My 1st Mother's Day

Today is my first Mother's Day with a baby in my arms. I don't think I could even put into words what this day means for me and J. It was a dark day in our house for several years. Today, instead of waking up, crying, putting on a happy face to celebrate all the wonderful mothers in our life and coming home to cry some more before falling asleep completely heartbroken, I woke up to my husband bringing our daughter into our room singing the Mother's Day song. My day consisted of grocery shopping, diapers, naps, birthday decoration crafts and cleaning chicken and sweet potato bits off of everything. And it was the best day I could imagine because I got to spend it with my girl (and my girl growing in my belly.) Being a mother is everything I dreamed it would be and more. I am beyond thankful today and everyday.

11 Months

Hailey is 11 months today! We love this girl more than we could even explain. She has been growing like crazy, and even has TWO teeth now! I can't believe she will be a whole year old next month. 

Favorite things: Her Segway, standing, cheesy eggs, singing Itsy Bitsy Spider, her comb, Handsome and her most favorite thing of all.. One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.

Least favorite things: Getting her diaper changed and being told she can't stand IN her Segway.

23 Weeks

How far along: 23 weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: I think I'm up 6 lbs!! Yikes! 
Stretch marks: Not yet.
Sleep: Hailey's been sleeping until 545ish lately so better, but 630 would be wonderful 
Miss anything: Seafood!!!!
Movement: Girlfriend iis a wiggle worm in there. Maybe she'll want to be a gymnast. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. 
Symptoms: Just tired, really. 
Have you started to show: I think she had a growth spurt this week. 
Gender: Girl!!!
Belly button in or out: In but I definitely think its going to pop this time. Gross. 
Happy or moody most of the time: So happy. 
Looking forward to: My very first Mother's Day with a baby in my arms! 

22 Weeks

(I need to get it together on the chalkboards and pictures.)

How far along: 22  weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: I think I'm up 4 lbs.
Stretch marks: Not yet.
Sleep: Ughh, if only our little teether girl would sleeeeeep.
Miss anything: Nothing.
Movement: She is even more active than her sister was. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. 
Symptoms: Tired. Tired. Tired. 
Have you started to show: She's out and proud.
Gender: Girl!!!
Belly button in or out: In. 
Happy or moody most of the time: So happy. 
Looking forward to: Having two girls!! Ahhh, can you believe it?

21 Weeks

How far along: 21 weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: Don't think I've gained anymore. Up 3 lbs total. 
Stretch marks: Not yet.
Sleep: Between Hailey's new wake times and J creepily waking me up in his sleep, it hasn't been great. 
Miss anything: Nope.
Movement: She's already got the hiccups like her sister did. Hope we're not in for another reflux baby.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not lately. 
Symptoms: So tired!
Have you started to show: Yep!
Gender: Girl!!!
Belly button in or out: In. 
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy happy.
Looking forward to: Finding a name!!!!! Suggestions welcome. 

20 Weeks

I have totally dropped the ball this week. Not only did we take this picture nearly a week late, I am also wearing the same outfit as last week. Maybe I'll just pretend I need new clothes. We had Baby S #2's anatomy scan this week! Everything looked great and we confirmed that she is still a girl! Now for a name... 

How far along: 20 weeks.
Total weight gain/loss: Gained the 3 lbs I lost back plus 3 more!
Stretch marks: Not yet.
Sleep: Pretty well, aside from Hailey's 4-5am wake up calls I've been getting.
Miss anything: Nope.
Movement: She's a wiggle worm.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No, I've been great this week.
Symptoms: Nothing really.
Have you started to show: I think I officially look pregnant now.
Gender: Girl!!!
Belly button in or out: In.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: I need to start getting my act together. This baby girl needs some things purchased and Hailey needs a first birthday party planned!

                                                 

10 Months

Hailey is 10 months old today. She has grown and developed so much in this past month, more than any other month. She is crawling around EVERYWHERE and pulling herself up to stand on EVERYTHING! I've never wished we had carpet more than I have these past two weeks. She said her first few words, mama, dada, and hi. She has been on a solid food strike the last week or so too. I'm hoping she's just too busy developing new skills to be slowed down by pureed meat and green beans. 

Official weight: 16 lbs 3 oz

Official height: 28.5 in

Favorite things: Standing, her bike, being outside, puffs and books.

Least favorite things: Sitting still and having her diaper changed.