Hello 3rd Trimester!

3rd trimester I am welcoming you with open arms! One thing I am not welcoming is the hot summer weather. I might possibly melt before this baby comes out, live exclusively inside for the next 15 weeks, or just be naked 24/7 inside the confines of my home. I might be exaggerating just a little but I think the older I get the more I dislike hot weather. Lainey & I might be spending a lot of time in the lake to cool off.

Life is as busy as ever. I'm not sure how people do all this with more than one kid...lol Soon enough I will be finding out though. I am so thankful for my Mom because I would be truly lost without her help. Not only are we lucky enough that she watches Lainey while I'm at work but she never hesitates to help Rhett if he needs something. Whether it is a ride, food, running an errand...We are blessed to live close to all our family but most importantly her. Thank You MOM for everything you do. Their are not enough words in the world to express how much we appreciate you.

Video of the little bit opening & closing mouth

Baby Bon Jovi now weighs approx 1 lb 10 oz. Growing growing growing!!! I have been feeling more movement which is such a delight. I finally got all the junk out of closet in baby room. It is amazing how much stuff is accumulated in 8 years. Their is actually a floor in it. Hallelujah. I have also began quite a collection of shoes & clothes from yard sales. I didn't think boy clothes would be near as much fun as girl clothes but the little plaid shirts are too cute. I ordered a crib and big Daddy got it all set up already. Thank you to my husband who endures all the honey do projects I throw at him while he is extremely busy with his farm work. Lainey even enjoyed some crib jumping after I set up her mattress in it. The bedding looks great along with the curtain. Next item to get for the bedroom is dressers. Construction began on the computer room & bathroom in basement. Rhett & his friend spent an entire Saturday working and got quite a bit accomplished. Things are moving in the right direction and electric/plumbing are next.

I am still feeling good minus a yucky varicose vein that has reappeared on my right leg. I had it during my first pregnancy so not surprised it is back. This was so random but I did get nauseous one day and threw up. That is the second time this pregnancy that has happened. Thanking my lucky stars because two times was enough for this momma. I have continued to work out on Fridays at Design Fitness with Darla. I do tire much easier but after each workout I am proud of myself for what I achieved in those 45 minutes. I wish I could I say that I started back up on Tuesday & Thursday mornings but sleep always wins. Last week we worked on bench pressing and I actually was able to do 100 lbs. Only 4 reps but it was after 10 reps each time of consecutive weights starting at 50 lbs and increasing each time. Have to get these arms ready for this baby boy! We will see how long I last but hoping to continue as long as possible.

My most recent appointment was at the new Memorial East building in Shiloh. I am not sure yet if will deliver there but I did get the grand tour. Everything looks very nice. The office is much smaller than Belleville Memorial and was so laid back and quiet. It was wonderful. The whole facility opened on a Tuesday and my appointment was that Friday. All was well and go back this upcoming Friday for 26 weeks. I am not looking forward to the glucose test that I will need to take soon. After this appointment I will begin going every two weeks instead of four. That is scary to think already to that point. I have a lot on my to do list before this little boy makes his appearance.

The only picture I took all day on her 2 1/2 year Birthday!! Not sure why the pout because she was very happy with her slushy and new baby doll. 

This post has been all over the place so to complete it just a little review on our sweet Lainey Nicole. She is officially 2 1/2 years old now although if you ask her she replies with 1. Already fibbing about her age! She is in love with playing outdoors especially on playgrounds, the number 19, all animals, play dough, stickers, strawberry Popsicles from the Schwans Guy, popcorn, Barney, balls, and jumping on the trampoline.
Dislikes include taking a bath, getting her hair brushed, most men, leaving Grandma Margaret's when it is time to go home, Grandma Gina going home, bugs, brushing teeth, and going to sleep at a decent hour. She does go to bed late but sleeps in quite late too. This is great for now but when preschool arrives in a few years hopefully we have a better schedule.
This girl talks like crazy now. The things that come out of her mouth are so sweet and a hoot. The other day she had a ball up to her ear and she was telling me how she could hear the ocean. It was apparently a makeshift sea shell. One day after I got home from work she said, " I missed you today Mommy....so much." The so much is what killed me. The sentences just make her seem so grown up. At the end of any Barney episode when the I Love You song plays she always always has to give a hug & kiss while she sings it. She can spell her name now which my Mom & I have been working on! She can be extremely timid and shy one moment but yet so outgoing and open the next. She is such a joy and I know she is going to be a great big sister. Just wish time would slow down a bit but don't we all!

I had a wonderful Mother's Day complete with freshly picked roses by Rhett (from our landscaping) and a mushy hand written card that def brought out the tears. This is one blessed Mama.