21 weeks and Water Painting

The baby is now the size of a carrot and working its way up to a whole pound. The baby's eyelids and eyebrows are now present and her "who who" is know forming.
I'm feeling movement all the time now, and Justin is now anxious to start feeling her move now too!! A few more weeks at least unfortuntely.
As she works to 22 weeks old... she will now start looking like a "minature newborn" soon. Lips and tiny tooth buds below the gums are forming.
Moving along. She's a growing and moving a lot!

We also got her, her 1st outfit this week. We got her a pink Cardinals onesize, super cute! We got a couple pink gift outfits too, they're hanging in her closet already. I'm also working on a painting for her room, got the canvas painting. Pictures to come when finished.

1st outfit from Mom and Dad

Aydan painted last night.. he's getting a little bit of cabin fever being sick

Him being super cute!

Another ear infection.. booo (literally, because its Halloween)

Aydan went a year without getting an ear infection, then in his 2nd year he only got 1 or 2. Now since he's been 2, he's had 2 already now, boooo.  I picked my poor baby up from daycare on Friday afternoon with a temp of 103.5. He has an ear infection in his left ear and he has a red sore throat. i feel so bad for him because I can't help him except hugs and love.
He's been in good spirits though.. but he's still puny and the meds only keep his temp down to 100 or so. It'll all be gone soon, but its bad timing. Trick or Treating is tonight, so it looks like Aydan will be doing his treating in a couple days.
After we stick something in his ear to look, this is the face we get.... well, once the tears stop.

Let the nesting begin!

Tonight I conquered one of my big projects. I cleaned out office downstairs! We are moving out the big shelves we have in there and putting them in our storage room. Eventually I will then organize the storage area of downstairs and go through all the crates of Aydan's stuff. Then around Christmas time after Aydan's new bed and dresser come, we will move our guest bed down into the office! Just a chain circle of getting ready for the new baby to come!
I will get back to you when the storage area gets done.

20 weeks (5 months) and a half along.

20 weeks and 1 day!

Today I'm 20 weeks and 1 day. I'm excited to be past the half way point, but also want to enjoy these last weeks being pregnant, and want to enjoy my time with Aydan before our daughter comes along.
At my 19 week check-up: Was doing good. Had only gained 8 lbs so far... Aydan is def keeping me moving around and on my feet. In this 2nd portion of the pregnacy I really do need to walk when I can make time. He said the heartbeat was good and strong.
Now at 20 weeks, I'm feeling tons of movement, usually while we're in the car, which can make it a little uncomforable already. The baby is the size of a banana already.
We've also started to talk about names. I believe we have come to a final decision on the 1st name... Emma! We have a couple middle names we are pondering, but i think we will finalize something in the next few weeks for sure. This mom is ready to start some nesting soon, aka, decorating some fun girl stuff and need the names to help with that too  :)

Definitely some changes happening!

Family night gone bad....

The evening was mostly awesome! It started out with a fun time at the Blues hockey game. Aydan really enjoyed himself. He got spoiled and got to have popcorn too. There were some exciting moments in the game too, even some small fights.
But then during the 3rd period I went to the bathroom with Aydan, left my phone in there, came back 5 minutes later, and it was gone!! And this dis-honest person took it and didn't turn it in or try to return it. This is pretty much what I did when all this happened....

Had to go through a long process on Sat trying to sign up with new phone company and shuting down old one. Now have a crappy loaner phone til mid week, when my new phone comes in. It just all stinks, lost pictures of Aydan and lists of things in my memo that I needed. Oh well, I guess. I will have to learn to be better with my things I guess. Kids on the brain can do crazy things too though.

All and all, the game was fun and Aydan really enjoyed himself!!

Our baby girl's 2nd picture.

Here is our fridge's newest picture!! I know its kinda small, but it's one I had on my phone. I have felt a lot more movement in the last couple days, its crazy to feel all that again... but a good crazy.
The top picture is a side profile one and the bottom is the face and arm all bunched up.

We have been talking to Aydan about him having a sister the last few days. I know he doesn't quite understand, and may not until she gets here, but its good for him to here about it.
On other note, he's still enjoying his train table, a lot!
We have also been working on colors and lot with him lately and he's getting really good. Give it another month and he'll be able to say them all and recognize them! I'm so proud of him all the time!

It's a girl!!

So... we found out the big new today and its a girl!! We're pretty excited. I have the best boy ever and now I'm sure we'll have the best girl ever to complete our family! She's doing good and healthy so far! She weighs about 11 oz right now and was showing us all sides of her beautiful face.
Other fun facts going on this week that I found online: The senses are developing and booming off. About the size of a large tomato. Kindneys are functioning.

Very good day!

Aydan's new train table!!

Aydan's birthday train table came and grandpa put it together today!! Aydan has been in train heaven all day. He hasn't left his room much. He loves his train and loves the track that Dad set up on it to play with. Here are just a few shots from today. On the floor he was setting up some road signs.
I have a feeling that this is going to be something his will always love and have a blast playing with!

Also, the "wall art" in the back is the Where the Wild Things Are stickers.... he loves them.. he just "Max!"

Kristie and Jr's wedding

Well the weekend was totally tiring... but totally worth it because it was a lot of fun. Friday rehearsal went well. Aydan did as asked there (and only there, ha). Dinner at Biaggi's that night was really good! And there was touching speeches from everyone.
Saturday started early with hair... and then onto pictures at the club and some of the best chicken salad sandwich. The photographer was awesome!! Kenny Kim was a great guy to work with. Then of course off to the wedding. Krisite looked beautiful in her beautiful dress!!!! Aydan didn't do his job that day, but everyone got a kick out of him and thought he was cute though. The wedding went well and the reception was a blast. I did probably way too much dancing, but it was worth it. All and all the day was a lot of fun and I wish my friends a happy married life. Some pictures from the day below.

There's defintely a baby in there... 18 weeks!!

I definitely feel my stomach moving outwards and the jeans are snug and snugger. Definitely lots of changes in the last couple weeks. I'm still waiting for this 2nd trimester energy that people talk about.. the one I had with Aydan that let me put together his crib and changing table by myself in one night, ha. I only get energy about 1 day a week. I also feel a lot of pressure on the lower belly.. and a couple times that may have been kicking. I think I'll definitely start feeling the flutter stronger in the next 2 weeks.
This week: The baby will grow to about 5 1/2-6 in.. and around 7 1/2-8 1/2 oz big. Some doctors say the baby can start hearing your voice this week... how exciting!

We find out the gender in 8 days!!!

Busy weekend ahead

To the world of blogging. I'm out and I'll be back in a few days! I'm headed off to one of my best friends weddings. I'm super excited to be part of her big day! and Aydan too (the ring bearer). I'll be back with pictures!! Everyone enjoy the weekend of beautiful weather in October.

Oh, and we find out the gender in 10 days!!  :)

Update.. 17 and a half weeks

It's been a busy day. Got a lot done at school today.
But now have a lot of cleaning to finish tonight and lots of school work to do! (grading/grade entering)
So not much time to blog tonight. 

But the baby update.
The baby is now about 5 in long and 6 oz big. Movement of arms and legs is more frequent now. The ears are now in their final position. Blood vessels are now visable through the think skin.
For me, the pants are now snug and I have feel a lot more pressure on the lower belly. Things are defintely a changing. Oh and we find out the gender in 12 days!!   :)

And here's the totally creepy website pic of the baby at this stage!

First dry night

Aydan was dry this morning....  dry for 9 hours straight then peed on the potty this morning! Good job buddy. He's staying dryer longer all the time. He still pees in diaper a lot. We're missing that step of him telling me he has to go. He either tells me right after or he gets distracting with what he's doing and then remembers. I have seen big improvements the last 2 days though. He's been going into the bathroom to go poop. Yes, he's standing next to the toilet and doing it in his diaper, but he's starting to realize that's where we're supposed to do it at.  :)

I really feel like he will be potty trained by the time this next baby comes. Keep it up baby!!

Long Boring Sunday

Sunday was long and boring day.
But we probably needed it after a big full Saturday. We got up early and had professtional pictures done of our whole family... the grandparents, Justin's sister and her family, and our family. The couple we've seen turned out great. Then we went out to lunch. And that evening we went to the foundation dinner at the high school.
Anyways, Sunday was full of grading, cleaning around the house, and moving stuff around in Aydan room. I moved his changing table out and into the guest room (soon to be new baby's room) and slid his dresser over.. basically making room for his train table that came in. Its in St. Louis right now, but I'll put pictures up when its all up and he's playing with it.
I helped him through this boring day by getting out toys he hadn't seen in awhile and he got pretty entertained with that. One thing I got out was his soft blocks. Here is a video of him playing with them. (well can't get it work, I'll work on it.
Here are some pictures too, until there.

Stacking away

Look how high I can build

Ahhh.. I'm so pooped from building.. Ohh, and I'm bored again Mom.  :)

Sweet pregnancy treat

I decided since I haven't made one in a long while and I should treat myself for all the wonderful things I do (hehe)... that I would make my famous Strawberry Cheesecake!! Made it when I came home from school today. Might dig into tonight, but going to try and wait until tomorrow to really start enjoying numerous pieces.  Here is the finished product, "finishing" in the fridge.

Its ok to be licking your lips right now.... yummy