Weigh In Day

I stepped on the scale this morning and saw 182.8. That is a loss of 1 pound. I was hoping for more, but I will take it. A loss is a loss right? So yea! On a different not... I am going to the beach in 4 weeks (yea!) and I really wanted to lose about 10 more pounds by then (really 12, but I will shoot for 10). I am not going to stress over it, but that is easily do-able. I went to the store and stocked up on some good eat, so no reason I shouldn't be able to.

OK, confession time.... Today is the hubby's b'day. I got up this morning with a million things on my mind and a million things to do to get ready for b'day. I easily talked myself out of going on my daily walk/jog. I decided I was too busy! Well, I fed the baby and then started my day. I got a little emotional about something while talking to someone on the phone. Instead of turning to food in my emotions I looked at Brody and said "we are going on our walk". Omgosh, what? Really? I did that? Yes! And you know what? It made things so much better. A. I felt good because I was exercising. B. It gave me time to think and process what was going on. C. I was no where near the pantry, so I couldn't eat my emotions. I was very proud of myself. Go me... lol!

Walking fun!

When I quit the gym I was a little nervous. I knew it was the best thing for Brody. I hated sticking him in the nursery while I worked out. I felt a little guilty even though  I know he was fine. We always went at night and I just hated having him out late so many nights. Although I am not a big stick to a schedule person with Brody, I just didn't want him out late like that 4 nights a week..I knew I could exercise on my own, but would I and how? So I started walking with Brody and I love it. I used to walk/run in my neighborhood all the time before baby and now it is so much more fun. Don't let this face fool ya.. He loves it too. =)

 See:

(p.s. check out the two teeth.)

I love how we bond during this time and I get a little exercise too. We talk about things, and it becomes a teaching moment for him as well. Never too early to start that, right?! Who cares that he doesn't understans a word I am saying. haha! I hope as we continue our walks that he will want to grow up healthy. I can't wait for one day when he rides his bike beside me as I jog, or skates, or even becomes my little jogging buddy. ;)  I see my friends posting pictures of them and their kids running 5k's I hope that's me and Bro oneday. Even when I don't walk he loves watching me jump around to workout videos. He thinks I am playing with him and he will just laugh. Or when I do crunches, aka peek-a-boo with him. So many ways to exercise with babies/kids you just have to do it. Just playing with your child is exercise and I love it.

Wow....

I didn't realize it, but it has been two months since I last posted. My motivation never left me, but I of course slacked up for a few weeks. No excuses, just didn't do anything. Then on April 23rd I got my butt in gear and started back. I was so excited in my last post because I passed the 180 mark. Then a month later I was back up to 186.6. So, I started right then (again). I did good, next weigh in I was 185.8, then next 183.8, then last week I stayed the same. As you can see, with the not so great weight losses, that I haven't been perfect, but I am slowly losing. I am working out a lot, but still working on my eats. I have been walking in my hill-filled neighborhood, doing crunches, and occasionally doing some Richard Simmons dvd's (lol). Which Brody thinks is hilarious btw!
I was thinking today. Everyone says how they hate their bodies after they have a baby, but honestly I like my body better now then before. Yes my tummy is covered in "Brody" marks. The fat is in different places now. It's really weird. Idk really how to explain it. My legs while yes they need some work have less cellulite on them then before. I'm in a 15/16 pants where before I got preg I was in a very tight 17/18. It's just crazy how your body changes after baby. Speaking of baby here is a peak of me and my little guy....

Can't believe he will be 6 months old in a few days! Anyway, I'm trying! Hoping my next post will say I've lost =)

Weigh In

Well, it has been quite a while since I posted. Boo! But on a brighter note I accomplished one of my goals and that was passing the 180 mark. I stepped on the scale this morning to see 178. Woohooo! =) Down 47 pounds. Still pushing to get to 150 though.
I did end up quitting the gym. It was just so hard to get there. Maybe when Brody is a little bit older it will be easier. Take note though I have not been sitting on my butt. =) I have been walking (lots of hills), and doing random exercises throughout the day, doing house work and taking care of an almost 4 month old. So, I am getting plenty of exercise. hehe! I really have made it a point to not sit down very much.
My eats are doing better as well. I do really good during the day with fruits, veggies and lean cuisines. My dinners haven't been the best. But, I do feel much better about things then I did a few weeks ago. I actually am motivated now. I was so worried about sticking to a "diet", that I lost sight of my ultimate goal of just being healthy. Yes, I need to lose, but I am going to do it the healthy way. Going to take my time. Not be so hard on myself about saying "ok you have to lose this much by this day". I wont do it and then I will be frustrated. So, I say all that to say. My goal is to get to 150. If it takes me 2 months great. If it takes me 3 great. I will get there!!!! =)

Weigh In

181.6, yes that was what was on the scale this morning. That's a loss of 1.6 this week. Yipppeee! Now on to the fun stuff... Does anyone ever feel like life is just trying to get you? I just cannot get things together to get a workout in. I plan to workout and then things come up. My friend can't meet me.....I am so sore I can't move (thanks Jillian,lol) ...the baby wakes up... I gotta pump... It's been raining all week... So on and so on. Yes, those are all an excuse, but it's true. When I plan to workout something always happens. I had set out a plan to go for walks 3 days a week with Brody, but this weather has been crazy. Hubby goes to the gym at night. I plan to do that, but it will end up being the time I need to pump (tmi, I know), and or Brody is fussy and ready for bed. The gym honestly has just become to hard at night time to go. I know millions of moms do it, but I can't go and put him in the nursery at night time, just so I can workout, when he should be home. I just feel too guilty about that. Idk? It's just a hard balancing act I am learning. I gotta figure out the best plan for me and stick to it. You would think becoming a stay at home mom I would have plenty of time to workout, but that is not the case. All you Mom's out there have any good workout advice to do with baby?

Soreness

Dear Jillian Michaels,

I hate your guts. lol! Just kidding. =) I did her 30 day shred video

yesterday morning and boy am I sore. But, hey that means it's working right? After that funness, I headed to the store to get some healthy eats. I walked through the junk food isle and didn't get a thing. Proud? =) I bought lots of healthy food and have no excuses now not to do good. Yea!

Weigh In and March Goals

I stepped on the scale this morning and saw 183.2 That's a loss of 0.6. Not a huge loss, but a loss. I will take it. I did much better this week then last week with my eats. Working out on the other hand didn't happen. My girl H2 and I never could find a time to get together and walk. I planned to go to the gym every night this week, but then something came up every night.
I am getting a little more motivated, so I've decided to go ahead and set out some goals for March. Never to early right?! =) I would really like to pass the 170 mark by the end of March. I first have to pass the 180 mark, lol! But, that is so do able. It is a big goal. That is 13.2 pounds in 5 weeks, but I know I can do it. To help me reach this goal I move forward to goal #2, track, track, track. If I bite it write it. If I drink it ink it. It shouldn't be that hard, if I just make it a priority.  I am headed to the store today to get some healthy eats. =) This time I will not let that food go bad. lol! Goal #3 workout at least 3 times a week. Doesn't matter what it is, gym, a walk, workout video, as long as I'm moving! Last, but most important, make sure I am in church every Sunday. Since I went on bed rest with Brody in November, then his birth, etc., we have been slacking in going to church. If I am not spiritually in balance the rest of my life isn't going to be either. No more though, back to church we go. I've really missed it. I have just let Brody, sleep, and being lazy take over. Well, there you go, My goals! Please pray for me that I stay on track and become the healthy woman God wants me to be. Not only physically, but spiritually and mentally.

Weigh in

I could blame it on TOM, or I could blame it on Valentine's chocolate, or the bad weather for not exercising, or so on and so on. But, those are just excuses for why I gained 1.4 pounds this week. I weighed in at 183.8 this morning. I set a goal to pass the 180 mark this past week, but failed. No excuses, just didn't do what I needed to do to reach that goal. I need motivation!!! I just don't have it. I think about lake season coming up, and swimsuits, and wanting to be skinny, but am just not motivated. I don't know what to do?! I love getting out and walking. It's not the problem. I have grown to hate the gym, and I just can't push myself to eat the way I should. We spent $193 last week at the grocery store. I bought a pretty good amount of healthy foods, and even made ww 0 point soup. What did i do? Let it spoil. The salad passed it's date, the soup sat in the fridge for a week untouched and the fruit is now brown and headed to the garbage can. What a waste of money. What a waste of a week I could have lost some weight. And yet in all honesty I still am not motivated. I need help guys! What can I do to get motivated?

Weigh In

This week did not go as I expected it to. I did a horrible job counting my points. Well let's just say I didn't count them at all. I watched what I ate a little bit, but not like I should. I still had a few bad things. I did great exercising though. I walked or went to the gym everyday. This morning as I stepped on the scale, not expecting a loss at all, I was shocked to see 182.4.... I had lost 3.8 pounds. YEA! The only explanation I have is the working out. I don't know how in the world I managed to lose that much. Oh well I want complain. lol!

So Yesterday, I decided to help with my eating issue I would make some 0 point soup.

I had some for dinner last night and it just wasn't good. It didn't have any flavor. So, I'm going to add some seasoning to it before I eat it again. I would really like to pass the 180 mark at my next weigh in, so here is to a good on point week!

Weigh in Day!

My official beginning Weight Watcher weight is 186.2. That is up from last week. I knew it would be, b/c I ate bad yesterday knowing I was starting today. I know shameful, lol! I had to get that one last stuff my face meal in. ha! So here we go.... 186.2 The last few years (yes I said years, sad isn't it) as I have been on a roller coaster of diets, I have wanted to get down to below 140. Well, I'm not shooting for that anymore. Yes it would be nice, but I think that may be an unrealistic goal for me. So I am trying for 150. I think that may be a more obtainable goal. So, my friends please keep me accountable as I work my way to losing 36.2 pounds.... Now, the baby is screaming will blog more later. ;)

FUNFUNFUN!

I didn't get me any jeans, but check out my new running shoes!!!!

Love them!!!!!

Now, I just gotta work my way back up to running.

=)

Getting serious!

So, yesterday my girl H2 and I go shopping for some jeans. I keep putting it off b/c I want to lose weight. I hate to spend money on jeans I don't plan on being able to wear much longer. But, I haven't been able to wear my winter boots, b/c my jeans are boot cut and won't tuck into my boots. I need some straight legs, skinny jeans or jeggins. P.S. I just learned what jeggings are yesterday. I'm so not a fashionista. lol! I have no clue what size I am in, maybe 16 maybe 18. I'm not really sure. Sad thing is since I had Brody I have been wearing gym pants and the one pair of jeans I have been wearing don't have a tag telling me the size. Anyway, we go to the mall and I realize their is only one store in the mall that would actually have jeans in my size. So we go in there and they only have boot cut or flair. They don't have straight leg, and are all sold out of jeggins in any size over a 14. So we go to a few other stores and they only go up to 12 or 14. Urrrrgghhh! After we decided we were going to open a store for cute "big girl" clothing (lol) I realized no I just needed to lose weight. So, I left the mall frustrated!

Then I realized It's time to get serious about losing weight, so I pulled out the old weight watchers books this morning.

 I decided to do the flex plan. I think if I did the core plan I would overeat. I need to know OK I can only have this amount, if that makes since. I calculated my points and since I am nursing I get 34 points everyday. Tomorrow is weigh in day. I got everything ready and will begin counting points then.

Weigh In....

I am down another pound this week. Yea!

That's 42.4 pounds down off my highest weight during pregnancy, and 6.4 pounds down if you don't count the baby weight. lol I am going to go with my highest baby weight though, b/c it makes me feel better. haha Yes, I have lost 42.4 pounds since November. =)

Brody's Doctors appointment is Wednesday, so I can't wait to start some type of "diet". I'm thinking weight watchers. If I remember right you just add 10 points if you are nursing. I need to pull out my books and see what it says about it. Anyhoo, ready to start really losing. YEA!

2 months and the diet!

Our sweet baby is 2 months old today. He is such a funny little guy. He makes the best faces...

This one is my favorite:

The BIG Smile

 The wink smile

The yawn smile

 

 The sweet smile

 and the Elvis lol

He lights up our world every day. Even through the colicky times all the smiles make it worth it. He is such a blessing. I cannot believe he is 2 months old. 

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Now on to the diet:

I started going back to the gym and meeting my friend to walk at the park two weeks ago. Last week I was down 3.2 pounds and I weigh again tomorrow. I am so hungry all the time. I am breastfeeding Brody, so he is taking all my food. lol! I haven't changed my diet to start trying to lose weight yet. I take Brody to the Doctor next week and I am going to talk to her about the best thing for me to do since I am breast feeding. So look for an update on my diet plan next week. =)

Christmas Fun...

I would definitely have to say that this was the best Christmas I ever had. It was so awesome to have our sweet Brody Scott this Christmas. We started off Christmas going to the Christmas Eve service at church, then dinner at Grandaddy and Nannies. Afterwards we came home and....

 left cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer. Then off to sleep, so Santa would come.

 We got up bright and early to start our Christmas day.

 Daddy brought Brody in to see what Santa Clause had left for him.

 Then it was time to open his gifts.

 Brody was wide eyed the whole time. We were so excited he wasn't sleeping, but actually "helped" open his gifts. =)

 Then it was time to play with his new toy Santa brought him.....

What a wonderful Christmas morning. Kevin and I got our gift this year, our little man. =) 

 We are so thankful for Jesus as well. Happy Birthday JESUS!

Merry Christmas....

Brody's Newborn Pics

Here is a glimpse of Brody's newborn pictures.

Can't believe our boy is already 2 weeks old. He is growing so fast.  Love our precious boy.

Our Smiley Boy!

Brody is 2 weeks old today!

Welcome to the world Brody!

Kevin and I are proud to announce the arrival of our sweet baby boy Brody Scott Jones

 Brody decided to make his appearance into the world 4 weeks and 2 days early.

He was born at 9:52 on November 26th. Weighing in at 5 pounds 14 ounces and 19 1/4 inches long.

Brody is a very healthy boy. He came to the world with his cord wrapped around his neck and his fluid levels very low. He had to stay in the NICU for 3 days, but is doing great. He is a little jaundice, but his levels are going down everyday. We truly are blessed to have such a strong healthy little boy to be so early. Brody is home now, and is doing Awesome!

 To God be the Glory!!! 

35 WEEKS!

Size of Brody: About 20 inches and 5.5 pounds, and boy can I feel it. lol

Maternity Clothes: Pretty much all maternity. Flip Flops...

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: All the time! Brody has made his way head down, so it's more of hurting movement.

What I miss: Sleeping through the night. Running. Not being achy. Clothes that fit..... Do you want me to keep going? lol
Cravings: Icee's yummy!
Symptoms: All the joys of pregnancy. Partial bed rest. I can still get up and go. I'm not constricted to the bed, but no work and have to spend the majority of the day with my feet propped up.

Best moment this week: Finishing up decorating Brody's room. Finished packing our hospital bags, except for the things I can't grab until last minute.

34 WEEKS!!!

Size of  Brody: About 20 inches and more then 5 pounds, and boy can I feel it. lol
Maternity Clothes: Pretty much all maternity. Flip Flops... Thank goodness for Alabama weather, so I can still wear them and not freeze.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: All the time!
What I miss: Sleeping through the night. Running. Not being achy. Clothes that fit.....

Cravings: Been craving a lot of fruit this week.
Symptoms: All the joys of pregnancy. Doctor thinks I have mild pre eclampsea. Only symptom I don't have is protein in my urine. I have all the rest: High blood pressure, lots of swelling, hard to breathe, headaches, etc... I have been on part time bed rest the last two weeks. I start full time bed rest on Wednesday. Doctor said for me to wrap things up at work tomorrow and let Wednesday be my last day. =(

Best Moments this week: Nothing too exciting this past week. Just lots of rest.

Maternity pics...

33 WEEKS!!!!

Size of baby Jones: About 20 inches and more then 5 pounds. That's crazy! Seems like just yesterday he was an inch long. Time flies!!!

Maternity Clothes: Pretty much all maternity.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: All the time! Not at times though when anyone else can feel it. Kevin is the only one to feel him kick. Sorry family and friends. He will be here soon and you will get to feel him move all u want. =) lol

What I miss: Sleeping through the night. Running. Not being achy. Clothes that fit.....

Cravings: Nothing specific... Sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream, etc..

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Heart Burn. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moments this week: Getting the rest of Brody's furniture in. I put all his clothes in his dresser, yea! Now, just need to hang up some decorations and his room will be ready. Also, we had a baby shower at the church yesterday. We have been so blessed with so many showers and wonderful gifts from family and friends. Thank you to everyone. We love u all!!!!

32 Weeks!

Size of baby Jones: About 19 inches and more then 4.5 pounds.

Maternity Clothes: Pretty much all maternity.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: All the time! =)

What I miss: Sleeping through the night. Running. Clothes that fit.....

Cravings: Nothing specific... Sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream, etc..

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Heart Burn. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moments this week: Taking our maternity pics (coming soon), and getting Brody's hospital bag packed!

31 WEEKS!!!

Size of baby Jones: About 19 inches and more then 3.5 pounds.

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity, a few regular shirts.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: All the time! =)

What I miss: Sleeping through the night. Running. Clothes that fit.....

Cravings: Nothing specific... Sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream, etc..

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moments this week: Working on Brody's room. Putting together his swing and stroller. Also getting our 4D Ultrasound done this morning. Brody was very stubborn though. He let us see his face the first 30 seconds and then covered his face the rest of the time. lol 

 Look at that sweet face!!!

Showing off his big muscles =)

30 Weeks!!!

Size of baby Jones: About 18 inches and more then 3 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity, a few regular shirts.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Lot's of movement.

What I miss: Sleeping through the night.
Cravings: Nothing specific... Sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream, etc..

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moments this week: Having a family/friends baby shower. Pictures to come. =)

28 Weeks

Size of baby Jones: About 17 inches and around 3 pounds.

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity, a few regular shirts.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Lot's of movement. Kevin got to feel Brody kick for the first time last night. =)

What I miss: Running!! Being able to get up quickly. lol
Cravings: Nothing specific... Sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream, etc..

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moments this week: Kevin getting to feel Brody kick, as I mentioned, and having my first baby shower. Pictures to come soon. =)

27 Weeks.... 3rd Trimester!!!!

Size of baby Jones: About 16 inches.

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity, a few regular shirts.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Mostly at night, but a little during the day.
Sleep: Not sleeping well at all. Waking up several times a night. I did have two nights this past week where I only woke up once each night.

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: I'm craving lots of things, nothing specific. Sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream, etc..

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moments this week: Getting to hold our new nephew Colt. =)

26 weeks.... 14 weeks to go!

Size of baby Jones: About 15 inches. A big jump from last week, and boy can I tell. ;)

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity, a few regular shirts.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Lots! Feeling him a lot more now on the outside of my tummy. :)

Sleep: Not sleeping well at all.
What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: I'm craving lots of things nothing specific. Sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream, etc..

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moments this week: Friday Kevin and I had a great day together. We were both off work, so we spent the day working on Brody's room. Kevin painted the last two coats on Brody's walls and replaced the plugs in his room. We then went to Birmingham and picked up his furniture Nana and PawPaw bought him. Spent a few hours shopping and eating, and then came home and put his furniture together.... I did help a little, even though there aren't any pics.

25 weeks

Size of baby Jones: about 9 inches

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes. Mostly maternity.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Lots!

Sleep: I wake up a lot! But when I sleep it's good.

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: I'm craving lots of things nothing specific. Sometimes fruit, sometimes ice cream, etc..

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moment this week: Getting to have another ultrasound of Brody. Hearing the doctor say Brody's heart looks great!! Praise the Lord! =)

24 Weeks

Size of baby Jones: about 9 inches

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes. Mostly maternity.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Lots!

Sleep: I wake up about every two hours. I suppose it's just preparing me for a newborn. =)

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: Lot's of fruit this week.

Symptoms: Anemic. Body swelling. Achy. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moment this week: Getting to have another ultrasound of Brody. I love seeing him. I've been lucky and had an ultrasound at every visit, so it will be hard to have an appointment and not get one.

23 week ultrasound

Look at that sweet baby boy.....

My appointment Thursday was a very hard one. I have been having lots of dizzy spells and passing out, so they went ahead and did my iron test early. We did find out I am anemic, and they put me on some iron supplements. Hopefully they will kick in soon and I will feel much bettter.

Then we have our ultrasound. We had an ultrasound at my last appointment, and I thought Brody was just being stubborn and wouldn't let them get a good picture of his heart. This ultrasound they spend what feels like forever trying to get a good picture of his heart. Of course the tec's can't tell me anything. They give me his pictures and put me in a room. The doctor comes in not even a minute later and says we are sending you to a fetal cardiologist in Birmingham. While I am fighting back tears, the doctor explains that Brody's right heart atrium looks mishaped or is not growing correctly. He wants us to go to UAB to have a cardiologist do an ultrasound on Brody, and see what he thinks. Nervous Momma kicks in very quickly, but at the same time such a peace. God is in complete control and has a plan for our sweet baby boy! He is such a miracle baby anyway, we know GOD is going to do something so special with our little boy. Praise Him! Thank you to everyone who is praying for our family. We love you all so much!!

23 weeks

Size of baby Jones: about 8 1/2 inches, and more then a pound and a half.

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes. Mostly maternity.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Lots!

Sleep: Not been so great this week, due to carpal tunnel. =(

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: Nothing specific.
Symptoms: Body swelling. Achy. Carpal Tunnel.... All the joys of pregnancy.
Best Moment this week: Preparing Brody's room to paint. Replaced a part of his wall, Filled holes, Put edging on the windows. This week we have to sand and hopefully will be able to paint next weekend. =)

22 Weeks!

22 Weeks:

Size of baby Jones: around 8 inches!

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes. Mostly maternity.

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! for sure.... =)

Sleep: The last few days i've gotten up several times during the night. When I sleep I sleep hard, but can't sleep a good sraight eight hours.

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: Not really anything... This week I haven't been as hungry as I have been. I think I am jus toooo hot to eat.

Symptoms: Stuffy nose for the last month. Still continuing to be achey, and my hips hurt. Feet swelling. All the joys of pregnancy. The list could go on and on, but I am not complaining. =) I've actually had a pretty great pregnancy! =)

Best Moment this week: Getting lots of clothes for Brody and ordering his furniture. Yea!!! He already has more outfits then I do, lol!

21 weeks!

Size of baby Jones: about 8 inches, and 1 whole pound!

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes. Mostly maternity. Yea for stretchy pants. =)

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! I thought he was going to kick straight through my belly button today. lol!

Sleep: Great!! Only get up once a night to pee.

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: Spaghetti again this week.

Symptoms: Stuffy nose for the last month. This last week has been the worst though. Still continuing to be achey, and my hips hurt. Feet swelling. All the joys of pregnancy.

Best Moment this week: Getting some fun things to decorate Brody's room.

20 weeks... Half way there!

20 weeks....

Size of baby Jones: about 7 inches

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes. Mostly maternity. Yea for stretchy pants. =)

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Not as much as last week. I think I am wearing him out though. We started work back last week so I have been running around like crazy. An occasional kick here and there though to make Mommy know he is still there. ;)
Sleep: Is good! lol! Can't get enough!

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: Dr. Pepper still and craving a lot of spaghetti this week. Like in the beginning of my pregnancy.
Symptoms: Everything again this week. Not as bad or I'm just getting used to it. lol
Best Moment this week: Getting to see our Brody-man on the big screen. Even though he wanted to sleep the whole time and not let us get a good measurement of his face and heart.

19 Weeks

19 weeks....

Size of baby Jones: 6.5 inches

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! This week LOTS of movement. It may or may not be the Dr. Pepper, lol! See Cravings =)

Sleep: Is good! lol! Can't get enough!

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: For anyone who knows me I am a water/Propel drinker. It's all I drink. Occasional soft drink but water water water! Well this week I craved Dr. Pepper like nobodies business. lol Idk why? I know it's horrible for me and baby. I have tried really hard though to make sure to still push the water and only have one glass of Dr. Pepper a day. I swear though, I think the sugar is making Brody a wild man. =) He has been all over the place this week.

Symptoms: It all hit this week. Lots of Nausea, Heartburn, Hips on fire, Headaches, Swollen Feet, Brody kicking my every nerve. Name it I've had it this week. Thursday was a very bad day. I could barely get out of bed all day. It was rough! I'm not complaining though. In the end it will be all worth it. =)

Best Moment this week: Even though he has hit every nerve in my stomach, I would say feeling Brody move even more! I've felt the flutters for weeks, but he is really moving now. =)

18 Weeks!!!

18 weeks....

Size of baby Jones: 6 inches

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Lots of movement. Can't feel kicking, but just little flutters.

Sleep: I have had a hard time getting comfortable to fall asleep, but once I do I sleep pretty good. Get up once or twice a night to go to the bathroom though.

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol! Running.

Cravings: Nothing specific. I don't just crave one thing. Just whatever I want I eat. lol

Symptoms: Tired, as usual. Hips are starting to grow and hurt! Feet started swelling this week, after being on them a lot.

Best Moment this week: Going to the beach

Walking Fun

I decided today it was time to get off my butt! lol I miss my three mile runs. I miss working out hard, so I popped in the trusty ole 1 mile walking video. Boy, am I out of shape. Brody didn't know what was going on. I don't know if he liked it or not, but I had not felt him all day until I started the video. He started bouncing around a lot. lol He must of been asleep all day, because now he is moving like crazy. I feel great though. Hope I am not too sore tomorrow. That sounds so funny... Worried I might be sore after a 1 mile walk. lol! Whew the joys of pregnancy!

17 Weeks

17 weeks....

Size of baby Jones: 5 1/2 inches

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes

Gender: It's a Boy! Brody Scott Jones

Movement: Yes! Lots of movement. Can't feel kicking, but just little flutters.

Sleep: This past week I have had a hard time getting comfortable to fall asleep, but once I do I sleep pretty good. Get up once or twice a night to go to the bathroom though.

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol!

Cravings: Nothing specific. I don't just crave one thing. Just whatever I want I eat. lol

Symptoms: Tired, as usual. Hips are starting to grow and hurt!

Best Moment this week: Being lazy. =) Nothing too exciting happened this past week.

16 weeks

16 weeks....

Size of baby Jones: 5 inches

Maternity Clothes: A mixture of regular and maternity clothes

Gender: Boy! We got to find out early (check previous post).

Movement: Yes! Lots of movement. Can't feel kicking, but just little flutters.

Sleep: This past week I have had a hard time getting comfortable to fall asleep, but once I do I sleep pretty good. Get up once or twice a night to go to the bathroom though.

What I miss: Clothes that fit, lol!

Cravings: Spaghetti this past week. But I would eat spaghetti every day of the week, before pregnancy. lol!

Symptoms: Tired, as usual. I have noticed more headaches this last week though.

Best Moment this week: Finding out we are having a boy and picking his name:

Brody Scott Jones

IT'S A BOY!!!!

Big Shocker, huh?! LOL!

I went to the doctor yesterday for a normal check up. The nurse came in with the Doppler to try and find the babies heartbeat, and could not find it. She went to go get another nurse and while she is gone the doctor comes in, and begins to talk to me. In the meantime, the nurse comes in and starts listening. Literally it seemed like she listened for a good ten minutes with no luck. So, the doctor called for an ultrasound, and I begin to freak out. This same thing happened at my 11 week appointment. I didn't stress at that appointment, b/c I new it was normal sometimes with the first appointment to not be able to hear it on the Doppler. Well, I'm fifteen weeks now, and it should (in my mind lol) be easy to find. Well this little one was trying to give Momma a hard time. They put me in a sub-waiting room, b/c there was 4 people ahead of me to have an ultrasound. That was the longest 45 minutes of my life. In the midst of tears I text Kevin, who couldn't get away from work. I told him, oh don't worry this is just a check up. Not a big deal, just the normal blood pressure, weight, etc.. Lol boy as I wrong. I text family and a few close friends and asked for prayers. I said lots of prayers, drank lots of water to try and stop the tears, even tried facebook and some solitaire on my iPhone to pass the slow time. Finally they call me back. I lay on the table, she puts the ultrasound thingy on my tummy and I heard the most beautiful sound in my life. =) Praise the Lord our baby is OK.
The nurse, typed a few things on her computer and I saw it!!! Our little boy. I knew it, it's a boy! She said, "do you want to know what it is?" I hesitated because Kevin wasn't there, but quickly said "it's a boy". She smiled and said yes. She tried to get a picture to show he was a boy, but he was a typical little man and kept covering it with his hand. lol! She did get a few more pictures of our little turtle though... It's neat to be able to see his little bones in all these pictures. I can't wait for my next appointment, for a long ultrasound. That was the appointment we were supposed to find out what we are having, but in the midst of our little scare God let us have a little joy in the midst of the worry.
Thank you Lord for answered prayers! You truly are an AWESOME God!