Half Way There!

We're half way there y'all!! I can't believe it, it seems like we just found out we were pregnant. The time is just flying and I can't wait to meet my baby girl.


How far along? 20 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I've gained a total of 6 pounds since my positive test.  
Maternity clothes? Yes! 
Sleep: Good but not great. It's hard to stay comfortable.
Best moment this week: Parker telling Emma hi and patting my belly.
Movement: Yes, she is very active and we can already feel her from the outside!
Food cravings: Warm chocolate chip cookies
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: No thank you.
Belly Button in or out? In, but getting shallow
What I miss: Being able to bend down and tie my shoes
What I am looking forward to: Emma moving up, she's still very low
Weekly Wisdom: It's ok...whatever it is, it's ok just CHILL OUT ha-ha
Milestones: Feeling Emma from the outside and finding out she's a girl.

This picture is actually from last week. I don't think I've grown much more since then ha-ha.

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It's a...

Girl!

Shocking right? I went in there pretty much knowing we were having another boy. Of course Michael has said girl then entire pregnancy so he just smiled like "you wait and see". 

After looking around at everything and making sure our precious little one was on track, she is and Dr. S kept telling us what a beautiful baby we have, she found what we were looking for. She had asked before we got started, what our names were and I told her Liam and Emma, so when she was able to see, she said "I think we have an Emma!" I was in shock. I really couldn't believe it and I was staring at the screen looking for a "turtle" just to be sure she was sure and there wasn't one! 

We are thrilled and can't wait to meet our baby girl. Here are the latest ultrasound pictures!

She looks just like Parker in this one, that nose is just adorable.

She is tiny and beautiful, I can't wait to hold her in my arms but she's got a ways to go and I'm enjoying having her all to myself right now. Those little kicks are precious.

Parker was pointing to her nose, eyes and mouth yesterday and calling her baby sister. This morning he patted my belly and said "My baby!" It was the sweetest thing, and I might cry thinking about it ha-ha.

I probably won't blog again for a bit so I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Sweet Sixteen

I don't have a whole lot to report at the moment, things have been amazing the last 4 weeks. No nausea= ah-mazing. 
We find out what our little Button is in 2 weeks and I am SO excited! I'm ready to start getting things picked out and get the nursery ready to go. 
Here is my survey for this month!


How far along? 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I'm at a 3 pound gain so far. 
Maternity clothes? Yes! Loving the winter styles better than the summer ones.
Sleep: It's been better lately but I never feel totally rested.
Best moment this week: Feeling movement and knowing it wasn't gas ha-ha.
Movement: Little flutters are starting, I love it!
Food cravings: Cheese tater tots
Gender: 2 weeks to go! 
Labor Signs: No thank you.
Belly Button in or out? In. 
What I miss: Margaritas
What I am looking forward to: Finding out what Button is in 2 weeks!!!
Weekly Wisdom: Don't let yourself run out of heart burn medicine.
Milestones: Feeling Button flutter!

Hope you're all having a great week!

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12 Week Update

Hello! I really need to stop saying things like "I'll be back on Tuesday to so a post on..." yeah because it never happens.

So I'm actually 13 weeks today and it has been a pretty good 4 weeks! My nausea has gone away gradually and I'm getting some energy back! I'm very excited to be entering my second trimester!

I'm amazed at how fast this pregnancy is going and I'm a little sad! I feel like I'm not giving this pregnancy as much attention as I did with Parker...I realize that I didn't have a 2 year old to take care of then but I still feel kind of guilty.

Next month we find out what our little Button is!! I am so excited about this, I haven't got a clue as to what this baby might be. I've had a couple of crazy dreams in which the baby was a girl but all of the quizzes say boy. I don't really have a preference, Michael wants a girl though so we'll just have to wait and see!

Here is my 12 week survey and a picture of the belly!

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: After losing 3 pounds I'm down to 1 pound gained. 

Maternity clothes? Yes! I am so happy too because I am so much more comfortable.

Sleep: I sleep fine until time to get up and use the bathroom at 3 in the morning. After that, I can't seem to fall back to sleep.

Best moment this week: Not being nauseous!

Movement: None. 

Food cravings: None lately...

Gender: don't know yet. 

Labor Signs: No thank you.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

What I miss: Sleep!

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the sex, feeling movement, decorating the nursery

Weekly Wisdom: Rest. Don't over do it.

Milestones: 2nd Trimester baby!!!

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Home Again

For those of you who noticed the new look...or just read about it on Facebook, I've been home with Parker man since yesterday.

We woke up yesterday and did our normal routine but when I went in the bedroom to kiss Parker good morning I noticed he was hot. I was surprised because he hasn't had fever in a while and he has been on antibiotics pretty much the entire month of September and is in the process of finishing one off.

Parker of course was acting mostly the same and the only thing that may have tipped me off (other than his temperature) was the fact that any and every little thing upset him and he was very clingy. He spent most of the morning in my lap instead of zooming around to play with this or that.

So today is round 2 and I'm hoping that it'll be the end of it. Poor buddy, he just hasn't had a great month. I'm so worried he's going to need another surgery to have his tubes replaced, I'd really love these ear infections to disappear!

One good thing is that today is Friday and we have all weekend to rest and get well! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

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Looking Good

I'm a couple of weeks late on this. The truth is, when I get home from work the last thing I want to do is get back on the computer. I'll be back Sunday or Monday with my 12 month post including another belly picture, I'm sure you're all dying to see me. Anyway, I know what you really want to see and that's our precious little Button! I can't believe how quickly this pregnancy is going, we'll find out if we're team blue or team pink next month!

So here it is, our first ultrasound. What a gift it was to see this baby healthy and strong!

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2 years and 8 Weeks

Hi there! I'm finally siting down at the computer to write an update, I'm sure y'all missed me and were just filled with worry about why I wasn't posting (yeah right). Anywho, it's been pretty boring around here lately...I get up, get Parker to school, go to work, go get Parker, go home, whine to Michael that I don't want to cook, don't want to clean the house...you get it. I'm being the laziest pregnant lady ever.

Other than my lack of domestic goddess-ness...is that a word? We just celebrated Parker's 2nd birthday! Happy birthday to my sweet boy, he's getting so big and I can't believe how fast the time goes! His party was wonderful, he had an awesome time and loved all of his gifts. We did have one accident, Parker was standing to close to his older cousin (6) who was not paying attention and was hit with a plastic baseball bat in the forehead. I wasn't very happy but in true Parker fashion, he cried for a total of 5 minutes (if that) and was back playing in no time...purple goose egg and all. He's a tough little guy, that's for sure!

Today we gathered all of the clothes and shoes to get them washed and have opened one or two presents. He has quite the loot, let me tell you! Now I need to go through old toys and all of his clothes to put away for Button, if Button is a boy, then hopefully I can get Parker's room a little more organized.

In other news, Button has been baking for 8 weeks! I quickly realized that Button's pregnancy is and will be NOTHING like Parker's was. I am nauseous 24-7 and have food aversions that I didn't have last time. I crave salad and chocolate, I'm unable to button my pants (unless I wear them all week and they're good and stretched out) My belly is much bigger than it was the first time at this week in pregnancy and I don't sleep well. They say every pregnancy is different and it's obviously true...I guess I just had no idea because my pregnancy with Parker was pretty easy except for the awful heat. I'm ready for September 29th when I can finally see Button and fall in love even more!

Please excuse my make up free face, it's Sunday and I don't really care about looking pretty today. 

How far along? 8 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Lost 4 pounds since I found out and then gained them back this week...oops. Time to start walking!

Maternity clothes? I need them but I'm cheap to buy new ones so I'm waiting for my clothes back from a friend.

Sleep: I can't seem to get comfortable right now so it takes longer to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Best moment this week: Parker rocking a pretend baby singing "baby, baby, baby"

Movement: None. 

Food cravings: Salad and Chocolate when I'm not nauseous.

Gender: don't know yet. 

Labor Signs: No thank you.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

What I miss: Not being nauseous!

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the sex, feeling movement, decorating the nursery

Weekly Wisdom: Orange juice is awesome.

Milestones: Hitting the 8 week mark! I can't believe it's been 4 weeks since I got the positive test!

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Sniffles and Sneezes

That's what we have going on at our house. Between me and Parker, I'm not sure which one of us is doing more!

Poor Parker has been congested and chugged up for over a week, in fact, we were at the doctor's office last Friday. Dr. G told us he was good to go with some Robitusin and nose spray so that's what we've done. Unfortunately he hasn't gotten any better and we were back in to see Dr. H while Dr. G was away...his right ear (the one with the clogged up tube) is infected. His left ear looks great, funny how that happens.

So we're home with an antibiotic every 12 hrs for 10 days, and as long as he isn't running fever, he'll be good to go to his buddy's birthday party tomorrow. He'd be sad to miss it! Right now though, he's getting a much needed nap, I think Button and I will do the same!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Where Does Our Poo-Poo Go?

I ask this question a lot along with "Do you need to sit on the potty?" and we're making progress! Slow progress of course but slow is still good. So far Parker has gone tee-tee on the potty 6 times if you count the two little droplets from last night (and I do) and poo-poo once! He runs to the bathroom and says, "I sit da potty!!!" and then proceeds to take off his shorts and diaper, and then carefully sits down. After getting comfy he asks to watch Elmo and after a second helping of the Potty Song I usually pull out a book about using the potty. It usually only takes one round of Elmo and one book before he's "All done" and ready to "Wash a hands" and put on a new diaper.

Last night he ran to the potty to poo-poo but when he got to the bathroom and took off his diaper I saw it was to late. I let him sit on the potty anyway but showed him his poo-poo diaper and said "Uh oh! We didn't make it to the potty in time, you need to tell Mommy when you have to poo-poo". I'm not sure he understands that he needs to tell me but I know he doesn't like the feeling of a dirty diaper because he immediately wants to take them off, even in the middle of the night. I found him Monday morning with nothing but his pajama shirt on, he'd taken his shorts and diaper off in the night, I assume because it was wet. The good news is that he didn't wet the bed!

This weekend I am going to buy him some training undies, they're thicker than normal underwear and will help him to feel the accident. Hopefully this will help him to go to the potty before the accident happens. I'm also hoping that the package of diapers I just opened this morning will be the last package I buy (for Parker) so we'll see! 

In Button related news, it's all good! I've got nothing to complain about, don't get me wrong there are symptoms going on but nothing bad. I'm very ready for my appointment on Tuesday, I won't get to see or hear the baby or confirm how far along I am (I can't remember when AF came in July but I think I'm between 5-7 weeks) but I'll at least get to see the doctor and get things moving along. I'll also get to schedule my appointment with Dr. S 4 weeks later! At that appointment I'll get to see and hear Button and I'm so looking forward to that. 

I think the worst thing is that right now, other than my mild symptoms, I don't feel pregnant. I am anticipating the day when I can feel Button swish and roll, and hiccup. I've even been looking (and pinning) fall/winter maternity clothes and anything baby girl related. If Button is a boy, he'll have everything he needs but if Button is a girl, well she'll need everything. I'm sure we could use some of the unisex items we have from Parker but I don't think I could get away with any of the other stuff ha-ha. 

One last thing! Parker Man is going to be 2 in TWO WEEKS!!!! I might pass out. I've got everything together, invitations ordered and plans made! My baby isn't a baby anymore...he's my big boy, my handsome boy. Queue the water works.

Alright, time to get to work! I hope you're hump day is a good one!

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Yesterday I mentioned how I've had major bloat going on in the last week. I can't even believe the difference in my belly after just a week. I've heard that you show faster with your second pregnancy and I guess I'm no exception, see for yourself! The picture on the left was taken last Monday, a day after getting a BFP. The one on the right is today, a week later.

Compared to 14 weeks with Parker

So yeah...I'm showing early...really early. But whatevs! I'm ok with that. I actually lost a pound last week and hope to keep losing by making smart food choices. I'm convinced that I can still eat the amount needed for Button and I to be healthy and still lose or at least maintain. Anyway that's a conversation for me and Dr. S to have next month.

In other news, my child has decided he doesn't like diapers anymore. He pulls his pants down, removes his diaper and runs around naked. He also has been asking to "Sit da potty" so my sweet father and step-momma in law got Parker an Elmo potty chair. It has been 2 days and he's gone tee-tee twice! he gets a mini oreo cookie when he goes on the potty.

I want to thank Allison from O My Family for the post about Elmo's potty song, we watch 2 or 3 times each time he "Sits da potty" it helps him hold still and take care of business, while telling him that it's "potty time"

I know we're not ready for big boy undies yet but I'm planning on getting some training undies and taking a weekend to see how he does when he can see how an accident feels. 

Anyone else preggers? Showing at the rate of Bella Cullen? Anyone thinking about potty training or in the process of potty training? I'm open to tips on anything from great foods for pregnant ladies and keeping my kiddo focused on the job at hand (doing his business on the potty).

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1 Week Down

So it's been a week since I found out I'm expecting, and I can definitely say that this pregnancy has been super easy so far. I haven't had the pain in my boobs like last time and while I'm tired, I'm not totally wiped out at the end of the day.

I am going to say though that this week I feel like I've gained 50 pounds...I'll be weighing tomorrow and do see how much I've gained but man! I couldn't even button my shorts today, and even though I don't know exactly how far along I am I know for sure I'm not THAT far along. My last pregnancy, I was buying maternity jeans at 9 weeks because I wasn't able to button my jeans. I just don't like having that full uneasy feeling all day but being hungry every few hours.

I'm not going crazy with the food either so I know it's not from eating to much, I am drinking a lot more water though so that could be a factor. I have decided to stay on Weight Watchers, I'll continue tracking and will allow myself the extra 300 calories for Button, I'll just make healthy choices and correct portion sizes. I hope that I can maintain a healthy weight and not gain a whole lot like last time. Of course I'll talk with my doctor next week and get her opinion.

I told Parker that he'd have a baby brother or sister soon and at one point I asked him which he wanted, a baby brother or a baby sister, he said "No" ha-ha so we'll see how that goes.

Well friends, it's time for bed! I'll be back tomorrow or Monday!

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Wordless Wednesday

OK since I know I'm going to forget this tomorrow I'm just going to post it now.

Don't you just die of cuteness overload? I do!

Happy Wednesday!

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A Good Couple of Days

So it's day 3 of knowing I have another little one on the way and I'm happy to say that the worry and stress is leaving me and being replaced with excitement. I'm so happy and feel so blessed that God has given us another little one to love.

If my calculations are correct, I am 5 or 6 weeks along. My first appointment is on the 30th and by then I'll be 7 or 8 weeks along. I'll have all of my background info taken, medical history and such and then 4 weeks later I'll FINALLY get to see Dr. S and hopefully my sweet 10/11 week old babe. Seems like forever away right now...

I think there is something in the water because not only do I have a couple of family members expecting and a few friends in the same boat, it seems like every mommy blog I read is announcing the same awesome news!

Well my kiddo is calling to me from his room so I'd better get this done and go get my morning kisses. I'm going to leave y'all with the survey...you know the one. Happy Tuesday!

How far along? 5 or 6 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 2 pounds this week in bloat. 

Maternity clothes? Not yet but if I'm sure I'll be in them soon, maternity jeans are so comfy!

Sleep: I had to get my body pillow out last night because with the bathroom trips and being generally uncomfortable I needed something. It worked!

Best moment this week: Getting an appointment with the doctor I wanted (She is the best)

Movement: None. 

Food cravings: At this point I'll eat anything, I'm just hungry!

Gender: Not sure but with the blood line I'm working with it'll more than likely be a boy :)

Labor Signs: No thank you.

Belly Button in or out? In. 

What I miss: Nothing has really changed yet, so I don't miss anything!

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the sex, feeling movement, decorating the nursery

Weekly Wisdom: Eat when you're hungry or your stomach will sound like a monster growling and drink lots of water.

Milestones: none yet really...

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Unexpectedly Expecting

So as the title says...we're expecting! It was totally unexpected...I was having some very crazy dreams along with frequent potty trips and decided to test. I. Was. In. Shock. I still am to some degree but am getting more excited by the hour, I already love our little guy or gal and can't wait to get in to see the doctor to find out where we're at.

We're calling this little blessing Button because we're sure it's already as cute as a button. Stay tuned for more info! Happy Monday!

PS. I gained so I'm unhappily back into the 150s...150 to be exact. Boo...I'll be asking my doctor about healthy weight ranges for me and what I'm still allowed to do diet wise.

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Home Sweet Home, Kitchen/ Dining Room Edition

It's been a week or two since my last post. I guess I'd hoped that there may be some participants. I don't have that many followers though. Anyway I'm still going to keep it up and I'll still give you the opportunity to join in.

This time I'm going to show y'all my kitchen and dining room. It's not very big but i love it. First I'm going to show you how it looked when we moved in, then I'll show you how it looks now. After that I'll share some kitchens I love via Pinterest.

 This was taken not long after we moved in. 

 Another before shot.

 After! There is very little I'd like to do in here.

So that is my kitchen! I love it but there are a couple of things I'd still like to do in here.

Next is the dining room

Before

After! We changed the color, got a new to us table and added some art! 

Now for the inspiration! Here are some of the things I'd love to do in these rooms.

I adore these jars and I NEED them to hold my flour, sugar and all of that. NEED them.

I'd like to put a roman shade up on both the kitchen and dining room window. 

I also love the idea of having this type of glass frame in the kitchen, maybe even stained glass.

Other than window coverings and accessories, I'd like to hang a gallery of Parker's art work in the dining room.

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Home Sweet Home Living Room Edition

I've decided that it's best to split this post into rooms. I'm starting with the living room, so I'll show you my house as it was when we moved in, as it is now, and then show y'all some of my inspirational pictures via Pinterest.

Here are the before pictures:

 There was paneling, and while I loved the color and how neutral it was...I decided to get out of my comfort zone after the tornado.

 We also got, over the last 3 years, a new recliner, a new tv and stand, a new coffee table and a shelf for dvds.

/my sweet Cooty boy, why did you run away honeykins? Mommy misses you :( 

This is the view from the front door. Although we never thought about it, this open living room is perfect for the kiddo to play.

 Here is a closer picture of the TV area, I just got that table and I am in love.

 The fireplace we never use. I love it and hope we use it this year but in Texas you really don't need a fireplace for more than a month or two.

Here is a view from the living area toward the front door.

Here it is again showing the rest of the view from the living room.

So there it is! My living room area. Now here are a few things I'd still love to do in this room.

Step 1: Cover that couch. I love the couch, it was a hand-me-down from my mother in law and it's nice and broken in. All you have to do is sit down and get comfy and you practically pass out.

Step 2: This is how I want my coffee table to look after we cut the legs down to shorten it. The fabulous table in the picture is from Keely.

Step 3: Spruce up the fireplace. I love this fireplace set. LOVE. IT.

Other than these little things I'd love to hang more pictures. I'd love to see your living room! Link up and join the fun!

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