

Maternity clothes:

Amzingly still haven't gotten the box out..or the belly band.  I have retired a few pair of my jeans and told them I WILL see you soon.  But at the rate this belly is growing I will be getting that box out.

Sleep:

 Slept from 10:00 - 4:30 last night before I had to make my trip to the restroom!!!  I feel like a new person.  However I am creeping back in the use of more pillows.  I slept on an incline Monday night because of some serious heartburn/indigestion....YUCK

Best moment this week:

Feeling the baby move!!!  and being positive it wasn't gas!!!  Also being more aware of what is going on this time is so nice. 

Food Cravings:

Ceral....and still sucking down the Gatoraid

Foods I Can't Stand: Deer Meat makes me want to VOMIT...end of story.

Movement:

Finally....I forgot how cool that felt.

What I miss:

 Considering our Supper Club meets tonight I am still sticking with a tall, frosty, beer or a nice glass of wine…I sound like an alcoholic.   It is nice that I am not the only one knocked up!!!

What I am looking forward to:

 Just enjoying this one.   Actually getting a Baby Bump and Amelia having a visual as to where the baby is.

Milestones:

Back to feeling good and "normal". I am starting to get a bump and doing the growing over night stuff. I am still chugging along with my running which is something I am proud of. I truly believe it is one of the main reasons I feel so much better this go round.

Working on My Fitness:

 Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and even threw in a Jillian action.   Going to get in some form of exercise even if it only 20 minutes at least 5 or 6 days a week.   I honestly feel so much better after a run or working out.  

Sweet 16

How Far Along:    16 weeks 1 day

How Big is Baby:  Currently the size of a average avocado.  Just working its way through the produce section!

Weight Gain: 4  lbs

Maternity clothes: Still hanging in there with regualr jeans and pants...but I have been seriously thinking on getting that box of Maternity Clothes back out.  I have worn my favorite pair of dress jeans several times....oh I forgot how comfortable they were!!!

Sleep: Getting better!!!  Only getting up two or three times a night.  Or maybe its the sheer exhaustion from the past few days. 

Best moment this week: Enjoying being around family and friend and watching Amelia during Christmas.  She was so animated and really enjoyed it all.

Food Cravings: Been extremely thirsty...Gatorade G2 in Lemon Lime has been my go to lately.  I have gone through several 8 packs  

Foods I Can't Stand: The thought of eating deer meat makes me want to gag more than usual.  Oh and coffee.  I had started drinking coffee and was really enjoying it...now no thanks!!!

Movement: Maybe....or it could of been gas (ha).  Not really sure! 

What I miss: Still sticking with a tall, frosty, beer or a nice glass of wine…I sound like an alcoholic.

What I am looking forward to: We go back in three weeks for our ultrasound to find out the sex....however, we will NOT be doing that.  So just getting to see the baby is fun.

Milestones: Back to feeling good and "normal".  I am starting to get a bump and doing the growing over night stuff.     I am still chugging along with my running which is something I am proud of.  I truly believe it is one of the main reasons I feel so much better this go round.

Rocking Along

We went back to the baby dr today for our routine check up.  All is well and moving along right as schedule.  

Heartbeat was at 145 and the little booger was hanging out super low, as in tap dancing on my bladder.  Explains the frequent trips to the ladies room.  

I had to do the standard pee in the cup, blood pressure and blood work.  Everything was perfect except my platelets ate already starting to drop.  I had an issue with the last time, so they are watching it closely to make sure they stay at a safe level. 

We are now headed out to start our rounds for the Christmas.   Woohoo!!!

15 Weeks

So I stole this from a friend of mine who is also expecting.  She is about 5 weeks ahead of me and due in April with a Baby Boy.

She does a weekly update and answers some of the same questions.  Since I am super busy these days, but still want to have some documentation that I was pregnant!

So here goes....I promise to get a belly pic with the next update!

How Far Along:    15 Weeks 4 days

Weight Gain: 3  lbs

Maternity clothes: not quite, but the day is coming.  I think my Bella band will be getting some use in the next few weeks (especially with the Holidays)

Sleep: I can make the trip to the bathroom in my sleep…ha!  I am getting up every three to four hours to pee!!! Well last night only twice

Best moment this week: Seeing Amelia point to my belly after someone told her there was a baby in there, then lifting my shirt, looking around and telling me she didn’t see it!!!

Food Cravings: I seriously put a hurt on some Chicken Wings last week.  Nothing in particular. 

Movement: Nope, not yet. 

What I miss: A really tall, frosty, beer or a nice glass of wine…I sound like an alcoholic. 

What I am looking forward to: Just taking this pregnancy in stride and enjoying it.   I go back to the Dr. on Friday so that is always exciting.

Milestones: I am over the “I want to puke everywhere and I could fall asleep standing up phase” and really am feeling great. 

Mo Mo Mo

What does the Santa cow say....Mo Mo Mo!!!  At least that is what Amelia and I decided on Saturday.  

Chick fil a had breakfast with the Santa cow and elf on Saturday so before we headed out to birmingham we made that stop.  She was not to fond of santa cow, but really like the elf. 

It was tons if fun... chicken minis, balloons, a cup with candy and a baby cow...what more could a girl ask for.

Mom needed a time out

I have been terrible in the fact that I have not been taking pictures...and lets face it, that is what people come to the blog for...look at pictures.   So just close your eyes and use your imagination (isn't that something a teacher would say!)

Last week was eventful.We had the Christmas Program on Sunday....Amelia was a sheep.  She did great in practice then realized that her Woo was in the audience during the actual performance.   Well Mom got to watch and Woo go to be the extra sheep!!! 

Fast forward to Thursday....Priss wakes up with a fever, cough, and sore throat.  One doctor's visit later we are sitting pretty with a nice virus...but no STREP THROAT!!!  yeah!!! 

Saturday was the Children's Christmas Party at church and the Bolton Christmas Parade.  What an event!!! We caught enough candy to make a dentist cringe and shook and jived with the bands.  That afternoon we took our lovely Christmas card picture amongst screaming and yelling and a complete breakdown.   Mom had to go take a nap....Dad and Amelia said so!!!  Two hours later a refreshed Mom and a a little girl who destroyed her room while she "napped" awoke to the outside of the house decorated!!!  Hooray for Daddy!!!

Did I mention that I played tennis on Thursday in 40 degree weather....which dropped to 30 by the time I was done.   Yeah, something about a league then started in October and ended in December just didn't register that it might be cold....HA!!! 

We have been enjoying lots of good home cooked meals lately.   I keep stalking The Pioneer Woman's Recipes and Jeremy keeps making them.   Yum Yum!!! 

I have my last week of school before the break (insert Hallelujah chorus) and I am tying up a few lose ends.   We are planning a trip to Birmingham to ride the Polar Express Train, go to the Zoo and enjoy a mini vacation as a family before the hectic season gets started.  

I promise to take more pictures...I promise to take more pictures....I promise to take more pictures....you get the picture!!!