Happy Monday!

Happy Monday lovelies!!!!

Are you off today for the holiday? MrV has to work (boo!) but is getting holiday pay (yay!).

I wanted to just update you on what is going on here.

~ I am now 6.5 months pregnant with baby boy #2 and getting so so excited! He is kicking like crazy and I am just getting bigger and bigger. Its starting to get uncomfortable and I am not quite sure how I will manage another 3 months. AsherTate is super healthy and I just feel so so blessed. We still have a lot to get for him but we are good with clothes. Luckily we saved a lot from SethJason. We are hoping for a VBAC at a beautiful birth center here and I am just trying to prepare myself the best I can.

~ MrV is working and keeps working his way up in the company. I am so so proud of him! We have some transition we are figuring out with his job so prayers would be appreciated on that. He is playing football on the weekends with a group of guys he works with and he is just loving it. I am so glad he has a little outlet to just be a man. 

~ SethJason is now a year and half!!! He recently had a very traumatic haircutting experience ... even though it was his 2nd haircut. I am teaching him signs since he still isn't talking much. He will say
"mom" and "dada" but everything else is jibber jabber. He can sign: more, eat, and all done. I need to start teaching him some more because he is doing so well with it. And gets way less frustrated with me while trying to communicate. SethJason climbs on everything and loves to throw his little football (just like daddy). He is now sleeping through the night, completely weaned, and even sleeps in his crib!!!! This just happened about 3 months ago. hehe. Its wonderful to have a few months off before we start this process over with AsherTate. Everything is a phone to him and he loves to talk.... unless someone is actually on the phone and then he doesn't talk at all. hehe.

~ Our family is starting to pray about where we want to live forever. We miss our families in California sooo much and we are really just trying to figure out what will be best for us. MrV is looking into transfers for later this year and where would be best. Please be praying for us as we listen to The Lord and really decide where we want to plant roots. We have lived in 4 different states in the last 3.5 years and we really want to settle.

~ We found a church here that we are really enjoying too! Its a bigger church but everyone is so so friendly. SethJason even has a little class that he does too and he really LOVES it! He plays with all the little kids and is learning about sharing, songs, and The Lord.

We are really being reminded of just the love of God and that HE directs our steps.

Bumpdate {35 weeks}

Happy Tuesday lovelies! 

Did you know that grapes are poisonous to dogs? 

Ya... Neither did I! Sophia ate two and although the vet said she would have to eat a pound of grapes for it to be toxic I gave her some tums just in case. Goodness! Oh! And I cried {just staying honest}.

This week my Mr. has been working like CRAZY! He worked straight through the weekend and working all this week too. He is tired but I am so proud of him for all he does! I am planning a super yummy breakfast for him for Saturday. (: 

We are getting closer and closer to meeting baby v and I am just so so excited! 

Baby bumpdate 

How Far along: 35 weeks (and four days) 

Size Of Baby: baby v is about the size of a large cantaloupe (19-22 inches, 5.5 lbs) 

Maternity Clothes:  dresses! And I got a flowy skirt. 

Stretch Marks: yup! 

Weight Gain: I think I am still at about 35 pounds.

Sleep:  the other night baby Seth discovered my ribs and I was up every two hours to him kicking those haha. 

Best Moment of the Week:   My baby shower (pics below)! My husband's boss' wife threw me an amazing shower with all the significant others of the guys at work. It was so gorgeous and so fun!

Movement:  lots and lots! 

Cravings: cookies and cream ice cream!!! And I really want a burger! 

Gender: boy oh boy!

Belly Button In or Out: totally out! Haha

Wedding Ring on or Off: on... But at night I take it off. The other night my hand went like tingly ... Idk if it was from my ring but I took it off anyways 

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:  absolutely nothing.

What I Miss: putting socks on without running out of breath! Haha 

What I am Looking Forward to:  weekly doctors appointments! And I am looking forward to a weekend with my husby! 

Nursery: everything to the nursery is in a box! Haha. I really need to get that all set up. 

Emotions:  happy. Excited. Blessed. I can't wait to see the beautiful baby boy that The Lord is forming in my womb. I am feeling confident in labor as well. 

Have a happy happy Tuesday and a super fun 4th of July! I am gonna go make some yummy 4th of July inspired chocolate covered strawberries! 

Bumpdates and love, Monica 

Bumpdate {34 weeks}

Happy Monday! Today starts a new work week for my husband and he would appreciate any prayers. 

I know I am a little behind but let's do a bumpdate! (: 

How Far along: 34 weeks {in the picture.. But today I am actually 34 weeks 4 days}

Size Of Baby: baby v is about the size of a small cantaloupe {5.5 lbs. 19-22 inches}

Maternity Clothes:  summer dresses, and yoga pants at the house. 

Stretch Marks: oh ya! Got some beautiful proof of growing this baby boy.

Weight Gain: I have gained a whopping 35 lbs already! I am totally in shock!!!

Sleep:  it's okay. The hardest part is turning from side to side. I bet it looks hilarious! 

Best Moment of the Week:  today I received a package from my sister filled with adorable things for Seth! Blankets, towels, tons of clothes, and the cutest mustache pacifier! Looking at all those tiny clothes is making me even more excited! 

Movement:  tons and tons! My whole belly moves and you can see little lumps poke out. Hehe. I never knew what it would feel like but it is so incredible. 

Cravings: Frosty's from Wendy's. I could probably eat one every day. Oh! And frosted mini wheats with bananas. Mmm! 

Gender: all boy

Belly Button In or Out: out. Haha it looks funny in my shirt. 

Wedding Ring on or Off: my band is off -- but my new wedding ring is comfortably on. 

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:  no

What I Miss: wearing shoes lol. My feet have started to puff up so all my shoes feel tight. I wear sandals when Martin and I go out and usually take them off haha

What I am Looking Forward to:  holding him! Hehe. But also my shower is Saturday! I am so so so excited for that! 

Nursery: it's sporty animals but we haven't really decorated. Lol I also got wood letters that spell out his name that I plan on painting. 

Emotions:  happy, excited, overjoyed, little nervous, and loving! I just love this little boy so much! I am excited to be a mother and to see him grow. 

What baby is up to: Seth is probably as long as he will be at birth but will grow in pounds. Possibly a pound a week! He can open and close his eyes and his toenails and fingernails are all grown! He is loved by his family and adored by The Lord. Seth is fearfully and wonderfully made! 

Baby bumps and love. - Monica 

Bumpdate {26 weeks} and sharing my heart

Happy Wednesday!!!

I have been having such a sweet sweet time with The Lord lately.
I have been reading the SheReadsTruth devotional and participating in the Overcome The Lie challenge and its been really changing me!

I have noticed some things in me that needed to change and I am just so joyful.
Since moving here to Alabama {and probably even before} I have been putting a lot of unnecessary pressure on my husband for my spiritual walk with The Lord. I was, in a way, putting my husband as Jesus. I would run to husby instead of crying out to God. And since I put so much pressure on him -- when husby would struggle then I would struggle.

Now, I believe with my whole heart that the husband is called to be the spiritual leader..... But not the spiritual source! We, as wives and women of God, need to rely on The Lord. He is our one true source. HE is our savior. I am changing my heart in that area and running to God.

So that's a little bit of my heart.

Now for a bumpdate -


How Far along: 26w5d (yesterday) almost the third trimester!

Size Of Baby: baby v was over 2 pounds at our appointment last week. My baby app says he is the size of a cucumber (15 inches).

Maternity Clothes: husby bought me two more summer dresses!
None of my clothes are "maternity" clothes.... But just breathable and flexible clothes that I wear with a belt to show off the bump.

Stretch Marks: oh ya!!!!! Tons and tons!

Weight Gain: I actually didn't weigh myself this week but my guess would be.... 18 pounds.

Sleep: last night was bad! I didn't sleep at all and was to hungry to fall back asleep this morning. I am thinking of coming up with a evening routine to prepare my body for sleep.

Best Moment of the Week: husby feeling baby v kick!!! It still puts a smile on my face when I think about it.

Movement: lots and lots! It's such a joy to feel him.

Cravings: crepes!! Mmm! I finally made some last weekend.

Gender: all boy

Belly Button In or Out: in between... But on its way out lol

Wedding Ring on or Off: still not wearing it unless I go out.

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: not a thing

What I Miss: sleeping on my back. Some nights I just want to sleep on my back but once I do, I feel like I am getting crushed by baby lol.

What I am Looking Forward to: I think we are going to paint the nursery this weekend and set up the crib!!!!

Nursery: blue and brown all the way!!! And I bought some wooden letters to spell out his name. Still trying to come up with more creative ideas.

Emotions: this week I have just been falling so in love with this baby boy! I am just so so excited! It's getting a little scary because time is just going by so so fast! But I am still so excited to see my little guy!

What baby is up to: baby v is opening and closing his eyes! He also gets hiccups and I can feel them! His immune system is rapidly developing too! He is our little world changer!!!

Baby bumps and love. - Monica

Bumpdate {24 weeks}

Well we made it six months in the beautifully blessed pregnancy!

As each week passes I am getting more and more excited.
I am trying my best to prepare our home and my heart for baby v and all that is about to change.

My desire is that Seth will experience The Lord by simply being our son. (:

So here is this weeks bumpdate!

How Far along: 24 weeks (and 3 days in the pic)

Size Of Baby: baby v is the size of an eggplant (9 inches and 1.7 pounds!)

Maternity Clothes: oh yes! I tried to wear my jeans again but it's not happening.

Stretch Marks: mmmhmmm! I am now using some stretch mark cream to help.

Weight Gain: right around 17 pounds. Eeek!

Sleep: it's hard to get comfortable and baby v still likes to kick a lot while I am resting. But I guess I need to get used to it.

Best Moment of the Week: Yesterday was just a really fun day with husby and I. He had to work six days last week so yesterday was his only day off and we just hung out. We laughed a lot and talked about baby v. I know it's not directly about Seth, but we are a family and it was a great day!

Movement: lots and lots, but once Martin tries to feel him he gets shy and stops hehe.

Cravings: ice cream! Maybe I need more dairy and sugar. Hehe but I always want ice cream after every meal.

Gender: all baby boy!

Belly Button In or Out: in... But looking like in the next few weeks it will be out.

Wedding Ring on or Off: off and on. some days I am more swollen then others .... So when I am home I have it off ... But when I go out I put it on.

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: not a thing!

What I Miss: sleeping all night. Last night was tough. I had restless leg syndrome, then my hip would hurt, then I would get hot, then cold. Bleh. Lol.

What I am Looking Forward to: next week I have my glucose test and another ultrasound! Not excited about the test but excited for the ultrasound!

Nursery: my mother in law just bought our crib and it should be here next week so we can start to decorate!

Emotions: excited!!! I have just been really excited all week! I can't believe that in a few months I will have a beautiful baby boy in my arms (:

What baby is up to: sections of his lungs are expanding and is producing surfactant so that his lungs won't collapse when he is born. Capillaries are forming and filling with blood too! Baby V has just a little but of hair on his head! He is growing perfectly and being blessed by The Lord. (:

Baby bumps and love - Monica

Bumpdate {23 weeks}

Good morning lovelies! I got up this morning to send my husband off to work and decided to stay awake -- is 10am to early for a nap? Lol

I am tired but it was wonderful to have the morning to myself to get caught up on #shereadstruth devotional and pray. (:

Now, time for this week's bumpdate:

How Far along: 23 weeks {and 4 days today}

Size Of Baby: baby v is the size of an ear of corn {or about 11 inches} and weighs over a pound!

Maternity Clothes: oh yes! Leggings, flowy dresses, and loose shirts are my friends!

Stretch Marks: got those too! Lol

Weight Gain: 15 whole pounds! Yikes!!!

Sleep: this past week was a tough one. Baby V decided it would be fun to kick my bladder all night long! As long as he doesn't kick down I sleep pretty well.

Best Moment of the Week: feeling him kick on the outside! I even saw my tummy move hehe. It doesn't happen all the time and husby has yet to feel it but its a beautiful reminder!

Movement: lots!

Cravings: sweets!!! I ate so many cookies yesterday after church! It was a little embarrassing! And I want Thai food {hoping we go this week!}

Gender: all boy!

Belly Button In or Out: in (:

Wedding Ring on or Off: last week I had to have it off for one day - I was just really swollen..... But the next day it was back on.

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: not a thing

What I Miss: in-n-out! Lol I can eat it while I am pregnant but we don't have one in Alabama and I miss it so so much!!!!

What I am Looking Forward to: another ultrasound in a few weeks!

Nursery: yesterday husby and I looked at some paint ideas! So my wheels are turning

Emotions: happy, excited, blessed, scared, and loved by God. He is just so so good and I am constantly in awe of Him and who He is. Not only during this pregnancy but with every aspect of my life.
I am not perfect but I have been saved by grace and I want to live out my faith! I want others to see it and give glory to God.

What baby is up to: all of baby v's fetal internal organs are developed and functioning well, his skin is translucent but will be getting fatter and fatter with the months to come. He also can distinguish between my voice and Martin's. He is fearfully and wonderfully made!

Baby bumps and love. - Monica

Bumpdate {22 weeks}

Happy Thursday lovelies!!!!

Yesterday I ran so many errands and today I just want to sit and relax! This baby boy and I are tired!!!

So lets do a bumpdate!


How Far along: 22 weeks today!

Size Of Baby: about the size of a papaya, around 8 inches and weighing a little over 1 pound!

Maternity Clothes: yes! And lots of leggings!

Stretch Marks: just that same one as before.

Weight Gain: I did not weigh myself but I am guessing right around 12 lbs

Sleep: getting better! I am understanding my new body and what is more comfortable to sleep. Of course from 7am to about 10am I sleep the best because husby isn't in bed and I can roll and spread out hehe.

Best Moment of the Week: getting some fantastic items from husby's coworker! A pack n play, little swing, and high chair!!!
And a random lady at the store ask me when I was due -- it's fun to look pregnant and not just like I ate too many cupcakes (:

Movement: lots!!! It is so so wonderful! Not strong enough to be felt from the outside yet.

Cravings: last Sunday Martin and I went to this delicious Thai food restaurant and I have been thinking about it non stop! Mmmm and the Thai tea!!! Mmmm!!!!

Gender: boy boy boy!

Belly Button In or Out: in. {advice to anyone thinking of getting their belly button pierced - DO NOT DO IT! I got mine when I was about 14 and it's stretched to the max and uncomfortable}

Wedding Ring on or Off: on still (:

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: not a thing!

What I Miss: hhmmm... This question is always hard. I am gonna say multiple cups of coffee.

What I am Looking Forward to: feeling baby move on the outside!

Nursery: we are going with browns and blues. We even got an okay from our landlord to paint the room so I am researching what I want to do!

Emotions: This week I did have a freak out moment. My aunt said its normal which made me feel better. No matter how many babies I have seen and helped take care of -- nothing is the same as being a mother! Thoughts of inadequacy were flooding my mind. Will I be a good mother? Will I be able to raise him with a good strong biblical foundation? How will I be able to function with little sleep?
After a talk, some prayer, and coloring in my coloring book (my kind of therapy) I am feeling way better.
I am excited and feeling blessed! I may not know what I am doing but I am not alone and I trust The Lord with my life and this baby's life!

What baby is up to: Seth is able to perceive light, although his eye lids are still infused shut. He can also grab with his tiny hands -- the only thing to grab is the umbilical cord though. And teeny tiny little teeth buds are starting to sprout under his gums! So cute!

We are getting closer and closer and I am so so excited!!!

{I want to do a fun "getting to know me" blog post.... So ask me any questions and I will answer them next week!}

Baby bumps and love. - Monica

Bumpdate {20 weeks}

Happy first day of spring everyone!!! (:

Is it still snowing where you are? It's not the nicest day but its not raining, so that's good!!!
I hope the beautiful smell of freshly bloomed flowers surround you today!

Lets have a bumpdate on this baby boy!


How Far along: I am 20 weeks! {well actually today I am 20 weeks 6 days but in this photo I am 20 weeks}

Size Of Baby: the size of a banana! {about 7 inches}

Maternity Clothes: yes! My aunt and cousin bought my first few outfits! Can't wait to wear them! But at the house I am still in t shirts and yoga pants.

Stretch Marks: yup! Ha! I found one right near my belly button the day I was 20 weeks. I was in disbelief for awhile but when it didn't wash off in the shower and it wasn't a scratch from my puppy I knew it was my first pregnancy stretch mark. I knew I would get them but didn't think it would happen this soon! I thought about taking a picture and showing you but eh, no.
I noticed that most pregnancy blogs I read none of them have stretch marks.... But not this girl! I am {happily} welcomed into the momma club. Haha

Weight Gain: I have gained 11.8 lbs so far.

Sleep: sleep is still interesting. I have like restless leg syndrome. My legs constantly tingle, even with a pillow in between my legs. I get up at 5ish am to get my husby all ready for work and when he leaves at around 6:15, I go back to sleep and sleep pretty well. Idk why hehe.

Best Moment of the Week: getting my maternity clothes!! I got some cute outfits to wear and some even cuter shoes for our baby boy! My sister bought him the cutest pair of baby vans too!!! (:

Movement: he loves to move at night! He is wiggling around and it is the most amazing feeling.

Cravings: sweets!!! All I want is brownies, cakes, and pie! Too bad I have none and my oven is broken!!! :(
Yesterday I wanted Chinese too. Haha

Gender: all baby boy!

Belly Button In or Out: in

Wedding Ring on or Off: all on

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: nope! (:

What I Miss: hmm ... Probably multiple cups of coffee.

What I am Looking Forward to: registering next weekend!!

Nursery: we are thinking of blues and browns with cute little football accents

Emotions: amazed. Excited. In awe. Happier then ever before. And a little nervousness thrown in, hehe.
But really I am just once again in awe of The Lord and what He is capable of doing. Like I have this gorgeous gift of life growing inside of me who has a hope and a future and dreams and a calling. It's an honor to be able to teach him and raise him. (:


What baby is up to: our little baby is becoming an expert in swallowing! He swallows amniotic fluid and the coolest part is that he can taste it! So whatever I eat, he actually tastes! He also sleeps 12-14 hours a day and when he is awake he is twisting and turning and kicking. Hehe.

Another announcement that i debated putting on my blog but I think I will because I am excited!

We named baby V ..... SETH JASON!!! The names have so much meaning to my wonderful husband and this makes it feel even more real!

Thanks again to all of you for sharing in this so exciting journey!

Baby bumps and love, Monica

Bumpdate {19 weeks}

Oh The Lord is good!!!

That is where I am right now. Hehe. God answered some prayer today and I am once again in awe!
Friends, if you are waiting for an answer to pray - do not give up! Just continue to pray and praise Him for His goodness!

Aaannndddd here is a baby bumpdate!



How Far along: 19 weeks!

Size Of Baby: the size of a mango

Maternity Clothes: not yet but my aunt just bought some! Yay!

Stretch Marks: not any yet

Weight Gain: 11 whole pounds

Sleep: actually pretty good. I was feeling quite hot the other night but I think we had too many blankets.

Best Moment of the Week: Husby laid his head on my tummy and he kicked! Martin couldn't feel it but I could!

Movement: more and more.... And it's more distinct. I can't tell what is him and what is me.

Cravings: spaghetti! Tonight I finally got some!

Gender: ALL BOY!!!!

Belly Button In or Out: in

Wedding Ring on or Off: on

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: no, praise God

What I Miss: Starbucks..... Hehe.

What I am Looking Forward to: decorating the nursery... And feeling him on the outside

Nursery: starting to get ideas

Emotions: just in awe. Excited. Humbled

What baby is up to: his bones are starting to harden and he is covered in vernix which protects his sensitive skin.

Bumpdate {17 weeks}

I hope your weekends are going great!
Husby and I just moved to a new place and so we have been packing, hauling, and unpacking this weekend. The new house is in jambles and the old house is a wreck!
But today we went to church and are going to relax and then back to the grind tomorrow. (:

Here is the baby bumpdate for this week. (:


How Far along: 17 weeks! Yay!!!

Size Of Baby: baby is about 5 inches... Somewhere near the size of an onion, or a turnip.

Maternity Clothes: leggings and yoga pants are my friends. Shirts are still pretty comfy though... As long as they stretch or are lose.

Stretch Marks: none yet!

Weight Gain: uh... I actually haven't weighed myself this week. But I will next week at my appointment.

Sleep: sleep is still the same with some vivid dreams and tossing and turning.

Best Moment of the Week: feeling baby v move!!! It's not all the time, and totally not super distinct but it's there. Teeny tiny little popcorn pops in my tummy. Hehe

Movement: hehe. A little. Sometimes I still get confused which movement is gas, hunger, or baby. Lol

Cravings: the other day I was watching Throw Down With Bobby Flay on food network (I ALWAYS watch food network) and the guy made hot dogs with Mac n cheese on it. I then got OBSESSED and finally had some! Lol pretty good! Lol

Gender: Wednesday we will know!! Eeeee!!!

Belly Button In or Out: in (:

Wedding Ring on or Off: while we were packing, I actually did have to take my rings off. I guess I was swelling a tad bit.

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: nothing making me sick (: except maybe unpacking hehe

What I Miss: can't really think of anything that I miss a whole bunch. (:

What I am Looking Forward to: finding out the gender, picking a name, buying stuff

Nursery: we will start looking into more ideas next week. We have the baby room though! Now we just need to decorate!

Emotions: happy, excited, blessed, a little nervous, overjoyed, and cheerful

What baby is up to: baby v has mastered the yawn! And also flips, kicks, and somersaults!
Baby V's nervous system is also maturing and strengthening quite quickly.
Baby's hearing is also getting more in tune. (:

Baby bumps and love. -Mrs V

16 week bumpdate

Well we are at another week of this wonderful pregnancy!!!! (: Only a couple more weeks until we found out if baby V is a prince or princess! (Any guesses?)

Baby bumpdate

How Far along: 16 weeks (and 1 day)

Size Of Baby: baby is the size of an avocado

Maternity Clothes: not yet, but since nothing fits I think I will go shopping this weekend.

Stretch Marks: nope (:

Weight Gain: 7 whole pounds

Sleep: eh, not the best but I feel bad for my husby who has to work early after I toss and turn all night.

Best Moment of the Week: my husband having his nightly conversations with baby. Hehe.

Movement: not yet. I THOUGHT I might have felt something -- but still not sure if it was baby or not.

Cravings: nothing really this week actually.. Anything on food network haha

Gender: we don't know yet (:

Belly Button In or Out: in

Wedding Ring on or Off: on

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: nothing, praise God

What I Miss: hmmm... My pants maybe. Hehe

What I am Looking Forward to: finding out baby's gender!!!

Nursery: I am slowly looking at things. I will do more looking when we found out the gender

Emotions: disbelief. Haha this week I have just been in shock thinking "I am REALLY pregnant! I have a tiny person growing inside of me. Is this real?" Lol

What baby is up to: baby V can hear outside noises (so baby is listening up when daddy face his nightly talk), baby also is practicing their sucking and swallowing. And baby now is starting to get fat. (:

Growing in love -Monica

14 week bumpdate

Hi everyone! Mr. V and I had our first appointment for baby V and it was absolutely unbelievable!!! I am in complete awe of God in this whole pregnancy!

So my expected due date changed from August 8 to August 1! So now I am 14 weeks!

Lets have a bumpdate!

How Far along: 14 weeks 3 days (hi second trimester)

Size Of Baby: this week baby is the size of lemon.

Maternity Clothes: I need to buy some! Pants are no longer even bearable!

Stretch Marks: nope

Weight Gain: 4.5 lbs!

Sleep: it hasn't been wonderful. I have been tossing and turning a lot, hoping it doesn't last.

Best Moment of the Week: seeing and hearing the baby! It was just so so breathtaking. I really thought I was going to cry -- but I didn't. Hehe. The only words I could say were "wow" though. Lol

Movement: not yet. Excited for that day.

Cravings: I have been really wanting clam chowder.... My sister just won the people's choice award at the chowder cook off in her hometown in California a couple weeks ago and I so want some!!!

Gender: we will find out February 27!

Belly Button In or Out: in (;

Wedding Ring on or Off: completely on.

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: nothing (:

What I Miss: uh.... Nothing. Haha. Maybe fitting in my pants -- but it's a small price to pay!

What I am Looking Forward to: finding out the gender!!! Can't wait to pick out names and buy some stuff

Nursery: nothing yet... Trying to look up ideas.

Emotions: Hmm, I feel very blessed and just happy. In awe. Beautifully overwhelmed.

What baby is up to: baby v is kicking, curling toes, and moving their arms and legs. Little hairs are growing on their teeny little head. Baby V's are now placed perfectly on the side of the head too!

Happy weekend lovelies! {and go NINERS!}

10 week bumpdate

Hi lovelies!!! I have decided to take you all on this beautiful journey of pregnancy with me! I am so excited to share my growing heart (and tummy) with you all!
I am going to TRY to be more creative with my pictures and do them weekly! Here goes!

How Far along: 10 weeks (well today I am 10 weeks 4 day but when this picture was taken I was 10 weeks)

Size Of Baby: according to the What To Expect app baby is the size of a lime - about 2 inches. But thebump.com says baby is the size of a prune.

Maternity Clothes: not quite yet. My jeans are snug and I would much rather wear leggings (or yoga pants). I know a lot of it is bloat though.

Stretch Marks: nope(:

Weight Gain: about 1.5 lbs

Sleep: I want to sleep all the time! But these crazy dreams make it difficult!

Best Moment of the Week: getting all my insurance approved so I can schedule my first Appointment! Insurance was taking a little longer then I wanted but everything went through and we were able to schedule our first appointment!

Movement: baby is too little.

Cravings: currently I think my cravings are suggestive. If someone talks about cupcakes then I really want a cupcake. If I see a commercial for Chinese food then I craving Chinese food. I have noticed that I do want sweeter things more then normal though.

Gender: I think baby is a boy, husby thinks baby is a girl.

Belly Button In or Out: in

Wedding Ring on or Off: on

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: nothing! I have been totally blessed with no real morning sickness. In the very beginning if I didn't eat then I would feel sick, but I don't even have that anymore.

What I Miss: hmmm... I cannot really think of anything I truly miss. I miss not crying when I watch certain commercials. Hehe

What I am Looking Forward to: our first appointment on Thursday!!!

Nursery: nothing yet but I am so excited to decorate one!

Emotions: just feeling very very blessed. I know I have said it a kajillion (ya .. That's A LOT) times but I do! I feel so blessed to be carrying this precious life!

What's baby up to: little baby V's hair follicles are forming and teeny nail beds are also developing. Baby can also do somersaults! Kidneys are fully functioning too.

(:

Baby love - Monica