I Should Be Folding Laundry

I absolutely cannot believe that I'm already halfway done! At this point last time, I felt as though I'd already been pregnant forever and that I had a lifetime left. This time, I feel like its gone so quickly and I hope the second half of my pregnancy will go by just as fast! How Far Along? 20 weeks Weight Gain? 3-4 lbs. Maternity Clothes? I inherited some shirts that actually doubled my maternity shirt collection. I finally have more to wear than just solid v-neck maternity shirts! Thanks, Madison! Stretch Marks? They haven't gotten worse over the course of the past week, thank goodness. Sleep: I've been waking up a few times a night for pretty much the whole week, but Josh says that when I'm actually sleeping, I haven't been terribly restless. I do, however, still feel the need to take a daily nap to keep my energy up. Best Moment This Week? Celebrating Lincoln's first birthday! I can't believe he's so big already! Miss Anything?...

Baby is the size of an onion How Far Along? 17 weeks Weight Gain?  1 pound Maternity Clothes?  I'm gonna need to start wearing my maternity clothes exclusively soon since my tee shirts are starting to look funny. Stretch Marks: A few small ones have been popping up here and there but nothing major. Sleep? I've had two traumatic dreams and one that left me confused all in a row! Starting from last night: I dreamed that we went in for my ultrasound tomorrow and they told us it's a boy! Not that I would be disappointed or anything, but I really am convinced its a girl! It could be the fact that every member of my immediate family, aside from two who weren't present when we had the conversation, are guessing its a boy, or maybe its what my aunt said a couple weeks ago. I guess we'll see if its true or if it was just my brain playing tricks on me. Two nights ago, I dreamed that I had to be induced for some problem that nobody would tell me at 17 weeks. Talk ab...

 Baby is the size of an avocado! How Far Along? 16 weeks 2 days Weight Gain? 1 pound Maternity Clothes? I've been kinda bummed this week since I can't wear my medium maternity pants. All my maternity pants are medium but one pair is cut small, two medium pairs are the ones I wore most of my last pregnancy and the pair I've been wearing lately is cut bigger than the rest. This pair is slightly too big for my legs so they don't stay up very well but they don't squish the baby as much as the medium ones do. I was actually wearing one of my medium pairs on Saturday and the baby was kicking the top of them because baby was getting squashed too much. :( Stretch Marks? They haven't gotten any worse since week 14 so I'm pretty happy about that. Sleep? I've been sleeping much better this week than in previous weeks and I've been using my body pillow between my legs to relieve some hip discomfort. Best Moment This Week? Realizing that Monday was the...

Baby is the size of a navel orange! How Far Along?  15 weeks Weight Gain? 1 pound Maternity Clothes? Other than when we went out for Thanksgiving, I have been in sweats/pajamas pretty much all week. Stretch Marks? I haven't noticed any more of my old ones going purple this week... yay! Sleep? I've been pretty restless, and I've been waking up a lot in the middle of the night. Best Moment This Week? Feeling baby move distinctly late last night and Lincoln took his first little steps on Thanksgiving! Miss Anything? Nothing really comes to mind, actually. Movement? Its becoming more and more obvious when the little one kicks! Food Cravings? Chocolate, and Josh's biscuits and gravy. I love it when my hubby cooks for me :) Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Bacon, marinara sauce and eggs Have You Started Showing Yet? Not even close! The lump in my tummy is getting bigger every day, it seems, so I'm guessing it'll happen any day now. Gender Predictio...

Sadly, that 'bump' you see is just chub :( No baby bump yet How Far Along? 14 weeks Weight Gain? 1 pound Maternity Clothes? Its starting to get to the point where I need to wear my maternity pants all the time (or at least pajamas) since my belly is starting to expand rapidly. Stretch Marks? More and more are turning purple again :( Sleep? The weird dreams have stopped, but my dreams are still incredibly stressful. Best Moment This Week? Hearing my baby's heartbeat on the monitor at my appointment this morning and Lincoln has begun standing on his own for ten to fifteen seconds at a time since yesterday! Miss Anything? My normal pants! I'm too big for normal jeans, but still too small for my maternity clothes to fit well. Movement? I still haven't felt anything really obvious yet, but the taps are becoming more and more obvious! Food Cravings? Oranges. I bought some orange Yoplait yogurt and some real deal oranges at the store today and I can't w...

Baby is the size of a peach this week! How Far Along? 13 weeks Weight Gain: I'm not entirely sure since my scale is broken, but my pre-pregnancy pants still fit and my shirts don't feel any tighter... so I guess zero pounds I've gained?? Maternity Clothes: Even though I still don't really need them, I love my maternity pants, especially my yoga pants! Plus, I'm staying in my pajamas all day almost every day. The only real reason I wear jeans is when I leave the house. Stretch Marks:  My old ones are still getting darker... talk about a self esteem throw down... Sleep:  Still having bizarre dreams, and as I said in my last update, I really hope they stop soon. Half the time I wake up all freaked out and it seems like I didn't even sleep! Best Moment This Week? Finding out my hair is almost past my chin earlier today! I've been growing out my pixie cut for about two and a half months so its a big milestone! Miss Anything? Not gagging nearly every t...

I apologize for the delay in my preggo updates! How Far Along? 11 weeks Weight Gain? According to my doc, I've lost 6 lbs. on account of I can't eat hardly anything due to this queasiness. Maternity Clothes: Even though I don't technically need to wear any maternity clothes yet, but probably half of what I wear is maternity! Stretch Marks: I'm not getting any more but all my old ones are turning purple again... dang it... Sleep: I'm still having super weird dreams, I really hope they stop soon. Best Moment This Week? Hearing the baby's heart beat on the fetal doppler at my first appointment! Miss Anything? FOOD. That's it. Food. Movement? I've actually felt a couple taps already, but they're very faint so sometimes I wonder if its even baby! But my doctor said its not uncommon to start feeling the baby at around 10-12 weeks for second timers. Food Cravings? Peanut butter everything (pb crunch, Reeses Puffs, straight pb from the jar, et...

I'm so happy I filmed mine and Josh's reactions to the news that I'm pregnant! This was taken the day I found out, I hope you enjoy it! Also, here's the picture from my 6 week ultrasound! I know it just looks like a blob (since that's pretty much exactly what it was at this point in time) but I think its the cutest little blob ever! I can't wait to be a mommy again! Thanks for reading! Mackenzie

9/16/13 So, Josh and I have been trying to get pregnant for about two and a half months. I took a test on the 7th of September and it was clearly negative. I figured my period was just running late since Its 41 days since my last period and I'm still breastfeeding. But I took a pregnancy test today just to be sure, since my last cycle was only 35 days. I was shocked to see this: I'M PREGNANT AGAIN!!! So, I'm still so much in shock! I can't believe this is actually happening! My first thought when seeing the 'pregnant' word on the test was, "HOLY CRAP!". Actually, I still kinda feel like that, to be honest! Its just so surreal! I can't wait for you all to see the video of mine and Josh's reactions once I post them! I was touching my tummy today, trying to imagine my next sweet baby growing in there and I just can't even comprehend what's going on in this head of mine. I already feel such a connection with my next litt...

I made it! The reason I look so comatose will be explained down below. How Far Along? 40 weeks, 1 day Total Weight Gain: 25 lbs. Maternity Clothes?  Heck yes! Stretch Marks? Tons Sleep: I've been sleeping well but I keep waking up at 4 AM(ish) every morning for the past week Best Moment This Week: Going to my appointment on Monday and finding out that I might be induced on January 4th instead of the 7th! Miss Anything? Not being preggo. Yup, that sums it up. Movement: He's slowed down a ton over the past week. Josh and I actually went to the hospital on Friday night because Linc wasn't moving hardly at all all day. Luckily, after I got checked and I sat on the bed in the hospital for about an hour he started moving a lot again. Talk about scary! Food Cravings: Nothing really. I actually have a lack of appetite. The only reason I really eat is because I know Lincoln needs to eat. Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Eggs, fish, peppermint. Gender: Boy Labor Signs: My Br...

1 WEEK LEFT!!! How Far Along? 39 weeks Total Weight Gain: 24 lbs. Maternity Clothes? Yup Stretch Marks? They're everywhere!!! Sleep: I've been sleeping pretty well this week. Best Moment This Week: Going to see Rise of the Guardians last night with Josh for (probably) our last date before Lincoln gets here. I even refilled our popcorn bucket so I can enjoy some of the buttery goodness today. :) Miss Anything? Being comfortable. Movement: He's not as fierce with his movements but it seems like he's moving around just as much as a few weeks ago. Food Cravings: Peanut butter! Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Same ol', same ol'. Gender: Boy Labor Signs:  More Braxton-Hicks and they're getting a little more uncomfortable so that's a great sign! Also, as of Monday, I'm 1 centimeter dilated and 65% effaced. :) Symptoms: Lower back pain and swollen toes. Belly Button In or Out: Out! Wedding Ring On or Off? Sometimes on, sometimes off. Happy or Moody...

I'm in the home-stretch! How Far Along? 38 weeks Total Weight Gain: 24 lbs. Maternity Clothes? Abso-frickin'-lutely! Stretch Marks? Yeppers Sleep: Getting to sleep has been challenging, staying asleep has been really easy. However, for the past week, I've been having possibly the most bizarre dreams I've ever had in my whole life. I'm still not sure what they mean...? Best Moment This Week: My big sis cutting my hair and painting my toes last night. I've been feeling pretty darn unattractive for the past few weeks so this 'mini makeover' was just what the doctor ordered to bring my spirits back up. Miss Anything? Not being pregnant. Yeah, I won't take falling asleep really easy and not feeling like I'm going to throw up after every meal for granted again. EVER. Movement: He's still active. However, he has finally started slowing down. Its more like he's doing water aerobics as opposed to kickboxing. Food Cravings: Sugar! It...

I made it to FULL TERM! YAHOO!!! How far along? 37 weeks Total weight gain: 24 lbs. Maternity clothes? Yep! Stretch marks? All over the place! Its okay, though, because they're fading fast. Sleep: I have been having the weirdest dreams this week! Best moment this week: Josh coming home and taking me out to dinner for no apparent reason at all... :) Miss Anything?  NOT being preggo. THATS what I miss the most. Movement: Yep! He's been slowing down a little over the past few days and I already miss his little kicks... Food cravings: Chicken. I can't get enough of chicken, even if something is just chicken flavored. Anything making you queasy or sick: Eggs, fish and peppermint. Gender: Boy Labor Signs: None yet, although I have had an increase in Braxton Hicks contractions and a little bit of menstrual like cramps in my lower tummy. Symptoms: Unable to get comfortable no matter what. Yep, it sucks, but I'm excited for the prize at the end. Belly Button i...

I tried something new with my hair. What do you think? How Far Along? 36 weeks Total Weight Gain: 23 pounds Maternity Clothes? Yep! It's kinda sad though, Josh's shirts can hardly cover my tummy anymore! Stretch Marks? Tons! Although they're already starting to fade quite a bit. Sleep:  My sleep has been pretty good so far this week. Best Moment This Week: Going out to Costa Vida for our date night! Miss Anything? Nothing that I haven't already mentioned. Movement: Lots! He really hasn't slowed down since his peak at 28 weeks. My doc said he should slow down soon but I have a feeling he's just going to keep on kickin'. I think this might mean that I'm going to have a wild child on my hands further down the road. Food Cravings: Chili's bacon ranch quesadillas and their cookie brownie with ice cream on top. Yum yum yum! Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Fish, eggs, and peppermint Gender: Boy Labor Signs: None yet! I think Lincoln i...

How Far Along? 35 weeks (already?! WOW!) Total Weight Gain: 23 lbs. Maternity Clothes?  Yup, and loving every minute! I'm starting to boycott my maternity jeans though, since they're starting to dig in where Lincoln's head is (yes, he's already head down!) Stretch Marks? Tons! Sleep:  I've been sleeping pretty horribly this week! Lots of nightmares! Not fun at all. Best Moment This Week: Having my last doctors appointment on Monday and getting an all clear on everything! My blood pressure is good, Linc's heart rate is good, the only thing my doc was concerned about was the fact that I haven't gained any weight since my last appointment. Hopefully I can change that over the weekend! I LOVE Thanksgiving and I love eating! I just hope that there's pecan pie... yum yum yum! Miss Anything? I miss not being pregnant! I tried to put on a shirt that I wore last winter and it couldn't go past my belly button. It was a little disheartening but it just makes ...

I can't believe there's only six weeks left! How Far Along? 34 weeks Total Weight Gain:  23 lbs Maternity Clothes? Yep, although Josh's clothes are becoming more and more comfortable. (I'm wearing his shirt and basketball shorts here) :) Stretch Marks?  Tons! The stretch marks on my stomach have started going up over the top of my belly button. I think I'd be doing a lot worse with this if Josh wasn't so sweet about it. Sleep:  I've been sleeping through the night just fine lately but I've been having really bizarre dreams though... Best Moment This Week:  Finally plugging in my Fresh Balsam wallflowers from Bath and Body Works! My house is smelling more like winter and I love it! Miss Anything? I saw a picture of my stomach at 17 weeks and I had no stretch marks and I had barely any bump. Lets just say, I've been mourning my pre-pregnancy body this week. Movement: Lots! He's kicking me a ton while I'm writing this post. My d...

There are a few things I can think of that I took for granted before I got pregnant (or up until I was 7 and a half months pregnant) Putting on my own shoes/socks. Last night, Josh had to help me put on my boots. Yup, I felt pretty helpless. Picking something up off the floor without a chorus of grunts and groans. Picking something up off the floor without having to do a full squat. Being able to sit straight up out of bed. As of now, I have to roll and hold onto the side of the bed or push against Josh to sit up in the morning. Being able to scrape the ice off of Josh's Chevy Blazer without getting winded. Also, I couldn't quite reach the middle of the windshield because my belly is so big. Being able to put on my pants comfortably.  Something else that I wasn't expecting is that I'm having a hard time fitting into Josh's t-shirts. They hardly cover my belly anymore and I thought I'd be able to wear them until I gave birth. There are a lot of other ...

How Far Along?  33 weeks Total Weight Gain:  22 pounds Maternity Clothes?  Yep! Stretch Marks?  Lots!  Sleep:  Pretty good, although its getting harder to get comfy. Josh says I'm a little restless. Best Moment This Week:  Spending the day with Josh yesterday and getting our fancy new bookshelves set up! Miss Anything?  Nothing I haven't already mentioned Movement:  Lots! He's more rolling around instead of kicking or punching since he's running out of room. Food Cravings:  BLT's. We've had them for dinner two nights in a row (so far!)  Anything Making You Queasy or Sick?  Same ol' stuff. Gender:  Boy Labor Signs:  None yet Symptoms:  Lots of leaking! And  even more  stretch marks Belly Button In or Out:  Out Wedding Ring On or Off?  It depends on the day! Happy or Moody?  Emotional is more the word I'm looking for. I'm not taking these stretch marks very well, that's all I'm goi...

I'll be posting about our Halloween festivities either late tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll also post my weekly picture in that post. But for now, I'm just  going to do my weekly update! How Far Along? 32 weeks Total Weight Gain:  25 lbs Maternity Clothes? Yes! I'm excited to show you all my homemade Halloween costume! Stretch Marks? Yep. I had a little bit of a meltdown about it when I realized the ones showing up on my stomach, but I'm better now. :) Josh helps me a lot by saying, "You're just earning your stripes!" What a great guy I've married. Sleep:  Its been pretty good so far this week. Best Moment This Week: Finding out that Josh has Thursday off! Miss Anything?  Same ol', same ol'. Movement: Lots! Some days it feels like he's trying to push his heels through my uterus! Food Cravings:  Candy! Luckily for me, tis the season (or just the day) to get lots of that! Anything Making You Queasy or Sick?  Peppermint and th...

Photos from the 27th! Copyrights go to Lauren Davison of Davison Photography For those of you who don't know what the picture above means, here's the story. When Josh and I were first dating, we used to Skype each other because he lived 45 minutes away. He said somewhere in that first conversation, "You just complete me." And he made a circle with his hands. I replied, "No, it has to be a heart!" So he made this symbol. We both agreed it didn't look much like a heart but more like an arrowhead. So we say, You Complete My Arrowhead :)