Yep, I'm Pregnant!

It's true, it really really is!

I'm due March 12, so I'm 16 weeks already! So far, so good. Still have the morning sickness, make that evening sickness, but haven't thrown up yet, so that makes me happy. I'm taking Zofran and Protonix, but I usually feel terrible come the late evening hours. Dinner has been very pitiful/non-existent for a few months now. Hallie has gotten used to me laying on the couch--she'll bring me books to read to her and she'll play nearby. During the day isn't as bad, but I have my good and bad days. I have had some cravings--pretty much the same as when I was pregnant with Hallie--potatoes in any form, fruit, chips, fatty foods, candy (you know I'm pregnant if I want skittles over kisses). I'm feeling it move occasionally throughout the day now too. So fun! We're excited to find out an official gender on October 21st, woo hoo!!! Then let the naming difficulties begin.

Her Latest

I took Hallie to her 2 year well visit today and realized I need to do better about brushing her teeth and giving her more veggies. New pediatrician (finally!) too, and I liked him. Here are her stats:

Wt for age%: 40%
Ht for age%: 61%
Head circum: 91%
BMI: 24%

Well, she's right on track developmentally. She can count to 10 (frequently misses 5 and/or 6), she knows her colors, and she's learning her letters. Thanks to the LeapFrog Letter Factory dvd. She asks to watch that every day. Which leads me to another lovely development...watching TV!!! Now she likes sitting in front of the TV, and I can leave and get stuff done! And she sits there or lays on a pillow with her blankie, and she doesn't move!! It's been delightful. I try to limit it to one little show a day or less. I really need to start recording Sesame Street, I think she would like it. It's funny to see when she recognizes letters on buildings and their sounds. I think she knows H the best, she does a little ha ha sound like the H makes when she sees it. Learning new words every day! One of today's was Hobby Lobby...although it sounds more like 'Habi Yabi?!' when she says it!

Also, Hallie has been very interested in potty books. We have a few and we read them every day. 'Going to the Potty' and the 'Princess & the Potty' (it's lost right now) are the top two. I frequently tell her that she can go poo poo in the potty if she tells me, but it's always too late. She doesn't like it in her diaper and at that point, she asks to go potty. Still working on that concept! Hopefully it's a smooth transition to big girl underwear.

Now friends are very important to her too. She asks if we're going to see them all the time. At least once a day, she'll announce that she's going to GaGon hou! (Grandma's house), and pack up her stroller and baby or purse and she'll walk away. We're very excited for her to come next week!

Overall, Hallie is a very good little girl, sweet and of course, we think she's the most adorable thing ever!

My Baby!

My baby is 2. I guess that means I need to put pants on her when we go places instead of throwing a onesie on and little shoes. But really, those chubby little legs and her little baby hair!? Well, she's growing up.

Hallie had a wonderful birthday this weekend...thanks so much for all the gifts and for all who came to the party! She had so much fun with her friends!

Bounce-house (thanks Rebecca!), lunch, cupcakes, presents, and pool time outside.
Thanks to Brad for taking pictures (our camera is def on the fritz)!










Breckyn, Kinsley, Hallie, Sofia, Madison, Kate, and Locke


The fun lasted until bedtime...

A Mother Was Born

Today, 2 years ago, I looked like this:
Admitted at 10 am or so at Medical City Medical Center, an epidural around lunchtime, then hanging out for the rest of the day, laying in bed. Hey Everyone!

Pushed for 45 minutes, and Hallie was born at 4:33 in the afternoon. Textbook pregnancy, textbook baby. The room was semi-dark and she had her little eyes open and looking around. She had dark hair, not tons, and a little cone head. She had such perfect little features, I thought she was a pretty cute newborn! Nothing squishy or weird. She was so sweet and beautiful. We love her to bits and pieces!

Happy Birthday Hallie!