Thursday, October 10, 2013

18 months


  Aiden 18 Months
!8 month checkup stats:
Weight: 29 lbs
Height: 34"
Diaper size: 5
Clothes/: 2T & 3t with some 18 months pants. Most his clothes are on the bigger side so they last longer.
Shoe size: 4
Number of Teeth: 16
Favorite food: Pizza, Oatmeal, Yogurt, Grapes, Tomatoes, Apples, Peas & Carrots, Oreos.
Words he can say when asked: Ball, Mama, Dad, Baby, Uh-oh, Please, No, Cheese, Down, Star, Bear, Bath, Aiden, Grandma, Yes. Some words sound more like the words than others. He is learning words all the time and we are working on new words everyday! He doesn't always remember them but he does try to copy words.- When he wants and is in the mood to. The word please I am hearing more often which is cute! For the most part he isn't much of a rambling, babbling little boy that is around people. When he is off playing by himself he does. Even though he doesn't take much we know he understands a ton and is very bright.

Things about Aiden

  • He loves to sing and be sung to. 
  • He goes down for his nap around 1 and sleeps for 2-4 hrs with his blanket, bear, and primary music playing. Same goes for bed time but with a night light & the blinds of his wind open- I think the room gets a little too dark. He usually sleeps through the night but sometimes he will wake and needs a drink of milk. 
  • He is really good at knowing his body parts and can point them out on himself, you, and the toy he is playing with.  
  • He has been learning his animals. He has a puzzle with  8 different animals that he can match all by himself. He is also good at pointing out certain animals in his book when asked. 
  • He is also learning his shapes. He has gotten really good at putting the shapes into grandma's shape ball and can now do it by himself. He has learned the word "star". 
  • When he wants you to fallow him, he will grab you by the finger or pant leg and pull you until you go with him. He is very persistent and isn't very distracted at that point. 
  • He likes to watch Curious George and Sesame St. & pretty much anything else. I really try to limit him to 2 hr or less a day.
  • The last few days we decided to get rid of his binky cold turkey. He has actually done much better than I thought. I am hoping it is gone for good! He sleeps better at night because he isn't waking because he lost his binky. He is also a better little boy because he is learning to calm himself down without it. The only draw back is that it takes him longer to fall asleep for his naps and at bed time. I think we chose the best time to say good bye and I am so glad we did! Next up potty training? Ha not for a while!
 This is how he likes to sleep!




  He loves to stand up in the tub and pretend to get out until I come to get him out, then he sits down. He also LOVES to splash like a mad baby.


Sometimes he is silly when I get him out of the tub but most of the time he is sad.

 For Aiden's cousin, Carters birthday they did water slides. This was before the water. It was a pretty chilly day but he still had fun.
 And ninja turtles.
 This is what he does when I say- "lets put your pants on". Stinker.
 Can you say future black mail? He had to wear it and kept bringing it to me until I put it on him.

 Playing with Papa Al. Cute little smiles

And fake ones too.

He loves to sing. His favorite songs are "5 little monkeys" ,"Insy Wincy spider" & "Twinkle little star" because he can do the actions.
 He is a yogurt monster and loves to feed himself.
 He is actually getting better with eating with a spoon.
 He has become really attached to his teddy bear.
 Kisses for bear. He loves watching movies cuddling with bear. He loves his toys. I will often see him giving them kisses when he plays with them.
And of course he sleeps with bear too.

 This is the face he does when he dances to the Law & Order song.

 Folding his arms for prayer. Love that he does this when we say lets say prayer and after he throws his arms in the air and says "Amen!"
He is a good little copy cat! Cracks me up.
 He loves chocolate chip pumpkin bread.
And Ice Cream!
Look at those blue eyes

Aiden got to announce he is getting a baby SISTER!!! He doesn't look too happy about wearing the headband but he actually wanted it on.
I am so thankful for this little boy! I can't imagine life without him. I love you so much Aiden!

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

20 weeks



How far along? 20 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain: 129 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet. My shirts are starting to get tighter though. Stretchy pants are where its at! Jeans aren't that comfortable but I can still wear my pre-prego jeans.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. I have been doing stretches before bed which helps.
Best moment this week: Seeing baby girl on the ultrasound!
Miss Anything? Nothing really.  
Movement: Randomly throughout the day and night.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Muffins, Apples with peanut butter, Yogurt, Ice.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Letting myself get too hungry.
Symptoms: Ligament pains- stretching helps. I'm really feeling amazing compared to my pregnancy with Aiden. I don't really feel pregnant sometimes.
Have you started to show yet: Sporting a small baby bump.
Belly Button In/Out? Out.
Bloated: Yep. My stomach gets really tight which hurts sometimes but it doesn't last long.
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Looking forward to: Telling people we are expecting a girl and making girly things.
-At the ultrasound baby liked to stay in a tight little ball thought most of the ultrasound. She was kicking like crazy and didn't like to be bothered which kind of hurt with her kicking and the tech pushing down with the probe. The ultrasound tech kept laughing cause baby girl was tucked in a little ball which made it hard to measure her. It the pictures of her face her hands and knees are right by her face. It took a little while to find out the gender because she kept hiding. Aiden was keeping himself busy playing around in the room while we got to see baby sister on the screen. I had guessed it was a boy but in my head I kept referring to baby as a her but didn't want to be disappointed. To be honest I really didn't know this time around what it was. Jerel had said girl all along because this pregnancy has been so different from Aiden's.  


 I think she is sucking her thumb her.
 Baby girl.

Aiden's little sister!

Sunday, September 29, 2013

19 Weeks



How far along? 19 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:  128 lbs- Starting to gain so weight.
Maternity clothes? Not yet. My shirts are starting to get tighter though. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. I have been doing stretches before bed which helps.
Best moment this week: Jerel was able to feel the baby kick several times this last week. When Aiden blows raspberries on my tummy the baby kick like mad.
Miss Anything? Nothing really. Feeling pretty comfortable.
Movement: Randomly throughout the day and night.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Strawberries/Peaches & cream oatmeal, Apples & peanut butter,Yogurt, Cream cheese  & jam on bagels, Ice water.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Letting myself get too hungry.
Symptoms: Ligament pains- stretching helps, stretching pains.
Have you started to show yet: Pretty sure I have a small baby bump.
Belly Button In/Out? Out.
Bloated: Yep- I have a bump after eating and I sure feel huge after.
Gender: Nope . 20 week ultrasound on Wed! 
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Looking forward to: Finding out what this little gummy bear is. 

 -I am wearing the same shirt for my 19 weeks baby bump photo with Aiden. Take a look! I was much bigger with Aiden!!!

Saturday, September 21, 2013

18 weeks



How far along? 18 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:  127 lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope. My sweats aren't tight but I can't handle the pressure around my tummy. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good. I have been doing stretches before bed which helps.
Best moment this week: Feeling the baby more often. After applying in July we are were finally approved for Medicaid for the pregnancy & Aiden!!!  Super relieved! Baby doesn't like when I wear my seat belt- kicks up a storm.
Miss Anything? I hate having to eat so often but would much rather do that then get sick.
Movement: Over the last two days, baby #2 has been a lot more active randomly throughout the day.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Cottage cheese with apple sauce, Ice water, Cold cereal, Peaches, Pink lady apples, Cheese sticks with crackers. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: When Jerel cooks his breakfast egg sandwiches.
Symptoms: Ligament pains, headaches, fatigue, tender stomach/pelvic area.
Have you started to show yet: I am getting thicker with a little, slight bump. 
Belly Button In/Out? More so out. Its not cute any more!
Bloated: Yep- I have a bump after eating. 
Gender: Nope . 20 week ultrasound count down in 14 days!
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Looking forward to: Finding out what this little gummy bear is. Feeling stronger and more frequent movement.
My poor belly button. :( I thought it was suppose to start poking out when I got really big! :(

Friday, September 13, 2013

17 weeks


How far along? 17 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:  126 lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope. Actually my pants are fitting pretty loose.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good.
Best moment this week: Hearing baby's strong heart beat. Dr. Firth says everything looks as it should. I am measuring 16 cm. I was 16 cm & 127lbs at 17 weeks with Aiden. Its fun to be able to compare and see where I was then and now.
Miss Anything? Wishing I could eat dairy, missing my yogurt. With Aiden I was able to drink a much milk as I wanted.
Movement: Kicks every so often, mostly at night.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Strawberries, Pink Lady apples, Cottage cheese with apple sauce, Ice water, Pretzel crackers, Cold cereal. This last week I was able to eat a bit of Sunday roast, pizza, & fried chicken.
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of hot food cooking. I have been feeling much better this week.
Symptoms: Ligament pains, hurts to sneeze. Headaches, fatigue.
Have you started to show yet: I am getting thicker with a little, slight bump. My temple dress was snugger and less comfortable.
Belly Button In/Out? Its not in or out, its in between. My poor belly button has a lot of stretching coming its way.
Bloated: Yep- I have a bump after eating especially after eating chicken .
Gender: Nope . 20 week ultrasound scheduled. I really don't know what it is!
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Looking forward to: Finding out what this little gummy bear is.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Mama's due with baby #2



We are excited to announce we are expecting baby #2 Feb 20, 2014. I had been blogging on a private blog and had requests to share them so here they are week 10-16! I decided to do a photoshop back with best/worst part & cravings this time. Enjoy! The picture above is how Aiden and I told Jerel I was pregnant. I had Aiden pull up his shirt to show Jerel his tummy. Jerel- "Whats that on your tummy Aiden."




It really is amazing! The baby was wiggling around moving it's arms and legs the entire time, the ultrasound tech said when the baby moved it reminded her of a gummy bear. 10 weeks:) Everything looked good and baby's heart was beating  strong @ 164.


How far along? 10 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain: 126 lbs: lost 4 lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Pretty good. I try to take 1 nap during the day, usually when Aiden is asleep. 
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heart beat and seeing it on the ultrasound.
Miss Anything?  Eating what ever I want and having an appetite.
Movement: Nope! 
Food cravings or things you can eat: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Grapes, Ice, Ginger Ale, Granola bars, Eggs, Sandwiches.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Jerel's, deodorant, Cigarettes, Getting too hot- being outside for too long in the sun, Not drinking enough water, Drinking water, Staying up late, Not taking a nap during the day, Car rides.
Symptoms: Pretty sure it is ligament pain when I move too fast or roll over too fast I will get a sharp pain in my stomach. I have been spotting.
Have you started to show yet: Nope just bloat.
Belly Button in/out? In
Bloated: Yep- even more so at night.
Gender: Nope 
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Fairly happy
Looking forward to: The first Dr. appt.

How far along? 11 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:  126 lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope. Clothes still fit the same as they always do.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: I wake up a lot and then have a hard time going back to sleep cause I wake up and don't feel good. 
Best moment this week: One week down and that much closer hopefully to feeling better!
Miss Anything?  Smells not bothering me and having an appetite. Just want to feel better or enjoying being pregnant.
Movement: Nope! Probably just gas bubbles. Every once in a while I think I might have felt baby move.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Nothing really sounds good which is a problem. Ice water? Ice? The only way I can drink water. Oreos are good but I am trying to be better this time around. I only eat crackers when I have to other wise I hate them. I have been craving salty things= grape fruit is a life saver! So good!!! Egg drop soup is yummy!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Jerel's deodorant, Hand soap, Getting too hot- being outside for too long in the sun, Not drinking enough water, Drinking water that isn't ice cold, Staying up late, Not taking a nap during the day, Car rides. Roast cooking on Sunday. YUCK! Can't eat: Hamburgers, hot dogs, meat really with the exception of chicken, yogurt, milk, spicy food, mexican food- at a pork salad at cafe rio and I had the worst stomach ache followed by bad diarrhea. Rice cooking, toast cooking, Eggs cooking- ok so pretty much anything hot cooking.
Symptoms: Just morning sickness, pretty queasy a lot of the time which is getting old, headaches, stomach aches. I get nauseated and dry heave a lot. I have only thrown up 3 times so far which is more than with Aiden I think.
Have you started to show yet: Nope just bloat.
Belly Button in/out? In
Bloated: Yep- even more so at night.
Gender: Nope 
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Fairly happy
Looking forward to: The first Dr. appt. on Aug 13th- technically my last visit wasn't an actual "OB" appointment I was told.

How far along? 12 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:   125 lbs- I have been as low as 123 lbs this week in just my workout clothes. I average between 124-126lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope. Clothes still fit the same as they always do.- Actually my capris feel looser than normal.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: I have been sleeping ok.
Best moment this week: Started running /jogging again on the 5th . I have been running about 1.50 miles and then walking the rest of 2 miles. I have been averaging at about a 12 min mile so I am taking it easy. It has actually been helping me feel better. So i have been feeling better this last week.
Miss Anything? Nothing really- looking forward to feeling good. 
Movement: I actually may have felt a few kicks this week. I have felt gas which sometimes feels just like a kick but those are usually high. These were low in my pelvic area and I can only feel them when I lay flat on my back.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Nothing really sounds good still. The only way I can drink water is if its ice water, grape fruit, granola bars, pickles, I have been looking forward to Zepies- italian ice.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Hand soap smells bad, any hot food cooking especially hamburger. I have noticed it has started to ease up this week.
Symptoms: Lesser Morning sickness this week- I seem to only get sick a few times a day.
Have you started to show yet: Nope- I have noticed I feel some what swollen in my pelvic area but its nothing to any one else would notice.
Belly Button in/out? In
Bloated: Yep- and sometimes I look like I have a little round ball.
Gender: Nope - I think its a boy.
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Fairly happy
Looking forward to: The first Dr. appt. on Aug 13th on Tue.



How far along? 13 weeks- few days late.
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:  125 lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope. Actually my pants are fitting pretty loose.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping ok.
Best moment this week: Dr. visit on the 13th. Got to hear the baby's heat beat. Dr. Firth said it was beating fast and strong.
Miss Anything?  
Movement: Maybe? Dr. Firth said it was probably too soon for me to be feeling movement but is it? I felt Aiden kick at around 14 and I'm only a week away from that. Who knows really.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Still not much of an appetite really. I can eat grapefruit, grapes, granola bars, bananas, cinnamon toast, Ice water helps when I am feeling queasy.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Pretty much the same things. I can't eat meat or stand to smell it cook. Jerel's mom made home made BBQ chicken and that sent me straight to the toilet. If I run to hard that day. - Which I had that same day so those together was not a good combo. 4th time throwing up? Yuck!
Symptoms: I have less days where I feel queasy and the good days usually come after I have had my run. I have been running about 2 miles a day averaging about 11 min mile.
Have you started to show yet: Not to anyone else- I am starting to notice swelling low in my pelvic and I can feel my uterus bulging which I can't remember if I really noticed that with Aiden. I probably did just didn't write it down.
Belly Button in/out? In
Bloated: Yep- Usually after eating.
Gender: Nope 
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Fairly happy
Looking forward to: Nothing really- Gender? Thats not for several more weeks. Jerel told the Dr. he thinks its a girl and I think its a boy- Honest- I would love a girl! But I would be fine with having a boy as well. Hoping for a girl just not wanting to get my hopes up too high. I have noticed I have been sicker with this baby.


How far along? 14 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:  125 lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope. Actually my pants are fitting pretty loose.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping ok.
Best moment this week: Second Trimester baby!!!! Moving into our own apt. 
Miss Anything? 
Movement: Who knows
Food cravings or things you can eat: Grape fruit, French toast, Ice water, Chocolate chip granola bars.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Going too long without eating, not drinking enough water, I have had a head cold this week- that plus being a incubator= pretty sucky feeling.
Symptoms: Every day seems to be a gamble - really can never tell when a wave of nausea can come on.
Have you started to show yet: Not that anyone else would notice.
Belly Button in/out? In
Bloated: Yep- Usually after eating. I hate that feeling really makes me feel sick.
Gender: Nope 
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Fairly happy
Looking forward to: One week being down and that much closer to hopefully feeling much better. Hoping to get my but motivated enough to get up in the morning to run outside.



How far along? 15 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:  125 lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope. Actually my pants are fitting pretty loose. My shirts on the other hand might be some what tighter.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping ok.
Best moment this week: Celebrating Jerel's birthday.
Miss Anything? Eating whatever I want.
Movement: Who knows still waiting.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Grape fruit, Strawberries, Apples, Granola bars, Bananas, Ice water. Notice all the things I can eat are pretty much fruit - which doesn't last long.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Pizza hut, Hot food, Chicken patties/tenders, Not drinking enough water, drinking too much water too much, 
Symptoms: Every day seems to be a gamble - really can never tell when a wave of nausea can come on. Possible stretching going on. If I roll over too fast I get shooting pains on my sides. Bad headaches and migraines. Random throwing up and dry heaving. 
Have you started to show yet: Not that anyone else would notice. A bump might be on its way. I do feel a little bigger.
Bloated: Yep- Usually after eating. I hate that feeling really makes me feel sick.
Belly button in/out: On its way out... :(
Gender: Nope 
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: The next Dr. app. Nothing in particular. 



How far along? 16 weeks
Current weight/ Total Weight gain:  125 lbs/ -5 lbs
Maternity clothes? Nope. Actually my pants are fitting pretty loose.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping ok.
Best moment this week: Finally felt the baby move!
Miss Anything? My appetite.
Movement: Several light kicks over the last few days.
Food cravings or things you can eat: Grape fruit, Pink Lady Apples, String Cheese, Cherri-o's, Ice Water, Apple Juice, 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken patties cooking, Dehydration, Head aches.
Symptoms: Starting to feel better finally! Having more good feeling days than bad. Head aches & stomach aches
Have you started to show yet: Slowly but surely. -I think the black shirt I'm wearing for this weeks belly is misleading cause I look smaller this week vs last week. I'm not promise.
Belly Button In/Out? On its way out.
Bloated: Yep- Usually after eating. 
Gender: Nope 
Labor: Nope 
Wedding Ring on/off: On
Looking forward to: The next Dr. app. on wed.