23 weeks

So far, this stage of pregnancy has been my favorite. I'm big enough that I don't just look fat, and I'm not sick on a daily basis anymore. I'm feeling more and more kicks and nudges from little girl (Yes, we are having a GIRL) and each one is a reminder of God's creation and amazing grace. Some kicks are so big Andy can see them just by looking at my belly. I do think it's funny that all the movement I feel is in the same area, always on the right side.

Look who's the big sister now. lol

Growing a baby girl in there!

 

 

 

A couple weeks ago I also got to visit good ole Panama City Beach. Other than the traffic on the actual beach strip the trip was fabulous. I was somewhat of a third wheel or fourth if you count my parent's dog Darla, but I loved it anyway. I even convinced my mom to get in the ocean, she said she hadn't been in ocean since us girls were little. She did great, but Dad on the other hand though he would be just as adventurous and forgot he had a cell phone on his belt, and well, he now sports a new one. lol We were both pleased to find him a new one at Wal-Mart for just $40.00 (thanks to the suggestion of the super friendly electronics lady), he just slipped in his sim card and it even has a camera if he can figure out how to work it.

22 weeks on the beach

Baby girl shopping.

Baby girl is now over 11 in long and about 1.5 pounds. Her hearing has developed more and gets to moving when there are loud noises. This week while we were outside the sound of the lawn mower really got her moving in there.
Morning sickness is almost gone, it still creeps up on me randomly but I really can't complain to much on this one. I've noticed if I go to bed at a good time and wake up at a normal time I'm more likely to do better with it.
My weight....(while I run to check).......is right at 121. I'll be 24 weeks on the 1st, so I guess I'm doing good with the gain?
What I miss? Being able to eat a full meal with out feeling bloated. I try to eat smaller meals more often, but I still end up feeling bloated.
Cravings? I like cereal.

Oh, I think we decided on a stroller. Britax has a great offer out right now, if you buy a Britax B-Ready you get a car seat for free!!! I can't decide on the bigger car seat they offer, or the smaller one. Both have good safety ratings, the bigger is just supposed to be safer. The bigger one has the added anti-rebound bar, but is slightly heavier. Andy is my baby product researcher, but if you have any advice please send it our way.
Check out her new ride.






 
 House News:
We hope to close this Tues. but I'll save you the long story and leave it at that. Just pray it all works out for the good.

Mom and Dad's 30th Anniversary

 30th Anniversary

 About a week ago, I got to spend some much needed time with my family while my man was away with his students. My parents were celebrating their 30th anniversary and I'm so glad I got to share that time with them. We had big plans to do a re-dedication of their vows in one of the beautiful parks in New Orleans (where my sister lives) but the rain never let up and a strange virus was making its way through the Cromer family so plan B had to do. Well, it turned out to be a very sweet evening to share with family in my sister's home (especially since I didn't know the tears would come so easily). Clay (my brother-in-law) and Callie (my sister) did a great job planning out the ceremony, which included a lovely duet by the two of them. They chose a song by George Jones and Dolly Parton called Rockin' Years. The lyrics were perfect for the occasion and I only wish I had a recording of Callie and Clay's version.

Here is a video of the song if you would like to have a listen.

After the vow renewal we headed into the kitchen for pink lemonade, petit fours, nuts, and mints. It was all perfectly simple.
I'm so lucky to have seen a marriage that has stood the test of time. I love you both!!

Callie and Clay

 

Reading to James and Caleb

I love my Mom's ring!

1/2 way there

I'm 20 weeks along today and it has officially hit me that pregnancy is not a 9 month ordeal, its more like 10. Since I'm 5 months or 20 weeks today, it makes sense that if I have to make it to 40 weeks, I still have 5 more months to go.

                     19 weeks

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Andy has been away at camp since Sunday and he gets back tomorrow. I'm excited to hear how things went and all the crazy stories that go along with it. I really wish I could have joined the youth, but I think it was best for me to stay here out of the heat. On Tuesday I was able to get out and about with a new friend (Amy). She took me to to the Java Garden Cafe in Morristown for lunch, and I can't wait to go again. After lunch we walked to a farmers market right across the street and I picked up these goodies. Look at that yellow zucchini!

Today Lou and Tee (this is who we are staying with till we close on the house) invited me to a friend of theirs for a bbq.  I'm pretty excited because I heard there would be ribs!! I continue to be thankful for a church family that takes good care of one another. 

Baby bug is now about 10 1/2oz. And about 10 in. long from head to heel or about the length of a banana. Everyday I get these random pregnancy emails that sometimes have interesting facts, but most the time they try to scare you to death by asking you if you've had any of these strange pregnancy symptoms.  I'll save you the gory details, but wow save yourself the worry and press delete and don't read on, what ever you do!! But sometimes you get fun info like: did you know your baby is now producing meconium? While still gross, its interesting that the baby's bowls are now functioning. I just hope Andy is the one who has to change that first black poo, on the other hand since he has never changed a diaper before in his life, maybe it's better not to traumatize him on the first go. lol

Weight Gain? yes.....now 115. Last week I was weighing 115 as well. So, I've gained 5 pounds in a month. If I keep that up I'll weigh 140 by the time I deliver. Oh dear. Enough of that talk.

Morning Sickness? Better than ever in this department. The last time I took something was Sun. and I totally could have prevented that from happening if I had a snack before sunday school and if the room wasn't so hot I may have made it out of that one. I trilled to be able to keep food down and nourish this baby of mine!!

Baby Movements?  Definitely feeling the baby move for awhile now. It feels like he/she is flicking me from the inside. I was surprised that I can actually see the little bug kicking me and Andy has felt twice now.  I've read that even this early babies start to develop sleeping patterns and so far this seems to be true. I feel the baby more after meals and right before bed. Or maybe this kid just likes food and gets active once he/she hears some gurgling down there?

Cravings? I really seem to be liking cereal (rice krispies, and multi-grain cheerios). It may just be the heat and cereal just seems refreshing? Peanut butter and apples, or bananas. When I'm hungry though, I'll eat just about anything. I really try not to eat junk and instead eat fruit and some protein if I get hungry between meals.