Tonight I was watching my stomach roll while little David was squirming around. I was thinking that there is nothing better than feeling/seeing your baby move while in utero. Then I started thinking that I say that now but the next thing will come along and I'll think there's nothing cooler than that.
I remember during different stages or phases with Avery thinking that this was my favorite. Then the next one would come and I'd think the same thing. Right now, I'm loving Avery's age. I'm really not much of a baby person so I'm really enjoying it now that she's getting older.
I love love love our evenings together. Every night before bed we wind down in mommy and daddy's bed. I love that she asks for it. Usually it's just Avery and me but sometimes David joins. Even when our evening is running late, she still requests laying in mommy's bed. 10 minutes is all she needs and she's good. I love that we have our special time. I can't wait to experience similar things with my son.
I'm so grateful that we are given special moments like that in the world we live in.
We have been blessed with the sweetest little girl. I can't wait to see what this little boy is going to be like.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Monday, July 29, 2013
Just a little update.
Avery went to the allergist this morning so we could get refills on her epi pens that were expired. We got new ones that actually talk you through what to do. It's pretty neat. She measured at 39.3 inches tall and is 35.5 lbs.
According to the internet, since I haven't taken her to the doctor in a million years, she is above the 95th percentile for height and between the 90th and 95th percentile for weight. That's pretty generic I guess since it's the internet. It does show that she's pretty big...which we already knew :0)
Avery is getting a blood test done which will give us an idea of whether she might outgrow the peanut allergy. This doctor said that it was a good sign that she had multiple exposures with only a mild reaction. Yay!
As for the baby goes...I will be 26 weeks tomorrow. A little reminder of what that means:
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about 1 2/3 pounds and measures 14 inches (about the size of a scallion) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.
On Saturday I experienced swelling for the first time. I never swelled with Avery. Saturday my feet were huge and my legs were aching. Thankfully I was able to come home and elevate my feet and drink some water. I haven't had any issues since. I had walked around a baby expo that day and Whole Foods then went and sat in a movie theater for a while.
David's been working hard on the garage. It's looking good. Nothing new with him really. I've been trying to get reading done for my certification. Which means I've been having to go to the library because I can't get it done at home. 9 books to go, 2 videos to watch and report on, 1 essay, observe and document a birth (2 but have already seen 1), compile a list of community resources, attend all workshops and finish my study guide...That's all that's left :)
According to the internet, since I haven't taken her to the doctor in a million years, she is above the 95th percentile for height and between the 90th and 95th percentile for weight. That's pretty generic I guess since it's the internet. It does show that she's pretty big...which we already knew :0)
Avery is getting a blood test done which will give us an idea of whether she might outgrow the peanut allergy. This doctor said that it was a good sign that she had multiple exposures with only a mild reaction. Yay!
As for the baby goes...I will be 26 weeks tomorrow. A little reminder of what that means:
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about 1 2/3 pounds and measures 14 inches (about the size of a scallion) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.
On Saturday I experienced swelling for the first time. I never swelled with Avery. Saturday my feet were huge and my legs were aching. Thankfully I was able to come home and elevate my feet and drink some water. I haven't had any issues since. I had walked around a baby expo that day and Whole Foods then went and sat in a movie theater for a while.
David's been working hard on the garage. It's looking good. Nothing new with him really. I've been trying to get reading done for my certification. Which means I've been having to go to the library because I can't get it done at home. 9 books to go, 2 videos to watch and report on, 1 essay, observe and document a birth (2 but have already seen 1), compile a list of community resources, attend all workshops and finish my study guide...That's all that's left :)
Thursday, July 11, 2013
23 weeks
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| Here I am at 23 weeks and 2 days with baby David. |
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| Here I am at 23 weeks with Avery. I can see I'm carrying David (that sounds so weird to say) higher than Avery. I'm wearing the same pants. I also love to wear tank tops! We can't wait for our little man to get here!!! |
Monday, June 17, 2013
Baby Boy
On Friday, June 14, we found out that we are having a little boy!
David got to hear the heart beat and see the baby so I think that made it more real for him, just as it did with Avery. They actually gave me a dvd of the whole ultrasound, not just still pictures.
I never wanted to say for sure but I kind of had a feeling this baby was a boy. I even referred to him as a "he" once and David gave me a questioning look and said "he??"
We are really excited to have a son.
I'm looking forward to all things boy :)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
3 More Days
My Avery girl is going to be a good big sister.
Ever since I watched my neighbor's baby, Avery has been more interested in her dolls. She will hold them to her shoulder and pat their back and shhh them.
Occasionally, they poop and she has to change their diaper :)
Friday the 15th we find out whether she'll have a little sister or brother. Everyone says they think/hope/know it's a boy. We'll see!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Baby #2!!!
Avery is 30 months old. I can't believe she is almost 3!!!
She loves Dora the Explorer and Go Diego Go!
She would live on pickles alone if I'd let her.
She loves salt and pepper on her food much to David's dismay. The other day we ran out of salt and he sliced up some cucumbers for her. I told him to just pretend like he put salt on them, so he did and handed her the plate. She took a bite of cucumber, stood there and looked at it and turned around to David and asked for salt. There was no tricking her. So he was able to get a tad bit out of an old shaker and put it on. She took a bite and it passed her inspection so off she went with her plate of cucumbers.
She absolutely adores playing outside with the neighbor kids and yells "friends!" when she sees them. She especially loves the 11 year old across the street, Kayla.
She's getting to be such a big girl and she just makes my heart want to burst!
In other news, March 1st we found out we are expecting another baby Irving! I am 13 weeks and 1 day. I was looking back at this blog and reading where I was at this time in my last pregnancy and it's pretty much the same.
I am only a few months behind Amy and found out that a high school friend is due Oct 24 and I'm due Nov 5th! Another high school friend is due in August I think. The girl across the street is pregnant and my neighbor has a 4 week old baby. Something is in the water I guess :0)
I'm super excited for Avery to be a big sister!
I had been trying to study for my certification to become a natural childbirth instructor but I've been too sick so thankfully they've let me change which workshop I'm attending to next February. First it was going to be in October but that was too close to my due date so they bumped me up to July. I just can't get everything done by then. I can't wait until I can start teaching classes!
I know that only about 3 people are going to read this. I took most everyone else off the list. That's ok. I want this part of life recorded for this baby too :)
She loves Dora the Explorer and Go Diego Go!
She would live on pickles alone if I'd let her.
She loves salt and pepper on her food much to David's dismay. The other day we ran out of salt and he sliced up some cucumbers for her. I told him to just pretend like he put salt on them, so he did and handed her the plate. She took a bite of cucumber, stood there and looked at it and turned around to David and asked for salt. There was no tricking her. So he was able to get a tad bit out of an old shaker and put it on. She took a bite and it passed her inspection so off she went with her plate of cucumbers.
She absolutely adores playing outside with the neighbor kids and yells "friends!" when she sees them. She especially loves the 11 year old across the street, Kayla.
She's getting to be such a big girl and she just makes my heart want to burst!
In other news, March 1st we found out we are expecting another baby Irving! I am 13 weeks and 1 day. I was looking back at this blog and reading where I was at this time in my last pregnancy and it's pretty much the same.
I am only a few months behind Amy and found out that a high school friend is due Oct 24 and I'm due Nov 5th! Another high school friend is due in August I think. The girl across the street is pregnant and my neighbor has a 4 week old baby. Something is in the water I guess :0)
I'm super excited for Avery to be a big sister!
I had been trying to study for my certification to become a natural childbirth instructor but I've been too sick so thankfully they've let me change which workshop I'm attending to next February. First it was going to be in October but that was too close to my due date so they bumped me up to July. I just can't get everything done by then. I can't wait until I can start teaching classes!
I know that only about 3 people are going to read this. I took most everyone else off the list. That's ok. I want this part of life recorded for this baby too :)
26 Months
A few little tidbits about our girl.
She's almost 27 months.
She loves to eat. She asks to eat all day long. Here are some of her favorites:
-"ice cream" which is really frozen yogurt in a tube.
-still loves pickles.
-French's fried onions
-suckers
-corn on the cob
-cereal
-salad
She eats the best at breakfast.
She has moved on from Elmo. Her new TV favorites are Caillou, Blues Clues, The Backyardigans (Birds, she calls them) and Mickey Mouse (mouse she says).
She likes to wear hats.
She likes bust out in song. She likes for us to sing while she plays an instrument.
She has an obsession with sticking her hand in her diaper/pants.
She loves to take baths and asks to often.
Every day when her daddy comes home she repeatedly asks to jump (David throwing her on the bed) and play. REPEATEDLY!
She loves to paint and draw.
She can count to ten and literally wakes up counting. I even heard her count backwards: 3,2,1!
She's almost 27 months.
She loves to eat. She asks to eat all day long. Here are some of her favorites:
-"ice cream" which is really frozen yogurt in a tube.
-still loves pickles.
-French's fried onions
-suckers
-corn on the cob
-cereal
-salad
She eats the best at breakfast.
She has moved on from Elmo. Her new TV favorites are Caillou, Blues Clues, The Backyardigans (Birds, she calls them) and Mickey Mouse (mouse she says).
She likes to wear hats.
She likes bust out in song. She likes for us to sing while she plays an instrument.
She has an obsession with sticking her hand in her diaper/pants.
She loves to take baths and asks to often.
Every day when her daddy comes home she repeatedly asks to jump (David throwing her on the bed) and play. REPEATEDLY!
She loves to paint and draw.
She can count to ten and literally wakes up counting. I even heard her count backwards: 3,2,1!
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