22 Weeks

Bo always manages to hop in to the picture...



How far along: 22 weeks

Baby's size: 12 inches long and 1 lb. I can't believe how big he is getting!

Sleep: Finally getting some great sleep!

Weight: 7 lbs. Don't know how long I'll keep this on here...

Maternity Clothes: Thanks to the Be Band (camisole fabric that goes from under your bust and covers your belly and jeans) that I bought at target, I am able to wear all of my clothes so much more comfortably! I don't know why I waited so long to buy this! Still not wearing my maternity clothes yet.

Food cravings: Soup... but this isn't really anything new with me. Just hungry all the time.

Food aversions: nada

Symptoms I have: Nothing but feeling the precious little pumpkin move :)

Doctor’s Appointment: Next appointment is a week from today and Michael and I will both be getting our Pertussis vaccine so that our little family will be healthy!

Movement: I feel him move ALL the time!

Belly Button: Innie

Gender: BOY!!!!!

Best Moment: When Michael was able to feel him move for the first time. It was so amazing feeling our little karate kid move at the same time! We celebrated our first anniversary together as a family! The little one is quite busy early in mornings just like his dad :) I'm hoping this will change by the time March rolls around! I can't beleive how fast time flies! 18 weeks to go!

365 days

Six years and three days ago, you were watching the Cardinals win the World Series with friends.

I like to think it was the best night of your life because it's the night you met me.

One year ago tonight, after our rehearsal dinner, we were all watching the Cardinals win the World Series at my parent's house.

We were surrounded by everyone we love but all I could think about was you.

I was getting married to you.

The love of my life.

When I look back at all we’ve been through, it’s hard to believe we’ve only been together for six years.

I moved from Oxford to Hattiesburg to Jackson and you moved to Memphis.

We got engaged.

Our wedding day was the most beautiful fall day I have ever witnessed in my life.

We both said we had never felt more love than on that day, being surrounded by friends and family.

We were finally married.

Finally husband and wife and we were off to the Dominican Republic!

At 3am the morning after our wedding we WALKED through the drive thru of Whataburger trying to get some food and they wouldn't serve us.

I almost cried because I was so hungry but I was married to you and we were on our honeymoon so I got over it :)

We took our first trip together just the two of us and we took our first flight together.

I love traveling with you!

We spent a week in paradise together.

Then we made our first house in Southaven a home together.

You became the manager of the Fastenal store and you worked your tail off to increase your sales.

I started my first job driving all over MS.

We found out we were going to be parents!

We soon were given the devastating news that we lost our little one.

It was tough on both of us.

It took me a long time to feel happy again.

You stuck by me the entire time and loved me even when I was sad.

I decided to run a 5K and started feeling normal.

I ran a 5K with your sister and you documented and "ran in" the 5K too :)

You spent every night applying for jobs and researching companies.

You got the Government Sales Specialist position in Denver!

Our dreams of moving to Colorado finally came true.

We found out we were going to be parents again!

I was scared you were over the moon.

We threw the best 4th of July party with all of our friends and you would smile every time we would catch each other's eye and think about our secret news.

Bocephus helped tell our families the exciting news.

Our lives were going to change so much.

We had to leave good friends.

We finally moved to Denver!

We’ve seen each other at our lowest of lows.

And our highest of highs.

You’ve learned when pregnant women are hungry and tired after a 12 hour drive they might cry.

And I’ve learned that there really is a use for ice scrapers.

I’ve asked, “Why can’t you just fold the towels the way I ask you to?”

And you’ve asked me repeatedly not to change the channel when the game is on.

We’ve made lots of new friends.

We joined a great church and small group.

We’ve been hiking and bike riding countless times.

We’ve had some knock-down-drag-out fights.

And after every single one, somehow we love each other more.

I've helped you learn to enjoy "family friendly" activities like hiking and camping.

You’ve helped me slow down and not take things so personally.

I've helped you learn to cover your pasta sauce when microwaving it.

You've changed my car's oil, battery and helped me learn my way around town.

I've helped you learn to put your shoes in the basket by the door and to make up our bed.

In spite of all of this, you still love me and you’re still my favorite person in the entire world.

Not once have I ever been tired of your company.

I love it when you leave dirty T-shirts lying around our room because they always smell so good.

I love it when you cook me dinner so I can watch Greys Anatomy or a friends episode for the 100th time.

You really are a good cook and I am one lucky girl.

I love it when you just hold me and let me cry on you whenever I need to.

I love your sense of humor.

I love that you are always optimistic.

I love that you still flirt with me and kiss me like you mean it every single day.

I love that you bring me a cup of coffee and make me breakfast every weekend morning.

I love that you’re working so hard right now so that I can have the option to stay home someday.

I guess what this all boils down to is…

I simply love you.

There is no one in the world I’d rather have holding my hand as we make it through this crazy, messy, silly, lovely, profound, hilarious, devastating, tiring, complicated, wonderful life.

 

It's a...

Michael and I are so excited to finally get to tell everyone that we are having a BOY! We feel so incredibly blessed and thankful that God has chosen us to be his parents and we can not wait to meet our little guy! I missed posting a picture and updates during weeks 18 & 19 because I have been sick. I have been sick for almost two weeks with a sinus infection, ear infection and bronchitis so I haven't been feeling up to doing anything. Luckily I was able to get some medicine and I'm slowly but surely starting to feel normal again!

How far along: 20 weeks and 2 days

Baby's size: 6.5 inches long and about 10 ounces. The size of mango and the length of a banana. During the ultrasound, the ultrasound tech said that our little guy is measuring in about 12 ounces.

 

Sleep: Not sleeping well at all thanks to the sickness. Hopefully this will change soon!

Weight: 5 lbs. My diet has consisted of a lot of soup but I am sure this number will grow as soon as I'm over everything.
 

Maternity Clothes: Still not wearing my maternity clothes yet. My old clothes are a little tight and my maternity clothes are way too big so I'm in this awkward in between phase.  

Food cravings: I have not been hungry at all which is weird and nothing tastes good these days because I can't smell or taste anything :(

Food aversions: Everything but soup.

Symptoms I have: Heart burn...not a fan!

Doctor’s Appointment: We had our 20 week ultrasound yesterday and it was one of the best days of our lives :) We were able to spend 30 minutes watching our little guy move and show us his little personality. The ultrasound tech said that his profile looks like Michael and I agree! He has grown so much and he is such a feisty little guy! We are so in love with him already!
 

Movement: I feel him move ALL the time! I even felt him kick from the outside yesterday and today and I can't wait for Michael to feel it too.

Belly Button: Innie

Gender: All BOY!!

 

What I’m looking forward to: Having Michael feel the little guy move and looking pregnant instead of pudgy...

 

19 Weeks

 

 

After our appointment, Michael and I went out to dinner to celebrate. We went to Magianos because we both were wanting Italian and it was delicious! They give you so much food and if you order one of their pasta dishes they give you a second pasta dish to take home for dinner for the next night! I was thrilled because that means no cooking and cleaning up for me :)

 

We are so excited about our little guy!

 

 



 3 bags of leftovers...ridiculous

 

After dinner, we carved a pumpkin for our little man as a way to announce to our family and friends that we are having a boy!

 

 

 

 

And finally, the pictures of our little guy :)



He was not modest at all!

 

His left hand up by his face. Maybe he will be a lefty like his mom :)

 

Sweet little chin!

 

I think he is the most precious little guy in the world!

 

I can't wait to kiss these little feet.

 



Leaf Pepping

So it is officially Fall! I've heard several reports from the locals, that in CO we don't really have Fall. The weather kind of just jumps from Summer to Winter and I believe it! It is a chilly 36 degrees here with a high of 54 today! I definitely feel like I am getting accustomed to the dry cooler weather, but taking Beau out to use the restroom barefoot was a little ridiculous. I know I am going to enjoy all this cooler weather when I am further along in this pregnancy and feeling large and in charge. I have been trying to keep up with posting pictures and doing blog posts other than "baby posts", but we have been busy!

BRRR!!

We found a wonderful church that Michael and I LOVE. The church is in it's beginning stages and meets in an old church turned music hall. The congregation is a wonderful mix of young and old with most of its members in their 30s. We have met so many nice people and we really enjoy the sermons each Sunday. This church is a non-denominational church and bases it's values and practices on the gospel. Although this church is very "new age" in ways, I have found that so much of the way that they do things is based in tradition. We take communion every Sunday, which I appreciate because it is a reminder of the sacrifice that Christ did for us and how undeserving we are of his love and yet he is the one that pursues us! This church, in the two weeks that we have attended, has already encouraged my relationship with the Lord. I have found that when I do NOT have community and friends or family to share my heart with, I also stray away from my relationship with God. Being around other believers and by being encouraged by them I find that I am closer to God and in turn closer to my husband! It is fascinating how happiness, community and relationships with family and the Lord are all inter dependant!

The beginning of this move was difficult for not knowing anyone and not really having any kind of social outlet since I do not really have co-workers and I just started my job. But, I have done something that is totally out of character for me and I actually pursued new friendships! I have found making new friends as stressful and awkward as the beginning of a dating relationship. There's this point in the beginning where you don't really know what the other person likes, dislikes and what their values are so it's hard but I am determined! One way I've made friends was by joining a group for mom's that are due with babies in February and March. Five of us met up for dinner last Friday night and I had a wonderful time! 2 of the moms already have kids and the rest of us are new moms. It's so great to be able to share thoughts, questions and advice with one another. I also plan on Michael and I hanging out with one of the other first time moms and her husband sometime soon! The second way we have made friends is with our small group or "city group" with church. In each area in Denver, our church has small groups that meet once a week to dive deeper into what was discussed during the sermon. Our group is awesome and I can't wait to see the relationships develop and to see how God works in each of our lives :)

Now on to some pictures from last weekend. I convinced Michael to take me leaf peeping and although it has been so dry and there is a beetle infestation affecting the trees, we were definitely not disappointed!

 

Snow in the mountains! We should be getting some more this weekend!

 

Beautiful lake right outside of Nederland, CO

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous colors in the Aspen!

 

 

 

 

We had a great weekend and we are on our way early tomorrow morning to watch the Rebels Play! Hotty Toddy! I will have plenty of pictures from this weekend to share!  I am so excited to be getting to spend the weekend with both of our families!

Baby update! 17 weeks

How far along: 17 weeks and 5 days
 

Baby's size: 5.2 inches long and about 5 ounces. The size of an onion or chicken breast (yuck!)
 

Sleep: I don't know if my torso is running out of room or the baby is just really low but I am up about 5 times in the night so it's hard to get good sleep :(

Weight: +4/ 5 lbs depends on the day and it's slowly creeping up there. I've been gaining about half a lb each week during the second trimester.
 

Maternity Clothes: Still not wearing my maternity clothes yet. My jeans fit better this week because my baby bump is moving up more so maybe I'll be able to wear them at least until 20 weeks.

 

Food cravings: Still marshmallows! But I've run out so I need to restock.

 

Food aversions: None

Symptoms I have: Some growing pains and I get VERY full fast.

 

Doctor’s Appointment: I had an appointment at 16 weeks and I will have one at 20 weeks!
 

Movement: Definitely feeling the little one move! At first it was only at night right before I went to bed and was laying down and still. The first time I felt it move during the day was when we were visiting our new church during one of the songs and it took my breath away I was so surprised :) I feel it thump or kick occasionally during the day and pretty much any time that I lay down. Feeling the baby move is probably the best part of this entire pregnancy and the most amazing feeling!

 

Belly Button: Innie and I hope it stays that way.

 

Gender: ?? We find out in 2 weeks!
 

What I’m looking forward to: Finding out if it's a boy or a girl and picking out a name for this precious little one!
 

What I miss: Sleep and not being so sporadic with my eating. I'm either starving or stuffed never in between...