25 Weeks & Growing...

I started back to work and sure enough... the weeks are flying by even faster!  I went through a few bad days of nausea but I think it might be gone now.  I'm really starting to feel the extra weight though... I'm just so tired and sore if I stand all day.  We had open house last night, which means 5 hours of standing... My feet were about to die because I had to wear cute shoes, of course! ;)  Thank God for having such a sweet husband to rub my feet and back all the time... He is amazing!  I had a doctor appointment this week.  Everything looks great except for my crazy weight gain this month, YIKES - 6 lbs!!!  I had been doing so stinkin good at only gaining 2 lbs between appointments but I sure made up for it this time!  I asked him if it was a problem thinking he might get onto me but he said I'm still in the perfect "weight gain area."  He said I'm on track to gain between 25-30 lbs... We'll see.  Harrison is measuring between 23-24 weeks so hopefully he will be an average size baby!!  Christian always measured right on and he was 7.9 - perfect.  Blood Pressure & baby's heart beat was great and that was all to that appointment... I have my glucose test in the morning and I am praying really hard that I pass it!  I want to avoid the 4 hour, 4 needles in the arm test at ALL cost!!  3 more weeks until our 4D ultrasound - I will be counting down until then!!  We are very excited about it! =)  

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Harrison now weighs about 1 1/2 lbs and is is about 14 inches long.

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This week's developments:  He's starting to grow a lot of hair (if he has any) and you would be able to tell the color and texture already!

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24 Weeks & Growing...

24 weeks - Does that make me 6 months pregnant?  That all confuses me because if it went like that, then you're actually pregnant for 10 months and that sounds awful.  Anywho... I went back to work today after having a fabulous 11 weeks off and what do ya know, I had morning sickness for the first time in forever!!  I guess I just hadn't been up that early to experience it in a very long time.... ha!  It went away pretty quickly but man am I tired!!!  I am completely exhausted and if it were dark enough in my room to go to sleep right now, at 6:45, I would!!  Instead, I took a hot bath, sent the hubs to get some chocolate cheese cake, and I'm going to enjoy that on the couch while watching Big Brother until I can go to bed for the night.  Harrison is moving constantly now and has some pretty strong kicks and punches.  He woke me up in the middle of the night last night moving so much.  I just laid there and soaked it all in... I remember that being the only thing I missed about being pregnant.  I'm still feeling great, other than being wore out tonight.  Next doctors appointment is Monday! =)

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Harrison is growing steadily and has gained about 4 ounces since last week and he's about a foot long.

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This week's major developments:  His brain is developing rapidly now and his taste buds are developing.  His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree."

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Changing pad cover is finished... looks great!!

23 Weeks & Growing...

I have to say it just keeps getting better and better... This is the best I've felt all pregnancy!  I have a ton of energy and the nesting has set in early this time.  I have to have my house spotless and I'm also redoing the kitchen and living room, while getting Harrison's room ready and my classroom ready!!  I think I'm wearing my husband out with all the projects!  I scheduled my 4D ultrasound yesterday and we are very excited about that... I'm going to have it in about 4 weeks so that I can do it about the same time as we had Christian's.  My belly is really growing - Straight out just like last time!!  I haven't really gained anywhere else that I can tell other than the extra water weight/bloated look.  I stepped on the scales for the first time at home last night and I've gained 14 lbs total.  I'm happy with that.  I'd like to stay in the 20's but that probably won't happen.  I'd be happy in the 30's since I gained 40 with Christian!!  We finally got Harrison's room cleared out of all of our stuff.  We had so much stored in there, it was unbelievable!!  We have only been in the house a little under 3 years... What on earth is 30 years of marriage going to look like??  We aren't even hoarders in the least bit but it was a little overwhelming going through all the "stuff" we had already accumulated!  Mrs. Trish is doing a FANTASTIC job on the bedding.  The skirt for the crib is done and we have it on there now, along with the mattress that is waiting on the sheet to come in.  I just ordered it because I was trying to match the navy with the navy and white chevron she is making for the changing pad cover.  I think the bumpers might be done this weekend so the crib is soon to be finished!!  I am so excited!!  We plan on getting his room painted this weekend, fingers crossed.  I think that's about all.... I have a doctor's appointment in a little over a week.  I think it's about time for the dreaded glucose test but he didn't mention it last time so maybe I bought some extra time... ;)  Really hoping I don't have to go through the 4 hour one this time... It was dreadful and not something I want to do again.... maybe I won't eat Geno's 4 hours before my test this time! ;) hehe! 

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Harrison weighs a little over 1 lb and is about 12 inches long.

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 This week's major developments:  His sense of movement is now developed so he can feel me dance... This is funny!  You may also be able to see him squirm in your belly - YEP!!  He is a busy little dude and we can literally sit and watch him move around in there now.. So crazy!! Loud noises are becoming familiar now such as the dark barking or the vacuum making noise. 

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 Sneak peak of the bedding

Fabric for the changing pad cover

 I got sick of the chalk board ordeal so this is as good as it gets, folks! ;)

22 Weeks & Growing...

22 weeks... Seems like every week when it's time to post it goes by faster and faster.  I find myself wondering if I'm really correct on the weeks because it feels like I just got done writing the last weekly post.  Not a huge fan of how fast it's flying by and the fact that I go back to work in less than 2 weeks will make it go even quicker.  I'm feeling great and I have a lot of energy.  I had a doctors appointment last Friday and it all went great.. I'm still only gaining about 1.5-2 lbs each month so that is perfect!  We are making a little more progress on the room.  We are having a yard sale this weekend to get rid of so much stuff that we no longer have room for so that will help a lot!  I plan on getting it all cleaned out and painted next week. 

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Harrison weighs about 1 lb and is a little over 11 inches long.

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This week's major developments:  His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums.  His eyes are formed but still lack pigment.  He finally looks like a miniature newborn now.

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 The boys' bathroom is finally complete.  Their towels came in today and I LOVE it so much!!  It's just perfect for them! =)

Weekend Getaway

We just got home from Branson last night and we had such a great little getaway!!  Our anniversary was last Tuesday so we wanted to go out of town to celebrate and have some quality time together... It was our first time away from Christian!  Leaving him was soooo stinkin hard but I knew he was in great hands with my mom!  She kept me sane with pictures and videos. :)  We left Friday morning and checked in our hotel that afternoon - We stayed at the Grand Plaza Hotel and it was super nice!!  We were a little bummed out that we waited too long to reserve a resort but our room at the hotel ended up being perfect.  We had a great view, the most comfy bed and pillows, a jacuzzi, and free delicious breakfast each morning.  I packed my cutest outfits and best hair product and what do ya know.... wore everything I packed that was comfy, little to no make up, and hair was up the entire time! ha!!  I am lucky that my husband prefers it that way and I don't have anyone else to impress! :)  

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After we checked in Friday we took a nap.... Laugh if you want to but this was #1 on the agenda since we were toddler-less. lol  Then we got ready and went to dinner at Montana Mike's, a steakhouse on the strip.  It was pretty good but nothing special.  Then we did a little shopping at the outlets before our show started.  We went to see Joseph and Sight and Sound Theatre... It was AMAZING!!!  I would highly recommend it to anyone!  The place itself was beautiful, inside and out.  The story was great and it was nice to be surrounded by great christian people... lots of amens and tears! ;)  

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Saturday morning we went upstairs for breakfast and then headed out to shop again!  We had a couple hours of shopping before we headed to the IMAX to see Dark Knight Rises.  It was soooo good and even better seeing it at the IMAX!!!  We got there almost 2 hours early, ordered a pizza, and sat in line and ate while waiting.  We are nerds and it was super important that we were toward the front because we wanted back row seating - which is the best at the IMAX.  We got back row, middle... which is exactly what we wanted... and had a great time sitting there in line being nerds and chatting away.  I love that I married my very best friend... I could be stuck anywhere with him and it would make for a great day!  After the movie we went back to the hotel, got ready for dinner, and headed out.  We went to Cantina Laredo on the landing.  It is our favorite mexican restaurant ever... SO good!!  We had to wait a very long time but we made some Ukranian friends and had great conversation.  We did a little shopping afterwards and then went to play putt-putt.  We didn't get back to the hotel until around 11:00.. It was a long day/night for this pregnant lady! Whew!! 

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Sunday morning after breakfast we went shopping... again!!  I have a wonderful husband that didn't complain about the excessive shopping one time.  Except that I spent $75 on three things for Christian at GAP... he thought that was pretty stupid and now that I think about it, it was... lol  He is 1 1/2.... and doesn't even know what he is wearing... but I bought the cutest jeans in the world there and it was worth it to me at the time! ;)  Christian and Harrison got quite a bit of stuff, Corey got 6 or 7 new polos, and I got a few outfits to start back work in, some make up, and a new diaper bag!!  I always go in COACH just to admire mostly, but that sweet husband of mine likes to surprise me with whatever I carry around the store for more than 10 minutes, looking in the mirrors! haha!  And this time it was an amazing blue, aqua, and purple huge bag that is absolutely perfect for a diaper bag.  I love it and I'm very excited about it.... It was quite a bit more than the last one so the deal was I would sell the old one and that would justify the price a bit. ;)  We headed to the landing after outlet shopping and Corey got this huge hat to mow in at Bass Pro... he looks adorable in it!  I got a couple shirts from Belk that I love a whole lot, but why in the world is that place so expensive?? Geez!!  Then, we went and ate lunch at Famous Dave's - such great bbq and sweet tea!!  That was our last stop and then we headed home!  We had a wonderful weekend together and I sure got my exercise - LOTS of walking!!!  Coming home to our sweet angel was the best thing ever and ending the night with the Bachelorette season finale - Emily has such class!  Now it's time to get ready for our yard sale this weekend, work on Harrison's room, and get my classroom ready to go!

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 The lion and the lamb outside of Sight and Sound Theatre

 My knight in shiny armor :)

 waiting for the movie to start

 

How cute is he??

 

 My new diaper bag!!! =)