EXCITED!

Just wanted to tell everyone how excited we are to find out tomorrow what we are having. The appointment is at 8:30 a.m., both of our Mom's will be in the room to share this special time. Up until now both Tyler and I have thought it's a little boy- but for some reason today I am unsure, maybe it's a girl!? This world needs another Natalie ;)

My cousin Caty and her Mom Carol are throwing Tyler and I a "Gender Reveal" party in my home town of London. They are having desserts and drinks! I can't wait to see everyone. One of the rules is everyone has to wear either Pink if they think it's a girl or Blue for a boy. The invites alone are absolutely adorable and Caty is making her signature cake pops (which are AMAZING and super CUTE!). I can't wait to share party pics with everyone next week!

Less than 12 hours! Ahh! Sooo EXCITED!



Some of the ADORABLE invites made by Caty & Carol
You gals are the BEST! Love you!



18 weeks!

The Baby is the size of a large tomato!

How many weeks? 18

Total weight gain: 12

Maternity clothes? Pants, but my Dad said my "muscle shirts" need to go now. LOL!

Stretch marks? None- Thank Goodness! Praying this Bio Oil and Cocoa Butter will save me!

Sleep: Great! But definitely noticing discomfort sleeping on my back. 
Best moment this week: (this was actually week 17 but I'm posting it now bc I'm just getting my pic up)We met with our new doctor this week! She is great! We FINALLY got to hear the heartbeat!!!! It was so precious <3 Hard to think the little one is really in there! The heartbeat was so fast! Around 146 bpm! Definitely a moment Tyler and I will remember forever.
Miss Anything? Now that it's football season, I am missing the fact that I can't participate "fully" in tailgating/cheering on our favorite teams. Looks like O'Douls and Hot Cider will have to do the job this season :)
Movement: Nothing yet, but I hope it will happen soon!!
Food cravings: Meat and Milk  
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! So happy about this!
Gender: I think it's a boy, but some days I feel like its a little mini-me :)
Symptoms: Other than feeling heavy I really feel good! Although with moving a few weeks ago I did notice a lot of pain in my lower back.
Belly Button in or out? in
Mood?: Feel Great! Moved in with Tyler and am so excited about being a family!
Looking forward to: Knowing what the baby is! We find out tomorrow! Also I really can't wait to feel the baby move for the 1st time. I guess it should happen between 18-22 weeks! I can't wait!!

14 Weeks!



The Baby is the size of a Lemon!

How many weeks? 14

Total weight gain: 8 lbs

Maternity clothes? Bottoms

Stretch marks? nope!

Sleep: Good. Feeling more energized :)
Best moment this week: We had an appointment to hear the heartbeat, but the little munchkin didn't want to work with us. We ended up getting to see the baby again on an ultrasound since we couldn't find the heartbeat on the Doppler. We were a little bummed, but very happy to see the baby wiggling and growing so fast!
Miss Anything? Lifting Weights-20 lbs just doesn't cut it ;)
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: BBQ Ribs  
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not a thing :)
Gender: I'm still thinking a boy
Symptoms: Feeling heavy/full
Belly Button in or out? in
Mood?: Feeling better about everything!
Looking forward to: Hearing the heartbeat at my next appointment! I told Tyler- it has to be a boy, no little girl would do that to her Mother! :)



Baby Small 14 weeks! Growing fast!