20 Week Ultrasound

Today I had my 20 week ultrasound for Evie, and it was amazing.

She was moving around all over the place! My tech was the sweetest, which I believe made the whole experience even better. She showed me every little detail on the ultrasound, gave me tissue as I cried while watching her heartbeat, and kept saying "beautiful" and "amazing" over and over.

I was lucky enough to stay for an hour because a student needed some OB practice. She had never done one before and she was so amazed, it was pretty cool to watch!

This one is my favorite. Elliana couldn't go with me, and I was telling the tech how excited I was about her having a sister. Then Evie was opening and closing her hand like she was waving, so the tech caught this and said she was waving at her sister. Yes, I did cry.. 

I know some people can't understand ultrasound pictures and see what is what, but all that matters is that you see life and a blessing. That's exactly what I see when I look at these. A life that is growing inside me, and a blessing that God has given us. I can't believe we are already at the halfway mark, and we will be holding this blessing in less than 5 months! 

Valentines

Today was Elliana's Valentine's Day Party at school, since she is sick with RSV she had to miss it unfortunately. She hated missing her party but I still took her little valentines for her classmates so that made her a little better. Afterwards I went to pick up Elliana's goodies for Valentine's day from mommy and daddy (: As I was there I saw a lot moms that look like me usually, frantic and worried. Worried about what to get for their little valentines, and even though it's 2 days away, what to get their kids' friends??? 

Even though Valentine's day is pretty much already here, I wanted to share a super easy and cute valentine that you can make with your kids for their classmates, friends, or Sunday school class. It may be too late to share this now but hey, there's always next year, right? (:

So, I'm sure the picture says enough, but here's instruction just in case ;)

Supplies:

Foam Heart

Krazy "Heart" Straw

Foam Heart Stickers

Sharpie Pen

Knife

I put the straw on the heart to see where to cut the slits. Slid the straw through. Wrote a fun witty valentine. Then Elliana placed the sticker in the middle. DONE!

Can't get much easier than that!

I hope you all have a great Valentine weekend! We will be making the most of it at home while our girl gets better, but that won't keep us from having some sort holiday festivity! 

RESOURCES:

Foam Heart//Krazy "Heart" Straws//Foam Heart Stickers

5 Months

How far along: 18 weeks (almost halfway!!)

Gender: Girl

Weight gain: Went to the Dr yesterday and I have gained a total of 8lbs since pre-pregnancy.

Maternity clothes: Pretty much, yes. I haven't been able to find jeans that fit just right so I'm rockin the belly band with my jeans. Unless the shirt is loose or a "flowy" type shirt I feel more comfortable in maternity clothes.

Stretch marks: None

Belly button in or out: In

Emotions: Are typical for a pregnant woman. I have my up and down moments, but lately it's mostly been up!

Sleep: Is great! I'm sleeping well at night and not feeling as tired during the day!

Best moment: Hearing sweet girl's heart beat. (:

Worst moment: I have a fresh batch of cupcakes on my counter that look and smell delicious but my stomach can't handle sweets right now ):

Miss anything: My love for sweets.

Movement: Yes. I feel her mostly at night when I start settling down. I can't wait for Lucas and Elliana to feel her move!

Cravings: Mexican has been a big craving of mine lately. I always keep chips and salsa stocked in the house. Unfortunately Lucas does not share the same love for mexican food like I do, but he's been a champ!  

Queasy or sick: Still taking nausea medicine at night to help me in the mornings. I tried a couple of days of sucking it up without it but I was miserable. 

Looking forward to: 20 week ultrasound next week!! YAY!! (: