Weekend in Utah

Thing 2 and the Fuzzy Thing woke up to a Carriage bed
 full of balloons from Jenna's Valentine Daddy! 

Valentine's from Mommy to play with, and eat on our trip!

Cuddling on the couch with all 3 of my babies while
 watching a movie with Grandma and Grandpa!

Tubing with Dad and Grandpa Reece!

Playing at a Trampoline Gym and doing flips into the foam pit!

Bump 4- 2nd Trimester!!

How far along? 14 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss: I haven't been weighed since my last post. 

Maternity clothes? Yes, not because I have to all the time, but I love them :) They are comfortable, cute, and new! 

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: I am still sleeping great once I fall asleep, but with my new bump growing bigger by the day getting comfortable takes longer then it should. I am still sleepy during the day, but not constantly like I felt before. 

Best moment this week: It has been a fantastic last week. It was the week of my birthday and Valentine's Day! Friday Mike took me to an appointment then to breakfast for GF french toast! For Valentine's he got me a gift certificate for someone to clean our house every other week while he is gone to help me with the deep cleaning stuff, so I can relax :) He also got me a bathtub mat I have been wanting, because I am terrified of falling in the shower while he is gone!
Then we went to Utah to see my in-laws... I will post pictures separately :)

Miss Anything? Not really... I have found a replacement for any food I would want, and haven't had a desire at all for the "bad things". Some moments I miss feeling normal, but am quickly reminded how much I adore this baby which make is so worth it!

Movement: YES!!!! Other best part of the week!!! I wasn't sure of what I felt the 1st time... it was like popcorn. But then it happened again. I was laying and bed and felt our little peanut :) Since then I feel so aware of his/her existence. Before I knew I was pregnant, but it wasn't so really real until now. I can't stop touching my belly, and wanting to talk to our baby!

Food cravings: Steak has turned to lobster... which makes me think this will be a very expensive baby! I also love Caesar salad and GF Oreos! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: I am still very very sensitive to smells

Gender prediction: I have decided I am done answering this question on here, and to all the people who ask daily. I want a baby, and I truly don't care if it is a girl or boy. There is pros and cons to both, however I just feel so at peace with whatever God has planned! With Jenna I wanted a girl so bad I could taste it, and God gave me a Daddy's little girl who loves sports! God also gave me a step son who people always think look like me, but people think Jenna looks like Mike. God custom made our family, and this baby boy or girl will fit perfectly. So, I want a baby. 

Labor Signs: Still...Way too soon for this question 

Belly Button in or out? In where it belongs!

Wedding rings on or off? On and still too big 

Happy or Moody most of the time: I have definitely had more highs and lows lately. The lows usually don't last long, but I can get irritated quickly... and then realize what I sounded like and feel so bad :/ That being said the highs are wonderful I am so excited just to talk about my baby with anyone who will listen! 

Looking forward to: My next appointment is next Monday, so that will be fun! This weekend Mike and I will get some needed alone time, and hopefully feeling my peanut more often!

Birthday Ultrasound!

Best Birthday Present ever!
A picture of my healthy growing baby! 

 I had a wonderful birthday weekend filled with from Friday night girls night, Saturday Date Day with my man, Sunday family day, to dinner with my in-laws Sunday night! But nothing was better then the 1/2 hour we spent getting our 3rd ultrasound Monday! 
Baby Reece is perfect! The tech was able to see all the parts and they were all in the right places! All the measurements are great and baby is growing right on target! Heartbeat was 163, and she made a gender prediction for Mike seeing he will be gone for the gender ultrasound (I have been sworn to secrecy until our gender reveal party)! Baby was pretty still compared to how much movement we saw last time, but she moved my tummy around and it made our peanut turn and hide from us... so cute! It looks like peanut was sucking their thumb in most of the pictures that we got :)
I spent the afternoon napping today which was so amazing! Now I am waiting to see what Mike and Jenna are making me for my birthday dinner, then its a cuddle on the couch kind of evening with my 2 1/2 favorite people!! 

Thank you to everyone for your birthday wishes and for everyone who has been so supportive through my pregnancy this far! This is such a special time for us, and I am so glad that everyone is a part of it!! 

Belly Bump 3- 11 weeks- 2nd appointment

How far along? 11, going on 12 weeks!! 

Total weight gain/loss: 8 ounces... Ya I know that was my reaction too! I had them weigh me again. My midwife says with how sick I was in the 1st trimester I was probably loosing and gaining at the same time (I am a human lava lamp)! She says it is completely normal :) She also said she can feel my uterus right on my tummy which is apparently a good thing, because it means baby is in the right spot and the bump is all baby :)

Maternity clothes? Yes and no. My mom got me a bunch of cute tops and stretchy pants which I love! I have bought some stuff too, but don't have to wear just maternity stuff yet... it is more comfortable though :) 

Stretch marks? Nothing new

Sleep: Sleep is great these days. I can finally stay asleep in the morning as long as I want! I still need occasional naps though.

Best moment this week: Mike and I went to our 2nd appointment with the midwife, and all is going perfect in the baby making world! She was able to hear baby's heart on the Doppler 160-170 range :) We talked mostly about my birth plan, and it reminded me why we picked this midwife! She does for every client the things Mike and I have decided we want so far! 

Have you told family and friends: At this point everyone knows... It is funny seeing the reaction of people who don't know when the notice the bump :) It makes me so happy every time I get to say, "Yes, I am pregnant!" 

Miss Anything? Energy! There are some days that I am great and then days... like today that I have to nap or I will not make it. 

Movement: No feelings of it yet, but it was amazing to see how much baby moves around on the ultrasound last week! 

Food cravings: Steak! Tri-tip, New York Strip, Filet Mignon wrapped in bacon, Steak Quesadilla, Steak and Eggs... you get the point! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of anything minty or menthol 

Gender prediction: I thought by this point I would have some strong desire for a gender, but it isn't there... so none right now... just a healthy Reece Baby!! 

Labor Signs: Way too soon for this question 

Belly Button in or out? In where it belongs!

Wedding rings on or off? On and currently too big :(

Happy or Moody most of the time: Generally I am still in euphoria. But if I have another emotion it is crying, and never about anything important... I can literally cry just to cry...

Looking forward to: Girls Night with my best girls on Friday, Saturday Mike is taking me out for my Birthday, Sunday Birthday with my family, and then Monday for my birthday Mike and I are taking the day off to see our Thing 3's 3rd ultrasound!!!! Not to mention... MY 2ND TRIMESTER!!!