Happy New Years!

It's a new year which calls for updates. I haven't really documented this pregnancy very much, due to whatever reason-no energy, denial of impending doom, etc. So far this pregnancy has been healthy. I have gained 21 pounds, which is the total I gained with the girls, I still have 8 weeks so hopefully I won't get too big. Here are some differences this pregnancy:

• I often times don't have a lot of energy. And when I do have nesting moments it lasts for a couple of hours then I'm out of commission for a couple of days.
• I am constantly hungry (that might explain the weight gain!)
• I crave only sweet things: chocolate chip pancakes all the time, frosted flakes, doughnuts, candy, cookies, etc. I don't even crave Sushi like I did with the girls.
• I am constantly thirsty. I drink at least 5 16oz cups of water daily. I still indulge in having a coke or two during the day; can't go without my Coke!
• My gallbladder has been horrible this pregnancy. In an ultrasound they discovered 10 plus stones! well that explains the pain. So we are in talks to get it removed after i have the baby
• I started having Braxton Hicks Contractions a lot earlier. They are borderline painful and very uncomfortable.
• No tailbone issues, at least not yet!
• Haven't been emotional. At least that is my perspective, maybe I should check with Ryan on that one! ;)
• Wasn't as sick in the beginning

So there are some differences that I have noticed, some might have to do with it being a boy and others might be due to it being my third and I have two little ones at home.

• Ryan is still working construction, even in this cold weather. I feel so bad for him. He comes home from work and just sits in front of a heater. he claims even his bones are cold. Aww. the girls give him lots of hugs and kisses, so I'm sure that helps warm him a little. He is still my amazing cook,(again could explain the weight gain!) It is so nice to have him home during normal hours. I really appreciate him changing jobs and being such a great dad and husband!

• Haylee is fast becoming a little girl. The things she says sometimes are so profound. She is smart, has a very good heart, but can have a HUGE attitude. Recently her attitude has shown up in tantrums where if she doesn't get something she wants, she will pout and say something like "I'm not talking to you. I'm mad." Which is sometimes hard to not laugh at. The second new and not so good thing she has picked up on is lying. She has discovered that she can blame everything on Sophie. "Sophie did it!" "Sophie ran into the wall by herself, that is why she is crying." etc. There will be times that Soph isn't even in the same room and haylee will blame her for something. So I'm trying to explain a very abstract thought to a very literal thinking child.

• Sophie is starting to show more personality. She is still a rather busy girl, not sitting still. She has seen Haylee throw things when she is mad, so Soph thought she would try this out. She has even picked up on hitting Haylee when Haylee takes something away from her. Again it's hard to not laugh when haylee is getting what she deserves, but we can't condone hitting either. Sophie is talking more. Her recent important words are "candy, pizza, water, milk, hot dog." you know the basics to daily communication! She just recently started telling us she needs to go potty and will dribble a little. So it's a start! Over break she became Ryan's little shadow. When he would get home she would grab onto his leg, or just start yelling "dada, dada" just to get his attention.

• We have moved the girls into the same room this week. they are not in their bunk beds yet, it will be a slow transition for Soph to be in a big-girl bed. though I know that they will get used to it, they are both very different sleepers. Sophie is a light sleeper and gets up earlier in the morning. Haylee is a deep sleeper and loves to go to bed late and sleep in. They are still adjusting and most likely will continue to do so, it's just hard on me when I have to lull one of them back to sleep in the middle of the night. Just good practice for a newborn I guess!

• As for me I'm still working at Taylor Unv. 3 days a week. After having a flat tire today off the interstate, it made me rethink working until the day i have the baby. I did that with Haylee, but i was only 30 minutes away from the hospital. Here I'm an hour away and using the interstate to get there. So I might have to reconsider what the plan is.

Overall the family is doing well, and we look forward to the numerous changes that will be happening this year!