26 weeks and TIRED!!

Since, I got pregnant we have had 2 additions to our bed every night and nap time. Bryan said during my daily naps (yes- daily naps!!) the dogs try to get as close as possible.. as noted by this picture taken today. Sweet little things.

Seriously.. there are 14 weeks left. I feel so very pregnant right now- tired, sore, and bloated. With all that said however, I am loving being pregnant lately. Maybe with him kicking more and more I feel more connected to this little guy. We are moving into the new house on Friday and I cant wait to start putting together his room.




How Far Along: 26 weeks
Size of baby: Ethan is about a pound and a half
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I dont want to know!
Maternity Clothes: Maternity jeans and stretch pants are a must! Everything is else is normal
Gender: It's a BOY!!!! Ethan Daniel Head.. we are so excited that its a boy.
Movement: In the last week its been constant.. anytime I sit down or eat something.
Sleep: Would love to sleep through the night- but know that may not happen for years.
What I miss: more than one diet coke a day, coffee, sleeping on my stomach
Symptoms: Feeling great.. just horrible leg cramps, and fatigue.
Best Moment this week: Feeling him kick more.

Getting Ready... Slowly...

How Far Along: 22 weeks
Size of baby: Baby Head is the size of a spaghetti squash
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I dont want to know!
Maternity Clothes: Maternity jeans and stretch pants are a must! Everything is else is normal
Gender: It's a BOY!!!! Ethan Daniel Head.. we are so excited that its a boy.
Movement: Feeling something- but still not sure what it is.
Sleep: Great but having trouble figuring how to sleep surrounded with pillows
What I miss: more than one diet coke a day, coffee
Symptoms: Feeling great.. just horrific leg cramps.
Best Moment this week: Finding out its a BOY!

The pictures above are perfect for life around here lately.. everything taken off the walls as we prepare to move, and the dogs not leaving my side. I swear they have some weird sense that something is going on. They sleep in the bed, lay at my feet and are more excited than ever when i come home. Its cute and clostraphobic all at the same time.
I am having a great time planning life with a baby. Although lately I have been completely overwhelmed. How is this going to work when I go back to work. Is there enough of my to go around to all the kids at church, Bryan and now Ethan. How do I make sure that Ethan knows he is first. On top of it its been so strange to feel so very normal and not feel any kicking. Maybe its just my personality, maybe its losing a baby.. but I am terrified that something is wrong. The monthly sonograms cant come fast enough. But at the end of the day GOD IS IN CHARGE and He can do infinatly more than I can ever ask or imagine. And for that I have hope.

This week my parents bought me the cutest bedding... the theme of the nursery is calm and literature. I want something calming and I want to surround this kid with books!


And then we went to Canton and saw this amazing diaper bag... SO CUTE!

19 weeks

How Far Along: 19 weeks
Size of baby: Baby Head is the size of an heirloom tomato
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I dont want to know!
Maternity Clothes: Maternity jeans and stretch pants are a must! Everything is else is normal
Gender: So excited to find out- Find out Monday!!!
Movement: None so far
Sleep: Great but having trouble figuring how to sleep surrounded with pillows
What I miss: Coffee!
Cravings: Pizza, Jalepenos, M&Ms
Symptoms: Feeling great.. just a few leg cramps.
Best Moment this week: Finally feeling normal again.

15

How Far Along: 15 weeks
Size of baby: Baby Head is the size of a lemon
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I dont want to know!
Maternity Clothes: Maternity jeans and stretch pants are a must!
Gender: Not sure but can't wait to find out!Think its a boy
Movement: None so far
Sleep: Great but starting to have trouble figuring how to sleep not on my stomach.
What I miss: Diet Coke!
Cravings: Pizza, Mexican and ice water
Symptoms: Most everything is gone- nauseous far less, but keep sleep ALL DAY!
Best Moment this week: Today finally feeling normal again.

11 Weeks

How Far Along: 11 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby Head is the size of a lime!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I dont want to know!
Maternity Clothes: None yet, but certainly have out the belly band in case! Gender: Not sure but can't wait to find out!
Movement: None so far
Sleep: Great, but getting up at last twice a night for the restroom.
What I miss: Diet Coke!
Cravings: Mexican, Mashed Potatoes, Ice water
Symptoms: Nausea, Vomitting, and super super tired
Best Moment this week: Today finally feeling normal again.

If 2 Heads are better than 1....

than 3 Heads must be AWESOME!
Head #3 coming May 2011.

In the Meantime 2

While we wait I love seeing moments like this!