Let's start with Ellie says. Lately, she has been cracking us up with the things she does and says. She has some definite quirks (like she hates to wear pants and for her hands to be messy) and has no problem making her wishes known.
Here are some examples of what Eloise has been saying:
(Julian and Eloise are eating lunch at Jersey Mikes)
Eloise: "No pants, No pants"
Julian: "Sweetie, we are in public, you have to keep your pants on"
Eloise: "Oh, Ok, I sorry"
(We are eating dinner the other night)
Eloise: "I go pool"
Jackie: "We can't go to the pool today, it is too cold outside, the pool isn't even open"
Eloise: "Oh, I sorry"
(Leaving Nan and Pop's after she spent the day with them at chuck e cheese and at at their house)
Jackie: "Eloise, do you like visiting Nan and Pop's house?"
Eloise: "Yes, it's fun"
(Randomly all the time)
Eloise: "Mommy, baby.....Ellie, sister YAY!"
She refers to my mom as Nan, my dad as Papa, even though we call him Pop, my sister is Nini and my brother is "Silly Mike" We didn't get her to call him that, she just started it by herself. She makes me laugh. She calls my grandma "gramma" and calls my Aunt Judy "2 Nan". She sees both of them together and thinks there are two Nans. It's hysterical.
During the middle of the meal she will insist that we stop and pray. So, of course, we do. We ask her who she wants to pray for and she will mostly answer "Jesus" but this one time she answered "Yellow Jesus". She folds her hands and bows her head, but it only lasts a couple seconds.
She got a wand from the dollar store and she walks around with it saying, "Bippidi Boppidi Boo" and we pretend to turn Duke into different animals that she wants him to be (her favorite animal to turn Duke into is a Duck). Then I will pretend to turn her into a cat and she will crawl around Meowing. Or I'll turn her into a horse and she will run around saying "neigh". She loves animals right now.
She doesn't like to be messy, or her hands to be dirty, so eating cupcakes are a challenge. She always wants one when we have them, but she can't even pick it up to eat it because she gets stuff on her hands. It ends up being a weird little experiment with messes.
She also uses "excuse me" correctly and will say it if someone is in her way ("Scuse me Daddy"). Unless it's Duke, then she will say "Move Dukey". She refers to Duke as Dukey. It's really sweet.
We made a final decision on what to do about the crib thing. After doing some research and talking to people around school who have lots of little ones, we decided to buy Eloise her big girl bed. We got her a bed, dresser and a vanity at Pottery Barn Kids (on sale!) and will transition her to her new room, in her new bed, around Christmas time. She already knows she is getting a big girl room and she has told us numerous times she wants it to be "lellow" (yellow). But, I can't paint a room yellow. Her actual favorite color is purple --- She will always pick things that are purple to wear or buy-- so we will do purple for her room. I am excited to see how she does!
As far as beginning my second trimester, it is super exciting! I still feel exactly the same except maybe a little bit more energy now. I didn't even realize I was tired before, I just am less tired now, and it is nice! We have finally narrowed down names so that should make naming this little baby easier. I am starting to wear maternity pants because I hate the Bella Band, but I am still in normal shirts. I am at the point where I just feel frumpy, and I am excited about when I really have a nice size belly and I can feel good about it. That happened at about 18-20 weeks last time, so I suspect it will happen around 16-19 weeks this time, considering how much faster my belly is growing this time around.
Still really really thinking boy. AND I am so excited about it. I feel like one girl and one boy is perfect. But, if this baby is a girl I will super exstatic as well. I just don't think it is. People ask us if we are done having children and my answer is "I don't know". I really want to see how 2 is before I decide if I want more. Lots of people have opinions on this subject, but I can't make that decision until I see how it goes. I would be really happy with two healthy children. But, we might decide we want more. I can't really make the decision quite yet!
Nothing else has been going on, we are just preparing for FrankenSTORM. It really stinks this storm is on Halloween because Eloise is really at a good age for trick or treating. She knows how to say "Trick or Treat" because we have been practicing and she understands (I think) that she will get yummy candy when she says that to people. Plus, my mom made her an OUTSTANDING Tinkerbell costume, so ya know, I'll make her dress up regardless and wear it around the house pretending to trick or treat.
10.11.2012
12 weeks pregnant
12 weeks --- October 11, 2012
Holy Moly!! I can't believe I am 12 weeks!! For some reason, that I'm not sure of, I feel like I'm actually pregnant and it's going fast. The baby is about the size of a lime (I feel like that is finally something substantial).
Worries- I still can't figure out what to do about Eloise's crib situation. Try to move her to a toddler bed? Get the baby a new crib? Eloise's crib will become a toddler bed and then a double bed, so she can potentially keep it for a while. I think that's how I'm leaning. Let her grow with her bed and get baby a new crib. It just seems silly to have two nice new cribs. Oh well. Or I could get a cheap toddler bed in like February and see how she does. If she does well, she can keep it, if she doesn't- back to the crib and go with plan A. Decisions, decisions!!
Random stuff- while we were in Cape May we went pumpkins picking and Eloise picked her first pumpkin!! Today Julian is painting it with chalkboard paint so she can decorate it with chalk. I hope it turns out cute (thanks, Pinterest!). We also have a pumpkin decorating thing at my school one night that I'm going to bring Eloise. And we have trick or treating at Kelly and Jeff's and trunk or treat at church! Lots to look forward to!! And as soon as Halloween is over, it'll be time to start packing for Disney!! I can't wait!
Gross pic I know but I have to document the belly. Even if its bed time and I'm in my Pj's!
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Holy Moly!! I can't believe I am 12 weeks!! For some reason, that I'm not sure of, I feel like I'm actually pregnant and it's going fast. The baby is about the size of a lime (I feel like that is finally something substantial).
Worries- I still can't figure out what to do about Eloise's crib situation. Try to move her to a toddler bed? Get the baby a new crib? Eloise's crib will become a toddler bed and then a double bed, so she can potentially keep it for a while. I think that's how I'm leaning. Let her grow with her bed and get baby a new crib. It just seems silly to have two nice new cribs. Oh well. Or I could get a cheap toddler bed in like February and see how she does. If she does well, she can keep it, if she doesn't- back to the crib and go with plan A. Decisions, decisions!!
Random stuff- while we were in Cape May we went pumpkins picking and Eloise picked her first pumpkin!! Today Julian is painting it with chalkboard paint so she can decorate it with chalk. I hope it turns out cute (thanks, Pinterest!). We also have a pumpkin decorating thing at my school one night that I'm going to bring Eloise. And we have trick or treating at Kelly and Jeff's and trunk or treat at church! Lots to look forward to!! And as soon as Halloween is over, it'll be time to start packing for Disney!! I can't wait!
Gross pic I know but I have to document the belly. Even if its bed time and I'm in my Pj's!
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10.07.2012
11 weeks pregnant and other random stuff
11 weeks pregnant - October 4th, 2012
Still feeling good. I am starting to get uncomfortable when I sleep and also those weird pains if I stand up too fast. Besides that, I still don't feel pregnant AT ALL. I am excited for my next ultrasound (October 17th) so I can see the heartbeat again to remind me that there is a baby in there. This pregnant is so different than with Eloise. First of all, I don't remember I am pregnant at all. Also, I have barely thought about a baby coming into this family. I am too busy between work and Eloise to even think about it. But, I guess with a second child, things are different. My stomach definitely sticks out more, but I think it just looks like I got fat. Especially if you see me after 4pm. That's when I look like I need weight watchers. I also am not as tired as I was with Eloise. I remember laying down after work everyday and barely getting up until the next morning most days in my first trimester. This time I don't sit down until around 8pm, and I am tired, but I don't notice it as much. Maybe it is because I can't notice it. I am not allowed to be tired, so I'm not. Who knows.
I still have a 'boy' feeling, but I am starting to feel that this baby could be a girl. I was reading old wives tales and everything is adding up to girl. I read a faster heart rate is a girl (170 last time we checked), and a bigger butt means girl, and I am definitely growing there. I am not nauseous and that means boy, and so does becoming hair which is happening,so we have that. I also read that if your first kid sucks two fingers instead of their thumb it means the next baby will be a girl. Eloise NEVER sucked her thumb but will occasionally suck her two fingers. Who knows, I can't wait to find out. I really don't care either way. I just want a HAPPY and HEALTHY baby.
My brother's wedding was amazing. It was probably the best wedding I have ever been to (besides my own :) ). The band had everyone dancing the whole night and they had a fun photo booth and the food was AMAZING. They did pictures before the ceremony and I had never been in a wedding that did that, and that made cocktail hour fun for the bridal party :). Cape May was absolutely beautiful and now Julian wants to move there. It was a really nice weekend and they deserved it! Eloise was pretty good taking pictures on the beach but when we went back for more pictures on the grounds, she melted down and didn't want her shoes on or to take anymore pictures. Then, she had to walk down the aisle. I was getting nervous she wasn't going to go. But, Julian walked her down (barefoot) and gave her a chocolate cupcake to hold and she was super happy walking down with flowers in the one hand and a chocolate cupcake in the other. She sat for a short while, and then saw me and started crying. Since it was outside, Julian was able to just sneak off with her and it worked out well. Once cocktail hour started, they came back and she was covered in chocolate all over her white dress. Good thing pictures were over!! Then she insisted on being on the dance floor dancing all night. She even danced on the dance floor throughout the whole first dance for Mike and Jen. I physically could not get her off. She partied hard and had a great time. She kept saying, "more more dance". It was super cute and hilarious. I can't wait to see the pictures of her!
Still feeling good. I am starting to get uncomfortable when I sleep and also those weird pains if I stand up too fast. Besides that, I still don't feel pregnant AT ALL. I am excited for my next ultrasound (October 17th) so I can see the heartbeat again to remind me that there is a baby in there. This pregnant is so different than with Eloise. First of all, I don't remember I am pregnant at all. Also, I have barely thought about a baby coming into this family. I am too busy between work and Eloise to even think about it. But, I guess with a second child, things are different. My stomach definitely sticks out more, but I think it just looks like I got fat. Especially if you see me after 4pm. That's when I look like I need weight watchers. I also am not as tired as I was with Eloise. I remember laying down after work everyday and barely getting up until the next morning most days in my first trimester. This time I don't sit down until around 8pm, and I am tired, but I don't notice it as much. Maybe it is because I can't notice it. I am not allowed to be tired, so I'm not. Who knows.
I still have a 'boy' feeling, but I am starting to feel that this baby could be a girl. I was reading old wives tales and everything is adding up to girl. I read a faster heart rate is a girl (170 last time we checked), and a bigger butt means girl, and I am definitely growing there. I am not nauseous and that means boy, and so does becoming hair which is happening,so we have that. I also read that if your first kid sucks two fingers instead of their thumb it means the next baby will be a girl. Eloise NEVER sucked her thumb but will occasionally suck her two fingers. Who knows, I can't wait to find out. I really don't care either way. I just want a HAPPY and HEALTHY baby.
My brother's wedding was amazing. It was probably the best wedding I have ever been to (besides my own :) ). The band had everyone dancing the whole night and they had a fun photo booth and the food was AMAZING. They did pictures before the ceremony and I had never been in a wedding that did that, and that made cocktail hour fun for the bridal party :). Cape May was absolutely beautiful and now Julian wants to move there. It was a really nice weekend and they deserved it! Eloise was pretty good taking pictures on the beach but when we went back for more pictures on the grounds, she melted down and didn't want her shoes on or to take anymore pictures. Then, she had to walk down the aisle. I was getting nervous she wasn't going to go. But, Julian walked her down (barefoot) and gave her a chocolate cupcake to hold and she was super happy walking down with flowers in the one hand and a chocolate cupcake in the other. She sat for a short while, and then saw me and started crying. Since it was outside, Julian was able to just sneak off with her and it worked out well. Once cocktail hour started, they came back and she was covered in chocolate all over her white dress. Good thing pictures were over!! Then she insisted on being on the dance floor dancing all night. She even danced on the dance floor throughout the whole first dance for Mike and Jen. I physically could not get her off. She partied hard and had a great time. She kept saying, "more more dance". It was super cute and hilarious. I can't wait to see the pictures of her!
9.27.2012
10 weeks pregnant
10 weeks pregnant - September 27, 2012
How I feel: still feeling great, which I am so thankful for!! I am getting pain if I move from sitting or laying to standing too fast (round ligament pain I think?) I also feel like the hair on my legs is growing at super speeds, as well as my belly!
All about BB#2: size of a kumquat??? Also, baby has completed all the major development stuff! I think I feel the baby moving but it's probably not that. I also still have a strong boy feeling!! I can't wait to find out!!
Stuff going on: we planned Eloise's 2nd birthday as an Elmo party and on Thanksgiving weekend. I bought invitations and crafted a wreath. Well, she is obsessed with Minnie Mouse, so we changed her theme and the date until the weekend after. We also planned her dedication for October 28th (we procrastinated this for months) and think we are just going to invite everyone over for football afterwards rather inviting everyone to church. Some people at church would be OK but our church is not equipped for the amount of people that might show up if I gave out an open invitation :).
Worries: I can't decide what to do about buying another crib or not. I don't want to force Eloise to get a big girl bed before she is ready, but I can't imagine buying another crib when she is almost out of hers. I was thinking maybe in February getting her a toddler bed and seeing how she does. Then, if it is awful and she isn't sleeping, buying her a cheap ikea crib until she is ready again. I also thought she could just keep her crib at least for a couple weeks after the baby is born considering the new baby won't sleep in a crib for a while. I mean, she is going to be 2 1/2 right after the baby is born. How much longer can she sleep in a crib for? 6 months max? I guess we will figure it out....
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How I feel: still feeling great, which I am so thankful for!! I am getting pain if I move from sitting or laying to standing too fast (round ligament pain I think?) I also feel like the hair on my legs is growing at super speeds, as well as my belly!
All about BB#2: size of a kumquat??? Also, baby has completed all the major development stuff! I think I feel the baby moving but it's probably not that. I also still have a strong boy feeling!! I can't wait to find out!!
Stuff going on: we planned Eloise's 2nd birthday as an Elmo party and on Thanksgiving weekend. I bought invitations and crafted a wreath. Well, she is obsessed with Minnie Mouse, so we changed her theme and the date until the weekend after. We also planned her dedication for October 28th (we procrastinated this for months) and think we are just going to invite everyone over for football afterwards rather inviting everyone to church. Some people at church would be OK but our church is not equipped for the amount of people that might show up if I gave out an open invitation :).
Worries: I can't decide what to do about buying another crib or not. I don't want to force Eloise to get a big girl bed before she is ready, but I can't imagine buying another crib when she is almost out of hers. I was thinking maybe in February getting her a toddler bed and seeing how she does. Then, if it is awful and she isn't sleeping, buying her a cheap ikea crib until she is ready again. I also thought she could just keep her crib at least for a couple weeks after the baby is born considering the new baby won't sleep in a crib for a while. I mean, she is going to be 2 1/2 right after the baby is born. How much longer can she sleep in a crib for? 6 months max? I guess we will figure it out....
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9.20.2012
9 weeks pregnant
9 weeks pregnant -- September 20, 2012'
So, they changed my due date from April 23rd to April 25th. When I got my first ultrasound the dates came back anywhere between April 23rd and April 25th. So, we just stuck with April 23rd based on my cyle. But, at the next doctor's visit, they said they wanted to move it to the 25th, just to be safe. I am totally fine with this because I feel like the later the due date, the better chance I have of not having to be induced.
Anywayyyyy.....
How I feel: I am still feeling really good. My stomach is definitely starting to stick out a lot more. By the end of the day, I feel like I look 4 months pregnant. I can't hide it any longer :) I have heard you show a lot earlier with your second, but gee whiz. I know it's not baby and it is all bloat but I don't remember this phase happening so soon. I am still having a strong 'boy' feeling. I checked the chinese gender chart and it said 'boy'. But, it also said 'boy' for Eloise, so who knows!! Then, I checked the heart rate and it said anything over 140 bpm is a girl. We were at 170bpm last visit so that is way over. Who knows, I have no idea, all I care about is a healthy baby. I also have a strong feeling I will be a couple days late. My mother had me about 2 weeks early and my brother was 2 days late. April 28th is my grandma Doris's birthday, so for some reason, I really feel like BB#2 (Baby Barker #2) will be born on April 28th. It is also a good friend's birthday and my other good friend had her baby on MY birthday, so I have this weird feeling about THAT. That is my guess!
How big is baby: About the size of a green olive, which actually sounds delicious right now.
What I am looking forward to: My brother's wedding and our couple nights in Cape May at a very nice hotel.
So, they changed my due date from April 23rd to April 25th. When I got my first ultrasound the dates came back anywhere between April 23rd and April 25th. So, we just stuck with April 23rd based on my cyle. But, at the next doctor's visit, they said they wanted to move it to the 25th, just to be safe. I am totally fine with this because I feel like the later the due date, the better chance I have of not having to be induced.
Anywayyyyy.....
How I feel: I am still feeling really good. My stomach is definitely starting to stick out a lot more. By the end of the day, I feel like I look 4 months pregnant. I can't hide it any longer :) I have heard you show a lot earlier with your second, but gee whiz. I know it's not baby and it is all bloat but I don't remember this phase happening so soon. I am still having a strong 'boy' feeling. I checked the chinese gender chart and it said 'boy'. But, it also said 'boy' for Eloise, so who knows!! Then, I checked the heart rate and it said anything over 140 bpm is a girl. We were at 170bpm last visit so that is way over. Who knows, I have no idea, all I care about is a healthy baby. I also have a strong feeling I will be a couple days late. My mother had me about 2 weeks early and my brother was 2 days late. April 28th is my grandma Doris's birthday, so for some reason, I really feel like BB#2 (Baby Barker #2) will be born on April 28th. It is also a good friend's birthday and my other good friend had her baby on MY birthday, so I have this weird feeling about THAT. That is my guess!
How big is baby: About the size of a green olive, which actually sounds delicious right now.
What I am looking forward to: My brother's wedding and our couple nights in Cape May at a very nice hotel.
9.16.2012
Back to school
So the first two weeks of school have come and went and BOY was I busy!!! But, I am happy to say, that we survived and I am ready to go back to a normal routine. We have a lot of fun stuff going on this fall and I am just excited for the weather and all that comes with this season.
Here are our random tidbits:
-Julian and I are helping out with the teens at our church on Wednesday night Life Groups. It is called Vitality and we had such an awesome experience our first Wednesday. There are about 10-15 teens that come and this season of Life Groups is about forming good habits, (reading the bible, memorizing bible verses, praying daily, etc) and just really spending time with God. Julian took the boys, I had the freshman and sophomore girls, and the pastor that heads it up took the older girls. They are such a sweet group of kids! I am excited to see where/how we can impact them and how they are going to impact us :)
- My class seems like a very sweet class. They are all good kids who want to behave and learn. Of course, on Friday I got a new student, and I feel like he is going to change the dynamic of this class. But, I guess I should wait and see :/
-Eloise's schedule is about as busy as a 1 year old can get. My mom watches her Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays and Julian has Wednesdays and Fridays. On Monday's she goes to Paint, Pour and Paste at the Manasquan Rec center for toddler arts and crafts with my mom. Every other Tuesday the cleaners come so my mom takes her up to Monmouth county to do shopping and back to Nan's to play. Wednesdays she goes to Dancing Bears Music class with Julian and then to a toddler fitness class. She does both of these things BEFORE nap. She is going to be exhausted. Toddler fitness doesn't start until next week, so we will see how she does. Julian can't sit at home so he loves planning activities for them. Thursday is nothing (thank goodness!) and Friday she goes to Little Gym. She is a mover and a shaker.
-We planned our Disney Trip!!!!!!!! I am so excited that we were able to do this. We are staying at the new resort, Art of Animation, where we got a family suite (we don't like having to share a room with Eloise due to naps). We are leaving late Wednesday night and coming home Sunday! I am so excited to see Eloise experience Mickey and Minnie and the princesses! She is gonna FLIP.
-Pregnancy is going really well. I have updated the first 8 weeks (minus week 7 because I forgot). My weeks change on Tuesdays and I am going to try to update on Tuesdays but not much changes everyweek so I feel redundant. Oh well.
-My brother's wedding is soooo soon! I can't believe. My sister and Dave made them a reallyyyyyy nice cornhole thing to play during cocktail hour as a wedding gift. I thought it was such a good idea. AND it is in their wedding colors. SO FUN.
-ALL of our favorite shows (Sons of Anarchy, New Girl, Homeland, Dexter, etc) start this month so we will be giving our DVR a HUGE workout. I may have to stop reading a book every two days in order to watch. I have been reading a bunch of YA books and they have been really entertaining (and only 3.99 or less on my kindle). I have a few people at school who are also BIG readers and we always talk about good books and are always on Goodreads together, recommending books. I love getting recommendations because then I feel like I know what to expect
That is all for now :)
Here are our random tidbits:
-Julian and I are helping out with the teens at our church on Wednesday night Life Groups. It is called Vitality and we had such an awesome experience our first Wednesday. There are about 10-15 teens that come and this season of Life Groups is about forming good habits, (reading the bible, memorizing bible verses, praying daily, etc) and just really spending time with God. Julian took the boys, I had the freshman and sophomore girls, and the pastor that heads it up took the older girls. They are such a sweet group of kids! I am excited to see where/how we can impact them and how they are going to impact us :)
- My class seems like a very sweet class. They are all good kids who want to behave and learn. Of course, on Friday I got a new student, and I feel like he is going to change the dynamic of this class. But, I guess I should wait and see :/
-Eloise's schedule is about as busy as a 1 year old can get. My mom watches her Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays and Julian has Wednesdays and Fridays. On Monday's she goes to Paint, Pour and Paste at the Manasquan Rec center for toddler arts and crafts with my mom. Every other Tuesday the cleaners come so my mom takes her up to Monmouth county to do shopping and back to Nan's to play. Wednesdays she goes to Dancing Bears Music class with Julian and then to a toddler fitness class. She does both of these things BEFORE nap. She is going to be exhausted. Toddler fitness doesn't start until next week, so we will see how she does. Julian can't sit at home so he loves planning activities for them. Thursday is nothing (thank goodness!) and Friday she goes to Little Gym. She is a mover and a shaker.
-We planned our Disney Trip!!!!!!!! I am so excited that we were able to do this. We are staying at the new resort, Art of Animation, where we got a family suite (we don't like having to share a room with Eloise due to naps). We are leaving late Wednesday night and coming home Sunday! I am so excited to see Eloise experience Mickey and Minnie and the princesses! She is gonna FLIP.
-Pregnancy is going really well. I have updated the first 8 weeks (minus week 7 because I forgot). My weeks change on Tuesdays and I am going to try to update on Tuesdays but not much changes everyweek so I feel redundant. Oh well.
-My brother's wedding is soooo soon! I can't believe. My sister and Dave made them a reallyyyyyy nice cornhole thing to play during cocktail hour as a wedding gift. I thought it was such a good idea. AND it is in their wedding colors. SO FUN.
-ALL of our favorite shows (Sons of Anarchy, New Girl, Homeland, Dexter, etc) start this month so we will be giving our DVR a HUGE workout. I may have to stop reading a book every two days in order to watch. I have been reading a bunch of YA books and they have been really entertaining (and only 3.99 or less on my kindle). I have a few people at school who are also BIG readers and we always talk about good books and are always on Goodreads together, recommending books. I love getting recommendations because then I feel like I know what to expect
That is all for now :)
8 Weeks Pregnant
8 weeks pregnant -September 11, 2012
How I feel: Great!! I still pee a lot and I am VERY bloated by the end of the day. But, besides that I feel really good. My stomach NEVER hurts (knock on wood) and I just feel altogether good. I remember being REALLY tired with Eloise and also having some *ahum* stomach problems. This time, nothing really is bothering me. That also makes me think this time it's a boy. Aren't girls supposed to make you feel sick? I am just so blessed that I didn't even get really sick with Eloise.
What I am excited about: We saw the doctor and BB (baby Barker) was measuring at exactly 8 weeks. My due date is still April 23, 2012 and there is a strong heartbeat (170 bpm). I am just so happy BB has a heartbeat and is doing well. Our next doctor appointment is on Monday but the next ultrasound isn't until 12 weeks.
Random Thoughts:I still feel like this baby is a boy. First of all, I don't feel sick at all. Second of all, I had a boy dream. Thirdly, I feel like my butt is getting huge. I remember my butt getting big with Eloise, but not as fast. Julian noticed it last week and I think a big butt points towards boy.
All of our family and close friends now know. We even told pastor and his wife at church, the more prayers the better! I won't facebook announce or tell my principal until I am closer to 12 weeks. I am just super excited to grow our family!
How I feel: Great!! I still pee a lot and I am VERY bloated by the end of the day. But, besides that I feel really good. My stomach NEVER hurts (knock on wood) and I just feel altogether good. I remember being REALLY tired with Eloise and also having some *ahum* stomach problems. This time, nothing really is bothering me. That also makes me think this time it's a boy. Aren't girls supposed to make you feel sick? I am just so blessed that I didn't even get really sick with Eloise.
What I am excited about: We saw the doctor and BB (baby Barker) was measuring at exactly 8 weeks. My due date is still April 23, 2012 and there is a strong heartbeat (170 bpm). I am just so happy BB has a heartbeat and is doing well. Our next doctor appointment is on Monday but the next ultrasound isn't until 12 weeks.
Random Thoughts:I still feel like this baby is a boy. First of all, I don't feel sick at all. Second of all, I had a boy dream. Thirdly, I feel like my butt is getting huge. I remember my butt getting big with Eloise, but not as fast. Julian noticed it last week and I think a big butt points towards boy.
All of our family and close friends now know. We even told pastor and his wife at church, the more prayers the better! I won't facebook announce or tell my principal until I am closer to 12 weeks. I am just super excited to grow our family!
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