Baby Girl - 23 weeks

Hi Lovelies!! 

Here is my update for this week!! 

Today is: April 25, 2015

How far along: 23 weeks

Total weight gain: 15 pounds

Baby is the size of: A grapefruit. About 10.5 to 11 inches in length and just over a pound.

What's going on with the babe: Blood vessels in his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing. Loud noises that she hears are now becoming more familiar, and she should be able to hear all 3 of our voices! Her face is fully formed now - just needs some more fat. :)

What's going on with Mama:  Swelling is likely around this time, which I am experiencing, and heartburn has gotten worse.

Baby is:  A Girl!!!

Maternity clothing: Bottoms, absolutely. Tops, still wearing non-maternity which means that i am wearing men's t-shirts size 3X to 4X.

Sleep: Tossing and turning with potty breaks in the middle of the night. Also, I am snoring and loudly too.

Movement: Lots of it and I love it!!

Cravings/Aversions:  Nothing too specific this week.

Symptoms:

- heartburn

- out of breath quicker

-Acne

How has this pregnancy been different than the first:
- I was tossing and turning a little bit with Angelina. Also, I was getting tired pretty early with her. With this one, I'm staying up pretty late.

How big sister was this week: She is so excited to be a big sister!! We are also having a rough bedtime routine lately. Hopefully that will change soon.

The best moment(s) of this past week: Time with my family.

I'm looking forward to:  Planning our baby shower!!

~Angie

Second Trimester Update

Hi Lovelies!!!

I hope everyone had a great weekend. We spent alot of out time playing outside and doing some spring cleaning in the house. 

I just wanted to give you a quick update on baby #2. I am well into my second trimester and everything is going great.  I am 22 weeks (I'll be 23 weeks tomorrow)I have had a couple of ultrasounds and some blood work done and I am excited to say that Baby V 2.0 is developing normally and we also found out via a blood test (it replaces the amnio) the gender of baby #2. 

So, we are having.........

A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes!! We are having another little girl!! We are so excited and The Little is excited to have a little sister. She has a list of things that she wanted to teach her and she wait to play with her. She even has a name picked out for her. Right now, she is calling her "Maya Dazzle Sonata". Now, this is not her name, The Hubster and I are still discussing names. Hopefully, we will have a decision soon.

Anyways, my pregnancy is progressing really well, she has been kicking and rolling all over. I We just cannot wait to meet this little miracle. 

I'll be posting my 23 week update sometime tomorrow and I will have other posts up this week. Have a great night Lovelies!!

~Angie

Saturday Quotes

Hi Lovelies!

I just wanted to share some motivational quotes that I have been using these last few weeks. I have found that I need to some motivation to get my to do list complete. I just don't have much motivation lately and these quotes have really helped. So, enjoy!!!

What keeps you motivated?

~Angie

Free time!!!

Hi Lovelies!!

I finally have some free time to sit down and write a blog post!! Sorry I have been MIA for the last couple of weeks! Life has been busy with appointments, birthday parties, and just life in general. 

I will be back to a regular blogging schedule starting tomorrow. I will be posting some pregnancy updates, a birthday party recap, and just some random posts. 

Tonight I will leave you with a quote that I found while surfing the net!

Have a great night Lovelies!! See ya tomorrow!!

~Angie

Motherhood is...

To me, it is---

- waking up every time she makes a noise on the monitor and find it nearly impossible to go back to sleep.

- finding new and creative ways to get her to eat because she is such a picky eater. 

- sneaking into your child's room when they are sleeping to watch them dream.

- kissing boo boos and telling them it will be okay.

- cleaning up the pile of toys and books only to have them scattered all over the floor five minutes later and realizing that it is okay and to just go with the flow.

- crying at random times because you hope you are not screwing them up.

- going shopping only to find yourself spending money on clothes for your kid instead of on yourself without even realizing it.

- loving another so unconditionally and knowing that you are willing to sacrifice anything just make sure that their needs are being met. 

What is motherhood to you?

~Angie

Happy Homemaker Monday (on a Tuesday)

Hi Lovelies!

Happy Tuesday!!! Sorry I have been MIA for the last couple of weeks, but I have been planning the Little's birthday party and I have had back to back OB appointment with a couple of ultrasounds.

 I was supposed to post my Happy Homemaker Monday post yesterday, but as you can see that did not happen. I am however, posting it today and I will be back with a couple more posts dealing with being 18 weeks pregnant and I will have a gender reveal post up sometime today.

So, here is my Happy Homemaker Monday post:

The weather outside is:

Absolutely beautiful!!! It's sunny, warm, and 75 degrees outside!!!

On the breakfast plate this morning:

Cereal and fruit

As I look outside my window:

The sun is shining and the neighbors next door are mowing their lawn.

Right now I am:

Sitting on the couch, watching A Different World on Netflix and writing this post.

As I look around the house:

The living room needs to be picked up and the kitchen needs to be cleaned.

 

On today's to do list:

Laundry

Cleaning

Homework

Currently reading:

Right now I'm reading one of my favorite series by V.C. Andrews, The Casteel series

On the TV today:

Right now I am watching Gilmore Girls and A Different World

On the menu this week:

Monday: Steak fingers, fries, and fruit

Tuesday: Spaghetti and veggies, fruit

Wednesday: Sandwiches, chips, veggies, and fruit

Thursday: Beef stew with cornbread

Friday: Pizza and breadsticks

Saturday: Leftovers from Thursday and Friday

Sunday: Beans and cornbread

What I am creating at the moment:

New stickers for my shop

Favorite photo from the camera:

I will post this later

Prayers, Inspirational Quotes, or devotionals:

Have a wonderful Tuesday Lovelies!!!

~Angie

March Goals

Hi Lovelies!!

I decided to sit down this evening and organize my March (in my planner)  and to jot down some goals that I want to accomplish. Now, I can't recap my goals for February, because I didn't make any (oops). 

So here's what I'm planning for March in the terms of goals:

1. Implement a cleaning routine. 

In order to accomplish this I will following The Flylady. I have seen this on facebook and it seems to be working for most. I just hope I can stick with it this time. I have tried a few times and have just given up. This time I will stick with it and my house will be clean and decluttered by the end of the month. 

2. Plan the Little's birthday party.

We have the place reserved for the day that we have picked and all we need to now is to order the birthday cake and buy the decorations. 

3. Have a fun spring break.

We need to plan a fun trip.

4. Work on the nursery.

The room and closet need to be cleaned out, the crib needs to put together and there is a list that just goes on and on and on.

5. Work the Little's bedroom (Frozen theme).

She wants a Frozen theme, so I'll see what I can pull together. Pinterest, here I come!!

Well, those are my goals for March. What goals do you have planned for March?

~Angie