Our 2 year old, and the 22 Week Preggo

Well,

Arianna had her second birthday, and it went fabulously - for the most part. The day started off with quite the ruckus as I was not fully prepared as I thought I was. The cake wasn't finished, the cupcakes hadn't been started, the balloons yet to be blown and I (to say the very least) was a total wreck.
I warn anyone hosting a birthday party for children and family to be FULLY prepared at least a week in advance.
After running around, Michael and I worked together in the kitchen for about 2 - 1/2 hours making the cupcakes and cake. I pretty much have to give full credit to that wonderful husband of mine, because he pretty much did everything without even batting an eyelash, even when I was (shhhh,bitching) in his ear the whole time. He had made the cake the night before, so it would be ready in the morning to be iced. Well, that night, (as he did was he was supposed to) the cake however did not, it came out in crumbs, he was quite ticked that it was like that, and I however went and had a nice sleep and told him we'd figure it out in the morning.
Morning came, I quickly made the icing (yes I actually made it) and Michael pieced together the cake. It looks a little like a mountain, but once I started the icing it was starting to look a lot more like the ballet slippers they were supposed to be.
While I was doing all the icing, Michael was busy making all the cupcakes - from scratch.
They turned out WONDERFUL, and he even iced them with all the pretty pink icing they could hold.
While this was all dome, I was trying to keep Arianna busy as she wanted our FULL attention this morning, so we "watched" the tv for about 2.4 seconds and I blew up all the balloons.
10 minutes later all the kids started coming - 3 friends in total. They seemed to have fun playing and horsing around. (and even clogging out toilet filled with toilet paper - but that's besides the point) They had fun, Arianna was spoiled by her friends, and all seemed to enjoy the yummy cupcakes. Once, the friends all left to go home. Arianna was put down for a nap until family showed up.
Family started arriving about about 2:45, and it went swimmingly, it was crowded, but FUN. Again, she was spoiled, and even opened a card that had money in it, shouting OHHH MONEY! Might have been her favorite gift. We had hamburgers, and hot dogs for dinner, which Michael Barbiecooked(which Arianna likes to say) and were delicious. The came the "mountainous" cake. It seemed to turn out a lot better than hoped, and tasted WAY better than it looked - (a lot like the Bunny Cake from an old episode of friends)
We had a great day, and I was so very happy to have shared our baby girls Second Birthday with all the people she loves.
All the stress was worth it.

Pregnancy:
Things are going well. I'm not 22 Weeks and 2 days. I had my pre-natal appointment yesterday and things seem to be going as planned. I'm measuring around 20, and I've managed to put on some weight. (9.5 pounds to be exact) yes that may seem like a lot - but as a friend put it last night, it makes up for all the weight I haven't put on in the last 20 weeks, so it was due!
I'm starting to feel baby a lot more now, and even Michael is able to feel him kick a little.
I'm ready for him to join the world now, although I know it is much to soon, so lets just say I'm excited for August.

That's all for now,
I will add all the birthday pics later on, as I need to go get some cleaning done :):):):)

20 + Weeks

Well, I'm 20 Weeks and 2 days pregnant, and things have been going well. I went to the kids swap meet this weekend, and found something great. A SLING. Normaly, me and slings don't do too well, but this one in particular was fabulous. It was so easy to put on, and take off, and being 20 weeks pregnant holding a 25 pound 2 year old, I wasn't uncomfortable in the least.
I went to the swap meet looking to find a double stroller for a reasonable price, but when I came across the sling, I figured I would use the sling and keep the stroller I already have and cary baby around in the sling. I know this seems like it may be a lot of work, but sometimes it's easier to spend less and work a little harder :) Now, when the time comes that I really can't do and need a double stroller for those longs walks, we may look into it then. Also at the swap meet, I got an ADORABLE bow holder and some cute little bows. I'm hoping as Arianna gets older she'll be more inclined to wear the bows more often; instead of 10 minutes and then ripping it out.
I'll post pictures of the bow holder and bows once Arianna's room is complete with the new big girl bed, and it's all organized.

Arianna, is doing well. Although she is teething and not having fun with it at all, she has spent the last two nights with a slight fever, and somewhat irritable. BUT I do have to say that she is quite the trooper and we're doing the best we can to remove any pain from that little mouth of hers :)

Oh yea, I had a 3D Ultrasound on Monday (yesterday) that went great. I'm overjoyed to say we're having a little boy. Arianna is very excited(?) to have a little baby brother. At only 20 weeks he is adorable and perfect. It seems the nurse at the hospital was right :)






















That's all for now!

Also,
This is the website to the sling I bought,

http://www.hugofjoy.com/

and this for anyone looking for adorable bows and bow holders! They make ADORABLE bows.

http://www.sarahsbowtique.ca/

19 Weeks 5 Days

Here I am at 19 Weeks and 3 days. (No new stretch marks, but can see the old ones now :) )


I'm feeling pretty good, baby is very active now - although we haven't felt the kicks on my tummy yet. It makes pregnancy a lot more enjoyable for me when I can feel the little guy moving around in there.
I'm eating a lot now, and am going to show that doctor just how much weight I can put on, hehe.
That's pretty much it, Preggo wise.

Arianna is great, she's becoming more and more independent as the days go by, and her big girl personality is starting to shine through. For her birthday (April 13th) she's getting a new bed - which she already has the mattress for just waiting for the actual bed. She LOVES the idea of a "New Bed" but does not love so much the idea of sleeping in her new bed. Everyone who comes in the door, she takes them to see this new bed and the SUPER CUTE bedding, but when it comes to sleep - not so much.
I'm not pushing the idea of sleeping in there quite yet, as it's not where we want it.
I'll be moving the furniture around so her big bed will be in the old spot where her crib was, so she's comfortable, so now the mattress is just on the floor so she becomes more accustomed to it.
I will take all the advice on switching her over because when I tried to do it, I found she was just playing in her room. Do I let her play for an hour, and then have her fall asleep, or do I continuously go in and place her in the new bed???

Anywho, I'll post a picture of the bed, with the bedding,
And once the room is all complete with both bed and crib (for her new brother or sister) I'll show it off :)

(in her bed)

(the bedding)

17 & 18 Weeks

Pregnancy:
Things are a little bumpy but are seemingly smoothing themselves out. I can definitely say being pregnant up to this point has not been my favourite thing. I love the end result, but am just one of those woman who doesn't enjoy certain aspects of pregnancy.
Since my first Doctors visit, I have lost 3.5 pounds, and go back this week for a weight check to make sure that I've gained a little bit. Also, I've been continuing to bleed, but have been informed by the doctor it is nothing to worry about, except the nuisance of the fact. Hopefully that stops soon.
Since I've been 17 weeks I've been feeling the baby move more frequently and am slowly remembering the joys of when all this happened with Arianna. I'm excited for when Michael and Arianna can feel the baby kick them :)
We have our 18 week Ultrasound this Friday. Will post pictures when we have them.

That's all for now, Arianna is waking!

16 Weeks 3 Days

Here I am at 16 Weeks and 3 Days pregnant, and Baby at 15 Weeks and 2 Days!

I had my third prenatal visit today, and had a pretty good appointment. The only bad thing was my Dr, Who I think is WONDERFUL is retiring from Deliveries, and at 28 Weeks, I will be transferring to another physician in his office. I will just have to accept this. I'm hoping I can be transferred to Abbotsford, so we can have our delivery there, as they have much bigger rooms, and more to accompany a labour.
I've also lost 2.5 pounds, so I'm scheduled to have another visit in 2 weeks to make sure I've put on some weight. I sure hope I do, and I hope I gain an appetite. I have absolutely no REAL desire to eat, I'm just not hungry, but I WILL BE because it's for the health of our little baby!
I'm also measuring right at 16 weeks 3 days, and the baby has a steady (girly) heartbeat of 148.
I'm so sure that this little baby is a boy, but everyone around me is thinking girl, and at the rate things are going I'm starting to gear towards as well. BUT, we will see in just a few weeks! And I'm sure I'll prove everyone wrong.
Either way I will be completely excited!
As you can see I have a posted pic of new baby, and this was because of an "urgent" ultrasound. Last week I had quite a lot of bleeding which was quite the scare, but it seems I had a small (normal) tear, which may have been there previously and worked a little to hard causing the blood. The heartbeat was strong in Emergency at 156, but the ultrasound was a safety measure.
I have my normal ultrasound in Langley in a few weeks!

That's all for now,

Except, Arianna has a new haircut! It looks adorable, and she no longer has a mullet. She had a "few" tears, but once she was off the chair she was fine.

I'll post pictures when my camera's batteries aren't dead!