Christmas Roundup and 20 weeks

So Christmas morning at our house came.... 9;30am...Lily Anne is still passed out in the bed. yes still!!! Enough that I turned on all the lights, took photos....and still had to wake her up! She was sleeping so hard....pooor thing.

So after waking up Lily Anne .... and the view from the top of the stairs. All the santa goodies!


Santa left Lily Anne a cool table and chairs with crayons and a doodle pad. She has played nonstop since getting it! It also has been my saving grace at night when I am trying to cook. Lily Anne will color for quite a while.


Then it was off to discover the mini magna doodle and megablock bus. Then all the stocking stuf.


Then we headed to visit Mich's Family for the Christmas dinner. Lily Anne was quite a ham!

And her new ride!!!

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How far along: 20 weeks 4 days

Total weight gain: 3-4lbs.... ( i am going to try to keep this NO more that 25!)

How much does baby weigh: weighing in at about ten ounces and measuring six and a half inches... according to what to expect.

Maternity clothes: yes 100% bottoms. A few tops...especially for length

Symptoms: none....I am hoping it stays that way!

Cravings: OJ, Fruit and anything sweet. The sweet is non-stop...although I am doing good 90% of the time to say NO! ( no change!)

Sleep: Sleep is going really good in our house.

Movement: Lots! the baby is quite a mover!!!

Belly button in or out: Innie.

What I miss: Happy hour....a glass of wine with dinner....

What I'm looking forward to: getting started on the operation reorganize the house to accomidate another babyroom.

Milestone: Halfway done!!!!!

Well .... it's a ....

We had a wonderful Christmas telling family! We have known for a little bit but wanted to share with family on Christmas before telling the world. We are very excited about another girl aka a little sister for Lily Anne. We are working on finding a name for "baby#2". We had a boy name ready but have been struggling to find a girl name that we both are in love with.

19 weeks

How far along: 19 weeks 5 days

Total weight gain: 3lbs.... ( i am going to try to keep this NO more that 25!)

How much does baby weigh: not sure...

Maternity clothes: yes 100% bottoms. A few tops...especially for length

Symptoms: none....I am hoping it stays that way!

Cravings: OJ, Fruit and anything sweet. The sweet is non-stop...although I am doing good 90% of the time to say NO! ( no change!)

Sleep: Sleep is going really good in our house. If we can keep Lily Anne teething at bay!

Movement: Lots! the baby is quite a mover!!! Mich was even able to feel the baby bouncing around!

Belly button in or out: Innie.

What I miss: Happy hour....a glass of wine with dinner....

What I'm looking forward to: Christmas. The bedding arrived to day...and I am so ready to see it. Hopefully it is just what I am hoping on the colors.

Milestone: making to the half way point. This pregnancy is moving!

double strollers - City Select

I am dreaming of this stroller "City Select" (website). I love my Chicco single one....but now that I have to think about TWO. I have been researching them all. Some are budget friendly and some are WHOA!!! The City Select is a little budget WHOA...but I am really liking the ability do so many options... 17 to be exact. I know I will not use all 17 but this is one stroller that can go as a single to a double and then back to a single with ease. That ability is very appealing to me.



Now convincing Mich to agree with me....any ideas?

17 weeks and Lily Anne

How far along: 17 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain: 2lbs.... trying to keep this under control for Baby #2

How much does baby weigh: not sure....but what to expect says:
" About five inches long and more than three and a half ounces — the size of your open hand."

Maternity clothes: Yes for pants. But my tops are my regular ones.

Symptoms: I am still having a few bouts of m/s. Which is driving me crazy!

Cravings: OJ, Fruit and anything sweet. The sweet is non-stop...although I am doing good 90% of the time to say NO! ( no change!)

Sleep: Sleep is going really good in our house.

Movement: I ahve few movements here and there.... super exciting. This is my favorite part of being pregnant.

Belly button in or out: Innie.

What I miss: Happy hour....a glass of wine with dinner....

What I'm looking forward to: finding out the sex! I am so ready to know......NEXT WEEK!!!

Milestone: Next week, and getting through this Christmas.

Had a OB appt today. Everything is measuring on track! HB 156
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Lily Anne: 16 and 1/2 months!

MERCY ME! I can not believe we are knocking on 1 1/2's door. It feels like yesterday that she was born... She has been showing lots of new talents. She loves to clean the house with me. (Lets hope that habit stays around) Everything is so much fun for her...she loves outside more than ever. Although, with the weather we have had to bring the outside to the inside.

She has finally learned how to get herself on the couch to sit all by herself.... Loves Curius George....it is the only TV show that she has taken any kind of liking too. Which is kinda nice. Dolls seem to have made its way into playing line now. I am trying to play baby with her and get her kinda ready for spring. Although I am not sure how to officially do this.

Sunday we had a friend come over take our photo for the Christmas card. Lily Anne was so cute in her Tutu! She can even twirl around in it!

Christmas Card 2010

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