Halfway, 50%,..20 weeks

However you want to say it we are halfway through the pregnancy .. 20 down 20 to go 

How far along are you? 20 weeks 

Have you started to show? Yes!
Total weight gain: 7lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, leggings which are the most comfortable things and some top.. I can still fit my normal clothes 

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: yes! 

Best moment this week: Our anatomy scan, getting 20 minutes to see our little love bug. With Madison we had a single vessel cord so this time we were concerned about that again BUT no worries we have a normal cord :) 

Miss Anything? Running ... To much time on my feet makes my sciatic unbearable 

Movement: yes, hopefully Chris and Madison can feel it soon!

Food cravings: ham, cheese and mustard paininis 

Anything making you queasy or sick: the deep coughing sound .. Makes me gag 

Gender predictions: I'm still thinking boy .. This has been so different compared to Madison, Chris thinks girl. .. 20 weeks and we will see!

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!

Symptoms: just some sciatic nerve pain
Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: not feeling guilty about sneaking an extra Halloween treat.

Other news ... Waiting for a closing date on our current house so we are slowly packing up all of our stuff. It's amazing what you accumulate in 3.5 years of living together!!

Also waiting for our computer to get fixed so I can take all my pictures of our camera and update you on all the fall fun, candian thanksgiving, Madison's 2nd birthday, our visit to Boo at the Zoo and our visit to the pumpkin patch!! Hopefully it will be fixed in the next 2 weeks before I get to far behind!

Madness I tell you .. Madness

Our life has been crazy this week ... Between thanksgiving in Canada , a special little lady turning 2 and the need to pack our home for the move I haven't found a free moment to update you all. I PROMISE and update is coming .. Tomorrow (Sunday October 20) probably in the evening as we are going to Boo at the Zoo in the morning.

Hope your all enjoying the fall weather ... Back to packing after I get my pumpkin latte ;) ... But here is a picture of Madison helping Opa make waffles while we were in Canada.

Cookies, cookies and more cookies!!

Anyone who knows me knows I love to bake! Cookies, cupcakes, brownies ... Anything! I swear I am destined to be a baker .. In all that spare time I have.  

Well this Saturday I finally let my little Cookie Monster help make some yummy chocolate chip cookies!

I measured everything out, put them into cups and let Madison mix all the ingredients together! It was such a fun thing for us to do together. Madison had fun and was very happy when she got to eat a cookie she worked so hard to make!

She even snuck a chocolate chip ... I wonder who she learnt that from ;) 

It was such a fun experience/ experiment baking with a toddler .. I can't wait until the next time! Maybe some birthday cupcakes for the princess?

16 weeks down!

How far along are you? 16 weeks

Have you started to show? Yes It's starting to look for like a pregnancy bump and not just a weight gain
Total weight gain: 4lbs... But according to the docs I've only gained 1 lbs? 

Maternity clothes? A couple tank tops and a few shirts but most of the time normal clothes!

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: yes! Finally getting sleep! 

Best moment this week: Finding out our offer on a new house was accepted. And seeing our lazy baby Murray in our ultrasound!!

Miss Anything? Baths! I can only shower .. Sitting in a bath makes my sciatic nerve much worse

Movement: feeling little flutters but the baby seems very lazy during the ultrasounds 

Food cravings: was craving bubba bites-bubba style from bubbas.. Thankfully Chris likes them to and got them :) and good thing because bubbas closed down on Sunday night!

Anything making you queasy or sick: random smells 
Gender predictions: I'm thinking boy .. One grandma is team blue the other is team pink 

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!!

Symptoms: just some sciatic nerve pain
Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: feeling some kicks!!!

'twas the night before school

... And we are running around like crazy!! Time to finish all the last minute things .. Getting Madison's box for her cubby ready with change of clothes and her name and picture, family pictures and labeling Madison's coats and shoes!  

We had a good weekend to end our summer .. Saturday Chris worked so Madison and I ventured to the Bronx Zoo our favorite go to day trip spot! Madison was super surprised when Daddy decided to show up to visit at the zoo!! 

We had a great zoo day.. After that we headed to a fun block party and then off to a bonfire at uncle pj and uncle Mikey's!  

Sunday was spent looking at open houses! We are currently on the hunt for a new home for our expanding family. We thought we found "the one" but someone came in with all cash and we lost out! So back at it!!!

Anyways off to cook some dinner and then it's bath and bed for the big girl .. Only 1 month til she's 2:(. Where did my little girl go? 

Big news!

Hey everyone!! Sorry for my long absence.. Been a little crazy here lately! Put our house on the market, trying to find a new one, getting Madison ready for preschool and a new baby coming! 

Our due date for baby #2 is March 17th 2014 (Irish much??)   Figured I'd start blogging g again about this pregnancy!  So far it's been a little rough was pretty sick again at the start but feeling much better .. Now heading into the 2nd trimester I hope the feeling better trend continues!

How far along? 13 weeks 

Have you started to show? Yes I've got a bump but some days I feel like it just looks like I've been eating to many donuts! 

Total weight gain: up 3lbs (hopefully wont gain as much as I did with Madison!) 

Maternity clothes? Shirts only .. I've got a little bump but pants still fit perfectly.

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: what is that?? I get on average 4hrs a night .. I can't seem to get comfortable!

Best moment this week: Madison kissing my belly before bed .. And Chris finally being able to make an appt and hear the baby heartbeat :) also took part in the color run 5k .. Didn't run the whole thing as I planned when I registered.. But we finished it and ran a good portion!

Miss Anything? Sleep .. But I'm starting to get more energy

Movement: at our 12 week ultrasound we saw the baby move but so far I've only felt a little flutter when laying on my stomach 

Food cravings: banana cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory... Waiting for my bday to have some.  And French fries with ranch.

Anything making you queasy or sick: some chicken, the smell of coffee (which sucks!!)
Gender predictions: I'm thinking boy (so far this pregnancy has been a little diff then Madison) Chris thinks girl.

Labor Signs: Nope. Hopefully not for 188 days! 

Symptoms: still some morning sickness and starting to feel some stretching! 
Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and moody ... Depends on my sleep!! 

Looking forward to: feeling some kicks!!!

Thanks for stopping by check back soon! Xo 

Spring has sprung

Here in New York its spring.. at least for the time being!

We've been enjoying the last days and spending LOTS of time outside. We recently purchased a bike seat for Madison! We settled on the iBert seat (in the front instead of back) after talking to a bunch of people and to the guys at our local bike store (Endless Trail BikeWorx .. if you live around Westchester you should check them out!).  

We had the bike seat attached on wednesday and went for a little ride.. we put the seat on Chris' bike to start, since its been 2 summers since I have ridden my bike and I need to get more comfortable on it! 

At first Madison wasn't to happy with the helmet BUT once she was in the seat she was ready to go!

 Today, Chris got over time at work so it was a "mommy maddie day", we headed to the park, where Madison showed me her impressive big girl skills by going down the slide by herself! I am so proud of her, during fall last year she wouldn't go down unless someone was holding her.. its amazing how in a few months everything changes!

Little Diva

So happy 

 This picture of her is probably one of my new favorites there is something so peaceful about it!!

Anyways.. after the park we headed to Go Greenly for some yummy Frozen Yogurt!!! Madison has taken a liking to it.. she has the Simply Taro with Strawberries.. I opted for Wedding cake with strawberries and kiwi!!

So far this spring is great! We have lots of fun planned in the next little bit.. first of I am heading to Vegas for the Arbonne Training Conference, then we've got our annual trip to Rehobeth Beach Delaware, a trip to Canada for Brett's highschool graduation, a couple 5k races (maybe a 10k by the fall) And MAYBE a quick trip to Florida :)

xo's