20 Weeks - Gender Reveal Party!

I had my 20 week ultrasound on Monday of this week. We got a great report! Baby Cornett is very active in my tummy, although I can barely feel it! Baby C weighs only 12 ounces and all of Baby C's organs measured right on target which was wonderful news to hear. It was so neat seeing Baby C move around and wave at us! When it came time to check the sex of Baby C, Brad and I both turned our heads so we wouldn't see!  This was the hardest thing ever! It was very tempting to look, but we knew we both wanted to be surprised at the Gender Reveal Party scheduled for Saturday. That's right...Saturday! We had to wait all week to find out even though it was right there in front of us! Our ultrasound tech put the ultrasound pic in an envelope for us and I brought it to work the next day to give to Jessi since she was making my Reveal cupcakes! (BTW, the cupcakes turned out so cute!) So this is one of the pics we got see! Baby C sucking his/her thumb!

Saturday night finally arrived after a very long week of preparing for the party! I made several pink and blue goodies including marshmallow pops, rice krispie treats, Funfetti cake mix dip, and pretzels! The table turned out so cute with the "secret" cupcakes being the center of attention! We also had a ton of appetizers and chilled Greek chicken pasta that Brad made. Lots of our family and friends came to cheer us on for the reveal. When it was finally time to bite into the cupcakes, my stomach got butterflies! We were finally about to find out if were having a little girl (Stella Grace) or little boy (Connor Bradley)!! Everyone crowded around the table as Brad and I prepared for the Reveal. We even Face-timed my best friend Lauren who lives in New Mexico so she could "be there" since she could not physically be there for the party. When we bit into the cupcakes, the insides were BLUE!!! Yay!! Everyone cheered and laughed and ran up to us hugging and congratulating us! We are so excited to be having a little BOY!

Getting ready for the big reveal!

So happy!

Taking a double look :)

Yay! It's BLUE!

Grandparents and Great Grandma!

GiGi and Aunt Jen

Aunt Whit and Uncle Michael

I'm a BOY!!!

18 and 19 Weeks

I had another prenatal massage this week. I could really get addicted to these! They are so relaxing and make my back feel so much better. It seems like these weeks are flying by now! Probably because we have been super busy. Brad is still working on the new restaurant with plans to open the first week of September. Just in time for football season! Plus, my Mom just got married at a beautiful a castle in Decatur, MS last weekend! We had such a good time celebrating with her. Friday night before the wedding, my sister and I stayed with my Mom in a cabin on the Chunky River getting everything ready for the wedding and relaxing. Then Saturday we had manicures and pedicures with mimosas...well Jen and Mom had mimosas :) Her wedding started at 7:30 Saturday night so we relaxed the rest of the day at the cabin after running a few errands and doing last minute decorating. The weather was perfect as my sister and I walked her down the isle to marry Tommy. His two sons were also there along with lots of our family and friends. After the wedding ceremony, we had the reception at the cabin which was really neat and rustic. Her wedding was perfect, and I am so happy she has found true love and happiness.

Pregnancy Highlights: 

How Far Along: 19 weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a mango about  6 inches and 5 ounces  

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm not doing too good at keeping up with my weight since we still do not have a scale! But, I'm guessing around 10-12 lbs. Will find out next Monday at my MD appt. 

Maternity Clothes: I finally had to break down and buy some new work out tops! My size small tops and t shirts are getting a little snug around the belly and just not comfy, so I went on a shopping spree to Target to get some bigger tops to work out in. I have also bought a few maxi dresses which I love! I had a friend who said "maxi dresses are the new mu mu's for pregnant women!". I definitely have to agree :) 

Gender: Ultrasound is Aug 20th (next Monday) and Gender Reveal Party is Aug 25!!! Can't wait to find out! 

Movement: I'm feeling a little movement finally! It's such a weird feeling that I have to second guess myself but I'm pretty sure it's Baby C changing positions and kicking me! 

Sleep: No problems in this area :) 

Cravings/Aversions:  Nothing crazy yet. Still trying to eat as healthy as I can.   

Emotions: Feeling great!

What I Miss: Doing pretty much everything I want to do :) Life is good. 

Symptoms: Nausea is completely gone!!  Lower back (my S.I.'s and tailbone) still ache and mid back is feeling a little better but is definitely still there, especially at the end of the day. 

What I'm Looking Forward To: Our Gender Reveal Party Aug 25 for the big reveal!

17 Weeks

Can't believe I'm already 17 weeks along. Seems like the past 4 months have already flown by! I continue to feel better and better as the weeks go by. I finally decided to take a picture of my baby bump since I haven't taken any thus far. Bump is still pretty small. We are in the process of planning of the Gender Reveal Party and getting really excited the closer it gets. The party is set for Aug 25 at my awesome in-laws home! 

Pregnancy Highlights: 

How Far Along: 17 weeks

Size of Baby: The size of an sweet potato about  5 inches and 4.5 ounces - also, about the size of my palm 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have actually lost 1 pound this week so that makes a total of 7 pounds gained 

Maternity Clothes: Haven't bought any maternity clothes yet 

Gender: We find out at the 20 weeks appt on Aug 20! Only 3 more weeks!

Movement: No movement yet.

Sleep: Still sleeping a good bit

Cravings/Aversions:  I have been a cheddar cheese and cracker kick this week :)   

Emotions: Feeling great!

What I Miss: I am actually feeling really good and not missing anything! I have started back to the gym - up to running 2 miles on the treadmill and doing Power class for strengthening 2-3x a week. 

Symptoms: Heart burn/indigestion is kicking in. Also still get nauseated in the late afternoons, but its not every day like it used to be. Lower back (my S.I.'s and tailbone!) starting to ache while my mid back is feeling a little better. 

What I'm Looking Forward To: My ultrasound in 3 wks to find out the gender of our baby and Gender Reveal Party Aug 25 for the big reveal!

16 Weeks

Second trimester is great! I'm feeling a lot better...a lot less nausea and a lot more energy! Back in the gym 2-3x/wk running and doing power class. Exercise really seems to help me cope with the stress of weight gain and is helping my back feel better, too. I had my 16 wk doctor's appointment this week. Baby C's heart rate was 150 bpm and everything looked good! We are getting excited about the big reveal of Baby C's gender! 

Pregnancy Highlights: 

How Far Along: 16 weeks

Size of Baby: The size of an avocado about 4.5 inches and 3.5 ounces

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have gained a total of 8 lbs -kind of a shock to me! My doctor said I am probably making up for not gaining much in the beginning. Very hard to see on the scale though!! I'm having to give myself pep talks everyday it seems about the weight gain...this is def going to be a test of my strength emotionally and mentally! Of course, Brad says I have gained most of my weight in my bust, so he is loving it! :)

Maternity Clothes: Still wearing normal clothes -although clothes are getting a little snug around the bust and belly. 

Gender: We find out at the 20 weeks appt on Aug 20! Only 4 more weeks!

Movement: No movement yet.

Sleep: Still loving my sleep but getting my energy back. 

Cravings/Aversions:  I really haven't had any cravings or aversions. I'm pretty much back to my healthy eating habits even though everyone tells me to enjoy being pregnant and eat whatever I want!   

Emotions: Primarily emotional about the weight gain. I'm learning this a very mental process being pregnant and that I have to tell myself the weight gain is for our baby! I like the way Brad's application on his phone put it..."maternal storage tissue, not fat" :)

What I Miss: I am actually feeling really good and not missing anything! I have started back to the gym - up to running 2 miles on the treadmill and doing Power class for strengthening 2-3x a week. 

Symptoms: Heart burn/indigestion is kicking in. Also still get nauseated in the late afternoons, but its not every day like it used to be. Lower back (my S.I.'s and tailbone!) starting to ache while my mid back is feeling a little better. 

What I'm Looking Forward To: My ultrasound in 4 wks to find out the gender of our baby!