Weekly update!

How far along?: 18 weeks, 3 days

Weight gain/loss:  total loss of 4.7 lbs. not too bad for being almost half way AND the day AFTER Thanksgiving! 

Symptoms:  finally have more non-sick days than sick days! YAY!! Still having alot of cramps

Gender: Team Green but started having a feeling of what the baby might be in the past two weeks

Sleep?: still tired. still crave naps that don't come often enough and having a more difficult time getting comfortable. 

Best moment this week?: busted out my maternity jeans yesterday for Thanksgiving. while they were way too big it was a much nicer feeling than having tight jeans :) 

Movement: not a whole lot. hope thats not a bad sign

Food cravings/aversions: nothing either way :) 

What I miss?: the warm weather. 

What I am looking forward to?: Dr's appointment on Monday

Size of Baby: your baby's the size of a sweet potato!

She's about 5.6 inches long and about 6.7 ounces now and she keeps on growing rapidly. (That's why you're probably feeling so hungry.)

• Can you believe she's yawning, hiccuping, sucking and swallowing?
• And she's twisting, rolling, punching and kicking, too -- and she's big enough that you might be able to feel her doing it!

What I’m nervous about: This baby being nameless forever!  

Weekly update!

How far along?: 15 weeks, 2 days

Weight gain/loss:  total loss of 7.8 lbs. been so sick this week :( 

Symptoms: been super sick this week with this pregnancy and the flu

Gender: Team Green

Sleep?: still tired. still crave naps that don't come often enough and having a more difficult time getting comfortable. 

Best moment this week?: our Dr's appointment! heard the heartbeat :) 

Movement: starting to feel some kicks and Braxton Hicks

Food cravings/aversions: been eating alot of saltines this week

What I miss?: feeling healthy and having energy to be part of this family

What I am looking forward to?: feeling better! 

Size of Baby: your baby's the size of a navel orange!

The average fetus at 15 weeks weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 4 inches -- and his proportions are becoming even more normal, since his legs now outmeasure his arms.

• You probably can't feel it yet, but she's squirming a ton!
• She might even be hiccuping in there.
• She's making lots of progress: her joints and limbs can all move now.

What I’m nervous about: Feeling this way until April. 

Weekly update!

How far along?: 14 weeks, 4 days

Weight gain/loss:  total loss of 4.8 pounds

Symptoms: still experiencing some of first trimester symptoms that magically disappear when I hit 13 weeks :( 

Gender: Team Green

Sleep?: still tired. still crave naps that don't come often enough. 

Best moment this week?: next Dr's appt is later this week!  

Movement: surprisingly I've felt a few flutters

Food cravings/aversions: no major cravings but definitely have the "this does NOT sound good" feeling quite often. 

What I miss?: had a rough couple weeks and would love to be able to grab a drink

What I am looking forward to?: hearing everything is ok at my next appointment. 

Size of Baby: your baby's the size of a lemon!

At week 14, your baby is 3.4 inches and 1.5 ounces, he's almost doubled in weight since last week and keeps on growing.

• He's probably sucking his thumb and wiggling his toes in there!
• His kidneys are making urine, and his liver and spleen are doing their jobs, too.
• And he's growing lanugo, a thin, peach-fuzz-like hair, all over his body -- it will help him keep warm!

What I’m nervous about: Getting this house ready to sell

Weekly update!

How far along?: 12 weeks

Weight gain/loss:  total loss of 6.6 pounds

Symptoms: praying symptoms go away in the 2nd trimester 

Gender: Team Green

Sleep?: not enough! darn Tigers have been playing late and I get suckered into staying up too late. 

Best moment this week?: only working 3 days.  

Movement: surprisingly I've felt a few flutters

Food cravings/aversions: salty potato chips, potatoes. 

What I miss?: feeling 'normal'

What I am looking forward to?: announcing this pregnancy

Size of Baby: 

your baby's the size of a plum!

The average fetus at 12 weeks is about 2.1 inches long and .49 ounces. Now that she's got pretty much all her parts, her main job is to keep on growing.

• Most of her critical systems are fully formed!
• She's about to enter the growth and maturation stage, in which her organs and tissues will grow and develop rapidly.
• She's now developing her reflexes -- if you poke her body, she'll likely move.
• She's opening and closing her fingers and curling her toes, too.
• Her brain is developing fast!

What I’m nervous about: Getting this house ready to sell

Weekly update!

How far along?: 11 weeks 2 Days

Weight gain/loss: 

Symptoms: getting to a point where I'm not constantly exhausted or sick feeling.  

Gender: Team Green

Sleep?: not enough! worked 6 straight days and was really feeling it by the end

Best moment this week?: Our Dr's appt last week where we saw our baby dancing all over the screen! 

Movement: too soon to feel anything :)  

Food cravings/aversions: loving potatoes and red meat

What I miss?: feeling 'normal'

What I am looking forward to?: announcing this pregnancy

Size of Baby: 

your baby's the size of a lime!

Your fetus is about 1.6 inches long, and she's got about a 1:1 head to body ratio. She now weighs in at about .25 ounces.

• You can't see it, but she's moving fluidly and gracefully in there.
• Her skin is see-through, but she's on her way to looking more like a baby.
• Her fingers and toes aren't webbed anymore.
• Tooth buds, hair follicles and nail beds are forming.

What I’m nervous about: Getting this house ready to sell

Weekly update!

How far along?: 10 weeks

Weight gain/loss: as of yesterday was down 4.9 lbs

Symptoms: daily 3pm headaches, still feeling crappy for a good portion of the day, still would love to nap every day :) 

Gender: Team Green

Sleep?: not enough

Best moment this week?: having an extra day off this week! Mike and I had our first Saturday off together since July 13!

Movement: too soon to feel anything :)  

Food cravings/aversions: no real cravings but  sweets are a big no-no. 

What I miss?: feeling 'normal'

What I am looking forward to?: my Dr's appointment Friday morning! 

Size of Baby: 

your baby's the size of a prune!

Now, she's about 1.2 inches long and weighs about .14 ounces. Her body length will almost double in the next three weeks.

• Baby has working arm joints, and her cartilage and bones are forming.
• Her vital organs are fully developed and they're starting to function.
• Her fingernails and hair are starting to appear, too.
• Plus, she's swallowing and kicking in there. (Can you believe it?!)

What I’m nervous about: I'm equally as excited as I am nervous about my Dr's appt on Friday. Praying for good news. 

Weekly update!

How far along?: 9 weeks

Weight gain/loss: down 5.2 lbs

Symptoms: same as last week: all day nausea, extreme fatigue, crippling headaches, and alot of cramping.  

Gender: way to early to know but thinking we will stay Team Green 

Sleep?: not enough

Best moment this week?: was able to move my Dr's appt up a few days :) 

Movement: too soon to feel anything :)  

Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet but starting to notice that I can't handle sweets all that well which probably will be a great thing for me :)  

What I miss?: being able to have a beer/drink

What I am looking forward to?: getting some energy back

Size of Baby: 

your baby's the size of a green olive!

She's gaining steam! At 9 weeks, your fetus measures around .9 inches and weighs about .07 ounces.

• This is a milestone. She's no longer an embryo -- now she's a fetus!
• She's developing more distinct facial features.
• And she might now have a strong enough heartbeat to be picked up by a fetal doppler.

What I’m nervous about: not having insurance for 90 days and figuring out what we are going to do, among about a million other things #worrywart

Weekly update!

How far along?: 8 weeks, 1 day

Weight gain/loss: down 5.2 lbs

Symptoms: same as last week: all day nausea, extreme fatigue, crippling headaches, and alot of cramping.  

Gender: way to early to know but thinking we will stay Team Green with baby Tres

Sleep?: not enough

Best moment this week?: had the entire weekend off and was able to nap - twice!

Movement: too soon :)  

Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet but starting to notice that I can't handle sweets all that well which probably will be a great thing for me :)  

What I miss?: not feeling sick

What I am looking forward to?: celebrating Mike's birthday tomorrow! 

Size of Baby: 

your baby's the size of a raspberry!

Now she weighs in (yay!) at about .04 ounces and measures about .63 inches. This week, she's growing about a millimeter each day.

your baby at 8 weeks

• You can't feel it yet, but she's moving those arms and legs like crazy!
• Her fingers and toes are now only slightly webbed, and her tail (yes, she had one) is gone.
• Fun fact: your baby's taste buds are now forming.

What I’m nervous about: not having insurance for 90 days and figuring out what we are going to do, among about a million other things #worrywart

Weekly update!

How far along?: 7 weeks, 1 day

Weight gain/loss: down 3.6 lbs

Symptoms: fatigue - oh the fatigue. headache but that could be caffeine withdrawal. nausea. 

Gender: unknown

Sleep?:  not getting nearly enough

Best moment this week?: mike got some great news!

Movement: too soon for that. 

Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet

What I miss?: not being so tired. 

What I am looking forward to?: my Dr's appt on October 9. 

Size of Baby: your baby's the size of a blueberry!

Your .51-inch embryo doesn't exactly tip the scales just yet but she's developing like crazy. She's already doubled in size since last week. 

• She's generating about one hundred new brain cells each minute!
• Not only is her brain becoming more complex, but her heart is too.
• Also important: She's developing a permanent set of kidneys
• Her arm and leg joints are now forming.

What I’m nervous about: still in the high risk of miscarriage point. thankful for each day I think I'm still pregnant. 

So another birthday came and went thus concluding goal of completing 32 items before my 33rd birthday. Here's my August/final update. 

1. Lose {at least} 32 pounds (12/32) - not sure yet b/c I lost my app that was tracking :( had lost a bunch but gained most of it back in July
2. Sell the house
3. Read 1 Book per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May,Jun, Jul, Aug)
4. Do 1 Service Act per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
5. Do 1 Random Act of Kindness per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
6. Have 1 Family Planned Activity per month  (Sept, Oct,Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
7. Donate 32 articles of clothes
8. Fund a well 
9. Have Family Pictures taken
10. Do {at least} 32 new pins (38/32)
1. Pizza Buns No one was a big fan which is a big disappointment b/c I spent forever making them! 
2. Lemon Blueberry Muffins these were ok. there was way too much topping!! 
3. Funfetti Cookies the boys all liked these but I think they were just ok and pretty flavorless
11. Join a Life Group at church {Mike joined a men's group but not scratching this off since I still want to join as a couple}
12. Mail at least 1 Card per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb,Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
13. Create a 1 Month Menu Planner and see if it works {tried for Dec but failed miserably}
14. Ride the train to Chicago with the boys  Went for my birthday! 
15. Create an art project or treat with the boys for all major holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY, Valentines,Easter,4th of July)
16. Go on a date with Mike once {at least} once a quarter (6/4)
17. Go on a date with just Colin (2/4)
18. Go on a date with just Elias
19. Make Christmas Cookie Platter for Mike's work
20. Create a service project {preferably ongoing} at work
21. Do my own version of 7 
22. Allow Colin to have a sleep over with a friend
23. Increase ING account by $X
24. Pay for Disney in 'cash' 
25. Twice A Month At Home Dates with Mike (4/14) {started in Feb}
26. Book an adult only Cruise for Fall or Winter 2013 {looking at going to Puerto Rico or Califonia instead}
27. Create an A-Z Summer List
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"The line is kind of faint, right?"

"Babe, the vertical dark line ONLY shows up when you are pregnant"

"oh yeah. ::long pause:: Holy shit. We are pregnant" 

Shock. 

Disbelief.

We are having another baby!

Forgot to update in June, so I'll try to combine the two months:

1. Lose {at least} 32 pounds (12/32) - not sure yet b/c I lost my app that was tracking :( had lost a bunch but gained most of it back in July
2. Sell the house
3. Read 1 Book per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
4. Do 1 Service Act per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
5. Do 1 Random Act of Kindness per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
6. Have 1 Family Planned Activity per month  (Sept, Oct,Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
7. Donate 32 articles of clothes
8. Fund a well 
9. Have Family Pictures taken
10. Do {at least} 32 new pins (35/32)
1. Pretzel Crusted Chicken - changed it up a little but shockingly the whole family ate the same meal
2. Sand Pudding - made this Sand Pudding for Elias' Construction Themed Party. 
3. M&M Pudding Cookies - I'd make them again. Not as good as my usual Monster Cookies but they were PBless so Elias could enjoy them too. 
4. Greek Yogurt Dip - crack is a very accurate description. Colin and I inhaled this. 
5. DIY: Magic Butt Cream 
11. Join a Life Group at church {Mike joined a men's group but not scratching this off since I still want to join as a couple}
12. Mail at least 1 Card per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb,Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
13. Create a 1 Month Menu Planner and see if it works {tried for Dec but failed miserably}
14. Ride the train to Chicago with the boys {scheduled for next month - got rained out :(}
15. Create an art project or treat with the boys for all major holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY, Valentines,Easter, 4th of July)
16. Go on a date with Mike once {at least} once a quarter (6/4)
1. Went out for Missy's Birthday
17. Go on a date with just Colin (1/4)
18. Go on a date with just Elias
19. Make Christmas Cookie Platter for Mike's work
20. Create a service project {preferably ongoing} at work
21. Do my own version of 7 
22. Allow Colin to have a sleep over with a friend
23. Increase ING account by $X
24. Pay for Disney in 'cash' 
25. Twice A Month At Home Dates with Mike (4/14) {started in Feb}
26. Book an adult only Cruise for Fall or Winter 2013 {looking at going to Puerto Rico or Califonia instead}
27. Create an A-Z Summer List
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I posted this back in 2010 but it's still so applicable, so I thought I'd repost. 

He's a Daddy.

A Good Night Moon reader. A horsey ride giver. A human jungle gym.

He's a Daddy.

A teeth brusher. A banana peeler. A time-out keeper.

He's a Daddy.

A singer. A dancer. A drum.

He's a Daddy.

A bubble bath giver. A tower builder. A race car partner.

He's a Daddy.

A jumper. A pair of shoulders to ride. A laugher.

He's a Daddy.

A hugger. A kisser. A everything-will-be-alright-er.

He's a Daddy.

A teacher. A prayer say-er. A owie fixer.

He's a Daddy.

A early morning riser. A Curious George fan. A sleep deprived man.

He's your Daddy.

Your hero. Your biggest cheerleader. Your protector.

He's your Daddy, boys. The man who will love you no matter what.

Father's Day 2013