Halfway to meeting our baby G!

How far along? 20 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: 7 lbs gained
Maternity clothes? Still wearing my maternity dress pants to work
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great!  Actually have been getting up to work out this week, whoo hoo!
Best moment this week: Feeling the baby move more!
Miss Anything?  Wine and Margaritas....
Movement: As mentioned earlier she has been moving so much more this week. Josh has felt her a few times as well.
Food cravings: Purple Grapes
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing this week!
Have you started to show yet: Yepper!  I no longer look like I have just put a few pounds, but can tell that its a pregnant belly.  Especially with certain outfits.
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Planning the nursery!  I think I am going to go to the craft show at the fairgrounds this weekend to see if anything catches my eye!

We just had another ultrasound yesterday.  They checked the anatomy of the baby and this was also supposed to be our big gender reveal, but since our great friend Kari already gave us the news we acted as surprised as we could :).  She weighs a little over 10 oz already.  She is also such a little mover!  I was asking the doctor why that would be and it turns out the placenta was in the front with my pregnancy for Bo and this time it is toward the back.  I was pretty surprised that they hadn't told me the placement for Bo because it can be more easily damaged if it is placed in the front.  But with where it is at now I can feel her move so much more so that is why I can feel her so much.  I am still down in weight from my 20 week check up with Bo.  She measured 19 weeks 2 days, so a little small, but within the window.  It is crazy the differences with this pregnancy.  Every ultrasound we had with Bo he measured either to the exact day or within 1 day of where I was.  She has measured bigger and also smaller with every other ultrasound. 

Quality Time

It doesn't get any better than spending quality time with the ones you love.  This past week and weekend has been one of those times.  Saturday morning started out our weekend with us, as a family, participating in the JDRF walk on the Bank Iowa team.  It was a great time to meet everyone's families and for them to meet mine.  It also benefited a great cause and also gave us a little exercise on a Saturday morning.  I know Bo enjoyed playing in the skywalk and seeing all the people.  I think we will definitely make this an annual thing.

family pic before the walk

he loved the skywalk!

resting at home after the walk

That afternoon Gramma and Papa came to visit for the night.  We had such a great time!  You could really tell that my mom and dad had noticed a big difference in Bo.  He is starting to say more words, repeating what you say/do, and remembering so much more.  I don't know how many books we read throughout the weekend or how much mischief Papa and Bo tried to make, but it was such a fun weekend spending it with family.

gramma's golf set gift might've backfired

reading his favorite book, the cat in the hat

gramma and bo

he doesn't want papa to sleep!

sharing dessert

The next morning....

playing with G & P's doggie, sassy

boston is so good with his little brother

tumbler

quality time with papa

learning and listening

he was wore out after the busy weekend

 A few more...

enjoying a sucker

drinking like a big boy

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my little family of 3 (soon to be 4)?  As always, I feel so so so blessed to have Josh and Bo in my life.  Being a mom and wife is something that I have learned to not take for granted and enjoy every minute.  Take advantage of those nights you can bathe your son or put him to sleep before he gets too old to cuddle, tell your hubby how much you love him and don't skip out on any extra kisses.  My boys mean the world to me and I do not know what I would do without them!

 

Belly pic!

 

18 1/2 weeks!

 

17 weeks

17 weeks - don't mind the "I just woke up look", cause I did..

How far along? 17 weeks 5 days

Total weight gain/loss: 4 lbs gained
Maternity clothes? Yep!  I finally got out the maternity dress pants and am so glad that I did!  Why was I making myself suffer this whole time?  They are amazing!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still sleeping good, except if I wake up in the middle of the night I have trouble getting back to sleep because my mind is on warp speed thinking about things we need to do for Bo and the our little girl.  So much to do so little time:).
Best moment this week: Spending the weekend with Josh and Bo.  Bo is growing so much and I am so excited to see him be a big brother.  He gives me kisses now and love that he knows that I am "mama".  He is constantly pointing at me and saying mama then running to me.  Melts my heart...
Miss Anything?  Still missing alcohol...every once in awhile a girl just needs a glass of wine! 
Movement: Felt her move so much more this week.  Josh was able to feel her once this week as well.  It was very faint, but he was excited to feel her.
Food cravings: I hate to say it, but cinnamon rolls!  I was hoping this healthy thing would keep up, but nope!
Anything making you queasy or sick: the smell of Josh's chew...usually it doesn't bother me, but I have to crack the window for a few seconds when he puts a dip in while we are in the car.
Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah, last week was a pretty good week.  I feel like I doubled in size
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Seeing Bo's new bed.  My dad and one of his friends are building a platform bed for Bo and am so excited to see the finished product!  We may stain it ourselves.  And ordering Bo's new bedding.  He is getting to be such a big boy!


One thing that has been on my mind this week is figuring out how I can love another child the way I love Bo.  I know this is something every mother thinks about, but am always getting reassured from other mommys that you can.  I have been feeling so overwhelmed with emotion this week (surely it isn't the pregnancy...:)).  I have been feeling so blessed for my family.  I am such a lucky girl to have such an amazing family. 

how could you not love that face?