29 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights 

How Far Along: 29 weeks! 

Size of baby: About 2 1/2 pounds! 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: no comment!

Maternity Clothes: Yes!

Gender: Girl- Leslie Rene

Movement: Yes! Lots! 

Sleep: If this cold would go away it would be better but grateful for the sleep I get! 

What I miss: variety of clothes 

Cravings: ice! 😊

Symptoms:

My hands have started swelling. Ugh. 

Best Moments since my last pregnancy update: 

I am in Chicago for a social media conference. Super fun! And a good break from the kids. Will be my last break for awhile! 

Up next...

I have my next sonogram on Sept 23! I might even update twice this week! 

28 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights 

How Far Along: 28 weeks! 

Size of baby: Over 2 pounds...a large Eggplant

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  I refuse to weigh anymore :( 

Maternity Clothes: Yes!

Gender: Girl- Leslie Rene

Movement: This girl is a mover! I had thought maybe she flipped which I guess she could have but then I started feeling her really low again. Hoping its her hands and not her feet.

Sleep: Well we live by a train. And it likes to blow its horn SO LOUD every hour of the night! UGH! Between that, leg cramps and pregnancy dreams its been a rough week! 

What I miss: Walking long distances or up stairs without losing my breath!

Cravings: Butterfinger drumsticks...Come on blue bell! I need you in my life! 

Symptoms:

Mostly heartburn and some more heartburn. I am definitely feeling pregnant these days. 

Best Moments since my last pregnancy update: 

• I passed my glucose test!
•  Ki started pre-k
• I started a part time job
• We set up Leslie's crib and changing table...getting there slowly but surely
• Found a used car seat/stroller for a good deal
• Finally washed and hung up most of Leslie's clothes...lots of smocked and pink :)
• Made her a bow hanger and got her bows all organized! 

Up next...

I have my next sonogram on Sept 23! Looking forward to seeing little Leslie Rene! Its been 11 weeks since we last saw her! 

24 week UPDATE! :)

Pregnancy Highlights 

How Far Along: 24 weeks! 

Size of baby: A little over a pound...the size of large zucchini my app says

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  3 pounds gained 

Maternity Clothes: Yes, I think I wear the same jean shorts almost everyday! 

Gender: Girl- Leslie Rene

Movement: This girl is a mover! She moves realllllllllyyyyyy low so thats interesting. I may or may not have peed on myself a few times during a sneeze.

Sleep: Besides having to get up early to get Audrie ready for school its been good!

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach!!!!!

Cravings: Food in general. I really like milk and cereal.

Symptoms:

Mostly heartburn and being so hot! I mean I know its hot outside but Ive been sweating inside! 

Best Moment this week: 

I'm gonna do the best moments of the past 5 weeks because thats how long its been since I have done an update! 

• Audrie started Kindergarten
• My niece Anna was born!
• We hung up pictures and art in the rent house!
• We started going to a community group through Covenant Church!
• We have been to Chick-fil-A in Bossier and Shreveport 50 times! (Not really but alot)
• We got a library card and have checked out lots of books!
• Audrie turned 6! 
• We made a few trips to Longview to see friends and SWIM!
• We had a sleep over with 6 kids! And everyone survived! 

Up next...

I have my glucose test next week! :|  Where are emoticons on a blog?!? Anyway, I had gestational diabetes with Audrie. Not with Ki. I have been checking my blood sugars regularly since I found out I was pregnant and they have been good for far!

A few weeks and now 19 weeks...

Guys, these past few weeks seem like they happened in 3 months and in 3 minutes all at the same time. How does that happen? I sure dont know! Well last time I updated we just found out baby is a girl...and after our gender reveal party we drove to Shreveport to leave Longview for good...and we had renters move in the next day! It was super unexpected but so glad God provided at literally the last minute!  

Ok...so pregnancy update!!!

Im sure most of you saw this on facebook, but I couldnt resist sharing it here. On the left I was 25 weeks pregnant with Ki (I only knew that because I blogged about it!) and Audrie was like 1 and 1/2 not really sure just guessing on that one. On the right, I was barely 17 weeks and Audrie is 5. 

Pregnancy Highlights 

How Far Along: 19 weeks right now and in this picture

Size of baby: Sweet Potato 

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  3 pounds gained (it helps to be tall!)

Maternity Clothes: Uh...yes! 

Gender: Girl- Leslie Rene

Movement: I have been feeling her since about 17 weeks, each week getting stronger. Last night GT got to feel her for the first time! She was kicking hard! 

Sleep: Pretty good. Ive been sick so a few rough nights but overall good.

What I miss: Energy 

Cravings: Cheddar Peppers from Sonic, Onion Rings from Whataburger, Sour Candy and Lemonade 

Symptoms:

Back pain...UGH! This just started. And the dreaded heart burn. BOO! But if that means she is growing hair for a bow then I'll take it. 

Best Moment this week: 

Well this week hasnt been easy. Really the past month has been hard. And honestly, sometimes I have negative thoughts that I didnt have or dont remember having the last two pregnancies.

When I am having a rough day with the kids I think how am I going to bring a new life into this world? How can I handle these 2 plus a BABY?!? How am I going to survive missing sleep and function enough to even get these kids breakfast?

The answer- God's grace."My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.                                                                                                                          2 Corinthians 12:9

This is really strange to say but I have found encouragement and new way of thinking this week due to the abortion video going around this week. Last night I broke down watching a news clip and God reminded me that He made this life growing in me too. Its going to be hard. We are going to have bad days. This is His plan and His life. And my job is to rely on His grace to get us through. 

It's A Girl!!!

Most of you have already seen on facebook but I wanted to share the details of our gender reveal party!

Some of my very best closest friends in Longview threw us a going away/gender revel party! When GT and I drove up we both said, "I cant believe all these people are here for us!". God has blessed us so much with an awesome community and church family in Longview. I am most sad to leave them. We know God has called us to move forward...having a church family like this is rare and so much appreciated.

So now some pictures from the night:

After some yummy desserts, we went outside for the big reveal...in true Ki fashion, he had to go use the bathroom right before, so we were all waiting on him. 

My sweet friends waiting to find out! 

I quizzed the kids to see what they thought! I think we had more votes for girl...

A little blurry but pulling out the PINK balloons!

Yay for a girl! (Ever since I heard the first heart beat, I knew it was a girl!)

Audrie a little more excited then Ki. 

And now... for the sweet baby girls name... (and proof it is really a girl)

For those who might not know- Leslie is my mom and Rene is GT's mom.

15 Weeks!!!

In the pic I am 15 weeks and 3 days 

Pregnancy Highlights 

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Size of baby: Umm... Bigger than a large lemon? 

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  I haven't weighed...will see Monday when I go to the doc

Maternity Clothes: I am in mostly maternity clothes. I found a Motherhood outlet on vacation! That was fun!

Gender: I still think girl! GT and I have picked a girl name and boy name. We have told alot of people the boy name but if its a girl we are going to try to keep a secret until she is born. I have a REALLY hard time with secrets!

Movement: I totally felt the baby this week but it hasnt been consistent or anything

Sleep: Sleep was rough this week...sharing a queen bed with a snoring husband. But I've been catching up since we have been home! 

What I miss: Nothing really this week. There are a few things I wanted to do at the beach like jet skiing, parasailing that I couldn't do because I am preggo...but no big deal...Ill do it next summer! :) 

Cravings: Sour Candy...or fruity candy. On the drive home I ate a giant purple laffy taffy, Shockers and Sour Straws....all at the same time...

Symptoms:

My nausea is still better but it still comes most evenings. Some worst than others...

Best Moment this week: 

Spending time with my family at the beach. I have always loved the beach. It was so fun to watch the kids play in the waves and sand. And to spend so many days with my hubby plus getting to spend lots of time with my mama. We had lots of good talks some on the beach at night. And of course the baby got to be there too by default. Next summer we will have a 6 month old--CRAZY!!!

Weekly Update! 14 weeks!!!

I havent worn make up in a few days...packing/moving will do that to ya!

Pregnancy Highlights 

How Far Along: 14 weeks 6 days

Size of baby: Large Lemon 

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  Loss around 10 pounds and maintained so far

Maternity Clothes: I am in mostly maternity clothes. My athletic shorts/yoga pants still fit! 

Gender: I am leaning towards girl but ok with whatever, God knows best! We will find out in 2 weeks! 

Movement: I think I have felt him/her a few times especially in the tub, but GT says it just gas... lol... 

Sleep: Sleeping good and even a few naps here and there! 

What I miss: I miss liking coffee.

Cravings: Lots of carbs and sweets. I was really craving Panda Express the other day. It was seriously the best thing I have ever tasted. 

Symptoms:

My nausea is MUCH better! It still comes and goes some mostly in the evenings but its bearable. The other symptoms which I wont name because my mom doesnt like me talking about poop on my blog is getting better too. :)  That first trimester was a doozy!

Best Moment this week: 

Well if your reading this blog you probably already know we are moving to Shreveport. I had some friends come over Wednesday and help me pack up! I am so forever grateful because it would have taken me so long to do it myself and I am a little slower these days!