19 Weeks

I am still very hungry this week. A little bit of energy has returned, but I still get tired pretty darn quick too. So, if I could, I would probably lay in bed for a lot of the day, with a plate of food, and switch off sleeping and eating... But that is FAR from reality (which is a good thing). I run behind those two precious girls of mine all day, non-stop, and usually only enjoy the luxury of a nap on Jared's days off. (Thank you Honey!!)

Buggers has been kicking more and more and I love every single kick! It always puts a smile on my face to feel that little babe moving around. I believe everything is growing as normal (meaning getting bigger!) because it is getting pretty uncomfortable at this point to lay on my tummy at night. It is also starting to get just a little harder to get up off the floor and even the couch. In effort to ease some of these discomforts (esp as I get bigger) I have started stretching for about a half an hour a day, which I have found very helpful. It also seems to give me a little more energy, and I sleep much better at night. I am just more comfortable in general.

Shinae brought over a load of my pregnancy clothes this week (that I had lent to her during her pregnancy) which I am SO thankful for!! I have been enjoying much clothing-related-comfort this week!

We are getting very excited for our ultrasound scheduled for next week! Can't wait to see Bug!

Craving of the week: asparagus, steak (which I might add, where both purchased for me and cooked by my faithful husband at 11:30pm one night this week!)

Sophia's Art Project

So yesterday, while Mommy was packing up the Operation Christmas Child boxes, Sophia decided it was time for an art project. She opened up the junk drawer (which is a new trick) and pulled out a...

Yeah, that's right. A SHARPIE.

Anyone who has been to our house knows that we have a back room that is around the corner from the kitchen. Since we are pretty much the coolest parents ever (or perhaps that there is a lack of storage-- I'll let you decide), we have two mattresses laying on the floor in the back room, to play and jump on. The girls love it back there and go play in there together all the time. Sophia musta thought they were a little boring and needed some artistic touches...

These pants need some blue in them too... and my fingernails... and toenails...

...oh! and Jazlyn's face... and scalp!!

Mommy cried a little.

18 Weeks

Can you believe it?? 18 weeks already! I know I've said it before, but this pregnancy has really been flying by. I can't complain. Forty weeks of pregnancy is a long time, so when some of that time goes by quickly, there is still plenty more to enjoy. :)

In latest Bug news, s/he has really been working on leg strength!! I have started to feel clear kicks this week! At the beginning of this week, I mostly felt the kicks at night, and when I was laying down, but at this point I feel that adorable little Bug kicking me all throughout the day. And the best news of all, Jared got to feel Bugger kick too... twice!!

I have been very hungry and tired again this week. I think Bug must be growing a little extra.

I have my ultrasound scheduled for November 25th when we get to see our little Bug for the first time!

Craving of the Week: french onion soup, anything savory/salty, anything made on Top Chef (that show always makes me hungry!)

Twice Chewed

Last night for my birthday party, the family went out to Donatelli's in White Bear Lake. Uncle Josh went over to say hi to Jazlyn when we were all at the table...

Josh: Is that...? Is she chewing GUM??

Jared, convulsing with disgust, digs in her mouth and discovers that our one-year-old is indeed chewing a wad of gum. I'll let you guess where it came from.

GROSS!!

17 Weeks

This week has been a good one! Bug has been craving healthi-er foods, which is good for both of us. I have also found that my thirst for water has increased (It's always been difficult for me to drink plain water, so this is also good!)

I am growing daily, and you'll find me each morning digging through the closet in search of a pair of jeans that fit decently. I have been employing the hairband method, as well as the Bella band now, as none of my pants fit buttoned anymore. :)

I have felt in good health this week too! No nauseau! I have been extremely tired again this week, but I think that is due to spending the past 3 weekends away from home.

This past weekend I went to a quilting retreat, and had the chance to make a new baby blanket for Bug! I think it could be appropriate for a boy or girl, right??

Craving of the Week: Chili

16 Weeks

This week has been better than last. I haven't been quite so nauseous (awesome)!! I also got to go on a weekend trip to Door County with my BS girls (totally awesome)!!!

My appetite has been pretty minimal again. Not much sounds good. Although I did feel all week like Bug needed some protein, so I tried to get some as much as I could.

I have started getting that piercing ligament pain when I stand up too fast now. A sure sign that Bug is growing! According to my weekly pregnancy email, there is a growth spurt coming up where Bug will double his/her weight! (Judging by the size of my tummy since last week, I am wondering if Bug already did!)

Craving of the Week: STEAK :)

15 Week Picture

I meant to get this in the 15 Week update, but things just don't happen at the rate I intend anymore.