Maysen & Parker

Facts:

My best friend told me in May she was pregnant again.

Rylee was going to be a big sister.

A big sister to 2 babies...that is right, my best friend was pregnant with twins.

All natural and feeling very blessed...

 

I FINALLY got to me these beauties yesterday and I am so happy that a snow storm didn't keep my away like it did last Sunday!!!

The girls! I'm holding Maysen, Rylee and Amanda holding Parker!

Tate having fun with Rylee!!!

 

Tate holding Maysen - My mom holding Parker - Amanda holding Parker

 

Maysen was born first, 2 minutes later...Parker arrived!!!

 

Beautiful babies...beautiful girls...beautiful children

 

I wonder if Tate and I will be blessed with a boy for them to fight over to become their boyfriend or a best friend to join them in tormenting their dads :)

 

Now you can see more of these beautiful babies along with Rylee over @ Amanda's Blog! Now that she has 6 months off...she said she was going to get back on the blogging train starting this week (possible today)...so stop over and say hi!!!

 

Can't wait to see them again in less than 2 weeks!

 

Friday's Letters

 

 Linking up with Ashley over @ Adventures of Newlyweds for Friday's Letters!!

Dear December, you are crazy busy and I seems a bit hard to keep up. Traveling for fun & work to holiday parties to getting together with family and celebrating Christmas, it is overwhelming and I am so glad to have my energy back for this...if it was the first trimester, I would defiantly be sleeping vs socializing! Dear Southwest Airlines, YOU ARE THE BEST AIRLINE! You made everyone laugh and take a delayed flight (due to weather) into something we could smile about. I was so impressed! THANK YOU!!! Dear American Airlines, YOU SUCK & I will never fly you again!! That's all!!! Dear baby twins, No storm can keep me from meeting you FINALLY this Sunday! I can't wait...pictures are not doing it for me anymore. I need to hold you beautiful babies! Dear weekend, YOUR HERE and I love it!

Have a great weekend everyone...I know I will!!!

 

Week 15

And finally...week 15, where I am this week!

Baby W this week…

-joints and limbs can all move now

-baby may be getting hiccups

-squirming like crazy

Size of the baby?

Baby is the size of an orange this week

Total Weight Gain/Loss?
+2lbs (from 12 week appt since I don't own a scale)

Maternity Clothes?
Needed...but I would rather just wear leggings and long sweaters or dresses.

Stretch Marks?

None

Best Moments?

Seeing my belly grown...I feel like it's huge, but I know I will be thinking I was crazy that at 15 weeks it was huge when I see myself at 35 weeks.

Movement?
Can't feel any of it

Food Cravings?
Just want some milk. I want to get as much calcium as I can. I have NEVER had a cavity (knock on wood) and I so don't want to get one after the baby is here. I hear many different stories...but I am hoping that I can get through this without getting one.

Anything making you queasy or sick?
Nothing.

What I miss?
Nothing really this week

Nausea/Vomiting?
None

Symptoms?
Belly getting bigger, feeling full faster and feeling a bit uncomfortable after I eat.

Labor Signs?
None

Gender?
Only 5 more weeks until we get to find out :)

Belly Button In or Out?
In

Wedding Rings On or Off?
On

Sleep?
Asked for a 'pregnancy pillow' for Christmas. I am hoping this will help with sleeping on my side.

What I am looking forward to?
My schedule slowing down. I have been running all over the place and look forward to just sitting at home with my husband and setting up the crib! That just sounds lovely!!!

Week 14

Last 'late' weekly update...

 

WEEK 14 PHOTO FAIL

I was traveling ALL day and didn't get a chance to take a photo...pregnancy/blog #fail

 

Baby W this week…

-sucking his/her thumb and wiggling his/her toes

-kidneys are making urine along with the liver and spleen are doing their job

-peach fuzz hair is growing on his/her body

Size of the baby?

Size of a lemon...baby is growing fast!

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss?

+2lbs (from 12 week doc checkup up...next on is 16 weeks)

Maternity Clothes?

Still none, but feeling the tightness and wanting to only wear leggings

Stretch Marks?

I hope to say NONE here for the next 26 weeks.

Best Moments?

EVERYONE that we wanted to know, knows. It is so fun to talk about it all with people.

Movement?

None yet

Food Cravings?

This week all I really wanted was mac and cheese. I made a special trip to Target for it and when Tate ate the leftovers, I was really upset. I made it again a few days later.

Anything making you queasy or sick?

Nothing that usually doesn't.

What I miss?

Being able to workout like I normally do. I need to not 'overdue' it and understand this for the safety of Baby W. I continue to walk, do the elliptical and lift weights. Just no running  because my heart rate gets too high. Light jogging would be OK.

Nausea/Vomiting?

I did get a stomach bug this week, but it only lasted a day and even though I felt like vomiting, I never really did.

Symptoms?

Feel my uterus stretching which can be uncomfortable!

Labor Signs?

Let's talk about this in 24+ weeks.

Gender?

Still unknown

Belly Button In or Out?

In

Wedding Rings On or Off?

Very much on

Sleep?

Sleeping through night and waking up super early to pee.

What I am looking forward to?

Many Christmas parties this week. I'm excited to get together with friends.

Week 13

Almost caught up...

 

 Baby W this week…

-forming vocal cords and teeth

-has fingerprints

-intestines are moving from the umbilical cord to their permanent place, the tummy

 

Size of the baby?
Size of a peach

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss?

+2 lbs (from 12 week check up)
 

Maternity Clothes?

None yet
 

Stretch Marks?

None and I am hoping I will get none....obviously!
 

Best Moments?

We are now telling our friends which is fun. I visited a good friend in CA

and got to tell her in person.
 

Movement?

None yet...can't wait until I feel it for the first time!
 

Food Cravings?

Still just salty food and pickles
 

Anything making you queasy or sick?

No. I am a very picky eater so everything I normally don't eat, I still don't.
 

What I miss?

Nothing this week.
 

Nausea/Vomiting?

None here and so thankful. I hope every pregnancy is this way for me! A girl can wish, right?!?
 

Symptoms?

Energy is finally coming back. My belly is growing so to people that know me, can tell

and those that don't...probably just think I have extra weight in the tummy area.
 

Labor Signs?

Way too early to discuss this
 

Gender?

Tate has a 'feeling' that it's a girl. I, don't have any feeling and am anxious to find out!
 

Belly Button In or Out?
Still in.
 

Wedding Rings On or Off?
On...it would be a bit early to already have them off.
 

Sleep?
Still practicing side sleeping and I hate it. I always wake up on my back.
 

What I am looking forward to?
Trip to CA to tell my good friend Molly. I am looking forward to this relaxing vacation and having everyone know and be able to talk about it openly.

 

 

Week 12

Still playing catch up here!

 

 

Baby W on the 12th week (11/19/12)...

-He or she is developing their reflexes - if you poke him or her body, they will likely move

-He or she is opening and closing her fingers and curling it's toes

-Brain is developing fast

 

Size of the baby?

Size of a plum

  
 

Total Weight Gain/Loss?

2+ pounds which my doc is happy with. She wants me to gain 25 pounds for this pregnancy. She's happy with the gain of 2 in the first trimester.

Maternity Clothes?

None yet!

Stretch Marks?

None...and hope to not have any at all!

Best Moments?

Hearing the heartbeat and knowing that everything was OK. It was a hug relief!
Also, telling our families!

Movement?

None

Food Cravings?

Still pickles and now french fries!

Anything making you queasy or sick?

Nothing that usually doesn't!

What I miss?

Having wine with my Thanksgiving meal! Love having a glass of Riesling with my turkey!

Nausea/Vomiting?

None! Very thankful for this!

Symptoms?

Still tired...but not as much.

Labor Signs?

Um no...and let's wait awhile on this!

Gender?

Unknown...but for sure want to find out!

Belly Button In or Out?

Still in

Wedding Rings On or Off?

On...for sure!

Sleep?

Practicing sleeping on my side so that when it's time that it's required, I will be use to it already.

What I am looking forward to?

Telling all our family and friends. So far, my parents know...but as soon as we arrive in WI, we can tell Tate's family and friends!!!



 

 

Weeks 5-11

Let's play a little 'catch up'...should we :)


Baby W these weeks...

Week 5-6 pics are not cooperating...so you get 7-11 only!

 

Size of the baby?
Started the size of an almond @ week 5 adn by week 11 was a lime

Total Weight Gain/Loss?
 I don't own a scale and not sure if we will purchase one. So my weight gain will be what the doctors tells me @ my appt every 4 weeks.

Maternity Clothes?
None yet!

Stretch Marks?
None...and hope to not have any at all!

Best Moments?
Seeing Baby W on our ultrasound @ 7 weeks.
-story below-

Movement?
None

Food Cravings?
Only one...pickle with mustard sandwich
-story below-

Anything making you queasy or sick?
Nothing that usually doesn't!

What I miss?
My energy...I am always so tired!

Nausea/Vomiting?
None! Very thankful for this!

Symptoms?
Tired...that's it!

Labor Signs?
Um no...and let's wait awhile on this!

Gender?
Unknown right now...but leaning towards finding out!

Belly Button In or Out?
Still in

Wedding Rings On or Off?
On...for sure!

Sleep?
Going good. Just waking up once during the night to pee. Usually anywhere from 1-4 am.

What I am looking forward to?
Telling everyone! We have each only told one person...our best friends and this is so hard. Thanksgiving is the 12 week mark and perfect timing to tell everyone :)


Here are interesting stories from weeks 5-11

Week 5

 Tate coaches football and had a game on 10/5 that I attended and his dad came to town also to watch. The team lost, so Tate didn't want to go to any local establishments for food and drinks so we decided to hit up the Applebees on our way home for 1/2 price appetizers. I get there first...on purpose so I can order and a virgin bloody mary but his dad would think I am actually drinking, tricky...I know ;) The waitress comes by and I tell her I would like a virgin bloody mary and she told me they don't serve virgins anymore. WHAT?!!? She informed me that a child ordered a virgin but accidentally got one with booze in it so they no longer do virgins. To me...that is ridiculous that you stop serving virgins...more like fire that dumba$$ bartender and give me a virgin bloody. I ordered a water and waited until my FIL and Tate arrived. Then I saw a manger walk by and asked him about it...he said they will serve one to me if I am over 21. I said yes, but they need to make sure it's virgin and that no one @ my table can know it's a virgin. He picked up what I was laying down ;) and eventually the waitress came back and I also informed her that no one can know it's virgin. She understood and I FINALLY received by virgin bloody mary have what seemed like a ridiculous amount of time. I wasn't planning on talking to a manager or anything because I didn't want to make a big deal, but when he walked past...I just had to.

The picture I posted of my bloody...I do this so people think that I am enjoying an adult beverage and won't ask if I am pregnant (many friends know it's around the time we wanted to start trying). Little does everyone know...it's alcohol free ;)

I also decided to set a goal for myself during my pregnancy (like a fellow blogger did). I want to still workout while pregnant and plan to do so at a pace that won't harm our unborn child. I've been swimming, walking, elliptical and minimal running. I decided to set a goal of myself to do 10 miles a week of either walking, running or elliptical. Since I found out @ 5 weeks...that means we have 35 weeks to do this. The goal for the whole pregnancy is to do 350 total miles. It's pretty easy right now...but could get a bit more difficult with a big belly out there! It's good to have a goal though so here goes...

Week 8
 

I am sitting at work talking with one of my co-workers and I suddenly get a massive craving for a dill pickle with mustard sandwich. OMG...it was like I wanted it right now and it was so hard to not say anything to my co-worker. I thought about it...then thought that sounded so 'pregnant' like and knew that he would know if I said anything. So I had to resort to texting Tate my sudden craving and go on without actually having my craving because I wasn't about to run to the store and buy all that while at work.

 

We hosted a Halloween Party on 10/27 and I had been planning since the day we found out on how I am going to get away with not drinking. Well...I came up with a few ideas and they worked. Earlier in the week, I purchased 16oz 'silos' Miller Lite for Tate and a 6 pack of O'douls for myself. I had Tate drink 2 of the Miller Lite's during the week so I could have 2 cans to pour the O'douls in. I did the switch-a-roo on Saturday afternoon and tossed the O'douls bottles in a plastic bag in the recycling bin. I also hid the remaining bottles of O'douls so know one could find them. I started the night off with a Bloody Mary...made before anybody arrived so that was easy. Then I purposely in front of people poured my 'Miller Lite' into a glass and added my loads of limes (I love lime in my beer). So everyone thought I was drinking real beer. I even played a game of beer pong with my O'douls. We just made sure my beer was on one side because 'I could not drink beer that was no flavored with my lime' was my excuse :) Some people did shots...which I obviously rejected. They also had bagged wine being passed around...I would just nonchalantly go into the house and have to use the bathroom to avoid that situation. Everything I did worked and nobody suspected anything!

I plan to do a weekly pregnancy update along with a belly picture! I am so excited to document this incredible experience!