Half way done!

Today I am 18 weeks pregnant with baby 2! This is half way done for me with the scheduled c-section. I had my regularly scheduled appointment today (every 4 weeks). I unexpectedly had to go in Monday due to some contractions I started having last week. They are just Braxton Hicks but I thought it was a little early to be having them. So I called the doctor on Monday morning just to see what they thought. I told them I had an appointment scheduled for today and I was okay with waiting but they wanted to see me right away. They hooked me up to some monitors to see if they could catch any contractions…I didn’t have any while I was there. They told me that since my body had done this before (being pregnant) and it wasn’t that long ago, that I might not be able to do as many things as I did when I was pregnant with Reece. With Reece I was working out 3 to 4 times a week, push mowing our ¾ acre lot, painting, shoveling…you name it. With this one I haven’t had time…or the energy to do as many things. But I did notice the most contractions Saturday when I was the busiest…worked out and stood in the kitchen cooking for an hour, walked around at the car show, etc. My back was hurting and I was wore out…I felt like I did at the end with Reece! Basically what I have to do is report to them if I have more contractions. If I feel some, I need to drink 2 big glasses of water and go lay on my left side. She (Dr. G’s nurse) is not restricting me from anything (besides the action that got us here in the first place) and said that she wouldn’t unless I continue having them. If that happens, they will “check” me…if no dilation, it’s a shot in the butt every week until week 37…if dilation…its bed rest! So let’s pray that we don’t have to go that route. On Monday the heart beat was right at 150.

They had me come in today for my regular appointment. The heartbeat was low 140’s (Reece was always in the 160’s) and the baby was moving all around hitting the Doppler. She (Doc G’s nurse) said my uterus is right where it should be measuring right on 18 weeks. She said the reason my lower back is hurting like it did at the end with Reece is because I am probably carrying differently. She said I appeared to be growing up and straight out as opposed to carrying in my butt, legs and side to side (like last time)…which she said could mean boy along with the heartbeats…but what do they know! Total weight gain so far is around 8lbs. I go back in 2 weeks for the sono…where we could find out, but aren’t!

Leave me some comments…it’s funny to see all these votes…I don’t even know who’s voting (I didn’t think that many people knew about the blog)…a lot of you think girl….curious to see the reasoning behind the votes. It’s funny all the stories I have been hearing lately… “I think girl because you aren’t showing much”…then someone else said “I think boy because you aren’t showing much and can still wear your regular jeans”. All experiences are different I guess but it’s fun to hear everyone’s opinions…ever hear of the Drain-o test? That’s the funniest one I have heard yet!

Since we didn’t share names last time but knew it was a girl, we called her “Betty Bauer”. So I think it’s only fair that we think of a nick name for this baby…any ideas?

Pack me! Pack me!

Daddy is going on a trip! He leaves on Thursday to go to Tennesse to look for truck parts for the old trucking he is building. He wanted us to go with, but Mommy is working and has no vacation left (she used it all for me last year). Daddy got his bags out last night to begin packing. I thought it would be fun if he packed me too so I got in the bag. As you can tell on my face, I am not happy he is leaving us for 3 or 4 days! But Mommy and I will be able to spend a lot of girl time together!!


Bye, Bye Daddy! Have a good and safe trip! Mommy and I will miss you!

Cheesey Reecey

Got some crackers with that cheese?

Oh where oh where has that number 2 gone?

Reece likes to throw all her toys over her head during bath time. This time the number "2" landed on her head and just kind of stayed there for the whole bath. See if you can find it in each picture.




Nope, Piglet doesn't have it...
It's not under the boat...
It's not outside the tub...hmmm...

Speaking of number 2...Before bath time each night, I strip Reece down and she likes to take a couple of hot laps throughout the house - naked. This is a fun game for her and she loves it when you chase her. On this particular night, she made her usual trip around the house and then instead of the "chase game" she ran in and got her favorite book (the one with Bo and Kennedy's pictures in it). She picked it up and showed it to me. She squated down to read it, pointed to Bo and looked at me...while doing this she proceeded to go number "2" on the new carpet (unfortunatley, I am not talking rabbit droppings either)...I screamed and she got up like it was nothing and ran to the bath room for tub time. I put her on the potty (like I do every night before bath time) to show her where to go next time. She laughed and then threw her paci in...I don't think she is ready for potty training quite yet...although she has the "I am not embarrassed to go in front of you" down pretty well!

Happy Birthday, Kennedy!!!

Happy Birthday Kennedy! Hope you enjoy your day...in every way!!



I loved your cake...it was yummy!!
And I love your new wagon. Thanks for taking me on a ride!!

New Discovery

To save myself embarrassment, I had planned on just telling you that this happened...but these pictures tell the story better and I just couldn't resist. How many out there would be as brave as I to post these kinds of pictures!!!?? Much to my surprise, Reece discovered "the bra and underwear drawer" (worse because it was maternity bra and underwear - much bigger). Here are the things that she discovered...




Notice in this one she has her hand to her ear...she got up to answer the phone...do you think she is immitating me??

It's a.....???

Some of you may or may not know that this pregnancy, we are NOT finding out what we are having. I still like to look into all the silly myths and make predictions though! I am pretty good at predicting what others are having but I wasn't good at predicting Reece. I am curious to see what you think so I am posting voting options to the top right. Here is a little back ground info:

1st pregnancy
First craving: Pancakes, fruit
Complexion: Not clear (face, back and arms)
Food Aversions: Veggies
Cravings: Anything sweet - oreos, coffee, icecream, fruit
Baby's heartbeat: 164-167
Weight gain 1st trimester: 8 to 10lbs
Clothes fit?: Out of regular jeans at 8 weeks
Sickiness: None
Chinese Birth Chart said: depends on which one you ask...first one I found said boy but after I found out she was a girl, I did some research and found one that said girl. This prego, I used that one....
Timing of ovulation and conception: Boy

2 pregnancy
First craving: Blueberry muffins and then pancakes
Complextion: Face is clear
Food Aversions: Bananas
Cravings: Cheeseburgers, bacon, cheese
Baby's heartbeat: 145-152
Weight gain (1st tri): 3lbs
Clothes fit?: YEP still wearing regular jeans!!!!
Sickness?: None - sometimes toothbrush gags me and dirty diapers
Chinese Birth Chart: Girl
Timing of ovulation and conception: based on this, I think it should be a girl but I am not really sure when I ovulated this time...my schedule was a little whacked! Guess there is always a 50/50 "shot" anyways!

I had an appointment this week - 14 weeks. Heartbeat was at 145-152 with the baby being active. He/she was moving around and hitting the doppler like crazy. Total weight gain is 6lbs at this point. With Reece I had gained around 10 or so and my pants didn't fit because of my butt and legs. This time I am still in my regular pants and I do have a little pooch popping out a bit. I go back May 16 and will be 18 weeks. I'll go 2 weeks after that for the sono. I will continue to update you! C-section is scheduled for 10/9!!!