18 weeks!

We are 18 weeks! Who would have thought that this day would come so fast. In only a few short weeks we will find out if we are having a boy or a girl. We are soo excited!! This will be a quick update without pictures, but I promise there will be another post early this week with pictures from our baby shower and trip to Michigan.

How Far Along: 18 Weeks!
Total Weight Gain:  + 5 lbs
Maternity Clothes:  I would say most of my wardrobe is now maternity clothes
Gender: will know in 2 1/2 weeks!!!
Movement: A little bit of popcorn, fluttery movement but only if I sit really still and quiet
What I miss: Not peeing so often (sorry if this is to much info)
Cravings:  Food! Mostly chips and such
Symptoms: back aches
Best Moment this week: Being able to celebrate with family and friends in Michigan.

Jacobs Note:
I love traveling with my wife! It always means time together away from our "distractions". We have nothing but the radio, our dog, and the road to interfere with our conversation and time together. Even if we have to stop more now during road trips because of Little Toman I don't mind, it just means more time together and more funny Rests stop Stories 

4 Month Dr. Apt!

We just wanted to write a quick update to let everyone know that everything is going GREAT with the baby! We are so thankful God found us the doctor that He did. As many of you know Amy is prone to worrying and although this is something she has been working on, it is very hard NOT to worry when stuff is unknown. And there are plenty of unknowns that come with pregnancy. Worrying has been something that She has done throughout this entire pregnancy. "Do I need to lay on my side", and "is it ok to be lifting babies", and  "my toe fell asleep is that ok?" have all been questions these first four months.  With all this worrying, she hardly ever brings anything up to our doctor because lets just face it, we know everything is in God's hands and that "I really am OK".  Well today Amy asked the doctor about her back pain and was told "yep its normal" but that we should  "buy a maternity belt to help since you lift kids all day". And then my wonderful doctor goes on to pretty much disintegrate the myths we have heard about pregnancy and told us to not listen to all the different opinions I am receiving and just listen to what she tells us to do.  She doesn't just say this but laughs it off and is constantly making jokes. Her smile, cheerfulness, and helpful attitude have really been a blessing from the Lord! We are soooo thankful that we found a doctor that has done nothing to scare us or cause unneeded worry. The words "Your not disabled, your pregnant" are often spoken by our doctor and it is very reassuring. This has helped us (but Amy in particular) to not worry and has allowed Amy to fully enjoy her pregnancy.

When we came home, our little puppy "Wawa" (affectionately named by a little one we know) greeted us with great enthusiasm. Jacob went up to Amy and began making the noise of what the baby's heartbeat sounded like through the ultrasound machine.
"Wone wone wone wone wone" went Jacob.
Of course Wallace (Wawa) took this as an invitation to play and quickly jumped all over both of us! How funny that our puppy is already interacting with the sounds our little baby is making, even if those sounds are poorly recreated through a rumbling, bumbling, daddy.

 Hooray for little Toman!

16 weeks... 4 months!!

Our baby is THIS Big Today!!

How Far Along: 4 Months!!!
Total Weight Gain:  + 3 lbs
Maternity Clothes:  :) Those pants are soo comfortable!
Gender: will know in a month!
Movement: none yet
What I miss: Sandwiches!!
Cravings:  Food! Any and all types!
Symptoms: back aches and trouble sleeping
Best Moment this week: Being 4 months along is super exciting!!! We have 1 month left until we find out our babies sex, which is also very exciting!

Jacobs Note: 
Believe it or not-I'm excited to change diapers, be awake at 2 in the morning, and go for walks with our baby. We have been semi-prepared for all those things with Wallace....well.....not diapers, but definitely poop.

15 weeks

Wow I can't believe it is 15 weeks! It seems like only yesterday we found out we were expecting and now we are almost 4 months along!  Being pregnant has been so wonderful and we are so excited to continue this journey.   I would like to thank everyone who has been praying for us and for our child. I have been starting to feel the aches and effects of pregnancy on my body and have even started to show. (although I have a little "bump" it looks more like I've gained a ton of weight than a baby)

Our baby is the size of an apple this week!!

How Far Along: 15 weeks
Total Weight Gain:+3
Maternity Clothes: of course :) at least for pants, why wouldn't I want to be comfortable? (although they are still too big)
Gender: ??
Movement: none yet
What I miss: Sandwiches!!
Cravings: BBQ Chips! and Broccoli!
Symptoms: achy lower back, a little baby bump
Best Moment this week: When Jacob looked at my belly and got a HUGE smile and said that's our baby!


(Jacob's Note)
I think one of the most fun things about our pregnancy so far has been Amy's dreams and waking up in the middle of the night to say something obscure and random.

Weeks 13 and 14

Hey Everyone! Sorry for not posting last week. Things got a little busy with family in town and Easter. So  I thought this week I would combine last week and this week together. There also isn't a picture this week :(

How Far Along: 13/14 weeks. SECOND TRIMESTER!! YAY!!
Total Weight Gain:+1
Maternity Clothes: pants sometimes, mostly at work where I need to be comfortable
Gender: ??
Movement: none yet
What I miss: nothing
Cravings: nothing particular
Symptoms: achy lower back
Best Moment this week: Being invited to a baby shower thrown for us!

Again I will apologize that this is so late. I thought it had been posted but instead just sat in my drafts. Sorry everyone! Can I claim Mommy brain yet?