20 Weeks Preggo

20 Weeks Preggo

Girl or boy: Girl!

Complaints: Nothing really...

Weight Gain: ??.....I'll find out next week

Symptoms: Stretching pains, pinched nerves

Cravings: Really been craving veggies and fruits.....and sweets at night

What I miss most: Sushi : )....and being able to walk around more

Sleep: Ok....peeing 4 times a night and can't go back to sleep after sometimes

Movement: Totally feel her kicks now! It's the coolest thing ever. The other day I said I felt her moving so Chris put his hand on my belly and within a few seconds she gave her dad a huge kick! Chris jumped because he wasn't really expecting anything : )

What I'm looking forward to: I can't wait for Thanksgiving....I've been craving Thanksgiving food for months now : ) Spending time with my family will be fun. They've been so supportive through everything and I'm so thankful to have them. Also, I know I have a long way to go, but I can't wait till she born. I feel like I may have some scary times ahead with this whole placenta previa situation.....I just hope nothing too serious. So,I'm looking forward to early February for my scheduled c-section (if my body cooperates that long : ).

Yum!!!

Yum!!!!

Being on bedrest isn't so bad when you have friends that deliver you goodies. My friend Lindsey is so sweet and brought me breakfast this morning along with this yummy baklava. It hit the spot and leaves me something to look forward to tonight : )

18 Weeks Pregnant & Bedrest!!!!

18 Weeks Pregnant & Bedrest!!!!

We went to our appt and had an ultrasound on Thursday and got some surprising news! The baby looked really cute and healthy, but also found out I have COMPLETE PLACENTA PREVIA!!! Really?!! I am now on bedrest for the rest of the pregnancy to avoid complications, although it sounds like it is not uncommon to spend some time in the hospital further down the road : ( So I am planning on sitting on my butt for 5 months now in hopes that our sweet little girl stays healthy. I hope my uterus and placenta cooperate : ) Sooo.....we have now cancelleled our trip to Europe we were supposed

to leave on Saturday, and our family Christmas at a beautiful cabin in Big Bear : ( I feel terrible about it, but know it's the right thing to do and I'm so thankful to have the support of friends and family. This will be a challenge, but we're ready for it. Chris already has a plan to make things go as smoothly as possible.

So here is a pic of the pregnant belly at 18 weeks...I feel it growing by the day!

Girl or boy: Girl!

Complaints: Nothing...just a little scared!

Weight Gain: 6 pounds

Symptoms: Tired, stretching pains

Cravings: Everything bagel with cream cheese, tomato, avocado, and lemon pepper

What I miss most: I wouldn't give this up for anything , but I do miss sushi : )

Sleep: Ok....peeing 4 times a night and can't go back to sleep after sometimes

Movement: Maybe feeling her a bit more although still subtle movements.

What I'm looking forward to: I can't wait till I am holding her in my arms and that she's healthy. It will be neat to finally feel her kicks a little more (and from the outside) in the next couple weeks. I can't wait for the holidays, especially Christmas .....maybe Chris can wheel me around the mall : )

Shotgunning

Shotgunning Beers.....

A couple months ago Chris and I went to Vegas for a friend's 30th bday. Although I was near the end of my first trimester and was exhausted for no reason at all, we had a really fun time! We aren't huge gamblers, but had a great time at the craps table and actually came out a little on top (can't say that for everyone)! Aside from all the gambling, there was a part I unfortunately couldn't take part in....Shotgunning beers! Not like I would have even been able to compete with these guys, but it is still fun! I'm so glad I got these pictures (and of course does not do justice to being there in person), because it is one of the funniest things I have ever seen! I was dying!

Chris is in the white shirt, Kevin (his twin bro) is on the left, and some other guy I don't know is in the blue shirt. Of course Chris starts off this whole thing talking smack so I was hoping he would back it up (honestly I have never seen him lose though)!

So, here they go.......

I love how Chris has beer coming out of his nose and Kevin has it dripping all down his face. It was hilarious how pumped up everyone was....making bets......seriously so funny. Chris knows he won at this point......

Chris proceeds to high five everyone in the room and Alex (in the red) makes sure he gets an interview from the three of them! Thank god someone got this on video because people were going crazy! Hahahah

Interviewing the winner!!!

Finally, it was my favorite part of the night...FOOD!!!! Anyways, it was my first time in Vegas sober and was very interesting and entertaining : )

17 Weeks Pregnant!!

Girl or boy: Girl!

Complaints: Nothing

Weight Gain: Not Sure

Symptoms: Tired, stretching pains, headaches

Cravings: Everything bagel with cream cheese, tomato, avocado, and lemon pepper

What I miss most: I wouldn't give this up for anything , but I do miss sushi : )

Sleep: Not great....peeing 4 times a night and can't go back to sleep after

Movement: Maybe feeling her a bit more although still subtle movements.

What I'm looking forward to: Our checkup appt. and ultrasound on Thursday...and going to Europe soon!

16 weeks!

Girl or boy: Girl!

Symptoms: Tired, stretching pains, headaches

Cravings: Everything bagel with cream cheese, tomato, avocado, and lemon pepper

What I miss most: I wouldn't give this up for anything , but I do miss sushi : )

Sleep: Not great....peeing 4 times a night and can't go back to sleep after

Movement: Starting to feel her!...but subtle movements.

What I'm looking forward to: Our checkup appt. and ultrasound next week...and going to Europe soon!

Total Weight Gain: Not sure...5 pounds?

Maternity Clothes: not yet, but have to use bella band

Gender: Sweet baby gir

Movem I think I am starting to feel movement, but subtl

Sleep: Ehhhh, okay. I just have to keep waking up for the bathroom

What I misSushi! I can't wait to have spicy tune rolls again

Cravings: Everything bagel w/ cream cheese, sliced tomato and avocado, and lemon pepper on top! I have seriously been havin

What I’m looking forward to: Going to our next appt in a couple weeks for checkup and ultrasound. I love seeing her squirming around in my belly and the look of amazement on Chris's face

Baby Girl

Whenever I see this picture my heart melts! Chris and I found out we are having a baby girl due March 7, 2012! Amazing how much she grows every week. It's definitely starting to feel more real for both of us. After one loss and a long road, we are so excited and saying a bunch of prayers that baby girl stays healthy : )