Welcome to the story of us as we experience the journey to becoming first time parents!! We are very blessed and super excited to embark on this next chapter of our lives together.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

17 Weeks

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Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along:
17 weeks
Size of baby: turnip
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 8-9 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I gave up on trying to squeeze into my regular pants 
Gender: THURSDAY!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: nothing, I’m enjoying every minute of pregnancy 
Cravings:  Orange Soda 
Symptoms: growing tummy & head aches
Best Moment this week: counting down the days until my next sono

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

My Valentine

**Disclaimer: This post is going to be a mushy one. You have been warned.**

With Valentines Day just a few days ago, I was thinking of all of the things I love about MY valentine.  My hubby is THE greatest gift I have every received.  My love for him grows stronger every single day.  He is always on my mind and I am constantly thanking God for such an amazing husband.  I can’t imagine loving anything else in this world as much as I love him.  I am SO blessed to be able to go to work with him everyday & spend so much time with him.  I don’t know how he puts up with me sometime, but fortunately he never seems to get tired of me. I always make an effort to remind myself of my blessings and not take them for granted because I know I am the luckiest girl in the work!

So, in honor of Valentine’s Day, here are my Top 10 reasons why I love my hubby!!

 

school10. I love the way you are willing to work/hang out with all of us girls all of the time!

 

wedding 05 outside9. I love the way you are totally obsessed with Dave Matthews and we can never miss a summer concert series.

 

wedding8. I love the way that you get an idea in your head and you become TOTALLY obsessed.

 

christmas27. I love the way you never forget the little things that matter to me.college                                                                                                           

toty6. I love that you don’t mind if I cry all of the time even if it’s over something as silly as a commercial.

 

34123_1504783744858_1392204627_1345725_7700195_n5. I love the way you spoil me with little surprises and gifts just because you want to.

 

beach vaca4. I love the way to love/tolerate my family and all of our craziness.

 

shower3. I love the passion you have for kids.  Especially the kids that need some extra special attention.

easter2. I love the way I see you grow as a Man of God.

 

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1. I love the way you love me and I thank the Lord everyday for sending you to me.  I love you baby!!!!!

16 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along:
16 weeks
Size of baby: avocado
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 7 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I tried on my favorite shirt today and it was too tight Sad smile
Gender: 1 1/2 weeks!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: having lots clothing options
Cravings:  still crazy for my Orange Juice & now Orange Soda 
Symptoms: growing tummy
Best Moment this week: feeling the baby kick

Monday, February 7, 2011

15 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along:
15 weeks
Size of baby: apple
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 5 – 6 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: Definitely the pants and some cute dresses too! 
Gender: 3 more weeks!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: sushi
Cravings:  still crazy for my Orange Juice but I’m starting to crave sweets again too 
Symptoms: daily growing tummy
Best Moment this week: Doctor’s appointment tomorrow!!

 

That’s right, doctor’s appointment tomorrow!! I can’t wait!  I don’t think I am scheduled for a sonogram but you better believe I am going to beg to have one.  I am going crazy wondering what this baby is going to be. (But I am still having strong girl thoughts Smile ) But if not, I can wait 3 more weeks, at least I will get to hear that sweet heartbeat again.  A friend text a good idea and told me to record the heartbeat on my phone so that I can share it with others!!  I’m sure a post will follow tomorrow if there is any exciting news!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Hello 2nd Trimester

 

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Not the world’s greatest picture but I told several people that I would post a picture of my itty bitty baby bump.  SO, here is Baby Bischoff at 14 weeks and here are some facts about our little one:

Size: 3 1/2 inches about the size of a lemon

Weight: 1 1/2 ounces

Weekly Developments: squint, grimace, frown, pee, suck their thumb and grasp

Baby can also form facial expressions and flex their hands and feet