Pumpkin patch

Brandon actually climbed out of his stroller to see Haylee!














Brandon had so much fun at the pumpkin patch. We got pumpkins, played in the dirt and corn, walking around, petting animals, and playing with friends and his girlfriend. My friend's little girl and Brandon have so much fun together. I have never seen him get so excited to see anyone else as he does Haylee. So cute and Maleri and I laughed so much watching them.

11 weeks

Symptoms:
Still tired: I have been pushing my body this week and my body hasn't been too happy with me.
Not hungry: My hunger goes up and down but this week I haven't been hungry during the day. I also haven't been drinking as much as I should, it is hard to force the food and liquids down.


Morning Sickness:
None. YaY!

Cravings:
Pickles and anything salty. This week one day I craved Texas chili so I made that this week. Yesterday nothing tasted good to me. I can't eat very many sweets. They just don't taste good to me. I guess that is a good thing.

Thoughts:
I have been too busy this week to even think about the pregnancy. I worked at Sunset Mesa this week as a sub. I missed it and had fun doing it but it wore me out and I was exhausted. I also made apple butter with my mom this week. It was fun seeing my mom and making something so yummy!

Balloon fiesta

We went to the balloon fiesta twice this year. Brandon loved the balloons and everyone thought it was amazing that he loved them. They said that most babies that they see freak out. It was so good to see Brandon get so excited!

10 weeks

14 weeks #1


10 weeks # 2. I am almost as big as I was at 14 weeks with Brandon. Insane!

Symptoms:
Tired: drained easily
Allergies: I got them really bad with Brandon as well. Sneezing, plugged nose, blinking( eyes are dry)
Emotionally drained

Morning sickness:
A couple days I have gotten sick at night but It is cause I didn't eat soon enough.

Craving:
Tomatoes (I can't get enough) and yesterday was nacho cheese.

Thoughts:
It is definitely hard to have a toddler and be pregnant. Brandon has been very clingy to me and refuses to go to Ben at times. Ben helps me with Brandon so much. It is difficult to constantly clean toys up and sweep. He can make my clean house messy in a matter of seconds. Ben has been awesome and helped me so much. I seriously couldn't do it without him. He has been wonderful! Only 3 weeks and # days till my second trimester.

Pray that I will completely trust God with everything.

14 Months

Happy Boy!

He loves the beanbag.

Family picture at the balloon fiesta.

He loved the balloons!

Firetruck

Football Sunday!



I'm sorry I missed Brandon's 13 month update.

Update:
He is walking really well. He gets up by himself and has fun exploring new places. He is starting to really play with his cousins and friends. He has a shape ball that he brings to both Ben and I to help him put all the shapes in the ball. He is starting to talk a lot more. Examples are "mwlk" (milk) "UP," "BAWOON" (balloon), "ight" (light), "that," and "ot" (hot). He says "mama," "daddy" and "GUck" (his own word that he says with a whole lot of passion). He speaks in full sentences but we have no idea what he is saying. He has learned how to sign; More, please, all done, and thank you. He knows the difference between each one cause he signs each one at the correct times. He understands so much. I can ask him to put things back or bring them to me and he obeys. He has started to run when we call him to come back and we are working on that. He is becoming more and more independent everyday. I am loving watching him grow and learn so quickly.

Brandon is in size 4 diapers, size 5 shoes, and size 12-18 month clothes. He learned how to take off his diaper so I have walked in many times to a completely naked baby. No poop yet. I have had to make sure he has pants on.

My baby is getting really big!

5 weeks 9/2/10

Forgot to post this one. This was my first post



I didn't blog as much with Brandon as i should and i want to remember this stuff so that is why i am getting more detailed this time.
5 weeks

Symptoms:
1. Extremely tired! i can't do a lot in the day because it just exhausts me.
2. Patience is low. I am patient, i have to be with a 13 month
old but it wears thin.
3. A little nauseous. If I eat I am fine
4. Hungry. i eat a lot more than i did.
5. Bloating, a lot more than with Brandon. taking enzymes.


Thoughts:
So thankful for Ben! At the end of the day when I can't go anymore he has helped me so much. taking care of Brandon, doing the dishes, and making dinner. God has blessed me beyond anything i ever imagined. God is Good!

It is so different being pregnant the second time. first i already have a boy who is running around and i have to take care of him, but i can't really be tired cause he keeps going. i just crash when he does at night. i also am working out this time around. I didn't work out at all with Brandon but now I am in better shape than I was before. it is nice to know. I am going to take raspberry leaf this time cause i hear it helps strengthen the uterine wall and help with labor. I already know what is going to happen but i know that it could be totally different but I have a different feeling going into this. I haven't really thought about labor and i am not allowing myself till it gets closer and I can work it out later. i am trying to focus on Brandon and spending time with him. He wont be an only child for long. I love his smiles, hugs and kisses. Even though sometimes he drives me crazy, I love i am more than life itself.



Anyway, that is it for now.

9 weeks

I was 9 weeks yesterday

Symptoms:
Tired: Still tired
Emotional: Cry a lot and get mad easily
Impatient: Not a good thing with a husband and a 13 month old.
Hunger: Some days I can eat a lot and some days I am not into eating.
Pregnancy brain: Still there and worse than ever. Forget everything and anything unless I write it down. I forgot to take vitamins 3 times this week.

Morning sickness:
Still none yet

Cravings:
Tomatoes: I can't get enough. I eat a lot of tomatoes in salad and tomato sandwiches.

Thoughts:
Brandon has been whinny and been wanting a lot of attention from Ben, me and everyone. He gets very whinny and upset when people stop paying attention to him. It is going to be really hard when the baby comes. I know that he knows that i am pregnant cause he has acted very differently since we found out. Maybe cause I am acting different.

I have been trying to find a bob stroller. My sister has one and loves it and says that it is worth it to buy one. The only problem is that they are really expensive. i have been looking on Craig's list for one that is cheaper but used they are still expensive. I think that I will have to save up for one and get one at REI and have a lifetime warranty. I know that my parents said they would help me out and Brandon and the little one has 3 sets of grandparents. It is nice sometimes but around the holidays it is the hardest thing ever. I am also searching for the best bed to get for Brandon. I am looking to see on Craig's list for a bed and dresser. I know I have a lot of time but Its nice to start looking right away. I am a planner.

I will update this post later with a picture but I am not at home so I can't load one just yet.