Suddenly I'm 30: Life Lately

Life at the Edwards Nest has been busy to say the least.  It has been 6 months since I have graced this blog and its something I have missed.  I have taken several breaks throughout the years and every time, I miss it.
Today, I turn 30...officially, and I thought it was a prefect day to get back on the wagon. So, here is a little life lately update.

The last I left you, our family was getting ready to expand.  I was also holding out and never released the gender.  Our sweet baby Edwards #2 is a Boy!!  He is just a perfect addition to our family and its like he has been with us forever.

Coleman Jackson Edwards came into the world on the morning of January 5, 2016. 

 

 Griffin has been a great big brother.  I couldn't of asked for a better transition for him.  He takes his role of big brother very seriously and loves sweet Coleman.

 This was taken about 10 days after I had Coleman.  Coleman was delivered by C-section and I was told I would not be able to lift anything over 5 pounds for 2-4 weeks.  Griffin weighs 25lbs.  Griffin did fine with me not being about to hold him, but Mama, not so much.  At 10 days post-op I begged my OB to allow me to carry by boy.  I got the okay to pick up, carry, snuggle, and love on my oldest son and that's just what I did.  This was good for my heart.

 

 

 

 

Coleman is now 4 months old and such a joy.  He is a very content baby and fits in with out family like a dream.  Will be updating you on his month by month soon.

 



 On the home front, things are still progressing.  We moved in this past June and we are steadily doing stuff.  I am one to make it feel like home and want things decorated and done.  Some rooms in the house are complete and others are not.  We were able to get grass planted for the yard and had some bushes planted around the house.  Still a work in progress a year later and I am sure this time next year I will be saying it again. 

 Griffin has grown so much over the past 6 months and even more so within the past 4 months.  Since bringing Coleman home from the hospital he has seemed to really be blossoming.  His language is out of this world and some of the things he says blows my mind and has me taken back.  He is learning so much in school and is getting ready to move to 2K!  He turned 2 in April.

That's a quick update.  More to come soon.  I am so thrilled to be back.  This is a community that I love to be apart of and I love having this forum as a type of online scrapbook for our life.  Hope you all have a blessed Friday-Eve!  I know I will...taking the day off to celebrate my birthday with the ones that I love. 

Oh Baby!! 21 Weeks

Happy, happy Friday Friends.  Clemson kicks off their season Saturday and we are looking forward to a long Labor Day weekend.

 

How far along? 21 Weeks! 

Baby's Size: At our anatomy scan this week we found out that sweet baby weighs 15 ounces.

Gender: We know, but we are still going to keep it to ourselves a little longer. 

Weight Gain: 1 1/2 pounds, although I feel like its more than that.

16 vs. 21 weeks

 

Baby's Movement: Sweet bean is a mover and a shaker.  The baby is behind my placenta so movements aren't totally strong.  It's sweet little feet hang out below my belly button and that's where I feel the strongest kicks. 

 

Maternity Clothes: Yes, Yes, Yes!  Why are not all pants made with elastic bands? 

Sleep: Same as the past few weeks.  Tossing and turning all night long, and lets not talk about the crazy dreams I've been having.

 

Belly Button In/Out: Still in.  It never popped out with Griffin so I would expect the same thing to happen this go around. 

 

Stretch Marks: None.  I only got one (on my hip) with Griffin but I didn't find it until after I delivered him.   

Symptoms: Back pain is still around but thankful the tiredness has subsided for now.  I have been having heart palpitations which I had with Griffin but they didn't show up until around 25 weeks.  With this pregnancy they showed up at 14 weeks and have gotten stronger and more frequent as time as gone by.  I have already wore a monitor and everything came back fine.  I see a cardiologist next week just to get a closer look at everything.  Thankfully, these palpitations do not "hurt" me or the baby.

 

Cravings: Give me all the chocolate milk I can drink!  Seriously.  Promise Land brand has quickly become my favorite.

Miss Anything? Can’t say that I am. 

Best Moment This Week: Being able to see the sweetness during my ultrasound.  I'll take all the baby time I can.

 

Worst Moment This Week: Nothing I can think of.

Looking Forward To: Enjoying the fall"ish" weather that we have coming our way.  Hello mid 80's! 

How's Husband? Still doing well.  He is a great help in the mornings to help me get Griffin ready for school so I don’t have to wake up earlier than I already am.  He has also taken over bath time since my belly seems to be getting in the way more and more.

Oh Baby: Week 20 with Baby Edwards 2

How far along? 20 Weeks!  Less than half way to go

Baby's Size: A banana 

Gender: We know, but we are still going to keep it to ourselves a little longer. 

Weight Gain: At my last appointment I was still down 1 pound from pre-pregnancy.  My next appointment is next week, so I am sure the scale has gone up a bit. 

Baby's Movement: Yes!  I am so happy to finally be feeling these little flutters.  I'd say I feel the baby move 10 times a day if not a little more.  I have to be really still and concentrate so I know I am not missing them.  I always feel the kicks down low right under my belly button. 

 

 

 

Maternity Clothes: Yes, Yes, Yes!  Why are not all pants made with elastic bands? 

Sleep: Not well at night.  I toss and turn all night long and the restless legs have started up.  Not fun. 

Belly Button In/Out: Still in.  It never popped out with Griffin so I would expect the same thing to happen this go around. 

Stretch Marks: None.  I only got one (on my hip) with Griffin but I didn't find it until after I delivered him.   

Symptoms: Back pain, headaches, restless legs, and tiredness. 

Cravings: This week I craved the salad dressing from Chipotle.  If you haven’t tried it you must, soon. 

Miss Anything? Can’t say that I am. 

Best Moment This Week: Nailing down nursery ideas for sweet baby.  We don’t have an extra bedroom downstairs and we aren’t a fan of sending Griffin upstairs yet, so the new baby will have its own room in my walk in closet.  Thankfully, it is spacious enough for our sweet new arrival.

Worst Moment This Week: Nothing I can think of.

Looking Forward To: Next week’s appointment.  We will have our anatomy scan then and I always look forward to seeing the sweet little bean. 

How's Husband? Still doing well.  He is a great help in the mornings to help me get Griffin ready for school so I don’t have to wake up earlier than I already am.  He has also taken over bath time since my belly seems to be getting in the way more and more.

Oh Baby! 19 Weeks and Counting

This past Tuesday I turned 19 weeks.  Since I will be delivering at 39 weeks or before, it is crazy to think that we are a little over half way through this pregnancy. 

 

How far along? 19 weeks +3

Baby's Size: A tomato

 

Gender: We know, but we are still going to keep it to ourselves a little more longer.

 

Weight Gain: At my appointment last week I was still under pre-pregnancy weight by 1 pound.  Even though I feel and look like I've gained at least a good 10 lbs.

 

Baby's Movement: Yes!  I am so happy to finally be feeling these little flutters.  I'd say I feel the baby move 10 times a day if not a little more.  I have to be really still and concentrate so I know I am not missing them.  I always feel the kicks down low right under my belly button.

 

Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants are heaven.  Heaven I tell you.  They are so comfortable and help with the expanding of the belly as the day goes on.  Regular shirts are still being worn, but I know it is coming to an end soon.

 

Sleep: Pretty good.  The tossing and turning is what keeps me from getting a great nights rest.

 

Belly Button In/Out: Still in.  It never popped out with Griffin so I would expect the same thing to happen this go around.

 

Stretch Marks: None.  I only got one (on my hip) with Griffin but I didn't find it until after I delivered him. 

 

Symptoms: Back pain has been sticking around more this week, other than that I feel great!

 

Cravings: None that I can think of.  Food wise I don't ever just have to have something because I am craving it.  I eat a pretty hardy breakfast but I tend to snack the rest of the day.  The amount I can eat is very little and if I do overeat, then I pay for it the rest of the day and feel horrible.

 

Miss Anything? My energy.

 

Best Moment This Week: This past week I was patting my belly and saying "baby" to Griffin.  I know he has no clue what is going on but I would like for him to at least know there is a baby in Mama's belly.  He automatically hit his own belly and started saying "baby"!  I was a great highlight this week.

Worst Moment This Week: None I can think of.

Looking Forward To: Picking out a name.  We know we want some type of family name, but nothing is telling us "Yes, that's it!"  We knew within seconds of finding out we were having a boy, that his name should be Griffin.  Who knows, baby #2 might be nameless until the birth.
 

How's Husband? Doing well.  I think he is starting to realize that soon we will have two children under the age of two.  We better get as much rest now as we can.

 

In case you missed yesterday's post, I gave a little peek into our new kitchen.  You can click here to see all the pictures.

Oh Baby!! 16 Week Bumpdate

Here we are again.  I hate that this blog has turned into doing bump dates only.  I don't know what it is about being pregnant, but any extra time I have is spent resting/doing nothing. 

I miss blogging and I can't wait to get back in the swing of things.

Let's hope right into week 16!

 

How far along? 16+2 weeks 

Baby's Size: Avocado

 

Gender: We know, but we are still going to keep it to ourselves a little more longer.

 

Weight Gain: Unsure.  At my 14 weeks ultrasound I was down 3 pounds, but I will get an update at next weeks appointment.  I would say I am at least back to pre-pregnancy weight, because this belly is fully in charge.

 

Baby's Movement: Yes!  I am so happy to finally be feeling these little flutters.  I'd say I feel the baby move 10 times a day if not a little more.  I have to be really still and concentrate so I know I am not missing them.

 

Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants are heaven.  Heaven I tell you.  They are so comfortable and help with the expanding of the belly as the day goes on.  Regular shirts are still being worn, but I know it is coming to an end soon.

 

Sleep: Pretty good.  I try and go to bed no later than 10:00pm.  Some nights I am fast asleep by 8pm.  No complaints here though.  I get up to use the bathroom at least once a night, but the tossing and turning is what keeps me from getting a perfect nights sleep.

 

Belly Button In/Out: Still in.  It never popped out with Griffin so I would expect the same thing to happen this go around.

 

Stretch Marks: None.  I only got one (on my hip) with Griffin but I didn't find it until after I delivered him. 

 

Symptoms: Same as last week.  Exhaustion is not fun.  Luke is having to pick up more "parent duty" than I am in the afternoons because I feel so wiped out in the afternoons.

 

Cravings: None that I can think of.  Food wise I don't ever just have to have something because I am craving it.  I eat a pretty hardy breakfast but I tend to snack the rest of the day.  The amount I can eat is very little and if I do overeat, then I pay for it the rest of the day and feel horrible.

 

Miss Anything? My energy.

 

Best Moment This Week: Not baby related, but I am looking forward to my brother coming home next week.  We have not seen him since Griffin was 6 months old and even though it is for 2 days, I am going to be selfish with my time with him.

 

Worst Moment This Week: Me personally, I have not had a bad moment.

Looking Forward To: Picking out a name.  We know we want some type of family name, but nothing is telling us "Yes, that's it!"  We knew within seconds of finding out we were having a boy, that his name should be Griffin.  Who knows, baby #2 might be nameless until the birth.
 

How's Husband? Still wonderful!  The extra help with Griffin has been wonderful.  He has been in charge of bath time and has been giving Griffin his last Milk before bed.

Baby Edwards: Week 15

I can not believe we are already in week 15.  The weeks are flying by and we are so thrilled with this new addition.

Here is what has been going on for week 15.

 

How far along? 15 +2 Weeks

Baby's Size: An apple

 

Gender: Coming Soon! 

 

Weight Gain: Not sure yet.  My last appointment I was down 3 pounds, but I don't know if those have found its way back yet.  Even with those 3 pounds lost, I feel like the bump is large and in charge!

 

Baby's Movement: I can finally say YES!  They are few and far between but they are there.  It is one of my favorite parts about being pregnant.

 

Maternity Clothes: Same as last week.  The maternity pants are in full force, but my regular shirts are still working for now.

 

Sleep: Wonderful! Husband and I purchased a King mattress and it has been wonderful!  It is really life changing.

 

Symptoms: Still some heartburn and exhaustion.  I'm waiting  on the exhaustion to subside, but not sure if that will happen while I am chasing Griffin around 24/7.

 

Cravings: I don't really have cravings, but I had a skittles craving last week!!  I haven't had skittles in years, but the fruitiness of it sounded so good to me.  Don't worry, the craving was fixed, and I enjoyed a whole bag to myself.

 

Miss Anything? Energy!! Enough said.

 

Best Moment This Week: Finding out the gender!! We found out Tuesday and we are so excited to share the news of the sex of our new addition.  Not sure when we will share, but it will be soon.

 

Worst Moment This Week: Nothing I can think of.

Looking Forward To: Picking out a name.  It was very easy to name Griffin, but Luke and I are having a little more trouble naming Edwards#2.

How's Husband? Still amazing.  I have been dead tired in the afternoons, and he has been pulling night duty for me so I can rest (catch up on some TV shows).

 

14 Week Bumpdate: Edwards #2

Still no picture of the bump.  I promise that is coming.  With moving in the heat and just being plain exhausted, it is crazy how little energy I have to pose for a bump picture.

I am in my 14th week and I am blown away how fast the first trimester flew by.  I am so close to the half way mark I can just taste it.

Here is what has been going on during week 14.

How far along? 14 Weeks

Baby's Size: An avocado which seems pretty small for week 14

Gender: Coming Soon!  We find out Tuesday what this little peanut is.  I am saying Boy because I feel like I have had the same pregnancy so far as with Griffin.  Husband thinks Girl, which I would love. 

Weight Gain: At my appointment last week I was actually down 3 pounds.  No complaining here.  I have been sick and the amount I can take in at one time is very small compared to pre-pregnancy.

Baby's Movement: It is crazy to me, but I think that I do feel flutters every now and then.  I didn't feel movement from Griffin until I was about 24 weeks because he was positioned behind my placenta.  I've heard that the second go around Mama's can feel movement sooner because they now know what to expect and know that they feel like.  Either way, I am loving it.

Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants, YES!  I am still wearing all my regular shirts and I am hoping those hang out a bit longer before I have to purchase maternity ones.

Sleep: Sleep has been amazing this week.  We moved over the weekend and I am just so tired from that that I have been sleeping like a rock.  I have been in bed asleep by 8 or 9 at the latest. Feels so good to get a fun nights rest.

Symptoms: Heartburn has been in full effect.  When I get it I feel it more in my back than in my chest, but it's nothing some TUMS can't fix.  The fatigue has kicked up a notch this week, but again I am blaming that on moving.

Cravings: No cravings.  The food aversions are still in high force right now. 

Miss Anything? Nothing I can think of.

Best Moment This Week: We were riding in the car this week and I just started saying "Baby, Baby, Baby."  Out of the blue Griffin starts mimicking me and says it.  I know that he has no clue what is going on, but I know he is going to be a great big brother.

Worst Moment This Week: The exhaustion.

Looking Forward To: Our gender scan next week!  I am so ready to call the baby by it's name.

How's Husband? Amazing!  Not only has he been knocking items off our punch list for the house, but he is the main one taking care of Griffin in the evenings for me.  The extra time allows me to rest on the couch or take a good long bath, which is must needed.  Thanks babe!

 

Happy Hump Day!

13 Weeks: Baby Edwards #2

Good Morning Friends.  As promised, here is a quick bump date for week 13.

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How far along? 13 weeks 

Total weight gain: No clue on this one.  I go back to the doctor on Thursday so we will see then.

 

Maternity clothes?  Yes!  I am wearing a mixture of pre-pregnancy and maternity clothing.  This week I have really been enjoying my maternity pants.  They feel like heaven.  Most of my clothes fit really good in the morning, but by the end of the day I am miserable and want nothing more than to get out of them.  So, I am embracing anything maternity as I need it.

The bump is large and in charge.  It has definitely popped out quicker than the first go around.  I'm waiting on it to firm up a bit and I will be sharing more later.

 

Sleep: This has been touch and go.  There are some afternoons that I know I wont make it to 4:00 if I don't take a quick cat nap. One days I nap, I don't tend to sleep well so I am doing my best to go without the naps.  When I don't nap during the day, I sleep like a rock at night.

 

Best moment this week:  I really haven't had a best moment this week, but I feel like I may be getting my energy back. 

 

Worst Moment this week: I wouldn't call it a worst moment, but it is what it is.  But, after not having any sickness for a little over a week, I all of the sudden got sick over the weekend.  It kind of caught me off guard, because I was hoping it was all over with.

 

Miss Anything? Not a thing.

                 

Cravings: I don't really have any cravings so far.  I remember with Griffin all I wanted was chocolate milk...all the time.  As of right now, I will want something to eat, but as soon as it is in front of me, I no longer want it.  I just eat when and what I can.

 

Symptoms:  The exhausting is hard right now.  After working, then going home to pack or pick up the house, then taking care of an "always on the go" toddler...Mama is pooped.

 

Looking forward to: Finding out gender!  We will be finding out the gender of our sweet baby on July 21st.  I will be 15 weeks and I am very eager to see if Griffin will have a baby brother or sister.

 

    

Finding out about our growing family

Hey Friends!  I have missed you all so much.  I hope to do some catching up with y’all blog posts this coming weekend to see what y’all have been up to.

Let me first start off my saying Thank You so very much for all the congratulations on our surprising announcement.  The number of calls, texts, and, comments have been overwhelming and we appreciate them all!

I wanted to share on how I/we found out the news of our little miracle addition.

The day after Mother’s Day (May 11^th) was a holiday at work so I had the day off and decided to spend it deep cleaning my house.  I sent Griffin on to daycare so I could get some things done.  After starting on the house I realized that I was out of some cleaning supplies so I made a trip to Target.

On my drive there, I just kept thinking how much I loved being pregnant with Griffin.  Sure I had some rough moments, but I felt in complete bliss knowing who I was carrying.  I started remember how awesome it was to feel those little kicks and jabs and how wonderful it has been having Griffin in our lives.

I started thinking about my early pregnancy symptoms with Griffin and the very first one was a sore chest.  I felt my chest and indeed they were. 

While at Target, I decided to pick up some pregnancy test because I keep usually keep those in my house and I knew I was out.

Now, the reason I always kept this on hand because I never have a regular cycle.  If you have been following with my for a while, you know that I have PCOS and had to see a fertility specialist in order to get pregnant with Griffin.  Well, after having Griffin, I asked my doctor if he could give me something to make my cycles “normal” without being on birth control.  Luke and I did not want to prevent pregnancy since we had a hard time the first go around. 

My OB prescribed me something that would start my cycles if I hadent had one in a certain amount of days.  I always took a test before starting the meds to double check that I wasn’t pregnant. 

After getting home from Target, I went directly and took the test.  I was completely in shock and it turned positive within seconds.  I was home alone and just got a positive pregnancy test.  We got pregnant on our own this time!  God's timing is always perfect.

I called my OB and set up an appointment to have my HCG tested and called someone with make Griffin a “Big Bro” onesie to put on him to tell Luke our exciting news.

 

I was able to get a video of Luke and his reaction was priceless.  He was shocked and so so thrilled. 

I was able to have my first OB appointment on June 9^th and found out we were 9 weeks pregnant with a due date of January 12, 2016.  We know he/she will at least be born by January 5^th since I will have a planned C-section.

As of now I am 11 weeks and we are looking forward to finding out of Baby Edwards is a boy or girl in the next 4-5 weeks.  I plan to do bump dates and keep track of this growing baby.

Thank you all again.  See you soon!