Baby Ty & Me

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Ohhhh, we're (over) half way there...

NESTING…It. has. started. I am officially a "nester". All I want to do is clean the house, wash Ty's clothes (already done twice for some reason), color coordinate my closet, color coordinate Ty's closet, ETC. I heard about nesting when I first got pregnant and I thought--oh that won't be me. BOY. WAS. I. WRONG. It the past week I have vacuumed the house THREE TIMES. You're talking to the girl who usually vacuums ONCE a week. I have cleaned the bathrooms twice, cleaned the kitchen twice. I know Tyler is loving it, too! :) Today, I have washed all of Ty's clothes (again) and organized them by size and put them in his dresser. Now I just need to get some baby hangers so I can hang his nicer clothes. And, yes, they will also by size--but also color. This is not SO weird, because I have always had my closet color coordinated! ANYWHO---that is what is going on in my world. I have a little over 4 months to go--and I am SOOOOOO ready to meet Ty!!!! I obviously want him to come when it is the right time, but doesn't mean I can't be excited! :)

How far along: 22 Weeks, 6 Days

Maternity clothes: I can still pretty much wear my regular clothes, just have to put a rubber band on my pants. BUT--I can wear maternity clothes, too. So, I just wear whatever I feel like wearing & whatever is comfortable.

Total weight gain: I have an appointment on Thursday--so I will know then. I don't have a scale--so I don't check it everyday. I'd guess a few pounds. My last appointment was December 27th, and I hadn't gained any weight yet. But it has been almost a month since then.

Stretch marks: So far, so good! Still using coca butter!

Sleep: Still the same, getting up to use the restroom about twice a night. Lately I have been having the WEIRDEST dreams & some of them wake me up. That would be a fun blogpost in itself--my crazy dreams.

Best moment this week: Getting all of Ty's clothes washed and put up! :)

Miss anything: Nothing really this week. I had some cooked sushi last weekend and that handled the craving! And my work week wasn't near as crazy as last, so I haven't wanted a glass of wine this week.

Movement: My little mover, I feel him ALL THE TIME. I love it.

Food cravings: I haven't had any cravings this week. I know Tyler is thankful! :)

Anything make you sick or queasy: Nope

Labor signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out: Flat.

Wedding rings on or off: On, but I have been taking my ring off at night. I've been getting hot in the middle of night, so my fingers swell.

Happy or Moody most of the time: I have been so happy this week! :)

Looking forward to: My appointment this week, I love getting to hear his heartbeat!

Here are a few pictures from this week!

22 Weeks, 4 Days

This is Carson, my friend Emilie's son. I got to play with him yesterday. He is so precious! :)

Friday, January 10, 2014

Bumpdate #2

How far along: 21 Weeks, 5 Days

Maternity clothes: Two co-workers of mine gave me some maternity clothes! And I am loving wearing them. The shirts show off my baby bump--time to embrace it & show it off!!

Total weight gain: I am not sure, I do not have a scale to check.

Stretch marks: So far, so good! Still using coca butter!

Sleep: This past week has been SO much better with sleep. I am only getting up about twice a night to use the restroom and my back isn't hurting as much. I load up on the pillows though! One between my legs & one under my back. PLUS my two I usually sleep with by my head.

Best moment this week: Getting Ty's crib assembled & some of his furniture painted! EEK!

Miss anything: Still missing Sushi, Tyler said he would take me to get whatever Sushi I want when Ty is born! This week--I am missing wine, too! I really would love a glass--but it is SOOOO worth it not having it.

Movement: Still just a rockin' and rollin'! Yesterday I had to get onto one of my students and he CLEARLY did not like it. He started kicking me and moving like crazy. He did not like his momma having to raise her voice. So, I rubbed my belly and told him I was so sorry! I think he understood! :)

Food cravings: Hah, yes. Poor Tyler! I still have been craving Pepsi. My newest ones are Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, and oddly enough--vienna sausages. I know gross! But, hey, what can you do?

Anything make you sick or queasy: Nope

Gender: Still sweet little boy!

Labor signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out: Half In--Half Out

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody most of the time: I have been so happy this week! :)

Looking forward to: Some warmer weather--I am OVER this cold. Unless it would decide to snow--I would be okay with that!

Now, I have some questions for all those Mommies out there! If you want to respond to any of them--just send me a Facebook message or write a message in the comments sections.

1) Bumpers-- Are they are yes or no? And, why?

2) Breastfeeding--I would love come suggestions for preparing for it. Also, pros and con of it.

3) Essential things to get for the baby.

I may have more questions later! :)

Here are some pictures!

This is me at 20 Weeks & 5 Days

This is me in Ty's room at 21 Weeks & 3 Days--amazing how much my bump changed in a week.

Typical Mommy picture in front of the crib.

Sweet baby's room.

xoxo,

Heather

Friday, January 3, 2014

Registering for Baby Ty

Good Morning from these two cutie pies who are keeping me company!

Good Morning to everyone!

A friend of mine, Courtney, suggested that I blog about what I registered for Ty. I thought that was a great idea! We had so much fun and loved seeing all the neat things for babies that Target had to offer. Some things we weren't sure of, but thought we might as well register for it anyways. I am not going to talk about EVERYTHING we registered for, but you can certainly check it out here!

One of our "big" items we registered for was the Eddie Baurer XRS Convertible Car Seat. It is really awesome because we can use it when he is a newborn; and then once he does not have to be in a rear facing car seat, it changes into a forward facing! Not to mention it is really nice looking and Tyler was super excited about the style of it. *Cough Cough* it has subtle houndstooth on it! Roll Tide to that. Although after that game last night, he may change his mind. Just kidding! He still loves his Tide--just hates it for the team.

Another item we registered for (that I LoVe) was the Eddie Bauer Home & Travel Playard (do we see a theme here? I didn't even realize it until I looked at our registry again--the highchair is also Eddie Bauer) This item is super cool (yes, I am talking about an item for a baby #newmommyprobs) and it can be used when he gets older as well! It is a pack and play and it starts out with a bassinet and changing table, it then can be lowered when he gets older. This would be perfect for his visits to see his Granny K, Gran Gran, Grum & Poppa, etc! SoOoOo if you are wanting a longer visit with Ty……… hint hint!

This next item is actually NOT Eddie Bauer, but I have heard how it would be your BFF. It is the Graco Duet Connect 2-in-1 Swing and Bouncer. Ty will be able to enjoy this fun 2-in-1 swing/bouncer until he is 30 pounds--which I HOPE will be for a decent amount of time.

Those are just a few of the items we registered. We of course registered for a lot more, but I just wanted to discuss those 3 items. We had a lot of fun registering & Tyler LOVED scanning the items. Don't forget if you would like to see anything else we registered for, go HERE!

I hope everyone has a good weekend and stays warm. It is SO cold outside. Brrrrrrrrrr.

XOXO,
Heather

Thursday, January 2, 2014

First Post!

I have heard from so many people that blogging about your pregnancy can help pass the time, and it's exciting to have to share with your baby when they are older. So, I decided to give it a shot! I am currently 20 weeks, 4 days. I saw a blog I enjoyed reading and she did a questionnaire for each week and just discussed what all has been going on. So, here goes nothing!

How far along: 20 weeks!

Total weight gain: I haven't gained any weight yet. I lost about 15 pounds at the beginning of the pregnancy because I had absolutely no appetite. I have a little bump though, so I am sure I will have gained some weight at my next appointment.

Maternity clothes: Not yet, verrrrry soon though. My jeans are to the point where I have to unbutton them & put a rubber band around it! :) But hey! It works!

Stretch marks: Fingers crossed, not yet! But I put lotion on ALL the time. Coco butter is my best friend!

Sleep: Ohhh, sleep, how I miss you! I get up about 4 times a night to use the bathroom. Which is partly my fault. Anytime I get up..I get water! I am always so thirsty. If I am not using the restroom, I am trying to get comfortable because my back is hurting me. BUT--it is so worth it! And, lets face it..sleep as I knew it.. will be no more.

Best moment of this week: Ringing in the New Year with friends! Tyler & I went to eat with our friends, Brett & Mollie, and their little girl Addison! We went to Longhorn and I got the Appetizer Trio with Wings, Mozzarella Sticks, and Onion Rings…TALK ABOUT PREGNANT GIRL HEAVEN!!! We then went to our friend, Susanne's, house for a little bit; and then came home around 11:30 and rang in the New Year with our doggies! It was crazy thinking we would have precious baby Ty with us next year. We are SO excited about 2014.

Miss anything: SUSHI SUSHI SUSHI. Oh. My. Gosh. I miss it so much!! Oh, and of course being able to sit through an entire movie, show, dinner, etc. without getting up and going to the bathroom. Ty clearly has found comfort in relaxing on my bladder.

Movement: All the time! It is so awesome. It's not to the point where we can see him move; but we certainly feel him!

Food cravings: Anything salty. Last night I was craving a Pepsi, so my sweet hubby went down the street and got me one! :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore, FINALLY! I spent my entire first trimester sick to my stomach. Especially in the school lunchroom..BLEH!

Have you started to show yet: I am! It's a little bump and I love it.

Gender: Boy, his name is Ty.

Labor signs: Toooooo early for that!

Belly button in or out: Still in, but it feels so weird.

Wedding rings on or off: On, but I have heard the horror stories! So, when it gets time.. I will take them off.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy pretty much of the time. I have my moments. And I definitely have a pregnancy brain, and I get emotional easy. I cried when I saw that commercial over Christmas where the teenage boy looked like he was just ignoring his family & playing on his phone; but really he made that super sweet video. Cried like a baby. Really, Heather?

Looking forward to: Ty moving off my bladder. I am ready for fewer bathroom trips.

So-- thats all for now! I am loving being pregnant. It has been wonderful so far! My husband has been nothing short of amazing! He has already painted Ty's room and it looks amazing! He also ordered his crib the other day. He will clean and cook and just take great care of me. We are so excited about this adventure in our life!! 2014 will be the year of change for us! But, we couldn't be happier!! Happy New Year to everyone. Hope you enjoyed the blog. And here's to hoping I actually keep up with it.