LOVE.

LOVE.

20 Week Belly Post

...A little behind on my Belly Posts. It has been a crazy month! So a little back tracking we go....

How far along: 20 Weeks

Size of the baby:  Around 6.5 inches. About the size of a cantaloupe.

Total weight gain/loss: I gained a total of 10 pounds at my 17 week appointment. Another official weigh in at my monthly 21 week checkup.

Maternity clothes: No maternity cloths yet but I am still sporting the Belly Band with a couple of my higher waisted jeans. I still fit into all my tops, dresses, and most of my jeans. 

Cravings: No specific cravings. Just love all foods in general and have no problems in that department. 

Symptoms: The heels of my feet have started to bother me so I have purchased some Dr. Scholls foot support for my shoes. I know it sounds soo old ladyish but they say your posture and balance change during pregnancy because of your growing belly and I think that, in combination with being a nurse on my feet all day, makes for some pretty achy feet! So far they are doing the trick and I am doing just fine.  I opt to wear a bit of a heel or wedge on the weekends vs. flats because they tend to kill the feet. 

Movements: Josh finally got to feel baby! So far he has only felt baby boy a few times. The second time being a good hard kick! I will never forget his big eyes opening up and looking at me, like whoooaa!!! Pretty special moment! =)

Gender predictions: All BOY!

Here are some 3d ultrasound pics of baby Boy Manard, hence the no name yet (sore subject!).......

....and unfortunately I did not take any 20 week belly pics. I swore I would try to be good about taking a picture every 2 weeks but I have already failed! =(  I most definitely plan on taking one for my 22 week post. Let me just tell you, there is some definite growing going on!!

It's a Boy!

We are having a sweet baby Boy and we couldn't be more excited!!! Josh and I were pretty much expecting it after our doctor put in a good guess at our 12 week ultrasound but it was so nice to finally get the confirmation set in stone.  Now I can move forward with the nursery planning and start to really make preparations for our Son's arrival in June. Since we found out we were having a boy, Josh and I have been working on finding the perfect name but the task has proven to be more difficult than what we could have imagined.  Its hard to agree on something that we both like and I just hope we get to making a decision soon because this girl is ready to do some monograming! Whatever we end up deciding I know it will be perfect!!

Bye for now!

Celebrating Amie & Jon

Our lovely friends Amie & Jon will be getting hitched next month, so the girls and I decided to throw them a fun couples shower at a layed back bar that is a personal favorite for the boys. We were really happy with the way it turned out and better yet it looked like everyone had a great time! Josh and I are so excited to get to head to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico next month to celebrate the big day with Amie & Jon! So happy we get to join them on such a special day.

Here are some pics of the couples shower....

The Venue: One of the boys Favorite in Houston

Koozies for the favors

Food table 

Delicious mini cupcakes

Amie and Jon getting the party started

Future Mr. and Mrs. Moreland

Two Preggos...10 weeks apart =)

My lovely Hubby, lil Manard,  and I 

The Kongs...including Lil Owen

Lots of belly rubs

The lovely Bride and Groom showing off
their cool Koozies! 

3 Preggos =)

4 Preggos =)

The couple of the day with the Hostesses

Sweet Sweet Bryant with his Momma

Can't get enough of this smile!

The precious and incredibly handsome Beckett
with his beautiful Momma! LOVE!!
 =)

Thats right!

18 Week Belly Post

How far along: 18 Weeks

Size of the baby:  Around 5.6 inches. About the size of a sweet potato.

Total weight gain/loss: Officially weighed in at my 17 week appointment and my total weight gain to date is a grand total of 10 pounds!! I think I started to mentally prepare myself for this # before even going to the appointment because of the obvious growing but as long as the Doctor seems to be happy with my weight progress,  I will just have to get used to the growing number that seems to hit the scale as soon as I stand on it.

Maternity clothes: No maternity cloths yet but I am now wearing the Belly Band with a couple of my higher waisted jeans. I still fit into all my tops, dresses, and most of my jeans. I have noticed that the baby bump is in that awkward stage right now when i wear my cloths. Its not exactly looking quite like a pregnant bump but more like a fat beer belly.  Its so strange seeing your body change like this!

Cravings: I can honestly say I am not having any specific/constant cravings for anything in particular. But it is true that this girl LOVES food and all kinds of it for that matter. The past couple weeks I have gotten to indulge in Greek, Indian, Thai , and some delicious El Salvadorian food. There is a Salvadorian restaurant here in Houston that actually makes some pretty good corn tamales with creama and pupusas!! YUM!!! Still not as good as Abuelita's but it definitely satisfies the craving until my next trip to Tulsa. =(

Symptoms: This may be too much information but I am trying to be as open and honest about this pregnancy as I can. I have never experienced so much bloating and gas in my life. I have had a couple of painful episodes since being pregnant and the main problem is not being able to get it out.  OUCH! (sorry again! I know TMI!)  So for now, as sad as it makes me, I am laying off the beans! =( 

Movements: Still feeling the baby flutters on a daily basis and sometimes the kicks/ movements are stronger than others but I just can't seem to get the timing right to get Josh to feel it when there is a strong one. I am sure he will get to feel his baby soon but I really can't wait! I think that will be such a special time for both us. 

Gender predictions: Next week we find out for sure if we will in fact, be having a sweet baby boy.

18 week Belly Pics...

Big Sister knows her lil brother or sister
 is growing in there. =)

Always keeping an eye on me. =)

18 Weeks

 Daddy and the Big Sister.
Makes my heart melt. =)

Happy New Year!

Hard to believe we are ringing in another New Years.  2011 was life changing and incredibly exciting  but I have a feeling 2012 will take the cake for sure, for obvious reasons! =)

We spent a wonderful, low key, New Years at our home. We invited a few friends over for dinner and spent a lovely evening catching up. It was the first time I busted out my china and we ended up with a pretty tasty feast! It was nice that all 6 of us could sit together at the table for a change and it just proves that times are a changing. We are all becoming such mature adults! ha Well at least the ladies for that matter.  I mean how crazy can the girls get when the majority (meaning Em and I) are pregnant! ha ha. We definitely missed the Foster's that night but they were definitely there in spirit!

Here are some pics of our fun little evening together....

Our New Years feast!

Dinner at the table...We are such grown ups! 

With my baby's Daddy
=)

Cheers to a Happy New Year!

The Ladies

My bump looks crazy BIG in this picture
& Em is such an adorable preggo!

Mia had to get in the picture with the boys.

Happy New Years!!!

Silly boys playing with a toy helicopter.

New Years Day was beautiful! Not a cloud in the sky and perfect weather.  So Josh and I went on a 3 mile walk from our house to Allen Parkway. We stopped by the whole Foods on the way for some water and relaxation. Perfect day to spend time with the family and a perfect way to start out 2012!