16 Months

Avery was officially 16 months on Thursday, 3/24.  She's getting so big.  She can do a lot of stuff and is increasing her vocabulary every day.
She can:
Wipe her mouth with a napkin
Consistently knows where her nose, ear and chin are
Blow kisses<3<3<3
Climbs on everything including the dining room table
In her Toddler bed
Likes "brushing" her teeth (finally)
Likes being read to, favorite book is "Twinkle Toes", a ballerina book:)

Her new words:
Woof woof
Night night
Shoe
Ear

26-weeks!

On Wednesday, 3/23, I was officially 26 weeks.  Shane is the size of a cucumber and still as active as ever.  I'm feeling a little third trimester-y, even though I know it's early.  It takes a little more effort to get out bed and I'm having to do that quite often.  I've pretty much been tired this whole pregnancy.  And my back hurts every now and then.  I'm still sleeping pretty good and no heartburn or acid reflux...at least not like Avery!  I cannot believe I have less than 100 days left.  CRAZY!
This week, "the fetus's immune system, including the lymph nodes, thymus and spleen, are rapidly developing, a process that started during the early weeks of development."

25 weeks!

Shane is the size of a rutabaga this week.  Never heard of it.  He should weigh around 1.5 pounds now.  He got the hiccups for the 1st time this morning.  It was really cute, but a little annoying at 4 am when I am trying to sleep;)  This week Shane is, "growing more hair-and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture."
As for me:  I am enjoying Spring Break.  This past weekend I was in San Antonio for a dance team contest.  I got to go shopping at the River Center Mall, eat on the river, go to Sea World, and shop at the Outlet Mall in San Marcus.  I got some really cute stuff for Avery at Osh Kosh and the Gap Outlet.

 I got home Monday night, and really missed my Boo!  Yesterday, I choreographed the beginning of the pom dance for 2A for Dance Concert and cleaned the front part of the house.  It's so nice to have a clean, good smelling house again.  Today, I am planning on getting out.  Maybe the mall, outlet mall, Southlake Town Centre, who knows?  I just need to get out.

And finally, my stomach is steadily growing.  I feel really good though.  At least with Shane, my fat is confined to him.

24 weeks!

Shane is the length of an ear of corn today.  Hard to believe, but also not so hard to believe.  He is kicking and punching everywhere!  I think that I keep forgetting to mention that I can see his kicks and movements now.  He's very active!!  According to my app, BabyBump, here is what Shane is up to this week...
"With all the rapidly developing senses in your baby, he should probably be able to sense what is upside down or right side up."

March Pics

At the Park

Might be the cutest thing I have seen in a while!

High chairs?  Overrated!  Booster seats?  Puh-lease!

As soon as I try to get her hair out of her face, this is what she does.

Our little daredevil has a preoccupation with the dining room table...sigh.

23 weeks/Appt.

Shane is the size of  a mango this week and I am the size of an elephant.  I feel HUGE.  It's like he literally grew over night.  He has been quite active today as well.  I love how active my little Shane is!  I had my monthly doctor's appt this afternoon.  Everything looks good.  I am up 24 pounds already...sigh.  Shane's heart rate was 148.  Just like his sister!  Next appt is 1-month away and it's the dreaded glucose test:(  After that appt I start going every 2 weeks.  I cannot believe how fast these weeks are flying!!!  Slow down time, slow down!

15-Month Well Check

Just got back from Avery's 15-month well check appointment.  She is 31" tall and weighs 24 lbs 14 oz.  75th percentile height, 50th percentile weight.  She was a Holy Terror!  She cried when they measured her head (19"), cried when they took her temperature, cried when he looked in her ears (no ear infection, thank God), screeched and screamed after he looked her over.  I could barely hear him over her screaming.  She acted ridiculous.  Then she cried some more while waiting for her shots.  Cried before, during and after her shots.  She only got 2 shots this time; Hib B and Pneumococcal conjugate.  She had her 1st lollipop after it was over.  And was happy as a lark by the time we got home.