15+ Weeks

Hello Everyone!

We have returned from our vacation to D.C. It was very fun, I really enjoyed seeing everything. We got to see most of the things that we wanted too. All of the walking really did a number to my back and feet so we skipped our last tour which was the Capital. I think we should have chosen a more relaxing vacation this year since I was pregnant but I still really enjoyed it. But we got home early so that was nice. I think my favorite was Mt. Vernon! Here are some pictures-Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, and Mt. Vernon. When we went to the National Archives, Alex Trebek was filming in the Rotunda (place where the orginal Declaration and Constitution are kept). We got to see him pretty close, but there were so many people and so we didn't get pictures or to talk to him. We drove up to Baltimore for a day, walked around the harbor and had Maryland Crabcakes. I was not so much a fan, but Dennis really enjoyed them.

I have been feeling pretty good besides my back. We did some planting next to our patio seating wall today and my back is killing me tonight! But it usually feels okay in the morning.

Baby has now been to a few more states-Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland. The drive was fine, I didn't even have to stop all that often. Niblet was really good for Dennis' mom. Our new little man comes to us on FRIDAY! As luck would have it, the breeders are going to a wedding in Indiana this weekend and are going to drop him off on their way through. Much better than having to drive to Iowa. Here is a picture of him, he has really grown and I can't wait to see him in about 5 days! I just love this picture with his little tongue!

Well I will sign off for now, hope you are all doing well and have a great Memorial Day weekend. Love-Dennis, Angie, and Baby...

14 Weeks-Starting 2nd Trimester

Hello Everyone,

Nothing new to really report this week. I did not have a doctor's appointment so no pictures or cool stuff to report. I did celebrate my first mother's day, although I am not sure if that is legal. We had Dennis' family over on Sunday, we grilled and the kids fished in our pond.

For those guessing about the gender of the baby, I have mostly been calling "Baby" a "he" and had previously always had dreams that the baby was a boy. But the last week or so I have had three dreams and the baby is a girl. I even called it a "her" today. My friend Finn (who is pregnant as well) had a dream last night that I had a girl. So we shall see. Right now the vote is 3 to 1 for a girl, if you haven't voted the poll is on the top left of this page. I don't think I have mentioned but Dennis and I do plan on finding out if the baby is a boy or girl. I don't have the appointment scheduled just yet, but probably mid-late June we will have the ultrasound.

I'm feeling a lot better, no vomiting in over a week! WHOOHOOO! I know you all wanted to know about that. I have noticed some round ligament pain the past couple days, especially today, which is essentially my tummy stretching out to make room for baby. I don't really have a "bump" yet but my pants or getting tighter and tighter. Might be time to go and check out a maternity store soon.

We leave for D.C. on Saturday so my next blog will probably have some vacation stories and pictures in it. Niblet is staying with Dennis' mom, hopefully he isn't too much of a handful for her. Butters (our puppy) is coming home in three weeks! I can't wait, I'll probably regret saying that when I am cleaning up the umteenth pee puddle!

I hope you are all doing well and all you mothers had a wonderful and relaxing Mother's Day.

Love, Angie, Dennis, and Baby S.

12 Weeks

Hello Everyone! Hope you are all doing well. I had my 12 week appt today. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time, it was going a million miles an hour. I have only gained 1 1/2 lbs so far. I haven't been feeling well and all that really sounds good are breads and other carbs and of course desserts of all shapes and sizes so needless to say, I was afraid of the scale. Dennis got to attend this one, but we were a little sad we didn't get another ultrasound. Doctor asked if we had any questions, I have about a million but my pregnant brain went blank, so I started a notes page on my cell phone full of questions so I won't forget next time. We did a little landscaping to the front of the house and seeded our lawn over the weekend. Here is part of the project, we did a mini version of this around our mailbox and still need to do it around a tree that has some hostas planted around it. Picture is a little lopsided now that I have looked at it, but oh well.

We also got some new pictures of our little bully. Our breeder was actually robbed of a litter of puppies but thankfully our bully is safe and sound. Not much else is really new, just enjoying the weather. I hope it is hear to stay! Hope everyone is doing great!