Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Graceyn Update!

I figured I may want to keep record of what Graceyn is doing at almost 23 months old (what????)


Sleep? This one stinks! Since she forced us to switch her to a toddler bed (by climbing out) in March she has rarely slept all night in her room. Where does she end up? Right in between mommy and daddy of course! It's just easier on all of us to start the night in our bed so we don't have to get her at 2 am! We are hoping renovating her room to a BIG GIRL room before the baby comes will change her sleep habits!



Eating? Girl loves everything food! Fruits, veggies, carbs, cheese, sweets, you name it! There's not much she won't eat! But she has spells where she eats like a bird or a hog. She's funny. She loves to drink milk, water, and orange juice. She's also starting to enjoy momma's chocolate milk :)



Potty? When she wants to. She knows when she needs to go and she usually prefers her diaper and then tells us to change it! I'm trying to bribe her into potty training lol



Words? Little parrot says EVERYTHING. And she's very clear. Many people are impressed with her vocabulary, I think it's because we have always talked to her like a person and not like a baby. She tells you what she wants and uses complete sentences a lot. Some favorite phrases:

Where's (insert anything here) at?
Somebody in the bathroom? 
Hey guys!
Come on momma!
Get up dad!

And she knows her ABCs!!



Funnies? She constantly kills me with her personality. She's the funniest little thing! From her actions to her words to her facial expressions - they are all hilarious!!

We are beginning to plan her 2nd birthday party! It's going to be Minnie Mouse which is her current obsession. I'm having a hard time accepting that she's a toddler now and not a baby :( She needs me less and less each day.... 

Blessed.

Monday, July 28, 2014

25 weeks!

How far along? 25 weeks!

Symptoms: Some minor aches and pains. Nothing too terrible. Urinary frequency has begun...

Total Weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed lately... 7 pounds total the last time I weighed. At this point with Graceyn I was at 14 pounds!!

Sleep: I need more ;) I am surviving on 6 hours each night and minimal caffeine.

Food Cravings: I still love chocolate milk! Everything gives me acid reflux, yuck!

Best Moment this week: Graceyn is more aware of "baby brother sister" and how "he" (what she says) lives in mommas belly. She hugged "him" the other night and melted mine and Jarrods hearts!

Movement: It moves all the time anymore! Doesn't like when I lay my arm on my belly though.

Labor signs: None thank goodness! I'm getting an occasional Braxton Hicks or just baby laying funny and making it feel tight!

Gender: No clue and not finding out! But we have decided on a boys name and have a few girls names we like!

Belly button in or out: In-ish. It's working on making its way out.

What I miss:   Normal feelings. Lol pregnancy hormones are nuts!

What I am looking forward to: Continuing a smooth pregnancy. After my next appointment I begin every 2 week appointments! It's going by so fast.

Milestones: VIABILITY!!!

Weekly wisdom: Be thankful. I've been in the NICU for clinicals for school and I'm just thankful to have had a healthy baby with my first pregnancy and I pray the same happens with this one.

Blessed.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

24 weeks!!



How far along? 24 weeks!  Viability (but don't come anytime soon baby)

Symptoms: Some minor aches and pains. Nothing too terrible.

Total Weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed lately... But I think I'm at a total of 7 pounds according to my doc.

Sleep: I need more ;)

Food Cravings: I still love chocolate milk! Starting to want fruit too.

Best Moment this week: Sweet baby moves constantly! Just love feeling it! 

Movement: It moves all the time anymore! Doesn't like when I lay my arm on my belly though.

Labor signs: None thank goodness! Think I'm getting an occasional Braxton Hicks or just baby laying funny and making it feel tight!

Gender: No clue and not finding out! But we have decided on a boys name and have a few girls names we like!

Belly button in or out: In-ish. It's working on making its way out.

What I miss:   Normal feelings. Lol pregnancy hormones are nuts!

What I am looking forward to: Continuing a smooth pregnancy. After my next appointment I begin every 2 week appointments! It's going by so fast.

Milestones: VIABILITY!!!

Weekly wisdom: Be thankful. I've been in the NICU for clinicals for school and I'm just thankful to have had a healthy baby with my first pregnancy and I pray the same happens with this one.

Blessed.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

23 weeks!

How far along? 23 weeks! 

Symptoms: Nothing and I'm ok with that!

Total Weight gain/loss: Went to the doctor today and I've only gained 2 pounds since last appointment - woohoo! Sure feels like more haha

Sleep: I need more ;)

Food Cravings: I really love chocolate milk right now! Jarrod said that I'll be diabetic lol

Best Moment this week: Good doctors appointment - same heart rate - baby's growing good!

Movement: It's mainly active in the mornings and and when I lay down at night.

Labor signs: None thank goodness! Think I'm getting an occasional Braxton Hicks or just baby laying funny and making it feel tight!

Gender: No clue and not finding out! But we have decided on a boys name and have a few girls names we like!

Belly button in or out: In!

What I miss:  CAFFEINE! I could use 5 cups of coffee a day right now!

What I am looking forward to: Continuing a smooth pregnancy. After my next appointment I begin every 2 week appointments! It's going by so fast.

Milestones: On the downhill slide now ;) Next big thing is glucose test (yuck!). Haven't done a bump picture since 16 weeks, maybe I'll get around to it this week!

Weekly wisdom: Be thankful. I've been in the NICU for clinicals for school and I'm just thankful to have had a healthy baby with my first pregnancy and I pray the same happens with this one.

Blessed.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

22 weeks!

How far along? 22 weeks! 

Symptoms: Nothing and I'm ok with that!

Total Weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed, don't really want to haha

Sleep: I need more ;)

Food Cravings: I really love chocolate milk right now! Jarrod said that I'll be diabetic lol

Best Moment this week: Baby is starting to move a lot. Sometimes it feels like it has the hiccups!

Movement: It's mainly active in the mornings and and when I lay down at night.

Labor signs: None thank goodness! Think I'm getting an occasional Braxton Hicks or just baby laying funny and making it feel tight!

Gender: No clue and not finding out! 

Belly button in or out: In!

What I miss:  CAFFEINE! I could use 5 cups of coffee a day right now!

What I am looking forward to: Continuing a smooth pregnancy. Another dr appt next week!

Milestones: On the downhill slide now ;) Next big thing is glucose test (yuck!). Haven't done a bump picture since 16 weeks, maybe I'll get around to it this week!

Weekly wisdom: Be thankful. I've been in the NICU for clinicals for school and I'm just thankful to have had a healthy baby with my first pregnancy and I pray the same happens with this one.

Blessed.