20 Weeks

How far along? 20 Weeks! Only 20 more to go!

Symptoms? I've had some occasional puffy feet when I've been sitting too long or been standing too long. It's hard to find a happy medium!

Maternity Clothes? This is a big duh now....whoa, baby belly!

Sleep: When I'm asleep, I sleep well. However, I only sleep for about an hour or two at a time, then I wake up super sore and have to flip to the other side. I spend the night flipping over from side to side....it gets kinda of old and I miss sleeping on my back!
Best moment this week: We had a great time in Indianapolis for Drum Corps finals. We got to hang out with Christopher's brother, see some old drum corps friends, and enjoy a night of great performances. Not to mention, we stayed in an awesome suite in downtown Indy AND we had Skyline Chili. WIN!!!

Miss Anything? Hot dogs....even though I definitely cheated by eating two little coney dogs from Skyline.....but now I am craving them more! So yum.

Movement: Little man is moving around...usually at night. I've been feeling more kick like movements lately as well. I swear I thought I could feel him with my hand on Saturday, but I'm not exactly sure.

Food cravings: Peanut butter and banana sandwiches. And chocolate chip Eggo waffles. MMmmmmm!
Anything making you queasy or sick:Nothing making me feel sick this week! Yay!
Have you started to show yet: I feel like the bump has really poked out more this week--WHOA.
Gender prediction: Little guy
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time:Happy---because we are halfway! How overwhelming is that?!?
Weekly Wisdom: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Looking forward to: Getting to see my sweet baby at my 20 week scan tomorrow! I can't wait to see how much he's grown! :)

On another note....

This weekend was my original due date with Baby Bean. It's hard to wrap my head around the emotions I feel in regards to knowing that time has come and gone. I spent some time reflecting on the 'what-ifs' I've tried not to dwell on. If we hadn't miscarried, we would (most likely) have a new little baby at home. However, then I wouldn't have this growing baby boy in my belly now. Even though the love and loss I felt (and still feel) for my first baby is very real, the love and relationship I have for our second baby is just as strong and growing. It's hard to believe I can feel as happy as do after the devastation I felt in January. How humbling it is to know that this is all part of a greater plan and my place in God's story. 

19 Weeks

How far along? 19 Weeks

Symptoms? Sciatic pain like no one's business! I can be in the middle of a task when all of a sudden, I get a shooting pain in what I call the "back-butt" area. I had some trouble with my sciatica before getting pregnant, so it seems that pregnancy has enhanced this issue. Joy! 

Maternity Clothes? Yes, indeed! I'm feeling large this week.

Sleep: Sleeping well, with a few wake ups in the night to flip over or go potty.
Best moment this week: Christopher and I had a great weekend together, complete with a BBQ lunch and trips to Babies-R-Us and Target to complete our sweet baby's registry!

Have you told family and friends: everyone knows!
Miss Anything? Diet coke....I've been trying to increase my water intake and not sneak the soda. However....I miss my favorite drink :(

Movement: Baby is squirmy....especially around 2 AM when I'm flipping over. I guess he is getting me ready for some of those late nights/early mornings!

Food cravings: Applesauce! I have consumed so much cinnamon applesauce recently and I can't seem to get enough! I usually make homemade applesauce in the fall, and I'm thinking I am going to have to make some a little earlier this year!
Anything making you queasy or sick: In the clear and feeling great!
Have you started to show yet: Good sized bump! 
Gender prediction: blue
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Anxious and nervous--- because school starts Friday! EEk!
Weekly Wisdom: Teamwork is not overrated! 
Looking forward to: Drum Corps Finals this weekend! Wahoo!!!!!

18 Weeks

How far along? 18 Weeks

Symptoms? Holy round ligament pains! I had a few the other day that literally made me double over. All I could think was, if these hurt that bad, how will I ever handle labor?? I'm still not sure about all that. Yikes.
Maternity clothes? Oh yes.  I was also so excited to find a cute pair of black maternity skinnies (not leggings--actual pants!) from A Pea in the Pod---for 50% off! Score!
Sleep: I'm sleeping well, but often wake up very sore from staying on one side for the majority of the night. Normally, I'm a back sleeper, so I absolutely detest sleeping on my side. I've also been having a few issues with night sweats, however with the help of the ceiling fan and a stand fan, we've been keeping the sweats at bay!
Best moment this week: Hanging out in Atlanta over the weekend! We got to hang out with Christopher's parents, go to the College Football Hall of Fame, watch lots of drum corps at the Georgia Dome, and catch up with lots of long, lost friends. Not to mention, we got sundaes at Ghiradelli before coming home on Sunday. Muir Woods....I love you! Scrumptious!!!

Have you told family and friends: everyone knows!
Miss Anything? Deli sandwiches! Christopher had a turkey sandwich from Wich-wich the other day and I was literally drooling over it. It smelled so stinkin' good and I was very jealous! A deli sammy may have to be one of the first things I eat after baby is born. If one more person tells me I could just warm one up, I might just punch them. A warm deli sandwich is an abomination!

Movement: Yes! Little man is a wiggle worm! He got excited during quite a few corps these weekend--just like his mom and dad! (please just don't want to play drums like dad, kiddo!) 

Food cravings: Mercy Alive. I LOVE food right now. I'm not sure if there is anything I don't like...besides what I normally don't like. I think if there is anything that sounds super yummy all the time, that would have to be Chinese food. Aaaaaand cobbler. Thanks, Tom, for sharing some cherry cobbler with me at Pucketts!! MMMMMM!!!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: In the clear and feeling great!
Have you started to show yet: Bumping and growing
Gender prediction: Turtle head
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and anxious---but more anxious about school starting! 
Weekly Wisdom: Be productive and positive! 
Looking forward to: Having a nice weekend at home with the hubby and the kitty---as well as starting our registry for the little guy!


Here are some pics from the weekend! We had a great time!

Helmets at the Hall of Fame

Cool mural 

Trophies at the museum 

My favorite this year: SCV! Love!!!

Jordi was in the DCI yearbook! She's famous! :)

Baby Boy

Here is our little guy giving us a full view of all his... boyish bits--haha!! :-D 

No shame at all! That's our boy!

17 Weeks

How far along? 17 Weeks

Symptoms? Occasional round ligament pains and whoa, dreams! I have the most vivid dreams all night long! Last nigh,t I had a dream that I went a whole semester forgetting to go to one of my classes and didn't get to graduate from college. I woke up panicked! Another time, I had a dream zombies were chasing Elsa. I have no explanations (except for Lisa Cooper always talking about the Walking Dead). Pregnancy is just all kinds of weird.
Maternity clothes? Yes, I am very comfortable in my maternity pants. I have also been shopping for tops that are a just a bigger size than I would normally wear. I've been having fun mixing and matching pieces that are maternity/non-maternity.
Sleep: Sleep is way better than it was last week. I've been sleeping hard in the night, with my occasional tinkle breaks. Also, (like I said before) I keep having these unusual and vibrant dreams.
Best moment this week: Getting to spend the weekend with the Abramsons and Solomonsons. We had a great time celebrating Madam's birthday, eating pancakes, shopping, and watching drum corps!

Have you told family and friends: Yep!
Miss Anything? I really want a heath bar blizzard from Dairy Queen. However, due to listeria concerns, soft serve ice cream is off the the table. :(

Movement: Yes...I've felt some little flutters in my lower tummy a few times. It's just hard to tell what is baby boy squirming and what is gas bubbles.
Food cravings: I could really go for a bacon and cheese quiche from Puffy Muffin with poppy bread. (Annnnd blackberry cobbler with ice cream from Chop House. Holy yummm!!!) Over all, my appetite is much improved and I am  hungry for just about anything and I feel like I could eat all day long. NOT good! haha!
Anything making you queasy or sick:Nope! Feeling great! (and hungry!)
Have you started to show yet: Bumpity bump!
Gender prediction: It's a boy!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy--and feeling excited!  And a little sad...but that's just because summer vacation is almost over.
Weekly Wisdom: Nap when you can.....the days of sleeping are going to gone very soon!
Looking forward to: Going to DCI Atlanta this weekend! Yay!

I feel like this is me right now... hahahaha!

Secret's Out!

And Baby Tanner is .........

Snips and snails it is! 

And we cannot wait to meet our baby boy!

He or She?

What is the stork going to bring us?

Soon everyone will know!

Use a penny to scratch and

the answer will show!