The boy who grew before our eyes....literally
Theres really not much to say about this perfect specimen that our boy turned out to be - except he's well that, perfect. The kid has completely blown our minds this past year taking on milestone after milestone all on his own. Last summer, at 2 1/2 years old he decided to potty train all by himself with no turning back. I was so not ready. I mean, yea, diapers suck and they are expensive, but so does potty training. This kid made it so easy! One day he literally said I want to go on the toilet - and the rest is history! He has the most random accidents in the middle of the night but they are so far and few! We are so proud. Then, a few weeks ago, for shits and giggles I decided to take off his swim gear in the pool and let him practice swimming with me. Within 4 hours, literally, he was pushing me away saying "Let me do it by myself". Now, he's swimming to and from the deep end, doing canon balls and diving to the bottom for toys. He's acting like he had months of swim training. Nope, just a few hours with mommy and daddy!! And of course talking, the kid doesn't stop! He is still in speech therapy for correction and the way he pronounces but he's full on...TALKING. Sometimes to the point we are almost asking him to shhhh for a minute - but we would never - haha! He completed his first year of school and got "best behaved" in his class. He is the most loving, sweet, talkative boy and we are just so proud of him!!!! We can't wait to see what this next year has in store for him.
This boy...
What can I say about what Kole is doing now a days. Oh boy. Lets see - As far as eating, there is nothing that this kid will not eat. He is taking after his sister. He wants to eat, snack, nibble...all.day.long. He is doing some of the cutest things now. If you ask him where certain parts of his body are...he points to them and giggles. Nose, belly button, tongue, toes...he even will pick up his shoes and try to put them on himself! He claps hands at himself when he is happy about something he did. He is OBSESSED with Peter Pan. He will watch that movie from start to finish without making a PEEP. It's the funniest thing and now the joke of all our friends. We are still doing Rivertots on Thursday's with all of his friends and he loves it so much. We cant wait for the summer to start so we can be swimming everyday!!!
Can this face be any cuter?
HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY BABY BOY!!!!!
Happiest First Birthday to Kole Michael Fowler! Has it really been a year? 365 days. It sure has and what an amazing year it has been!!! You are the sweetest boy and such a pure JOY to have around! Lets talk about some things 12 months bring now!
Walking, Pointing to something you want, Still saying Dada, Eating everything and anything possible. Some of your favorites are meatballs, avocado and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. You LOVE dancing, Mickey Mouse...of course and doing anything that involes toy balls.
We love you so much buddy and hope you have the best best birthday weekend possible!!!!!
Walking, Pointing to something you want, Still saying Dada, Eating everything and anything possible. Some of your favorites are meatballs, avocado and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. You LOVE dancing, Mickey Mouse...of course and doing anything that involes toy balls.
We love you so much buddy and hope you have the best best birthday weekend possible!!!!!
11 months YOUNG!!!
Taking these monthly pictures arent as easy as they used to be!! All he wants to do is get up and run :)
We are not fully walking yet - but still take a ton of steps here and there. Still chillin' with ONE bottom tooth - haha! Although, there are two coming in on the top. Sleeping like 13 hours a night - without a peep in between. Napping from 10-12:00/12:30 and back down around 2:30 for another hour or two. Eating everything and everything. His favorites still remain squash, peanut butter & jelly and now avacado. He cant get enough!
Can you believe my little guy is going to be ONE in just a few weeks!!! Between moving, packing & unpacking - I barely got the invitations out for people here in time. Here is a glimpse of what his birthday party will like :) Mickey Mouse here we come!
Walking {10/16/12}
So since about 4 weeks ago - Kole has been taking a few steps here and there. Here's a video of one of the first times :) Don't mind what looks like a dress - his onesie wasnt buttoned up haha :)
10 months old...
I feel like I have been so terrible with updating Kole's month to month information. I get as far as the pictures and then life just gets busy. I guess its a good thing though. Im actually living in the moment and enoying it all instead of sitting on the computer :) This year is literally flying by and I just cant believe in 2 short months Kole will have been in this world a YEAR. I still think of him sometimes as a newborn. I forget that it was 7 months ago he was sleeping in our bed - waking up every 3 hours still and only drinking milk. Now, he's sleeping 12-13 hours a night - solid. Eating everyting you can imagine. Baby food is a thing of the past. We sometimes keep it in the house because when his teeth hurt { oh. thats another thing. 10 months old he just got his first tooth. haha } - anyways, when his teeth hurt, he doesnt like many foods. On normal days, he will have a waffle and a fruit for breakfast, anything and everything for lunch - and as long as its not spicy or something like steak, he eats what we are eating for dinner. Every few hours he drinks his 6 oz bottle of formula and is addicted to coconut water! He is still crawling like a crazy man, standing without holding on, and has taken ONE step. Not enough to call it walking, or even say hes taking steps but i dont think we are very far. He's in 9 month clothes, size 3-4 shoe and a size 3 diaper. He is 22 pounds and 32 inches tall!!! Last week at the doctor he measured in the 65% percentile for weight and 98% for height. Shocking huh? On Thursday Kole will finally get his eye fixed. It's a very fast and easy surgery, but we are still nervous for our little boy. Im so happy he wont have the gook running out of his eye anymore! Here is a picture of K and the ladies at mommy and me! When daddy gets home from work we will have our 10 month photo shoot and upload those pictures :)
9 MONTH OLD!!!!
We have a FIRST WORD!!!! Drumroll please........... Of course, it's...DADA.
8 months old!!!!
Some 8 months old fun facts :
20 Pounds 5 ounces and crazy tall, CRAWLING..I call it baby running, clapping hands, sleeping from 8-5 then back to bed till 7, Eating REAL food 3 times a day - and lots of milk in between!! , Still only watches { but is obsessed with } Mickey Mouse, Had another first holiday - July 4th, Wearing size 6-9 months in clothes and a size 2 in shoe and is still the best little lover boy baby ever!!! We love you big guy :)
Look at me...I crawl!!!!
Model Baby!!!!!
I love FOOD.
All kinds. I have to say - one amazing thing about this baby - is his love of food. Squash, pears, apples, peas, sweet potatoes...you name it..he loves it.
7 Months Young!
Happy 7 months!
It's hard for me to believe that we are now closer to celebrating your first birthday, then we are to when you were born. With Jordyn, time for sure flew by - but this time around its no joke. I have no idea where time has gone. I try - and do - cherish every single minute but it just seems to pass faster than I can keep up with. I wouldnt change any single minute of the days for anything though. We still have our weekly dates to mommy and me every wednesday, you are now enjoying the park days more because you get to sit up and actually play, food is your best friend, and the dog is your second. Bathtime is becoming so funny because all you want to do is swim and it seems you have a whole new found love for nap time. You are trying to crawl and think its hysterical when you fall over. Your giggle is the cutest thing in this entire world, and your thighs are the yummiest :)
Mommy and Daddy went away for 3 days this past weekend and you and your sissy stayed with FAB and Grandma. I heard you were both angels and I didnt expect anything less. Im a day behind on taking your "Monthy" picture but thats on the agenda for tomorrow :). Heres a few pictures of what lifes been like the past month!
Mommy and Daddy went away for 3 days this past weekend and you and your sissy stayed with FAB and Grandma. I heard you were both angels and I didnt expect anything less. Im a day behind on taking your "Monthy" picture but thats on the agenda for tomorrow :). Heres a few pictures of what lifes been like the past month!
3 days shy of 7 months - 18 1/2 pounds and 27 inches of pure joy and about to crawl any day!
Im a big boy who sits up.
So here we are. A little over 6 1/2 months and hitting more milestones than I can keep up with. We are now sitting up full time. Its the cutest thing in the entire world - but the craziest at the same time. I have to say, it makes a WORLD of a difference when it comes to the kids playing. Kole cant get enough of sitting around a circle of toys and playing with Jordyn....and she cant get enough of stealing his toys! He is also teething...like CRAZY. Drool...fever...screams...drool...runny nose...and more drool. Im waiting for any day now for a shiny white tooth to pop through! We are still sleeping like a champ, now wearing 6 month clothes, napping twice a day, eating squash, bananas, cereal and sweet potatoes and loving every minute and bite of that! :)
Happy 6 Months KMF <3
6 months!!!! Halfway to one. Oh the little boy who has stollen my heart. You are getting so big and just the funniest little baby ever. You are now sitting up all by yourself, you have no teeth but chew on anything you can and drool like a monster! You are now eating food TWICE a day! ( AH! ). So far you have tried { and loved } squash - pears - bananas and sweet potatoes. At the doctor on Wednesday - 5/16 - you were 17 pounds 6 ounces and 27 inches. BIG BOY!!!!! You love laughing with your sister, your bouncer chair, blowing rasberries, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and your toes. You are still sleeping awesome - bedtime is around 7:30 and you get up maybe once to eat! Mommy daddy and sissy have no complaints - you are just an absolute JOY to be around!!!! Happy Half Birthday boobs. We love you so much
The silly faces of Kole
5 months and 3 weeks old!
Happy 5 months!
Stats : Sleeping great, Getting up about once, maybe twice to eat at the most, 15 pounds 15 ounces, eating about every 2 hours and will try cereal for the first time - TOMORROW!. New things : Sucking on your hands so bad you end up with an entire fist in your mouth. Rolling around back to front back to front. Laughing at your sister and COOing up a storm!
Beware : This video will make you pee your pants laughing. Mixed with the rain outside a few days ago and the fact I was so over-tired, singing like an idiot only comes natural to me :)
Who are you and what have you done with my baby?
I wont even talk about the fact how time is flying by - ive given up. It just is! But man, is this baby growing up FAST!!!! Last night he showed Todd and I just how awesome his army crawling skills are. I dont think "crawling" will be here anytime soon - but the belly flat - knees up - scooting across the floor - is here - and it makes mommy sad!!! I was just telling Todd the other day, how when I hold him now - its so different. I cant cradle him anymore, I hold him on my hip - like a big boy. He is so strong and so full of life. He is grabbing, throwing, chewing his toes, rolling over, giggling...everything that I didnt expect from my "baby" who isnt even 5 months old!! He's sleeping so good, napping like a champ, and eating like a happy precious baby. Like all newborns - the first few weeks/months were ruff - but I can now say I have the happiest { not so little } baby.
Some almost-5-months-not-so-accurate-stats : At mommy and me 2 weeks ago you weighed at 15 pounds 8 ounces! Not 100% how accurate that is - but I sure do love your little porker butt :) Eating about every 2-2 1/2 hours now - wearing 3-6 month clothes and size 1 { almost 2! } shoe :)
Some almost-5-months-not-so-accurate-stats : At mommy and me 2 weeks ago you weighed at 15 pounds 8 ounces! Not 100% how accurate that is - but I sure do love your little porker butt :) Eating about every 2-2 1/2 hours now - wearing 3-6 month clothes and size 1 { almost 2! } shoe :)
4 Months and Counting...
Rasberries and Rolling Over
I cant really say that rolling over is a 4 month milestone because you literally did that at your 1 week check up - but now, its what you do for fun. While blowing rasberries I might add. Those are your 2 new FAVORITE things to do. I have to say, these past 4 weeks have been the most dramatic transformation in your growth and your personality. Which you have such a big one of! You smile at the SITE of somebody smiling at you - and your giggle is out of this world. You coo back and forth with daddy and I, and get the sweetest smile on your face when your sister talks to you. You are still obsessed with your hands, and are just now realizing those little things on your feet - your cute little toes, taste delicious. Im waiting for the day I turn around and you have them in your mouth by yourself. You are still eating every hour and a half - but we have now started to spoil you here and there with some formula { Which makes for awesome nap times }. Your sleeping is off and on - you will go 4 days in a row sleeping 8-8 then, like last night - go to bed at 8 and wake at 12 - 2 4 & 6. I havent quite figured it out yet - but thats okay. Im perfectly happy waking up to your sweet little coo.
You took your 2nd Disney trip this past month. You are one lucky little boy! You are weighing about 14 1/2 pounds and are 25 inches tall. Long and lean just like your sister was!
Keep smiling baby boy and staying as sweet as you are - we couldnt love you anymore!!!!!!!!
You took your 2nd Disney trip this past month. You are one lucky little boy! You are weighing about 14 1/2 pounds and are 25 inches tall. Long and lean just like your sister was!
Keep smiling baby boy and staying as sweet as you are - we couldnt love you anymore!!!!!!!!
2-16-12 - Our sweet baby is 3 months old
Please tell me where 3 months has gone. I know it has by the grey hairs I have and the house that now looks like a toys r us bomb went off - but when I say 3 months outloud, it sounds like a million years. Things have been really great with our newest addition around. He's such a great baby - with the occasional cry. He eats 12 billion times a day - sometimes I feel like a slave to my own body! But thats okay - its all worth it :) We are now attending mommy and me every single week - I think he loves it, I know I do!
Some of your favorite things buddy : Sucking on your hands, you do it all day, everyday. Mickey Mouse - go figure, but when it comes on the TV you are silent, Mommy. It has been confirmed you are a mommys boy through and through. You will cry for 30 mins straight with daddy - but the second I pick you up, you fall sound asleep. You are still sleeping in our room, and we swear someday you will make it into that beautiful room we made for you haha. Just not yet ;) Mommy isnt ready. Your smile could kill - its more like a little flirt and your thighs are starting to get chunky, like that big sister of yours.
They say when you see somebody everyday - its hard to see them getting big. Its like you dont even notice. Well I guess when you look at pictures together like this one, you really see the change! Happy 3 months Baby Boy. Time to start planning that birthday party of yours huh? ;)
Some of your favorite things buddy : Sucking on your hands, you do it all day, everyday. Mickey Mouse - go figure, but when it comes on the TV you are silent, Mommy. It has been confirmed you are a mommys boy through and through. You will cry for 30 mins straight with daddy - but the second I pick you up, you fall sound asleep. You are still sleeping in our room, and we swear someday you will make it into that beautiful room we made for you haha. Just not yet ;) Mommy isnt ready. Your smile could kill - its more like a little flirt and your thighs are starting to get chunky, like that big sister of yours.
They say when you see somebody everyday - its hard to see them getting big. Its like you dont even notice. Well I guess when you look at pictures together like this one, you really see the change! Happy 3 months Baby Boy. Time to start planning that birthday party of yours huh? ;)
Someone is growing up way to fast!!
Kole's Birthday twin - Only a few hours apart!!!
HAPPY 2 MONTHS! 1-16-12
10 Pounds 12 Ounces. Goes to bed happily at 8:30 - wakes up for a quick snack at 3:30 and back to bed until 7:00 ish. Starting to smile - alot, and LOVES to hold hands. He will grab onto anything in site. The most cuddly lovable little brother Jordyn
7 weeks and growing...
Our not so little pickle :
Tall & Skinny - thats what you are. You take after your daddy, thats for sure. I was SO pleased today when the doctor told me you weighed 10 pounds 5 ounces! He was beyond happy & shocked too. You sure are growing fast and oh so cute. Mommy and Daddy are super thankful you are becoming a great sleeper like your sister. You go to bed about 9ish - wake up around 2, and head back to bed till about 6. After that they are cat naps all day long - but ill take those cuddling moments any day. You are LOVING music. I can play pandora and clean the entire house without hearing a peep from you as long as there is some good country playing in your ear! We just took you to Disney for your first time and boy was that a blast. You had a smile on your face the entire day - you were the perfect little boy! We love you mucho and cant wait for your 2 month birthday party next week. Complete with Mommy, Daddy, Jordyn, Jackson and cupcakes :)
Tall & Skinny - thats what you are. You take after your daddy, thats for sure. I was SO pleased today when the doctor told me you weighed 10 pounds 5 ounces! He was beyond happy & shocked too. You sure are growing fast and oh so cute. Mommy and Daddy are super thankful you are becoming a great sleeper like your sister. You go to bed about 9ish - wake up around 2, and head back to bed till about 6. After that they are cat naps all day long - but ill take those cuddling moments any day. You are LOVING music. I can play pandora and clean the entire house without hearing a peep from you as long as there is some good country playing in your ear! We just took you to Disney for your first time and boy was that a blast. You had a smile on your face the entire day - you were the perfect little boy! We love you mucho and cant wait for your 2 month birthday party next week. Complete with Mommy, Daddy, Jordyn, Jackson and cupcakes :)
Happy First New Years Eve to me!
6 weeks old & First Christmas!
5 weeks old! : But my favorite part....Blonde hair, blue eyes, gorgeous lips....Can't at least one of my kids look like me? haha :)
One Month Old.
4 weeks. 1 month. 744 hours...translation : I cant believe how much time has passed already. You have experienced your first Holiday - Thanksgiving, and you are enjoying all of the fun things that lead to your second Holiday - Christmas! We have had many ice cream dates out, trips to the park, and your first trip to the mall. We even had a one month old birthday party for you. Complete with mommy, daddy, Jordyn, Jackson, to-go food, cake, cupcakes, singing and candles :) At your one month check up you were up to 8 pounds 4 ounces and 22 inches long. We love you little buddy - and can't wait for the next billion fun days to come
3 weeks old and counting.......
Our newest little buddy. You are 3 weeks old!!!!! As much as I hate to watch the time fly by , and I literally am taken back by the fact its been 3 weeks - We are all loving you more every single day and we are enjoying all of the new and exciting things you are doing. At your 3 week dr appt yesterday you were 8 pounds 3 ounces - getting big my little friend!!! You are still sleeping like crazy during the day - and getting up every 2-3 hours in the middle of the night to eat. You love your little bouncer and watching the little monkey go up and down. We love you so much and are so excited for your first holiday season!! Just wait until you see how spoiled you get by all of the grandparents :)
Kole 2 weeks old :)
Welcome to the world KOLE MICHAEL FOWLER!!!
He is here! Our second born, first son, Jordyn's little brother - Kole, is here! He weighed 7 Pounds 14 Ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long and arrived at 7:48 am. He is perfect in every single way! Jordyn is in love and has a new best friend for life. Today, he is 6 days old and already I cant believe that that much time has passed. Here is how our week has gone so far...
Wednesday morning we had to be at the hospital by 5:00. So naturally, we didnt get much sleep - at all. I was up at 3:30 washing and blowdrying my hair and making sure we had everything ready to go! It was kind of easy and exciting knowing exactly what time we had to be there - gives you that feeling of security and sense of being so prepared. We got to the hospital, checked into the desk and we were in a room within 5 mins. I was still pretty much calm at this point and just kept telling myself - all was going to be okay! ( Reason being - I didnt want to have a panic attack like last time, and have them knock me out ). 15 mins later I was hooked up, IV was in and we were laying in the dark with the soothing sounds of Koles heartbeat on the monitor :)
Fast forward to 7:00 and I was walking myself into a BRIGHT - WHITE -and COLD operating room. My friends that had scheduled c sections before warned me how scary this part was. ( again - I had one with Jordyn but I was pretty much put to sleep ). They had Todd leave the room for the first few minutes while I got my spinal. This is the part that I was the MOST scared for and turns out, it was the easiest part. A tiny needle that literally takes 5 seconds to use and 10 seconds to numb my body completely. Todd comes in, im numb - and boom, within a few mins - they are starting.
The sense of being 100% dead weight and not be able to feel ANYTHING is something I cant explain. Unlike an epidural - with a spinal, everything from basically your chest down is no longer under control. Since I was so nervous, I was breathing so heavily which is something you cant really do.
Thank God for Todd. Thats all I have to say. I wont go into details of the surgery - things i felt, or didnt feel - because who really needs to read that. But all I can say is I have the best most amazingly supportive husband there is. I couldnt get enough of the million times Todd told me he was proud of me - and how much he loved me. It was like it was just us, and nobody else in the room. At 7:48 - we heard the cry. A LOUD beautiful healthy cry. Kole was here! I screamed I did it - kissed Todd and cried my eyes out. Todd, got a little dizzy so he stepped out of the room :) I got to kiss my baby boy, get closed up and off I went to the recovery room! From what I heard, and pictures Ive seen, Jordyns 1st siteing of Kole was EXACTLY how I pictured it. It brought tears to my eyes - and still does 6 days later. Here are 2 pictures Blair snapped the second Jordyn saw him
Wednesday morning we had to be at the hospital by 5:00. So naturally, we didnt get much sleep - at all. I was up at 3:30 washing and blowdrying my hair and making sure we had everything ready to go! It was kind of easy and exciting knowing exactly what time we had to be there - gives you that feeling of security and sense of being so prepared. We got to the hospital, checked into the desk and we were in a room within 5 mins. I was still pretty much calm at this point and just kept telling myself - all was going to be okay! ( Reason being - I didnt want to have a panic attack like last time, and have them knock me out ). 15 mins later I was hooked up, IV was in and we were laying in the dark with the soothing sounds of Koles heartbeat on the monitor :)
Fast forward to 7:00 and I was walking myself into a BRIGHT - WHITE -and COLD operating room. My friends that had scheduled c sections before warned me how scary this part was. ( again - I had one with Jordyn but I was pretty much put to sleep ). They had Todd leave the room for the first few minutes while I got my spinal. This is the part that I was the MOST scared for and turns out, it was the easiest part. A tiny needle that literally takes 5 seconds to use and 10 seconds to numb my body completely. Todd comes in, im numb - and boom, within a few mins - they are starting.
The sense of being 100% dead weight and not be able to feel ANYTHING is something I cant explain. Unlike an epidural - with a spinal, everything from basically your chest down is no longer under control. Since I was so nervous, I was breathing so heavily which is something you cant really do.
Thank God for Todd. Thats all I have to say. I wont go into details of the surgery - things i felt, or didnt feel - because who really needs to read that. But all I can say is I have the best most amazingly supportive husband there is. I couldnt get enough of the million times Todd told me he was proud of me - and how much he loved me. It was like it was just us, and nobody else in the room. At 7:48 - we heard the cry. A LOUD beautiful healthy cry. Kole was here! I screamed I did it - kissed Todd and cried my eyes out. Todd, got a little dizzy so he stepped out of the room :) I got to kiss my baby boy, get closed up and off I went to the recovery room! From what I heard, and pictures Ive seen, Jordyns 1st siteing of Kole was EXACTLY how I pictured it. It brought tears to my eyes - and still does 6 days later. Here are 2 pictures Blair snapped the second Jordyn saw him
They had me in the recovery room for about 2 hours where they had to monitor me and sure that the feeling in my body started to come back. Every few mins they checked my blood pressure and asked me a million questions. The most exciting part, was when they finally brought the baby into see me!!! Although loopy and in a ton of pain, it was the most amazing few mins of my entire life. Here is our first picture, as a family of four....Of course, Jordyn isnt looking at the camera - but we cant have everything! ( She was way to into starring at him - which is fine with us!! :) )
11/9/11 - Kole's last doctor appt in my belly!
So it is almost here. The end of my 2nd pregnancy. It gives me chills to write this post. It could be my last time having a little one in my tummy. We always said we would have 2 or 3 - But thats a long time away to be thinking about that. 39 weeks - wow. I have carried a little baby, you, Kole. For 39 weeks. I just cant believe it has been that long - and I feel like it was just yesterday we found out we were pregnant. Alot has happened this year, which is why I think it feels time has gone by so fast.
Yesterdays doctor appt was so emotional for me. Todd, in the 2 pregnacies, has never missed a doctor appt. Maybe one, but I couldnt even remember when that was. He was out of town for a work meeting that only happens once a year, for barely 24 hours. It just so happened to be the day of our last appt. All went well, and I had the best little girl with me. She kept asking "Are we going to see Kole in the machine?" I love when she asks that. Before she knows it, she will be holding him in just a few days.
Everything went really great. It seemed a little weird to say to my doctor "Ok, so...ill see you Wednesday"! Since its a scheduled c-section there really isnt anything but us to do but show up to the hospital - at 5 am I might add! Here a few final stats from the doctor:
Kole - Approx 7 Pounds 14 Ounces as of yesterday. They said he should be around 8-8 1/2, So we will see if they are right. The doctor said he is tall - which isnt a shocker for me. Have you seen my hubby? :) I ended at 162 Pounds and have not gained any weight in over 3 weeks - the baby has been taking it all :) So I can officially say I have gained 35 pounds. I can't believe it. With Jordyn - I started at 123 and ended up somewhere in the 170s. I guess its true, I was ALOT more active this time because I have been chasing a 2 1/2 year old around for 9 months.
I will miss being pregnant. I really will. I thought Jordyns pregnancy was easy, which It was, but this one was 100 times easier. They say its the difference between a boy and a girl - I dont know what it is, but there were a alot of differences. At 38/39 weeks with Jordyn I was swollen. I mean, SWOLLEN. It was a joke. I could barely walk with my sausage toes and cankles - and there was NO way I could have sported my wedding ring at that time. Now, I have zero swelling ( of course if i walk for hours, they swell, but whos feet dont! ). I will miss the kicking in my belly and the movement. It's one thing that makes this whole thing so special. It's my body and my choices that keep you safe, and theres no better feeling in the world. I will miss when Todd walks in from work, rubbing my belly at the same time I get my hello kiss. Most of all, I will miss Jordyns reaction to this. She is so in love with my belly, its the cutest thing in the world. She may not get 100% whats going on, but she sure does know. She knows that her brother, Kole, is in Mommys belly and that you always have to "be careful" when playing around it. She really is going to be the best big sister and I just cannot wait. I will also miss the glowing feeling. I just love being pregnant. Knowing god has blessed me to be able to, I just have felt so so so lucky.
A few things I wont miss. My restrictions on food. Ugh, you know I love my food and after 2 pregnancies, I have been so good. No sushi, no cheeses ( certain ones ), no lunch meat, no REAL coffee....all the yumminess I love. I wont miss people's stupid remarks. Yes, I said it, stupid remarks. Like " WOW - is that twins". Really? I mean - half the people saying that to me, shouldnt be saying anything to anybody at all - If you know what I mean! Im also not going to miss how much people need to remind us how HARD life is with 2. It's kinda sad that most of the people that tell me, are mothers and fathers of more than 1 - and the way they talk about it, I feel like saying, Why did you even have kids in the first place? TRUST ME - We know its going to be hard, we know life is going to change, but thats why we wanted another kid. WE WANTED LIFE TO CHANGE - We love this and just cant wait to see what it has in store for us. Its not going to be perfect, its not going to be easy, its going to be amazing. Bottom line. There are going to be terribly hard times, and also times I think I cant do this, but I thought that with 1, and now I cant imagine life before being a mom. So as much as I appreciate advice, and sometimes ask for it - The initial "Wow - 2 kids, good luck" is so beyond un called for. We all have our own way of doing things, and our own outlook on how things should be and if some people were just a little bit more positive, this world would be a better place!
So to end this post - I just have to say, thank you to everybody that has been there. You are the same people that were there for Jordyns pregnancy and I could not have done this without you all.. Especially Todd. I really dont know how I got so lucky. You are the greatest, most thoughtful dad and husband any girl could ask f I know Todd and I, and Im sure you all are too, but I am praying for a smooth, safe and easy hospital stay and recory this time. That was the scariest week of my life and Im so beyond grateful I can look back and laugh - bc now im sitting here watching Dora starring at Jordyn laugh and drink her chocolate milk. We truly have the best family in the world, and the best friends. I couldnt ask for more, at all. :)
Yesterdays doctor appt was so emotional for me. Todd, in the 2 pregnacies, has never missed a doctor appt. Maybe one, but I couldnt even remember when that was. He was out of town for a work meeting that only happens once a year, for barely 24 hours. It just so happened to be the day of our last appt. All went well, and I had the best little girl with me. She kept asking "Are we going to see Kole in the machine?" I love when she asks that. Before she knows it, she will be holding him in just a few days.
Everything went really great. It seemed a little weird to say to my doctor "Ok, so...ill see you Wednesday"! Since its a scheduled c-section there really isnt anything but us to do but show up to the hospital - at 5 am I might add! Here a few final stats from the doctor:
Kole - Approx 7 Pounds 14 Ounces as of yesterday. They said he should be around 8-8 1/2, So we will see if they are right. The doctor said he is tall - which isnt a shocker for me. Have you seen my hubby? :) I ended at 162 Pounds and have not gained any weight in over 3 weeks - the baby has been taking it all :) So I can officially say I have gained 35 pounds. I can't believe it. With Jordyn - I started at 123 and ended up somewhere in the 170s. I guess its true, I was ALOT more active this time because I have been chasing a 2 1/2 year old around for 9 months.
I will miss being pregnant. I really will. I thought Jordyns pregnancy was easy, which It was, but this one was 100 times easier. They say its the difference between a boy and a girl - I dont know what it is, but there were a alot of differences. At 38/39 weeks with Jordyn I was swollen. I mean, SWOLLEN. It was a joke. I could barely walk with my sausage toes and cankles - and there was NO way I could have sported my wedding ring at that time. Now, I have zero swelling ( of course if i walk for hours, they swell, but whos feet dont! ). I will miss the kicking in my belly and the movement. It's one thing that makes this whole thing so special. It's my body and my choices that keep you safe, and theres no better feeling in the world. I will miss when Todd walks in from work, rubbing my belly at the same time I get my hello kiss. Most of all, I will miss Jordyns reaction to this. She is so in love with my belly, its the cutest thing in the world. She may not get 100% whats going on, but she sure does know. She knows that her brother, Kole, is in Mommys belly and that you always have to "be careful" when playing around it. She really is going to be the best big sister and I just cannot wait. I will also miss the glowing feeling. I just love being pregnant. Knowing god has blessed me to be able to, I just have felt so so so lucky.
A few things I wont miss. My restrictions on food. Ugh, you know I love my food and after 2 pregnancies, I have been so good. No sushi, no cheeses ( certain ones ), no lunch meat, no REAL coffee....all the yumminess I love. I wont miss people's stupid remarks. Yes, I said it, stupid remarks. Like " WOW - is that twins". Really? I mean - half the people saying that to me, shouldnt be saying anything to anybody at all - If you know what I mean! Im also not going to miss how much people need to remind us how HARD life is with 2. It's kinda sad that most of the people that tell me, are mothers and fathers of more than 1 - and the way they talk about it, I feel like saying, Why did you even have kids in the first place? TRUST ME - We know its going to be hard, we know life is going to change, but thats why we wanted another kid. WE WANTED LIFE TO CHANGE - We love this and just cant wait to see what it has in store for us. Its not going to be perfect, its not going to be easy, its going to be amazing. Bottom line. There are going to be terribly hard times, and also times I think I cant do this, but I thought that with 1, and now I cant imagine life before being a mom. So as much as I appreciate advice, and sometimes ask for it - The initial "Wow - 2 kids, good luck" is so beyond un called for. We all have our own way of doing things, and our own outlook on how things should be and if some people were just a little bit more positive, this world would be a better place!
So to end this post - I just have to say, thank you to everybody that has been there. You are the same people that were there for Jordyns pregnancy and I could not have done this without you all.. Especially Todd. I really dont know how I got so lucky. You are the greatest, most thoughtful dad and husband any girl could ask f I know Todd and I, and Im sure you all are too, but I am praying for a smooth, safe and easy hospital stay and recory this time. That was the scariest week of my life and Im so beyond grateful I can look back and laugh - bc now im sitting here watching Dora starring at Jordyn laugh and drink her chocolate milk. We truly have the best family in the world, and the best friends. I couldnt ask for more, at all. :)
We can officially say - We are having a baby NEXT WEEK!!!!
Here is a small recap of the past 9 months so far! I will be sure to complete this next week!
OUR POSITIVE TEST!!!
Weeks 6 7 8 & 9
Weeks 10 12 14 & 15
17 & 19
Weeks 20 & 22
Weeks 24 25 27 & 29
Weeks 30 32 33 & 35
38 weeks
Made it 37 weeks - 2 weeks aka 14 days aka 336 hours to go!
37 weeks! We officially have a full term baby! Even though I would love to have him NOW, 14 days will be here before we know it. Kole had a dr appt today - everything is perfect and right on time. These dr appts are getting easier and faster every single time we go. The baby is still very high, which is the same thing that happened with Jordyn. So there is pretty much no way I will go into labor myself before our scheduled c-section date.
Kole took another trip to GA this past weekend. Under circumstances we didnt wish for. His great-grandpa, Todd's grandpa passed away. I know he would haved loved to meet him, but he is watching from above! The trip up and back was pretty decent considering how far along I am. I actually was a trooper. I sat with my feet up which helped alot and drank a ton of water, but not enough to be the annoying "I have to pee" preggo in the backseat :)
Coming home took a toll on me though. Going from 90 degree weather to 30 back to 90, kicked my butt. I have been sick all week - and finally got a zpac from the dr to make me feel better! I need to get the sickies out now before my surgery!
Kole took another trip to GA this past weekend. Under circumstances we didnt wish for. His great-grandpa, Todd's grandpa passed away. I know he would haved loved to meet him, but he is watching from above! The trip up and back was pretty decent considering how far along I am. I actually was a trooper. I sat with my feet up which helped alot and drank a ton of water, but not enough to be the annoying "I have to pee" preggo in the backseat :)
Coming home took a toll on me though. Going from 90 degree weather to 30 back to 90, kicked my butt. I have been sick all week - and finally got a zpac from the dr to make me feel better! I need to get the sickies out now before my surgery!
36 1/2 Weeks! Only 2 1/2 weeks to GO!
35 weeks!!!
34w5d
34 weeks and 5 days - If you didnt know what that stood for! We are getting into the home stretch of things!!! 4 more weeks basically!!!
We saw both doctors today. Our perinatal doctor and the regular Obgyn. Everything is looking great and on track! Kole is approx 6 pounds 2 ounces - and should still be somewhere around 8 pounds when he arrives! I myself am up 30 pounds which ive NEVER been so excited about hearing "You have gained 30 pounds". At this point I wont be near what I gained with Jordyn.
This week I am going to focus on finishing washing all of his new clothes, packing our hospital bag, and making sure im stocked up on everything. Even though he is scheduled down to the minute - you never know what can happen and if you know me, you know I HAVE to have everything in order :)
We saw both doctors today. Our perinatal doctor and the regular Obgyn. Everything is looking great and on track! Kole is approx 6 pounds 2 ounces - and should still be somewhere around 8 pounds when he arrives! I myself am up 30 pounds which ive NEVER been so excited about hearing "You have gained 30 pounds". At this point I wont be near what I gained with Jordyn.
This week I am going to focus on finishing washing all of his new clothes, packing our hospital bag, and making sure im stocked up on everything. Even though he is scheduled down to the minute - you never know what can happen and if you know me, you know I HAVE to have everything in order :)
Ahoy! Im 33 weeks!
Kole went to Georgia - 32 weeks :)
30 Weeks 5 Days
I just got done shoving my face with a yummy cupcake - Jordyn is napping so its the perfect time to write about our dr appt :)
Kole is ( approx ) 4 pounds even! The dr did a ton of measurements and thats what he seems to be as of now. Which makes the estimation of his birth weight between 7 and 8 pounds. Jordyn weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces so that seems about right :)
I weigh 151 as of today - and I started at around 125. Which means I have gained around the 25 pound mark so far. I have about 7/8 weeks left - So we will see where I end up :) I really don't care or worry about it at all. I had no problem loosing the weight the first time, and in reality, ALL that matters is that the baby is healthy and on track - which he is :)
Grandma Jill came to this appt too which was fun!
Oh - and the best part, At this point with Jordyn I had gained a good amount more, hence, why I walked in and ate a cupcake right away ;)
Kole is ( approx ) 4 pounds even! The dr did a ton of measurements and thats what he seems to be as of now. Which makes the estimation of his birth weight between 7 and 8 pounds. Jordyn weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces so that seems about right :)
I weigh 151 as of today - and I started at around 125. Which means I have gained around the 25 pound mark so far. I have about 7/8 weeks left - So we will see where I end up :) I really don't care or worry about it at all. I had no problem loosing the weight the first time, and in reality, ALL that matters is that the baby is healthy and on track - which he is :)
Grandma Jill came to this appt too which was fun!
Oh - and the best part, At this point with Jordyn I had gained a good amount more, hence, why I walked in and ate a cupcake right away ;)
30 weeks - only 9 weeks to go!
I can't believe we only have 9 weeks left! Have I really been pregnant 30 weeks? It really does fly by - especially when you are occupied as we are with Jordyn! Speaking of - I think she is really getting the idea that she is going to be a big sister. It's the cutest thing in the world to see and hear her talk about Kole. She's always kissing my belly and randomlly giving me a big hug on my tummy - and always makes sure to include Kole in her "Goodnights". Alot of people keep asking me if I am worried about how she is going to be - I say, my only worry is that she is going to think this baby is ALL HERS. She's at the stage where everything is "mine mine mine", So i can only imagine that this will be the same. Which is reality, if fine with me. I rather her love him so much and want him all to herself than feel leftout and sad.
Im feeling really good right now. Im not sure on my weight gain because we havent been to the doctor in almost 4 weeks ( we go on the 19th ) but I dont feel like I havent gained that much more. I still have alot of energy but at times find it a little hard to breathe. It's actually when I have salty foods - my stomach gets really tight. Other than that - no complaints. Check back with me in a few weeks though ;)
The room is all finished and really just needs little things here and there. But the furniture is built, bedding is on, decor and scattered and all we need now is a little baby boy in there! :)
Im feeling really good right now. Im not sure on my weight gain because we havent been to the doctor in almost 4 weeks ( we go on the 19th ) but I dont feel like I havent gained that much more. I still have alot of energy but at times find it a little hard to breathe. It's actually when I have salty foods - my stomach gets really tight. Other than that - no complaints. Check back with me in a few weeks though ;)
The room is all finished and really just needs little things here and there. But the furniture is built, bedding is on, decor and scattered and all we need now is a little baby boy in there! :)
See, Kole is already a JETS fan :)
Happy 29 weeks! Kole going crazy :)
28 weeks!
Kole's 4D Pictures
25 1/2 weeks!
8/10/11
Wednesday - August 10th - Baby Kole Appt day! Everything is great - pretty uneventful appointment - except for the fact we waited 55 minutes - and saw the doctor for a total of 4 mins. I guess I cant complain - he looked, he saw, he said "he's perfect" - and it was time to go. Jordyn comes to the doctor with us sometimes which is always a hoot. Its basically me, waiting in the waiting room while Todd and Jordyn play peek a boo and race down the hallway until I yell "Its our turn" for them to come in. Next appointment will be alot more exciting. in 2 weeks we go back. Glucose test - Rhogam shot - and our 4D appt!! It's a little pricey - but its 45 mins of just us - the U/S tech and Kole - up close and personal. Im really excited and cant wait to share those pictures with everybody!
Cravings are the same. Im REALLY thirsty - all - the - time. Weight is at 144. Im feeling really energetic most days, and could sleep the other days. Furniture is ordered, bedding is purchased, walls are started to be decorated and the closet is growing :)
Cravings are the same. Im REALLY thirsty - all - the - time. Weight is at 144. Im feeling really energetic most days, and could sleep the other days. Furniture is ordered, bedding is purchased, walls are started to be decorated and the closet is growing :)
24 1/2 weeks - 14 weeks to go!
KMF : Im ready to meet you. Thats it for now :) We see you Wednesday at the doctor so I will be sure to update everybody after that appointment!
22 1/2 weeks :)
KICK KICK KICK!!!! 7/15/11
We hit a milestone little boy - we felt your first real kick! Last night your Aunt Blair had us over for a very yummy dinner, which was finished off with some of mommys favorite cupcakes from Sweet Surrender. When we got home, we did the usual with your sister - bath, book, bedtime. Just as we were laying down about to fall asleep - I felt you kick. I quickly grabbed daddys hand and sure enough, it was just in time! It was so perfect and reminded me just how special being pregnant really is. So, whats the verdict - you really love Fabs cooking or this is the start of an active 18 weeks to go :) Love you baby boy.
His room is coming along!!!!
Room is cleaned out - Painted - Chair rail is up - and a few things purchased :)
Next task : Pick out and purchase furniture :)
20 Weeks-a-cookin!
7/6/11
So Kole, you are 20 weeks cooked in there! Gosh that sounds so weird, but its true. Can you even believe my weekly website is saying you are the length of a banana! Its hard to think at the end of the pregnacy you will be the size of a watermelon. It's hard to picture that in my belly, but its all worth it ...every single pound of it! Speaking of pounds we had our monthly check up today. Mama is up 10 pounds to be exact at exactly 20 weeks. I dont remember ( I have it in a baby book - packed away in the closet somewhere ) how much and when I gained with Jordyn - but 10 pounds right now seems about right. I remember how FAST and QUICK all those last minute pounds got packed on at the end - and I sure do have alot more time to go. You look just perfect the doctor said. Growing beautiful, and your heartbeat is loud and clear.
We didnt want to blog about it last week because we were waiting on some blood tests to come back but we had just a teeny tiny scare at the doctor last week. They found something called a "Soft Marker" on the ultrasound - but long story short, it turned out to be nothing, and its something the doctor said we should have 100% no worrys about. Your c section is still scheduled and that shouldnt change and its all just the normal waiting game now.
Ive been thinking about so much lately. How long I will breastfeed with you, when Im going to put you in your crib, what bottles to use, everything. But going through this already once, one thing I learned, there is no right way, and no wrong way. We will grow along with you every moment of the way, and I know whatever path we take - will be the right one for us. Some people are so caught up in "whats in" they forget this is real life and that this is your decision to make.
Last night daddy started your room. Its coming along SO cute. We worked really hard in Jordyns room and are doing the same for you. The theme is Nautical and so far the colors are "Deep Blue Sea" and white. Grandma and I went shopping to start buying nick nacks here and there - that was the highlight of my week!
Some facts for this week : You experienced another holiday. July 4th. Im sure you enjoyed those loud bangs all night ;)
Mama's weight : Currently 136.
Cravings : All the same : FOOD haha.
So Kole, you are 20 weeks cooked in there! Gosh that sounds so weird, but its true. Can you even believe my weekly website is saying you are the length of a banana! Its hard to think at the end of the pregnacy you will be the size of a watermelon. It's hard to picture that in my belly, but its all worth it ...every single pound of it! Speaking of pounds we had our monthly check up today. Mama is up 10 pounds to be exact at exactly 20 weeks. I dont remember ( I have it in a baby book - packed away in the closet somewhere ) how much and when I gained with Jordyn - but 10 pounds right now seems about right. I remember how FAST and QUICK all those last minute pounds got packed on at the end - and I sure do have alot more time to go. You look just perfect the doctor said. Growing beautiful, and your heartbeat is loud and clear.
We didnt want to blog about it last week because we were waiting on some blood tests to come back but we had just a teeny tiny scare at the doctor last week. They found something called a "Soft Marker" on the ultrasound - but long story short, it turned out to be nothing, and its something the doctor said we should have 100% no worrys about. Your c section is still scheduled and that shouldnt change and its all just the normal waiting game now.
Ive been thinking about so much lately. How long I will breastfeed with you, when Im going to put you in your crib, what bottles to use, everything. But going through this already once, one thing I learned, there is no right way, and no wrong way. We will grow along with you every moment of the way, and I know whatever path we take - will be the right one for us. Some people are so caught up in "whats in" they forget this is real life and that this is your decision to make.
Last night daddy started your room. Its coming along SO cute. We worked really hard in Jordyns room and are doing the same for you. The theme is Nautical and so far the colors are "Deep Blue Sea" and white. Grandma and I went shopping to start buying nick nacks here and there - that was the highlight of my week!
Some facts for this week : You experienced another holiday. July 4th. Im sure you enjoyed those loud bangs all night ;)
Mama's weight : Currently 136.
Cravings : All the same : FOOD haha.
K.M.F <3
Hey there little buddy! We are almost half way there! Tomorrow is half way unitl your BIRTHDAY! Theres no way to explain how fast this time is going - I found out I was pregnant with you at 4 weeks. I will be 19 weeks tommorow and it feels like we just found out. Trust me, I am not complaining one bit. Even though I really do love being pregnant, I cant wait to meet you. I keep trying to guess what you will look like - your sister is so darn cute so im sure you are going to look just like her too :) We saw you at the doctor yesterday. All 10 fingers, 10 toes and all of your organs and bones growing perfectly. Daddy and I have really started to work on your room and your closet of clothes is quickly growing. Love you little guy and see you real soon!
Some mommy facts : Weight gain is a little slower this pregnacy, but i have no doubt it will catch up with me soon :) Im up about 6-7 pounds I think. I dont really have that many cravings besides my usual Kit Kat a day :) What I do enjoy though are my daily naps! When your sister sleeps, I sleep!
Some mommy facts : Weight gain is a little slower this pregnacy, but i have no doubt it will catch up with me soon :) Im up about 6-7 pounds I think. I dont really have that many cravings besides my usual Kit Kat a day :) What I do enjoy though are my daily naps! When your sister sleeps, I sleep!
Daddy's favorite picture of you so far :)
Mission Kole's room will begin soon! :)
So we have decided the theme on Koles room is going to be "Nautical". Just like Jordyns room, we want different and unique and not the cooker cutter baby room. For Koles room we totally have a vision of whites, light blues, ropes, fish net and all of that kind of stuff. We are super super excited to get it started!
We can tell who's side Blair is on in the NFL battle in this house ;)
Dear Kole Michael Fowler, ( June 6th, 2011 )
Your daddy and I saw you today! You were happy and healthy as far as we could see. You were also sucking your thumb which we thought was just the cutest thing in the world. Everything seems to be going great and right on track. I am 15 weeks 5 days, I have only gained a few pounds ( 3 the entire pregnacy so far ), and the best part about today was - We set your "Birthday". You will be here November 16, 2011 at 7:30 am! We had to have a C-Section with your sister because she was what they call "Sunny side up", so its only safe to have the same with you. Thats perfectly fine with us though - We love to be ready and orgainzed, and oh boy will you find that out. You arent going to be here for another 5 months and you have a closet full of clothes and an assortment of shoes already! The fighting has already began as to whether or not you will be a Miami Dolphins fan or a New York Jets fan. I told daddy we will dress you in both, and when you are old enough to decide...you will. ( Remember mommy lovesss you..haha ). Thats it for now! Love you :)
KOLE showed up at the pool with us :)
So the past few weeks I have been showing. But it has been that "is she preggo?" or "Is she realy bloated" state. I finally feel like i have POPPED and it officially looks like a baby belly :) Im almost 4 months so this is the exact same time I popped with Jordyn too.
Survey Says : It's a BOY!!!!!
Dr. Konsker confirmed for us, on May 23rd ( TODD'S BIRTHDAY ) That you are 100% a boy. Can that change? Well...Yea, it could have been your finger in the way or something CRAZY like that - But we saw, the doctor saw, and theres no lying - It was a Penis :)
What's your name going to be? Well that we have known for a long time now. Kole Michael Fowler. You will share the same middle name with your daddy, which is so so special to me.
Monday was such a surreal day. I couldnt wear make up ( eye make up at least ) to the appt because I knew I would be waterworks. It was the best feeling in the world.
I love you already and can't wait to start shopping. Who am I kidding...I already have ;)
What's your name going to be? Well that we have known for a long time now. Kole Michael Fowler. You will share the same middle name with your daddy, which is so so special to me.
Monday was such a surreal day. I couldnt wear make up ( eye make up at least ) to the appt because I knew I would be waterworks. It was the best feeling in the world.
I love you already and can't wait to start shopping. Who am I kidding...I already have ;)
Cloudy with an 75% chance of............
A BABY BOY!!! Yep - we got an unofficial "It's a BOY" today. I didn't hear much after she said that - I was too busy crying - in a good way! How can I be so lucky? For all of you that remember - my first time around - I went to the doctor appt for Jorydyn at 15 weeks with a pink dress, pink mani and pedi, and pink undies. I wanted nothing more than a baby GIRL and thats just what I got.
I will always be grateful for a baby - all that matters is its healthy. But now that I have my baby girl, I really want a little boy - so we will feel so blessed if thats what we have in my belly!!!
Monday - which just so happens to be Todds birthday, we will go back for another ultrasound to confirm. Im so excited - and warned Todd - if we get a 100% answer - Im off to Target - to SHOP! :)
Everything else seems perfect. No more sickness, weight gain is very normal ( im at 129 ) and we are just really happy!
I will always be grateful for a baby - all that matters is its healthy. But now that I have my baby girl, I really want a little boy - so we will feel so blessed if thats what we have in my belly!!!
Monday - which just so happens to be Todds birthday, we will go back for another ultrasound to confirm. Im so excited - and warned Todd - if we get a 100% answer - Im off to Target - to SHOP! :)
Everything else seems perfect. No more sickness, weight gain is very normal ( im at 129 ) and we are just really happy!
11 weeks! "Here comes the bump...."
We call you Chicken....
Because we don't know "what" you are yet, Daddy and I have named you chicken. When we talk about you or when we give you kisses, thats your name..Chicken. I kinda like it. But when the time comes, Cole or Aubree just sound better ;)
We had a dr appt Monday. We were supossed to have some tests done - but i was measuring too early, so now we go back in 2 weeks.
GOOD news is - When we do go back - I will be 12 weeks 5 days - And if theres a little pecker down there we might be able to see it! EEEKKK
Next week is your unofficial first trip to Disney World! Be nice to be and dont give me too many cramps ;)
Love you much, Mama Chicken.
Some fun facts : Current Weight : 127 ( up 2 pounds ), All the sickies seem to be going away, YEAHY! We are starting to tell people about you, but its pretty much still family and close friends. Soon enough im sure my belly will speak for itself ;)
We had a dr appt Monday. We were supossed to have some tests done - but i was measuring too early, so now we go back in 2 weeks.
GOOD news is - When we do go back - I will be 12 weeks 5 days - And if theres a little pecker down there we might be able to see it! EEEKKK
Next week is your unofficial first trip to Disney World! Be nice to be and dont give me too many cramps ;)
Love you much, Mama Chicken.
Some fun facts : Current Weight : 127 ( up 2 pounds ), All the sickies seem to be going away, YEAHY! We are starting to tell people about you, but its pretty much still family and close friends. Soon enough im sure my belly will speak for itself ;)
April 27, 2011
Happy 10 weeks!
We are now at 10 weeks! Woo-hoo! I won't be starting any belly pics soon because they arent flattering yet. It's just a bit of "is-she-fat-or-preggo-bloatness" haha. Things have been getting really good - Im starting to feel ALOT better!
We still havent told many people - but little by little we are spilling our new secret. The family all knows now, which was the most important. We don't like telling people over the phone, so some people will just have to wait until we see them :) Everybody keeps asking when I will post it on FB - and to be honest, thats my last concern. I'll tell the world when I feel like it!
I still feel like you are a boy, I dont know why - I just feel it. Monday, May 2nd we go to the Doctors for another ultrasound and the start of the genetics testing. It's always so nerve wrecking but I know everything will be fine.
If you ask Jordyn where her baby is, she points and kisses my belly. It's the cutest thing. Ive gained about 2 pounds and my biggest cravings are BAGELS. I guess thats the Jewish girl in me :) Otherwise - everything has been pretty normal. Everybody is really excited, and we can't wait to find out the sex so we can plan plan plan!
We still havent told many people - but little by little we are spilling our new secret. The family all knows now, which was the most important. We don't like telling people over the phone, so some people will just have to wait until we see them :) Everybody keeps asking when I will post it on FB - and to be honest, thats my last concern. I'll tell the world when I feel like it!
I still feel like you are a boy, I dont know why - I just feel it. Monday, May 2nd we go to the Doctors for another ultrasound and the start of the genetics testing. It's always so nerve wrecking but I know everything will be fine.
If you ask Jordyn where her baby is, she points and kisses my belly. It's the cutest thing. Ive gained about 2 pounds and my biggest cravings are BAGELS. I guess thats the Jewish girl in me :) Otherwise - everything has been pretty normal. Everybody is really excited, and we can't wait to find out the sex so we can plan plan plan!
April 19, 2011
Dear : Whoever is in my belly :)
Well, its that time again! We are going to be a mommy and daddy - AGAIN! Parents of TWO! Woah that sounds exciting and scary at the same time :) We found out we were expecting Tuesday, March 15. I took 3 tests, all which had faded blue 2 lines. I didn't think it was anything until i showed up at the doctor and heard a big - YEP, THATS A POSITIVE TEST! About 45 mins later, I was scanned, and confirmed - baby Fowler number 2 is on the way. Todd and I were more elated than you can imagine - It was pure perfection.
Todd and I went back the following week to see the babys heartbeat. It was nice strong and the doctor said everything looked great!
Today I am 8 weeks 6 days. It's been along 4 weeks of keeping a secret. We only have told a few people - Most family and a few select friends, and plan to announce in just a few weeks. So far the little cutie, whoever you are, in my belly has had alot of fun. His/her first St Patricks Day, an entire girls weekend, and this weekend, we will attend our first wedding :)
This pregnacy has been pretty different. Im TIRED, sick, HUNGRY and just overall - blah. But im hopeing its just the first trimester and i'll be back to myself in to time. No cravings or weight gain yet, but my tummy sure does get bloated alot faster than it normally would!
Thats it for now. Whoever you are in my belly, I love you dearly and cant wait to find out if you are a boy or a girl! We get to see you again May 2nd, and I cant wait. Love you lots! - Mommy :)
Todd and I went back the following week to see the babys heartbeat. It was nice strong and the doctor said everything looked great!
Today I am 8 weeks 6 days. It's been along 4 weeks of keeping a secret. We only have told a few people - Most family and a few select friends, and plan to announce in just a few weeks. So far the little cutie, whoever you are, in my belly has had alot of fun. His/her first St Patricks Day, an entire girls weekend, and this weekend, we will attend our first wedding :)
This pregnacy has been pretty different. Im TIRED, sick, HUNGRY and just overall - blah. But im hopeing its just the first trimester and i'll be back to myself in to time. No cravings or weight gain yet, but my tummy sure does get bloated alot faster than it normally would!
Thats it for now. Whoever you are in my belly, I love you dearly and cant wait to find out if you are a boy or a girl! We get to see you again May 2nd, and I cant wait. Love you lots! - Mommy :)