Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Parenting

With Dr. Seuss day rapidly approaching I have been seeing lots of quotes floating around the internet. I came across this one on Pinterest and it really struck me. This is exactly how I see my parenting style and it is perfect.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Big Girl

 My first born is getting so big. She is almost 19 months old and looks about 3. Her hair is actually long enough for a little ponytail and she looks so darn cute.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Pee pee

I'll spare you a TMI photo but I am so proud of my girl! She pee peed in the potty for the first time ever tonight.
We have been putting her on the potty any time she asked and before her bath and tonight she stool up, squealed with delight and pointed proudly at her accomplishment.
We both did a happy dance.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

31 weeks!

How far along? 31 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +20
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? I plead the 5th?  
Sleep? It's getting better!
Best moment this week? Avery slept in her room the whole night twice in a row this week.  
Movement: Seems to be more intense lately.
Food cravings: Anything fattening which isn't great for my weight gain or gallbladder.
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Not this week.
Belly button in or out? It's basically out all the time.
What I miss? Being able to eat whatever I want without worrying about upsetting my gallbladder.
What I am looking forward to? Getting things set up for this new little one.
Weekly wisdom: Sleep as often as you cans.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Cheese!

Avery is getting to be such a big girl. She loves to eat her meals either standing on her kitchen stool at the bar or in a real chair at the table. Tonight she was very accommodating in letting me take a picture of her during dinner.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks. Holy moly. 30. 30 weeks.
Weight gain/loss: +20 Yikes.
Maternity clothes? Oh yea. 
Stretch marks? What are those?  
Sleep? I love it. Avery does not.
Best moment this week? Whenever you ask her where her sister is Avery loves to give my belly a kiss.  
Movement: She has been break-dancing all over this week.
Food cravings: Thin Mints. I bought 5 boxes this week!
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Just a few Braxton Hicks contractions here and there.
Belly button in or out? It's teetering back and forth.
What I miss? Being able to eat whatever I want without worrying about upsetting my gallbladder.
What I am looking forward to? Getting some of the things we still need before this little one arrives.
Weekly wisdom: Everyone needs a break sometimes.

Friday, February 10, 2012

29 weeks!

How far along? 29 weeks
Weight gain/loss: +15
Maternity clothes? Yep. 
Stretch marks? What are these stretch marks you speak of?  
Sleep? It could be better.
Best moment this week? Avery sleeping all night in her own bed twice.  
Movement: She's been pretty quiet this week, but still moving around..
Food cravings: Thin Mints. They come to store this weekend!
Gender: Girl.
Labor signs? Nothing notable.
Belly button in or out? It's very close to out all the time.
What I miss? Being able to lay on the floor with Avery to read books or play.
What I am looking forward to? Finishing unpacking.
Weekly wisdom: All the aches and pains will be worth it in the end.

Friday, February 3, 2012

28 weeks

How far along? 28 weeks
Weight gain/loss: +15 I keep increasing by 3lbs every 3 weeks. At this rate I will gain only slightly more this time around than I did with Avery. Unfortunately the likelihood that I won't pick up a few extra pounds along the way is slim to none.
Maternity clothes? Oh yea. I love them more and more each day. 
Stretch marks? I'm certain they're there, but I don't look.  
Sleep? Now that we are all moved in Avery has been sleeping better. She only spends about 2-3 hours in bed with us in the morning. I actually really like my baby snuggles, so I don't mind.
Best moment this week? Getting to see my sister last weekend. I wish she was closer because I miss her.  
Movement: Oh yea. She's a little jumping bean.
Food cravings: Taco Bell and chocolate. Luckily not together.
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs? Nothing since recovering from being sick.
Belly button in or out? It teeters back and forth.
What I miss? Being able to get up from my favorite spot on the couch easily.
What I am looking forward to? Getting the nursery all set up for two kids.
Weekly wisdom: One day at a time.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Sisters and cousins

My sister, Amanda, is also pregnant and due 6 weeks before I am. This is her first baby -- a girl too! -- and this weekend she had her baby shower. I was so happy to get to see her and that we got this photo of us (and our bellies!) together. She lives in San Diego, so it's likely the only time we will be together while pregnant. I can't wait to meet my new niece and see Amanda and Mike again. Love you guys!