22 Weeks

 

I can’t believe it has already been 22 weeks.  Landry is really growing and so is my belly.  It is the neatest feeling to have him kicking around during the day.  It has become my favorite part of pregnancy so far.

Things are really beginning to come together in his room as well.  We have finished painting, hanging curtains, installing a closet shelf and new ceiling fan, putting together all of the furniture and setting up his bedding.  Now we just need to add the decorative touches.  We have decided to go vintage.  We are thinking planes, trains, and automobiles with a vintage twist.  We found some cute things at Hobby Lobby and are now looking for some prints for the walls.  Here are a few shots of his room coming together…

I got to take a much needed break this weekend when my mom and sister came to visit! My godmother Cindy and great friend Jenni threw me a shower at a lovely little tea room.  I had such a wonderful time relaxing with friends,eating some yummy snacks, and drinking delicious tea.  I was super spoiled with cute gifts for Landry, some for myself, and the beginning of a library for Landry.  Jenni had a great idea for everyone to bring a book for Lan Man instead of a card to start his first library.  What a great idea!!  I got some great books.  Of course I forgot my camera but luckily Yomaida came to the rescue.  I promise to post pictures soon.  Here are a few of the precious gifts I received.

                      Some great gifts from some great friends!

My mom and my sister put together a mommy pampering kit complete with lotion, chap stick, scrubs, slippers and a monogramed robe that says “Landry’s Mommy.”

               

       Landry’s Library, new stroller/car seat set and matching diaper bag!

         

                       Some more sweet gifts for baby boy…

       

Another great idea of Jenni and Cindy.  I got to take home a pampering basket full of lotions, soaps, body scrubs, lip glosses, body sprays, and a journal.  Also, Jenni bought thank you cards that were already addressed and stamped for me to send out thank you’s.  What a cool idea!!!  All I have to do is write in the thank you now.  Thanks Jenni and Cindy for a wonderful Saturday afternoon!!

 

And lastly, more pregnancy updates.  Here are a couple of pictures to compare the belly bump, enjoy…

                        

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 22 weeks
Size of baby: mango
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 20 lbs…yikes!
Maternity Clothes: almost completely
Gender: IT’S A BOY!!
Movement: he’s kicking
What I miss: nothing, I’m enjoying every minute of pregnancy 
Cravings:  ironically, mangos 
Symptoms: growing tummy & swollen feet 
Best Moment this week: Mike felt Landry kick this morning for the first time.  He jumped up and screamed, “is he suppose to kick that hard?”  It was priceless!!

Baby Showers

IT”S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  It’s terrible that I haven’t posted in a few weeks but it has been a whirlwind of craziness.  We found out that Baby Bischoff is indeed a boy!  His name will be Landry Michael Bischoff and we can’t wait for him to join us in August.  Believe it or not, the nursery is painted, ceiling fan and curtains are hung, bedding has arrived, and the furniture will be delivered Tuesday. (Pictures to come very soon!)  I guess you could say that I definitely have my energy back and have slipped into nesting mode.

Spring break has already flow by, a week’s worth of travel seemed to pass in an afternoon.  I had a wonderful time visiting family and friends in the great state of Alabama.  My mom and grandmother threw my sister and I a double baby shower in Fairfax, Alabama.  It was such a cute little place.  It was once a Mill Village and they have converted the old kindergarten building into a quaint little venue.  It was perfect for the old-timey décor that my mom, grandmother, and aunt had planned.

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We had a wonderful day visiting with all sorts of family and friends.  My mom’s best friend since 3rd grade came and stayed with us all day.  She brought my sister and I the most beautiful baskets full of all sorts of monogramed goodies for Babies Landry and Easton.  Here is a peak of our cute little gift tables…

 

It was so much fun to spend the afternoon with my favorite cousins, one of which is also expecting, and my 2 childhood best friends, another of which is expecting!!  We laughed at one another as we compared baby bumps and exchanged name suggestions and cried as we realized we probably won’t see one another again until after all of our babies arrive.  It’s so nice to have friends and family that you may not see often but you can pick up right were you left off before. 

Best friends since babies…Kristy, me, Kady, and Jamie

 

        My BFF Kristy               My sis & cousin Gage

My favorite little tot, Sye and a pack of preggos

 

It was a wonderful ending to a relaxing spring break. Thanks Mom, Grandmomma, and Aunt Pam for all of your hard work.  The shower was a huge success.  I love each of you girls that spent all day with us laughing and working and making lasting memories with us!!

 

To end, when I think about little boys I get a little nervous.  I have never been around little boys before and I always thought I would be a mom to little girls.  But, after spending so much time with my cousin Marissa and her little guy Sye, I have decided that having a little boy might not be so bad.  If Landry turns out half as cute, snuggly, and smart as Sye I will be one happy momma.  Check out this little precious piece of work…

17 Weeks

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

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!!

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

6. 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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

                     

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
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

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 ) 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!

Hello 2nd Trimester

 

                                    

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