Week 19

Your Baby: Week 19

Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.

How far along? 19 weeks

Weight gain/loss: Down 13 pounds

Maternity clothes? Nope

Stretch marks?

None.

Sleep? Sleep is still pretty good, although it would be better if Austin would sleep through the night :)

Best moment this week? Christmas this past weekend

Food cravings? Nothing

Gender:

Team Green this time around

Belly button in or out?

In

Movement?

Flutters here and there, nothing consistent yet

What I miss?

Eating

What I'm looking forward to:

Leaving tomorrow for Dallas :)

Milestones: Nothing this week

Project 52- Week 50

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
Don't mind the crooked tree topper :)

Winter Craft

Keeping a toddler entertained when it is freezing outside is a bit of a challenge. Especially when you are pregnant and not feeling 100%. Thankfully Austin love to paint and JoAnn's Fabrics had wooden masks on sale for $1 a piece. Perfect craft for a cold winter day.

We let them dry during nap time

Feeling Crafty Follow-Up

Last Friday I posted a sneak peek of a craft project that I worked on for Austin one day while he was napping. He loves our Christmas tree, so I decided to make him his own that we could put on the wall and he could decorate all day long. I found the inspiration on Pinterest, and needless to say Austin's Felt Tree was a hit. Oh and please excuse the ugliness of the floors, we are in the process of putting down new tile.

Week 18

Your Baby: Week 18

Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.

How far along? 18 weeks

Weight gain/loss: Down 14 pounds

Maternity clothes? Not yet, although I did buy some leggings this past weekend.

Stretch marks?

None.

Sleep? Sleep is alright

Best moment this week? Michael was off last week so we enjoyed lots of family time.

Food cravings? Nothing

Gender:

Team Green this time around

Belly button in or out?

In

Movement?

Flutters here and there, nothing consistent yet

What I miss?

Eating

What I'm looking forward to:

Christmas this weekend

Milestones: Nothing this week

Project 52- Week 49

Feeling crafty...
More to next Tues :)

Project 52- Week 48

Little blurry but that doesn't take away from his cuteness!!

16 Weeks

Your Baby: Week 16

Watch what you say... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender.

How far along? 16 weeks

Weight gain/loss: Down 14.5 pounds I chalk a few of those lost pounds to the fact that I had the flu this weekend

Maternity clothes? Not yet

Stretch marks?

None.

Sleep? Sleep is ok, getting up maybe once a night to pee.

Best moment this week? My stomach flu is finally gone!!

Food cravings? Nothing, I still have an aversion to most foods.

Gender:

Team Green this time around

Belly button in or out?

In

Movement?

I "think" I might have felt a flutter

What I miss?

Eating

What I'm looking forward to:

Feeling 100% better from this stupid stomach flu

Milestones: All my blood work came back negative for the second trimester screening which is good.

Project 52- Week 47

What Fall does to our backyard

Thankful Thursday

Thanksgiving might be my favorite food holiday, and this years feast did not disappoint. There were about 12-, including Michael's family that came down from Virginia. of us that enjoyed tons of food.

Menu

Appetiziers
Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach dip
Cheese, meats, and crackers

Dinner
Fried turkey
Oven roasted turkey
Ham
Stuffing
Mashed potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Coleslaw
Cranberry Sauce
Bread

Dessert
Pumpkin pie
Red velvet cheesecake
Lemon meringue pie
Chocolate chip cookies
Pumpkin Roll


Here are a few pictures from last weeks Thanksgiving.

Almost Wordless Wednesday

I was downloading some pictures from Thanksgiving and found some pictures from a few months back that I never took off. Enjoy!!

15 Weeks

Your Baby: Week 15

Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.

How far along? 15 weeks

Weight gain/loss: Down 12 pounds

Maternity clothes? Not yet

Stretch marks?

None.

Sleep? Sleep is ok, getting up maybe once a night to pee.

Best moment this week? The morning sickness is getting better, and I am not throwing up everyday.

Food cravings? Nothing, I still have an aversion to most foods.

Gender:

Team Green this time around

Belly button in or out?

In

Movement?

Still to early to feel anything.

What I miss?

Sleeping comfortably on my stomach

What I'm looking forward to:

Not being sick 24/7.

Milestones: Austin told us he wants a sister and not a brother.

Project 52- Week 46

My cute little tree I bought today while out Black Friday shopping!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

Here is a little vintage Austin from his First Thanksgiving!!

14 Weeks

Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

How far along? 14 weeks

Weight gain/loss: Down 14 pounds

Maternity clothes? Not yet

Stretch marks?

None.

Sleep? Sleep is ok, getting up maybe once a night to pee.

Best moment this week? Last week we got to see Baby B at our NST scan.

Food cravings? Nothing, I still have an aversion to all foods!

Gender:

Team Green this time around

Belly button in or out?

In

Movement?

Still to early to feel anything.

What I miss?

I miss not being able to eat without getting sick!

What I'm looking forward to:

Not being sick 24/7.

Milestones: Officially in the 2nd trimester as of today.

Project 52- Week 45

Poor kid must have been tired...

Adding One More to Our Family

Michael, and I are excited to announce that Austin will be getting a baby brother or sister in May 2012. That is right, I am pregnant!!! I am just over 13 weeks along and I am just as sick as I was with Austin. I was really hoping for an easier pregnancy this time around, but no such luck :( Oh well, as long as the baby is healthy I can suck it up for 9 months.

Yesterday we had our NST scan and everything looked great. Baby B was quite active and it took 2 sonogram techs over 1 1/2 hours to get the measurements they needed. I also had to get blood work done and should have those results in sometime next week.


Sorry for the crappy picture, we don't have a scanner right now so I had to take a picture of the ultrasound pic.

Kreativ Blogger

I am so excited to announce that I have been awarded my FIRST blogger award. My friend Barbara at Footprints in the Sand has graciously awarded me with the Kreativ Blogger Award. I love reading about all of Barbara and her families adventurers living abroad in Chamalieres, France. Not to mention she has an adorable 2 year that is just as obsessed with Mickey Mouse as Austin!!
The rules of the award are simple, share seven random things about me and pass on the award to other lucky bloggers. Fun, huh?!?!

1. I was the first girl born on my dad's side of the family in close to 60 years. The last girl born before me was my grandmother. My grandfather's family 3 boys, my grandparents had 3 boys, my uncle had 2 boys, my dad had 2 boys and than there was me. Too make it that much more special I was born on my grandmother's birthday. First girl in 60 years was the perfect present.



2. Much like Barbara I cannot parallel park. I will take it one step farther and I say that I cannot stand to drive. I get nervous and start to sweat when I have to drive others place. It really is quite weird.

3. I have a middle and maiden name that almost no one has ever heard of. My middle name is Viana, named after my great-grandmother and my maiden name is Cechin (pronounced Cha-keen)

4. I absolutely love going to the beach but refuse to go into any water other than the Caribbean.



5. No matter where I live, Texas will always be home to me. Michael and I's love for Texas runs so deep we named our son, Austin after it.

6. This year will be the first year that Michael and I get a Christmas tree. The last 2 years we didn't get one for some reason or another, and I am super excited. Austin is going to LOVE having and getting into the tree.

7. I have had the same car for almost 11 years, and Michael is hoping it lasts another 10. We will see about that!

Now time to hand off the award to some of my favorite blogs. I can't wait to read what you ladies come up with!!!

Christy at My Eats, My Crafts, My 2 Chihuahuas & My Olive

Kim at One Sunset at a Time

Katy at K-K-K-Katy...

Sara at Our Breezy Beach Life

Project 52- Week 43

Mount Vernon

While my parents and brother were here we decided to drive to Alexandria, VA and visit George Washington's Mount Vernon. The weather was a cool and sunny 55 degrees, it was perfect weather for walking around. Austin was a little moody since we were there during his nap time, but other than that he had a great time walking around and looking at the animals. Do to copyright issues taking pictures inside the house was prohibited, but we were able to take pictures everywhere else.

Front of the house

Slave quarters and smoke house

Inside the smoke house

Kitchen

Closet inside the kitchen

Back of the house

George and Martha had an AMAZING view off their back porch!!!