Audree Lifting Weights

So during daddy's workout routine, Audree thinks she has to help out. Apparently this weight was to heavy for her hahaha

HOLY COW........ 30 weeks! I can not believe I just typed those #'s!! 3rd and final trimester with just 8 weeks to go. My emotions are running wild right now and so many thought are racing through my mind! Are we ready, can we handle 2, how will Audree act, will we all be okay, am i ready for another c-section, will Ashlyn really stay put for 8 more weeks, etc. Yes as you can see I am a HUGE worry wart and Im already thinking about things!


We know Ashlyn will be coming around the 38 week mark, we just dont have a set date yet. We should know here in the next 2.5 weeks, which makes me really nervous! We have all the baby things (bassinett, pack n play, carseat, etc) down and ready just not in the house yet.


Audree has been feeling under the weather since Sunday and now Ive got it. Were all congested, coughing, sneezing, and all over feel like CRUD! Its been a very hard week because everyone ket telling me I couldn't take any medicine. I finally called the Dr on Thurs and said I need something, I am miserable! So my AMAZING nurse called me in a Zpak and Im already feeling better!


How your baby's growing:


Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)


How your life's changing:

You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.


How Far Along? 30 weeks
Weight Gained/Loss? Ill weigh in Tues @ the Dr office, 3.5 weeks ago I was still -1 pound but I can ASSURE you i have gained that now haha
Maternity Clothes: when Im not in scrubs
Sleep: Ive been stopped up and run down with what I think is a sinus infection so sleep for me has NOT COME EASY this past week! Coughing, Sneezing, Blowing my nose, Pottying, just isn't a good combination
Best Moment of the Week: We celebrated Big sister Audree's 2nd bday
Movement- she moves, just not feeling it as much. I dont know how to explain it, I feel it but they are like real soft movements.
Morning sickness? noway jose
Gender- GIRLY GIRL!!
Labor Signs- NOWAY!!! those need to stay far far away
Belly Button-still an innie, I dont think itll pop out (WHEW!!!)
What do I miss- taking medicine when I am under the weather, not pottying 24/7, not having heartburn, energy, but its worth it :)

30 Week Belly (its growing)

Snow!!

We actually got snow.... IN TEXAS!! Yes I know I know its just snow, but then again ITS SNOW!! We get pretty excited when it snows, we only see this like once in every 5 yrs if were lucky!! My brother lives in the Dallas area and they got tons, I got excited when he sent me pics of it falling and all over the ground! I kept wishing it would snow here and the weather kept saying we might get it. FINALLY around 5:30it started sleeting and I said I knew it, we aren't getting snow, however the weather God's changed their minds and TA DA it started snowing! I was so excited!! I sat and stared out the window and doors and watched it fall, I was like a kid in a candy shop!

This morning when we woke up, Audree got to see the snow before she left for Grammy's. She said oh momma rain? I said no baby that is called snow. She told how pretty it was and asked if she could touch it. I said sure baby, but its going to be cold. She bent down, touched it, and said "BRRRRRRRRRRR momma that is really cold" haha

What we woke up to, it was sooo pretty

Audree amazed by the snow

Oh momma thats cold

My happy girl (and yes she does look old in this pic haha)

Audree's 2nd Birthday

Yesterday we celebrated the most amazing gift God has ever given to us..... Audree's 2nd birthday. Our sweet little princess turned the BIG 2! I can't believe 2 years ago she made her big entrance into the world. She couldn't wait til her real due date so she decided to come 2 months early weighing in @ 4 lbs 13.8 oz and was 18.5 inches long. She was the most precious thing I have ever laid my eyes on. Now here we sit 2 years later and she is a whopping 30 lbs and 35.5 inches tall!!

Brett & I took the whole day off so we could spend it with our precious little angel! Brett & Audree slept in until 8, yes 8 o'clock! I was up every hr on the hr just waiting to wish her a happy birthday haha. Once the sleepy heads woke up, we sang Happy Birthday to Audree! She said "Wonder Pets Party?" haha I said no baby we had that last weekend, she said "OH!! I 2" ha she is such a smart little cookies!!

We took her shopping, went to build a bear and she made a puppy dog she named "Barbie" (SHOCKER!! haha), played with her basketball goal (her bday present from us), baked cupcakes and had a grand ol time!

We had family over last night for pizza and cupcakes! It was fun to have everyone over and in one location at one time, esp to honor princess Audree's 2nd birthday! Here are some pics from the day!!

Picking out her "bear"

Thinking about picking Hello Kitty

Stuffing her doggy she picked out

Picking out a hear to put inside

We gave her a bath and combed her fur

Picking out a shirt

Audree dressing her puppy

She helped put sprinkles on her cupcakes

Uncle Shane playing the princess piano

Laura, Audree & Grammy playing

Her bday cupcake with a BIG # 2 on it

Eating her cupcake, she said it was yummy

I can't believe 2 years has gone by since we brought our amazing little girl into the world. We are so thankful that God has blessed us with you and there isn't a second that goes by that we aren't grateful he put you into our lives. You mean more than you will ever know to mommy & daddy. You are such an amazing little girl and I can't wait to see you grow more and more each day!!

"Daddy I help you?"

This is what we heard for about a hr and a half last night! "Daddy I help you, here daddy, fix it, i get it, audree help" haha My dad bought Audree a cozy coupe for her birthday. I think every little kid had one of these growing up, I know we did and we ♥ ed it!!



Here is some pics of Audree helping daddy put her car together

I like how she has her hand on her hip while fixing it! That's a woman haha

Daddy like this?

Took a break to play in the box haha

TA DA its done

Audree's 2nd Birthday Bash

Yesterday we all celebrated Audree's 2nd birthday @ the Mayborn Museum. I know some of you are probably thinking a birthday party? At a museum? for a kid? haha The Mayborn Museum is soooooo much fun! Of course they have your traditional museum things, exhibits, etc however they have a side that is completely for kids! It has little "villages" where kids can ride in cars, play house, they have a huge bubble room which is a lof of fun, a giant floor piano, tea party rooms, etc.


Audree was a litle whiney at first and wouldn't leave my side. She only got in a 30 minute nap, so I kind of expected it. BUT once she got going and playing she had so much fun. She got a little embarrased when we all sang Happy Birthday to her and she didn't want to open presents, she just kept telling me eat momma. She wanted her cake, I cut her a piece but her Grammy ate it. YES GRAMMY IM CALLING YOU OUT IN FRONT OF BLOGGER LAND haha She didn't mean too, or so she says hahaha I convinced her to finally open up some presents, but the attention came and went the entire time!

Audree's Wonder Pet Cake

Colton & Audree playing behind the big bubble

Racing rubber ducks

Delaney & Audree playing on the floor piano

Braxton liked it too

She loved playing tea party

Watch out Audree's in the police car

Laura, Audree, Ty & Hunter playing in the kitchen

Laura & Audree grocery shopping

Audree's presents

Blowing the candles out

Opening gifts

She was really excited about something here haha

Dora bubbles

Ripping into gifts

Playing with her school bus, Dora & Boots

I was so worn out by the end of the party but it was defintley worth it to see Audree & all of her little friends play. We are very blessed to have the friends and family we do. Audree had a wonderful turn out & we couldn't be more thankful for those who came.

Braxton..... Hicks????

Well last night after my shower I laid in bed and watched some good 'ol tv. My stomach was hard as a rock and well it was lopsided haha Ashlyn really liked the right side of my stomach for some reason.

Shortly after I got settled, I started experiencing some mild cramping. It didn't hurt what so ever just a little uncomfortable!!! This went on for about 2 hours and then I started getting a little nervous and my mind started racing 90 to nothing. What if its this... What if its that? So i googled it and it said most likely they are Braxton Hicks contractions. My stomach is hard all the time it seems, but it said my stomach would get hard with the Braxton Hicks. Hmm..... I never experienced this with Audree, so this is all new to me even though its my 2nd pregnancy.

So im just going to keep an eye on it and keep watching it. I go to the Dr again on the 16th so I will ask my Dr when I go in then!!