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!