22weeks;18 to go!

My blog got a new look recently and I hope you are enjoying the updates!  It took awhile to complete but I am glad with the result!  E has figured out how to flip her little self all the way around and most of the time it does not feel to good!  But that's alright, anything for our baby girl!

I get to pick up Michael on Monday for two whole weeks!  I am so excited!! I hope he is good and ready to put up with these mood swings....Haha...sorry in advance babe! ;)

Update:

How far along? 22 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: I have no idea....probably 10 pounds
Maternity clothes? I've been wearing my regular jeans with a belly band...cool invention
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Waking up during the night sucks...lol
Best moment this week: Eating skittles and watching her go CRAZY in my tummy ;)
Have you told family and friends: Yup
Miss Anything? My husband not being here to experience this with me

Movement: Yes! Morning, noon & night!
Food cravings: It always seems to be salad and junk food
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really
Have you started to show yet: oh yes!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Have been happy recently, gaining energy back.
Looking forward to: Christmas and Maternity Pictures!

 

My hubby gets to take my picture next week! Yay!

 

XOXO

21weeks;19 to go! & Moving plans.

Baby E is growing everyday and will soon will weigh a whole pound!  I am feeling good and enjoying being pregnant and feeling her move in my belly, She sure is a wiggle worm!  Baby shower/House shower dates have been set and I am looking forward to getting her room ready and decorated :) For those of you you know Michael and I and talk to us on a regular basis or have talked to us recently, I am sure you have learned that we will be making the move to Florida in February.  Michael's MOS is EOD and his training is in VA for 10 weeks, and then in FL for 27 weeks.  During the time we are in Florida baby E will be born.  We do realize that family will not be around all the time and that it will make it more difficult for us, we are NOT in any means trying to make it more difficult for us.  We have prayed about it, talked about it and we do feel like this is the right decision for our family at this time in our lives.  We know that being in the military does not give us the option to chose where we will live, or when we will be able to go home to see family.  We knew this going in and are willing and able to live this lifestyle.  Thank you for your support during this time! Now for baby E! :)

How far along? 21 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: gained 7lbs since my first appt!
Maternity clothes? yes....jeans mostly (as you can see from the picture!) I have gotten a few shirts!
Stretch marks? None present!
Sleep: Is good! Loving my new mattress!
Best moment this week: Feeling her move is great!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? My husband not being here to experience this with me and energy drinks lol!

Movement: Yes! Morning, noon & night!
Food cravings: nothing!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Shrimp
Have you started to show yet: oh yes!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Spending two weeks with my sweet husband and our maternity pictures with EmilieCarol! ;)

 

Love and baby kicks,

20 Weeks; 20 to go!

I know I am a few weeks behind but better late than never right?.... :) I spent the start of week 18 with Michael in VA and most of week 19 in Wilkesboro with Michael's family for Thanksgiving! Today I am actually 21 weeks pregnant but I will do that picture and post later today! :) As for now...here's week 20!

 

How far along? 20 Weeks 5days
Total weight gain/loss: gained 7lbs since my first appt!
Maternity clothes? yes....jeans mostly!
Stretch marks? I am applying the cocoa butter religiously!
Sleep:  Alright! We're getting there!
Best moment this week: Seeing her at the anatomy scan :) She's so cute!!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? My husband not being here to experience this with me :(

Movement: Yes! Morning, noon & night!
Food cravings: Strawberry jelly and milk!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Shrimp
Have you started to show yet: Yes and other people are noticing...not sure if I like it or not...
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Spending two weeks with my sweet husband! ;)

 

On Wednesday the 28th, I had my anatomy scan and everything looked great! She was a little stubborn to show us her face and once the tech got the picture, she turned right back around! Haha....sound like her daddy much? ;) I don't really have any room to talk lol!

Here are some pictures from our scan!

 

Her sweet face!

 

Her feet were side by side! So cute ;)

 

 

And showing us she is definitely a GIRL! :)

 

 

until next update,

17 weeks;23 to go!

Another week has gone by and my belly is growing which means baby is growing!  In the past couple of weeks I have felt flutters and baby E's strong kicks! I'm not going crazy and this is definitely not gas ;)  Here is this weeks picture! Hard to believe I'll be 18 weeks or 4 1/2 months next Monday! Until then....Loves! :)

How far along? 17 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I will find out tomorrow! ;)
Maternity clothes? I have bought a few but haven't gone to them yet! Maybe tomorrow!
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep:  Eh, alright!
Best moment this week: Feeling my daughter kick my hand!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? My husband not being here to experience this with me :(

Movement: Yes! She is a wiggle worm!
Food cravings: Junk food and soup
Anything making you queasy or sick: Shrimp
Have you started to show yet: yup!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but tired!
Looking forward to: Picking up my husband this week and hearing her heartbeat tomorrow!

 

XOXO

 

 

weeks 15&16!

Hello All! :)

 

I have been very busy for the past couple of weeks and have not caught up with my weekly chalkboard because of being so caught up in seeing my amazing husband ;) I don't think you guys mind right? Let's hope not lol! The past two weeks have went by so quickly and I have been so blessed in so many ways!  I was unable to take Michael to Ft.Lee Friday the 26th like we had planned because of something completely ridiculous but in the long run God was watching out for us and I will get to see him on Thursday! He could then get a four day pass in which we would get to spend together in VA :)  I am hoping that he will get a pass but we won't know until we arrive in VA.  I am just so excited to see him again!  I will be driving to Ft. Lee to see him for Thanksgiving and then he will be home for two weeks at Christmas! This girl is VERY happy that I get a two whole weeks with my husband who is my favorite person and it's my favorite time of the year, what about that? ;D

These pictures are from family day and graduation :)

 

Graduation Day & Our First Family Photo!

My husband and soldier looking handsome in his blues ;)

Baby Bump:15w3d

 

Family Day!

 

First Kiss After 10 weeks!

 

 

In other news we have found out that baby sons is a GIRL!!! We are so excited to buy pink and Michael is already wrapped around her little finger :)  We have picked a name but have decided to tell only close friends and family.  Right now you can call her baby E! :) 

 

Our Sweet Angel!

She has her hands up near her face like her daddy sleeps ;)

 

Hello little lady!

 

 

 

Hopefully I can get back on track with the chalkboard!  I guess we will see ;)

 

Love you All!

Kelsey & Baby E ;D

 

 

14 weeks,26 to go!

Another week has passed and I am feeling more and more blessed as time goes on that God has given me a healthy baby and pregnancy thus far.  I pray that he will continue to keep my child and myself healthy, I also pray that he will keep Michael healthy as well as he finishes his last week in basic training and his upcoming AIT training :)

Check out this bump ! ;)

 

How far along? 14 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +2lbs from the first appt, technically down 3lbs
Maternity clothes? About to give in! ;)
Stretch marks? Thankfully no
Sleep:  Sleeping like a baby ;)
Best moment this week: Noticing my belly grow ;)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Sushi!

Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: Pickles & strawberry jelly...not together lol!
Anything making you queasy or sick: brushing my teeth, not eating soon enough, gross things haha!
Have you started to show yet: yes :)
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Energized :)
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender and seeing my wonderful husband!

Here's to a wonderful week but a busy one! :)

13 weeks;27 to go!

Saturday I turned 21! Another year older! Yay! I spent the day with my awesome mom shopping and hanging out! It was a great birthday! Well winter has decided to make an early appearance this year and come a few weeks into fall! Not cool winter!  It is so cold! I love fall because of the warm yet cold weather, I can wear jeans but a short sleeve shirt.  Maybe it'll come back, but I'm not holding my breath!  Yesterday I had the chance to go to church for the first time in a few months and I realized what I had already knew before...That I need to go.  More than that though, I want to go.  I pray on a daily basis about different things going on in my life, my husbands, life, and the world, but church is just so calming and it is helping to make a good start to a great week.  Here's to going to church and getting closer to God as well as another great year of living! :)

How far along? 13 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I will find out Wednesday...haha
Maternity clothes? Not busting them out just yet ;)
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep:  It's getting better!
Best moment this week: Not quite here yet, but hearing bean's heartbeat again :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Being able to enjoy my 21st birthday :/

Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: Tomatoes and Pickles...totally serious!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just waking up haha
Have you started to show yet: Little bump there!
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Energized and happy!
Looking forward to: Hearing the heartbeat again and seeing bean's Dad/my amazing hubby in two weeks!

 

PS: I took the picture on the other side so I could see how long my hair has gotten. Michael is going to be shocked! ;)

 

Until next week!