I'm a week late this month but here is the pic for this month!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
24 Weeks
So I neglected to take a 24 week picture this time! We got really busy on Sunday and totally forgot. But all is well still and trust me...I am growing! I saw the midwife this morning and everything looks great. Baby's heart rate was 150 (same as Ayda's in utero...perhaps it's a girl?) The baby is transverse but still has time to flip and be head down. At least he/she BETTER do that!!!
Morning Sickness: Occasionally a little queazy some mornings but it's usually if I didn't eat much protein the day before or I didn't eat a big dinner. I have only had this a few mornings all month though!
Cravings: I have had a little more of a sweet tooth this month and the past two weeks I have wanted Chickfila like crazy! I have to watch myself and I only get the grilled chicken sandwich even though the fried sandwich or chicken fingers is what sounds the best! Compromise!
Movements: This baby jabs me a lot. Ayda was more of a stretcher. This baby just loves to take random hits at me! And he/she LOVES to bounce on my bladder. I love all the movement though and will definitely miss it!
Energy: My energy has been great! I find myself able to stay up longer at night which is great because I actually feel like I see Kevin again! And I have been walking a lot and even doing some light jogging the past couple weeks. It feels good to get out and get some fresh air!
Clothing: Still loving my bigger size pants and I love that I look pregnant in my shirts. People have commented while we are out about Ayda being a big sister! Glad to look pregnant and not just pudgy anymore!
What I miss: I have not really found myself missing much this month! I'm just really enjoying being pregnant!
I'll post a picture if we take one before 28 weeks. If not I'll definitely get one then! I can't believe after the holidays I'll be in my third trimester! It's going by so fast!!!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Ayda Grace
I can't believe we celebrated Ayda's 2nd birthday today. The time is going way too fast. I also wonder if I will always be weepy on her birthdays. I was last year and I was again this year. I just remember so vividly welcoming her into the world and into our family. It's like it was yesterday. This year has been so much fun with her. She has learned so much and her personality has come out tenfold. We are so blessed to have her in our lives!
Here are some things I want to remember about our little girl when she turned 2:
Favorite Food: Yogurt, cheese sticks, fruit
Favorite toy: her shopping cart, dolls, and Toy Story toys (she sleeps with Woody and Jesse every night)
What makes her laugh: Playing "I gotcha" (I tickle her), getting chased by daddy
Favorite words she says: Pee Boo (Peek a boo), Yee Hoo (Yodel a hee hoo-Jesse)
Favorite Movie/tv show: Micky Mouse Clubhouse, Toy Story (1-3)
Weight: 30 lbs
Height: 35 inches
Ayda Grace,
You are a joy to your daddy and me. We love spending our lives with you and watching you grow. You make us proud everyday in so many different ways. We are simply smitten with you and have been since the day we laid eyes on you. You bring humor, love, and joy into our everyday lives. I pray you will always hold onto that positive outlook on life. I also pray that you will follow in God's call for you and follow after Him. We are raising you with His help! We love you with everything in us and couldn't ask for a better little girl! We are crazy about you sweet girl!
Mommy and Daddy
Thanksgiving Week
Ayda and I packed up the friday before Thanksgiving and headed north to Birmingham Al. I had been a doula for a birth that Wednesday night before and was still feeling a little sluggish but nothing was going to stop us. Of course Friday morning I went in to get Ayda out of bed and she sounds terrible! I called my friend, Jennifer, at 6AM (She was on her way to work) to make sure it was ok if we still came. She said come on! So we did! Eight and a half hours later we arrived! We spent Friday afternoon with my brother's crew. We went to the playground and dinner. Even though Ayda felt rotten, she still had fun playing with her cousins. Then we headed to Jen's house for a weekend of fun! Turned out her son (two months older than Ayda) was also getting a cold of some sort so we basically spent the weekend tending to our sick babies. Her 4 month old had it by Saturday as well. We wiped lots of snotty noses, washed our hands a lot and used clorox wipes several times. The kids still managed to have a ton of fun and it Jen and I loved seeing them playing together.
We managed to go out of the house a couple times. One of our outings was to Samford University where we both graduated from. It was so surreal being there with our three kids and one more on the way. It's only been 5 years since we graduated!!! Nathan and Ayda loved running around the quad playing. If you had asked me when I graduated if I thought I would be back on campus 5 years later with my 2 year old and be 5 1/2 months pregnant with our 2nd baby, I would have laugh hysterically! But God is good!
We headed to ATL on Monday to begin a week at my mom's house. On Thanksgiving morning we ran/walked (boys ran/girls walked) in the Gobble Jog 5K race. It was very fun and I really enjoyed the exercise. The rest of Thanksgiving was spent relaxing and waiting for my brother's family to arrive. On Friday we SHOPPED...nough said!
On Saturday we had our Thanksgiving. We started at iHOP for breakfast and then headed to Lennox mall to ride the Macy's Pink Pig. The kids had a blast!!! Then we headed home to start cooking our feast!
Ayda enjoying the yummy food! Kevin fried the turkey this year and it was amazing!! I have already requested he do another one for Christmas.
I love this picture of my grandmother with her great grandbabies. I jumped in there to get my belly in there. ha!
It was a great Thanksgiving week with family and friends!
Thanksgiving: Friends
Ok so I am WAY behind on my thankfulness posts! But in Lieu of Ayda's birthday I want to try to get caught up on my blogging so I can blog about her today!!!
I wanted to finish up with being thankful for my friends and community. Kevin and I feel family, friends, community are so important in our daily lives. We are so thankful for the people God has put in our lives to hold us accountable and enjoy life with.
Here are a few of my friends that I am so so thankful for. Without them I would be lost!
Jennifer W: We have been friends since we were 4 years old. Actually at the young age of 4 we didn't really like each other. But when God placed us in the same first grade class, we clicked and have been best friends since. We are so different and our moms never quite understood how we managed to end up being so inseparable. She was very girly and into boys, shopping, indoor games, etc. I was the tomboy. I loved sports, being outside, camping, etc. You get the idea! But now almost 28 years later we have more in common than ever. Mommyhood! We talk almost everyday and share all kinds of helpful hints with each other. Discipline, recipes, organizing tips, daily struggles, and more. I'm so thankful for her friendship!
Kaitlin T: We met in small group a few years ago and God has really deepened our relationship since. We did so much with her and her husband when we lived in ATL. They were such a fun couple to spend time with many nights a week! Lots of dinners together! When we moved to FL I was so afraid the distance would interrupt that bond some. But God has only brought Kaitlin and I closer. We both have gone through some stuff the past year that we were able to talk to each other about and seek advice and prayer from each other about. I'm thankful for her constant willingness to hear me out and give me advice where needed or just listen if that's all I really need.
Lauren L: We started out as NICU buddies working together. Now she is so much more than a co-worker. She is like a sister. We can always pick up where we left off no matter how much time has passed since our last chat. Ayda absolutely adores "Aunt Lauren" as well. She is fun to hang out with or share crazy stories with. She was with me when I was in labor with Ayda and she was such a support during and after her birth. She helps me see things in perspective when I am losing it and is not afraid to tell me to get a grip! I am so thankful for her honesty, love, and constant friendship!
Taunya F: Taunya was really my first close friend down in FL. Her son, Easton, is a month younger than Ayda and they LOVE playing with each other. We met in MOPS last year and I am so thankful we did. We are now in the same Life Group at church and have many playdates with the kids. She is great to talk to and also share parenting tips with. She is so so sweet and I am so thankful she is part of our life.
I could go on and on and on about the many friends God has blessed me with. Our Life Group is amazing and I love meeting with them every week. Everyone is so wonderful and I am so thankful for those relationships. Our church family is wonderful and so supportive as well! When I stop and look around I realize how truly blessed we are with relationships. If Kevin and I ever needed anything we know we have support here in FL but also a family of friends in ATL that still love us and would be there for us! What a blessing!
As Thanksgiving came and went last week I did a lot of thinking about all of this. I also reflect this time of year on the past 12 months and love seeing all that God has done in my life and our family's life. I know each relationship is a blessing and gift from Him. I find it so hard to find the words to say thank you to Him but I know that in treasuring these relationships it is what He wants to see. I am so grateful for ALL He has done!
Happy Thanksgiving (a week late!)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Thanksgiving Week
I am really bad about going through Thanksgiving week without really thinking about what I am thankful for. I love time with my entire family so I always just enjoy my time with them but leave it at that. I feel like this year has really shown me so many reasons to be thankful though. So the next few days I am going to say what I am thankful for.
Today I am thankful for the family God has blessed me with.
Kevin: My best friend, supporter, love of my life. He has grown so much this past year as he opened his practice and I could not be more proud of him. I watch him go to work everyday with the goal of helping people get well and the excitement of doing what he loves. He puts in long hours but still has time to come home and spend time with Ayda and I. I'm so thankful for all he does for our family and the love we have for each other!
Ayda: I'm not sure I can even put words to describe what I feel for my baby girl. She brings me so much joy everyday. I love watching her grow and learn new things. She has the best personality and loves life. I have learned so much about myself by being her mommy. And I am beyond thankful that I can stay home with her everyday and be part of all that she is learning and doing.
My Parents: My mom and step dad are such great supporters and encouragers of us. Mom is there at a drop of a hat if I need her...even down in FL. She lights up when Ayda is around and I love watching that relationship. Jim is there for whatever we need as well. We are so thankful to have them!
My dad and step mom, though much further away, are always willing to listen to me ramble about how we are doing or run something by them. I don't have to hear my dad say he's proud of me, I see it in his eyes when I am with him. They both adore Ayda and again I love that! When we do see them it doesn't take long for her to pick back up and love being with them.
Kevin's Parents: We are SO thankful for them. We moved into their house a little over a year ago and are still living there now. They have opened their doors lovingly to us and I cannot thank them enough. They have helped us so much as Kevin has opened his office doors. His dad has helped him make business decisions and they have been such a support to us as we made this huge transition. I have loved getting to know my in-laws better and can honestly say "I love my in-laws".
Siblings: Between Kevin and I, we have lots of siblings, nieces and nephews. Unfortunately we don't live near any of them except his brother. But when we are able to spend time with the others it is wonderful. All our nieces and nephews are amazing and have such precious personalities. We are so thankful for all of them. We live with Kevin's brother, George, so I definitely know him quite well. He is a great guy and I love that Ayda has an uncle that adores her and she adores him. I adored my Uncle Andy growing up so much. I loved going to his house or spending any amount of time with him. He made me laugh and feel so special. And I see that with George and Ayda. She sees a Honda CRV on the road and yells out "Gorgi's car!". He heads off to college in January and the house will not be the same at all. We will miss him!!!
As I write this I am again reminded of how important family is. They are with us throughout our days and weeks. I absolutely love the little family I have of Kevin, Ayda, and baby Lin. But I am also so thankful for our extended family. Thank you Lord for the blessing of them!
Monday, November 15, 2010
20 Weeks!
Morning Sickness: None at all! I am officially that woman I have envied since I was pregnant with Ayda. If the baby didn't kick me through out the day I would not know I was pregnant. It is wonderful!
Cravings: I have not had any one particular craving this month. I just like food and I am hungry quite often. I'm having a hard time not gaining too much weight and got fussed at at my last appointment. There is a part of me that knows I need to care and there is a part of me that is just so happy I feel so good and I don't care about the weight.
Movements: Feeling a TON of movements all day. And this baby is all over the place in there. From about 20 weeks on Ayda was pretty much in the same position it seemed. At least her kicks were always in the same place. This one may be kicking really low and then all of a sudden be up high. He/she is making full use of the space in there!
Energy: It is definitely back to pretty much normal. I'm sleeping good at night and can usually make it all day without feeling the need for a nap. Thankful for that as I chase miss Ayda all around!
Clothing: Had a hard realization this month...the clothes I wore while pregnant with Ayda don't really fit this time. I am having to bring all my SIL's clothes back to her because the majority of them don't fit. Fortunately I have two friends down here that have lent me some of their stuff so I am still ok. I have not had to buy too much! Such a blessing!
What I miss: Not too much at this point. I think the only thing that has crossed my mind several times lately is a sub from Publix. One of those just sounds so good! I'll put it on the post baby food list!!
I can't believe we are half way there! And I'm actually a little over 21 weeks as I write this! This pregnancy is going REALLY fast. I can't wait to meet our little one in March!
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