26 weeks 1 day Ultrasound Pictures

So relieved after today!  I had the best ultrasound technician who was very informative and walked us through all of her measurements.  I no longer have a low lying placenta and everything looks perfect!  She now weights 1 pound 15 ounces.

These are the 3d pictures Dr. Jadali gave us-everybody says she looks just like John!  Definitely has his nose.  I mentioned to the doctor that it will be interesting to see her in real life and compare her to these pictures-He said she'll look exactly like this when she's born!  I still can't believe the technology.  Anyways, I was so happy to see our little girl and can't wait to see her again in about a month  :)

How far along? 26 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: 20 pounds
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: she seems to wake me up kicking in the middle of the night.  I keep catching myself sleeping on my back....oops!
Best moment this week: No more low lying uterus
Movement: Yes, I can see my stomach moves when she kicks
Food cravings: Mexican!
Gender: "still a princess"
Labor Signs: mild Braxon Hicks
Belly Button in or out? Still in
What I miss: Nothing.  I love her growing inside my belly!

Weekly Wisdom:  Feta Cheese=Bad
What I am looking forward to: I can't wait to hold our little girl  :)

Measurements: not going there right now

Can't Sleep!

I had another wonderful weekend with my hubby-I just have to say I LOVE married life!  It's Sunday night though and I should be sleeping but I just keep tossing and turning  :(  It seems like our little girl is a night owl which doesn't help the situation as I lay in bed with a little person doing gymnastics in my tummy!  

Labor Day Weekend

We all went up to Ventura to visit with Aunt Barbara, Uncle Dick, Sissy, Mike and Niko last weekend and we had a blast!  Davis was so excited to go “camping” for the first time but unfortunately his legs couldn’t keep up with him all day-the poor thing fell 3 times!  I think the only thing that made him feel better was roasting about 50 marshmallows for everybody’s s’mores  J   I can't wait to take Davis to Havasu next weekend!  I have so many good memories of my childhood in Havasu and I want our kids to have the same experiences!

Davis is really excited to meet his sister so he can show her all of her karate moves.  He took a picture of my belly and finally was able to feel her kick!  The kids room is coming along really nicely and Davis was really happy that Daddy put up his Toy Story pictures.  

I've been feeling great except for my ribs have been starting to ache late at night and it's extremely uncomfortable!  We attempted to see a movie this week and thankfully John was really bored because it was unbearable for me-so we left.  Also my calf has cramped up 3 times in the last couple weeks which NEVER happens to me.  I can honestly say now though that I LOVE being pregnant and having her in my belly.  I'm over the feeling fat stage and I'm just so thankful that I have a miracle in my belly.  I love her so much already and I'm so excited to bring her into our lives!  Only 15 weeks left :)

21 week 2 day ultrasound pictures

I've been really nervous about this ultrasound because of the spotting the other day.  Luckily Dr. Jadali says that everything looks normal!  He even said that I no longer have a low lying placenta which should mean that I can exercise again--Not that I really want to!!  I would really like to try a prenatal yoga class though...maybe this weekend?  Well anyways, here are the 4D pictures-They're amazing!

From 134 to 149 in 20 weeks!

So I officially feel like a cow and my lower back is killing me!!  LOL I know it's all for a good cause but I'm seriously in ALL maternity clothes and wish I could get a massage everyday.  I'm in absolute shock and disbelief with my Tummy....John keeps asking--haven't you ever seen a pregnant lady?!?!?!?  Well YES, but it's completely different when it's your body that's gaining weight uncontrollably and when you look into the mirror you see a complete strangers body!  On a happier note, I feel our little girl ALL the time.  I haven't quite learned her schedule but I absolutely love it when I'm somewhere completely random and I feel her dancing around in my belly...I'm like "Hello Sweetheart!  I love you and can't wait to meet you!"  In public I don't actually talk to her but I just smile  :)  She already makes me so happy...I can even feel her right now-she says HI BLOG!  Hi Ava!!!~Our name of the week

I've been cooking lots of healthy dinners lately!  Tonight I made an amazing chicken pesto with angel hair...John requested the leftovers for lunch tomorrow so I think that's a good sign.  I've also made some not so healthy chocolate chip cookies yesterday which probably wasn't the best idea since I'm a little scared I'm gaining weight to quickly.  I'm considering trying to make baby food, of course not til she's ready, but Peggy (my chiropractor) said that's what she did and it sounds like a great idea!  That way not only do you know EXACTLY what the heck your baby is eating, but it's also better for the environment and saves you money!  Who knows, I may be so busy and tired that it's the last thing on my mind but in theory it sounds like a good plan!

How far along? 20 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes!  I woke up one day in Rome and nothing fit
Stretch marks? still lots of cocoa butter
Sleep: Sleeping on my side
Best moment this week: Baby kicking John in the mouth
Movement: Lots of little movement...my little dancer  :)
Food cravings: nothing weird, just lots of food
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: No, I did have some mild cramps "exercise"
Belly Button in or out? Still in
What I miss: Being skinny

Weekly Wisdom:  Take your vitamins and calcium-I heard a story about a lady's twins taking the calcium from her teeth and ruining them...Yikes!
What I am looking forward to: Our doctors appointment next Tuesday...I just love to see her!

Measurements:  37" hips 31" waist 37"chest

IT'S A GIRL!!

We found out it’s a girl!!!  I was so happy to find out and I shocked myself by not crying when our tech made the announcement.  The first time she asked if we wanted to know I said NO because John was still on his way and it was just my mom and I...It killed me to wait another moment but I knew John would want to hear with us.  The moment John walked in she told us!!!  Somehow I just knew it-I had even tried to buy baby girl clothes on the honeymoon but John poo-poo'd the idea.  That lotion lady in Mykonos was wrong!  So….our nursery has been my new full time job and it’s going great-We installed the ceiling fan and painted last week and bought a sofa sleeper this weekend and a TV today!  To top it off our floors are being put in tomorrow!!  I’ve been feeling great except a little tired still at times and getting bigger by the minute.  Our next ultrasound is in 2 weeks so I’m really excited to see our little again girl soon J

European Honeymoon

Our honeymoon was a dream come true!  We saw so many beautiful and amazing places and I miss Europe terribly!  Our cruise was absolutely perfect and John honestly planned the best honeymoon anybody could ever ask for.  Thanks baby!

Have to include a few baby bump pix!  This was 16 weeks and I really felt like I was showing...looking back I was crazy!! LOL this was nothing

Amalfi Coast with Larry, Louiseille, Darren, Tamara, Michelle and John

Ephesus Ruins just outside Kusadasi
Beautiful Santorini!!
Our delicious dinner at St. Regis
The Colosseum   

Mr. and Mrs. Makely!!!

We're finally married!  Our wedding Saturday night was the best night of my life!!!  The highlights for me were the toasts, the entire ceremony and our first dance.  The night went by so smoothly and everybody looked beautiful!!  I had the best bridesmaids in the entire world and the most entertaining groom I think anybody's ever seen :)  The bouquets turned out great and everybody loved the service by Reverend Barbara.  The weather even ended up being perfect after the sun began to set--Sorry to all the guys in their black tuxedos!!  And Davis was the best stepson/ring bearer and it meant so much to John and I to include him in our ceremony and thankfully it all went so perfectly.  Everybody was in a fantastic mood, especially Tommy!!!  Hopefully the drinks were delicious and I hope everybody enjoyed themselves as much as I did  :)  I'm dying to get the picture back!!!!!  In the meantime here are a couple non-pro pics...My beautiful mother-in-law Kathy

This is all we really have for now but I'll post more once I get the CD from the photographer!

13 weeks

How far along? 13 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 1.5 pounds
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping much better!  
Best moment this week: My drycleaning lady noticed I was pregnant without me saying a word!  Good to know I don't just look fat but at the same time I want to hold off on looking pregnant for another week and a half til after the wedding  :)
Movement: None 

Food cravings: Depends on the day but nothing weird yet
Gender:  I've changed to really wanting a boy now!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Still in

What I miss: Sushi and Dirty Martini's
What I am looking forward to: Our first trimester scan on June 22nd!!  We're taking Kathy for her birthday!
Weekly Wisdom: Babywise from Brigid
Milestones: Official bump and baby is bigger than a lime  :)

Measurements: Bust-36  Waist-28.5  Hips-36

9 Weeks

How far along? 9 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: none but I've fluctuated more than before 
Maternity clothes? Nope
Stretch marks? Not if i can help it
Sleep: Still can't sleep.  Waking up to pee, then realizing I'm hungry.  All about the PB&J's!
Best moment this week: Seeing the ultrasound last week with the heartbeat  :_)
Movement: None Food cravings: PB&J and different things each day
Gender:Still girl feeling but just want healthy baby
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? Still inWhat I miss: Real Sushi
What I am looking forward to: Our next ultrasound on June 1st.  We'll be in week 11
Weekly Wisdom: I don't LIKE saltine crackers so I'm NOT going to eat them
Milestones: Hearbeat.  It's Raspberry week!Measurements: Bust-36  Waist-28  Hips-36