18 to go!

Life in General

It seems like life is really speedy by these days. We had another short work week last week, and then Tim and I headed to Fargo for the beet convention and an overnight stay! It was fun to catch up with friends, do some shopping, and just have some time to relax!

We also had a retirement party for my mother in law last weekend. Of course we couldn't get by without going to see Santa, too! Or at least try.....Corbin wouldn't get close to him at all, and just wanted to enjoy his cookie instead. So, at least we have pictures to prove we tried :)

We got a train to go around the Christmas tree this year, and it has definitely been a hit!! It's so fun watching how excited Corbin gets when it's on! I think I'm pretty much done Christmas shopping, and now pretty much done wrapping! Can't wait to finish out our busy December and then celebrate Christmas!

Pregnancy Symptoms

I've been hit hard with the hip pain. We've at least narrowed it down to a muscle that's giving me trouble. I've done a lot of research on this, finding that this is very common, and finding relief after my massage on Monday. I'm also feeling like this belly has really popped out lately!

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of a spaghetti squash (11" and 1lb). Baby is SO busy moving all the time, I'm wondering if he/she is ever going to sleep after birth!! haha. Best feeling ever :)

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  22 weeks, 3 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a spaghetti squash
Weight gain/loss:  nothing this week; up 2 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Hip pain is starting to interfere

Best moment this week? Every time baby wiggles around
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Nothing in particular
Food aversions: Nothing here either
Gender: Still unsure...
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Yes! Pretty steady! The best.
What I miss? Being able to walk without pain!
What I'm looking forward to: So many things going on between now and Christmas!
Milestones: All my Christmas shopping done early!

A few of Corbin's favorite things

Since there's been so much baby talk, it's time for a Corbin post! I did these questions on his 1st birthday, and he's already changed so much!! Updated answers in RED

Nicknames: Corbie, Corbie D, Monk

Clothes size: 2T, Starting 3T

Shoe size: 7, Starting 8

Diaper size: 5, Starting 6!

Birthday Party Theme: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Loves to Play: Tractors, Chasing Jersey around, turning off lights and saying "Corbie? Where'dya go? Oh no!" and hanging out under a blanket.

Likes to help with: Laundry, Unloading the Dishwasher, Vacuuming, Still obsessed with the "diwahwah", Picking out which diaper to put on

Always talks about: Tractors and Jersey, "Meemo" (Finding Nemo), skating, blaming someone else (Harper did it!)

Favorite Toy: All of the tractors, Jersey's sheep, his nativity set!

Favorite Food: Hot dogs and Mac and Cheese, Mane-o Thoop! (or any kind of "thoop")

Favorite Animal: Jersey

Favorite Book: Moo, Baa, LaLaLa, Not the Hippopotamus, The Goodnight Book, Just Me and My Babysitter, Just Me and My Puppy, any Mickey books, and books that make noise.

Favorite TV show/Movie: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, MEEMO! (Finding Nemo), and Disney sing along songs

Best Friend: Harper Hann and Elsie Mathews, I think we can officially add Axel to this list!

Favorite snack: Apples or Olives, "Own-aes" (oranges), and cheetos

Favorite things to do: Play outside, FaceTime, "Driving" anything, Seeing the pickup, Go on the pontoon, Play Elmo on the iPad, Pretend cooking/grilling, Getting the "meal" (mail), Riding in the combine/tractor, Going down the slide, Going to Kim's, Talking on the phone--particularly to his Grandparents! Skating! Especially because Harper goes...("Harper skating!" every Monday night), Playing in the "(s)now"

Officially counting down! 19 to go!

Life in General

It was so great to have a short week! Our week started off with the birth of our new niece!! Norah Jean was born on Tuesday. We had so much fun snuggling her!

Then it was ultrasound day!!!!!! Baby C was moving around the whole time! It was so fun watching him/her suck their thumb, kick, swallow, and just stretch out! everything turned out perfect, and we didn't get any hint of the gender!

THEN, it was Thanksgiving! We had a great meal and some game playing out at the farm on Thursday, then headed up to Hallock later on Friday to spend the rest of the weekend with family! Corbin and Axel had a great time together, as always, and my Uncle and Aunt came up from the cities to surprise everyone! It was a great weekend and we couldn't wait to go home and take a nap on Sunday!

Pregnancy Symptoms

I've been feeling pretty great overall this week! My hip pain has started back up again, but that's because I'm due for a massage next week---never fails!! Time to push through! Overall, though, the 2nd trimester has been great!

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of a large banana! (10.5" and 3/4 lb!) Baby is headed into a big growth spurt and is so busy moving around! I sure hope this kid likes to sleep like his/her brother!!!!

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  21 weeks 2 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a large banana
Weight gain/loss:  up .5lb; up 2 lb total
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Hip pain is starting to interfere

Best moment this week? Ultrasound day!!!!!!!!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Chinese food, finally! Had an aversion to it for the longest time! Guess what's for supper tonight?!
Food aversions: Nothing really in particular this week
Gender: After our ultrasound, Tim's still thinking girl, and I'm still trying to prepare myself that it's not a girl
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Yes! Pretty steady! The best.
What I miss? Sleeping on my stomach
What I'm looking forward to: So many things going on between now and Christmas!
Milestones: Officially counting down!!!

Halfway!!!

Life in General

The week started off with skating as usual, then by the end of the week we headed to get Corbin a hair cut. That guy's hair grows faster than anyone else's I've ever seen! I also got pampered with some highlights and a trim, too!

This weekend was super productive! On Saturday we put up all of the Christmas decorations, the tree, and the outside lights! It looks so festive and fun, especially in the evenings. I wish the lighted garland could stay up all year, because it makes the house all cozy! Corbin had a blast putting ornaments on the tree and setting up his nativity set!

It was a nice weekend at home before our lives turn busy! I don't think we have a week/weekend until after New Years that isn't busy. Gotta love this time of year!

Pregnancy Symptoms

This week is starting off really uneasy. Starting Sunday night and continuing today, I've been feeling like my insides are really squished, I'm exhausted even after getting good sleep, and just feel nauseous and yucky. I don't remember feeling like this at all with Corbin after the first trimester. I guess baby likes to remind me he/she's in there, since the majority of life is focused around a toddler! Oh, and heartburn. Can't forget about that! I have tums with 24/7.

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of a small cantaloupe! Crazy! I sure feel like that's what I've got in my belly. Movements have started to become more frequent and strong, especially in the evenings. It's so fun!! Baby is working on taste buds this week and practicing swallowing amniotic fluid. Ultrasound on Wednesday--stay tuned!!

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  20 weeks
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a small cantaloupe
Weight gain/loss:  Even from last week, up 1.5 total.
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Not bad this week

Best moment this week? Decorating for Christmas!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Nothing--at all.
Food aversions: Nothing at the moment--but lots of smells are deterring me from food.
Gender: Boy maybe? I've gone back and forth so many times--wishful thinking? Preparing for the opposite?
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? a little more often!
What I miss? Sleeping ALL night long!
What I'm looking forward to: Ultrasound on Wednesday!!!
Milestones: Halfway done!! Let the countdown begin!

19 Weeks--Baby #2!

Life in General

This past weekend we put up a few Christmas decorations!! Yay! I have been in the holiday mood for quite a while now. I know people say Thanksgiving hasn't even happened yet, but who says your house can't have lighted garland up for Thanksgiving?! It certainly doesn't look like fall outside anymore!

Corbin's favorite meal lately is "thoop"! Specifically "Mane-o thoop!" He's such a character. His new favorite saying is, "thank you, Mommy" for every little thing! He's been busy with skating on Monday nights (going great so far!), daycare all day, and chasing Jersey around in the evenings. He also loves to do his favorite chores of unloading the dishwasher and laundry. He's such a good helper!

On Sunday, we had a girls get-together and did some string art! I'd never done it before, and it was so fun!

 

Pregnancy Symptoms

I've been feeling pretty great overall this week. The only thing I've been dealing with is a cold/sinus thing that I'm not sure is pregnancy related at all or not. My throat gets sore at night and everything drains in the morning. Baby has been busy in the evenings! Movements I've felt haven't been super strong yet, but definitely know there's something in there!

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of a mango! (8.5oz, 6"). Baby's brain is growing and developing all kinds of senses this week! Baby can also start to hear muffled sounds from the outside as well as my heartbeat :)

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  19 weeks, 2 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a mango.
Weight gain/loss:  Down 1, up 1.5 total.
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Not bad this week

Best moment this week? Hanging out with Corbin on Saturday night--he was so fun and good!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Nothing
Food aversions: Nothing at the moment
Gender: Think girl, but mentally preparing for boy
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? a little more often!
What I miss? Sleeping ALL night long!
What I'm looking forward to: Ultrasound next Wednesday!!!
Milestones: Christmas decorations partially up!

          19 weeks with Corbin                                                           19 weeks with #2!

18 weeks!

Life in General

I don't have much for pictures to share this week! Corbin had his first week of skating last week!! He was a little nervous at first, but with Grandpa's help and Grandma to skate to, we got through the half hour! He was MUCH more excited to go skating this week and actually did really well!! I think he'll be a natural!

The it was opening deer hunting weekend! Corbin had some good bonding time with his Dad, while Mom sat in a tree stand all weekend with no sign of any deer.

Pregnancy Symptoms

This week has been pretty off and on. The mornings seem to be rough again with some slight nausea, and a bad gag reflex. I've had this little cold or whatever since the beginning of pregnancy, and now it's bad in my sinuses again. If it's not gone by my next appointment (the 25th), I'm going to see if we can do anything for it. My Dr kept saying it was normal, but this has been going on for months now without any relief---and now dry coughing because of the drip. I got a massage on Monday morning for these darn hips, and man did it feel great!! Hopefully with all the stretches I'm doing, it will hold until my next massage!

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of a sweet potato!! Baby is busy yawning, hiccuping, swallowing, and sucking! Baby is also busy moving around in there!

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  18 weeks, 3 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of a sweet potato.
Weight gain/loss:  Up 1.5, back to pre-preg weight
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Not bad this week

Best moment this week? Feeling baby moving like crazy on Tuesday!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: Nothing
Food aversions: Nothing at the moment
Gender: Indifferent still
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Little flutters
What I miss? Sleeping ALL night long!
What I'm looking forward to: Ultrasound in 2 weeks!
Milestones: All caught up on Family Yearbook 2015!

Halloween & 17 weeks!

Life in General

Started off last week with a Dr appt! Baby's heart rate was in the 160's and turns out I'm measuring a week ahead. My Dr was wondering if we'd had an ultrasound yet, and he looked at those measurements and baby was right on time, so he is chalking it up to my short torso for now :)

Then came Halloween! After many costume debates, Mickey Mouse was the winner. Corbin was a little unhappy about the thought of putting his "jammies" on in the middle of the afternoon. We went trick or treating a few places, and he finally got the hang of getting candy/treats in his pumpkin! Axel was The Grinch, and the boys are just as cute as can be together! Everyone enjoyed Dad's "haunted yard" and he's already planning for next year!

Pregnancy Symptoms

For the most part I have been feeling great this week. I have had a few days/times where I've really felt yucky. I also had a day where I couldn't eat ENOUGH and felt like I was starving all day. Still having issues with my hips, mostly just at night. Heartburn also started this week! Don't go too far without the Tums!

Baby Updates

Baby C is now about the size of an onion (5")! Baby is starting to put on some fat, and bones are started to harden.

Weekly Questions

Exact Weeks/Days Pregnant:  17 weeks, 3 days
What size is the baby right now?  Approximately the size of an onion.
Weight gain/loss:  No change, down 1.5 overall.
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks?  Nothing new
Sleep? Not wonderful

Best moment this week? Hearing baby's heartbeat and bringing Corbin trick or treating!
Symptoms: See above :)
Food cravings: A good, cold deli meat sandwich--which is off limits
Food aversions: Nothing at the moment!
Gender: Indifferent about it now...
Belly button in or out? In
Movement? Little flutters
What I miss? Sleeping ALL night long!
What I'm looking forward to: Massage on Monday morning!
Milestones: Made plans (concert plans!) for 3-4 weeks after due date! Hope it all works out!