16 Weeks!!!

Hey everyone!! I am now 16 weeks and baby J can hear us talk (poor thing haha) and hear music!!

How far along?16 weeks and 4 days 

Total weight gain: I have gained 2 lbs   
Maternity clothes? same as a few weeks ago....wearing my normal cloths but a lot of them are too small but im still too small for my new maternity cloths 

Stretch marks? No... 

Sleep: Sleeping very well...except for the trips to bathroom:(

Best moment this week: I felt the baby for the first time, but only once. I should start to feel him/her move more often in the next few weeks. 

Miss Anything? As usual Sushi mainly Tuna!!!

Movement: YES but just once 

Food cravings: No not yet  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore 

Gender: We find out on THURSDAY!! Cannot wait to see him/her  

Labor Signs: no

Symptoms: Im feeling pretty GREAT!! 
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? On. I really hope I can wear them the whole time I know its not that big of a deal but I love my rings!!!! 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time but I when Im tired I get a little emotional ok A LOT emotional haha slightly toddler like I know!!

Looking forward to: THURSDAY!! We get to see our baby:) AND start calling him/her by their name!!!

14 Weeks!!!

Hey everyone!! Thanks for stopping by and reading my new blog!!! For all of you that this is your first time visiting, please go back and read my earlier posts. I have been posting since a few weeks after we found out about our new addition.

Yay for 2nd trimester. From what I have read and heard this is the best one of the three. AND im supposed to get my energy back, which will be a wonderful blessing after being so tired for so long!!!! Here is my 14 week picture!! I will take pictures every two weeks until we meet Baby J to chronicle  this journey. 

How far along? 14 Weeks and 2 days

Total weight gain: I am not sure.. if I was to bet gained one or two lbs since last appointment 
Maternity clothes? I can still wear my shorts and jeans but some of my dresses are too small. I now have maternity cloths thanks to my wonderful in laws!!
Stretch marks? No...
Sleep: Yes please.. haha sleeping very well
Best moment this week: Sharing with our families and friends FINALLY
Miss Anything?Sushi and Advil Liquid Gels
Movement: No but I cannot WAIT
Food cravings: No not yet 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore (maybe this is over fingers crossed)
Gender: We find out on May 3!!! Cannot wait to see him/her 
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: Im feeling pretty great... Food aversions seem to be gone, Im still easily tired but slowly getting better, and I have to use the restroom way more than normal.
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? On. I really hope I can wear them the whole time I know its not that big of a deal but I love my rings!!!!
Happy or Moody most of the time: I cry???? This is new I even cry at TV shows and movies SO NOT ME!!
Looking forward to: May 3rd when we find out the sex and get to see Baby J!!!

THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Last weekend (April 5-9, 2012) we had both sets of parents and Mary Parker in town and we made the big announcement!! This weekend ranks as one of the best of my life so far it was perfect. Here is the "how we told them story" its pretty good..... My parents plane landed in Gainesville around two and we took them to a late lunch downtown. I wore a long black dress, because those of you that know Angela (my mom) know that she would not be quite about suspicious weight gain!! Will's parents and Mary Parker didn't land until seven. We had everyone over for some pre dinner drinks and appetizers. I could barely stand it any longer I kept looking at Will giving him the "please hurry look". After everyone said their hellos and got settled with drinks, Will said that I had been working on some new art. I like to paint I'm not amazing or anything, but its a fun hobby. Everyone gathered around in the living room then Will brought out the chalk board and set it against the wall. (see pictures of board) The faces and reactions were so fun to watch....the main reaction was pure SHOCK!!! (We had done a very good job of keeping our little precious baby J a secret) The initial shock was followed by excitement and joy it was a really touching moment for Will and I knowing how loved our baby already is by both of our families. We continued to celebrate baby J the rest of the weekend in St. Augustine!!!

                 Will, Mark Parker, and I

            The New Grandparents and Will and I!!