Best. Christmas. Ever.

Yesterday we celebrated Christmas, just D, Hudson, Maddie and I. The boys went out shopping in the morning to pick up a few last things and I went for a delicious massage :) We met up for lunch and then headed home for naps, wrapping, and prepping supper. I cooked a small chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and roasted veggies and we opened our presents.

Hudson had no idea what was going on and wasn't interested in opening the gifts or playing with the paper even. Once the presents were opened though he played with Maddie's new dog dishes out of everything and he did play with his wooden puzzles a bit. Silly guy. We didn't go all out, just a few things he needs and a few other small toys we thought he like.

After that, we all got into our jammies and robes (Maddie has a robe too) and laid out blankets and pillows on the floor. We watched Love Actually (we do every year) and ate cookies and chocolates. Mr. Piggy (Hudson) ate way too much chocolate and kept stuffing his face with it so we had to put it away, lol. He was wired after that and ran around but by 8:30 he came down from his sugar high and was exhausted and slept 13 hours.

The whole day was just perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I truly am one lucky girl.

Daddy helping open presents

Hudson giving Maddie her present

Me being very excited in receiving a steam mop (I know, I'm a weirdo)

Hudson playing with Maddie's new bowls

The best family picture I could get. Hudson will not sit still. Note the cheeks full of chocolate.

Snuggling with Momma

20 weeks and ultrasound

How far along: 20w
Total weight gain/loss: 10 pounds (ish)
Maternity clothes: Maternity
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: It's ok when I'm not getting up to pee, body pillow works great for hips so far.
Best moment this week: Last night, we had our little family Christmas. Best Christmas yet! Details to come in another post
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Milk
Gender: I don't have any idea
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? It's gross. It's out-ish and pokes out when I cough. Mostly due to the hernia though.
What I miss: Nothing at all :)
What I am looking forward to: Off to the beach in 4 days!!!
Milestone: Halfway point.

So we had the ultrasound on Friday. Everything looks great! Heart rate was 164 and baby was measuring 5 days ahead at 20w3d when I was 19w5d. We asked the tech to write the sex in a card for us which we'll open up Christmas morning. She said she was 85-90% sure of the sex and even though I tried to sneak a peek at the u/s machine, I couldn't tell anything. I definitely couldn't see anything so I have no idea. She gave us pictures too but she photocopied a bunch on paper so the quality isn't good and I can't post them. I'll stick it in the baby book for later though.

On another note, I've started to feel squirms in my belly at night. No kicks or thumps but just the baby swimming around. Not very often either but it's better than not at all.

19 weeks and George

Who is George? Well he can only be described as Hudson's BFF, a partner in crime, and the only one who can comfort Hudson when needed. George is a small blankie with a monkey head that Hudson has now become inseparable with.

At first, George would just sleep in his crib and be there for naps as the occasional comfort object. Now Hudson knows George by name (although he can't say his name yet) and insists that he takes him everywhere. Which is fine, as long as George doesn't need a bath or he's forgotten or whatever else could happen to a monkey. At least he's not huge and doesn't take up a lot of space and most importantly he comforts Hudson. I think George is officially here to stay for a long while.




How far along: 19w1d
Total weight gain/loss: 8 pounds (ish)
Maternity clothes: Maternity
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: It's ok when I'm not getting up to pee, body pillow works great for hips so far.
Best moment this week: Getting our house into the Christmas spirit!
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Chocolate and eggnog!!
Gender: I don't have any idea
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? It's gross. It's out-ish and pokes out when I cough. Mostly due to the hernia though.
What I miss: Not too much this week.
What I am looking forward to: finally feeling movement, I wish I could feel kicks already!
Milestone: Can't believe I'm halfway next week!

As for the pregnancy, I'm still nauseous and on medication. I haven't thrown up lately except for one bad day recently so that's good news. No movement yet which has me a bit worried, you'd think I'd feel something by now especially since I know what to look for now. The only thing that's keeping me from thinking bad thoughts is the fact that I'm sick and wouldn't be if something was terribly wrong with the baby. I know, awful to think but when you can't see or feel it, it kinda feels made up in my head.
My big ultrasound is this Friday morning!! And we've finally decided on a plan!! We're going to ask the u/s lady to not tell us the sex but write it in a card that we'll seal and open together Christmas morning if we want to know then. We'll have to look away when she's looking at the region down south because I'm convinced I'll be able to tell right away. And no way can D look and know without me knowing, lol. I'm still unsure if we're going to tell our families what the sex is or make them wait it out but we'll figure it out.
I can't believe that I'm already almost halfway through. It's gone by so fast and our lives seem like they are just so busy now that I hope I can slow down and enjoy things day by day.

18 weeks and another epoosode

Tonight Hudson pooped in the tub. Yes, one minute after placing him in the nicely drawn bubble bath, he pooped. At least D was kind enough to clean it out while I yanked him from the tub and diapered and pajamaed our dear boy. Apparently this won't be the last time this happens. No one said that this was one of the many joys of parenting. Sigh.

We (I mean me really) still can't decide if we want to find out the sex. There's definite pros and cons to both so I don't know. I guess I'll decide on the day. (10 days to go).

How far along: 18w1d
Total weight gain/loss: 6 pounds (ish)
Maternity clothes: Maternity is much more comfortable.
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: It's ok when I'm not getting up to pee, going to try the body pillow tonight though.
Best moment this week: letting loose as much as a pregnant lady can at both our Christmas parties.
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Chocolate and eggnog!!
Gender: who am I kidding, I have no idea.
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? It's gross. It's out-ish and pokes out when I cough. Mostly due to the hernia though.
What I miss: Alcohol, mostly when I'm at a Christmas party and everyone is drinking and I'm ordering ginger-ale.
What I am looking forward to: finally feeling movement, I wish I could feel kicks already!
Milestone: Almost at the halfway point.