18 weeks

18 weeks down with Baby # 3! 

Went for a run.  when I got home I was cooling down and realized my feet are slowly disappearing!

4 miles with baby at a slooowww pace :)

bump is getting pretty prominent!

Weekend getaway in Minneapolis

The kids have never been to Minneapolis and so we thought we would take them up for a weekend to visit Amber, AJ and Wilson.  We had a blast!  Friday night we arrived around bedtime so by the time the kids were done running around and expending some energy they went to bed around 10! 


Saturday morning we woke up (kids at 6:30!  why do they wake up so early on vacation?!)  and set out on our bikes to hit up the awesome bike trails that the city has to offer.  Awesome views of the lake and a ton of people were out and about.  The kids were pretty quiet in the bike trailer just people watching.  Of course bike riding requires a pit stop for ice cream at 10:30 am!!

After biking we headed back to the house to try and get the kids to rest/nap.  Well, Keegan put up a good fight and wouldn't sleep, so we headed across the river to St Paul for some mini golfing at Can Can Wonderland.  I've got to say, this is the first real mini golf I've ever done where you actually have to hit the ball in the elephant's mouth etc.  It was pretty cool! 

After mini golf we headed to Lake Harriet for some relaxation and food.  We grabbed some yummy cheese curds and hot dogs and listened to some good music.  After a while Brian and I took the kids out on the lake in a paddle boat.  Sydney wanted to paddle boat so bad and once we got out there she "didn't like it".  Good thing we only rented the boat for half an hour!  The kids were pretty tired so we packed up after that, headed back to the house and did quick baths.  Once again it was after 9 before they went to sleep. At least Sunday morning they both slept in until 8, so that was nice!! 

Sunday we had a play date at the Lake Harriet park with my friend Angie and her son Jack.  there was a super awesome park and sand for the kids to play in.  Keegan wouldn't leave the sand so I only got a pic of Sydney and Jack. 

After our playdate we headed to Linden Hills on our bikes and hit up the kids toy store and book store and a small farmers market.  The book store is super cute, has lots of animals for the kids to see (mice, bunnies, cats, hamsters etc) and a small door for the kids to use! 

We grabbed some lunch quick and then headed off the beach at Lake Harriet in AJ's jeep.  Keegan was super excited to get a ride in the jeep!   The kids needed to cool off, it was so hot!  The water was cold but refreshing and they both dove right in! 



It was getting late in the afternoon, so after the beach we did quick baths at the house and then hit the road.  Keegan barely made it 5 minutes in the car before he was out!  Sydney held strong and stayed awake the whole time.  Overall, it was a great weekend with minimal stress! 



17 weeks

17 weeks down with baby #3.  I had my dr appt this afternoon and the baby's heart rate was 136, so it's just chillin in there!  it was probably hot!!  I also recorded my first weight gain of the pregnancy, but went out with a bang and put on a solid 6 pounds in the last 4 weeks.  I guess I am just "enjoying" this last pregnancy! 


Here's the stats:  159 days left, 43 % done!! 

16 weeks and Chamberlain Fun

Memorial weekend was a fun weekend had by all!  Brian and I sent the kids out to Chamberlain on Thursday with aunt Amber and stayed in Sioux Falls until Sunday morning when we headed out west to be reunited.  The kids had a ball feeding cows, playing outside and going boating.  They were pretty sad to go home.  Here are some pics from the weekend and a 16 week picture. 

15 weeks

15 weeks is here already.  I think I might have started to feel some flutters this week, but not quite for sure.  Although when I did feel it, it made me very excited.  It also made me remember that I am pregnant.  This whole time, I've been so focused on how crappy I feel that I think I forgot that I am actually pregnant!  This is actually happening! 

Here is the 15 week photo.  I swear to you, my belly is not this big in the mornings.  It slowly lets out throughout the day and at night I look very much pregnant.  It probably doesn't help that I sit at my desk and eat Cheddar and Sour Cream chips ALL DAY LONG.  It makes me very happy, so I do it.  I'm on my 3rd bag in a week and don't even care!! 


The countdown is still on, even though Karen has pointed out that it is too long of a countdown.  172 days left, 39% done with this pregnancy already!  32 days until halfway and the ultrasound! 

13 and 14 weeks

Time to start up with weekly photos again!  I like to look back to my pregnancies with Sydney and Keegan and compare where I am at belly-wise and I have a feeling it isn't going to be good the 3rd time around!  I think things are escalating a little more quickly this time around, which I have heard to be true of the 3rd baby. 


Here is my 13 week photo. 

Here is the 14 week photo.  Somehow, in the span of just 7 days, my pants no longer zip!  Gotta bust out the bella band and wash the maternity clothes.  For now I'm just leaving them unzipped and wearing flowy shirts. 

Overall, things are settling down and returning to normal.  I am still taking nausea meds every night but am starting to question if I still need to.  I feel good most of the time, there are a few nights here and there that I feel nauseous and gross but those are starting to be more infrequent. 


The countdown is ON!  180 days and counting (36% done!) until we meet Baby R #3 (the Grand Finale!)

A Prince and A Princess

Brian and I live under the rule of Prince Keegan and Princess Sydney.  Their wishes are our command.  And believe me, we suffer the wrath when we do not oblige their every wish. 

 

But look how cute they are, probably a little bit worth it huh? 

 

 

This is Keegan wearing his crown on his birthday at daycare.  He was pretty spoiled! 

Sydney got all sorts of new dress up dresses for Christmas.  Not sure what princess this is, but this is Sydney just before she got married!