26 weeks

Hello!

26 weeks down, only 14 to go!! I feel good...Tired today because for some reason I decided to wake up at 1:30 in the morning and could NOT fall back asleep until after 4. Then my alarm was going off at 6...grreeaat!
I go to the doctor Thursday for regular visit and U/S to check my cervix. I wonder how big my little man will be!!

The time is literally FLYING by! I can not even believe it! I am so excited to meet my son!

Eric and I on this lovely morning:

How your baby's growing:

The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.

Update

Here are some pics for ya

 Eric @ 24 weeks 1 day

 Little man part sticking up. I'd say there is no mistaking my little peanut is a boy!

So, My husband and I were sitting on the couch the other night and he was feeling Eric kick and he said, "your belly button looks like a pouting mouth..." I was like "whhhaaa??" So he drew a face to help me picture it.... final pouting man product.. My dad thinks he looks like Angelina Jolie LOL.
This is the reason I don't wear a bikini! =) Seriously, whos belly button looks like that?!?!?!
haha

And Me.....25 weeks and 2 days.

I go for another U/S next Thursday! And for my regular visit. =) We will see what Eric looks like then!

baby shower

Hello!

First, I just wanted to let you all know that my sweet sweet nana passed on Saturday. She is at peace now and not in any pain. And for that I am so thankful.

Second, I had my baby shower this weekend....and it was wonderful. I am very lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. They made a very hard day much more managable.
Here are some pics!

Amazingness

Mikey helped me open ALL of my gifts. I love him!

5 preggers. Due Aug 15, Aug 30, Oct 5, Dec 15, and Jan 2

My momma and MIL

Thank you all so much for all of Erics great stuff!! We got his pack and paly, swing, towels, baby monitor, bjorn, diaper geenie, tons of clothes and bath stuff, a piggy bank, boppy, play gym, changing pad etc. So blessed!

I hope everyone has a good week.

XOXOXO

Life

It is a really hard time for my family right now. One of the best women I have ever known is very sick. My sweet, wonderful nana is in the hospital and she is not expected to make it through the weekend. This woman has been there for me through my entire life. When I was wrong she would tell me....and she would be one of the first ones to help me through a hard time. Infact, without her...I don't beleive I would have made it through very many things in my life. I could always lean on her. Even when she was going through a hard time she was the strong one...holding everyone else up. She is truely amazing and my heart is hurting so bad.

With this, I have been thinking about life. And how it begins, and it ends. I am bringing a beautiful new life into this world in a few short months and I only hope that I can be an example of strength and determination for my son like Nana always was and always will be to me. I just hope that I can help Eric know her even though she will not be here to show him how much she loves him. Since the day I found out I was pregnant she would put her little hand on my belly and just rub it....she would say "I cant tell yet if its a boy or a girl" and she would ask my mom when we got to meet "the new little person" She told me one of the last time we talked that she hoped that she would be able to hold him with her weak little arms.  I told her that she would most definitely be able to do that.....Strange how quickly things can change.
The best part about this situation is that I know that she will get to know my little man before even I do. She will love him from heaven and she will always, always look over him and protect him. And she has such a strong way of loving that I know that we will all be able to feel her love for the rest of our lives.
She was my number one fan and I will miss her every day.

This is the face of a true angel and one of the biggest hearts in the world..this was my wedding day. She always promised me that she would stick around long enough to dance at my wedding. Though she couldnt dance, she was there with me the whole day and that is a day that I will never forget.

Today will be my first baby shower. And I am going to do my best to put a smile on my face for nana! She would want me to enjoy it and soak in every moment.
So here is to nana! And all of the wonderful memories!

And just an update on my visit on thursday for my glucose test and U/S. My glucose test was a breeze..and I passed! And I got to see my little man! He is adorable! He is about 1 Lb 6oz and about 13 inches long so far. I had gained a pound since the week before so I am a whopping 126 now.

Thank you all for letting me introduce you to my nana. I know you all would have loved her as much as we all do.

24 weeks!

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
See what your baby looks like this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.)

Woooo HOOOOO! Eric gained somewhere around 4oz since last week! My little growing boy! =)

I go to the doctor Thursday to do glucose test and U/S to check cervical length. I will let you all know how it goes! I am hoping to get a good picture of him this time around because last time he did not cooperate at all. He was on his head upside down the whole dang time.

Still feeling pretty good! It is HOTTTTT outside! Holy cow!

We got the chest of droors for the nursery in on Friday! I am so happy to have somewhere to put Erics clothes!

I am SOOO excited to have my first shower Saturday! I cant wait to come home and put the stuff in the room!!! =)



This past weekend was pretty good....our dinasour computer finally died on us so we had to go drop some money on a new one...that was not fun. Saturday we ran errands and then grilled out at a pool party...Sunday I went to hang out with my mom and had the TASTIEST lunch in the world! My mom is the best cook! Eric enjoyed it!

Other than that not too much going on! I will let you guys know how the u/s goes and will write about the baby shower next week! =)

23 weeks =)

How your baby's growing:

Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.

Hello!! I went to the doctor for my monthly check up yesterday. I got the scale and it said 125!!!! I almost had a stroke! I gained 5 pounds in 4 weeks....the midwife that I saw said its completely normal and good. She said that she wouldnt be surprised if my total weight gain was 35-40 at the end because people who start out small usually gain more than people who start out bigger....WHAT?!?!?!?! I am sure going to have to get used to this. I have never weighed over 115...Ever..But my son is healthy and that is what matters! Erics heart sounded wonderful. It is such a good sound! =) and my belly measures good. I have been having Braxon hicks....they dont hurt..just tight and uncomfortable..the good news is that they dont last long. Also, leg cramps have made an appearence in my sleep schedule..great.
They gave me my hospital registration packet to fill out and mail in....it really hit home when they gave me that...it is getting closer and closer to him being here!
They also sent me home with the wonderful glucose fruit punch beverage that all of us preggers look so forward to sipping on! I will have to do that next Thursday when I go for u/s to check my cervix. I am excited to see my baby as usual...and it is my moms birthday that day and she will get to see her FIRST ultrasound since she had me!! =)

me at 22weeks 5 days

The past few days I have been really tired.  I am sore...who knows why...maybe my legs arent used to the weight..and had a headache for most of the day yesterday...But feeling good otherwise.

I am excited for my first baby shower on the 18th! I can't wait to see my family and celebrate my little Eric! I can't wait to see all of the fun baby boy stuff that he gets!


Have a great week!
XOXO

22 weeks

How your baby's growing:

At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.

Woo hoo! I am glad that he is a pound! I know it says almost a pound but he has been a little big the whole time so I am going with it!
Only 18 more weeks to go! I go to the doctor for my regular visit on Monday. I am ready to see if I have gained any weight. I definitely feel like I have. I feel like if I squat to pick something up that it is hard to lift myself back up...which is really sad. That just means my legs are waaayy out of shape.
I did not sleep at all last night. I was SO hott even though the A/C was on and the fan was going full blast, every time I moved I got a horrible charlie horse in my right leg, and I had heart burn. I ended up going to the guest room because Michael had to be up really early to go take his National Registry for his EMT certificate and I definitely did not want to keep him up all night. I was late to work because I could not get myself out of bed this morning and my day is draggin already. Its only 9:30!
But hey, its all for Eric. So bring it on I guess!
I will go for another ultrasound/cervical check the week after next and then another one 2 weeks after that. Then if all looks good I probably won't get anymore =( That makes me sad because I am so used to seeing him ALL the time. But the next time I see him will be the most special because I will be holding him! =)

I think that is all for now =) I will update more later!
XOXO
Britt