Happy May Day~
Our little bundle of happiness is kicking me as we speak.  Gosh I can not believe how fast this is all starting to happen now.  In 14 weeks or LESS I will be holding our new baby in my arms.  I just can't imagine! 

I've gained 15 pounds so far, yuck!  I feel like a big moose.  Up north over the weekend we went on a lot of walks, and I felt so out of shape.  Granted, they were a lot of up hill and through the woods, etc.  but boy, do I ever notice the difference now.  And the heat, it hasnt' even gotten hot yet - and I am already "warm"...I just hope the swelling holds off!!!

This little boy of ours kicks SO much.  I never remember Cameron kicking so much.  He kicks all day long and all night long, I often wonder if this guy is gonna be hyperactive like his dad - or up all night long too!  I'm gonna be living off of coffee after I have this baby and I don't even like coffee :)

I have already felt the baby kick on the outside, Erik has too, several times.  We can even see my belly move now when he kicks - it is all happening so much sooner than it did with Cam.  I hope that doesn't mean this baby is gonna be huge!  maybe just strong.

I really need to get going on the baby's room...I think I will make my goal to be done by June 15th.  We'll see how it goes.  We're still unsure of the name we will chose but we're leaning towards Carter.  Carter Dane and Cameron Dean - our two Othoudt boys.

That's all for today!!  My next appt is one week from today, next Tuesday so I will update more then!

Happy 25 weeks to us.  Whew. 

Things have been okay this last week.  I have gained 13 pounds total and feel pretty good.  I'm starting to get pains in my stomach, I'm sure it is from stretching or growing.  This little boy has been kicking up a storm in there!  He is SO active.  It is fun to have that constant reminder every day

I have been going on walks every day to try to stay in shape.  I know once the heat comes I will be very uncomfortable and maybe not as willing to get outside and walk - so I am trying to make up for it now.  Cameron loves the walks, so I am doing it for two great reasons!

My next OB appt is in 2 weeks on May 8th.  We're busy these next few weeks so that will make the time go fast, and before you know it I will be 30 weeks along!

I've been eating so much cereal.  Funny thing is - I never liked cereal for my entire life.  Now I eat it every day!  Morning, noon and night.  ha - at least I am getting my calcium in with all the milk :)  Our baby should have nice, strong bones.

I am starting to feel out of breath very easily.  Cameron is 26 pounds along with the baby weight I've put on, that is an extra 39 pounds my body is carrying and it is hard!  I am glad it is only temporary! 

I'll update more later.

Today I am 24 weeks along.  Feeling great - 12 pounds heavier now...

I'm lucky enough to be able to wear jeans to work every day.  My boss is great, he said he doens't care if I wear jeans, as long as I still can wear a nice top.  He understands it is a pain in the butt to go out and buy all new maternity clothes - work and casual too.  So I am holding off on buying any new maternity pants until I absolutely have to, and also until the weather stays warm so I can get some cute capris!!

I've been walking on my lunch breaks and after work too - trying to be active so I don't swell up like a moose this summer!  Last time I was pregnant I didn't have to worry about enough walking because I worked downtown and walked 2 miles every day - if I wanted to or not, I had no choice!

Still undecided on a boy name.  I am going to get going on the baby's room too.  I would like to have that done in the next 6 weeks...

My checkup went well.  Nothing much new has happened.  I've gained 12 pounds so far and I measured at 22 cm.  So that was pretty much right on.  The baby's heart rate is like 136.

I go back in 4 weeks and then I take the glucose/diabetes test. 

Our little guy is kicking so much more now and I am really starting to remember why I love being pregnant.  It is such an honor to be able to feel these things, and experience everything I am experiencing - for the second time!  I know some women never get the chance to experience this and it makes me all the more grateful.

Oh yeah!  Erik felt the baby kick for the first time on Monday April 9th!  That was pretty exciting.  We can't wait to meet him!