Thursday, November 28, 2013

Attitude of Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving!!!
 
This year it was just Jake, Cooper and I celebrating, but it was perfect!
This is the sweet face that couldn't wait to get the festivities started and wouldn't leave us alone until we got out of bed.. he's lucky he's cute!
 
We spent the day just hanging out, nothing to crazy but enjoyed each others company and cooked some yummy food!
This years menu included
Turkey Roast
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Green Bean Casserole
Rolls
Deviled Eggs
Apple & Pecan Pie
 
It was all delicious and the only thing to make It better would have been to have our families here with us.

 
Little man even got his own tasting, and he LOVED it!

 
Then we busted out the Christmas music and put up our tree and other decorations!  Even though we won't be here for Christmas this year, we decided that we still needed to have some decorations to help get in the Christmas spirit since we don't get snow here in SoCal, it doesn't feel like winter, and definitely doesn't feel like Christmas without the décor!

 
This year we have so much to be thankful for
 
Jake
I seriously don't know how I got so lucky, but I have the best husband in the world! He works so hard for our little family, and he loves and supports me no matter what.  No one has ever made me feel as loved or as special and this guy does, and he has made me feel more beautiful in the last couple of years than I ever have before!  I love you baby!
 
Cooper
This little dude has brought a lot of grief into our lives, but has brought us even more joy and laughter.  He is such a character and so funny to just watch.  We love him and glad we decided to go into the pet store that day!
 
Baby Declan
Even though we haven't got to meet our little man yet, we are so thankful for him!  He is a blessing and has made our relationship so much better and stronger!  I am also so thankful that I have had such an amazing pregnancy so far with no complications. We cant wait to meet him and be his mama and daddy!
 
Our Families
We would be living on the street without them!  They have helped us in so many ways in the last year and 3 months.  We both got lucky to have amazing families and that we married into amazing families!  We wish we could all be in the same state instead of 4 different ones, but we still feel their love no matter how many states are between us!
 
The Military
Thank You! Without the military Jake and I never would have met, and we wouldn't be here today.  Also so very thankful for the selfless sacrifice our men and women make each and everyday to fight for our country no matter how corrupt the people running it are.  Im so proud to know so many of these brave men and women.
 
Our home, our cars, my job, the stability of Jakes job, that I can have children, laughter and love! There is so many more things that I cant even list, but I am so very thankful for the beautiful life that I was giving, the choices that I have made that have gotten me to where I am today, and for the love and support that I have always received from all of my loved ones my whole life!
 
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!


Tuesday, November 26, 2013

26 Weeks


 
Little man is growing like a weed!
 
 
How far along: 26 weeks
Gender: boy!
Wait gain: eh 15ish pounds?
Maternity clothes: most definitely!
Stretch marks: nope! keeping my fingers crossed
Belly button in or out: still in..kinda! its pretty shallow
Sleep: not the greatest but still getting some sleep
Best moment this week: so much movement! and I could see where he was chillin
Worst moment this week: heartburn and leg cramps like none other
Miss anything: not having heartburn all the time!
Movement: so much! he loves when I eat and goes crazy
Cravings: just want a lot of food all the time
Queasy or sick: nope :)
Looking forward to: feeling him getting stronger and stronger

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

25 weeks

How far along: 25 weeks!
Gender: all boy:)
Wait gain: 12 lbs!
Maternity clothes: oh yes! Just got new shirts for work, yay for cute maternity clothes!
Stretch marks: so far so good, keeping fingers crossed
Belly button in or out: still in, but pretty shallow
Sleep: great! Unless I have heartburn, which is more often then not. And also til the first time I have to pee then I have a hard time getting comfortable and falling asleep
Best moment this week: Jake finally got to come to a doctor's appointment! And they let him find the heart beat!
Worst moment this week: heartburn from hell!
Miss anything: being able to do anything without getting winded
Movement: so much! Moves a lot after meals and right before bed
Cravings: chips, peppermint anything!
Queasy or sick: just heartburn
Looking forward too: Friday! Work wares me out! Other than that thanksgiving next week!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

24 Weeks


 
How far along 24 weeks
Gender Male
Wait gain 10ish pounds
Maternity clothes Most definitely! Can still fit in some shirts, and one pair of pants if I don't sit down!
Stretch marks nope! hopefully it stays that way
Belly button in or out In, but slowly getting more shallow
Sleep Pretty good this week, a lot of back and leg pain though
Best moment this week Feeling little man moving more and more
Worst moment this week Really bad leg cramps and hips hurt
Miss anything Being able to walk without getting winded
Movement So much! can see him moving a lot more
Cravings I just want food, but I get full really fast
Queasy or sick Nope! thank the heavens
Looking forward to Doctors appointment next week! get to hear our little guys heart beat again :)

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

23 Weeks



 
How far along: 23 weeks!
Gender: baby boy
Wait gain: 8ish lbs
Maternity clothes: full on pants, can wear regular jeans still but have to unbutton them when sitting
Stretch marks: not yet! but really itchy belly
Belly button in or out: in still, but probably popping out soon
Sleep: really good, until I have to pee then cant get comfortable
Best moment this week: feeling little Declan moving more and me
Worst moment this week: sciatic nerve issues, cant walk or get off the couch
Miss anything: sleeping through the night only having to get up to pee once!
Movement: so much! movement periodically through the day and very active right before I go to bed
Cravings: just give me food!
Queasy or sick: feel great! have random heart burn/acid reflux occasionally
Looking forward to: stronger movements, Jake being able to feel him kicking more