(Heres another if the first seems impossible)
The kick is towards the end to the left & above my belly button, focus on the line between my skin and black.
Click the bottom right button (on the image) to enlarge, good luck!
20 Weeks & 3 days
Not only can Evan & I feel Lee Ila, but we can see her move too! I tried to catch a quick clip to share with you guys using the camera on my phone, sorry if it's difficult to see. I know it's not easy to distinguish her movements between my breathing and heart beat just by viewing, but you can see two minor jumps at 00:16 seconds and 00:32 seconds.
20 Weeks
Lee Ila at her 20 Week prenatal visit
Lee Ila has all of her fingers and toes, is at normal growth and has a steady heart rate. Believe it or not, my belly is dead on with what size it should be! HA! Y'all thought I was measuring small ;)
This is weird, my belly button last month & my belly button today- haha.
It was difficult finding a doctor in Philly, but thanks to the help from several new mommy friends I believe that I have finally found someone that is going to help me through the next three weeks. That's right, THREE weeks is all I have left in Philly. That's one more visit just to assure our safety before flying (it should be, but just in case.) As much as I am looking forward to going home, I dread leaving my new found friends.
Philly has grown on me too. It's amazing what good company & weather can do for your spirit. Without an early winter breeze coming through, I've been able to get out and walk every morning. Thor (our 2.5 lb. chihuahua) loves going on walks, his collar doesn't bother him the slightest! The three mile trail we've been walking is fine but once we're over five, he's pooped.
I was looking back on my former entries and I see that I wrote how my morning sickness was gone by 12 weeks, it wasnt. In fact, I occasionally get sick in the morning still. At 12 weeks (and on) it was better and because I felt better I created some illusion that it was completely gone. What really happened was that it just wasn't as bad. I will go ahead and self diagnose myself as one of the 2% that suffered from chronic morning sickness. That or I'm just a big wuss.
No joke, I lost ten pounds. I was scared for the babies health, nothing was helping those first few weeks. Now, seeing Lee Ila, reading her measurements, feeling her movements, hearing her heart beat and gaining back my ten pounds- I know our baby is not only going to be healthy but perfect. Look at that cute little nose! She's beautiful. We are so fortunate.
My parent's left this morning, I would have cried watching them leave- but three more weeks then Christmas in Cali!
19 weeks & 5 days
Look at my boys, absolutely perfect.
Lee Ila has been kicking just often enough for my mom to feel her. My dad & Evan's hands are just a tad bit too desensitized to feel her little kicks, but get some coffee in me & she's kicking, punching & flipping enough to almost see her movement!
Nursery talk! Evan & I don't know where we will be living next season but we have a good idea on how we want Lee Ila's room to be decorated. Evan picked this room as inspiration-
It's beautiful! I can only hope we do as good as a job as this child's parents did :)
Belly photo!
How far along: 19 Weeks 5 days
Weight gain/loss: +5 lbs
Maternity clothes: Oh ya, shopping for new cocktail dress today for Eagles Christmas party
Sleep: Splendid, sleeping in later than normal- finally.
Movement: TOTALLY
Food cravings: In-N-Out, CaliMex, Sushi..... Woodranch
Queasy or sick: Not at all :)
Showing: I'm adorable, or a little fat. (lol)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
19 Weeks
Eagles Win! It feels fantastic and the boys couldn't be more ecstatic. But let's talk about it- when you watch the love of your life go down on the field, your heart hits the pit of your stomach and then continues to suffer till you know what happened.
Thankfully he jumped right back into the game not even a playing minute later. He continued to kick ass and prove that this is just another reason why he deserves this position. "Deserves this position" also known in Evan's mind as "they need me." Even though it was merely 5 minutes of Evan off the field from his undisclosed injury, it was another 2 hours till I heard from him. I figured his way of thinking convinced him to keep going. In my mind, he was terribly injured and working through the pain. If you caught the Eagles vs Bears game two weeks ago, you would have watched Evan work through his right foot injury, followed by Evan not playing the Cardinals the next week. This is his life, his pride and joy.
He was lucky, his undisclosed injury did just what it looked like from the TV. He was out and back in with no pain and no flaws in his game. When we did speak, he was just one of the boys and was confused on how worried I was about him because he, pretty much, forgot about it over the win.
How far along: 19 Weeks
Weight gain/loss: 5 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes! In fact my leggings don't fit anymore :/
Sleep: GREAT
Movement: Yes :)
Food cravings: In-N-Out, CaliMex, Sushi
Queasy or sick: Not anymore!
Showing: Totally
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, especially with these two guys around...
18 Weeks & 5 Days
Evan says I am a shopaholic, but I prefer good shopper. Anytime I tell Evan what I purchased, I always start off by how much I saved. Yesterday, I bought a Le Creuset butter dish and saved 60%, I may be proud (and my mother as well) but all Evan hears is the piggy bank being emptied. I'm realizing that as much as Evan is my best friend, he is not my girl friend and does not get excited about the savings.
Speaking of savings- I'm about to save $250+ on my stroller! I was extended an invite to attend the 10th anniversary party of the store that I have been planning on buying the stroller at, Busy Bee Design! When you attend, you receive a 25% discount off any one item. This is great, the stroller is obviously not cheap and impossible to find any less than the original value. I've always wanted this stroller and its a dream come true to have this opportunity. Evan and I agreed to buy it when we found out that it practically resells (later on down the line) for the same amount that you bought it at, as long as it's in good condition. We also figured that since we wont be using a crib for the first months we would use the bassinet feature, allowing us to save even more money- I mean space ;) I'm learning about all the wonderful things you can do with this and it is quite the contraption (If you're curious.)
In more important and exciting news, tomorrow the Eagles face the Giants in New York! Aaaand- Evan is back to playing! I'll be alone... wishing my man was with me :( JUST KIDDING!
The Eagles Woman's Association (EWA) has been just as wonderful as the Eagles organization has been to the players and coaches. At the beginning of the season EWA held a potluck allowing the significant others of the players and coaches to gather and enjoy each others company. This season I have had the pleasure to gain many new friendships. That's right guys, besides blogging I have been making friends! We try to get together when the boys are at work, the night before their away game (they're gone) and during the Sunday game. Tonight is Taco Night! It's going to be difficult saying goodbye, and it's right around the corner!
I have bought my ticket home and will be arriving December 19th. Our plan is for me to meet Evan in Alabama (to visit his side of our family) as soon as the season ends. The date of our trip to Alabama totally and fully depends on the Eagles making it to the playoffs. After our trip to Alabama we will be flying directly to Arizona, to begin nesting.
To think, I'll be 5 months pregnant in one more week! The time is flying by, I can only imagine what it will be like once our baby is here.
18 Weeks & 3 Days
I am very impressed by bloggers, especially the ones who balance babies and work &/or school. One in particular has led me to interesting and valuable nooks and crannies of the world wide web as well as the advice an early mother, like myself, likes to know.
Michelle’s blog, Early Mama, is full of great insight as well as bright perspectives for thee up and coming early mother from an experiencing early mother. Michelle writes ,“Young motherhood can be challenging, but we’re often faced with judgment, stereotypes and pity rather than encouraging support and positive outcomes. And while I’m still learning the ropes as much as any young mother, I want to create a site — a community — that I was desperately searching for.”
Recently, Early Mama has sent me to check out certain flash deal sites that offer huge discounts on baby and children products. Not to mention, the sites are absolutely free to sign up! Here are my favorites :D
Open Sky --- Gilt --- Zulily --- Little Rue --- The Mini Social --- Totsy
I also want to add that Evan has been back to practice! It was hard on him to not play last week at the Cardinals game, since his injury at the Eagles & Bears game, but is looking forward to kicking some Giants butt! Good luck to the birds this Sunday at 8 P.M. est, 5 P.M. pst! Fly Eagles Fly!!!
18 Weeks
I can see & feel my baby girl.
Knowing that there is a baby inside your body is an amazing and beautiful experience, but knowing the sex brings your pregnancy to a whole new level. I can picture her button nose and glowing eyes, her little blonde hairs and porcelain skin, her cry and fine grasp of her fathers pinky finger. I imagine our first time meeting each other, the birth I can't wait to share with her and her daddy, the moment the midwife says "Alright Katie, reach down and grab your daughter." How I hope she recognizes her daddy's voice and immediately feels safe in his arms. I look forward to this day more than anything.
For all of the first trimester I felt sick and practically disabled. I was spoiled by Evan before the season started and once it did, I felt alone- both physically and emotionally. His work schedule wasn't bad but horrible for a pregnant woman in a new city literally suffering from serious morning sickness. That by itself is bad enough, but then add the fear of possibly miscarrying... I was scared s***less. I knew and still know there could be complications but the last thing I wanted to hear was someone say "miscarriage." There's something people NEED when speaking to a pregnant woman (no matter your relation) and that simple thing is a filter. Besides bringing up the evil "M" word, another very annoying comment was the few that were/are worried about our choice to have a home birth. Majority of people have a wonderful reaction when hearing about our choice, in fact some say they wish they would have or they would like to consider it for their next birth. Then there are those that don't, well- wish you the best. Beyond those two notes of what not to say/bring up to a pregnant woman, here are a few more...
"You look so... small?"
---Yes, I am small. Thank you, but you say it like there's no baby in here.
"How old are you?"
---Really?
"Are you getting married before the baby's here?"
---Again, really? Evan & I love each other very much and no license will prove that to our child.
"Don't lift that!"
---Trust me if it's over 50 lbs, I won't be, but this is 15... so... I'm good.
"What about your life/college/goals?"
---Why do so many think life and it's opportunities are over once a baby comes? I could write about this for days.
"..." Reaches and places hands on stomach
---Odd. I'm going to back away now.
I'm 4 1/2 months now and this list is bound to get better over time. On a good note, the cashier at Petsmart today asked me if I was expecting! I'm sure this will get unbearably annoying on post-birth quick runs (babies at home with daddy) to the grocery store, but for now I'm so excited! Someone noticed I was growing a human!
When we first came out to Philly, I met a lady who gave me the book "Baby Bargains." It's a must read for first time parents who believe and live by critics reviews. I've worked with families as a nanny and in daycares as a provider to know whats good on the cheap and easy on convenience (not to mention safe,) so I've already picked a few things out, but this book has helped me with the rest. Here are a few of my favorites. This is not a registry folks, I don't expect anyone to gift these items :)
Daddy's home, off to bed for a bright and early morning! Thanks for catching up on this special trip Evan & I are taking! Good Night <3
16 Weeks
Happy 30th Birthday Evan! The man of my dreams, love of my life and father of my unborn child has turned 30. For his first time in years, Evan had his birthday off from work and to celebrate we spent the day curled up together on the couch with our newest addition, Thor. Thor is my birthday gift to Evan, a nine week old blue chihuahua. Thor is perfect, he went potty on his potty pad for the first few days with only two mistakes. Now, we leave a potty pad in our bedroom while we sleep (he gets off and on the bed by himself to use it) and I take him out four times during the day. He's got it down!
After an absolutely nothing kind of day, we headed to New Jersey to find out the baby's gender! Or so we hoped. Unfortunately, the baby had the cord draped between his/her legs, blocking every shot of the mystery private part. The baby was crazy active! Flipping, kicking and punching the entire time. When the ultrasound technician tried from a different angle, the baby's left arm was draped down beneath it's legs just enough to not allow us to figure it out. Some say that's because HE is grabbing HIS who-ha. Who knows. Our redo appointment is this Tuesday at 7pm. Here's a link to a little video of what Evan caught on his flip video of the ultrasound in 2D & 3D/4D.
After an absolutely nothing kind of day, we headed to New Jersey to find out the baby's gender! Or so we hoped. Unfortunately, the baby had the cord draped between his/her legs, blocking every shot of the mystery private part. The baby was crazy active! Flipping, kicking and punching the entire time. When the ultrasound technician tried from a different angle, the baby's left arm was draped down beneath it's legs just enough to not allow us to figure it out. Some say that's because HE is grabbing HIS who-ha. Who knows. Our redo appointment is this Tuesday at 7pm. Here's a link to a little video of what Evan caught on his flip video of the ultrasound in 2D & 3D/4D.
16 Week Old Little Baby Mathis
The first trimester is over (by a month) and I'm finally loving it. Besides being relatively emotional, I'm feeling amazing! I'm waking up & not running to the bathroom and I sleep in, but who can complain about 12 hours of sleep a night. And fortunately for Evan, I'm occasionally cooking and baking again. Last week I made my mothers famous Pumpkin Rolls and for anyone that knows what they are, you know you love them and crave them all year round! Tonight I made a Beef Stroganoff for dinner and for dessert Almond Roca.
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