17 Weeks

So today marks 17 weeks.

They say my baby is the size of a turnip. I must confess I had to google "turnip" to be sure of what that was.

I can't be the only one that needed a visual, so there you go.

I am a total slacker this week and there is no baby bump picture. But know that the bump is definitely growing. I am already getting comments from people like,
"are you sure you are not further along?", " are you SURE there is only one baby in there, you're just so BIG".

To these people I would like to say thanks for making me feel like a cow! HA, Just kidding, I know I have a huge belly, but I will take it anyday over gaining weight all over.

What's new this week:

I have been having the same cravings for anything fresh. And I barely have any appetite at all.

I have started waking up all through the night with my hand being asleep only to change positions and wake up 30 minutes later with my foot asleep or vice versa. It has not made for restful nights at all. I hope this phase is short lived because this momma needs her sleep.

I have been feeling the baby move more frequently and Mike was able to feel it last night for the first time.

On a seperate note, I found out that another friend of mine is having twins, and it makes me REALLY thankful that I only have one baby taking up space in my belly. God knew what he was doing. :)

With school being out this week and the weather not being fantastic, we've had a little cabin fever going on.

My friend Katherine came to play with us today. She is one of my oldest friends and the boys have a blast with her. She even brought crafts.

We made Christmas Trees out of paper plates and pipe cleaners, but they really loved playing with the pipe cleaners...

Keddie in his hat and glasses

Langston wouldn't hold still, but you get the idea.

And we also decided to go see Santa today.
They were both really excited to see him and did a great job. Langston didn't really want to talk to him so Keddie told him what they both wanted. And ofcourse it was stuff they had never mentioned to me...

All in all a pretty good day...

16 weeks

Today I am 16 weeks and the baby is the size of an avocado.

You can see Langston sneaking in the bottom of the picture because he wanted me to hurry up so he could eat the avocado.

My weight is pretty steady, and I have almost gained back what I lost in the first couple of months. With the exception of today, the nausea has been getting better. Hopefully it will be gone soon.

I am exhausted all the time and get winded doing anything so I am looking forward to that 2nd trimester high that should be coming soon too.

I am still craving FRESH fruits and vegetables all the time.

This week I really wanted a Peppermint shake from Chick-fil-A (I was nervous because last time I had one it didnt stay down), I had one yesterday and it was Ahhh-mazing.

The only other weird thing is that I want to drink Coke...which for me is weird because not pregnant I am a loyal Dr. Pepper fanatic.

And Dr. Pepper tastes weird to me :(...hopefully that will go back to normal sooner rather than later.

P.S. After we wered one taking the pic, Langston ate the entire avocado...by himself...

The Apple of my eye

Thursday marked week 15...

My baby is as big as an apple.

This is a HORRIBLE picture of me, but in full disclosure, that's what I looked like today.

I am definitely showing and that's fine with me since most people correctly assume I'm pregnant now instead of just gaining weight!

My food cravings are pretty much the same...fresh anything.

I've been eating ALOT of blackberries and cucumbers. Not together.

The best part of this week is that Langston has been telling people "Mommy has a baby in her belly and it's the size of a lemon". He is so stinking cute.

Both him and Keddie flip flop between being excited about the baby and not caring at all.

till next week...

Gingerbread Houses

Tonight I hosted my 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Making Party.

When I was growing up, my brothers and sisters and I would make these every Christmas.

It was something that we looked forward to and a tradition that I am continuing with my kids...

We invited some friends over to join in on the fun...unfortunately I didn't get a pic of every kidddo but I know they all had fun...

Jordynn and her house

Langston in the process of decorating his house. He was very meticlious, candy in straight lines and color coordinated, he is something else.


Bennett and his house.

Londyn and her house.

This is the end of the night, lots of candy and he was not having a picture.

Man I love these two boys. We had a great night.

Here's to continuing traditions...

"Your baby is the size of a Lemon"

So last Thursday, I was 14 weeks along and they say the baby is the size of a lemon...

so for your viewing pleasure...

Now you will notice that my "bump" is definitely bigger than a lemon (I guess my baby likes to be well insulated:) )

I have been craving fresh fruits and veggies and am grossed out by meat.

I sleep as much as I can and do as little else as possible.

I am going to try and keep updated weekly pics since I know my other side of the country sister misses out on seeing the pregnant me.

The rest of you just get to suffer through...

where did the week go?

Where did the week go?

That is an excellent question.

I have spent the majority of it in bed feeling less than amazing.

Trying to keep some perspective, but I am ready to start feeling better.

Hopefully soon...

The Best Kind of Weekend

We have had a weekend of a whole lot of nothin and it has been fantastic!

Played outside with the boys...

Went to dinner at Chick-fil-A...

Layed around the house all day today...

oh...

I almost forgot the best part, I felt the baby move!!!

Thought I was making it up at first but it has been a few times today,

best feeling IN the world!!

The Details

So, yes, we are pregnant with baby numero tres.

And YES we are excited!

We told all of our family over the course of Thanksgiving week.

For all of the local peeps we had the boys make the announcement with these shirts.

They were so cute.

For my mom and my sisters that aren't close, we sent them the pic from the previous post. It was fun to get their phone calls after they saw it.

We decided that since this is definitely our last bundle of joy to di it up big!

The boys have known for a while and have done a pretty good job of not telling people before it was time.

Langston was just so excited that he gets to be a "BIG" anything, I'm not sure he quite understands, but he is definitely excited that there is a baby in mommy's tummy.

Keddie is maybe the MOST excited. and he is not being shy about letting people know that he wants a sister. I hope he put his order in...

So, without further ado, here is baby's 1st pic!

Pretty good shot I think and we were surprised to find out that I was 11 and a half weeks already.

So that puts me at 13 weeks now and one week shy of being done with the first trimester.

My estimated due date is June 6th, but don't hold your breath since Langston waited 7 days after his date to make his entrance.

I will say that even though I have been sick, I am enjoying being pregnant. Not like those crazy women that you meet that LOOOVE being pregnant, but am taking it all in, probably since if I want to stay married, this will be the last bebe.

Stay tuned, and we'll keep you posted!