16 Weeks - Baby #2

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 16 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 4.6 inches and weighs about 3.5 ounces (around the size of an avocado)
Gender: Still feeling boy - I'm definitely in the minority though, everyone else seems to think it is a girl!
Maternity Clothes: Wearing mostly maternity pants/jeans, also some dress pants with the belly band.  Still in normal tops (not for long though) and a few maternity tops.
Weight gain: Around 6-7 lbs total
Movement: Feeling some movement, mostly when I am still or have just eaten something - I've only felt a few small kicks here and there so far.

Sleep: Sleeping OK - I have to get up at least once during the night to pee then have a hard time falling back asleep.
Symptoms: Hungry all the time! I'm not as thirsty as I was in the beginning.  Pretty tried by the end of the day, but thankful to be feeling pretty good overall!
Cravings: Tuna fish sandwich and broccoli cheddar soup from Quiznos, with lots of extra pickles!
What I miss: Clothes that fit.  I'm not big enough for true maternity tops, but most of my normal tops are getting too small so I've had to shop a little for this 'in-between' stage :)
Best moment this week: Celebrating Christmas with my precious little family, and realizing that next Christmas we will have a 3 year old AND a 6 month old!  Eek!

15 Weeks - Baby #2

 
Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 4 inches and weighs about 2.5 ounces (around the size of a naval orange)
Gender: Back on boy this week
Maternity Clothes: Wearing mostly maternity pants/jeans, also some dress pants with the belly band.  Still in normal tops and a few maternity tops.
Weight gain: About 6 lbs total.  At my doctor's appointment this week, I hadn't gained any since the last appointment (4 weeks before) but I find that very hard to believe with the amount of food I am consuming :)

Movement: Feeling some movement, but only when I am still or have just eaten something - no big kicks yet.
Sleep: Sleeping ok - I have to get up at least once during the night to pee then have a hard time falling back asleep.
Symptoms: Nausea is gone - now I'm just hungry all the time, and I mean all the time! I feel like I'm eating constantly.  Still very thirsty so I try to drink a lot of water during the day, although it does get old - I'll splurge for lemonade or sprite when we go out.
Cravings: Cheese popcorn and molasses cookies!  Corey took me to Red Lobster this week, and I haven't stopped thinking about those cheese biscuits since.
What I miss: Clear skin!  Crazy pregnancy hormones :(
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heart beat on the Doppler for the first time at my doctors appointment!  It was nice and strong at 153 :) 

Side note: Wesley's heart beat was 150 at this week's appointment during my pregnancy with him so I'm of course thinking boy again - but we'll find out for sure during our ultrasound scheduled for January 27th! Can't wait!!

Cousins 'on the farm'

Over the Thanksgiving holiday my sister, sister-in-law, mom, and I took all the kiddos and headed over to Corey's grandparents house to take pictures.  They live right down the road from my parents, and have a wonderful home and property - complete with a big red barn, tractors, and horses.  The kids call it 'the farm' :)  It was hard to wrangle 6 kids and try to get good pictures, but we had a lot of fun.  Here are a few of the keepers:



(This last one is my favorite of my mom with all the grandkids!)

Dear Wesley

Two years ago today we held you for the very first time, and fell instantly in love.  Having the opportunity to be your parents has been by far the greatest gift we've ever been given! You have taught us so much these past two years about selflessness, love, gratitude, patience, and oh yeah - patience :)  We have so many hopes and dreams for you, and are amazed everyday by the things you are learning and accomplishing.  We love watching the person that you are becoming - I pray that you always know just how much your mommy and daddy love you!  Happy 2nd Birthday sweet boy!

14 Weeks - Baby #2

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 14 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 3.4 inches and weighs about 1.5 ounces (around the size of a lemon)
Gender: Back on boy this week
Maternity Clothes: Wearing mostly maternity pants/jeans, also some dress pants with the belly band.  Still in normal tops.
Weight gain: 3-4 lbs

Movement: Definitely feeling some slight movement - I only notice it when I am really still, which is next to never (besides when I'm in bed) since I have a 2 year old!
Sleep: Sleeping well, thank goodness.  I'm just so tired when my head hits the pillow these days!
Symptoms: Nausea is pretty much gone - now I'm just hungry all the time!  I feel weak in the mornings when I'm trying to get ready or at night when I've done too much.  Still very thirsty.  Headaches seem to be going away as well - hallelujah!  Love the 2nd trimester.
Cravings: Just food.  Everything sounds good. 

What I miss: Being able to get everything done - I just get tired and have to take breaks
Best moment this week: Wesley's 2nd birthday party! (pictures to come on another post)

13 Weeks - Baby #2

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 13 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 2.91 inches and weighs about 4/5 of an ounce (around the size of a peach)
Gender: Everyone is guessing girl so at this point I'm pretty convinced 'she' is a girl
Maternity Clothes: Wearing mostly maternity pants/jeans, also some dress pants with the belly band.  Still in normal tops.
Weight gain: 3-4 lbs

Movement: I *think* I felt little kicks this week a couple times after eating and also while laying still in bed.  I felt Wesley kick for the first time at 15 weeks, so it could be!
Sleep: Sleeping great this week!  We moved Wesley to a toddler bed last weekend, and he's been doing great so when he sleeps, we all sleep :)

Symptoms: Nausea is pretty much gone.  I feel weak in the mornings when I'm trying to get ready or at night when I've done too much.  Still very thirsty and get headaches in the afternoons.
Cravings: As I write this, I think pizza with green olives sounds good, and also cheddar broccoli soup in a bread bowl.  And maybe some cookies. 
What I miss: My flat stomach - don't get me wrong, I love being pregnant (I'm a weirdo), but right now I'm in that in-between stage where I just kind of look like I'm getting fat to people who don't know I'm expecting.  Ready for the baby belly to be obvious!
Best moment this week: I'm officially in the 2nd trimester! (According to my iPhone app :))

12 Weeks - Baby #2

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 12 weeks

Size of baby: Length is about 2.13 inches and weighs about 1/2 of an ounce (around the size of a plum)
Gender: I'm leaning more towards girl this week
Maternity Clothes: I’ve worn maternity pants/jeans every day this week except Tuesday I think - I can still wear normal tops, but you can tell I'm showing. 

Weight gain: 3-4 lbs

Movement: Not yet

Sleep: Getting up to go pee at least once a night, but no sleeping issues other than that.  Wesley hasn't been sleeping well this week, so Corey and I have been taking turns getting up with him and I have a hard time going back to sleep.
Symptoms: Neausea has eased a bit this week.  I'm feeling dizzy when I first wake up or move too quickly.  Still very thirsty and get headaches in the afternoons.
Cravings: Sweets!  Also green olives

What I miss: Energy - by the end of the day I am dragging.  I usually go to bed right after we put Welsey down, which is around 9pm.
Best moment this week: Not really baby related, but I got to see Breaking Dawn this week with a group of girls from work!  I though it was really good - although it sure didn't make we want to give birth anytime soon - ha!