Every week I get together with my friends, Laura and Hillary. We are all stay at moms, so it's nice to have a chance to connect with each other while our babies play. They are our family away from family.
I got a surprise ultrasound at my 16 week appointment today. The baby is growing and moving perfectly. I must say it's pretty cute. : ) There may have been a chance that the doctor could have identified the gender but the baby was being bashful, which was a good thing since Joe wasn't with me.
The picture isn't as great as the live footage but still fun to see. The whole ultrasound was really fast since Mia didn't like the doctor messing with her mommy and decided to scream the entire time. At least she's protective over me. : ) Seeing my baby was just what I needed today. I needed to see the reason I am still throwing up a couple times a week, the reason I can't stay up past 9pm and oh yeah, the reason I've already gained 7lbs! Seeing my my baby was the reminder I needed...to know it's totally worth it.
Last night we hosted a Christmas party potluck for the young married couples are our church. It was great to spend time with old friends and meet new couples at the same time. We had a great spread of food and yummy hot apple cider (Joe's secret recipe) ; ) to keep warm. Since Mia's bedtime is around 6:30pm, she was asleep before the party started.
Oh, how I love the Christmas season!
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| Yummy food! |
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| Laura and Caitlin playing with sweet Kennedy |
Laura has a baby (Bennett) the same age as Kennedy but he was sleeping in our room during the party. Kennedy was suppose to be sleeping but thought the party seemed like more fun.
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| Me and Elmarie (we are both pregnant...6 weeks apart) |
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| The guys were having a blast flying this toy helicopter in the foyer. |
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| Me, Hillary and Kennedy |
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| My love and I enjoying a baby free night with friends. |
Oh, how I love the Christmas season!
Here is a picture from our Christmas photo shoot that Joe took yesterday. I love this picture because it showcases Mia perfectly. Don't you love her curls? And her kissable cheeks? I could just eat this girl up! She is so stinking cute! (Okay, so I'm a little bit biased.)
Don't let her innocent face fool you... she has the loudest scream of any baby I know! She usually lets us hear it when it's time to clean up, something is taken away from her or if she is just plain mad. It sounds as though she's been severely injured but this is usually not the case. She is a feisty one. She causes people to stare in public and sometimes cover their ears. But... I must say, nobody could prepare me for the love I would feel for this little person. It really doesn't matter what she acts like, I still miss her when she sleeps and get sad when she denies a kiss. I can't get enough.
This makes me so excited to be a mommy to another baby. I know having two little ones will be stressful, hectic and an all around adventure, but I still can't wait to have another baby to love. I keep forgetting to take a picture of my growing belly, I'll have to post one soon. I'm still in the awkward...do I look pregnant or fat? stage, which makes it really hard to get dressed in the morning but I know that it won't be long until I look very pregnant and can no longer wear my jeans, so trying to enjoy this stage.
I took Mia to the doctor on Monday to recheck her weight and to get the rest of her 1 year shots. Good news...she has gained enough weight to put her in the 5th percentile! She is now following a new growth curve but the important thing is that she is growing.
I'm super bummed that Joe's work switched their insurance so we need to find a new pediatrician. : ( I will also need to find a new OB/GYN. I've recently got some recommendations so hopefully we'll have a smooth transition.
Here are some pictures from my cell phone that I just recently put on the computer:
This is Mia's favorite spot in her playroom. This girl LOVES books, which makes her mommy very proud.
I'm super bummed that Joe's work switched their insurance so we need to find a new pediatrician. : ( I will also need to find a new OB/GYN. I've recently got some recommendations so hopefully we'll have a smooth transition.
Here are some pictures from my cell phone that I just recently put on the computer:
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| Black Friday Shopping at Best Buy...Mia's first time in the car attached to the cart |
This year I am thankful for a healthy 1 year old, a happy marriage, growing friendships and a growing belly. In the last few months, I have learned to be thankful for the time that my family is together. On Wednesday, Joe, Mia, and I went to the Denver Zoo. It was 66 degrees and sunny and an absolutely perfect way to spend time together.
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| I have never seen a vulture sitting like this. |
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| This hippo was so fun to watch. |
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| This is how I feel when I get to spend a sunny afternoon with my two loves. |
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| Look closely...you will see the monkey decided to pee in front of us. |
On Friday, the three of us went out to get a few deals and enjoy the hustle and bustle of Black Friday shopping. Surprisingly, the mall wasn't too busy and we got majority of the deals we wanted. I'm guessing it helped that most of the crazies (sorry mom and Karla) went out the night before. Oh, how I love the start of the Christmas season.
Mia is walking more and more everyday. Yesterday, she started standing on her own and initiating walking on her own. It's so weird to see her tiny, wobbly body walking around. : ) She still chooses to crawl most of the time but is getting more and more confident with her new skill.
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| Mia walks with her hand out, Frankenstein style. |
Joe had to spend majority of the weekend doing homework. This week is his finals week. Mia quickly realized that it's very easy to distract daddy from his homework. These pictures show how this frequent distraction unfolds...
Here are some pictures of Mia laughing. She has a signature head tilt when she finds something hilarious.
Sorry I haven't posted since "The Big News!". Mia and I have been super busy getting together with friends and I have been soo tired. (Did I mention that Mia likes to wake up between 5-6am everyday.) I nap everyday when Mia naps, which is what my body needs, but that means I'm not getting a lot done. Also, Mia needs to be by my side all day long. I'm trying to treasure these cuddly moments instead of getting frustrated at my lack of space. Like every other phase, I know it will pass.
I don't have any pictures to post because honestly, I don't think I've taken a picture in the past two weeks. Let's just say that this pregnancy is kind of kicking my butt. But, I'm excited to say that I've been throw up free the last 2 days!! I've had a very small appetite over the last several weeks, it's slowly coming back and will hopefully be in full swing for the Holidays!
I promise I'll take some pictures this weekend and post again soon!
I don't have any pictures to post because honestly, I don't think I've taken a picture in the past two weeks. Let's just say that this pregnancy is kind of kicking my butt. But, I'm excited to say that I've been throw up free the last 2 days!! I've had a very small appetite over the last several weeks, it's slowly coming back and will hopefully be in full swing for the Holidays!
I promise I'll take some pictures this weekend and post again soon!
Guess What?
I'm going to be a big sister!
Yeah, I know I'll do a good job.
The baby is in mommy's tummy. It's not coming out until the end of May.
I wonder if it's a boy or girl?
Love, Mia
Love, Mia
Tonight I put Mia to bed without nursing her. She didn't even cry. I wanted to.
I don't want her to grow up. I guess she is ready to wean from breastfeeding before me.
I'm still not giving up the morning feedings. I'm not quite ready to stop that morning snuggle time and a chance to close my eyes for a few more minutes.
She will forever be my first baby. The one you taught me how to be a mom.
I love this girl more than I ever thought possible.
Milestones are good, but hard. I guess... hard things are good.
It snowed quite a bit last night and has been lightly snowing all morning. Local school districts are closed. The roads are icy and dangerous. It's funny how differently Colorado reacts to a snow storm versus Minnesota. I'm not complaining...there's something special about being stuck at home in a warm, cozy house watching the snow from your window.
And, just because she's cute (even when she makes a mess)...
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