17 Weeks

I am going to get back on track with these and since we are leaving at 4am tomorrow for the Eisenberg Wedding (YAY) I figured I better knock it out today!  Our fun news for this week is that we have picked out our crib after an hour in the crib/rocker section at Babies R' Us.  Danny also decided he loves Monkey's for little ones room :)

Baby is measuring at the size of an Onion this week!  

"Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it.  The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes now feature one-of-a-kind prints."

Right before 18 weeks at Sarah & Erics wedding!

How far along? 17 weeks and 5 days today.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes and trying to fit into a dress for the Rehersal dinner tomorrow night.

Stretch marks? None yet, keep 'em crossed!

Sleep? I got a new body pillow and this coupled with the Chiro, really seems to be helping.

Best moment this week? I am sure this moment will be over the weekend since we are getting to see so many friends but so far it has been picking out the crib and seeing all the support and love we have with our family and friends!

Food cravings: I may have started something new with mashed potatoes and gravy last night.

Movement? Still hoping this will happen soon but I have been told it's an average of 20 wks and we are still a couple weeks away from that.

What I miss? Sushi more this week, we may have to get some cooked rolls soon.

What I'm looking forward to: The WEDDING :)

Milestones: Almost being at our 18wk, hopefully getting all the NT tests back next week.

16 Weeks - I know, I know :)

So I meant to post this after the Dr's appt on Friday so I had exciting news to tell you but we met with a photographer I am doing a special project with and then got busy with the weekend.  We are excited to be getting closer to that 20 wk mark but can't believe it's almost halfway over.  We have started baby shopping and are getting very excited about all the supplies.

A little teaser pic from our 16wk session

Baby is measuring at the size of an Avocado this week!   

"Watch what you say...tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean she can now pick up your voice. A few more minuscule changes: Eyebrows, lashes, and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming."

How far along? 16 weeks and 9 days today.

Maternity clothes? Officially in maternity clothes now, I can still fit into my jeans but they just cut into my tummy too much. 

Stretch marks? None yet, fingers crossed!

Sleep? The Sciatic pain has gotten much better so sleeping has gotten easier, still some tossing and turning from trying to keep off my tummy.

Best moment this week? 16wk Dr's appt and hearing the little one's strong heartbeat again!

Food cravings: Nothing big this week, my Chiro said I needed to up my protein intake so the Luna protein bars have been my go-to snack but not what I crave.

Movement? Still nothing, I have been told this happens on avg. at the 20th week but I am getting anxious.

What I miss? All our friends and family in the mid-west, this week I have gotten more emotional and am really missing everyone!

What I'm looking forward to: The second week of August for our a/s ultrasound, we can't wait to see out little one again :)

Milestones: Morning sickness seems to be G-O-N-E, this is big big news!!

15 Weeks (late, sorry!)

We had such a crazy week/weekend I completely forgot my weekly post and even though I wrote it I forgot to post our July 4th update (so today you get two- lucky you).  We had a wonderful weekend at the Kenny concerts and spending time with Sarah and Eric!  So excited for their wedding in just two short weeks!

Baby is measuring at the size of a Naval Orange this week!   

"Continuing the march toward normal proportions, baby's legs now out-measure his arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably can't feel the movements just yet."

Still in pre-pregnancy jeans!

How far along? 15 weeks and 9 days today, ha.

Maternity clothes? Officially in maternity clothes now, I can still fit into my jeans but they just cut into my tummy too much. 

Stretch marks? None yet, fingers crossed!

Sleep? Sleep has gotten a lot more difficult with the Sciatica nerve pain, I finally headed to the chiropractor last week for some relief.

Best moment this week? Getting to spend lots and lots of time with Eric and Sarah, even baby Juju bean loved that!

Food cravings: I am loving nacho's- I think this started with the ballpark ones :)

Movement? I think last week was a false alarm because nothing yet, but we have a dr's appt on Friday so we get to at least hear the heartbeat again.

What I miss? A restful nights sleep!

What I'm looking forward to: This week when we get to hear little ones heartbeat again.

Milestones: Morning sickness seems to be headed out, I still have little dry heaving fits here and there but very few and far between!

Happy 4th of July

What a weekend for our little JuJu bean, lots of fun and running around.  We hope you had a great Holiday as well!  Our weekend started out at Coors Field for the Rockies game and fireworks with our neighbors Alex and Diana.  Diana is due 8/20 so we were both miserable in the heat, her a lot more so than me, but we did enjoy sno cones and yummy nachos! 

Saturday we had lots to do around the house before a birthday BBQ at my Grandma's, Happy Birthday Grammy!  We ate wayyyy to much food but juju bean enjoyed the watermelon too much to stop :)

Sunday we did lots more around the house and ran lots of errands, we also bought our first box of diapers and wipes - Danny thought those 108 diapers should last the first month or so...HA!  We ended the night seeing Transformers 3 with Alex and Diana, Danny really liked it.

Monday we had an amazing brunch at the Eggshell and then ran some more errands, including exchanging some maternity clothes.  Then spent the night hanging out together, until my sciatic nerve got too bad and up to bed I went. 

Now on to a busy week, lots of Kenny Chesney and friends (Eric and Sarah get here FRIDAY :))!!

Week 14

What a big week for us and our little one!  My Sissy got married on Monday, Nancy and Cole came to visit on Wednesday and we have a busy Holiday weekend planned.  I don't want to jinx myself but I have started feeling a little better, at least gaining energy.  Here is the weekly update:

At Sue and Michael's wedding!

Baby is measuring at the size of a Lemon this week!

14 weeks and growing!

How far along? 14weeks and 6 days today (just made it)!

Maternity clothes? I just bought my first outfits, now that I have those capri's I don't think I will ever go back :)

Stretch marks? None yet, fingers crossed!

Sleep? Sleep has gotten a little more difficult with the increase in Sciatic nerve pain in my back but still doing pretty good.

Best moment this week? I think I may have felt a little flutter, I got really excited but haven't felt anything since so maybe not...

Food cravings: Nothing big this week, still on my slurpee kick!

Movement? See above :)

What I miss? Sushi!!

What I'm looking forward to: The 16th week when we get to hear little ones heartbeat again.

Milestones: On our way further into the 2nd trimester and hopefully turning a page with the morning sickness.

Happy Holidays!

Danny and I have some news for everyone, Santa slipped and let us know what our Christmas present will be this year... we will welcome our first little one on December 25th, 2011.  We are both very excited and want to share all the fun updates along the way with you!  So first and foremost here are the pictures we have so far and a quick little update:

Our First Ultrasound at 6wks 6 days!

Our Second Ultrasound at 12wks 4 days!

Baby is measuring at the size of a Peach this week!

How far along? 13weeks and 3 days today!

Baby "bloat" for now

Weight gain/loss: I think I may delete this as we move forward ;) but for now I have actually lost a pound (silly "morning sickness").

Maternity clothes? Not quite yet, but I think it's right around the corner as the Be Band has been my best friend to get into my pants still.

Stretch marks? None yet, fingers crossed!

Sleep? I have been doing alright with this, the back pain has been waking me up for the most part I am sleeping through the night.

Best moment this week? Well it's early this week so we will skip back to last week when we got to see the little one on the ultrasound screen!  There was thumb sucking (we are starting the ortho savings fund now), jumping all around and just in general being too cute!

Food cravings: Slurpee's!

Movement? We got to see some movement but haven't felt anything yet.

What I miss? Soft cheeses and sleeping on my tummy.

What I'm looking forward to: The 16th week when we get to hear little ones heartbeat again.

Milestones: FINALLY we made it to the 2nd trimester!

ABC's of Me!

A fluff piece stolen from Alison, but I love it!

A: Age- 28 now, ugggh 30's right around the corner
B: Bed- Queen, but we are searching for a new set and I am thinking a King
C: Chore you dislike- I hate doing the dishes
D: Dogs- we have two, Chloe (Pekachi) and Maddux (Cavalier)
E: Essential start to your day- COFFEE, Ice Tea or Diet Coke (CAFFIENE)
F: Favorite Color- I love pink, but I don't wear it, decorate with it or really anything else :)
G: Gold or Silver- Silver
H: Height- 5'4 on a good day
I: Instruments you play(ed)- not a single one but I want to learn the piano
J: Job Title- Associate Producer in Marketing/Live Events
K: Kids- Only furbabies for now
L: Live- We finally made it back to Colorado
M: Mom's Name- Mary
N: Nickname- The girls in college started it and it has just stuck, Steffy
O: Overnight Hospital Stays- Only one, they thought my appendix was rupturing but it's still there
P: Pet Peeves- Bad drivers, make. me. insane.
Q: Quote from a Movie- *For what it's worth: it's never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again*
R: Righty or Lefty- Righty
S: Siblings- 4 Sisters, I am the oldest (our poor Daddy)
T: Time You Wake Up- Danny gets up and leaves by 6:45am, I wake up right after but I don't get out of bed till 7
U: Underwear- I have to agree with Alison, clean :)
V: Vegetables You Don't Like- I hate mushrooms (I don't eat fungus) and onions
W: What Makes You Run Late- it may be easier to ask what doesn't make me run late
X: X-Ray's You've Had- Teeth only, but I have had an MRI and Ultrasounds
Y: Yummy Food You Make- Danny's fave is my lasagna
Z: Zoo Animals- The Penguins are my favorite