13 Week Bumpage!

While these pictures may be a bit disceiving as my pant line does help, I will say that on week 13, I did notice a little baby bump. I would never have guessed that I would begin showing anything until the typical 20 weeks. Now, if you include eating, bloating, and all that goes into pregnancy, I'm sure all those factors do play a role. Regardless I can tell a difference. I love that there is progress with this pregnancy. I want to have a big bump so badly so it is obvious that I am pregnant. I would love to shout it from the roof tops. So here's to more baby bumps and all that is to come in our future.

Zellner Birthday Vacation to Tennessee!

This blog post is in celebration of the Zellner men's trip to Tenneesee. For Owen's upcoming 70th birthday, Ray and Ryan wanted to take Owen on a special vacaion. They would be traveling to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and renting a cabin for 6 days. Karl, Tassie's father and Ryan's father-in-law, was also able to attend the celebration. From cabin days, a day in Gatlinburg, mountain views, pancake breakfasts and steak dinners, go kart racing, movie watching, and so forth, it has been an unforgettable trip. I have loved the picture update I have received as this will truly be a perfect celebration and a time for the boys to be boys. Enjoy some iphone photos from the trip.

 



 

Purple Cow, Milk Shakes, and a Puppy Rattle!

 

I had a fun time with some super sweet moms and their kiddos this past weekend. I love the relationship I have with my kinder moms from last year. They are so supportive and absolutely wonderful plus I am love with their kiddos. I definitely miss seeing their sweet faces at school. This weekend, we made a plan to meet up at Purple Cow at the Shops in Fairview for some great  conversation and catch up as well as some delicious ice cream. What a great night! We dinned on chocolate milk shakes and took a trip to the sand park. My kids are so big! It was such a special night to see them. I also received this sweet little puppy as a gift. It is a puppy with a baby rattle inside. The sweet brother of one of my kiddos told me this puppy was for my baby. He also said, don't worry. Make sure I don't poke my tummy too hard or the baby's head might pop off. I thought this was sound advice:) I loved this night of sweet friendships and sweet treats. Plus I know this baby is already so loved! I cannot wait until our next visit.

13 Week Baby Bump

Number of weeks: 13

Measurement: right around 13 weeks
Baby Size: According to the Bump, our baby is the size of a peach.The baby is about 2.9 inches long and weighs approximately 0.81 ounces.
Interesting Fact: The baby is developing vocal cords and teeth this week. The baby also has its own fingerprints.
Heartbeat: 166 bpm
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 0 lbs
Pregnancy Clothes: My shirts are great but my jeans and work pants have become uncomfortable. I do have a few maternity jeans that were given to me by a friend. I love how stretchy and comfortable they make me feel. I do not like anything tight on my tummy these days.
Tiger Stripes: Not due to pregnancy. No current stretch marks.
Sleep: This past week, Ray went out of town. Sadly I have not been sleeping well on my own. (This of course is not due to pregnancy.) I get up once a night to go to the bathroom, but for some reason my mind starts moving at a million miles a minute thinking of all my daily to do's. This has kept me up on and off for the past week. I am still able to sleep on my tummy. I am currently sleeping on two pillows under my head which I believe helps out the tummy sleeping. I am not really napping anymore. I typically lay down and rest.
How are you feeling: This has been a bit of a difficult topic. Some days are good, others are not. On my off days, I feel nauseous, dizzy, and real low energy. I have gotten sick many times, but am moving forward with prescribed meds. Currently I am on Zantac due to what the doctors believe is stomach acid at night which makes me sick in the mornings. I am almost at my second trimester and with medication and excited that this should quickly come to an end.
Most Memorable Moment: We enjoyed spending our Easter with our Bragg and Fant friends. This week I also took off on Wednesday to drop Ray off at the airport and run errands. I enjoyed a wonderful lunch out with my favorite mama of twins. We ate Mexican food at Christina's Mexican food restaurant. It was a great afternoon of catch up, baby cuddling, and delicious food.
Moving and Grooving: No movement yet.
Cravings: While certain things don't sound too great, I have definitely been able to eat a lot more this week. It'll be interesting to look at weight gain for week 14. I did spend some sweet time with some of my kinder moms and their kiddos at Purple Cow. I enjoyed a delicious chocolate milk shake. YUM!
Gender Predictions: I am  really unsure. It was so interesting how quickly I was set to believe it was a little boy and then quickly changed my tune to girl. Really I am unsure but so excited to know. Sadly it will be quite a wait for us to find out the genger of our little baby. Our gender appointment was rescheduled. So we will find out right before Memorial Day weekend. I can't wait.
What I Miss: sweet tea and cherry coke
Emotional Moment: I was so good dropping Ray off at the airport. As soon as the door was shut and he walked away, the flood gates opened. My emotional moment this week, was getting lost at the airport at 5AM in the dark and pouring down rain. Instead of exiting the north exit, I ended up in the north parking lot about to pay. The sweet man, gave me directions and I quickly, in tears, made my way back home.
What I look forward to: I look forward to Ray's return. I miss my husband and I miss his talks to the baby. I am very excited about the weeks to come. I of course (in the future) look forward to setting up the nursery, registering, and finding out the gender of our sweet babe.

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Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake for our Zellner reveal

 

After reviewing the several hundred RANDOM pictures in my iphone, I decided to post some of my favorites over the past few months. In no particular oder the pictures detail some very exciting 2013 activities. 

 Reminding the kids that they are cool!

 

 Miss Harley Raider and her free Bear Hugs (2+ years old)

 My hubby fixed my ice cream craving

 A couples picture before my family's reveal

  My mama is an Oma! (German for grandmother)

First Grade Open House

 Happy Easter 2013

Easter 2013!

He has Risen!
We wish you and your family a blessed Easter season. This Easter, Ray and I enjoyed a wonderful ABF and  worship service at the Heights Baptist Church. Our pastor gave a beautiful sermon with a perfect reminder. Our God came to earth, lived a sinless life, died, and rose again. Our God he's alive, he's alive. What a perfect message.

After church, Ray and I enjoyed an afternoon with our Bragg and Fant friends. We are honored to call them a second family. It was a perfect afternoon filled with fun friendships, an egg hunt for Mr. B, delicious food, and lots of afternoon snuggles with the babies of the house. This year, the twins, Madelynn and Emily, as well as Kristin's sister, Jennifer's baby, Miss Ellie added 3 more grand kiddos to the bunch. Thank you to our friends (who are just like family) for including us in your special Easter celebration!

Happy Easter! We are so excited to think that our little baby will be here by next Easter:) We also received this sweet picture of our beautiful niece this Easter! What a blessing she and her family is to us:)

Olivia, Easter 2013-5 years old

12 Week Baby Bump

Number of weeks: 12

Measurement: right around 12 weeks
Baby Size: According to the Bump, our baby is the size of a plum. The baby is measuring at 2.1 inches and weighs approximately .49 ounces.
Interesting Fact: The baby's systems are almost fully formed, about to enter into growth and maturation stage, developing reflexes, opening and closing the fingers and toes, and the brain is developing fast.
Heartbeat: ?
Total Weight Gain/Loss:  -1 lbs (probably due to food aversions)
Pregnancy Clothes: I still wear my usual clothes. I did purchase a bella band for those extra pudgy days... but am not loving it. I'm going to take it back for a different size to see if that's the issue. I was hoping this would be a great way to solve the uncomfortable end of day pant situation.
Tiger Stripes: Not due to pregnancy
Sleep: I get up once a night. I am still able to sleep on my stomach and back. I am such a tummy sleeper. I do not know what I'll do when that option runs its course.
How are you feeling: I had a great week last week, but sadly have already become sick a few times during the 12th week. I have an appointment next week and will for sure get set up on Zofran (or the generic to save some monies)
Most Memorable Moment: I enjoyed a Good Friday at home. I was able to relax and spend time with my sweet family.
Moving and Grooving: No movement yet.
Cravings: I am still having problem looking/eating food. Sadly things I used to love are not loving me in return. These foods/smells include eggs, chicken, chocolate, dish soap, dirty dishes, trash, and grass clippings. I promise I'm not trying to get out of doing work... I just can't take the smell.
Gender Predictions: I had my first official baby dream and it was of a beautiful baby girl.
What I Miss: cherry coke... but I did enjoy a caffeine free root beer with cherry from Sonic. YUM!
What I look forward to: I am looking forward to our next appointment (at 13 weeks) I can't wait to hear our sweet baby's heartbeat and to receive a good report from the doctor:)