27 weeks

Wow, where is the time going?!? I cannot believe it's already almost the 3rd trimester. We still do not have a name... which each day I kind of wish we could just decide on one already?!?

26 & 26 weeks!

I celebrated my 26th birthday last week! And now I'm 26 weeks, getting closer the the third trimester. To update on the test I got at my 24 week appointment, it came back negative, which was good news. I've still had some cramping and back aches, but no spotting. I'm excited for my next appointment, the 15th. Although, I'm not excited to drink the sugary drink for the diabetes screening. Hopefully it'll be like last time, and not as bad as I'd imagined. Well, I don't have much time to update now, but here's my 26 week baby bump!

Oh, and I found a doula I think I might like! I just need to get some time to call her back. I'm very excited because she also offers a vbac class!

24 week appointment

I had my 24 week appointment yesterday. I can't believe how far along I am already. Anyways, I mentioned to the doctor that I've been having some cramping over the weekend. It's not been really painful, just uncomfortable. Anyways, she checked my cervix and everything looks good, not dilation or anything. But, she also did this swab test for Fetal Fibronectin. I guess a negative result can at least reassure you that you will most likely not go into labor early (or at least within the next 2 weeks). It's kind of scary thinking of having pre-term labor, when it's not anything I every suspected. I did still have some cramping last night, but it could just be feeling uncomfortable, braxton hicks, or some pain from scar tissue from the c/s. Hopefully it's nothing. The doctor just said if I have any bleeding, leaking discharge, or contractions to call. On a better note I got to hear the heartbeat on the doppler! I love hearing that little heartbeat! It won't be long now until I'm holding little man in my arms.

Yummy margarita!

I almost forgot I wanted to share my secret for a delicious non-alcoholic margarita! I tried one the other night and it was delicious. I just bought some non-alcoholic margarita mix and salt, but instead of tequila I used a shot of lime juice. Mix and serve on ice. It was delicious!

116 days to go...

Wow, so May 8th seems so far away, except when I think of it as only a little over 100 days. :0 The last few days I've been so exhausted. I'm worried maybe I'm getting a little bit of a cold, but I'm trying to take it easy. Hopefully it won't get worse. This horrible weather we've had is not helping I'm sure. On top of everything, work has also been super stressful. I said for 2010 my new year's resolution was to not sweat the small stuff. Or basically not stress over all these little things, that I have no control over. I feel like I spend so much time worrying about what could happen, and I just don't want to be that way. I want to enjoy every moment I can.
Last night I slept horrible. I woke up at about 4am and just could not go back to sleep. For some reason I started thinking about something Superdad did almost a year ago, that really upset me. Then I started feeling really angry with him. Weird I know. Once again I really want to let these things go. I want to live in the moment and be happy. Ugh, I think my emotions are just all over the place right now. Hopefully I can get a better nights sleep tonight. I also think I'm desperately in need of some girls time. I've not gone out, or done anything, with my friends since early November. It's definitely time for some girl talk!

22 weeks, 4 days!

Getting quite the little bump!

Little Man!

Here's the ultrasound photo from today. Everything looks great! I'm so happy. Monkey also did really well during the ultrasound. He pointed at the screen and said "baby," but that was about the extent of his participation. That's pretty much what I figured. It's just amazing how much we can see now. Just for a fun comparison- here was one of Monkey's ultrasounds from about 18 weeks.
I think they look a lot alike! :)

Ultrasound Monday

I have my official 20 week ultrasound on Monday. I'm pretty excited to see little man again. This time Superdad and Monkey will be coming too. Although Monkey may be unaware of what's happening, I'm really wanting to take him and see how he acts. Hopefully little man is still a little man, and they were not wrong at the last u/s. And more importantly he is healthy and everything looks good.

Half-way there! 20 weeks!

I really can't believe I've finally made it to the 1/2 way point. Although, May still seems SO far away. I don't know why, but it just does. However, I am sure that the next few months will fly by. We've got Christmas and New Year's approaching so quickly. Then, it'll be my birthday, the big 26! After that Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, two holidays I really enjoy. Then we'll have MONKEY'S 2ND BIRTHDAY! I cannot believe he'll be 2 already. The party planning will definitely occupy my time. Plus I really have not done anything to prepare for this little guy. I figure around March I need to start pulling out clothes, bottles, etc. to get them ready for this little man. Then we also will celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary at the end of April. Gosh, looking at all I have to do, it really doesn't seem all that far off...

Here's my 19 week, 6 day belly bump. Also, I've been feeling lots more movement from my little man!

18 weeks!

I cannot believe I'm already 18 weeks along. This pregnancy seems to be flying by now. Although I'm still getting a little sick on some mornings, it's not too bad. I'm still exhausted all the time though. Monkey is starting to kiss my belly and say baby when pointing at my belly. It's so darn cute! I have my next appointment set for the 21st. We will be doing the big 20 week ultrasound then. I can't wait to see this little boy again. Superdad is also coming, and I want to bring Monkey. I don't know if he'll really have any clue what's going on, but I still feel like he should be there. I'm feeling more and more movement from this little guy. I can't wait until Superdad and Monkey can feel it too. As far as a name for this little guy... we are still completely undecided. I really like Weston, but Superdad is completely against it. He loves Luke, but I'm completely against that. He is getting me to sway more towards Austin, but I don't know. I feel this little guy isn't going to have a name for awhile...