23 Weeks

Hi all. 

So, I really don't like having my picture taken these days, but I'm doing it for YOU. 

I must love you a lot.

You're welcome.

;)

It's crazy how the body changes so much so fast and how so much is out of my control already...

a precursor to my near future? 

This control freak mama needs to get ready to relinquish said control, perhaps?

Random pregnant lady share: I met a girl who is 39 weeks and a police officer 

in my prenatal yoga class this morning. I'm so hormonal, 

Mike won't trust me with the remote control, let alone a loaded weapon! 

I need to become her friend quickly...

Also, wanted to share with you our lil boys newest friend that we met on

(and brought home) from a fun trip to Costco this weekend. 

We haven't named him yet, but are open to suggestions. (The lifesize monkey, not the baby). ;)

COMING SOON: Baby Boy's Nursery! 

We are officially breaking ground tomorrow on the nursery remodel 

(and mommy's office and baby's bathroom, because why not) 

and are SO thrilled for everything to get done so we can start to set up his room 

once the hard work is done by the professionals.  

Can't wait to hang up his clothes that we, ok, I, can't stop buying. 

I'm telling you my son has a nicer wardrobe than I do right now! 

I'm happy to know that he will look awesome while he is pooping and throwing up all over 

his name brand clothing...;)

Before and after pics to come :) 

now, NAME THAT MONKEY!

20 Weeks

20 Weeks

Buddha's belly continues to grow....

and Buddha continues to refuse to buy maternity clothes!

#theyareawful

Boy or Girl?!?!

18 Weeks.

Mike and I had our 18 week ultrasound and instead of the US tech telling us 

in the office with a belly covered in jelly, 

I brought a baby girl outfit and a baby boy outfit wrapped up and asked her 

to hand us the one we should open.

Before we opened it, we had a beautiful dinner at the beach

and the waitress even brought us dessert with a blue and pink candle to celebrate!

We then walked out to the water and sat on a bench and took one last moment of ignorance 

of whether it was a mr or miss strang growing inside. 

Or as we have so tactfully been saying, "pee pee or picachu?"

 I peeked inside and tried not to look until I was ready. 

I took one deep breath and opened the box.  

Here's what we saw!!

Our ultrasound tech even taped THE crucial picture from the U/S that we hadn't seen yet 

(that showed us the goods).

So everyone we know, except for 3 people, including strangers, family and friends, 

and Michael and I even, were wrong! 

Don't let me pick your lottery numbers, people.

Yep, me wearing that pink bra really didn't prove anything! It's all blue all the time from here on out!

Oh, who am I kidding, my son will still wear pink!!

18 Weeks

18 Weeks

Rub my belly for good luck. 

Actually, please don't...I feel really fat.

Wearing pink...still thinking it's a girl!

Morning sickness FINALLY ceases at 18 weeks!

17 Week Bump

17 WEEKS!

Buddha's Belly is a growing!

Strangers, family and friends alike are telling me it is FOR SURE a girl.