>Oh Boy!!!

>Today we had another ultrasound and Conner is going to have a BROTHER! Josh and I are over the moon excited. I have had a few dreams, 3 to be exact, they all said boy. All of the dreams were in the ultrasound environment. When the technician said that it was a boy, Josh said, "Is it really?". I think he was pretty shocked. The baby looks great BUT my fluids are low and I've been advised to drink TONS of water. The OB said the water would also hlep w/the contractions I've been having. I go back on 4w for another u/s to check the fluid levels. Evidently, they need to go WAY up or they will put my butt in the hospital for an IV.

Here's baby boy!

Oh Boy!!!

Today we had another ultrasound and Conner is going to have a BROTHER! Josh and I are over the moon excited. I have had a few dreams, 3 to be exact, they all said boy. All of the dreams were in the ultrasound environment. When the technician said that it was a boy, Josh said, "Is it really?". I think he was pretty shocked. The baby looks great BUT my fluids are low and I've been advised to drink TONS of water. The OB said the water would also hlep w/the contractions I've been having. I go back on 4w for another u/s to check the fluid levels. Evidently, they need to go WAY up or they will put my butt in the hospital for an IV.

Here's baby boy!

>Halfway!

>How is it that half of this pregnancy has gone by? Craziness. I don't have any problems with being sick during pregnancy and for that I'm thankful. I am not happy about the contractions I get a few times a week and NO they are not braxton hicks contractions. They are the real ones. I really hope that they aren't indicative of any future bedrest. I can't be on bedrest w/a toddler. It's just not possible for me. I do rest when I can and I stay hydrated. I noticed that the contractions are worse on days when I'm really busy or days when I exercise. I have an appt and ultrasound on Wed so I'm going to be sure to mention it then.

20w Belly pic.

Halfway!

How is it that half of this pregnancy has gone by? Craziness. I don't have any problems with being sick during pregnancy and for that I'm thankful. I am not happy about the contractions I get a few times a week and NO they are not braxton hicks contractions. They are the real ones. I really hope that they aren't indicative of any future bedrest. I can't be on bedrest w/a toddler. It's just not possible for me. I do rest when I can and I stay hydrated. I noticed that the contractions are worse on days when I'm really busy or days when I exercise. I have an appt and ultrasound on Wed so I'm going to be sure to mention it then.

20w Belly pic.

>Yummy, Applesauce

>I have been dying for some brownies for a few days so I decided today was the day I gave it. I realized that I did not have enough oil for the brownies but remembered that I did have some 4oz jars of applesauce. When Conner saw the applesauce, he flipped out. Luckily for Conner, I had more than one. I asked him to sit on the floor and gave him the container and a spoon. Conner uses forks and spoons during meal time but he usually throws them down and just uses his hands. I guess he figures that his hands are faster than any utensil. He fed himself that entire 4oz container. He's just growing up so fast and I'm so proud.

Yummy, Applesauce

I have been dying for some brownies for a few days so I decided today was the day I gave it. I realized that I did not have enough oil for the brownies but remembered that I did have some 4oz jars of applesauce. When Conner saw the applesauce, he flipped out. Luckily for Conner, I had more than one. I asked him to sit on the floor and gave him the container and a spoon. Conner uses forks and spoons during meal time but he usually throws them down and just uses his hands. I guess he figures that his hands are faster than any utensil. He fed himself that entire 4oz container. He's just growing up so fast and I'm so proud.

>Sunshine

>I was given the Sunshine award by Corin.

What is the Sunshine award? I wondered the same thing. This particular award is given to those bloggers who positively and creatively inspire other bloggers in blogland. I hope I inspire at least one of you out there! Honestly, I am shocked and honored. I never have thought of myself as inspiring at all. I feel like my blog is boring, not filled with sunshine. But I love it! Thank you Corin; you really made my day!




The rules for this award are as follows:
~Put the logo on your blog or within your post.
~Pass the award on to 12 bloggers.
~Link the nominees within your post.
~Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog
~Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

This is the hard part for me...12 people. Ok.

1. It's Not That Bad
2. What a Wonderfully Mundane Life
3. Mommy Brain
4. Cookies and Cups
5. The Journey to Baby M
6. Sunshine and Snoopy
7. Mallory at The Alcocks
8. Some Call Me Cake Lady
9. Meghan
10. Kerri
11. Get Your Daily Soup
12. Mrs. Dew

Sunshine

I was given the Sunshine award by Corin.

What is the Sunshine award? I wondered the same thing. This particular award is given to those bloggers who positively and creatively inspire other bloggers in blogland. I hope I inspire at least one of you out there! Honestly, I am shocked and honored. I never have thought of myself as inspiring at all. I feel like my blog is boring, not filled with sunshine. But I love it! Thank you Corin; you really made my day!




The rules for this award are as follows:
~Put the logo on your blog or within your post.
~Pass the award on to 12 bloggers.
~Link the nominees within your post.
~Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog
~Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

This is the hard part for me...12 people. Ok.

1. It's Not That Bad
2. What a Wonderfully Mundane Life
3. Mommy Brain
4. Cookies and Cups
5. The Journey to Baby M
6. Sunshine and Snoopy
7. Mallory at The Alcocks
8. Some Call Me Cake Lady
9. Meghan
10. Kerri
11. Get Your Daily Soup
12. Mrs. Dew

>Busy, Busy

>We've been super busy lately. The weather was great over the weekend and we played outside, went to the park. It almost felt like Spring was coming...until yesterday. We got SNOW. Yes, snow in March in Atlanta. We got about 3 inches. It's already melting (yay) and the temps are supposed to go back up to the high 50s by the weekend.

Saturday, Josh didn't work but my mom was in town, so we hung out w/her for a while before my brother stole her again she went back to my brother's place. Josh went to look at a truck (that I knew he wouldn't buy). We ha dinner at my ILs on Saturday. It's not my favorite place to go b/c they just don't honor any of my parenting wishes. It's a frustrating and stressful time for me when I am there. BUT we go, they are Conner's grandparents.

Sunday, I had a photoshoot (the sneak peek is on my photography blog). The baby is 4mos old and so cute and tiny. She reminded me of Conner when he was that age; so little and wiggly. I had a great time there and get this...Conner slept for 2.5 hours for his dad! For real, dude? I sure wish he'd give me a good nap like that. Hahah!!! When I got home, I fed C some lunch (I have to record him saying hot dog b/c it's hilarious) and then we went to BJs. Josh knows that when I'm pregnant I crave beef; he made sure to pick up a huge thing of ground beef and made the most delicious burgers. YUM. I wish we still had some!

here are some outside pics

Busy, Busy

We've been super busy lately. The weather was great over the weekend and we played outside, went to the park. It almost felt like Spring was coming...until yesterday. We got SNOW. Yes, snow in March in Atlanta. We got about 3 inches. It's already melting (yay) and the temps are supposed to go back up to the high 50s by the weekend.

Saturday, Josh didn't work but my mom was in town, so we hung out w/her for a while before my brother stole her again she went back to my brother's place. Josh went to look at a truck (that I knew he wouldn't buy). We ha dinner at my ILs on Saturday. It's not my favorite place to go b/c they just don't honor any of my parenting wishes. It's a frustrating and stressful time for me when I am there. BUT we go, they are Conner's grandparents.

Sunday, I had a photoshoot (the sneak peek is on my photography blog). The baby is 4mos old and so cute and tiny. She reminded me of Conner when he was that age; so little and wiggly. I had a great time there and get this...Conner slept for 2.5 hours for his dad! For real, dude? I sure wish he'd give me a good nap like that. Hahah!!! When I got home, I fed C some lunch (I have to record him saying hot dog b/c it's hilarious) and then we went to BJs. Josh knows that when I'm pregnant I crave beef; he made sure to pick up a huge thing of ground beef and made the most delicious burgers. YUM. I wish we still had some!

here are some outside pics