Maternity Update: Week 34

How far along: 34 weeks

Total weight gain: -10

Maternity clothes: All the time

Sleep: Non-existent

Best moment of the last week: Spending time at the beach, maternity photo session

Movement: More rolls and pushes then kicks these days. Little one is running out of room...

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: Averaging 5-8 a day

Belly button in or out: Still in thankfully!!

What I miss: Laying on my stomach

What I'm looking forward to: Getting pictures back from our maternity session

Weekly wisdom: Nap when you can!!!

Milestones: Only one more week till I'm full term!!

Baby Shower

This past weekend I was so touched with my friend Sara and my Mother-In-Law threw me a baby shower! It was such a beautiful and special day I am still at a loss for words. Here are a few pictures from the shower:

Maternity Update: Weeks 30, 31, 32, and 33

How far along: 30, 31, 32, and 33 weeks

Total weight gain: -15

Maternity clothes: All the time

Sleep: Non-existent

Best moment of the last few weeks: Getting results back saying the my thyroid is functioning normal with the medicine I have been taking, celebrating four amazing years with Nick, and getting my hair done for my baby shower this Saturday!

Movement: More rolls and pushes then kicks these days. Little one is running out of room...

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: Averaging 5-8 a day

Belly button in or out: Still in thankfully!!

What I miss: Painting my toes, I am desperate for a pedicure

What I'm looking forward to: Seeing friends and family on Saturday at my baby shower

Weekly wisdom: Boppy Pillow are not just for breast feeding!! I use it for my back whenever I have to sit down and it has been a blessing.

Milestones: Only three more weeks until full term!!!!!!!!!!

3D Ultrasound

Here are a few of the pictures from our 3D ultrasound today!!

Belly Post

20 Weeks

30 Weeks

I cannot believe how far we have come and we cannot wait to meet this little one!

Maternity Update: Weeks 28 and 29

How far along: 28 and 29 weeks

Total weight gain: -20

Maternity clothes: All the time

Sleep: Comes and goes ...

Best moment of the week: Community Days Festival and watching Fireworks with good friends :p

Movement: Like sleep it comes and goes

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks

Belly button in or out: Slowly disappearing

What I miss: All the energy that came with the 2nd trimester

What I'm looking forward to: 3D ultrasound tomorrow

Weekly wisdom: Enjoy your second trimester because as soon as the third rolls around all the fun ends

Milestones: Viability at this point is over 90% so worst case scenario its nice to know that the baby has a really strong chance of making it

I cannot believe it has taken this long ...

... for someone to bring back the Muppets but I couldn't be more excited. Check it out for yourself!

Baby Shower Invitations

I just had to share! We finished making the invitations for my shower today and I am so excited with how they turned out !!!

Maternity Update: Week 27

How far along: 27 weeks

Total weight gain: -32

Maternity clothes: All the time

Sleep: Comes and goes ...

Best moment of the week: Getting my buddy for my Due Date gift exchange! She is also a team green mama so it makes shopping more fun :p

Movement: Pretty regularly now and it is getting to the point where it comes in cycles so I have a pretty good idea when the baby is sleeping.

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks again ....

Belly button in or out: Slowly disappearing

What I miss: Time with my husband. He's been working a lot lately but thankfully now we have a day off together

What I'm looking forward to: Pre-natal appointment tomorrow!!!!

Weekly wisdom: Exercise during pregnancy should not be an option. I realize because I have kept working out throughout this pregnancy I have more stamina and have "gained" weight more steadily. Here's hoping it continues during this last trimester.

Milestones: Viability at this point is over 90% so worst case scenario its nice to know that the baby has a really strong chance of making it

What's happening with the baby: Baby now is sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing its eyes, and perhaps even sucking on its hands. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning with a lot of medical assistance (if it was born now).

Maternity Update: Weeks 25 and 26

How far along: 25 and 26 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: Almost a necessity at this point

Sleep: Getting better now that we have the air conditioner in

Best moment of the week: Watching my best friend get married!!!

Movement: Pretty consistent now. While I was at lunch with Sam, the baby was kicking so hard so I had her feel she freaked out! Its so neat that other people can feel it too!

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: Braxton Hicks got the best of me last week and actually put me in Labor & Delivery but thankfully they were able to stop them.

Belly button in or out: Slowly disappearing

What I miss: My american eagle jeans

What I'm looking forward to: Pre-natal appointment next week

Weekly wisdom: Long car rides are not as bad as you might think, just drink lots of water and make sure you walk at least every two hours.

Milestones: Viability at this point is over 80% so worst case scenario its nice to know that the baby has a really strong chance of making it

What's happening with the baby: Baby now weighs a full two pounds and measures over 15 inches (about the size of a cucumber). This week, baby's eyes will begin to open! There's not too much to look at but if the baby see a bright light (or hears a loud noise) you may even notice an increase in fetal activity.

Home from Vacation

This week has been a whirlwind but I am happy to say I had a blast in Tennessee. The wedding was beautiful and I am so excited that my friend finally got to marry her best friend. Here are a few pictures from my trip:

Sam and David at the rehearsal dinner

Sam and her Mom

Sam and I

Picking up wine for the wedding, it was so beautiful there!

David and his girls

Watch out girls she has a bat!

And last but not least, the B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L Bride

Maternity Update: Week 24

How far along: 24 weeks

Total weight gain: -36

Maternity clothes: Almost a necessity at this point

Sleep: It comes and goes

Best moment of the week: Great prenatal appointment! Only one more appointment until I start appointments every two weeks

Movement: It comes and goes, but its becoming more consistent at night even Nick can feel it

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: Slowly disappearing

What I miss: My american eagle jeans

What I'm looking forward to: Leaving for Memphis in little over a week

Weekly wisdom: Garage Sales are your best friend! We found a pack and play barely used for one dollar today!!!!

Milestones: Nick and I getting to feel the baby move

What's happening with the baby: Baby is growing steadily, gaining about 4 ounces from last week! He or she is about a foot long or the size of an ear of corn. The lungs are developing branches of the respiratory tree as well as cells that produce a substance to help the air sacs inflate once he/she makes an appearance in the outside world.

Maternity Update: Week 23

How far along: 23 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: I should be wearing pants but I refuse to buy any with summer coming up so the rubber band trick is working for now.

Sleep: It varies. Sometimes I sleep very well, other nights I'm up at 3am.

Best moment of the week: Waking up this morning and actually being able to see my belly move with the baby!!!!

Movement: Baby rolled over yesterday and now you can actually see and feel kicks from the outside, even Nick got to feel the baby move this morning!!

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: Slowly disappearing

What I miss: Easily bending over

What I'm looking forward to: Prenatal appointment on Thursday!!

Weekly wisdom: Take time out of your day for a little one on one time with your significant other. With Nick going back to work we have not had the luxury of seeing each other all the time and I look forward to the days we get to see each other.

Milestones: Nick and I getting to feel the baby move

What's happening with the baby: This week babies sense of movement is well developed and he/she can even feel you dance! Measuring more than 11 inches and weighing over a pound, you may be able to see movement underneath your clothes! Blood vessels in the lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's ears pick up are preparing baby for the outside world. Loud noises like dogs barking and the vacuum cleaner will most likely not phase the baby when its born.

Maternity Update: Weeks 21 and 22

As I said early life has been a little crazy so I have not had as much time to blog as I would like. Here is a little update on my pregnancy the last two weeks.

How far along: 21-22 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now

Sleep: It comes and goes. I have found that I tire much easier and need naps to keep going now instead of making up the sleep I wasn't getting before.

Best moment of the week: Listening to a mother and daughter argue over whether I was carrying low or high. Guess its officially noticeable now!

Movement: Still none

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Feeling movement

What I'm looking forward to: Appointment with our midwife this Thursday. Hopefully we will get to see where this little one is hanging out these days

Weekly wisdom: Rest while you can. I never thought I would get drained from a few hours out and about but I definitely do not have the energy I use to have.

Milestones: Half-way point!!!

What's happening with the baby: At a little over a pound and 11 inches, baby is actually starting to look like a miniature newborn. Baby's lips, eyelids, eyebrows have almost finished developing and even tiny tooth buds are developing beneath the gums. Eyes have finally formed but the irises still have no pigment.

Things have been crazy!

I cannot believe how quickly these past few weeks have flown by! Between school finishing up for the semester, summer zumba classes getting starting, and a very sick dog I have been pretty absent.

Last night we went out for Joe's birthday out in Vermillion. I had not been there since I was in marching, and I do not remember much about the town other than the football stadium. I was surprised to see how beautiful this area was! We ate right on the water and it was so peaceful to look out and see the boats coming up the channel. The place we ate at didn't really have a clue what they were talking about when it came to their celiac menu but by the end of the evening they did learn a lot about how to eat gluten free!!

Here are a few pictures we took afterwards:







I have also started my garage sale hunt for baby essentials. Today I hit up a mom to mom sale and was able to pick up a few really cute things but unfortunately nothing I was really looking for. I am trying to find a baby mobile that I can basically tear apart and start from scratch on for our nursery and I am hoping to get one for a relatively decent price.

I am getting quite the collection in regards to 0-3 months and even 6-9 months. What I am still lacking are bodysuits and sleepers surprisingly. I am having so much fun getting things for this little one, but even more fun trying to find gender neutral items. A lot of the moms today were surprised when they found out I was not opting for the gender scan but it made garaging even more fun today.

The next few weeks will also be a whirlwind as I prepare to head out to Memphis, Tn for my best friends wedding! I leave in 2 weeks and I cannot wait to see her again.

Generosity

I am still taken back by the overflowing generosity my mother in laws friends have bestowed onto this pregnancy. Yesterday one of her stamping buddies had us over to her home to go through baby clothes. She had two large tubs, one newborn to 3 months, then other 3 to 6 months that she gave freely for us to use. But among the stacks of baby clothes she also had this sleeping bag. It is so funny because someone had bought it at a garage sale and given it to her to use for her daycare but when she heard that we had chosen Harrison if we have a boy she set it aside just for us. Check out how cute this sleeping bag is:

Baby Quilt FINISHED

This has been a long process but I am so pleased to announce that the baby's bedding is finally finished! I couldn't be happier with how it turned out and cannot wait to wrap our baby up in it for the first time. Here are some pictures of it all finished!

Maternity Update: Week 20

How far along: 20 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now

Sleep: Getting better! I have finally mastered sleeping through the tossing and turning at night. I have found if I place a pillow on each side no matter which way I turn I get support.

Best moment of the week: Sleeping in until 9 am this morning!

Movement: Still none since the fall

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Feeling movement

What I'm looking forward to: Feeling movements again

Weekly wisdom: Eat something as soon as you get up in the morning! This actually does help with morning sickness

Milestones: Half-way point!!!

What's happening with the baby: Baby weighs about 10.5 ounces and is around 6.5 inches long from head to bottom or about 10 inches from head to heel (size of a banana). For the first 20 weeks, when baby's legs are curled up against its torso, measurements are taken from the top of its head to its bottom (crown to rump). But after 20 weeks baby is measured from head to toe.

20 Week Appointment

Today we had our 20 week anatomy ultrasound and praise God our prayers were answered. Baby is so incredibly healthy! He or she is measuring a few weeks ahead but they kept my due date the same. The little one also weighs a pound already!! Obviously this little one is taking after mama at this point because he/she was barely moving at all, not much of a morning person. We got a few close ups where we could actually see the baby yawning, rooting, and making sucking faces. The ultrasound tech had to poke the baby a few times to try and get him/her to move. Even if we wanted to know the sex there was no way we would have been able to find out because baby was so stubborn. We did find out that the babys' head is down and he/she is kicking backwards so that would explain why I haven't been able to feel any of those flutters of jabs. So without further delay here are some pictures from the appointment:

Embrace the Camera Thursdays

Its that time of the week again! Step out from behind your camera and share a moment of yourself with a loved one!

Today Nick and I went in for our 20 week anatomy ultrasound. We were so excited to see our little one but even more thrilled afterwards that there were no slip ups and the babies gender still remains a mystery. Its so amazing to see our little monkey up on the screen getting bigger and stronger as the weeks go by. I know I have said this before but I cannot wait to meet this little guy or gal!

So are you up for the challenge? Link your post/blog down in the comments section and share your pictures. Go through and leave comments for other bloggers because I know for many of us our comfort zone is actually behind the camera!

Tomorrow is the day ...

... we get to see our little monkey again. We are having our anatomy scan tomorrow which consists of a series of anatomical measurements to see how the baby is growing. A detailed exam of the brain, all four chambers of the heart, as well as kidneys, bladder, stomach, and spine will confirm our quad screen results that there is no visible defects (insert petition for prayers here!) We also have the option to find out the sex of the baby which Nick and I are declining. This "procedure" can take up to 30 to 45 minutes and fortunately we will get to leave with a whole slew of pictures of our little one. Afterwards we will be meeting with our midwife to discuss the "results" of the ultrasound and talk about any issues that have occurred these last few weeks. I cannot wait to see where this little one is hiding, I have been missing his/her little pokes and prods like crazy!

Sunday Crafting

Joanne Fabrics was having a huge pattern sale again so I picked up an adorable diaper cover pattern. Cheryl and I had a little too much fun putting these together today take a look

While we were figuring this out Cheryl pulled out an old pattern she used to make bibs for Nick and you'll never believe what we found on the back!

I have another three diaper covers started that I need to put the binding on but I was so excited how these turned out. This week I think I am going to attempt to make a pair of corduroy bibs! This little one is already spoiled rotten.

Maternity Update: Week 19

How far along: 19 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now

Sleep: Elusive

Best moment of the week: Hearing the little one's heartbeat

Movement: None since the fall over two weeks ago ...

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Feeling movement

What I'm looking forward to: Only 4 more days till our anatomy ultrasound! I cannot wait to see our little one again

Weekly wisdom: Even if your feeling sick try and eat something! Dry heaving is actually worse then getting sick

Milestones: Second trimester

What's happening with the baby: Six inches long this week and about eight ounces in weight, your baby is the size of a large mango. Arms and legs are finally in proportion, neurons are now connected between the brain and muscles, and cartilage throughout the body is turning to bone. All these upgrades combine to give your baby more control over limb movements.

Thankful Thursday

Things for the most part have been crazy and lets face it a little emotional so like every Thursday I want to take a moment to share what I am thankful for!

I am thankful for:

• A caring Lord and Savior who reminds me daily what it means to live life to the fullest!
• My wonderful husband who I miss when he is at work but and thankful for those times away...now I can actually miss him when he is gone! (We haven't really been apart from each other since we got married!)
• A HEALTHY little one growing inside of me. After my fall I was surrounded by doubts and fears for its safety but I know that he/she is healthy and strong and I cannot wait to start feeling those little kicks again.

So let me ask you ... What are you thankful for?

Embrace the Camera Thursdays

A wonderful blogger down in Florida reminded me recently how short life really is and challenged me to not let those little moments go by. Embrace the Camera is an opportunity to get out from behind the camera and jump in front of it with your friends, your family, and most importantly your little ones!

This is an older picture but it is one of my favorite moments with my little family. (Yes Nick and I are totally rocking our footed PJ's!) We took this picture on Christmas Day as our first whole family picture with our puppies. Little did we know I am 2-3 weeks pregnant in this picture! So this really is our FIRST whole family picture.
So are you up for the challenge? Link your post/blog down in the comments section and share your pictures. Go through and leave comments for other bloggers because I know for many of us our comfort zone is actually behind the camera!

Confession ...

Alright I do not want to be a debbie downer but I have to get this out. Every time I see twins I feel as though my heart is breaking. I cannot help think about the what ifs and I find myself missing the little one I'll never meet. I sometimes wonder if I will ever be able to get over loosing him/her ....

Maternity Update: Week 18

How far along: 18 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now

Sleep: Non-existent

Best moment of the week: Finishing the front of the babys quilt

Movement: None since the fall over a week ago ...

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Feeling the LO move

What I'm looking forward to: Anatomy ultrasound next week!

Weekly wisdom: Enjoy each little movement because at any point they could stop

Milestones: Second trimester

What's happening with the baby: Baby is now 51/2 inches long (crown to rump!) or about the size of a mango. Along with mastering the art of yawning, baby will also start developing hiccups this week.

What's happening with you: Currently my uterus is the size of a cantaloupe and can easily be felt 1/2 an inch from my belly button. The growing size of my uterus shifts the center of gravity and my lower back will begin to be pulled forward and my abdomen is thrust out. So back pain at this point may become more common.

I cannot believe its almost done

I know you guys are probably getting sick of hearing about this quilt but I am so tickled with how it is turning out. After a near disaster where I messed up my pattern I finally have everything in its place and all put together.

Now the real fun begins! I should have the battening by tonight so this week I can hopefully get this quilted, attach the incredibly soft backing, and sew on the finishing touch .... the binding I made from hand! I really hope our little ones love this quilt as much as I have loved making it.

13 Days...

Until I see my little monkey again

Dance again

Teach Again

Grocery Shop

Pick up Natalie or Brookelynn

...basically anything I want to do!

I am not a fan of "bed-rest" though I am getting quite a lot accomplished. Why couldnt this have happened before Nick went back to work!

Look who has been helping me sew the baby's quilt...

She's my sweet girl (when she wants to be)

New Projects

As always while browsing around my all time favorite website I stumbled upon a few more things I want to attempt before our little one gets here. The first is an adorable car seat cover and ironically enough I already have a pattern and fabric for it!



I went to JoAnn's last week during their $1 simplicity pattern sale and had picked up a few patterns. One in particular I bought for the sling pattern but now I am even more excited I picked it up because it has the car seat cover pattern too.



Now this next project is going to be tricky because the bottom line is I do not know how to knit. But I cannot get over how adorable this security blanket is!



Such a happy baby with her blanket. So now I just need to figure out how to knit! I have also almost finished my wall art for the nursery. I used the left fabric from the quilt and old embroidery hoops and re-created this nursery piece I found online.



Once I get them all arranged I'll be sure to post pictures! I cannot believe how much I have gotten accomplished in the last 18 weeks.

Maternity Update: Week 17

How far along: 17 weeks

Total weight gain: -34

Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now

Sleep: Non-existent

Best moment of the week: Finding out the baby is ok after falling down a flight of stairs

Movement: None since the fall but my Midwife believes my uterus tilted and now the baby is kicking back

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Zumba

What I'm looking forward to: Anatomy ultrasound in two weeks

Weekly wisdom: Don't google anything it will only get you more concerned

Milestones: Second trimester

What's happening with the baby: Babies body fat is beginning to form and will continue to accumlate through the end of the pregnancy. By the time baby is born 2/3 of his or her weight will be made up of babys body fat (yay chubby legs).

Loud noises such as dogs barking, doorbells ringing will actually startle the baby but if its a common disturbance (cough, cough, Kal'li barking cough, cough) the baby will become so accustomed to it that they may sleep through it after he or she is born.

What's happening with you: Second trimester is typically an easier time — the first trimester worries are waning and morning sickness is finally letting up. My uterus is expanding and I have even start showing! One side effect of your uterine expansion could be achy or sharp pregnancy cramps on one or both sides of your abdomen — known as "round ligament pain".

How we all tumble ...

So like I said in my previous post I had a pretty nasty fall down my basement steps which landed me in urgent care. I had my follow up appointment on Tuesday with my midwife and thankfully everything look fine. She said my body took the biggest blow and that baby is ok. During my fall she suspects my uterus must have tilted explaining why I haven't been able to feel the baby. Heartbeat was a strong 135 which is lower than its ever been but thankfully the baby was moving a lot while she tried to get the heartbeat. I go back in 2 weeks for another follow up and an ultrasound but until then I am put on limited physical activity. I cannot teach Zumba, I cannot life over 25 pounds, and I need to be resting whenever I can. Its been a full 24 hours and I am already bored! This is going to be a long 2 weeks....

Quick Update...

Well I scoffed at the baby books when they said that your balance could become troublesome during the 2nd trimester and boy was I wrong...

Yesterday after Zumba I was working on some laundry and while trying to carry a basket downstairs I lost my balance and down I fell! I fell all the way down on my stomach but thankfully I landed on top of the laundry basket at the bottom of the stairs instead of on the concrete. I ended up going to urgent car but thankfully the baby is fine. I am pretty beat up and will be taking it easy the next couple days. I'll update again after I see our midwife.

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for....

-For my new partner in Zumba crime Ms. Patricia!! I cannot believe how quickly Northern Ohio Zumba has grown in the last 6 months!
-My adorable husband. I am so thankful for these last few months of quality time together and I am going to miss him when he goes back to work tomorrow.

What are you thankful for?!

Maternity Update: Week 16

How far along: 16 weeks

Total weight gain: -38

Maternity clothes: Shirts, not pants they are way too big!

Sleep: Napping all the time

Best moment of the week: Getting the Quad Screen Results back and hearing everything was normal!!!!!!!!!

Movement: Mainly at night, sometimes during zumba

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Sleep

What I'm looking forward to: Regaining my appetite

Weekly wisdom: Don't google anything it will only get you more concerned

Milestones: Second trimester, starting to feel the baby move

What's happening with the baby: Tiny bones in the baby's ears are finally in place this week making it more likely that the baby can hear outside noises!!!

What's happening with you: Second trimester is typically an easier time — the first trimester worries are waning and morning sickness is finally letting up. My uterus is expanding and I have even start showing! One side effect of your uterine expansion could be achy or sharp pregnancy cramps on one or both sides of your abdomen — known as "round ligament pain".

Business of Being Born

Though many do not understand our choice to use a midwife vs a traditional OBGYN I couldn't be happier with our decision. We recently watched a documentary call the Business of Being Born. Most of the film was not much of a surprise for anyone who has seriously researched the differences in hospital births vs home birthing. And as much as I would love to have a home birth, between insurance and my husband it just wasn't an option. Here is the trailer for the documentary and the full video is available on youtube as well as instant download on netflix.

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for...

-A healthy pregnancy
-Getting to hear the heartbeat again
-My amazing husband who has been my pillar of strength these last few years
-My Job. I love that I get paid to workout and dance with so many amazing students
-Cuddle time with my puppies. Who could resist these faces?



What are you thankful for?

She will be missed

This week the world has lost one of its brightest stars, Ms Elizabeth Taylor. Like so many women I grew up admiring her spirit, her natural ability to stick to her guns, and of course her courage to accept herself the way she is. Ms Taylor was more than just a role model, she was an activist who inspired awareness. Here are a few clips of my favorite performances she contributed to and I am definitely planning a movie marathon this weekend to honor her amazing life.

Baby Quilt UPDATE

Well I finally picked up the last of the fabric for the quilt and I got so excited I started working on it! So far I have all the pieces cut out and I have even started ironing and pinning it all together. I got two full rows done so far before my back started to hurt take a look:

Maternity Update: Week 15

How far along: 15 weeks

Total weight gain: -38 pounds, lost another pound since our last appointment but I was slowly gaining last week

Maternity clothes: Going to have to pick up maternity tee shirts because none of my shirts cover my tummy when I teach

Sleep: Napping daily now

Best moment of the week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat --- 154!!!

Movement: Mainly at night

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Eating

What I'm looking forward to: Regaining my appetite

Weekly wisdom: Hearing the heart beat is the most amazing sound

Milestones: Second trimester, starting to feel the baby move

What's happening with the baby: This week eyebrows and hair patterns are forming as well as Lanugo (a fine hair that forms in various different areas across the skin). Baby's tiny heart is already able to pump 25 quarts of blood per day and this will increase more than ten times by the time of birth.

What's happening with you: Second trimester is typically an easier time — the first trimester worries are waning and morning sickness is finally letting up. My uterus is expanding and I have even start showing! One side effect of your uterine expansion could be achy or sharp pregnancy cramps on one or both sides of your abdomen — known as "round ligament pain".

Wedding Pictures

We had a very small ceremony on February 4th that officially made Nick and I, Husband and Wife. Here are a few pictures from that special day:





Here are the outtakes:



Pastor Scott signing the Marriage Certificate



Nick making a comment about how as his wife I must serve his every need, obviously I was not impressed.

I will try and get more up later tonight, off to make dinner.