19 weeks

So big milestone this week. Our Anatomy Scan. Most people find out gender at this Ultrasound appt. We are still on the fence although leaning towards not finding out. So many good arguments on both sides.

Been feeling ok, still sleeping a lot lately. Especially when I finish up my work week at Mayo. Up a little in weight, but still not back to my original yet. I have been super hungry lately though. Lots of Popsicles in the evenings. Had my first pickle craving even!

Hoping all is well this week and baby is healthy! 

18weeks, baby kicks

Woke up with snuggles from my first born today. He is so sweet just cuddling in and loves to put his hand on my tummy for baby. Well today baby was just waking up too and Patrick got to feel the tiny little kicks. So fun!

17ish weeks

Well closer to 18! Spent the last week in the Dominican Republic on an awesome baby moon with Ryan, Rachel and Matt. Super fun time. Everyone commented on our "Bambino's" I guess it's pretty obvious now!  Had an appt with Sharon in Plainview this week. Some disappointing news... They may be shutting down the OB practice there which means no delivery for me. She is hoping they will wait until at least July/August but we should know more at the next visit what the next steps are. I'm not a huge fan of going back to Mayo so looking at all our options. Baby sounded great and is measuring right on track. On Sunday (almost 17 weeks) Ryan got to feel baby kick for the first time. It was the first time it was obvious to me as well. I've felt baby here and there, but not like that. Now everyday I feel the little kicks. It's the best part!

16 weeks

Had my 16 week check up today with Dr. Mitchell. Last time with him as I'll be switching over to the same midwife we had with Annika. Sharon Riester in Wabasha in a couple weeks. Babies heart rate was in the 150's and sounded good. I kept hearing this thumping sound though. Dr. Mitchell asked me if I knew what it was. I had no idea, and he said that was baby moving and kicking the Doppler! I guess we have another active one on our hands although that doesn't surprise me a bit. My bets are on a boy at this point. Heading out on our babymoon tonight. 6 days in sunny and beautiful Domincan Republic. We will be staying at the Grand Bahia Principia Punta Cana. Rachel and Matt are there all ready and we will be joining them for the second half of their honeymoon. I miss the kids already but they will have a blast with Nonnie and GB. We just need to get on the plane and escape the cold and snow coming our way. Started buying a few baby things. just some little outfits, blanket etc. Still deciding on nursery furniture and what else we may need. Luckily we have some leads on used items, so shouldn't be to hard to put together. No names yet. I found the name Caidah the other day and liked it. Also like Izak for a boy. I'm sure that will all change though.


November 13: 7 weeks

December 10th:11weeks

December 26th: 14 weeks


Our little family at Christmas

12 weeks

The weeks are all ready flying by. Health updates. Still very sick. My day is a little like this:
7am wake up, throw up.
7-8am try to function to help kids get off to daycare and school
8-9 or 10 sleep again or try to eat breakfast
10-3 doing pretty good, up and down but functioning
3pm pick kids up from daycare/school and try to make it home without sleeping
4pm sleep, 5pm sleep, 6pm sleep, 7pm sleep  oh and try to get dinner in there somewhere.
7-8pm get kids to bed
8pm try to work
10:00 sickies hit again
11:00 back to bed for the night.

So, a lot of sleeping for the most part. It has been rough to say the least, much tougher than the other two. Ryan has been amazing and really stepping in to help. The kids have also been great. Patrick will be playing and will stop by the couch and give me little kisses on my head, such a sweetheart. Annika will try to crawl in for cuddles and loves to pet my belly and ask how big baby is. Today she wasn't even awake and said "mommy baby is as big as a plum today!" They are both super excited. I'm excited to start feeling better.

9 weeks

Made it official to all today after receiving great confirmation at our ultrasound this am that all is good.

7 weeks

Oh little baby. You are making mama sick sick sick. Mornings can be rough, but not near as bad as nights. Ugg, laying on the couch is my norm now. Not moving for fear I may loose it all. And the exhaustion, oh boy the exhaustion. I'm getting anxious to tell people all about you. Soon soon I'll see that tiny heart beating. I told Patrick this morning that I was sorry I was so sick. He replied "Don't be sorry mommy, it's ok. I love you." What a dear!