Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Catch up!

Oh my. I am so behind on blogging. Life seems to be moving at such a fast pace and I'm doing everything I can to keep us swimming. With the addition to the holidays, it seems I'm bathing and tucking little ones in bed before I even know what's hit me and the day is over.

Saylor turned 13 months this past Saturday, so I am hoping to get a post up this week. She is trying her best to take off walking, and I am enjoying the last few moments of chasing a crawler and not a walker. She seems to be turning into a toddler overnight and it is breaking this momma's heart. They grow SO fast.
Chloe lost her first tooth and the tooth fairy paid a visit to our house (oh the excitement of a 5 year old over losing a tooth!).

Alex, our elf, has landed at our home and has been in to nightly mischief. Our milk has been turned red from magic Christmas powers, words have been spelled out in m&m's, letters have been left, and he has been finding fun hiding places each night.

I've been shopping, decorating and getting our house in the spirit. Sean and I have really enjoying the holidays this year and are looking forward to watching little faces light up on Christmas morning.

And a few pictures as we are enjoying the holidays around the Branch house...



Wednesday, December 7, 2011

24 weeks and his name...

Today, I am 24 weeks pregnant with the little fella. I cannot believe how much faster pregnancy goes by the second time around! He is growing by leaps and bounds (evident by my growing belly) and is moving around all the time. He is weighing about 1 and a 1/2 pounds and is roughly 11 inches long, crown to rump. I haven't been to the doctor since November 2nd, but go next week for my glucose test and a check.

The nursery furniture is set to be delivered this weekend and I am so excited! I have picked up a few boy items here and there and am definitely getting into the spirit of buying blue :). In other fun news, the little guy has a name...
My maiden name is Baker and I am so thrilled to use that for our little boy! His middle name will be Michael (which is my husband's first name as well as his dad's middle name). 


Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along:  24 weeks
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Haven't been to the doctor in 5 weeks... I imagine I've put on a few pounds, especially after being in St. Lucia!
Maternity Clothes:  Wearing mostly dresses and maternity leggings.
Best Moment this week: Seeing my belly move around
Gender: it's a BOY! 
Movement: Lot's of movement... Sean is feeling him quite a bit now, too. 
Food Craving: peanut butter
What I miss: Sleeping on my belly
Sleep: sleeping pretty good
What I am looking forward to:  Decorating the nursery!
Belly Button:  In
Stretch Marks: None yet. 
Symptoms:  Still taking a zofran each morning, but otherwise feeling great!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Home.

We're alive. And home. And getting in the Christmas spirit. 

We flew in from St. Lucia late last night and arrived home a little after 3 am. Exhausted is definitely an understatement for today. 

A big thanks to ShuShu and Nana for keeping the girls this past week while we were away celebrating Melanie and Danny's island wedding. 

We are glad to be home! Cheers!