15 Weeks

How Far Along: 15 Weeks

Maternity Clothes: Nothing fits well...not maternity clothes not my clothes (well pants at least).

Best Moment This Week:

Weight Gain/Loss: -9 lb

Gender:

Movement: Not yet but I can't wait...it's my favorite thing about pregnancy

Food Craving: I've eaten more this week but I still can't say there is something I want other than snow cones...and basically because I am so dehydrated and water doesn't seem to do the trick.

What I Miss: There were a few nights this past week that I could really have used a margarita.

Sleep: awesome...great at night and 1 nap a day (although there were a couple days I could have skipped it last week...I figured Adam's gone the last thing I need is to wear out before Z goes to bed).

Symptoms: nausea, fatigue, vomiting, and new this week the blood circulation in my legs isn't all that great...meaning I have to switch sides a lot at night and can't cross my legs.

Same/Different: there are still so many people that don't know!  I feel like people think I must be a lazy complainer because my facebook status updates have been about naps or complaining about working at the house...I keep thinking I should mention I'm pregnant so people understand why the lack of AC is really sucky.  With Zack at this point the whole world knew and if they didn't I stuck out my belly in pride. 

Tummy Shot:

And I didn't even ask...

There are so many things in life that I don't even think to pray for...I usually get caught up thinking I am so blessed, and so many people struggle in ways I can't imagine, who am I to pray for things to be easier. I am a go with the flow kind of girl and I don't get stressed about most things. When Adam told me he would be going away for 2 weeks, I had just come back from vacation and needed some major vacay recovery. We also had a house in major need of work before we could move in...not to mention 2 weeks for Cree usually means 3 or 4 weeks. I didn't think twice about it...it is what it is and I can get through.
I figured I would be extra worn out and weekends would be super long, but it will all work out.
I love how God sees my needs and helps me out even when I don't think to ask. Zack has been amazing. At the moment we are settling down before a nap that he usually takes an hour and a half from now...this way I can get a nap in before meeting the carpet cleaners. All week he has been wonderful, flexible and had some major independent play.
Why didn't I think to pray for Zack's flexibility and my patience? I don't know. Why did God give Zack extra flexibility and me extra patience? Because he is good. I can just hear him saying..."Lindsay I've got your back! Nothing is too small for me and if you need a nap...you need a nap. It's not being selfish." Will I ever learn...well history tells me no. I hate asking anyone for help. Meanwhile I won't forget to thank him for the little stuff.

What little thing will I pray for tonight? That Adam won't be needed much longer than scheduled...On the other hand I am so proud of him and the confidence his bosses have in him to send him on such a big job.

PS...this is my first posting from my phone! Go me!

Oh...Did I forget to mention...

WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER BABY!

Adam and I are very excited.  I have been sick again but Zack keeps me smiling.  Turns out we have another active little guy (or girl) on our hands.  Sometimes the doppler can't catch a heartbeat because of the movement so I have had extra sonograms...meaning extra baby pictures.
Since our scanner is in storage here are pictures of the sonograms...

I am 14 weeks and I recall telling Adam at 7 weeks that I won't be able to keep the secret as long as I did with Zack because I will see everyone and want to tell them...meanwhile we could never figure out how to bring it up or slip it into conversation so here we are already in the second trimester finally telling everyone.
I knew at 3 weeks when I got sick after skipping breakfast (which with a toddler happens quite a bit).  The first 10 weeks I was so ready and able to tell my friends but we wanted to tell family first.  Once we told family Zack got sick then we went on vacation, then we went on vacation again so that's how we kept the secret this long.
Anyway little one will come sometime around January 22! 

14 Weeks

How Far Along: 14 Weeks

Maternity Clothes: No but I am losing weight which means I have pants that hang down and a belly that sticks out...attractive.

Best Moment This Week: Finally telling friends, and a couple great buys at the big consignment sale in the fairgrounds.

Weight Gain/Loss: -7 lb (uggg...this is a lot more than I lost at this point with Zack)

Gender: Well, I feel boy but my friend did a special string and needle test that is supposed to tell you the birth order and gender of all the kids you'll have and the test said GIRL...so far it hasn't been wrong with anyone.  I'm not going out to buy pink but I sure was tempted by some cute summer clearance dresses.

Movement: None yet but the day is coming!!!!!

Food Craving: I'm just going to leave this blank for a while...

What I miss: eating food that fills me up and looking forward to meals, feeling like a person

Sleep: still great!  I wake up before Zack so I spend some time laying in bed reading or watching TV before the boy wakes up.  I also take a nap while Zack has his...which means I get nothing done, but it doesn't really bother me until my poor husband is searching the clean laundry pile looking for socks that match.

What I am looking forward to: Boy or Girl...I am ready to pin nursery ideas and pick a paint color...which is also exciting.  I bought a gallon of paint for Zacks room.  This will be the first room I have been able to decorate for him...meanwhile I can't use the exact colors in my vision (navy blue walls may not help with resale)

Symptoms: NAUSEA...I am so ready to be done with this.  The string test also showed that this little one will be my last (again I am not sold), I would be OK with adopting other children but I really want to have a nice pregnancy.  I still have hope for this one but Sunday was the worst day in both pregnancies...I vomited all day (plus Adam was away on business).  I almost called the dr. but didn't really have the energy.  I also almost called my Dad to see if he could come spend the night with us in case I needed to go to the hospital.  Thanks to the nausea medication I felt much better on Monday.

Same/Different: Lots more vomiting but I also feel a whole lot better in between.  With Zack I felt like crap most of the time.

Tummy Shot:

Our Week At The House

Zack and I spent several days at our Raleigh home getting it ready to sell.  Our tenants didn't take very good care of it (to say the least) which makes me really sad.  I tend to think people are good and will do for others and for the most part I am right.  These people really disapointed me (I'll post pictures when we finish of the before and after).  We had to get the carpets profesionaly cleaned and deodorized, we had to have a cleaning person come clean (because honestly I thought the job was beyond my skill level and being pregnant I didn't want to use the chemical cleaners that were probibally necessary.
Tuesday: Zack and I got to the house at 10 to meet the carpet cleaners who were going to be there between 10-12.  I soon got a call saying they would be closer to 12 so we made a trip to Lowes to price light fixtures and pick out paint colors.  1:30 the electric company shows up to put on the electricitricity (finally some AC) 1:45 comes around and the cleaners finally arrive.  2:10 they discover that the water was turned off.  My fault.  I signed up for the electricity to be turned back on but because the water was on I figured I would squeeze a few more dimes from the tenants (they hadn't paid rent since May).  Well the water was switched off that morning.  Needless to say the clarpet cleaners need water and couldn't work.  I scheduled the water for the next day and the cleaners to come back on Thursday.
Thursday: The carpet cleaners were scheduled to come between 2 and 4.  I get a call in the morning that they would most likely be late and would I mind having a different cleaner come...well the guy that came before offered to do the deep cleaning at no extra charge...so I didn't want to switch.  I planned on taking Zack to the mall and letting him run around util they called that they were close.  at 1:15 someone called and said the guys would be there in 30 min if I didn't mind them coming early.  MIND...NO WAY!  I grabbed Zack from his crib and picked up a couple snacks, a juice cup and a bottle of water.  When we got to the house the cleaners had just arrived, I opened the door fo them to get started.  Meanwhile the AC wasn't working.  I called a repair man who would be there between 3-6.  YUCK!  I didn't bring dinner foods for Zack and now we were both covered in sweat and smelled like wet dog and carpet chemicals from just being in that house.  After the cleaners left (around 2:45...that's how bad the carpet was) we ran to Target to pick up some clothes (so that we were decent enough for Steak and Shake) and snacks...in case.  The AC repair man got to the house around 4.  He fixed the AC and left around 5:45!  5:45?!?  I loaded Zack (who had reached the I'm tired and or hungry...I don't know which but something's gotta give...phase) in the car and ran to Steak and Shake.  A grilled cheese and coke never tasted so good.  We were both dehydrated and needed to eat something.  We got home I gave Zack a quick bath and gave him some milk proped him in front of Sesame Street (I am not ashamed) and took a shower myself. 
Saturday: I had to go back up to the house so I could change the air filters...the AC guy said I couldn't leave them in that condition for over a day.  Mom came up to hang out with us so she joined us.  We were going to let Zack run through the house while we measured for all new blinds (I told you these people were nasty) and took the faceplates off the switches to be cleaned and to prep for painting.  We walked in the door and I knew it...the AC was broken again!!!!  I called the company and went all Lindsay on the poor lady who answered the phone.  I even played the pregnant with a todler and husband is away on business card.  She bumped the other two customers waiting on AC service to put me on the top of the list...sorry...but not really.  It was too hot to stay there so we went to the mall to let Z run and to keep cool.  The guy came and fixed it again (I hope for good).

Our amazing realtor will let the cleaning person in on Tuesday and hopefully they will have AC while they work.

The carpets aren't in great shape.  On Thursday as they were being cleaned I thought they were wonderful...I couldn't believe it (and based on what they were it was a big improvement).  Going back on Saturday I wasn't all that excited about them...

13 Weeks

How Far Along: 13 Weeks

Maternity Clothes: Nope

Best Moment This Week: More pictures of baby and a healthy report!

Weight Gain/Loss: -6 lb

Gender:  I am wondering if it's a boy since I want to eat the same foods and I feel the same way...no clue though.

Movement: None yet (other than what I see on the sonogram machine)

Food Craving:  I can't eat most foods but I ate a full helping of green curry with veggies, and I want snow cones and slushies all the time and I eat several bowls of cereal a day.

What I miss: eating

Sleep: back to normal after vacation...Thank Goodness!

What I am looking Forward to: decorating a temporary nursery and toddler room for my kiddos (yay for a practice house!)

Symptoms: still major morning sickness...looks like it is following me into the second trimester.

Same/Different: Same- getting worse into second trimester, foods I like, Different- I feel OK after getting sick.

Tummy Shot:

How does this thing work?

At Adam's company family picnic there was a sand pit with lots of Hula Hoops set up.
Zack was in awe of the kids hula hooping.

"hmmmmm...I think I got a dud"

"darn it...none of these work!"

He then proceeded to use his cuteness to steal working hoops from a couple girls.  He did finally get it over his head but the hoop only fell to the floor...bummer.

because everyone needs a bubble bath picture...

Zack's new word is bu...or bubble. 
I say time for a bath and he says ba...and runs into the bathroom.  He helps me test the water with his hand then he hands be the bubble bath "bu" and does a little dance as a pour it in.  Then he tries to climb in the tub.  He is almost able to do it but thankfully he can't yet because he tends to climb in fully clothed.
He thinks it's a hoot when I put bubbles on his belly but he wasn't so sure what to think when I put the bubbles on his head...

The Lake

This is my favorite place on earth!

 When we arrived Zack decided to go straight into the lake so I hung our wet clothes and put on our suites.

 I was so happy that so many of my cousins were up at the same time

And Zack kinda liked it too...

 He never quite mastered the shovel but that doesn't mean he didn't have fun in the sand.

 What 1 year old doesn't like haveing the attention of grandparents, great grandparents great aunts and uncles and second cousins?  They all really enjoyed Zack but I am sure they all needed a rest after we left.

he wasn't so sure about the boat at first but after cousin Kurt started driving fast and over bumps he was screaching in delight

This was after throwing his ball in the pond and before falling and hitting his head on a rock

The COTW carnival

I wore this same lifejacket as a toddler...we wore these the whole time on the beach and dock.

Catching minnows

I'm ready for another smore

I don't know where he gets this stuff...he just picked up the racket and smashed his face

You can't beat a surprise visit from Grandpa.

You can't beat boat rides, family and smores!!!!

12 Weeks

How Far Along: 12 Weeks

Maternity Clothes: Still not big enough

Best Moment: Seeing my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins...they really enjoyed Zack but something tells me they will all take a long nap after we leave.

Weight Gain/Loss: -6 lb

Gender: ???

Movement: can't wait!

Food Craving: NOTHING...I have been really sick this week.

What I miss: eating grandmas cooking at the lake

Sleep: Z-man has been waking up between 4:15 and 5:30 am...so I'll have to catch up after vacation. 

What I am looking forward to: renovating Adam's house to move in and sell...I am having a field day on Pinterest.

Symptoms: major morning sickness

Same/Different: these last couple weeks have become very similar to my first pregnancy, however rather than sleeping through the nausea I am chasing a toddler.

Tummy Shot...forgot, but here is Zack's impression of mommy:

Splish Splash

Quick post with a cute picture of my boy at the splash pad:

next time we wear a bathing suit.

11 Weeks

How Far Along: 11 weeks

Maternity Clothes: No...my clothes are getting uncomfortable and maternity clothes are too big.

Best Moment This Week: going to the Milton reunion...we got to introduce Zack to the family and share our news about the new little one.

Weight Gain/Loss:

Gender: I am leaning toward boy this week but according to the quiz I took online I could be having either a boy or a girl and according to the Chinese calendar I am having a girl (however it said Zack was a girl as well)

Food Craving: I have been thinking a lot about hush puppies lately.  I don't want meat or anything warm.

What I miss: riding in the car without unbuttoning my pants

Sleep: wonderful

What I'm looking forward to: spending a week with my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins at Lake Plesant.

Symptoms: fatigue, nausea, vomiting, growing belly

Same/Different: I was hoping this pregnancy would be different but this week was all too familiar.

Tummy Shot:

Happy 60th Daddy

I recall you saying a few weeks ago that you didn't ever want to wear one of those sombreros and have people sing to you on your birthday...

well, maybe you shouldn't have suggested a Mexican resturant.

Milton Mania 2012

Adam's dad has 4 sisters...those siblings have 12...those kids have 15 children (and 2 on the way...with several more to come I'm sure) ranging from age 15 years to 4 months. We all get together in Greenville SC at Adam's cousin Margie's (who happens to be 6 months pregnant...what a trooper) house. Only 3 of Adams cousins and several spouses were unable to come. We spend the weekend playing Domino, chasing the children, riding the 4 wheeler, eating and chatting. I have to say my first time I was a little nervous. I mean I was dating this guy who invited me to meet his extended family (and this was the big reunion with great uncles great aunts and second cousins). There was a second cousin who brought his fiancé...and because of that several family members mistook Adam and I for the engaged couple and asked several questions about our "wedding". Plus I was informed that Adam and his brother were the last two Milton's so it was up to us to have a boy to carry on the Milton name. Sounds intimidating, but because this extended family reminds me so much of my own I loved it! This was my third gathering and I felt like an old pro...plus I came with a son who will carry on the Milton name...pressure is off us and Jamie and Katie (Adams brother and his wife) so the responsibility of carrying on the family name belongs to Zack.
So back to the weekend...our usual outdoor domino games were taken inside (I mean we aren't crazy...it was HOT) and the kids alternated between playing in the basement and playing water games. Z-man however lives being outside and basically toughed it out in the heat from 7am to 7pm coming in only to nap. What a trooper.

My handsome boys

Cool Dude

too scared for the cool water slide

First golf cart ride

At the end of every weekend we take family photos:

The Cousins

The Miltons

The kids