bring on the bulge!

Weight wise I didn't start out more than 2-3 pounds heavier than when I got pregnant wtih Ellie. However, distribution wise (ie fat vs muscle) is a different story! I decided to just keep wearing the same skin tight outfit I did with Ellie's pregnancy pictures to capture the real deal, folds and all! Tonight I told Nate: "I'm not really this fat, I just don't want to suck in anymore." With buttton-less pants there's not much to keep this belly in anymore.

I have been very fortunate with this pregnancy. I've had very minimal nausea and when I did, it was when heading to bed for the night so I slept it off. I haven't had the terrible headaches I did with Ellie (or at least not yet, knock on wood). The one thing I have noticed with this pregnancy was how tired/exhausted I was the first trimester. But I imagine a lot of that was also for chasing Ellie around. I am a little concerned that my wrists are going to give me the same trouble they did with Ellie. This time though I'm not sure how to deal with it since I will have Ellie to care for. I don't think steroid shots are recommended while pregnant, but I will definitely find out.

16 weeks


8 weeks

In Tha Muthahood

I linked my fb account to a youtube video of this same title and loved it. I'm in my own little hood here with Ellie, some days are rougher than others, but everyday comes with little treats reminding me how important my "job" is. I put Ellie to bed about 30 minutes ago and I'm sitting downstairs listening to her on the monitor repeat over and over "no, no, no." I think she heard that one quite a few times from me today!
On a different note, these roses were from Costco, which are a great price for 2 dozen roses and normally we've never had a problem. This bunch however started falling apart by Sunday and not even a week after buying them they're already in the trash. I could've taken them back, but a trip that way just for dying flowers (which are intended to die) just couldn't be justified. oh well, we'll stick to Safeway's flowers from now on.

some of ellie's favorite places!

fashion show by ellie

These are mostly all outfits compliment of grandma!

zoo

we saw some animals, but Ellie liked the splash pad the best!