I posted two pictures of my ever growing belly at 24 weeks pregnant.  I can't say they are the most attractive photos, but I really don't care at the moment.  However, they might be gone by tomorrow because it will be haunting that so many people might see my stretch marks.  However, need I remind people those stretchmarks are from my first pregnancy four years ago.  Oh well, it is a daily reminder that I have had two wonderful and healthy children and one more on the way. 

xoxo, Laura

Nothing different has taken place in these last couple of weeks.  I am definitely looking more round.  My face always gets a little rounder when I am pregnant.  I have been feeling so much going on in my tummy.  Naomi has seen the belly moving and loves it.  She had already felt it, but just yesterday she saw some crazy movement.  It is very exciting.  This Friday I think I might be going into the lab to have my glucose testing done.  I have been waking up at 4 am each morning to go pee and sometimes my hunger wakes me up too.  I get so hungry which in a way stinks because I am finishing my braces treatment and there is alot of tightening of wires and I just started wearing rubber bands that it makes it really difficult and uncomfortable to eat whatever and whenever.   

Saturday Naomi has two photo appointments for her dance pictures.  Her recital is right around the corner.  I am so proud of her.  Owen continues to keep us busy.  He is talking so much and so well.  He copies his big sis so much, it is so cute to hear him learn new words. 

My mom and I went shopping for yarn today.  She loves to make babies blankets and we bought some really pretty and soft ribbon. 

After the photo shoot on Saturday we are going to do "A Womb with a View".  That is going to be exciting since I haven't done that type of ultrasound before.  Anyway, I just thought I would update. 

xoxo, Laura

Last night I started getting the leg cramp thing while sleeping.  I experienced this with my first pregnancy and I think with my last as well.  It hurts so bad.  This morning when I woke up my legs were still super sore from the cramping.  There is not too much one can do about it though.  Saturday and Sunday (Easter) I started getting those Braxton Hicks contractions, which I thought was weird because it is early in the pregnancy, but I know that is what it was.  My stomach gets super tight and I am so uncomfortable.  I could not sit or lay still, it was a lot of pressure.    I can not wait to meet this baby.  I think I am more impatient this time around to see the baby because my kids are so excited and that makes me even more excited too.  Anyway, have a good week everyone.

xoxo, Laura

I had an appointment today.  Ian, Naomi, and Owen went today since Ian is off from teaching for Spring break.  They got to see the baby, who by the way is a GIRL for sure.  I saw a very clear picture for myself this time.  We are looking at delivering on July 15, but will finalize it on the next visit because the date will be closer.  This is such an exciting time for me and my family.  I just got cleared yesterday for graduation.  I graduate May 30 with my B.A. in English.  I will apply next year for the M.A. program because I missed the deadline now.  In the meantime I am going to look for a teaching job in the area or just substitute.  I am not sure which yet.  Of course, if I don't get hired somewhere I can always sub around in different districts.  Anyway, the baby looked healthy.  I got a sonogram with photos, but I can't post them until later tonight.  I haven't hooked my scanner up to our new computer.  She measured at 1 pound.  The doctor got a good shot of her face and noticed that her lip was complete (meaning no cleft lip) which is good news.  Also, she was so cute and had her hand up by her head and looked like she was waving at the family.  All Naomi could say was "aaawww".  Naomi is so excited.  She said, "I can't believe we are going to have two girls in the family."  Owen knows there is a baby there.  He kept asking if "baby hurt" when Dr. Palitz put the wand on my tummy.  Anyway, I just wanted to keep this updated.  I hope you all have a good Easter.  We are going to have a good party with lots of food and fellowship at Rosa's house.  Naomi got the prettiest dress at Macy's.  She felt like such a princess because she tried on 6 dresses and got to show dad and Owen how they all looked.  Then she picked her favorite and then she got new shoes.  She was totally excited.  Owen got some cute clothes at Gap, but he could care less what he is wearing on Easter Sunday.  Boys will be boys.  Happy Easter!

xoxo, Laura