Another update

I have a ton of pictures of the bathroom remodel.  I promise to post them soon.
How far along are you? almost 27 weeks
How big is baby? about the size of an Eggplant! 13.6-14.8 inches long and 1.5-2.5 pound!
Maternity clothes? yes almost all the time, none of my jeans fit. I can wear my "normal" tee shirts and sweatshirts still.  I did wear a regular pair of pants when working on the bathroom with a bella band, but not as comfy.
Weight -Loss or Gain? I think I had gained around 10 pounds at my last appointment, next appointment is Friday so we shall see.
Sleep: I love sleep currently, now having to get up most nights but only once. I also love having Mike back home to snuggle with
Any Movement? Lot of movement! Blueberry does somersaults kicks me and punches me on a regular basis.
Food Cravings? Lately Sweets but that is nothing new
Food Aversions? Nope none of those either
Belly Button in or out? in but definitely stretching
What do you miss: the occasional glass of wine, And being able to bend over easily.

update

Here is an update on me and Blueberry:
How far along are you? almost 25 weeks
How big is baby? about the size of an Eggplant! 13.6-14.8 inches long and 1.5-2.5 pound!
Maternity clothes? yes almost all the time, none of my jeans fit. I can wear my "normal" tee shirts and sweatshirts still
Weight -Loss or Gain? I think I had gained around 10 pounds at my last appointment
Sleep:  I love sleep currently not having to get up most nights.  Having the bed to myself is a plus too
Any Movement? Lot of movement! Blueberry does somersaults kicks me and punches me on a regular basis.
Food Cravings?  Not really
Food Aversions? Nope none of those either
Belly Button in or out? in but definitely stretching
What do you miss: the occasional glass of wine

24 Weeks 6 Days



Finally

A bump picture

22 Weeks 6 Days

Busy Busy

The last 2 weeks have been crazy.  The first weekend we had Mikes Dad, step mom, sister and nephew at our house.  I through a baby shower for Tasha, Mikes Sister.  She is due right around Thanksgiving with a little boy named Ayden.  It was a great time with a few games, a mashed potato bar, and of course gifts.  She got a ton of cute outfits, a bunch of bath stuff and a cute diaper changing thingy.

The day after the shower, Sunday, I took of for Bismarck.  Where I still am.  I am taking a Bridge Inspectors Class so I will be qualified to inspect bridges as required by federal law!! CRAZY!  There is so much information that I have been learning.  I have my final exam tomorrow!  Last weekend Mike came down to Bismarck for the weekend thanks to his Aunt for watching Java and Grandma O for watching Cora.  We had a great awesome weekend.  We went out to eat, registered at Target, and bought the tile, vanity, counter top and light for the bathroom remodel.  We also went and saw the movie Courageous, so good.  And had  a couple meals with our friends Sara and Adam. 

Today marks 21 weeks!! for blueberry.  Half way through.  I am finally starting to show a little.  I can feel him or her moving around in me.  Mike even felt the baby move as we were going to bed last weekend, which was way cool.  I have been feeling great too.  A little tired and stressed with the class but I can not complain.

I promise to post some pictures once I get back Home!     

Right on Track

Blueberry is measuring right on track!  We had our anatomy scan ultrasound this afternoon!  Here are a few pictures

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3 years

Happy Third Anniversary Mike!  These last three years have flown by.  I can not believe we have moved from Alaska to North Dakota.  Bought a House.  And are now having a baby! Can't wait to see what the next 3, 5, 10, and 50 years bring!

One Year Seven Months

It has been one year and seven months since Callen has not been with us. It still sucks. Most of the time I do ok and go on living life in a “new normal,” but then sometimes it hits me that he is not coming back. It sucks now that Mike and I are going to have a baby; that our child will NEVER EVER get to know their Uncle Callen. I know he would be the crazy uncle too. Teaching them to play instruments and taking them on adventures. I know our child will always know of Callen but they will never experience a Callen hug or hear in person his infectious laugh.

The holidays coming up will be hard also. Last year Mike and I were in Alaska by ourselves and could somewhat ignore that Callen was missing from the festivities. There will be no way of ignoring it this year. Mom and Dad are coming to our house for Thanksgiving, Callen will not. Mike and I are going to Minnesota around Christmas Callen will not be there to welcome us. The holidays will be like this from now on. Our child and any future children will never have cousins on my side. Of course I am close to my cousins and their children will be like cousins to ours but never TRUE cousins. Thankfully our child will have plenty of cousins on Mike side, currently 3 with another one due in November. But my side it will only be our children. This makes me sad.

I know Callen would want us all to go on with life and be happy. Doing what makes us happy and spreading his love. So I try my hardest to push on.