Baby Update and Friday Fun!!
This week, I am 27 weeks pregnant.
Aaaaannndd….yesterday I got to see the baby!!
A few weeks ago, Jon David told me he wished that he could see Lucy. When we had our 20 week ultrasound to determine the gender, he was so busy trying not to cry (because it was not a boy) that he didn’t pay much attention to the screen. So I decided to surprise him by scheduling a 4D Ultrasound so we could take a peek.
Unlike EVERY SINGLE NIGHT, she was trying to sleep. She had her feet crammed up by her face and kept rubbing her eyes, so it was hard to get a good shot of her face. But what I did see, she looks like Jon David. She weighs just over 2 pounds and even has some hair!!
If you look at the ultrasound photo above, her foot is in the top right, her face is top center, and she’s smiling.
Here are a few other photos (forgive the creepy, alien like quality)
Look at that chicken leg!!
Trying to sleep.
Another smile.
Open mouth.
I know it’s a little early to say, but I think she’s going to be absolutely adorable and I can’t wait to meet her!!
If only I didn’t have to give birth in order for her to get here…
Pregnancy wise, I am doing great. Starving most of the time, heartburney a LOT, sleepless a lot of the time, and TIRED starting around late afternoon. But I have tons of energy in the mornings and I’m thankful for that. Jon David and I have been walking to school together in the mornings and it’s nice exercise for me, hopefully I’ll be comfortable enough to continue it for awhile.
I’m also starting to have trouble doing things like tying my shoes. Or bending over. Or getting up after I sit in a low chair.
I have a feeling the next 12 -13 weeks will be interesting.
Lucy kicks all the time — she’s strong!! Last night I sat in bed and watched my stomach ripple back and forth. Which was kind of creepy. Cool, but creepy.
Also…Jon David is officially a second grader.
And I officially spend my days staring heavenward and screaming “WHHHYYYYYY GOD, WHHHHYYYYYY???????????!!!!!!!”
So.
That’s the biggest news for the week, but of course I did other stuff too.
Wanna see?
I made Chocolate Chip Marble Bars.
They’re Amish. And yummy.
I made Bubblegum Floats!! Your kids will love them.
Do you love animal crackers? You won’t believe how easy it is to make them yourself!!
Do you watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey?
If you doooo….can you please pop over so we can talk about the awkward, disgusting mess that was this week’s episode?
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Well, I’d say that’s quite a lot, considering that I’m also raising a human AND growing a human.
I also made lots of dinners and did lots of laundry. I’ve got this new system where I throw one load in every morning, then move it to the dryer and put it away in the afternoon. It’s kind of a pain, but way easier than dealing with 4 loads at once. AND I always put it away since it’s not much.
My laundry hampers are now completely empty!! True story.
I guess that’s about it. Tell me about your week!!
Hope you have a super fabulous weekend!!
Thanks for visiting my blog! I realize you could be doing more important things with your time. Like watching the news or washing socks. I hope you stay awhile. Much more fun than socks, I promise. 
oh my god, she’s SMILING!!! that seriously just melted my heart. i’m so happy for you!!
Oh my, she DOES already look adorable! Lookit her smile, awwww…
I started doing my laundry that way too! One load a day and by the weekend, I wash my sheets and I’m done with laundry! It’s awesome!! Baby Lucy looks so sweet! So excited for you guys!
Lucy is absolutely beautiful! And such a happy little girl! Very excited for you!! :)
You’re the cutest, Kristan. I love that you could see Lucy’s smile. Jon David is going to be a great big brother!
OMG, she has your nose! I cannot wait for this sweet little peanut to make her appearance, she’s simply going to be a beautiful baby.
And I’m so glad you made those animal crackers. I was just frownie faced earlier this week when I realized every store bought version, even Target’s (and they’re usually pretty good about this), has high fructose corn syrup in it. I do my best to avoid that when I can, so hooray for homemade ones!
I’m dying. And crying. She is beautiful already!!!
Yay, those pictures are really neat! I’ve never see a 4D ultrasound picture before. How cool! And congrats on Jon David being a big, tough second grader! He’s going to be the bestest big brother evah. Also, bubblegum floats? Do you want a 21-year old daughter, because I promise I’m really good and I clean the house a lot and I enjoy cooking… :)
Awwww. What a cutie. And so cute that John David wanted to see his new sister. I also wish I didn’t have to go through labor to get my baby. What ever happened to that whole stork concept? That was a good one…
Wait…..I saw a leg!!!! I am the worst at sonogram pictures but I actually saw the leg (and it’s a very nice leg!)
That is most definitely a smile! I LOVED that feeling and sight of my daughter swimming around in my belly. Of course, I didn’t know she was a girl at the time – I chose to wait and be surprised (I know, everyone thought I was crazy, but I love surprises). So glad you’re feeling good and Jon David is excited about his baby sister. Thanks for the updates – us non-preggers can live vicariously through you. :)
Aww…..these ultra sound pictures are precious. Yes, she’s going to be adorable and beautiful. :) Hope you’ll be able to get more rest and hey, it’s okay to eat a bit more. Remember you’re eating for 2! ;)
That 4D imagining is so neat! We decided not to do it with Liam, because a few of our couple friends who did it, you could hardly see anything. But, yours came out great! I love that you can see her smiles! :D Happy girl to be brought into such an awesome family. Oh, and I was very heartburney my entire pregnancy until my OB put me on daily prilosec. It worked wonders and I stopped having heart burn after that! :D
you’re just too cute!
YAY Lucy! She’s gonna be gorgeous, just like her Mama.
Pardon me while I drool all over my keyboard!
I love your blog! I have made tons of recipes off of it and read it often. I am almost 26 weeks along in my pregnancy (it’s a boy!) so I love reading your posts. My little boy is super active too… especially when I am trying to sleep! Good luck with everything and i look forward to reading more about Lucy and the baked goods!
Busy week, my friend!
That pic of Lucy smiling is the greatest!!
you make me miss the tummy kicks. not so much when they haul off and kick you directly in the bladder. i don’t miss that ;) I love watching your baby posts. it’s like reliving pregnancy without the yucky labor stuff.
I love Jon David’s sneakers! He’s such a cool kid!
Oh my goodness, such a handsome second grader!!!!!!! Lucy is a little sweet face. I am honored to meet her already.
My daughter’s coworker/friend had her baby girl yesterday and she is such a little peanut.
Love your food.
Oh my gaaaaaah! She’s so stinkin’ cute already, I can’t even imagine how high her cuteness factor is going to be once she gets here and learns all about Nutella and salted caramel and Biscoff spread and….. oops, guess I’m hungry.
All that heartburn is so worth all the cute hair, well almost…and I tried doing that laundry technique, but no I prefer to just be sad for an entire day once a week. Plus then I can say things like “I did 8 loads of laundry today” when my husband gets home, otherwise it just looks like I sat around and watched bravo all day.
Sounds like a very productive week! Thanks for sharing the amazing images of sweet Lucy! It’s never to early to say she’s going to be adorable!!
I love that Jon David is snuggled up to your belly. What a sweet capture!
Wonderful ultrasound pics! I just can’t believe how detailed they can be these days!!
I am a blubbering fool now, thanks to those amazing pictures of Lucy….I very well remember all of the joy AND sheer terror of my first pregnancy 5 years ago. My little cookie, Isabella, is a strong and beautiful girl now, and i can’t wait to show her your ultrasound pictures! She will be fascinated! I also wish that i hadn’t worried so much about eating because now we know from that Dr. Oz show on the HCG diet, your little cupcake is getting all of the nutrients and vitamins from your stored body fat…who knew?! Just be sure to take a super high quality prenatal vitamin and keep smiling!
OH EMMM GEEEE she is the cutest!!! I can already picture her in pink crystal encrusted little booties!! (and yes they do make those) congratulations again..
That is such a cute picture….and seriously I am not even going to let my boys see this web page. They will go crazy for the treats that they NEED…not want but NEED to have.
those 4D pics are awesome Kristan! the one of Lucy smiling is priceless!!!!
I try to do a load of laundry every day – WAY easier then spending an entire day doing laundry!!
When I first looked at the picture of your growing belly, I thought “OMG, she’s carrying low, it must be a girl.” I wonder if that ‘low for a girl and high for a boy’ thing is true. Jon David will be such an awesome brother. A 2nd grader now! Good child spacing, Mom and Dad. I like your laundry idea, something to carry on after Lucy is born. Thanks for the delicious cooking ideas for the week.
Keep writing…
Awww, she DOES look adorable! I didn’t get to do a 4D, but we did do maternity shots and I TOLD you heartburn meant hair. : – ) ALL of those desserts look delicious and really cute! I want the bubble gum float, so girly!
AWwww!! I soo miss ultrasounds! She is beautiful!! ?
Awwwww. Too sweet. I looked at her amazing Rockette leg kick and my first thought: Shoes. I was taking a walk by the beach one day and the cutest little girl — maybe 18 mos. old — was walking along and looking and admiring her shoes. So funny. That shoe addiction starts early.
I love your Friday posts. I feel like I “know” you through them. :) This is my favorite yet – she looks so sweet! So happy for you guys :)
My heart just melted at these pictures, Kristan. Jon David is getting so big and even more handsome. He’s going to be such an awesome big brother. AND… those photos of Lucy! OH! MY! GOSH! How precious is the one of her smiling!
I enjoyed being here today, thank you for sharing. You all look GREAT!
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