22 weeks

22 weeks. Wait, didn't you forget a few weeks of pregnancy reporting? Oh, that's right. This is the second pregnancy, second child. They don't matter as much as the first. Yikes! I'm already not as with it as I was when I was pregnant with Colter. Belly post every month!

Anyway, we're cruising along in the second trimester. Feeling good for the most part. Not as good as with Colter, but still good. Less sickness, less peeing, less indigestion, all for now. Leg cramps have appeared. I really should do Pilates like I did when pregnant with Colter. But now I have less time and chasing Colter around is my exercise.

And on to the BIG news that really should be at the beginning of this post.... It's a GIRL! We found out at 19 weeks via ultrasound. She was all cute and sucking her thumb. BPM was about 150. (As it was at the 21 week appt.) I've been feeling her kick since about 16 weeks. Especially in the car - hope that means she likes the car ride, instead of not. I don't go back until January 10 (at 28 weeks) - that seems like a long time. That appt. will be fun with the glucose test and drinking the nasty syrup drink.

14 weeks

I've finally posted a belly shot. Although there wasn't much of a belly to post until recently. Hopefully I can keep up with posting them and a little summary to go with the photo.

I went to my latest check-up yesterday. Nothing too exciting to report. I heard the heart beat on the doppler device. It was galloping right along. BPM were in the 150s. Doctor said it sounded like a girl, but I checked with Colter's pregnancy and he was 154 at the 14 week appointment. Scheduled the anatomy ultrasound for November 10. I will be about 19 weeks. Colter I got to find out at 16 weeks. Ughhh.... the differences between having Kaiser healthcare now, and Pacificare then.

The burpy/indigestion thing has got a lot better. In it's place, having to pee frequently has taken over. I'm about to start wearing maternity clothes. They're just so much more comfortable than having to unbutton/unzip my pants after 2-hours.

And here is a photo comparison of this pregnancy at 14 weeks and last pregnancy at 16 weeks:

Colters Activities (August 2010)

Colter sure does keep busy.

Here are some of his most recent activities in August:

Playing with the ball. He especially likes to try and sit or lay on it.

Using the highchair as a jungle gym.

Trying to wear Daddy or Mommy's shoes.

Sloppily eating lasagne on his picnic table outside.

Getting lasagne hosed off.

Eating yogurt for a snack.

Giving big smiles while watching Molly fetch her ball.

Aunt Kira Came to Visit

Aunt Kira came from Coeur d'Alene to visit us last week.

She stayed with Colter the days Daddy and Mommy had to go to work.

Friday night was Bunco.

Saturday we all went to Murdochs, our favorite ranch and home supply store.

Saturday night, Kory and Kira (along with Justin and Mandy) went to the Broncos/Lions game. I choose to stay home - someone had to watch Colter. Besides, I've been to a few games and I'm really not into football.

On Sunday, we went to the Highlands Ranch farmer's market for some peaches and other local goodies.

Then, we drove up to the mountains. First, to Idaho Springs, to have lunch at BeauJo's pizza. The dude ranch is yummy!

Then, we took a scenic ride home through Blackhawk/Central City and on to Boulder. We stopped near Nederland at a lake. Actually, Barker Reservoir.

Monday, we went for a walk late afternoon.

Tuesday, we went to CIvic Green Park, which has fountains for the kids to play in and a fun playground. And plenty of room to run around.

Surprise!

" You can chase a dream
That seems so out of reach
And you know it might not ever come your way
Dream it anyway

God is great
But sometimes life ain't good
And when I pray
It doesn't always turn out like I think it should
But I do it anyway
I do it anyway"

I was inspired by this song when I found out two years ago that I was pregnant with Colter after a successful IVF cycle. Joy sums up the whole experience of having Colter, our now 18-month old toddler. After having Colter, we decided to not use any birth control and just see what happened. I was fine with just having one child. However, I would really love for Colter to have at least one sibling, like me and Kory have (2 each).

So much to our surprise, in July, I missed my period. It had been pretty regular since I finished nursing last September. I waited very anxiously and finally a week later took a HPT. Within seconds after dipping it in my pee, it was positive! I texted Kory, who was at work that Saturday, with "It's Good!". He called and told me not to tell anyone - he was worried I would jinx it :-).

That first week (5 weeks pregnant) I had lower back pain. Probably from lifting Colter combined with these new hormones going on inside. Since then, symptoms seem slightly worse than with Colter... a bit more nausea (no vomiting yet), slight breast pain, and more tired.

My first ultrasound was at 8 weeks (August 23rd). I had a vaginal ultrasound. Right away, I saw the flicker of the heart. Yeah! You could see the little blob. Although it was pretty defined with arm and leg buds and a head. The BPM were 140. Everything was good! I will go back at 6 weeks for another check-up. But I did see if I could come in at 11 weeks, just to have reassurance.

As before, these early posts will be kept a secret for a few weeks and then after it is 'safe' I will share with family and friends.

Trip to Montana 2010

We went to Montana (Kory's hometown of Sunburst that is) for about a week in early July. Kory had his all-school reunion. Yes, I said 'all' school. There were only about 17 people in his class.

Here is what Colter and Molly look like on an over 13-hour drive.

After a very long drive Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning, we arrived. Friday night was a meal in town and hanging out. Saturday morning we did a walk/jog. Later we went to the parade, at which Kory's dad Dave carried a flag.

There was a ton of candy being thrown from the parade to the kids in the street. Colter's cousin Bryan got a lot of suckers!

Colter hanging out in his stroller at one point during the parade.

Colter got a few suckers, too.

Colter and Grandpa Dave.

Walking through the car show.

Another day we went to Lethbridge, Alberta in Canada.

Here there was an awesome park.

We did a photo shoot of Bryan and Colter. It's hard to get two toddlers in-sync for a picture. But we got a bunch of cute ones.

Favorite!

Colter and Bryan had fun playing in a tent of a vendor that was in town.

Lots of fun was had playing fetch with Molly.

Whenever possible, Colter must sweep.

Just learning to kick the ball.

I found an old picture of the barn in the attic.

Or not.

Colter learns about taking care of his pet by feeding Molly.

And decides to join in!

What's that look all about?

Helping Daddy and Grandpa cut the barn board that is going home with us.

Open farm land. Ahhhh......

More fun with Molly.

Sunset with Molly posing. She hates when I make her sit for a picture.

Colter learns about gardening.

And helps Grandma and Kira pick the rhubarb.

A big harvest.

The lawnmower. One of many vehicles Colter found to ride.

This one was a little too big to hop in.

We drove out into the fields to visit the cows. Of course along the way, Kory had to shoot the gophers.

Colter was a little apprehensive at first.

There were a lot of cows staring at him.

Mamas and their babies.

Daddy shows Colter the cows are ok and won't hurt him.

Moving closer...

And he chases them away.

800 lb. cows afraid of a 23 lb. toddler.

Cactus in the field. Montana is sort of a dessert.

Mooo... glad to meet you Colter! He kept calling them 'doggie'.

I'm glad we found time to take a family picture.

Kira took these for us.