February 2013



Spaghetti at Carrabba's

Enjoying the playground

Climbing the steps like a BIG GIRL



Enjoying the playground



Happy Valentine's Day!

Climbing on the patio chair

Morning tunnel fun

Looking Cute



Playing in the backyard with Kaylee

Cartoons with her bunny

Playing with tennis balls

Sliding all by herself

Playing at Carter's house

Playing with daddy

Caught daddy playing video games

Cameron climbs the stairs and slides down the slide all by herself!

Cameron enjoying her rocking horse

Baby #2: 34 Weeks

Week 34: Butternut Squash

"At 34 weeks, you might breathe a little easier, since baby may descend lower into your pelvis and give your lungs some space. (Ahh!) The pitfall of this descent, of course, is even more pressure on your bladder, so be prepared to make even more trips to the ladies room over the coming weeks."

Weekly Survey
How far along:  34 Weeks
How big is baby:  The size of a butternut squash.
Weight gain:  Big week...up 2.4 pounds for a total gain of 28.4 pounds.
Maternity clothes:  Yep! Also resigned to wearing Bryan's t shirts.
Sleep:  Up once a night for the bathroom...and every time I roll over...
Best moment this week:  Seeing Caleb on the ultrasound today.
Food cravings:  None
Food aversions:  None
Symptoms:  Feeling a lot of pressure and pretty exhausted at the end of the day.
Exercise:  Not really.
Gender:  BOY!  His name will be Caleb Patrick Arkins.
Movement:  Constant
Belly button:  Pretty much flat...
What I miss:  N/A
What I'm looking forward to:  6 more weeks!
Milestones:  N/A
Quote(s) of the week:  None

Our ultrasound today showed Caleb is definitely ALL boy, healthy and currently measuring in at 5 lbs. 2 oz. which is the 63rd percentile.

The 34 week bump...

34 Weeks

34 Weeks

34 Weeks

Baby #2: 33 Weeks

Week 33: Durian Fruit

"Baby's keeping his eyes open while awake. He's also starting to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing."

Weekly Survey
How far along:  33 Weeks
How big is baby:  The size of a durian fruit. (What the heck is that??)
Weight gain:  Up 1 pound for a total gain of 26.0 pounds.
Maternity clothes:  Yep! Also resigned to wearing Bryan's t shirts.
Sleep:  Up once a night for the bathroom...and every time I roll over...
Best moment this week:  N/A
Food cravings:  None
Food aversions:  None
Symptoms:  Feeling a lot of pressure and pretty exhausted at the end of the day.
Exercise:  Not really.
Gender:  BOY!  His name will be Caleb Patrick Arkins.
Movement:  Constant....more like rolls and punches now vs. kicks.
Belly button:  Mostly In - I'm slightly worried it might 'pop' this time around...
What I miss:  Sushi would be nice
What I'm looking forward to:  Ultrasound next week!
Milestones:  N/A
Quote(s) of the week:  None

The 33 week bump...

33 Weeks

33 Weeks

33 Weeks

Cameron is 16 Months Old!

16 Months

Cameron Leigh is 16 Months Old!
Age: 16 Months
Weight: 28.8 pounds - 97%
Clothing Size: Mostly 2T and a 3T.
Diaper Size: Pampers Cruisers size 4
Number of Teeth: 8 total - No new ones this month.
Favorite Foods: Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, All Fruit, Cheese, Cheerios, Yogurt
Favorite Toys: Books, Balls, Blocks, Toy Cell Phone
New Words: None.

Loving her chair

Posing

Running around playing with daddy

I found it!

Baby #2: 32 Weeks

Week 32: Squash

"Baby may have turned so she’s in the head-down position by now, poised for her trip down the birth canal. And you may have noticed your nipples looking darker. That’s so a preemie can see them for breastfeeding -- isn't your body so amazing?"

Weekly Survey
How far along:  32 Weeks
How big is baby:  The size of a squash.
Weight gain:  Up 1.6 for a total gain of 25.0 pounds.
Maternity clothes:  Yep!  Some shirts are even getting too short...uh oh.
Sleep:  Up once a night...and everytime I roll over...
Best moment this week:  N/A
Food cravings:  None
Food aversions:  None
Symptoms:  Feeling a lot of pressure and pretty exhausted at the end of the day.
Exercise:  Some walking.
Gender:  BOY!
Movement:  Constant....more like rolls and punches now vs. kicks.
Belly button:  In - although quite shallow.
What I miss:  Beer
What I'm looking forward to:  Ultrasound at my next appointment!
Milestones:  N/A
Quote(s) of the week:  None

The 32 week bump...

32 Weeks

32 Weeks

32 Weeks

Baby #2: 31 Weeks

Week 31: Pinepple

"At 31 weeks, all of baby's five senses are working. Plus, he's going through major brain and nerve development."

Weekly Survey
How far along:  31 Weeks
How big is baby:  The size of a pineapple
Weight gain:  Up 1.4 for a total gain of 23.4 pounds.
Maternity clothes:  Yep!  Some shirts are even getting too short...uh oh.
Sleep:  Up once a night.
Best moment this week:  N/A
Food cravings:  None
Food aversions:  None
Symptoms:  Still feel a lot of pressure at the end of the day... I can tell it's only getting worse.
Exercise:  Some walking.
Gender:  BOY!
Movement:  Constant.
Belly button:  In - although quite shallow.
What I miss:  Being Comfortable
What I'm looking forward to:  N/A
Milestones:  N/A
Quote(s) of the week:  None

The 31 week bump...

31 Weeks

31 Weeks

31 Weeks