Monday Morning Pop Tart

Week 16: Well my flair for not throwing up finally failed me. =( I almost felt better after that though. It was a super busy week for pictures and work stuff. I probably overdid it a little but I survived. You little sir or ma’am must be growing big and strong because people were really commenting on my belly this week. =) I’m ready to feel some of that movement everyone’s talking about. Ready, set, go!

Highlights

How Far Along: 16 weeks

Size of baby: Turnip

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Too much, I'm certain of it.

Maternity Clothes: Still wearing maternity pants aside from a few pairs of comfy/pj pants that still fit ok. Wearing a combo of regular and maternity shirts... but more and more often it's a maternity shirt. Bought bigger underwear this week. Oh boy! =)

Gender: We're going to be suprised!

Movement: There's been a couple times I've wondered but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. Hoping I'll know when it happens.

Sleep: I'm sleeping ok. Some nights are better than others but all-n-all I've done well lately.

Symptoms: Hungry, nauseous, headaches, back/hip pain.

What I miss: Energy and motivation.

Cravings: Watermelon, sandwiches, ice cream, hot tamales

Best Moment this week: People recognizing my belly as something more than just a jiggly mess. =)

What I am looking forward to: I have a chiropractor appt. I'm pretty pumped for this morning. I'm also looking forward to my birthday and my next Dr's. Appt. which feels like forever away even though this month is flying by!

Awwwww

C'mon. I mean this guy is just making others look bad! =) How fun is this!?!?

Midweek Randoms

• I haven't really wanted to be at work lately. That's ok, right? Natural? Normal? 

• Listening to musical soundtracks is helping... a little.

• "...I'm defying gravity"

• We are super duper busy with pictures this week and I have lots of work stuff too. I'm 'zausted. 

• I'm ready for some vacation in my life.

• BUT, we've had some fun sessions. Saturday, we shot a large a family. Sunday, I had some quality twinsie time. Yesterday, I photographed my friend Erika's sweet girls, and we have a session with my cousin and her little boy tonight. 

• "...days we used to love, where has zey gone? Where did zey go?"

• It's a dang good thing Kayla and I's Friend-Day-Birthday-Fun-Day is coming up Friday. =) A day off that doesn't even include a dr's appt? Sign me up!!!

• I feel bad for my Peety dog. He is shaggy, dirty, stinky, itchy, and a little neglected right now. =( Bad pug mom.

• "At the end of the day, you're another day older..."

• Dac has been on this grilled cheese kick this week. So far we've had provolone/mozzerella, tomato, and avacado sandwiches. Next on the list are pizza grilled cheeses and the one I'm most excited for: mac-n-cheese grilled cheese. =) Yes ma'am sam. 

• "...Well somebody has to make the matches, young people can't decide these things for themselves."

• I'm excited to see Brave this month. Comes out the day before my birthday and I'm pumped. Yes it's a "kids" movie. Don't hate. Appreciate.

• "...Simple joys have a simple voice, It says, 'Why not go ahead?'..."

• The arm on my chair at work came off. It is the most un-comfy thing ever. I need to order a new one or this is going to be an especially excruciating next few months.

• I like stretchy top pants. Just sayin'.

• "Flat and sassy, I would get the strays and losers. Beggars really can't be choosers. That ain't it, kid. That ain't it, kid."

• Yesterday was national peanut butter cookie day. I mentioned this in passing to Dac. I was having a real rough day. I came home to a jumbo peanut butter Grinder Man cookie. Maybe I'm shallow, petty, or simple... but it helped.

• "I think they meant it when they said you can't buy love, now I know you can rent it, a new lease you are, my love, on life..."

• Speaking of food...aren't I always? I've been wanting some City Bites. I know it's just a sandwich place, but it's different and I love it. I neeeeeed it. =)

• I think we may have found a media center solution for our family room. That room is so blah. Really, about every room in our house is. Anyway, Dac found a plan for one we can make. I'm not totally sure it'll work b/c we have this funky little random window in there that's kind of in the way, but it MIGHT work and it's the best solution we've found so far. Now... to get on that... haha.

• I went to my Grandma's for lunch Sunday because my aunt, cousin Amelia, and her little boy were here for a visit. I ate fried chicken, homemade ice cream, and was very matter-of-factly informed that I have "spots". =) Very observant little guy, isn't he? I definitely have spots. Lots of them. Total spotty dotty. 

• Also, today is my mother-in-law's birthday. Happy birthday Terese!!!!! It's also her and David's 31st anniversary! =)

• PS - the quotes are lyrics from popular musicals. Can you name that show??

Monday Morning Pop Tart

On time even this week! =)

Week 15:

Heard your fantastic little heartbeat this week. 155 bpm. Good! =) You’ve ate lots of Cherry Berry frozen yogurt and Captain Crunch this week. We’ve spent tons of time with friends shopping, walking, eating. It’s been a good week. Your friends Eden and Britton were born this week too! I loved getting to hold them and even got some newborn diaper changing practice. Oh boy!  I can’t believe before too long I’ll be holding you. Can’t wait to see you all play together too. You should have lots of buddies! =)

Highlights

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Size of baby: Tomato/Avacado

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Too much, I'm certain of it.

Maternity Clothes: Still wearing maternity pants and a mix of regular and maternity shirts. Some of my regular comfy/pj pants are getting tight.

Gender: We're going to be suprised!

Movement: Nope. Not yet.

Sleep: I'm sleeping ok. Some nights are better than others. Last night, for example I woke up every couple of hours - not to pee, for once - but because I could NOT get comfortable. It's frustrating but I guess it's just prep work for when the baby's here. 

Symptoms: Hungry all the time, nauseous, lost my first lunch (I've felt like I needed to throw up most days but I've fought it like a banchee... I lost this time), allergies, back/hip pain.

What I miss: Energy, comfortable sleep.

Cravings: Water, fruit, Captain Crunch, sweets, sandwiches (grilled cheese, subs, BLT's)

Best Moment this week: Loving on the sweet twinsies.

What I am looking forward to: I really look forward to my next chiropractor appts. =)

Phone Photo Purge

Here's a few random pictures. Enjoy! =)

First, and most importantly, I "borrowed" these off facebook. =) It's Cori, Steve, and their perfect new baby girls!!!! To say I'm McCited would be a total understatement. I'm fuh-reaking out ecstatic about them! Sounds like the babies are doing great and surgery aside, I think mom is too. I can NOT wait to meet these sweet girls.

Steve and his newest girls. Poor guy is totally outnumbered now (not that he wasn't before).

This is a picture of my guard dog sleeping on the job last week while Dac was out of town. Go figure. He's not real intimidating anyway.

My latest diaper purchase. Cori found out that Wichita has a boutique called "Healthy Baby" that carries lots of fun things including these.

My neon polka dotted toesies.

Addicted.

I took this last night while sitting on the couch. Um... this is not an illusion. My belly was really that big. I feel like it's too early to be that big so I'm going to blame it on the cake I had. Oy!

How I told Dac...

A sneak peek at our nursery color...

Told you they were random. Happy Thursday!

Midweek Randoms

• I have cute toes. They are neon orange with white polka dots and I'm not totally sure I'm still young and/or cool enough to pull them off but I'm running with it.

• Cori is having the twinsies today. I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I couldn't be happier for such an awesome family. =)

• I have a re-found addiction to captain crunch. 

• I went to see Men In Black 3 with four dudes the other night. Pimp. Momma. 

• I survived three nights home alone. Well, Peety the guard dog was there too... but no Dac. I'm not a fan of staying by myself - never have been - but I did it and worked it like a rockstar. I did enjoy having a clean house for 4 days though. 

• I've been quilting. I used to sew more... usually costumes for musicals, a disco outfit for a choir concert, throw pillows.... and there was the epic banana split costume that one time... but it's been a loooooooong time since I've even so much as turned on a sewing machine or threaded a needle and here I am quilting. I'm helping make blankets for the twins and it's been fun! Thankfully, it's a group effort so I can't really screw anything up too bad! ha!

• I spent last Friday in Wichita with Cori and Val. It was so nice to have a day off from work. Cori and I both had dr's appt's, then we got lunch, shopped for last minute baby things, I got another cloth diaper (in a bright red-orange this time) and had fun. It's what we do.

• Saturday, I didn't do a whole lot. I watched some TV (I've started Psych now) and did laundry, etc...

• Sunday, we did lunch at the new Chinese place in Winfield, took a nap, then we had pictures in Wichita that night.

• Kayla and I walked Monday night. It about killed me, haha! =D Thankfully I got a big Sonic water afterwards or I may not have made it. It was touch and go there for a while. 

• After the walk, Dac and I made a last minute, spontaneous trip to Cherry Berry with the Deill's. You know - one last wild and crazy night before the babies. =) haha.

• My dog needs a bath. He needs a bath bad.

• I've been having this awful back/hip pain. It can get bad enough it brings tears and I'm tough stuff! Most the time. =) I've been seeing the chiropractor fairly regularly hoping to keep it under control. If not, it may be back to PT. =|

• Did I mention I'm excited to meet the twins? =)

Monday Morning Pop Tart

Here I am! A day late.... again. =) Maybe I should just change these to Tuesday Morning Pop Tarts. haha. 

Week 14:

Hey good-lookin’! Not a whole lot of excitement going on this week. The morning (all-day) sickness has been back in full swing and hellloooooo hormones. I’ve been an emotional wreck all week. You’re worth it, I’m sure. =) I got your first cloth diaper in! It’s pretty cute and Cori made you some awesome burp cloths. You’re sure to be spoiled... already are.

14-Week Picture:

Highlights

How Far Along: 14 weeks

Size of baby: Peach/Lemon

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Well, I forgot (again) to ask what my official starting weight was but I gained 6 lbs this past month. Lord have mercy. That's gotta stop.

Maternity Clothes: Still wearing maternity pants and a mix of regular and maternity shirts.

Gender: We're going to be suprised!

Movement: Nope. Not yet. Although I know he/she is shaking its groove thing in there.

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good. I wake up a lot because I either get uncomfortable, have a lot on my mind, or have to pee.

Symptoms: Hungry all the time, nauseous (this isn't all day every day but it seems like when it does come on - usually in the evenings - it's not pretty), allergies, back/hip pain, hormonal.

What I miss: Energy

Cravings: Water, fruit, Captain Crunch, sweets, Jimmie Johns.

Best Moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat (155 bpm) and spending time with friends.

What I am looking forward to: My next appointment on June 29th.