13 Weeks

How far along? 13 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Nothing yet, still at pre-pregnancy weight.

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants because they are more comfortable, but no maternity tops yet.

Stretch marks? Only the ones from my previous pregnancies.

Sleep: I go to bed every night around 8pm.  I love my sleep!  I do get up on average 5-6 times at night to pee.  It's quite annoying, but so worth it!

Best moment this week: Getting wonderful results from our NT Scan and getting to see the baby via ultrasound again.

Movement: Can't feel anything yet

Food cravings: This week I've craved chicken tacos from Chipotle, bacon and cinnamon toast.

Gender: It seems like everyone is hoping for a boy.  Somedays I think it's a boy, other days I think it's a girl.

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? Still in and I don't expect it to pop out since it didn't with my other two pregnancies.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach

What I am looking forward to: The second trimester

Weekly Wisdom: I'm not feeling very wise this week.  Could be the prego brain.

Milestones: Every week passed is a milestone.

Happy 4th of July!!

Happy 4th of July everyone!!!!!!!

Details

To tell the complete story of our latest little miracle, I have to back up a bit.  In December 2008 we became pregnant with our daughter, Delaney.  This was after 18 months of trying to conceive, 3 failed IUI's (intra-uterine insemination) , many fertility drugs, therapy, acupuncture and finally a successful IVF (in-vitro fertilization).  It was a very emotionally draining time.  The only diagnosis we recieved was Male Factor Infertility with 0% morphology.  Luckily our story had a happy ending and Delaney was born in September 2009.  When we went through IVF we had 7 embryos that we were able to freeze.  We froze them for 2 reasons.  The first was in case our first IVF was unsuccessful.  The second was in case we wanted a sibling for our baby someday.  It's an easier process and less stressful on my body if we're able to use embryos that we already have.  So fast forward to 2011.  In mid February I had my IUD removed.  We met with our fertility doctor in mid April.  We had planned to proceed with a natural FET (frozen embryo transfer) as soon as my next cycle began.  On May 3rd my period was 1-2 days late.  I thought it was odd, but assumed that maybe my body was just getting back to a normal cycle length since having my IUD removed.  However, I decided to buy some pregnancy tests while I was at the store.  As soon as I took the test at home it was POSITIVE!  I couldn't believe it!  Could this really be happening?!  Those 18 months when we were trying so hard to get pregnant were some of the darkest days of my life.  And now it just happened?  Without any drugs?  Without expensive fertility treatments?  For awhile I didn't feel like I was worthy of such a miracle.  That I couldn't possibly be blessed so easily.  I waited for the ball to drop.  For something bad to happen.  But I went to the doctor at 8 weeks and there our little miracle was, with a beating heart.  Yesterday we had our NT scan at 12 weeks and the baby looks perfect!  We do feel incredibly blessed and can't wait to meet this little miracle.  He or she is due to arrive on January 12th 2012.  What a wonderful New Year it will be for our family!  

Baby @ 12 weeks - 06/30/11

Big News

Delaney has a secret......

And she's pretty happy about it!  Details to come soon!

Kierstin is EIGHT!

Happy Birthday Kierstin!  You are 8 years old today!!

 On Sunday we had a party for her with family and friends.

 We had a pool and water slide set up in the back yard.  Unfortunately the water slide had a hole in it.

 What's a party without pizza?

 Her friend Jazmyn came from school.

 She got lots of Justin Bieber stuff and a new bike!  Delaney didn't quite understand that it wasn't for her.

 Make a wish!

Has it really been 8 years already?  Happy Birthday BIG girl.

Swim Classes

We decided to sign the kids up for swim classes.  Delaney needed to be more familiar with the water, so she is taking a parent/tot class with her Daddy.  So far she's enjoyed it with the exception of the last couple of classes.  I'm not sure why she's now decided that it's only fun for about 5 minutes.  The class is at 5:35pm so it's possible that she's just tired.

 

 Kierstin is taking the Level 2 class.  She is a much better swimmer this year, but we figured that it couldn't hurt for her to get some more practice.  She wears her really goofy looking pink goggles, which she loves.

Jordan is taking the Level 3 class.  He's by far the best in the class.  He's been a great swimmer for a few years now, but again a little practice never hurt.  It also beats sitting in the 115 degree weather watching like I've been doing.

Vacation Bible School

Jordan and Kierstin spent last week at Vacation Bible School.  They had a great time as always.  They did crafts, played games, learned bible verses and had outdoor water activities.  On Sunday night they had their performance to show all that they had learned that week.

 The theme was PandaMania.  Where God is wild about you!  It was kind of a Kung Fu Panda knock off.  Jordan was on the Samurai team and Kierstin was on the Ninja team.  I love that they keep it fun and interesting for the kids.

 Jordan was way in the back and very hard to see.  But he sang his heart out and made sure I was watching him!

 Delaney would periodically scream and point to her Bubby or Sissy.  She also danced along to the music.  So cute!  VBS is definately in her future.

 Jordan helped Pastor Randy with the slingshot.

 The kids with Pastor Randy after the program.

Kierstin with her favorite person, Darling Darla.  The kids had a great time.  I'm sure we'll be doing it again next year.