19 weeks- It's a GIRL!

How Far Along: 19 Weeks
Size of baby: 9 oz, 6 inches
Total Weight Gain/Loss: According to MY scale, up 4lbs. According to the Dr.'s, up 6lbs
Maternity Clothes: Pretty much all I wear now with the exception of regular non maternity shirts.

Gender: It's a GIRL!
Movement: Yes, around week 12 I started to feel the fluttering. Now I feel her everyday.
What I miss: Massive amounts of caffeine.
Sleep: Normally don't get more than 4 hrs at a time.
Symptoms: Nausea is slightly improving, haven't lost my lunch in over a week!
Best Moment this past week: Finding out the gender and watching her play on the ultrasound. She was grabbing her feet and moving all around.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing Evey play with her little sister.

Name: Liliana

Lake House

This happened a while back but I want to remember how cute and innocent my little girl is. I can't believe she is almost four. The other day we were out on my dads boat and Evey was going on and on about the lake houses. Later she finds a dime and hands it to me, she's very serious when she says "Mamma, here, I want you to buy me a lake house" HA! If only it was that easy, she's such a cutie.

What's the baby's name?

I found the gender out early. The official ultrasound will be this week when Carlos is in town. Evey has been very curious and excited about the baby. She knows more than I give her credit for. She kisses my tummy without being prompted n things like that, she loves telling ppl there is a baby in my tummy and that it's a girl. One of my best friends Amy has an ADORABLE little girl named Katie. The other day she asks, "mommy, is the baby in your tummy named Katie too?" I just smiled and told her no, I think her name is going to be Liliana. She paused and looked at me. She says I'm Evelyn ARIanna, she's going to be LILIana. I said is that okay? She responded sure! n went about her day. It was adorable! She's going to be such a loving big sister, I can't wait. <3

Swim Lessons!

I never realized that Evey was not a very strong swimmer until we started swim lessons! Partly my fault because I always have a hand on her or put floaties on her when we are at the pool and when we are at the lake she's in her life jacket. We did two weeks, four days each week of swim lessons. Not going to lie I'm glad this session is over so I can sleep, I'd have to wake up early to take her then go home and work all night, wash, rinse and repeat lol. We were in the parent/tot class so I was in the pool with her. Once they get three stickers the parent is no longer needed. The very last day she got her third sticker and tear, she doesn't need me anymore. The last day of her swim class they were taught to jump in alone, float to the top face up yell for help. So she jumps in, floats to the top. I tell her okay Evey, yell for help. She looks at me and says, but I don't need help. LOL. I know Evey, but we have to practice in case you do need it, yell for help. Evey looks at me frustrated, but I don't! SIGH. She cracks me up, I love how matter of fact kids are.

My little cone head!

10 things tuesday

Saw this on another blog and decided to give it a shot. Things have been stressful lately and I've been trying really hard to stay positive.... key word trying. I'm going to give this a shot and write about 10 things that made me happy recently.

1. Taking Evey for her very first swim lessons, she looks so darn cute in her swim america swimsuit and swim cap.

2. Looking at the picture of the baby's ultrasound, can't explain the joy that brings to my heart.

3. Feeling the baby move after a long night of work, she.... or he normally moves around right before I fall asleep in the morning after a long night at work. I'll be exhausted and when I hit that comfy bed and things are quiet she seems to move around just to remind me of whats important.

4. Seeing Evey get excited to see me today, theres nothing like seeing your child happy to see you, it makes you feel so loved and wanted. Watching them run to you and give you a huge hug is awesome.

5............maybe next tuesday I can come up with more.............................

Baby Update

How Far Along: 13 Weeks
Size of baby: 0.9 oz, 3 inches long
Total Weight Gain/Loss: According to MY scale, down 1lb
Maternity Clothes: Bought my first mommy swimsuit, with Evey I was so tiny I just wore my bikini....now not so much. Had to get some maternity bottoms too. Even though I'm about the same weight I'm starting to show.

Gender: Not sure yet!
Movement: Yes, around week 12 I started to feel the fluttering. Now I feel it almost everyday.
What I miss: Massive amounts of caffiene
Sleep: Ha! What's that? I work nights and "sleep" during the day.
Symptoms: My boobs are bigger! woo hoo haha. My nausea is getting worse unfortunately.
Best Moment this past week: Having Carlos there for the ultrasound and seeing our baby move all over the place!
What I am looking forward to: My next day off.

Big News!

Evey is going to be a big sister! Today marks my 2nd trimester. Carlos and I are expecting at the end of January. The 1st trimester has been a whirlwind, wondering how things will work out with him living so far away, I've been working so much, trying to figure out a way to stay at home for as long as possible, being so darn tired all the time, being nauseated.... I'm ready for a break! The first trimester flew by, I'm hoping the next two are slower, I need more time to prepare. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, Carlos flys in for a week. Its always so nice to have him home. I'm showing a little, haven't gained any weight yet but feel as big as a house. I've got the normal pregnancy issues, indegestion, nausea, extreme fatigue. I know some of it will subside. We have told family and friends as of now, still haven't posted anything on facebook there are some things I need to get in order first. I'm going to tell Evey once I really start showing, I'm sure she will be excited. She loves babies and thinks they are so cute, she is going to be a great big sister. I'm very excited, it seems to be sinking in now. At the same time I'm concerned about the pregnancy. This time around I'm 30 lbs heavier and under a lot more stress. With Evelyn I didn't even THINK about complications, now I worry and hope everything goes well. I'm a little sad I won't get to set up a nursery, I'm still and probably will remain in our one br apt. I didn't get to have one for Evelyn either. I know the baby won't know the difference, but it still makes me sad. I know I will have to make a lot of sacrifices for our baby, they will all be worth it though.