17 Weeks

Other than I can cry at the drop of a hat this last week, life has been pretty normal.  Then again, that is pretty normal for me too.  I feel like I popped early on but have not really grown much since a few weeks ago- which I'm just fine with!  I've been feeling really good and can't believe we are already 17 weeks into this journey!  Love you so much baby #2!!

Sleeping at the Dinner Table

This post is a few weeks late but I had to share it anyways.  

Colin slept over at his Nona and Papa Rossco's the night before and I think he was all jazzed up when he did not want to go down for his afternoon nap and thus we have this...

 We may have placed the spoon and puffs on his tray just to add to the humor of this night.

Love my little sleeper.

16 Weeks

This week's picture sort of explains a lot...

1. Colin is on the move

2. I'm tired

3. Clothes are really fitting funny now as maternity clothes are sometimes too big but my normal clothes are too tight so I have to get creative

4. The Snookie bump has come back into my hairdo styles as I'm too tired to do anything else

5. I do like avocados a lot lately

6. I had a wonderful birthday with two of the best boys in the whole wide world!

Nine Months

Oh hey there little man!

Baby Stats:

Weight: 20 lbs. 7 ounces (at the doctor's office last Wednesday)

Sleep: Colin has been pretty good about sleeping thru the night.  He goes to bed at 8pm, he is guaranteed to wake up one hour later and just a little back rub and he is back to sleep.  Then he is up around 5:30 for a bottle and back down until about 7-7:30.  Every once in a while (like right now) he has a funny pattern of waking up around 1am and again just needs his back rubbed.  And in napping news- someone gave up their morning nap.  Colin was taking an hour in the morning and an hour nap in the afternoon but those became a fight as he wasn't totally tired for either.  SO- big guy gave up the morning nap and this Mama is LOVING a solid 2 hour afternoon nap!  It's great!  

Feeding: He has a bottle (with formula) at 5:30, 9, noon, 3, 6, and 8.  And then he has cereal at breakfast at 9am and solid foods at lunch and dinner.  He LOVES cheese and bread.  And he could not be more uninterested in fruits and veggies.  We just keep trying :)

Diapers: size 3

Clothing: 9 month clothes

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Milestones: Colin now has 8 teeth.  He is crawling.  Says Mama and Dada.  He is pulling himself up on everything.  He takes about 5-8 steps between people.  And he had his first overnight this last week.  He is BUSY!

Nicknames: Goomba

Favorites: Johny Jump Up, Running and walking with assistance, pulling himself up on everything, swinging, just being BUSY!

40 weeks in and 40 weeks out!

  My Sweet little Monkey Man-

I continue to fall more in love with you every day.  You are a total combo baby- a perfect mix of your daddy and me.  You think you are funny- just like your daddy.  And you don't like to sit still for very long- just like your mommy.  You are crawling now and almost walking- you have made life very busy!  We love it.  And we are tired.  I love watching you discover new things and I love seeing you figure out the world around you.  You've become very curious of all things technology and that makes us have to be one step ahead of you all the time.  You are a very, very smart little guy!  

I love your personality and who you are becoming.  You're simply the best.  Thanks for letting me be your mama.  I feel blessed every morning when you crawl into bed and give me a huge hug!  It's the BEST!  I love you more than words can say!  And I can't believe in 3 months, we will be celebrating your 1st birthday!

Love you to the moon and back,

Mama

15 Weeks

It was really sunny outside when we took this weekly picture so excuse the squinting and bad lighting!  

This week has been fun as we celebrated our friends Gavin and Trisha and the upcoming birth of their baby girl.  And while we hosted the party, Colin went to Grandpa and Grandma's for his first overnight!  I'm happy to report it went great!  Also this week is Daddy's Birthday!  We are celebrating all week long- dinners with family and friends and then a long overdue date night for Ryan and I while Colin enjoys an overnight at Nona and  Papa Rossco's!  YAY!

We had a doctor appointment this week and heard a strong little heartbeat.  We feel incredibly blessed each time we hear that beat!  It's crazy to think that the next time we go to the doctor will be to find out if baby is a boy or girl!  I'm not as anxious this time- like I was with Colin- but I'm sure as the week gets closer, I will be bouncing out of my seat excited to know!

I thought it would be fun to compare a year ago to now-- as we celebrated Ryan's birthday--

15 weeks this year, 28 weeks last year!

I'm feeling pretty good- still can't look at dirty bottles.  And I'm a little tired but I think that has more to do with Colin crawling and trying to walk than this pregnancy.  Ryan and I still look at each other weekly and say "I can't believe we are having another baby!"  It's still amazing!

Happy Birthday Husband!

Today is my sweet husband's birthday!!  I am blessed beyond words to be his wife, best friend, and to do parenthood with him.  Ryan- you are an amazing husband and I love our life!  Looking back over the last few years, I simply smile at the joy you have brought to my life and the memories we have created.

Happy Birthday Love!  Cheers to you and the years and memories ahead!

XOXO

14 Weeks

Thankfully I'm in my 2nd trimester now and that energy should be kicking in soon.  It will all go to good use as I chase Colin around now.  I'm really thankful he is moving now - yep you heard that right! - as I want him to be steady when his little sibling comes along.  Crawl all you want buddy and when you can begin walking, I won't stop you!

I have felt a few flutters that I know are the baby moving around inside.  Ryan was actually able to see my tummy moving around a bit over the weekend.  It is just crazy!  If this baby kicks as actively as he or she moves, then I'm going to be like a trampoline! 

We are in Motion

We are in motion people!  Colin is officially crawling and CLIMBING on everything!  He wants to walk so bad and will take about 7 steps or so between people but I wouldn't call him 'Steady Eddy!'  I would guess we have a few more weeks, hopefully a month or two before walking.  Remember how we are still less than 9 months old?!  We've had some major bonks and bumps and tumbles with crawling and walking but the little guy is tough and a few snuggles and hugs seem to make everything all better.

 

 

 

 On the move mama,

13 Weeks

I'm one week away from my second trimester beginning and I can feel the energy around the corner!  I'm certainly less tired than I was at the beginning of this pregnancy and I can say that morning sickness is much less now too.  I really only gag at the smell of washing Colin's dirty bottles-- guess Ryan has to wash those!  Otherwise I'm feeling great!  The doctor said last week that I would start showing much sooner this pregnancy than I did my last one especially since my muscles didn't even have a chance to tighten up again.  So I can say there is a bulge/bump going on.  It's definitely bigger at the end of the day after all my meals.  

I'm looking forward to the 2nd trimester which I remember to be enjoyable and exciting.  And in 7 weeks we will find out if baby is a boy or girl!  What do you think?! 

Have a great 4th of July!  We are off to my parents to roast a pig and then we will celebrate the 1st birthday of our friends' little guy Alex and the engagement of my dear friend Kevin and his fiance Dan!  Oh and then to stain the deck- yay!  Have a safe and fun holiday!

Choosing what foods to give my baby

About 2 weeks ago Colin decided he was done eating purees.  He will surprise me every once in a while and still take a few bites but basically he is over it.  Cereal is still on the 'okay' list but I'm certain my time is running out with this one too.  So I'm having to be brave and let my baby try solid foods.  It's scary.

I worry he will choke or that he will take too big a bite and gag and then everything will come back up.  I worry about allergic reactions but mostly I worry that what I am putting in him is healthy and good for him.  So far he likes his veggies- peas, carrots, green beans, corn, and lima beans.  And fruits are hit or miss.  He likes pineapple, LOVE blueberries, oranges, and bananas.  Strawberries are a sometimes go and apples are interesting to gnaw on.  He likes yogurt but that is another puree like food and he has lost interest a bit.  And he LOVES cheese.  So there you have it- Colin's main foods he eats.  

What are other mamas suggestions for foods to branch out too and try at 8 months old?  I can't feed him banana and cheese every night!  And I don't want to feed him processed crap either.  So pass along your advice and give me some tips!
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