Happy New Year// 21 Week Update

I seriously can't believe that it's already 2015. I feel like Dakota and I were just at the pelican drop for 2014! This year was a lot more laid back and we didn't go out for NYE. We both had to work that day & unfortunately Dakota is also working today.

 Yesterday after I got off work I headed to Van's Nails to get a Mani and an eyebrow wax. It has been forever since I got my nails done and I know my hubby likes them too for back scratches! After getting my nails done I went home and got ready for dinner and Dakota got home about 10 minutes later. We freshened up and headed to Cracker Barrel for some southern cookin'. It was crowded at all because everyone was downtown partying it up. We both got the Lemon pepper trout and it was delicious. I'm not one for fish, but with this pregnancy my taste buds have changed drastically. I really enjoyed just spending the night with my husband and talking about what we all have to look forward to in 2015. The renovations should be done the beginning of February & we are looking at a move in date in the middle of February. I honestly can't tell you how excited I am about this home. It will be a year in March since we have started the process to purchase this home. It was a stressful 7 months, but in October the papers were finalized and the home was in our name! We will have the home to ourselves for a couple of months until our Son joins us. I'm looking forward to raising my baby in that home. After dinner we looked around in the gift shop and picked up Dakota's mommy a really cute pair of rooster salt & pepper shakers. Her kitchen is decorated in that and we couldn't pass them up. It was about 10:00 when we left and we headed to his mommas house. He wanted to see her and give her the shakers. Our cousins Justin & Linda were over with their daughter Emma and son Daniel. Emma is 6 months old and of course I had to get my baby sugar. She is seriously the cutest little girl minus the hair pulling, lol. We didn't stay until midnight because Dakota was really tired and I knew he needed to go to bed since he probably will have a rough day at work picking up all of the hung over people. We got back home around 11:30 and got in bed. We gave each other a kiss and told each other what our favorite memories were in 2014 and went to bed. I sure do love that man. It was a great New Years and I am so looking forward to the months to come. I actually don't have a New Years resolution for 2015, but I hope to be the best momma I can be to Walker.

"Getting ready for dinner"

"Loving my Marley Lily Jewelry & fresh Mani"

"Our 5th New Years together & counting"

"NYE kisses"

" My delicious fish"

"My hot date"

"Off to his mommas"

 

 

 

Speaking of Walker, here is my 21 week update!
Update on momma:

• Have more energy throughout the day
• Still having those growing pains
• Still having those nasty leg cramps at night
• Wrists have been hurting for a couple of days now especially when I wake up in the morning. (Looked it up and it's a common symptom in the second half of pregnancy known as Carpal tunnel)
• Hair is starting to thicken again
• Getting a bigger appetite and loving cheese covered burritos
• Feeling lots of movement especially when lying down

Update on baby:

• Is as big as a pomegranate measuring at 10.5 Inches & 12.7 Ounces
• As his digestive system preps for the outside world, he's manufacturing meconium
• His inner ear is developing, which is giving him a sense of balance
• His nerves are really developing, and sense of touch
• He keeps putting on fat and developing wrinkles, which makes him less and less transparent
• He has added rapid eye movement (REM) to his sleep schedule, allowing him to start dreaming

I hope everyone had a safe New Years!
Until next time, Lexi :)

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day!

I can't believe how fast the Holidays flew by. Dakota and I were so busy both days that we barely had any time to rest. Going to 5 different houses in two days is exhausting! Even though we were tired it was super fun spending time with family and we are blessed to be surrounded by so many loved ones. This was our 4th Christmas together & next year we will have a 7 month old to spend it with. I am just so excited.

"Our 4th Christmas"

Christmas Eve Dakota and I were both off of work and we got to spend the whole day together. I finished up wrapping presents and we cleaned a little bit. We also swapped presents and Dakota got me a washer/dryer, a wooden bench that opens to put blankets it, a new hair dryer, and some jewelry. I got Dakota a really nice fleece FSU jacket, a new wallet, kitchen cabinets, some clothes, and some stocking stuffer goodies. Every year on Christmas Eve the whole side of my Granny's family goes over to my Uncles house and we play Dirty Santa. This year I got a really cozy blanket and Dakota got some tool set. My cousin just had a baby and I got to get in my baby snuggles the whole time. He's not even a month old and he was such a sweetie. It made me even more excited to snuggle on my Son when he arrives. After leaving my uncles we went to my granny's house with my cousins and opened presents over there.  It was nice seeing my cousins because I don't get to see them that much. Last, but not least.... Dakota and I went over to my parents house to open presents from Santa. I got some gorgeous black leather Tommy Hilfiger boots, Marley Lily jewelry and a fleece monogrammed jacket, and some VS goodies. After leaving my parents house it's tradition for me & my hubs to go to Waffle House. Walker absolutely loves their Scattered hash browns and they were delicious. We didn't get home until midnight and we just plopped on the bed and passed out.

"The Cabinets"

"Me & my little brother"

"Daddy loving on us"

"Me & my cousin Rachel"

"Our growing family"

"So in love with this man"

"Me & my daddy"

"Me & my parents"

"Me & Dakota after opening presents"

"My dad & Athena"

Christmas morning we got up at 8:30 and packed all of our stuff and the presents in the car and we headed to Dakotas parents at 9. His momma made cinnamon rolls and they were oh so good. I'm not one for sweets these days, but I can't pass them up. Right after we finished eating, Dakotas sister and her husband came over and we opened presents from Santa. I got so many goodies from everyone and I think my most favorite gift was from my sister in law. She got Walker a little monkey blanket with his name on it. I may or may not have slept with it every night since I got it. About an hour later his grandparents stopped by to do presents with us too. Later on we all headed over to his other grandparents house and ate a yummy Christmas day meal and opened presents over there. We all got so much stuff and we are beyond blessed to have such a loving family to spend with on the Holidays. Speaking of family... I'm going to be an aunt!! My sister in law is pregnant and she is due in July! We are exactly 10 weeks apart and had to take a bump picture together. I can't wait :)

"Getting ready for Christmas lunch"

"Me at 20 weeks & Katie at 10 weeks"

 

I hope everyone had a wonderful time over the Holidays! I know I did and I am so excited for the New Year and all of the wonderful things happening it 2015! We finally get to move in our home late January, celebrate our 2 year Wedding anniversary in March, and welcome our baby boy in May!! To say I'm thrilled is an understatement.

Until next time, Lexi :)

20 Week Bumpdate// Halfway there!

Monday I hit my 20 week mark and I am so excited, but also surprised that I have already made it to my halfway point. I feel like just yesterday I took that pregnancy test and got so many butterflies in my tummy. So many emotions came over me and all I could do was cry happy tears in my husbands arms. It was such a surreal moment and will always be one of the happiest moments of my life. Now that I am 20 weeks I seriously can't wait to meet my Son. I can feel him kick and move all around in there and I can't wait to kiss his little cheeks. Every time I think about his arrival I start to tear up and think how blessed my husband and I are to be receiving such a beautiful gift from God. I can't thank him enough for our little Walker James. Okay, enough with the mushy gushy... here's my bumpdate!


Little Baby Ward is the size of a Banana. At my 19 week appointment he was already measuring the size of a Banana, but I think it's more simple for me to stick with information from the app.

• He's got working taste buds
• He's measuring at 6.5 inches and 10.2 ounces
• Now, he's gulping down several ounces on amniotic fluid each day which is significantly more than before
• His testes are descending from his abdomen
• Mommy can feel him kicking all around in there especially when listening to music in the car & when getting a pedicure. He must not like to be shaken from the massager.

Gender: BOY :)

 

Weight gain: 4 pounds since 15 week appointment

 

Maternity clothes: Jeans, leggings, and a few shirts, and a dress.

 

Stretch marks: Still just my booty.

 

Belly button in or out: Still IN!

 

Sleep: I'm not having any trouble sleeping and I love laying on my side now that I have gotten used to it. Before I got pregnant I was a tummy sleeper.

 

Best moment this week: Best moment this week was Monday when it hit 4:20! I got outta there and I don't have to go back until Friday!

 

Worst moment this week: I haven't really had a worst moment. It's been a pretty good week so far.

 

Miss anything: Still missing being able to eat red meat. I still can't set foot in a steakhouse.

 

Movement: I have been feeling him a lot lately and I absolutely love it. I'm ready for him to cooperate so Dakota can feel him.

 

Cravings: I have really been on a Greek salad kick lately. I also love Mexican and Sushi.

 

Queasy or sick: Neither one thankfully.

 

Looking forward to: January 13th! We have our 23 week checkup and 30 minute ultrasound to check up on Walker's bladder since he wouldn't show us last time.

"Halfway done!"

 

 

 

Until next time, Lexi :)

19 week update!

Yesterday was our 19 week anatomy scan! My appointment was at 2:45 and I met my husband and our moms at the doctors office. I had to come with a full bladder and it was killing me. I'm so glad that they weren't running behind because I don't think I could have held it for much longer. Once the ultrasound tech called me back she wasted no time looking at my cervix and getting what she needed. After about 10-15 minutes she let me use the bathroom and then come back and enjoy looking at Walker and seeing all of his organs and how he has developed. My mom wasn't able to go to his first ultrasound so she was super excited to come to this one and she cried as soon as she saw him on the screen. It was a good moment having Dakota and our moms all together talking about how cute Walker is and just being able to see him. The ultrasound tech told me that everything looked good, but she wasn't able to see his bladder sac so she wanted to give me another ultrasound at my next appointment to make sure that it is working properly as well. His measurements were big and he's measuring 20 weeks (which is a week ahead). I've got a feeling he's going to be a big boy & my husband said that Walker will make his big appearance at the end of April. As long as he is healthy and ready to come I don't care when it is. I just can't wait to hold him in my arms and get my little baby snuggles.

So far I am feeling pretty good. I'm just having back pain and growing pains as usual. He is really stretching those ligaments. I can finally start to really feel him move which makes me so happy. Sunday night I was cuddling in bed with Dakota and I was laying on my left side and all of sudden I felt my tummy move and it happened again a few seconds later. I put my hand over my stomach to try and feel him from the outside, but he stopped as soon as I did that. He was kicking all around and I woke Dakota up to tell him. I mean it was an exciting time... he had to know! lol, his response was congratulations. He just doesn't understand. My hair has also stopped falling out so bad which is such a relief. It was really starting to stress me out and I honestly thought I was going to go bald, but thanks to Biotin I am doing alright. My hormones are also way out of wack and I cry over pretty much everything. For example, last night we were going out to dinner and Dakota randomly told me that me and Walker were his world. It took me completely off guard because he isn't the mushy gushy type & I started to tear up. I just love that man. Our next appointment is January 13th for my 23 week appointment and I'm really looking forward to it! Another appointment scheduled means I'm closer to meeting my son! Now enjoy a few pictures from the Ultrasound! :)

"Walker looking straight at us"

"His cute little side profile"

"Waving to mommy & daddy"

"Cute little foot"

"Throwing up the peace sign"

Until next time, Lexi!