16 Weeks Pregnant!

I am now 16 weeks pregnant!

I went to the Dr today to check on the pregnancy and further discuss VBAC info. I was very pleased with my visit as many fears I had were reassured and my Dr and her PA are very supportive of VBAC and laid back about the process! The Lord has provided a Doula for me to use during my labor and I'm hoping that with her help I will also avoid having the c-section. God is just putting so many things into place for me!! I'm getting more & more excited!!

My Insulin Resistance is doing really well and my blood sugar levels are staying low now! This is making me very happy as I may actually avoid the Gestational Diabetes.. which will make me VERY happy!!

Today, baby's heartbeat was really strong! I didn't realize that the baby was so high in my abdomen at this point, but he/she was hanging out right at my belly button!! I'm shocked that (despite how I look) I haven't gained any weight in this pregnancy yet. Although, that makes me happy too in hopes of not keeping extra baby weight on for a long time.. after baby is born! We go back on Feb 13th (2 weeks) for the gender scan! Lydia & Elijah are going with us and are so excited about it!! I look forward to seeing their faces when they see the baby move around!!

Now, as time is beginning to get closer and go by faster.. I'm just trying to figure out living arrangements! I have 2 options with our 3 bedroom home!

1) Put Lydia & Elijah in the same room together for about a year, until baby is better adjusted to sleeping schedules and is less needy. Then moving baby in with whichever child is the same gender!

2) Lydia wants to share a room with the baby (if baby is a girl. Although, I am feeling certain that the baby is a girl!) I just can't decide if this is the best way to go for now. That will be much interruption for her! Also, while baby is napping, then she won't be able to go into her room like she wants. 

I'm leaning more toward option 1 at this point. I do have some more time to figure it out though, hehe! 

Lydia's 6th Birthday Party Celebration!

We were planning for a small party at our house, but after being very sick that week I wasn't able to do that. So, we called up the Chickfila and we were so excited they were able to accommodate us at the last minute!! They were fantastic and we all had a great time!!! Here are pictures for the memory of our day celebrating Lydia!

On our way to the party!!

A few girls have arrived!

We decorated Cupcakes!!!

Brain Freeze!!

A pretty purse that Anna Grace got for Lydia.. she can color it and then wash it whenever she wants to re-color it different colors!

Fun was had by all!!!

2nd Trimester!!

Tomorrow, I am 14 weeks pregnant! Time is already flying and my baby bump is growing! Praise the Lord, baby is thriving and doing great!!

When I went to my 12 week appointment, I was surprised they had me scheduled for an Ultrasound. I was really excited to see the baby! She put the wand on my tummy and baby was curled up in a little ball. The lady tapped my stomach a few times with the wand and baby jumped up and started wiggling ALL over the place! It was SO neat to watch.. very, very active little one! I caught right up in my measurements to where I'm supposed to be (I had been a week or so off). "She" is doing great!!

Here's a great profile picture!

This week I've been very sick with an Upper Respiratory Infection, but thankful to my in-laws.. they took Lydia & Elijah for me, so I could truly rest and get well. I spent a week in bed, and finally am beginning to feel better!!

Here's a picture of me at 12 weeks. It's amazing with this being my 3rd pregnancy how fast I've started showing!!

This week I'm meeting with a Dietitian. Before I was pregnant and diagnosed with PCOS, I was told that I'm insulin resistant. Now that I am pregnant I am very concerned about developing gestational diabetes. So I meet with her next week.. I'm a bit apprehensive about it, but if it helps then it will be worth it!!

No hot fudge on top of rocky road ice cream & freshly baked chocolate chip cookies for me this pregnancy (that's what I craved with Lydia & Elijah-- and LOTS of it, haha!) Maybe that means I won't gain as much weight??

For now, we are healthy & doing well!

December Memories 2012

I'm a bit late in posting, but we had a spectacular Christmas this year!! I worked alot in November, and was able to take much of December off from the Pampered Chef! That was so nice, although I'll admit it's been tough getting back in the swing of things this January! hehe.

Andy held the kids up to decorate the Tree!

Here's the finished product!

 We made a gingerbread house!!

 Celebrated Lydia's 6th Birthday!

 Went to Shadrack's Christmas Lights & Music Show in Sevierville! It was SO much fun!!

They each got to ride on a pony!

 And ride a mini ferris wheel!

 Last ride was a children's train! They loved it!

 They'd never had a funnel cake before! It was really tasty and our entire table was COVERED in powdered sugar!

 Here's a cute one of both of them!

 Then, we celebrated Christmas Eve! They each got to open 1 gift on Christmas Eve!

We made reindeer cookies for Santa & left 8 carrots out for the reindeer to eat!

Some Christmas Morning Fun!!

Even Cassie got in on the fun with a bone from Santa that was as long as her!