16 Weeks (6/8/12)

Phew! Barely got this one done before I turn 17 weeks tomorrow!

How far along? 16 weeks

Size of baby: 4.3-4.7 inches and 2.75 ounces. About the size of an avocado. I'd like to clarify that on the length of the baby, they measure from head to butt and don't include the legs. I think they start measuring with legs next week.

Weight gain: I'd say around 5 lbss. I feel like I have gained 20!

Maternity clothes: Still the bellaband with my jeans and occasionally a maternity shirt. I wore maternity jeans last night because my only pair of jeans that fit were getting washed. Let me tell you how comfy maternity jeans are. I am going to try and avoid them a little bit longer but man I was comfortable getting my hair done.

Stretch marks: Nope. Praise the lord. I'm sure their bound to happen though.

Sleep: Ahhh I love my boppy pillow. I don't know how I am going to survive this weekend in Vegas without it. I also wake up at 11 something and 3 something to pee every.single.night. I think my body is preparing me extra early for the baby.

Symptoms: Felt really great this week! No headaches and no cramping

Best moment this week: Wearing a tankini...not!!! Going to the lake with my family and thinking about how next year we will get to bring the baby!

Movement: Nope. They say any day now.

Food cravings: Cheeto puffs!!! I'm usually just a cheetos girl but this week I have been tearing up the puffs. I gotta stop buying them cause it's sickening how fast I can eat a bag.

Gender: 2 weeks from tomorrow!!!! We are both thinking boy but we shall soon find out. I'm just ready to buy this bambino some clothes!

What I miss: Sleeping on my back. I keep waking up on my back and quickly turning back to my side so I don't deprive the baby of oxygen! I tried putting a pillow behind me so I don't roll over but it doesn't help.

Milestones: Getting closer to the half way mark!

5th Annual Long Family Vacay

Every summer we head to Milford lake with my dads side of the family. This past weekend was the 5th year we have went and we hope to continue this for many more years. Since our family keeps growing, we had to rent 2 of the big cabins this year. These cabins are the luxury of all cabins. Huge kitchens, 2 living areas, 5+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, flat screens, cable TV, AWESOMENESS! We say we are going camping but this is the farthest thing from camping. Check out the website for more pictures of the cabins.

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We got there early evening Friday and hung out on the patio of the "kids cabin" while dinner was on the grill. We had a pretty late dinner and then tucked the kids in bed and hung out on the patio some more. I finally called it a night around 11 and figured the others would be coming to bed shortly behind me. I continued to wake up every hour wondering when the fools were coming to bed. I finally had to download a white noise app to cover up their loudness. At 3:30, I finally went downstairs and told them to get their butts in bed. My how things have changed :) 

 

 

 Your welcome Amy :)

I was up at 7am to get ready for our 8am pontoon rental. I of course was the first one up and after peeking in my sisters room, saw Aiden was awake but being captive by his sleepy parents. I signaled him to come out with me and we hung out till 8 when we woke the house up. They weren't thrilled to be waking up after 4 hours of sleep but this momma hen was ready to get on the pontoon! After a quick breakfast, we finally made it to the pontoon...an hour late! The lake was pretty rough so we ended up finding a nice beach and just chilling there. We took the boat out for a little and let the kids take turns driving it. The pontoon had to be back by noon so we drove it in (after almost sinking in waves), had lunch and the majority of us took a nap with the kids. Then it was time for the beach again where we stayed until dinner time. 

We had another yummy dinner that night followed by smores and a game of Minute To Win It. Everyone called it an early night that night and got some much needed sleep. We slept in, ate breakfast and had to start packing up cars and cleaning the cabins. We had such a fun weekend and made so many fun memories. There were countless times I was trying to catch my breath from laughing so hard. We can't wait to take the little bambino next year!

My sister is special. Love how Elsie is looking at her like what the f?!

This sure is going to look different next year

15 Weeks (6/1/12)

How far along? 15 weeks 

Size of baby: 4-4.5 in. and 1.75 oz. About the size of an orange

Weight gain: 3 pounds. I feel like I have gained 20!

Maternity clothes: Still the bellaband with my jeans and occasionally a maternity shirt but their still too loose.

Stretch marks: Nope. Rub, rub, rubbin that cocoa butter lotion on twice a day

Sleep:SO much better since my awesome siblings got me the boppy body pillow. That thing is my best friend. Still waking a few times a night to use the restroom though. 

Symptoms: Occasionally cramping but doctor said that's just everything stretching and growing and completely normal. Gotta make some room for that growing baby!

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat today! 152-156bpm

Movement: Nope. I'm dying to feel it

Food cravings: There wasn't anything this week I HAD to have. I might have made Derek go get me an ice cream sandwich Friday night but I haven't been too demanding besides that night.

Gender: June 29! Derek is determined it's a boy and I am completely clueless since hearing the heartbeat today and it's not as high anymore. Doctor said 120-160bpm is normal for this time so technically I am on the higher end but she said not to believe the high heart rate means girls and low heart rate means boy. So today I am saying boy.

What I miss: My jeans being able to fit! The bellaband works pretty good but I would rather be able to button my jeans. Don't think it will be too much longer before I bust out the maternity jeans.

Milestones: In 2nd trimester. 25 weeks to go!

Successful Surprise 30th

Back in March, Amy's best friend emailed us wanting to do a surprise party for Amy's 30th.I was nervous Amber, Josh and me wouldn't be able to hold it in for 2.5 months but we were able to pull it off! Since Amy's June schedule is so hectic, we had to do the party early even though her birthday isn't until the 22 of June.

Brandi  booked a Cupcakes and Cocktails partyt at a bakery in Wichita. Amy thought her and Brandi were just stopping to get preggo Brandi a cupcake before going out to dinner. Little did she know, she would walk into a room full of her friends and family. She had absolutely NO idea!

The cupcakes were already baked but we learned how to fill, frost and decorate them. The girls that weren't pregnant, got coordinating cocktails to go with the cupcake we were making. They made us pregnant girls virgin ones. 

Us girls had so much fun and the staff there was a lot of fun. Brandi did a fantastic job pulling this all off.

We went to dinner at a Mexican place afterwards and the birthday girl was treated to a very large drink that came out on fire!

Happy early birthday, Amy. I couldn't ask for a better sister and I am so happy we pulled off this special surprise for you. Get ready to celebrate at Milford and Vegas!!!

Memorial Weekend

I love that my birthday falls on or close to Memorial weekend. It's always a weekend full of friends, family and good times. This year, we invited everyone to our house. I'll let the pictures do the talking but we had an amazing weekend and couldn't have asked for better weather.

My birthday fell on Tuesday and even though the weekend was a good enough birthday for me, we met my mom, brother, Tara, Amber and Aiden at Buffalo Wild Wings to celebrate. My siblings rock and got me a Bobby body pillow so I can get some sleep at night, my mom got me some tank tops that will hopefully fit this summer, and my brother also brought AMAZING cupcakes. Derek took me Monday to get a new phone! They talked me out of an Iphone at Verizon but I have 14 days to decide if they were right or not. Anyone have some pros and cons of the Iphone? Overall, great Memorial weekend and birthday. 

So thankful for all who have and presently serve for our country and also for those loved ones who have passed away.

14 Weeks (5/25/12)

I am looking ROUGH in this picture. I was in a swim suit all weekend so I quickly changed out of my pajamas tonight to do a  pic before the week went by without a pic

How far along? 14 weeks 

Size of baby: 3.5-4 in. and 1 oz. About the size of a lemon 

Weight gain: We bought a scale this week and sometimes it says I am up 3 lbs and sometimes it says what I was at my last doctors appt. So who knows!

Maternity clothes: Still the bellaband with my jeans and I wore a maternity shirt last week but their still a little too loose

Stretch marks: Nope. Rub, rub, rubbin that cocoa butter lotion on twice a day

Sleep: Not so good anymore. The only sleeping on my side is starting to not be so comfortable all.night.long. Going to get a body pillow soon 

Symptoms: Headaches are back. Usually only 1-2 a week but their pretty painful. Been taking tylenol which helps for awhile. 

Best moment this week: People noticing the bump this weekend. I think it really popped out this week

Movement: Nope. I lay in bed every night and hope to feel something but nothing yet 

Food cravings: I have had cotton candy, cotton candy popsicles and cotton candy frozen yogurt all this week. I have always been a cotton candy lover though. Pizza always sounds good too.

Gender: June 29! Derek has been calling it a boy and I am leaning towards a girl. Most people think it's a girl and even refer to it as a she. We shall find out in a month!

What I miss: Summery alcoholic beverages. There is something about summertime and alcohol that go hand in hand.  

Milestones: Officially in 2nd trimester!