sleep!

So this is never a consistent thing but I'm just excited to report that I didn't have to wake up for Noah at all this morning (he usually gets up somewhere between 2:30-5:30). The only time he woke up was around 9:30 when I was relaxing in bed with the laptop (sometimes I have to do something before I fall asleep if I'm not super tired) but I let Matt take care of him, since he usually takes care of Noah if he wakes up before he goes to bed but after I've gone to bed. Matt tried to get out of it though, claiming Halo as a legitimate excuse. Hah! That's a laugher.

footsteps.

Noah took his first unassisted steps yesterday! I was pretty much taken by surprise. He hasn't really been standing unassisted for long periods of time so when he randomly decided to try walking yesterday it was pretty unexpected!

So he gets pretty excited when he sees his reflection and he can see it in our fireplace so he took a few steps toward himself. That was the first time I saw him take more than one step before falling. So cute! And so weird! I can't believe he will be walking soon.

I'm also feeling some faint flutters in my belly here and there. Nothing strong or consistent but it seems Noah's little brother or sister is also trying to take some footsteps. I think I'm finally starting to show a little although no one else has really said anything besides Matt. It's getting pretty obvious to me but to strangers I probably just look like I need to do some ab exercises. Still waiting to hear the first "So when are you due?" Most people are too scared to ask that question but it does happen!

gastroenteritis.

We all had it yesterday... it was poopy (quite literally). I got a call from daycare at about 11:00 so we went to get the poor bebe and bring him home. I also felt not so great myself but I went back to work since I wasn't exhibiting any horrible symptoms (yet). Then it struck at about 1:19pm and I had to go hooommme. As soon as I got home, blehhhh, my french fries were peacin' out. That was the worst throw-up experience I've ever had.

Then I took a nap. And then felt like butt for the rest of the night. Luckily, I feel better today though!! And I'm actually eating real food for the first time in over 24 hours. It's a nice feeling. I like to feel almost normal again.

So I'm hoping we're all getting over this icky bug and we can resume our normal activities (well, not that they consist of much more than watching TV and running some errands... we lead very exciting lives).

cue 2nd tri.

So this morning sickness can end any day now! Are you listening to me child? It's time to behave. Please.

Chicken Fingers FAIL.

This is me at lunch:

And that didn't end well.

12 week checkup.

This morning:
Me: "Do you want to come to my checkup?"
Matt: "Sure"
Me: "Okay, I'll pick you up around five after or ten after 11:00."

... three hours later...

I pulled into the driveway and tried to call Matt to let him know I was there and it went straight to voicemail. Bad sign. I decide my next best option is to run inside and get him. Much to my surprise (or not), Matt is hanging out in his basketball shorts and cut-off tee playing Rock Band.

Me: "Ready?"
Matt: "For what? Oh, your appointment!"
Me: "I'll go by myself." (leaves immediately)

So there's the intro.

Anyway, I only weighed in at 147. That is certainly no more than I weighed last time (probably less but at least not by much). Nobody mentioned anything so that's good.

I finally heard the heartbeat for the first time! :D I was looking forward to that since it was too early at my last appointment. The heart rate was in the upper 140's/low 150's.

Good checkup! My next one will already consist of the "big ultrasound". This pregnancy is going so much faster than my first.

Noah is turning one!

I can't believe tomorrow is Noah's first birthday. We had his party on Saturday in Michigan at the cottage. It was great! The weather was crummy but we made the best of it. Indoor space was limited but at least all the bodies in the cottage kept it warm! It was nice to see friends and family again on our trip. Noah did really well on his plane trip. On the way up, he slept part of the way from Raleigh to Chicago and then the whole way from Chicago to Grand Rapids. On the way back, he slept the whole way from Grand Rapids to Atlanta and then didn't sleep at all from Atlanta to Raleigh. That last part was a little challenging but he still did well. I think the hardest part about flying with a baby is keeping them entertained during the layover. We have to find an area at the gate to sort of barricade off so that Noah has a little area in which to crawl around. Of course he wants to go everywhere! Ahh, it is definitely an energy drainer.

Anyway, Noah got lots of cute gifts at his party thanks to the generosity of our family and friends. His cake turned out really cute and it was just a $20 cake from the Shop 'n' Save in Beulah, haha. Needless to say, our options were limited but it was fine. I set out "treasure chests" filled with "treasure" (candy... like Paydays, 100 Grands, Ring Pops, Lifesavers, chocolate coins) and hung a little pirate-themed Happy Birthday banner on the porch. It was pretty simple but pretty darn cute. I also made chocolate cupcakes to compliment the cake and put little skull & crossbones picks in them.

I've been feeling pretty good all week and then I get home and throw up everything I ate today (which wasn't a whole lot)! What the heck?! Please let this be the last time. I hate feeling queasy and throwing up. :/ I just made some coffee... hoping that helps to ease my tummy. We finally told everyone about expecting #2. My 12-week checkup is on Wednesday! I have no reason to believe anything is less than perfect, I just hope I haven't lost any weight. I certainly don't feel like I have so I doubt that will be a problem, lol.

Back to work tomorrow (I'm not really that excited... I miss the cottage)!