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We're feeling so blessed.

   

   

5 Month Bump Update

Kinsey giving me a hand :)

How Far Along: 18 weeks:: Fifth Month:: 2nd Trimester
Size of Baby: Baby #2 is the size of a sweet potato.
Total Weight Gain: 3 pounds since last Doctor's visit 2 weeks ago.
Maternity Clothes: I'm still wearing my pre-pregnancy jeans but I know its just a matter of days until I make the switch.
Gender: We will find out next week!
Movement: It isn't consistent but I feel movement on a daily basis; be it a jab or an uncomfortable sensation when I'm lying down to sleep.
Sleep: Finally getting back to normal, minus the bathroom trips.  But man, those R.E.M cycles get deep and the dreams are i-n-v-o-l-v-e-d (I haven't decided if that's a good or bad thing).
What I Miss: Sleeping on my tummy.
Cravings: Oranges and Baked chips :)
Symptoms: Occasional back pain. Varicose vein pain (a lay-over from my first pregnancy.  Blah.)
Highlight of the Month: Kinsey turned 3 yesterday!

 Cardigan: Gap, Brown Sweater Top: Oh Baby by Motherhood, Jeans: Gap, Shoes: TOMS

4 month / 6 month 

   

   

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!

My Baby girl turned 3 today at 8:26 this morning.  I am still a little shocked at how fast these past three years have flown by.

She has accomplished so much in the past 365 days:
She is potty trained.
She started Preschool. 
She went to Disneyland for the first time.
She gave up her Passy like a Champ.

Her favorite things:
Disney Princesses.  Dress ups.  Nail polish.  Reading books.  The great outdoors.  The Aquarium.  Daddy.

I got the day off from work and we went to our happy place: the Aquarium.  It was a slow day and we got to enjoy it.  A couple of little tantrums sprouted but nothing the Pinkberry bribe couldn't handle :)

This next year holds some big changes for our family, like a new family member, but I know God will get us through all those growing pains.  And Kinsey will continue to amaze us with her knowledge, and humor and a smile that lights up a room.

{Happy Birthday Kinsey Olivia!}

You are loved.

   

   

4 Month Bump Update

Getting pregnant after a miscarriage is exhilarating and a little scary at the same time; so my husband and I decided to wait until after the first trimester was over to share our good news with Family and friends.  Having to stay mum on the subject at work, especially when I went through a crazy week of migraines (I actually had to use my lunchbox as a receptacle for throw up while driving to work one morning.  So pleasant.) and having to call in a couple of days, was tricky but guarding my heart and my baby was well worth it.  And now I can safely and joyfully share our peanut's progress!

Kinsey joining in on the fun

How Far Along: 14 weeks:: Fourth Month::2nd Trimester
Size of Baby: Baby #2 is the size of a lemon
Total Weight Gain: 2 pounds since last Doctor's visit 3 weeks ago
Maternity Clothes: Shirts on occasion, luckily I am able to button up my jeans again after an uncomfortable month of bloat and having to rubber band them closed hehe
Gender: We will find out February 12th!
Movement: I know its early but I suspect I felt the baby hiccup on Christmas (must have been all the food I consumed lol)
Sleep: Not so good; I have morning sickness at night like clockwork, bed time rolls around and I get acid stomach.  But once I fall asleep its good, until I have to get up to go to the bathroom (twice a night but down from 3 so its progress.)
What I Miss: My energy! And my patience.  That saying "You don't know what you've got til its gone" is beyond true.  Please come back soon!
Cravings: I have no food cravings or aversions this pregnancy which I find very comforting.  But I do enjoy microwave popcorn and pretzels to calm my stomach. And water.  LOTS of water.
Symptoms: Nightly morning sickness, bloating, slight dizziness, and random ear popping.
Highlight of the Month: Sharing this bump update with you!

 Sweater: Liz Lange Maternity for Target, Belt: Old Navy, Leggings: Maddie K, Boots: Rampage, Scarf: H&M, Jacket: ON

five month/six month

   

   

A look back: the Top #5 of 2013

{Happy New Year!}  

I look forward to the new year especially since we will be welcoming our second child in early July!  But for nostolgia's sake, here are the Top #5 posts from the past year:

#5

Doing Disneyland

#4

Play with me Mommy

#3

Perler Bead Bracelets

#2

Girls rocking boy clothes

#1

I Believe

And there it is! The Top #5 posts as selected by you! I hope everyone has something wonderful to look forward to as 2014 unfolds. Blessings to you and yours.