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15 & 16 weeks.

April 2, 2013

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,

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,

12 weeks.

March 12, 2013

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Dear Little One,

Oh. My. Goodness. Today was the BEST day! We had our 12 week check up and got to see your little bod! You have a head and arms and legs and a little tiny body! Its just so amazing how much you are growing. You are doing so good in there! This was also the day of the big reveal! We got to tell everyone we know about you and it was so special. Your dad and I are super giddy with all the “Congrats!” and “Yays!” coming our way. And good news….you and I are feeling really good these days. Little bursts of energy here and there are coming back and food is getting really exciting again! We think sharing the news about you has given us so much more freedom to swoon over you and, if at all possible, we are even more excited about you. We love you so dang much!

XOXO,

11 weeks.

March 11, 2013

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Dear little one,

There is the tiniest of pooches beginning to form. Most likely from your plum status. You’re getting so big, and there is so much more growing to do. Next week we get to see you again and we’ll be able to drop the announcement bomb on everyone! We’re so excited to tell everyone about you. It’s getting really hard to not talk about you with everyone. Yesterday your dad had me laughing so hard and we were hoping that you could feel the joy already in place for you when you arrive. I made you something yesterday and as I was drawing this simple little print for your room, I couldn’t help but smile. You are already so very dear to me. This week you are super obsessed with capn crunch peanut butter. We eat a few bowls a day and we love it! (this might also be the reason for the pooch beginnings : ) ) Love you lots little plum!

XOXO,
M

being pregnant is no joke…

March 8, 2013

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You guys…this is real.

I felt the urge to share this mile stone with you today. I am 10 weeks and 3 days along and for the first time I caved and used a rubber band to button my pants. Let me tell you…I am so thankful for this stretchy rubber band wrapped around my button. I can breathe. This is probably the high light of my week.

I’m gonna be really honest for a second here…no judgement, okay?

Everyone always talks about how awesome being pregnant is and how great you feel. I’m sure that’s true for some women, but i feel a bit like crap. I haven’t been able to enjoy food for like 3 months, brushing my teeth makes me want to lay down because its so exhausting and also makes me gag like crazy (the gagging…oy), oh and the mood swings. I should ask brett to write a post for dads on how to handle that stuff…because…im not the easiest lady to deal with these days.

I am thankful that I have only thrown up once and I have friends who lost 10 lbs in their first trimester because of how sick they were. So I’m doing okay in that area. I’m just a get up and go kinda gal and I got no get up to give.

I hear these sort of things ease up around week 12 or 13 so I’m pretty pumped to get there.

I am still totally excited about this little life that is going to rock mine and Bretts world. Just admitting that it is hard work!

So to all the first time mamas out there with their stretchy pants and their sleepy eyes…I get you. And…we got this!

…Katie.

So it begins…

March 5, 2013

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Lets start off with a little story…

My dear husband and I have had a whirlwind of a few months that began with a surprise (but not completely accidental) positive pregnancy test in December. The funny part about this is that he found out first. Thats right. I am the weirdest pregnancy test taker…EVER. I took the test and set it on the bath tub, then got ready for work with out even glancing at the thing. Why I am like this…I have no idea. Needless to say my sleepy husband stumbled upon a positive test and called me at work to break the news.

Unfortunately, a week after this event, we miscarried. It was such a quick thing…one moment we’re freaking out and the other we’re sad at the loss of what we thought was going to be a new adventure in our lives. We had a period of mourning and rested in the fact that…if at the end of the day we are left with the two of us, we’re doing pretty awesome. I’m so thankful for the man Brett is, and the love we have for each other.

So…fast forward to January 10th. I’m at work and had just consumed a monstrous burrito. This burrito was a bad idea. I felt terrible for the rest of the day. Damn you burrito! I made a joke about being pregnant again, which spurred the decision to take another test. And ya know what? I did it again! I took it…set it down and started making dinner. My husband checked it and broke the news! He’s a good man takin’ care of his absent-minded lady. So here we are!

Baby on the way! I’m 12 weeks today and the news is out! So I wanted to start sharing the little series I’ve been working on (in secret, muah ha ha ha) along with some little notes to the little one. Yay baby Lemster!

Dear Little One,

This is the day we found out about you. Your dad already loves you SO much and even kisses you and tells you he loves you, and I’m pretty sure you cant hear it yet…but thats not stopping him. The only thing you and I want to do is eat french fries and take naps, which i am totally all for. We’ll eat healthy next trimester when I can keep things down better. Everyone who knows about you…all your grandmas and grandpas and aunts and uncles are SO excited about you. They already love you a ton. Your doing a good job growing in there and i’m super proud of you.

xoxo,