My Little One- 16 weeks 2 days

On Monday March 25th I had my monthly ultrasound (16 weeks 2 days).  Everything looked great. Baby is measuring perfectly and is very active.  The heartbeat was 155.  The tech was able to determine gender and Brian and I found out that we are expecting a baby girl.  We are very excited. Actually, it took my breathe away when the tech first told me.  Excited is probably an understatement. Bring on the pink!  

We told the boys when I got home from work and Shane was jumping up and down saying "I am going to have a baby sister, I am going to have a baby sister, I am going to have a baby sister" It was very cute!

15 Weeks

Looks like it's time to let the cat out of the bag.  It's getting harder to hide it.  Here is a picture at 15 weeks (2 weeks ago).

14 week 3 day Appointment

Had an OB appointment on March 12th and it went well.  Baby was very uncooperative and kept flipping while we were trying to get heartbeat. We could hear 2 beats then a kick (swoosh) repeat about six times. Dr couldn't believe how active. Said this one will give us a run for our money.  Finally the dr pinned baby between uterus and Doppler and we got a good 6 secs of HB and then baby flipped.  Very active!  I have been having some low abdominal pain and the Dr confirmed pain I'm feeling is round ligament pain of uterus stretching and totally normal.  Next appointment is with specialists in 2weeks.  Hopefully I'll find out what this little monkey is!

I received the doppler I rented in the mail and was able to get a hb at night with the boys.  

And Then There Were Five

Johnny's picture that he drew in his Easter card shows it best.

The new picture of our family.

I found out the day after Christmas (2012) that we were expecting another miracle.   Brian and I cautiously kept the news to ourselves for a little while.  Once things progressed further on, we started to tell more and more family and friends.  

At my first ultrasound on January 16, 2013 we found out I was 6 weeks 4 days along. With a due date of September 7th 2013.  We couldn't hear the heartbeat at this time, but we would see it ...139 bpm!

My next ultrasound was at 8 weeks 6 days and we could see the little bean growing bigger and bigger and even got to hear the heartbeat of 176

Since I am considered High Risk because of a hereditary blood clotting disorder I get to go for monthly ultrasounds to see the little one.  They are my favorite visits. 

Here is our little one at 12 weeks 2 days.  You can see the profile.  The baby was doing flips the whole time with his/her legs crossed, so we couldn't even get a guess as to what he/she is for sure. 

 

Cute little profile. 

I am so very excited to embark on this journey again. Feeling blessed and very grateful.  My due date is September 7th, but the doctor says they will be inducing me a week early due to the blood clotting disorder.  

My Date

A little unexpected, last minute, dinner date with this handsome fellow last night. I'm blessed!

Snow, Snow and more Snow

We have been seeing a lot of this white stuff this winter.

The boys have been enjoying it when they are able to get out and play in it.  Along with the cold snow winter also comes yucky germy colds, so sometimes they can't always play in it. 

I am done with snow now, and ready to complain about how hot it is outside :)

Seven and Five Whizzing By

 John and Shane had their 2013 Birthday celebrations at the Sparta Theater where the kids enjoyed popcorn, drink, candy and Cars 2.  We had the whole theater to ourselves and it was a nice party.  Afterwards we sang, enjoyed some cupcakes and went home to open the stash of presents.  

Shane and his buddy Gavin

Brady, John and Kaleb (being goofy)

Gavin, Shane, Michael, Olivia and Alexa

Shane enjoying the loud birthday song..lol

Blowing out his candles

John excited for his turn

Make a wish Buddy

I can't believe how fast their birthday's come each year!  I wish time would slow down...just a little!

Hurry Up Spring

 This has been a rough winter for my little guy.  Between the breathing issues, the head colds, the ear infections x4 and the stomach bug yesterday. We need some warm weather and to kill off these germs!  

Always in good spirits though.