Week 24

How far along?  24 Weeks - Yes, Yes, I skipped a week in the chalkboard pictures!  I wanted to be on the same track my doctor is so I jumped ahead since I'm still measuring a week earlier.  My due date has been changed to January 17th.
Sleep: It was fabulous this week!  I'm enjoying the little tummy sleep I can before I get too big.
Best moment this week:  Celebrated Lilly's Birthday!  She had so much fun with all her cousins, Elmo cake, and new toys of course!  I love watching her interact with her little cousins!
Miss Anything?  Motorcycle rides.  We keep talking about going but it's been too rainy or cold!
Movement:  He's a wiggle worm while I'm at work.  Keeps me entertained!
Food cravings:  Tomatoes.  I've never been a huge tomato fan, but all these homegrown tomatoes have really made an impression on baby!  I've had them on my eggs, salads, alone, and even simply a tomato sandwich!
Anything making you queasy or sick?  I'm hoping I'm out of this completely from now on!
Have you started to show yet?  Yes - its officially a pregnant belly.  I feel much bigger than last week!
Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? Still in - I will be VERY surprised if it comes out.
Weddings rings on or off?  Easily go on and off!  I will always wear this beautiful ring!
Symptoms: You guessed it.... HEADACHES!  My hip flexors are getting sore too after sitting too long.
Looking forward to:  General Conference.  Women's conference was such a beautiful thing!  Anxious to have the weekend to listen to our Prophet and all the talks prepared for us.

Week 22

How far along?  22 Weeks - Well, really 23 weeks.  My doctor has officially changed my due date to January 17 because I'm still measuring a week earlier.
Sleep: Apparently I snore while I'm pregnant.  JC so kindly reminded me that my pregnancy snoring has made its way into this pregnancy!  I picked up some Breathe Right nasal strips to see if that helps.  They are amazing though!  I don't feel congested (another symptom I get) when I where them so if anything, it helps me breath better at night!
Best moment this week:  We had our BaByQ Gender Reveal BaByQ with our family!  There was yummy food, good company, and a giant 36" balloon full of gender related color confetti to tell the news!
Miss Anything?  That week of cool weather we had!  Come one fall... I'm patiently waiting!
Movement:  I look forward to the wiggles I get!  He must like to stretch in there too! There will be constant pressure in one area and my tummy slowly expands really far and then it goes back.  
Food cravings:  Fruit smoothies - which is good!  We used to have them every day and then the texture was making me nauseous my first few months of pregnancy.  But now all I want is the cold flavor!
Anything making you queasy or sick?  This week I was officially queasy free!
Have you started to show yet?  Yes - its officially a pregnant belly.  JC says I've made it to cute pregnant lady status. :o)
Gender:  Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba...... BOY!  So very excited!!
Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In- it will always be in.  My thermostat never popped with Lilly.
Weddings rings on or off? On.  They have always been a little big, but as the weeks go on it gets to a more comfortable size.  What I'm saying is... the weight of the diamond doesn't turn it upside down anymore. :o)
Symptoms: I'm beginning to accept that I will always have a headache from here on out.  Pelvic pain too - this little guy sits so low that he's right on my pelvic floor I swear!  Snoring.  Can't forget the snoring and congestion.
Looking forward to:  This week we are going to Logan to visit Jessie and Kelly in Logan!  Sunday will be the Ogden Temple Dedication, and Monday is miss Little Lilly's 2nd Birthday!!

BaByQ Reveal!

To tell the family what baby's gender will be, we had a little BBQ to announce it!  With summer ending, what better way to celebrate then having a BBQ with good ol' hot dogs and hamburgers!  That set the theme up perfectly.

We sent out our invites, started planning the big reveal - and of course had to take pictures of everyones guess!  Thanks to my fisher price play food from when I was little, we had the perfect props to show what was on the menu!

Just a few family with their guess...

After everyone had their guess documented and added to the drawing we brought out a 36" black balloon filled with confetti of the supporting gender color!

Since the grandma's opened the gender reveal for Lilly we wanted the papa's to do it this time!

And the lucky winner was Josh!  He got the Hot Dog on a Stick gift card.  It seemed very appropriate to go along with the boy ...

That's all.

We had so much fun with everyone and we CANNOT wait to have a little dude running around!

Week 21

How far along?  21 Weeks
Sleep: Very good sleep week for the wrong reason.  I caught the flu bug and so I was able to stay home and sleep alllll day long.  It was glorious!  Rough being sick, but this body needed to catch up on the zzzz's.
Best moment this week:  Having JC at the Ultra Sound appointment with me and finding out what this little one will be!  He always makes the doctor visits more exciting.
Miss Anything?  Not going to the bathroom every few minutes.  I know it only gets worse the bigger I get!
Movement:  JC got kicked for the for the first time this week!  I love when he can feel baby moving!
Food cravings:  Winger's Sticky Finger Wraps and Cafe Rio... we had both. :)
Anything making you queasy or sick?  Only the flu this week.
Have you started to show yet?  Yes - its officially a pregnant belly.
Gender:  Party is in a few days!
Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In
Weddings rings on or off? On
Symptoms: Headaches, flu bug, late night munchies.

Looking forward to:  FINALLY telling everyone what baby is!  We will be having a drawing at the reveal party to give a gift card for whoever guesses the baby correctly.  Kind of excited for what the winner gets... I thought it was clever! 

Week 20

How far along?  20 Weeks
Sleep: It was pretty good for me.... Lilly was sick one night so JC slept on the floor in her room taking care of her and I had our cali king bed to myself!  I missed his company, but it was kind of nice to star fish!
Best moment this week:  Watching JC and Lilly play outside as they ran in the crinkling leaves.  I love this time of year and I love my family.  JC is so cute with Lilly and I adore watching him with Lilly - best dad ever!
Miss Anything?  Feeling comfortable in my jeans!
Movement:  Starting to get more frequent jabs.  Very active in the mornings and night.
Food cravings:  Subway always sounds good - but I think its just the mayo coming back....
Anything making you queasy or sick?  Peanut Butter... my one true food love.  I can't even get past the smell to eat it.
Have you started to show yet?  Finally starting to get more of a round shape!
Gender:  Almost time to tell!
Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In
Weddings rings on or off? On
Symptoms: Only headaches.  Seems to be my norm anymore.

Looking forward to:  Our BaByQ Gender Reveal Party!  I love having parties and I'm excited to let everyone know what baby is!

Week 19

How far along?  19 Weeks
Sleep: Wonderful!  Thank you Labor Day weekend!
Best moment this week:  We came home from a hike and had a bowl of cereal before taking a nap.  Let's just say that I didn't make it off the couch before falling asleep with left over milk in the bowl.... I woke up to cold milk being spilt all over my legs!  We both had a great laugh about it.
Miss Anything?  Not feeling nauseous all the time.  It's better than it was, but still more than I'd like!
Movement:  This little peanut has been moving a lot, anxious for JC and Lilly to feel it!
Food cravings:  Nothing new since last week.
Anything making you queasy or sick?  Oh the smells.  My mom did bring over swim nose plugs to help with diapers... hahaha!
Have you started to show yet?  Still a questionable bump.
Gender:  Tell you soon!
Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In
Weddings rings on or off? On
Symptoms: This week, ridiculous amounts of emotions!  I've cried over everything!
Looking forward to:  This is the week we find out what the little peanut is!!

Week 18

How far along?  18 Weeks
Sleep: Pretty good, once I get past the "I have to pee every 3 minutes phase."  Always happens right when I lay down.
Best moment this week:  Having a yummy breakfast with JC and Lilly before a fun filled shopping day!
Miss Anything?  Riding my bike.  I've been too sick to even attempt a ride!
Movement:  I've been feeling them since about 16 weeks... not strong enough for dad yet!
Food cravings:  Mayo and Dr. Pepper... which I've never been a soda pop drinker - nor ever Dr. Pepper!!
Anything making you queasy or sick?  Oh goodness... what doesn't?!  I started out very sick this pregnancy.  Super sensitive to smells. Let's just say I haven't changed a poopy diaper in a few months and if I do I have to wear a mask!
Have you started to show yet?  Eh... its still a questionable bump.
Gender:  A mystery for a few more weeks!
Labor Signs: Negative
Belly Button in or out? In
Weddings rings on or off? On
Symptoms: Headaches, extreme nausea, constipation, emotional... everything that I didn't have with Lilly.  Luckily its all starting to ease up.
Emotions?: Oh good grief!  Can I just say that I cried over JC eating the last Rhodes Roll... followed by tears that I had to wake up early to go to Ward Council.  That should tell you exactly where I'm at.  I cry over anything right now!
Looking forward to:  Finding out what this little peanut is! September 4th is the date!