22 Weeks!

This week I have been trying to get back into the swing of normal life. I finally feel like I have my energy back. (If you ask Kiko, he will tell you different) In our last ultrasound, we found out that this little baby has one kidney that is enlarged. Apparently this is something normal for little boys, but it needs to be monitored until he is born. So now every few weeks we can to peek at him with ultrasounds to make sure it isn't getting worse. There isn't a lot that they can do until he is actually here. Nothing to worry about.

This week we are celebrating Easter. Alli is finally into it. Easter is actually today. She woke up and found the basket that he Easter Bunny hid for her. She loved every little thing that was in it. I actually made breakfast. That never happens so you know it was a holiday. Then we colored eggs. Kiko is making me "take a rest" so we can go out and have a dinner on the beach tonight. I like to think of him as the rest police. So that's about it for this week!

How far along? 22 weeks and 3 days.
Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Nope! Just dresses!
Stretch marks? No!
Sleep: I can only sleep for about 4 good solid hours. The rest are off and on.
Best moment this week: Watching Alli find her Easter basket.
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Miss Anything? Kiko not telling me that I need a nap.
Movement: Lots and lots of movement.
Food cravings: Fruit, fruit and more fruit.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not a lot now.
Have you started to show yet: Yes and my belly is a hand magnet.

Gender: BOY!!!!!!!!!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm not as emotional this week.
Weekly Wisdom: Make sure to include your partner in things. They want to be a part of the pregnancy too!
Looking forward to: An entire week of normal life!

21 Weeks

I am a week behind and I apologize. I have been super busy in the last 2 weeks. My company (Vertical Aviation Technologies) went to our big airshow in Lakeland, FL. It is called Sun n Fun. I have been a crazy person trying to get everything ready. I am in love with my company and I wanted to make sure that we had the best helicopter display out of everyone at the airshow (and we did). It was an incredible experience to see how many people were amazed by what we make. Plus, I got to see the airshows.

Sadly, I only got to spend 4 days at the airshow when I had intended to spend 7 days there. I got the news on Wednesday evening that my beloved Grandma Nancy Wallace had passed away. I dug deep and found enough courage to spend one last day at Sun n Fun before flying to Ohio on Friday. It was such an emotional weekend and I honestly am still having a hard time accepting that she is gone.

I would like to take a moment to remember her. She was the best cook and the best person to have a conversation with. I will always cherish my weekends spent with her while I was growing up. She would make us breakfast (and she always made me bacon because I don't like sausage). I was the official "toast butterer". I actually was excited every weekend to butter the toast. We would sit down as a family and had breakfast (and she ALWAYS made extra for her dogs). She loved family meals. Holidays were a skeptical. She would cook so much food and all of the family would come every year. I have the best memories of the holidays because of her. As I grew up, I learned the gift of gab from her. I will always remember her stories about her love of dogs, God, and family. I was blessed beyond belief to have her in my life for 25 years. Every time I see a dog, a Dairy Queen, or I butter my toast, I will always think of her. I will miss our weekly phone call that would last for 2 to 3 hours. I will keep her memory and her beautiful spirit close in my heart and think of her daily.

Okay, now onto little Shiney Anchor (poor thing already has a nickname that he will never live down). My mom did get to feel him moving around this weekend while I was in Ohio. I was so happy that I could share a moment like that with her. He is a little wiggle worm! I had much needed family time and I got to eat all of my favorite foods while I was there. My time went by too fast but I will be back up in just a few weeks. I have been feeling very good lately despite my emotional breakdowns that seem to happen every hour. I can't believe that I am more than half way there! He will be here before we know it!

How far along? 21 weeks and 5 days.
Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs.
Maternity clothes? I have come to the conclusion that no one makes cute maternity clothes so I will live in dresses.
Stretch marks? No!
Sleep: It has been hit or miss. I wake up at night and stay up for an hour.
Best moment this week: Shiney Anchor moved for my mom. That was a great moment.
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Miss Anything? Venti Iced Caramel Macchiatos....still
Movement: Lots and lots of movement.
Food cravings: Quiznos and as much fruit as I can get.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Noting lately....thank goodness.
Have you started to show yet: Yes and my belly is a hand magnet.

Gender: BOY!!!!!!!!!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Emotional.
Weekly Wisdom: It's okay to cry whenever you feel like you need to and talk out your feelings.
Looking forward to: My appt. today. I love hearing the baby's heart beat.