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20 weeks.

April 30, 2013
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little one,

We did it!  We’re half way there!  When I think of how fast this 20 weeks has gone, I can only imagine how fast the next 20 will be.  You move like crazy…all.the.time.  And its amazing every time you do it.  You LOVE spicy things.  I think we will eat anything as long as it has chalula and ranch dressing on it.  We’re really big on chicken sandwiches right now and you still love ice cream a whole lot.

Your dad and I are super excited about next week because we get to see you at our appointment and we FINALLY get to know if you are a lad or a lady!  We can not wait!  Mainly because I cant wait to buy you things! : )

Keep growing strong in there little one and keep giving us those little kicks of yours!

We love you so much!

XOXO,

M

19 weeks

April 23, 2013
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Little One,

Oh my goodness!  There were some milestones this week.  First things first…you are QUITE the little kicker!  Your dad finally got let in on our little kick dates and he was able to feel you move around in there for the first time!  We’re both so excited and so happy to share these little moments with each other.  Its like our first taste of family time.  All three of us hanging out together.  You kicking and wiggling around and us smiling at how amazing you are.  It is so amazing feeling you and knowing that you are a little person.  It’s hard not to think ahead and think about what kind of sense of humor you’ll have, or what your favorite things will be.  I can’t wait to find out who you are and to have the privilege of watching you grow.  I already feel so incredibly blessed being able to take care of you and watch you grow from the outside.  We Finally look like we’re doin something more than just enjoying a frequent breakfast burrito.  My belly popped out and people are starting to notice that you are in there.  Its super fun!  I did however get a belly rub from someone and im not too sure how i feel about that sort of thing happening on the regular, but its so great to know that you are growing in there!  We get to see you again in just a couple of weeks, and we CAN NOT wait to start calling you by name.  I cant believe we’re almost half way there!  You are doing so great in there and we love you SO very much.  You are pretty rad little one.

XOXO,

M

18 weeks

April 18, 2013
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Well Hello Little One,

We’re just a teeny tiny couple weeks away from being half way there.  I can’t believe how fast the time is going, but at the same time we are so excited to meet you and it feels so far away.  Your dad has his hand on my belly any chance he gets at the hopes of feeling you kick in there.  I cant wait for him to be a part of all the little movements i share with you.  Not much has really happened this week.  We are getting our home all nice and cozy for you, so you have a safe homey place to rest your little head when you come.  Me and your dad spend most of our time in our room lately, snuggled up in bed watching movies, eating dinner, and playing cards.  We cant believe how fun it will be to have you there  laughing and playing and snuggling along with us.  We think you are going to enjoy the family we have built with just the two of us especially for you.  Keep growing all sorts of strong in there.  We love you lots and lots!

XOXO,

M

im so totally pregnant…

April 12, 2013
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Introducing!  A teeny tiny bump!

Just a quick little story about things that make me shake my head a little, and think to myself…i am so totally pregnant.

Today I was super pumped because my husband got some awesome snacks for us to munch on through the day.  I’m pretty sure my new habit of eating a little bag of chips every couple of hours cant be a good one.  I think the excitement of having food at home was a little too much for me, because it resulted in me stuffing my purse with the following:

  • grapes
  • an apple
  • wheat thins and cheese
  • two enchiladas (left overs from last night)
  • crunch berries
  • and a thermos of milk

I should probably also include that these items all had their own zip lock baggy and were filled until i had to struggle to close them.

Being this hungry is totally new to me, and being this hungry and not eating junk food is even more of a new experience.

Cheers to healthy(er) snacking and lots of it!

oh and…Happy Friday Friends!

17 weeks.

April 9, 2013
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little one,

oh goodness! we got to see you today and you were a wriggly little thing.  i’m pretty sure its because i had a little decaf white mocha before we saw you, so you were most likely munching on the sugar i just inhaled.  when i saw you i said “yay you are growing!” and our doctor said you are not only growing but thriving.  she was very impressed by you.  it make me and your dad super proud.  speaking of your dad he was blown away by your tiny little hands with tiny little fingers.  he just kept saying “he has fingers! he has fingers!”  and i got a kick outta your little legs movin about (pun intended).  we are definitely growing you and i…as you can see from our post lunch work bump.  oh and also, im pretty sure you love jon foreman, i’ve been listening to my music really loud in the car lately so you can hear it, and any time one of his songs comes on, i feel you flutter around in there.  You and I are feeling SO much better which is something that was welcomed with open arms by us.  You currently still really love anything potato-esque, and still have hankerings for mc donalds soft serve, but healthier things are working their way back in the mix.  I feel like everytime we see you we fall deeper in love with you, and we get more and more excited to find out who you are as a person.  Your dad and I are going to start working on your room this weekend and the thought of you being here and sleeping (or not sleeping) in that space in just 5 short months is so exciting and unreal!  Keep on doin what cho doin baby boo…your mom and dad think you are pretty freakin cool.  we love you so very much!

xoxo,

M

close! but no cigar…

April 9, 2013
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We had a doctor’s appointment today and were totally hoping that since we were 17 weeks wed get to see what this little one is.  Our doctor has a pretty strict personal policy that she does not reveal gender until 20 or 21 weeks…bummer!

While disappointed that we have to wait another FOUR WEEKS till we get to know, I actually really appreciate my Dr.’s desire to leave as little room for error as possible.

One thing that was super amazing was how much this little one has grown.  My belly bump hasn’t really popped out quite yet so it is so crazy to me how something like that can live in there.  Arms, legs, belly, fingers, toes, elbows, and knees…and of course a sweet little dome : ).  It’s just so crazy to me that there is a little person just like chillin in my stomach.  Swimming around and what not.

Something we did find out this week is how much weight I have gained.  oof!  My doctor assured me that I am doing just fine, moments after I looked at Brett with deep concern saying “I have NEVER weighed this much in my entire life!”  Before you get all…”you’re carrying a baby!” and “this is totally natural” and “this is just the beginning” on me, I’m gonna get  a little real.  My family is filled with a bunch of freaks who are super weight conscious.  My mom was a professional body builder for crying out loud, and has been a personal trainer for her entire life.  Currently she’s like a size 2 on a “big” day and is about 5’2”.  I myself have never been a size 2, and have hovered somewhat comfortably around average for some time.  Needless to say…at my thinnest I felt overweight.  I know I’m not the only girl in the world who has dealt with this, and I also know that I’m not the only girl in the world who has dealt with this during pregnancy.  I told my husband the other day that I feel like I’m being held down and forced to gain weight.  In reality I am…even if i worked out like crazy I’m still going to gain weight.  If I didn’t that would, I’m sure, be super unhealthy for this baby.  I teeter back and forth between totally freaking out to being encouraged that me growing steadily is good as baby grows steadily.

As I’ve started to feel better, I’m looking forward to getting back on track with eating healthier foods.  The first few months I was just eating whatever made me feel better, which I know was NOT the most nutritious of plans.  I do need to start at least going on walks through out the week, but the energy level is still workin itself out .

I really have no solution to this feeling.  Gaining weight is a part of growing a person.  Just when the mental yuckiness gets in there, it gets a little tricky.  I’d be super interested to hear how other moms have dealt with this side of things. Any tips, tricks, recipes, good prego work outs, or just some good ol fashioned advice on pushing through the whole body conscious mindset while pregnant?  Send em my way…lets help each other out!

15 & 16 weeks.

April 2, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Mamas been slackin a little bit on updates.  We’ve been super busy around here.  You sure are growing.  My belly is starting to pop out a little and look like a little prego tummy.  You are the size of an avocado which seems super huge to me.  You are growing every day and so is our appetite.  Oof!  We’re hungry!  Here are some exciting things that have been happening!  Last week, we were laying on the couch and…I felt you move for the first time!  It was bizarre and wonderful and a helpful little reminder that you are actually in there.  I think your dad is a little jealous that he couldn’t feel it, but i know soon enough you’ll give him a good strong kick and he’ll feel like he’s in the loop.  Even as I type this you are fluttering around in there…so crazy!  Another momentous occasion was, you got to experience your first Pedros burrito.  This is huge to us and a bunch of people you are going to love like crazy.  You were super into it and mama was real happy about that : ).

Something that I’m really excited to do is start playing music for you.  Your little ears can finally hear…and oh the tastey musical treats I have planned for you.  Your dad is letting you borrow his giant headphones so you can hear our favorite tunes through my belly.  Our first lessen will be this evening, when I introduce the Beach Boys Pet Sounds album to you.  You are going to LOVE it.  “God only knows” is your Grandma Teri’s favorite song of all time.  I have a good feeling you are going to like it too : ).

  We’re hoping that at our next appointment we will finally find out if you are a little man or a little lady.  If you could work on getting in a good position for our doctor that would be super helpful : ).  We love you and we cant wait to see your little face next week!  Keep doin what your doin little one.

XOXO,

M

14 weeks.

March 19, 2013
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Dear little one,

You are 14 weeks today!  I think I am just now realizing that I feel pretty good today.  Good Job!  Last night we finally had a home cooked meal (with the help of your dad of course!)  You love mashed potatoes and stuffing…this i know is a gift from me to you.  No doubt we have many thanksgivings to come where our families will have to make extra bowls of things just for me and you : ).  I cant believe how fast time is going by.  I feel like we just found about about you and now we are chuggin right along into the second trimester.  For some reason I was thinking about the Holidays the other day and I realized you get to be here for that this year.  I love that the first things you will see when you are super tiny are a part of my favorite time of year.  You get to come into the world during my favorite season and you get to dress up like something ridiculous on Halloween, you get to meet all our family on thanksgiving, and you get to see Christmas lights and open prezzies with me and your dad on Christmas morning!  I cannot wait to watch you grow and to get a front row seat while you experience things for the first time.  You are so amazing little one and we love you so very much!

XOXO,

M

PregoProbs.

March 18, 2013
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Little tid bits of life, giving you an inside look at the mind of a pregnant lady.

  • Searched for my cell phone all day.  Found said cell phone in the bag of chips i was munching on earlier that afternoon.
  • Writing out the ABC’s with little doodles of the letter.  Wrote them in this order…A, B, C, D, E, F, O, P…
  • Drove 45 minutes to the nearest Wendy’s, because I wanted a baked potato.  delicious…not ashamed.
  • Can’t decide between quesadilla or two tacos…get both…proceed to eat both.
  • Deciding what to eat for dinner based on whether or not the thought of it makes me gag.
  • End nights with movies in bed and the occasional soft serve ice cream cone or chocolate chip cookie.  (may not seem weird…but i am not a sweets person…at all…im pretty sure our baby got this from the dad)

I’m sure the adventure will continue.  At this point its forgetfulness, sleepies, and weird food aversions and cravings.  I hear from many friends willing to share, that i have barely scratched the surface of the odd side of motherhood.  I’ll be happy to share these little pockets of “oh goodness”  with you along the way.

Happy Monday friends!

13 weeks

March 14, 2013
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Dear Little One,

Oof!  We’ve had a rough week, I tell ya, but good news!  We are embarking on the 2nd trimester which I hear is like THE best.  The other day you really wanted donuts which was really strange (mama is not a fan of donuts…i know i know…dad doesn’t get it either) but man were they delicious.  Your grandma carolyn (im sure youll come up with a super rad name for her when you are capable)  bought us some super comfy new clothes…we both have tons of room to breathe and wiggle around in.  Even some things we can grow into when you get bigger.  Your dad and I bought curtains for your room this last weekend, which may not seem like a big deal…but every day we experience these little things that make you being a part of our family more and more real.  Your dad has been looking up “super cool” strollers and he even pulled me into a baby store the other day and we gushed over tiny clothes.  We have so much fun talking about you and how ridiculous you are going to be (cuz I mean…you’ll probably get it from us).  Love you little one!

XOXO,

M

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