23 Weeks

Man, time sure is flying by for this pregnanacy. At first I thought the first trimester would never be over because I was so sick. This second trimester has flown by, only one more week and I am in the home stretch, the third trimester and 6th month of pregnancy. Is this for real I ask myself each day. It seems like a dream until I feel that sweet little boy kicking and doing acrobats inside my belly. Last night Phillip and I were laying in bed and it is at night when Hudson is most active because I am finally relaxing and not moving constantly (which they say is "rocking" him to sleep when your most active) and he was kicking and going to town. It was so cute because Phillip puts his head right down next to my belly and talks to him and feels the kicks. It is already apparent how amazing of a father he is going to be and I can't wait to whitness that. Anyway I am offically 23 weeks along. Hudson is a little over a pound and the length of an ear of corn and is starting to fill out and look more like a baby and not a skeleton. We should have another ultra sound coming up so it will be interesting to see the changes from 18 weeks until now. Well here is the updated 23 week pic (don't laugh I had just showered and don't have my hair done or any makeup, oh well), my belly is getting HUGE!



22 Weeks

We we were on vacation last week in Montana for our 3rd Anniversary, so this post should have happened on Friday, so it's late but never the less it is up. Also, a very special little girl was born Wednesday on our anniversary. My sister and her husband welcomed their addition Ava Jane and we couldn't be more excited for them and to meet her of course. So I am officially 22.5 weeks, but whose counting. Things are moving along with the nursery. Part of the bedding arrived and a new sign painted by Susie Harris, (I follow her blog and she paints the most amazing signs), and the dresser/changing table and side tables are in the process of being painted by my amazing husband. I will post pics as soon as the room is put together. Another big event that has happened is we FINALLY got our central ac installed and boy does it feel good! As for me I am feeling great. Still having some contractions but they aren't painful and they are rare. I was still able to do a 3 mile hike up a glacier on our trip and I continue to go running with the dogs, so I guess everything is fine. We went to the doctor on Monday and Hudson's heartrate was good at 160 and the doctor was pleased to see that I am gaining weight, not too excited about that. So here are a few of my 22 week pics and we should be back on track this Friday with the 23 week pics and hopefully not fall behind anymore.



Halfway There and some

I figured since we are leaving on our three year anniversary trip I better update my baby post, plus I was so excited by the news of my newly born niece Ava born this morning 8 lbs, 6 oz and 21 in long and the anticipation of our trip. I am currently 21.5 weeks along. It doesn't seem that long until our bundle of joy will appear in this world. We are furiously working on the nursery, it's painted, has a new rug and chair and ottoman set. Now if the crib would arrive along with the bedding and decor we would be set. Oh ya and there's the unfinished floor boards, changing table....the list goes on and on! In time it will come together, at least that is what I keep telling myself ha! Anyway, here is the updated belly pics.

getting bigger and bigger!

Don't mind the crazy hair, I just wok up and we were going to work in the yard!

As for how I'm feeling. Well we had a little scare on Saturday, I started having pre-term contractions. Dr. wasn't sure if they were/are Braxton Hicks or true contractions since they didn't show up on the monitor. So I've been resting more and taking it easy here and there and my cervix is still closed so nothing to be alarmed about. I feel great, Hudson is having kick boxing marathon's and dance parties in my belly and Phillip is so excited he gives him a long talking to each night. Life can't be any better, until Hudson is in our arms that is. God is good and I can't wait to update you all on the nursery and belly pics to come!

It's A Boy!

Well if you haven't already read on Facebook, it is true, Phillip and I found out on June 19th that we are having a baby boy. Everything looked great on the ultra sound. We sure do have a busy little guy that loves to do summersaults!  I got so caught up in the excitement, work, family coming for Hoopfest and everyday life that I haven't had time to update my posts. I didn't even take an 18 week photo I got so busy, shame on me! We are just getting ready to start on the nursery and I cannot wait until it is complete! It makes it more real to see all of his things in his room. As for me, I have been feeling him kick more and more. It is so amazing to think there is another life within me. It truly is a miracle. I just can't wait until Phillip can feel it! He did feel either his head or butt on one side of my belly the other day though because it was much more hard than the other side and kind of protruding out so that was a special moment for us. I am just glad to be over the sickness and gaining more energy everyday. Well here are some of the pics I hadn't posted to update you all on how big this momma is getting.

Getting bigger!

Here is a picture of Phil the morning of his birthday June 19th before he found out he was going to be having a baby boy!

Hopefully from now on I can post each week and keep up with sharing my pregnancy highlights with you all. This Friday we will be halfway there, so exciting. only 4 more months to go!