I just cannot help myself!

 You know, I was really hoping for a girl when we found out I was pregnant... but the fact that it's not may actually be a blessing.  I'm already shopping for this little boy and I can't imagine how much more I would be shopping if he were a girl.  Old Navy really had some good sales going on a couple weeks ago and I just couldn't help myself. 

 Daddy. Bodysuit. Basketball.

And while I was at it I thought, well why not get some stuff for mama too? =)

This skirt ended up being super cute.  I'm ordering the other color right after this!

Tee. Skirt. Tank.

Love Love Love

Happy Valentines Day!

Chalkboard Print. Strawberry Chocolate Poptarts.

Nursery Thoughts

I'm already starting to think about this nursery.  Some of the big pieces have already been purchased or are about to get purchased soon.  It's so exciting to see this coming together already. 

pouf . dresser . glider . rug . crib . lamp

(links are to the actual things I plan to buy)

Next on the list:
Register
Maternity Pictures
Baby Shower
Baby Classes

...and then he's here!

===== EDIT ===== 
 Click HERE to see how close we got to the inspiration! 

22 Weeks/Gender Reveal

22 Weeks and counting down! Last week Monday we found out what we're having.  Of course I was wanting a little girl big time but apparently that wasn't in the cards for me. =(  I've had about a week of getting used to thinking about my child as a little boy and I suppose it's not entirely bad.  Mostly I'm just disappointed at the lack of matching outfits we'll have although somehow I think I'll still make that happen.

We finally made the announcement of the pregnancy as well as the gender reveal on Thursday and Jeff had the great idea of making it a mug shot announcement.  I think it turned out pretty good!

After the reveal, Jeff and I were lucky to have two of our three soon to be auntys stop by for some photo time with our little baby boy.  They are both so much more photogenic than I am. =)

"Hi, little baby Stoll!"

• How far along?: 22 Weeks (1-27-13)
• Baby is the size of a: Papaya
• Total weight gain/loss: 9lbs
• Symptoms: A little stretchy belly aches at night but nothing too bad.
• Sleep: Hit or Miss
• Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nope.
• What I miss: 90 percent of my closet
• Weddings Rings On or Off: On
• Any Names Picked Out Yet: We have a name!
• Movement: This little bugger is moving big time.He is super strong.  I can't imagine how its even gonna feel near the end.  He's already making my entire stomach move from the outside.
• Maternity Clothes: Pants for sure, still doing ok with tops.
• Labor Signs: N/A
• Best Moment of the Week:  Our ultrasound went great.  We have a very healthy baby boy with long legs... just like daddy!
• What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Getting the nursery together, setting up some maternity pictures and having a baby shower!

Weeks 18 - 20

Yay! 20 Weeks!  Am I excited or what?!  

I feel pregnant... Super pregnant, and I know it's super crazy to say because I'm only half way there but holy cow, I am not looking forward to getting bigger at all.

The last couple of weeks have been great other than getting used to dressing this new body.  I really have got to go shopping for some suitable clothing.  On a better note, Hubby and I started painting the baby room and I just ordered some of the furniture so it's starting to take shape.  

Seven more days 'till we find out the gender!

• How far along?: 20 Weeks (1-27-13)
• Baby is the size of a: Banana
• Total weight gain/loss: 8ish maybe,
• Symptoms: Heartburn like wow. At night a little stretchy belly aching but nothing too bad.
• Sleep: Starting to get better.  I think I figured out whats working.
• Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nope.
• What I miss: Feeling good and healthy and not stuffed.
• Weddings Rings On or Off: On
• Any Names Picked Out Yet:  I do think we picked them out depending on sex.
• Movement: Yes!  "Hi baby!" 
• Maternity Clothes: Pants for sure, still doing ok with tops.
• Labor Signs: N/A
• Best Moment of the Week:  Jeff got to feel the baby...even if it was just for a little bit.
• What I’m excited about/looking forward to: One more week and we find out the sex!

Weeks 13 - 17

I know I keep saying this, but we've made it this far?! Beyond exciting.

It's been a roller coaster of symptoms the last couple of weeks.  Finally getting over morning sickness, although it wasn't that bad anyway, but now starting to get some new symptoms.  Only 23 more weeks people! Almost half way there!

• How far along?: 17 weeks (1/06/2012)
• Baby is the size of a: Big Onion
• Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out on Thursday at our next appointment but I'm guessing about 7lbs.
• Symptoms: Sleeping has gotten much worse, up almost every hour having to pee and not being able to go back to sleep. Major heartburn, MAJOR. If I can get something for this heartburn I should be pretty good to go, at least until something else pops up.
• Sleep: Horrible as stated above.
• Food Cravings:  Still none, I think I lucked out.
• Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nope.
• What I miss:  My flat belly, my cute clothes, good sleep. <---same as last week
• Weddings Rings On or Off: On
• Any Names Picked Out Yet: Lots of girls names, just need Jeff to settle on one.  Just one boy name just in case.
• Movement: I'm pretty sure I feel something once in a while but nothing for sure. 
• Maternity Clothes: Finally tried on lots of maternity clothes.  Most of it stinks. Just more motivation to do lots more working out after the baby comes.
• Labor Signs: N/A
• Best Moment of the Week:  I think I've been feeling the baby... =)
• What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Less than a week till our next appointment. Nothing too excited but we should be able to set up our 20 week ultrasound so we should *cross our fingers* be able to find out the gender preeeetty soon!

 Edit: (1/10/13): Dr. Apt was short but went well.  Up only 5.8lbs total since the beginning.  We're scheduled for our 20 week ultrasound early Feb. (Week 21)  Soon we will know what we're having!

Weeks 9-12

I cannot even believe I've made it to this point.  I am beyond excited and starting to feel slightly optimistic about actually having a child in 28 more weeks! The last month has been filled with major ups and downs.

Week 9 + 10:  Definitely feeling like crap.  Never did throw up but it sure would have helped. No major weight gain .  Still wearing regular pants but they are starting to feel a little snug.  Most days I felt crappy but some much better, and although this seems great, it was just time for me to freak out about maybe loosing the baby so I welcomed the bad days for sure.  I figured out I couldn't drink any water at night or in the morning without my stomach feeling nasty and I LOVE water so this was a problem.  Luckily I stocked up at night...but then I had to pee a bunch at night.   I guess the good and the bad go hand in hand.

Week 11 + 12: Starting to feel much better.  Still a nasty stomach feeling in the morning but getting up early to eat and then going back to bed for a nap has helped a bunch. I've been sleeping tons; about 12-13 hours a day so I can make it through the rest of the day.  I do rather sleep than feel sick though so not too bad.  This should pass soon, I can already feel it changing.  Definitely look like I have some kind of fat belly now.  I'm starting to be able to wear less and less pants comfortably.  Luckily my two favorite jeans still fit pretty well without much help. 

Yes...13 weeks...because I was too tired the rest of the month to take pictures. ;-)

• How far along?: 12 weeks
• Baby is the size of a: Plum
• Total weight gain/loss: Can't imagine I'm the same size, we'll find out in a week at the next appt.
• The Bump: Looks like a little one is starting to show. 
• Symptoms: Sleeping pretty poor, lots of peeing. Huge boobs.  Nothing too horrible though.
• Sleep: Sleeping is tough and I need a lot of it.
• Food Cravings:  None.  As long as it's food I'll eat it.
• Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nope, I think I lucked out.
• What I miss:  My flat belly, my cute clothes, good sleep.
• Weddings Rings On or Off: On
• Any Names Picked Out Yet: Lots of girls names, just need Jeff to settle on one.  I'm assuming it's a girl, lol. 
• Movement: N/A
• Maternity Clothes: Bought some new bras, still need to get new pants.  Trying to wait as long as possible.
• Labor Signs: N/A
• Best Moment of the Week:  Starting to feel better through the day.  Makes life much easier for the hubby too.
• What I’m excited about/looking forward to:  One more week 'till our next appointment! Woo!

Week 6 + 7 + 8

So excited to have been able to make it another two weeks. I had a little scare last week and I thought I was having another miscarriage.  I kinda freaked out. Luckily the Dr. just happened to call me that morning and offered to have me take some blood tests to make sure.  All my numbers where high and getting higher... so yay! Still pregnant.  One more week till we get to see our little nugget... or two.

• How far along?: 8 weeks
• Baby is the size of a: Raspberry
• Total weight gain/loss: Haven't checked... I'm hoping all this bloating doesn't mean extra lbs.
• The Bump: Lots of belly bloating but nothing real.
• Symptoms: Boobs still giant, still very very tired a little nauseous here and there but making it through.  Haven't gone as far as the toilet yet so I would consider that good.
• Sleep: Still sleeping massive amounts, lots at night and lots of naps.  Sooo tired!
• Food Cravings:  Not much, nothing sounds too good.
• Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nothing yet.
• What I miss:  Not being tired. I'm so not myself.
• Weddings Rings On or Off: On
• Any Names Picked Out Yet: I have a couple for a girl but if its a boy we have a lot to think about still.
• Movement: N/A
• Maternity Clothes: I should really get some pants - this bloating is killing me. I have however pulled out the belly band, that's been nice.
• Labor Signs: N/A
• Best Moment of the Week:  Our blood tests confirming that we're still pregnant. Yay! (Edit: Seeing our little nugget! In 3d and everything.  We even got a video!)
• What I’m excited about/looking forward to:  Just a couple of days till we get to see our little nugget!! (Edit: We saw our little nugget and some arms and legs.  Great fast heart beat Yay!)

We're Pregnant!

If you're reading this now thinking ...I already knew that because you have a new big belly, (well, not THAT big) you are right.  We did not just find out, but trying to be cautious since our last two pregnancies ended in a miscarriage I thought I would write these during the corresponding week and post them later when we know this pregnancy is much safer. 

So ya, we're PREGNANT! Woo!

Written on 10/17/12

Week 4 + 5

We found out last week, Tuesday, 10/9/12  that we were pregnant again.  How exciting and nerve wrecking! Agh!  Our last miscarriage happened late last year and ever since then we're been working on #3.  After months with no good luck I started taking some medicine to get my cycles more regular. (Clomed for anyone wondering... it's pretty common)  Last cycle was not successful, but this second cycle worked!  I was a total stress ball the week after ovulation and I couldn't wait till test time, which for me is sixteen days after ovulation and its waaay too long to wait when you have an inclination of being pregnant.  So I tested way early on day thirteen and it was positive!  Of course, I had a mini freak out in the bathroom, should I wake hubby up, should I not?  I wanted to surprise him with something cute, but really with all that we've been going through I also couldn't keep it a secret for more than a half hour.   I finally woke him up and told him I had a surprise and he immediately knew what it was. =)

The bad thing about testing this early is it could be a chemical pregnancy which basically means that the egg and sperm have joined, you started to make the pregnancy chemical that gave you the positive result but then it doesn't stick to your uterus and then, well .... you're not pregnant anymore.  It's pretty stressful and that's all I really thought about for the whole fourth week. So really I've been waiting another week to make sure it was real and it is! 

Now it's week five...and still pregnant. I think we're going to wait and tell just a few people around Thanksgiving (week 10ish) , mostly my sisters and sister-in-law bc I can't keep anything from them for a long time, and then we'll make it official to the rest of friends and family around Christmas (week 15)....as long as I don't start showing too much anyway. Guess we'll have to see.  At least by that time the pregnancy should be pretty safe.

• How far along?: 5 weeks
• Baby is the size of a: Orange Seed
• Total weight gain/loss:  Starting weight around 125lbs
• The Bump: Nothing to show for this.
• Symptoms: Last week I was super tired but much better now.  Lots of period like cramps (making me really worried although a co-worker of mine said that was normal) Still worried though since I didn't have that with the last two.  Also, my boobs are giant balloons! and they are super sore.  I think I already need to get some new bras.... although they will look pretty nice for a wedding in two weeks. ;-)
• Sleep: About 10-12 hrs a night although it's not THAT much more then normal.  I do wake up for about an hour in the middle of the night wide awake...  I hope that stops.
• Food Cravings:  Nothing, but I have been enjoying beef since I have a feeling I wont want to eat any in a couple of weeks.
• Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Nothing yet.
• What I miss:  Being able to live without worrying about how long this baby it gonna make it.
• Weddings Rings On or Off: On
• Any Names Picked Out Yet: I have a couple for a girl but if its a boy we have a lot to think about still.
• Movement: N/A
• Maternity Clothes: N/A
• Labor Signs: N/A
• Best Moment of the Week:  Seeing the positive sign on Tuesday and being able to tell hubby.
• What I’m excited about/looking forward to:  Our first Dr. Appointment which is way too far away, Nov, 6th? I think.  I'll be around 8 weeks.  I would do anything to know this little buddy is doing alright in there every day...

Baby Stoll due June 19, 2013 - or better known now as our 3 Year Anniversary!

Coincidence? I think not.