weeks 23-25

I'm starting to get anxious and excited for this baby:) Besides having a cold right now, I feel awesome and the baby is growing and growing!

23 weeks:

up 1 lb; up 1.25"

This week I got some "me" time by booking an appointment to get my hair done with Holly; having a little trouble with my siatic nerve especially when I'm on my feet alot. Had a girls weekend with my mom and sisters! We had a yummy supper, played blacklight mini golf, and watched Bridesmaids. The next day we spent the day shopping and stopping at Starbucks! I tried a Chai Frapp and its my new summer fave!

24 weeks:

up 0.6 lbs; no increase in "

As you can see by the pic above, I sunburned my arms, chest and back. With the heat, I noticed a lot of pressure in my legs which makes me "waddle." With Jason's help I got our veggie garden planted! (Pictures to come) I love our garden because it is so big! On the weekend I rented myself a movie, The King's Speech, and a pepsi slurpee which has been my craving for at least a week or two. Baby kicks are getting stronger and stronger. It was a beautiful week and I got to do a lot of biking.

25 weeks:

up 1.6 lbs; up 0.25"

I tried to run on the treadmill but between my calf muscles trying to spasm and my hips hurting I gave up and jumped on the Arc Trainer. Jason and I got a start on Cohen's big boy room to we can move him in there before the baby arrives. Started getting a sore throat. Convinced Jason to give me a foot rub, during which I feel asleep.

Basically I have the summer to get ready for this baby...and it almost being June I have a lot to do and a lot of camping to do before then!

One Mama's Mumblings

Being a mother can be a strange thing.
I've never experienced anything more natural in my entire life.
But sometimes I'm filled with fear and overwhelming responsibility.
Then I see this face and it all but disappears.

I only get one chance with this little guy.

Everyday he gets bigger, smarter, and more aware of his surroundings.

I want to make sure I'm doing the right things. Like disciplining. I find it way more difficult than I thought. He just chooses not to listen!!! I know he's not the only one but, wow!, I never thought he would learn so quickly.

At 22 months, he has figured out that when I tell him no and he does it anyways, he uses his puppy dog eyes and tries his best to get me to smile. (I try to resist but that face makes my heart literally melt)

But I also have to say I have so much fun with him! Really I do! Who knew you could have such a fun conversation with a toddler. He makes me laugh and he loves to see me smile:) I love that I have such a cute little buddy to spend my days with.

I know I'm not the only momma with fears but there really isn't anything more fullfilling I could be doing with my life!

belly update

Here' s what I've been up to:

13 weeks:

no weight gain; up 0.25"

Hips are a little stiff; went through some baby clothes; tired again; First tickly baby flutters (love it)

14 weeks:

up 3.2 lbs; up 0.50"

a very busy week; lots of workouts in; feeling the start of a cold; a time change = a even more tired mama

15 weeks:

up 0.2 lbs; no inches

heart that little heartbeat today; ate Mcdonalds :(; I feel good but any amount of sitting makes my hips/siatic nerve act up

16 weeks:

up 0.3 lbs; up 0.50 "

feel very healthy and active; I felt the first really big kick!

17 weeks:

up 0.1 lb, down 0.25"

full moon = crazy toddler; a week full of peeing alot; lost my appetite (but not my cravings)

18 weeks:

down 2 lbs; up 0.75"

week started with the flu and hints of dehydration; Daddy suprised me with a date night complete with a babysitter (didn't have to plan a thing!); Daddy, Cohen and I went for a 3k jog together

19 weeks:

up 3.4 lbs; no inches

went for a long walk outside; ran a few k's outside; bought a wedge pillow and finally had a good night sleep; busy weekend away at a conference

20 weeks:

up 1 lb; up 0.75 "

Oh sweet baby heartbeats; need some sunshine to increase my energy!

HALF WAY DONE!!!!!!

21weeks:

up 1 lb; no inches

Got to see your cute little face via ultrasound#1

22 weeks:

down 0.6 lbs; up 0.25"

did lots of yoga this week; lots and lots of kicks; been biking alot; playing outside and getting that fresh air is giving me alot more energy; enjoyed Mother's Day with my boys

I feel great! I'm so looking forward to the next few months prepping my body and home for this new baby:)