Hello Third Trimester- Stone Osborne!

Here we are, on the last leg of this crazy thing called pregnancy, and I have to say I have been blessed with pretty smooth sailing thus far.  Just today my doctor asked if I thought this time around was harder than the first, and without hesitation I said "no".  I haven't experienced any more aches, pains or uncomfortableness than I did the first time around...I love being pregnant!  While I have been more tired, I attribute this to my non-stop priss pot :)

I can't believe we are less than three months away from meeting our sweet Stone!  

How Far Along? 27 weeks

Size of the Wee One? Cauliflower...about 14.5 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds

Maternity Clothes? You bet :)  Maternity on the bottom and regular up top.

Weight Gain? Around 12 pounds...less than I had gained with Lily at this point.  I think chasing and lifting that munchkin all day is helping keep the weight gain down.

Stretch Marks? Not yet...applying lotion every night

Gender? A baby boy!!!  Bring on the balls, cars, and action figures :)

Movement? Oh YES :)  My fav!  Little man is kicking, flipping and wiggling day and night. I have a feeling he is going to be just like his sister....a wiggle worm!

Sleep? Can't complain :)  I think I'm so exhausted by the days activities that I could fall asleep anywhere after 9 pm.

Cravings? Really been digging fruit and peanut butter lately.

What I Miss? Raw sushi...the cooked stuff just isn't the same.

Symptoms? TIREDNESS!!!

Belly Button? In

Best Moment? Selling our home and buying a new home to make sure we have plenty of room for our family of four once Stone arrives.  Also, seeing the little man during a surprise ultrasound...from what I could tell, he looks a good bit like his sister :)     

Half Way There- Round 2

Y'all, this pregnancy is flying by!  Like in a blink we've gone from the shock of expecting again to being past the halfway point...insane.  It is pretty clear why life seems to be passing so rapidly---we've had A LOT going on.  Just in the past 3 weeks, I've transitioned jobs (fyi- I've never loved a job more than spending every minute with Lil P), we've put our house on the market and went under contract within one week, which brought about house hunting, AND we had the all important and fun gender reveal ultrasound...I told you, crazy.busy.  All of this has left very little time for me to rest and relax, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  We are in the process of making changes to have life work as a family of four and I couldn't be more excited! :)

Now that you all are semi caught up on life, how about a little mama/baby catch-up?!?!  As mentioned above, we had the gender ultrasound last week and confirmed found out baby #2 is a BOY :)  This was no shock to me, as I've known #2 was a boy from the get go...just something about a mother's intuition.   

So with the news, comes a name :)  We have chosen to name our new bundle...

 Stone Osborne Sellers  

There is no significance around "Stone"--just a name we both liked.  We knew we wanted an "s" name, so that Mr. S and his first son would have the same initials--SOS :)  We also wanted a name that was strong and solid.  "Osborne" is a passed down family name.  Mr. S, his dad, and his granddad all had/have this as their middle name...pretty cool, huh?!?!  I love that we can now call him by his name!  I've been talking to Lily about Stone more and more, in hopes she will start to understand her new role as big sister :)  All I can say is that we are over the moon excited to be welcoming a baby boy into our family.   

How Far Along? 20 weeks, 1 day-CRAZINESS I tell you
Size of the Wee One? A banana...about 7 inches long and weighs about 10.5 ounces
Maternity Clothes? Unfortunately, yes. Much sooner than with Lily.  Jeans are a necessity these days so the maternity ones have made there way back into the normal rotation. However, I had forgotten how comfortable and forgiving they are...seriously I don't know why us ladies don't adopt these into our everyday wardrobe!  I am still using most of my normal clothes up top and dresses are still working fine too.  However, most days you'll find me in my new "uniform"--workout clothes...throw on some pants, a loose fitting tank and sports bra, and a jacket and I am good to go :)
Weight Gain? This is ALWAYS my least favorite part. As of right now, I am up 8-9 pounds. About the same as with Lily.  I am making a conscious effort to be active 4-5 days a week.  Trying to stay in shape because I know it will pay off in the long run!
Stretch Marks? No, however I haven't been as psycho about lotions and potions this time around.
Gender? A baby boy!!!  Bring on the balls, cars, and action figures :)
Sleep? Pretty good.  I go to bed around 10:30 PM and wake up at 7AM.  I usually have an hour to enjoy my 1 cup of coffee each day before Lily is ready to rise and shine.
Cravings? Red meat, pizza, fruit, cereal, hot peppers, green olives, bagels
What I Miss? A game day cocktail!  Football season has arrived and this is the second season in a row that I can't enjoy a yellowhammer or two...I plan to make up for it next year :)
Symptoms? Tiredness...I rarely feel rested.  Puffiness, congestion and did I mention I'm always tired??!??!
Belly Button? In
Best Moment? Finding out #2 is a boy!  I'm so happy for our family (in particular Mr. S)...I know he loves his little girl with all his heart, but I'm so excited to see him take on the role as a boy dad.  He is going to be the best :) I can just picture him and Stone out throwing football, playing golf, fishing...seriously such a special moment finding out we will have a sweet baby boy come February! :)  Oh, and it doesn't hurt that I hear boys LOVE their mama's!

"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him."

                                                              1 Samuel 1:27

It's a...

First Trimester- Baby S #2

WOOHOO!  
We (yes, it is a group effort) made it through the first trimester...joy, joy, joy :)  As crazy as it sounds, this time around wasn't nearly as bad.  Maybe it was the fact I knew what I was in for, or maybe it is because every baby is different, or just maybe it is because #2 is indeed a boy....whatever the reason, I thank the good Lord for allowing me to enjoy these last 14 weeks a little more than I did the first time around!  Now, I'm not saying it has been a walk in the park.  I was nauseous for a good three weeks (glamorous, right?), but unlike with Lily, it came in waves, instead of hanging around all. day. long.  I've been super tired-like going to bed when the sun is still out tired.  I've also been a little more emotional, wanting to eat only fattening foods and not in the mood to workout at all.

Now to the beloved bump photo & update...

Yes, I'm aware, this is a terrible picture, but I'm just keeping it real!  My mornings of having an extra 5 or so minutes to set up my camera & snap just the right picture are out the door.  This is what you get when you're halfway ready & your hubby snaps a pic of you while he is rushing out the door :)

How Far Along? 14 Weeks, 2 Days~ Hello 2nd trimester :)

Size of the Baby? According to What to Expect #2 is the size of an avocado!

Maternity Clothes? Not yet- lots of dresses & my more forgiving pants.  I have a feeling my maternity pants will be making an appearance sooner than later.

Weight Gain? 4 pounds....just like the first time around, my goal is to keep it under 30.

Stretch Marks?  Lots of lotions and potions again :)  Warding off these at all costs.

Gender? Pink or Blue, we aren't sure!  Will find out in 4 weeks of so.  Mama thinks boy and Daddy is undecided.

Movement? None yet...this is what I'm most looking forward to.  I LOVED feeling Lily move and have missed it so much.

Wedding Rings? On

Sleep? So, so- between nature calling, my mommy ears hearing every sound possible, and being back to sleeping on my side, I'm up a good 2-3 times a night...BOO :(

Food Cravings? Hot pepperoncini peppers, pizza and carbs~bring on the bread and potatoes!

What I Miss? Hum...sushi and wine.  Oh and the desire to do anything active....my 5am workouts have been few a far between the last couple of months :(  

Symptoms? Oh so tired!  Along with nausea, bloating, congestion and a couple emotional moments!

Belly Button? In---ugh the dreaded belly button grossness again.

Best Moment of the Week? Feeling like myself again...for the most part!  I actually managed to cook four nights last week :)   

What I’m Looking Forward To? Finding out if #2 is a boy or girl.  I'm dying to know so I can start planning the nursery & buying matching outfits for Lily and the new babe! :)

All Things Baby #2

Sorry it has taken me a couple of weeks to get my act together, but here are all the fun details on sweet Baby S #2!  

First off, we can not thank our friends & family enough for the sweet well wishes & excitement surrounding our new bundle of joy.  Sharing the news was SO much fun!  It is pure joy to know #2 is loved by so many special people :)  

I know the news of adding another little one to our family was a bit of a shock to most everyone, so here are some answers to questions I've gotten about our "little" news...

1. When are you due?  
My official due date is February 19, 2014!  We apparently like having holiday babies :)  This little one will come almost 7 years, to the day, of mine & Slade's first date.

2. Was this pregnancy planned?  
Well, without sharing to much information, it wasn't prevented ;)  Slade & I have loved every minute of this journey of parenthood.  Adding another baby to the mix was something that excited us...after all we both want a big family!  So we decided to let it happen in His time, which wasn't long at all :)

3. Do you know what you're having?  
Not yet, but don't worry, we will be finding out in another month or so!  Slade & I both knew Lily was a girl from the get go---this time around, I'm convinced #2 is a boy, but Slade goes back and forth.  Boy or girl, we don't really care :)

4. Will you be documenting this pregnancy like you did with Lily?  
I'm going to do my best!  I'm a little busier this time around ;)  I will definitely do trimester updates and try my hardest to update every couple of weeks.

5. Will you continue to workout?  
So far, I've kept with working out 3-4 times a week.  I admit---I've been SO tired that it is harder to motivate myself this go round, but I know it is best for me and babe so I'm going to keep with it :)

6. What about another nursery?  
OH another nursery!  I'm super excited to decorate another baby room & do something a little different this time...I'm thinking brighter colors.  We will be converting our guest room to #2's room & adding a daybed to Lily's room for guests (aka Sugar & Bebe in those first months weeks!).  We are also blessed to be getting another (yes we will have two under one roof!) baby bed from Slade's sister, so all the furniture for the new nursery is taken care of!

7. Will you continue to work with two babies?  
The short answer is NO :)  My company was acquired in June and with that comes a lot of change.  I was hired on a 3 month temporary basis that ends in mid-September.  After much conversation and prayer, Slade & I have decided I will stay home with our babes!  I am beyond excited and thankful for the opportunity to spend more time with Lily & #2 when he/she arrives.  Of course, this will come with a lifestyle change, but I know that change will be well worth it :)  

So there you have it, all caught up on the newest bundle of joy!  I'll be back with a 1st trimester update later this week....to sum it up, I'm constantly tired :)

I leave you with this sweet picture....Baby S #2 at 12 weeks!

#2 & #28

So the theme of this post is numbers...numbers that have significance & meaning.

#2

That's right folks...Baby S #2 is on his or her way!!!!  We could not be more excited that our family of three will soon be a family of FOUR :)  Our official due date is February 19, 2014, so Priss Pot and her new brother or sister will be 14 months apart...we feel so blessed and thankful!  There will be many exciting, busy and crazy times ahead!

#28

HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY SLADE!  

I couldn't ask for a better husband, father or friend.  You continue to make all my dreams come true...I am beyond grateful for your hard work and dedication.  I pray that this next year is even better than last!  

I love you!