Its a GIRL

Yup that's right, it`s a Girl!!! And we could`t be more excited (actually I`m still getting use to the idea!). I think most people always hope for a girl and boy, but for it actually to be happening is incredible! When the tech first started the ultrasound she said that the baby was curled up, so I was afraid that they wouldn`t be able to tell us, but she was really good and had me move around to get her in a position to tell.

I`v started to do a little shopping, but don`t need to get a whole lot as my sister just had a little girl just about a year ago and had a major shopping addiction, so she is going to lend us all her cloths. As for the bigger items, we already have all of them.

Here she is! The ultrasound tech said she has beautiful lips and spine and she was very cooperative.

(sorry about the picture I took a picture of the picture, lol!)

 

I made these gift bag up ahead of time, it said girl on one side and boy on the other. I had bought and girl and boy outfit ahead of time and then we put the appropriate one inside and gave it to our parents to open. I thought it would be a little more exciting then just telling them!

 

It`s a girl!!!

20 Weeks

Number of Weeks: 20 Weeks

Symptoms: Headaches still! I've also been fighting a cold this week, so it kind of sucked, luckily it wasn't that bad that I couldn't live without some sort of drugs and it's mostly gone now. I have also started to noticed that if I sit for a long period of time or in a weird position, that my back starts to get sore, but still not as pain full as it was when I was pregnant with Daxon.

Cravings/Appetite: Still sweet things, but not as much as earlier. I will see random commercials on TV for food that make me want something (but I've always been like that, but we will just blame it on being pregnant for now).

Movement: Yes, quite a bit more than before, I notice it mostly in the morning and in the evening (it kind of tickles). Nothing really strong yet, but I can't wait!

Sleep: Still mostly good, there is the odd night I can't seem to get comfortable, but I will take it.

Our Little Getaway

For about the last month Derek has been working about 2 hours away and working 12 hour shifts making it impossible for him to drive home every night. So Daxon and I have been going to see him on the weekends.

This time we decised to get a hotel with a pool and waterslide so Daxon and I had somthing to entertain us during the day while Derek was at work.

Daxon was so excited to see his daddy, it had only been two days since he had last seen him, but seeing he is a daddys boy, two days is much to long!

Supper! this boy sure likes his ketchup (or as Derek calls it, roughneck gravy)

Horse ride at the mall

And the best part!!! Watersliding with Daddy!

He absolutely loved it! He even went down by himself!

18 Weeks

Number of Weeks: 18 Weeks

Symptoms: Headaches at least once a day, some aren't to bad and some are worse. My tummy is starting to get itchy this week (bring on the coco butter!). Other than that, still feeling pretty good, no back pain yet like I had with Daxon at this time (fingers crosses it never comes!)

Cravings/Appetite: Still sweet things and sometime I just crave an ice cold glass of water!
Movement: I think so! With Daxon I don't really remember the first little movements like the butterflies, I just remember the a actual kicks.

Sleep: Still good!

Embrace the Camera

Goofing around at supper!

 

15 Weeks

I pretty much sucked at documenting my pregnancy with Daxon, it was so exciting and new, that I thought to myself, how could I ever forget these moments and milestones of being pregnant. Boy was I wrong! At one of my doctors appointments, she asked me how big Daxon was when he was born and can you believe it, I couldn't remember the exact weight! I knew it was 7lbs, but the ounces?? nope.

So I thought this time I would do a better job! so here is my first picture!

15 weeks

Number of Weeks: 15 Weeks (Aug 8)

Symptoms: Tiiredness is completely gone and most of the morningsickness. I still find myself not feeling to well right when I wake up, but usually by 9:00ish I'm good. I have also been getting headaches, but they usually pass pretty quickly. Other than that I'm feeling pretty normal.

Cravings/Appetite: Sweets! I will go to walmart and buy a container of gummie candies and Daxon and I will have them finished in no time. The other day we bought a chocolate cream pie and I finished it in maybe 2 day! I'm usually not a big fan of sweet, but oviously pregnancy makes me want them, as I hap the same craving with Daxon.

Movement: Nope, not yet!

Sleep: Can't really complain, it's just annoying having to get up and pee in the middle of the night.

It's Been Awhile

Well over a year to be exact! I meant to keep blogging, but it kind of became neglected with all the changes that have happened in the last year. What has changed to ask? Well where to begin?

1. We moved from the little town we were living in, back to the city! We discovered that we weren’t small town people and although living in the town was much closer to where Derek was working ( a half hour drive compaired to at the most to an hour and half, if not more) we are definitely happier! We love being with our friends and family again!


2. Along with the move back to the city came a new house! Which we love! Although it is smaller than our last, all we needed to do was paint (and a few smaller things here and there). Considering our last two houses required a lot of work (down to the studs at times) it was so nice not spending every minute doing renovations.

3. A job for me! When living in the town before I had wanted to go back to work, just to get interaction with people, as there wasn’t much to do around town. But not being able to find a babysitter for Daxon, made this impossible. In the beginning it was a big transition, but we managed and Daxon loves his babysitter.


4. I became an auntie! My sister and brother in law had a beautiful baby girl on November 13, 2011 that they named Laila (I call her my little chubster). She is such a cutie and had already started to walk at 9 months old. It’s a totally different experience being auntie rather than mommy! And Daxon is such a good cousin.

5. I traded in my beloved kiwi green 2008 escape (which was my dream car) for... wait for it!!! A 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (and yes I pimped it out with some awesome family decals). Yes, I have fallen into the trap and am officially a hypocrite. I had always said to everyone that there is no need for a minivan, that there is always an SUV that will fit your needs, but that is not true! It is so much easier putting Daxon in his car seat as there is so much more head room, no more bumped heads on the roof! And all the space is great, if you need to change a diaper on while on the run, the floor works perfect! Even Derek who said he won't drive it without Daxon or I had been seen driving by himself!

6. And the best news yet!!! We are having another baby!!!! That’s right, baby D or T (depending on if it’s a girl or boy and yes we want to find out) is expected to join us January 30, 2013 and we couldn’t be happier!

(The original date was February 2, but has since changed)

Well now that I’ve written this post, I’m hoping to keep things updated as I enjoy looking at past posts and reminiscing.