Brandon

Daddy and B making silly faces, Feb. 16

At lunch with Grandma and Grandpa, Feb. 15

Playing at Grandma's house, Feb. 13

Wiping our nose while we were sick, Feb. 17

Daddy let me feed myself while Mommy was sick, Feb. 18

30 weeks . . . 9 to go!

Date:  February 23

How far along? 30 weeks

 Maternity clothes? Oh yes, and excited that I just got three new shirts yesterday from a mom at school!

Sleep:  I do my best sleeping at nap time, so looking forward to the fact that it is Saturday

Stretch marks? Don't you just love them?

Best moment this week: Teacher Appreciation Week was a blast.  I love all the work that parents put into this week for us!

Miss anything: Brandon feeling better, and not having to do laundry twice a day

Movement: She goes crazy at different times during the day

  Food cravings: Crab Won Tons, and ice cream!

Anything making you queasy or sick: This week was tough, but hoping we are all getting better now.

Have you started to show yet: I feel like Natalie really popped even more Thursday night.

  Gender: Girl!!  Yeah, baby Natalie!

Labor Signs: Not yet

  Belly Button in or out? Flat?

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody?  Sorry honey

Looking forward to:  A weekend full of cleaning.  Made my to do list this morning, and hoping to be able to tackle a lot of it this weekend.

29 weeks,

Date:  February 20

How far along? 28 weeks, 4 days

February 19

 Maternity clothes? All the time for work.  Still wearing normal sweat pants and t shirts at home though.

Sleep:  I love to nap!

Stretch marks? Got a few new ones

Best moment this week: Spending time with Brandon

Miss anything: Our household not being sick

Movement: All the time, I could feel her a lot while we were in the hospital Monday night

  Food cravings: Chinese food

Anything making you queasy or sick: Lots of meat still

Have you started to show yet: Belly is fully there now

  Gender: Girl!!  Yeah, baby Natalie!

Labor Signs: Not yet

  Belly Button in or out? Flat?

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Sick?

Looking forward to:  Brandon feeling better, Tyler feeling better, and for us all to be done with this flu.  It's hard taking time off of work as a teacher.

My crazy boys . . .

Three day weekends leave us to hanging out and having lots of fun!!

My walking buddy Saturday night

Brandon and daddy being crazy

They like to make silly faces

They had to get Natalie in the picture too!

Sitting on the couch, enjoying our tunes!

Hospital . . .

Last night Tyler and I took a trip to the hospital.  No, this wasn't planned, and it wasn't for a tour or class.  I was throwing up all day yesterday.  I couldn't even keep down water which was the last straw for me.  Luckily I had been talking to Jon throughout the day, and he figured I just had a stomach bug going around.  He was right, but when I talked with my OB's office they wanted me to go in anyways since I was throwing up.

I always forget what a slow process it is in the hospital, even when they don't look super busy.  We got there around 7ish, and we didn't leave until almost 10:15.  Tyler was super tired, but he was a champ.  He even watched the second half of the Bachelor with me.  That's how you know it's love folks.  When your husband is willing to clean up your vomit all over the kitchen, take you to the hospital, and then watch the Bachelor with you.  :)

Needless to say, we didn't get home until after 11 last night.  My poor guy is probably exhausted today.  Luckily I am feeling better this morning, but then again I didn't feel bad yesterday either.  The ladies in the hospital told me to take it easy today, sip on fluids, and not eat anything too heavy.  If Brandon and I are feeling up to it later, we may walk up to Walmart and see if we can get daddy a treat.  He deserves it after putting up with the two of us this weekend.

Brandon feeding himself dinner last night

Gestational Diabetes, day 1

So far, so good.  Started testing this morning, and other than being super hungry as I write this, things are going well.  My numbers are looking good, but it is only the first day.  I am looking for new things to try as I go through this process, so hopefully I will find some good, and healthy choices to share with all of you!!  If you know of any high protein, low carb recipes that are great, please let us know.  I know Tyler is going to get tired of eating the same thing all the time, and really, so will I.

Excited to go out with friends tonight, and just dug through BJs online nutritional menu to figure out what I get to eat while we're out!!

28 weeks, 1 day

Date:  February 10

How far along? 28 weeks, 1 day

 Maternity clothes? Living in them.  Have about five outfits that I rotate through every week.  Waiting for it to get warmer so I can start wearing my dresses again.

Sleep:  What is that?  I don't do much of that these days, just toss and turn.

Stretch marks? Got a few new ones

Best moment this week: We bought a new car yesterday!

Miss anything: Caffeine, and sugar.  :(

Movement: Especially when I am trying to sleep!  Love this girl, but she is a wiggler!

  Food cravings: I really want a coke.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still staying away from meat.

Have you started to show yet: Belly is fully there now

  Gender: Girl!!  Yeah, baby Natalie!

Labor Signs: Not yet

  Belly Button in or out? Flat?

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to:  Brandon coming home on Friday, the second trimester at school ending on Friday, and finding out about my new diet on Wednesday

28 weeks, 18 months

Preggo Update

I know I owe everyone a bigger update than this, but here is what I have tonight.  I had my glucose test last week, and I failed.  :(  So I had to go in for the three hour test yesterday.  Called today and found out that I failed that one too!!  Needless to say, we are going to be going on quiet the diet for the next twelve weeks.  I am hoping to find some good recipes to try while we are on this diet of no sugar or extra carbs.  Could be quiet interesting.

Wish us luck, and if I find some good recipes, I will make sure to pass them on!

January 9, 23 weeks, 4 days

I promise to have a Christmas and Brandon update soon as well!!