This Unfamiliar Road

January 13, 2012

18 Weeks

Things are becoming real as this baby bump grows! It's getting harder and harder to hide it. Our doctor appointment went great-I am measuring appropriately and we got to listen to a beautiful, strong heart again : )

18 Week Stats:

Size: Sweet potato

New Development: Yawning, hiccuping, sucking, swallowing...turning and kicking (yup!)

Symptoms: Back pain. I think the sore muscle is from before pregnancy, but between hormones, and my center of gravity beginning to shift-it hurts. I think it's time for a massage. Other than that, I wouldn't really even know I was pregnant...except for the kicking, the bump, and the fact that I still cannot eat chicken!

What I'm looking forward to: Our 20 week ultrasound. My Mom will be joining us, and I can't wait to see Junebug in action again-and get some new pictures! If everything is ok, this will be the last routine ultrasound I get. And...in case you are wondering- we are still staying strong and not finding out the gender!

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# Junebug

January 10, 2012

Simple Fix

Andrea 5:44 PM 1 Comments

I love our master bathroom. It is perfect for us, and I knew it the instant we saw this house. One little (or large...) problem we had was the window above the tub:

Why, yes...that is our street and our neighbors' homes you can see. And guess what? They can see you too. Our temporary solution was brown painter's paper. Sorry, no picture but I need to spare you from that nonsense.
Everyone kept telling me to just 'hang blinds' on the window, but I wanted to enjoy the natural light in the bathroom, which would only be possible if the blinds were open, which defeats the purpose.

So, we found this window covering at Home Depot-you apply it like window tint.

I think it turned out quite nicely:

To me, it just looks like a frosted window. Up next: Curtains with tie-backs and we will be all set!

January 03, 2012

NYE 2011

Andrea 9:00 AM 0 Comments

New Year's Eve this year was very different for me. Often, I will stay home but spend time with friends cooking dinner and hanging out. Last year, I was working (night shift) so I rang in the new year with my coworkers and a New Year baby!

For 2011, my Mom practically begged me to go to a friend's party. Gulia is from Kazakhstan (where Maya is from) and we have been friends with her for years. We first met her when attending some Kazakh events to learn more about the culture. She throws great parties which resemble a UN meeting- Kazakhs, Russians, French, Indian, Americans, Chinese...you name it and most cultures are in attendance. There is a lot of laughing, stories in languages I don't understand, vodka, and MUSIC!

Disclaimer: Please excuse the pictures of me...I worked all day then went out. I had been up for about 20 hours straight when I snapped these!

Our beautiful hostess

Laurel and me

Maya and me (wow I look huge-my shirt was puffy)

Every kind of instrument you can (or can't!) imagine

2012 will certainly be a life changing year and I can't wait to see what it will bring!

# Family # Holiday

January 02, 2012

17 Weeks

Andrea 9:14 PM 0 Comments

Guess what?!?! I finally felt Junebug move! It was December 31 and I was at work. I had been very busy making my morning rounds (walking a lot). I sat down to chart when I felt it...I guess I would have to agree with everyone and say it felt like a flutter, but much stronger. There was no questioning it-I can just see him/her flipping around in there.

17 Week Stats:

Size: Onion; I have also seen turnip (Uterus=Cantaloupe)

New Development: Cartilage is turning to bone and putting on some fat

Symptoms: Itchy skin! Not sure if it's the cold, dry weather or a growing bump, but I'm not taking chances...it's time to start <consistently> putting on the Bio Oil!

What I'm looking forward to: Our doctor's appointment this week so I can hear that heartbeat again...it is a beautiful sound

Growing big!

# Junebug # Milestones

December 30, 2011

16 Weeks!

Andrea 9:14 AM 0 Comments

Well, I can definitely say that produce shopping has become a lot more interesting. Every time I'm at the grocery store, I find myself wandering around picking up different fruits to see how big Junebug is this week!

16 Weeks stats:

Size: Avocado

New Developments: Junebug can hear us, and can even be startled by loud noises (like Rowen barking).

Symptoms: Back pain...although this has been an ongoing problem for a couple of months. I'm starting to think I pulled a muscle, and it just hasn't eased up. The pregnancy hormones are actually making this worse :)

What I'm looking forward to: Alright, Junebug...this is the week! Most first-time preggers report that first flutter in week 16. I'm not worried that I haven't felt anything yet, but it would be so reassuring. There have been times when I may have felt something, but not enough to say for sure. I am learning patience...and considering I am carrying the offspring of my husband, I think I'm going to need it! :)

Thank you Ben for the Boppy body pillow...back pain be gone!

# Christmas # Junebug

December 27, 2011

Christmas is Here!

Andrea 10:50 AM 0 Comments

I have a confession to make: I have not been feeling the Christmas spirit this year. I think the biggest bah-humbug was the looming fact that I had to work on Christmas Day. I am such a traditional holiday person, and I just couldn't excited about the big day knowing that I wouldn't be able to spend time with my family. I was off on Christmas Eve, but Ben had to work all day...so in the time of year when we should be enjoying family and friends, we were at work. Seriously, bah-humbug. I managed to capture the happy times though : )

Decorating cookies on Christmas Eve with Christa- a 15 year tradition!

Wrapping gifts with animals around is nearly impossible!

Our tree on Christmas morning (at 4am before work!)

Feeling truly blessed

Love my sisters : )

And now, for the 15 week update:

15 week stats:

Size: Naval orange

New Developments: Moving joints and limbs-squirming away (apparently)

Symptoms: Heartburn!!!

What I'm looking forward to: A <slightly> bigger baby bump...still getting that "I wonder?" look. And with all this squirming, I'm ready to feel something (besides heartburn & gas..haha!)

(Please excuse the scrubs)

Me and my naval orange : )

# Christmas # Junebug

December 16, 2011

Week 14

Andrea 8:52 PM 0 Comments

Bring on the maternity clothes! I am starting to get 'that look' when I'm out and about now-is she pregnant or just chubby around the middle? Nobody is brave enough to ask-yet!

14 week stats:

Size: Lemon (although my uterus is easily double that size, thus the baby bump)

New Developments: Sucking on his/her thumb (getting in some good practice) and growing hair!

Symptoms: The headaches have taken over. I think a lot of it is related to blood sugar levels. I am hungry all the time. I am focusing on eating healthy snacks and small portions, but I wake up every morning with a rumbling belly and an aching head. I might start pairing my snack breaks with potty breaks in the middle of the night!

What I'm looking forward to: Still, I want to feel this baby moving around. By the third trimester, babies can move up to 30 times in one hour, so I know I will have my share eventually. In the meantime, a flutter would be quite reassuring!
I am also looking forward to decorating the nursery! I gave up on my search for gender-neutral bedding and decided to create my own. I have zero sewing skills, but Ben's Grandmother Starr has graciously offered to help us out. I can't wait to see the finished product!

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# Junebug

This Unfamiliar Road

January 13, 2012

18 Weeks

January 10, 2012

Simple Fix

January 03, 2012

NYE 2011

January 02, 2012

17 Weeks

December 30, 2011

16 Weeks!

December 27, 2011

Christmas is Here!

December 16, 2011

Week 14

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