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! 

Fall Photo Shoot

Sibling Love

maybe a little too tight Sydney!!

hand on the hip with attitude!

How you doing Keegs? 

Love!!

Our spunky 4 year old

Couple of cute kids here

Keegan is officially done with pictures

Sydney is always ready for a good cheese session

time to mess around

throwing leaves is fun for everyone!!

My precious baby boy!!

Happy Fall y'all!

it is fall.  The time of year that I love to hate.  By the time I get over the fact that summer is actually over and embrace fall it is usually winter.  But it is nice not having to put sunscreen on the kids all the time!   and crockpot meals are super handy to have supper ready when we get home from work.   So there are a few pros,to,fall I guess.

Brian and I took the kids to the hyvee pumpkin patch this afternoon.  They were so excited!  Keegan couldn't get enough of the tractor and Sydney had a hard time picking out the perfect pumpkin to paint.  Another couple that was there with their kids said they tried going to the real pumpkin patch and you couldn't even park.  I hope my kids never learn about that place!!  Here are a few pics from the day