Independence Day!

 We had a great 4th of July.  We usually travel but this year with just getting back from the beach, we decided to just have a quiet family day.  We went to the park and playground in the morning, then let the kids ride bikes.  In the Afternoon we headed into Old Town Manassas for a great evening of dinner, trains, ice cream and fireworks.

It was a very HOT day, but luckily the rain stayed away until after we were home for the night.

 Waving to the train leaving the station.

 

12 Weeks!

 

 

 

 

TWELVE Weeks!

 (and 2 days)

Size: A Lime

Total Weight Gain/Loss: -4ish so I have gained back 2 that I had lost in the first weeks.

Maternity Clothes: lots of yoga pants and shorts, also sundresses.  At the beach I did wear maternity swimsuits, just to be more comfortable 

Gender: I feel like girl, but we won't find out till August.

Movement: too early.

Sleep: yea, it's not happening, it has been SO hot here, and even with the a/c I am hot.

Cravings: Nothing

Aversions: Not too much anymore.

Symptoms:  I am over the morning sickness and other than being tired (from not sleeping at night) I am doing good....need to remember to keep up the water intake though, because some evenings I feel horrible.

What I Miss: Nothing right now.

What I'm Looking Forward To:  getting back into a regular routine now that vacation is over.  Also another appointment with Dr. A next week.

Best Moment This Week: Being at the beach and enjoying time as a family, I also had my NT Scan today and everything looks great, so that is good to hear. 

Thoughts: I still feel like I am showing so much sooner this time around, but now that everyone knows, I am more ok with it.  I just feel like I am 18-20 weeks pregnant, maybe it is just in my head.  Today was great getting to see the baby moving all around the screen for the ultrasound, and heard the heartbeat for the first time (last appointment just saw it) all of that makes it seem more real.  I am so ready to find out boy or girl, but I have to be patient! 

Outer Banks 2012

 We just got home from a wonderful relaxing week in the Outer Banks.  I am pretty sure after this it has now become our vacation location for good.  We love it.  I love how the beaches are not crowded, and it isn't people on top of each other on the sand and in the water. 

 My husband spent an entire morning digging a hole, which in turn offered hours of fun for the kids.

 This year both Matthew and Lilly also became such water lovers.  They both loved playing in the waves, and they also spend hours each day in the pool.

 Our Ocean View

 The view of the Sound.

 It was a great week away, and I am already ready to go again.