Baby #2: 21 Weeks

Week 21: Pomegranate

"Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch."

Weekly Survey
How far along:  21 Weeks
How big is baby: The size of a pomegranate.
Weight gain:  Big week...up 2.8 pounds - total of 15.4 pounds.
Maternity clothes:  Yep!
Sleep:  Been pretty good lately.
Best moment this week:  Finding out we're having a baby BOY!
Food cravings:  None
Food aversions:  None
Symptoms:  None
Exercise:  A few walks
Gender:  BOY!
Movement:  Small movement daily.  No major kicks yet.
Belly button:  In - although a bit more shallow
What I miss:  Nothing major
What I'm looking forward to:  Shopping for boy clothes. :)
Milestones:  N/A
Quote(s) of the week: None

The 21 week bump...

21 Weeks

21 Weeks

It's a...BOY!

We had our anatomy scan Wednesday the 21st, right before Thanksgiving!  We started the ultrasound and it was immediately obvious we are expecting a little baby boy.  He wasn't shy at all - the complete oppisite of Cameron.  The ultrasound tech checked a few times thorughout the scan just to be sure but there's really no mistaking it.  Bryan and I are both thrilled!  I'm especially excited about shopping for a new baby wardrobe.

It's a BOY!

Everything with baby boy looked great.  He measured within a day of his due date and in the 59th percentile.  His heart rate was beating away in the 140's - overall a very healthy boy!  Also, my placenta is on the front again (anterior) just like Cameron which is limiting the amount of movement I've felt so far.

Profile

Face and Arm

Two Little Feet

There's one 'concern' the doctor had - apparantly my placenta is lower than they like to see it.  He said it's currently measuring 1cm above my cervix and they like to see it at least 2cm above.  The good news is it's not covering my cervix (placenta previa) which would force a c-section.  Typically as the uterus grows the placenta moves up and we will check it again by ultrasound around 35 weeks.  I guess worst case it's just noted on my file but I'll still be able to have a vaginal birth.  I'm kind of excited about seeing what baby boy will look like that far along!

Now it's time for some fun timelines! (Click Picture for Larger View)

5 - 20 Weeks

Comparison: Baby #1 (Top) vs. Baby #2 (Bottom)

Looking at the comparison pictures above I think I definitely showed a lot sooner with Baby #2 but I think the 20 week shots are pretty similar.

Baby #2: 20 Weeks

Week 20: Banaana

"Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth. And, speaking of the diaper situation... baby's genitals are now fully formed!"

Weekly Survey
How far along:  20 Weeks
How big is baby: The length of a banana.
Weight gain:  Up 1.0 pounds - total of 12.6 pounds.
Maternity clothes:  Yep!
Sleep:  Been pretty good lately.  I've been off my stomach for a while but was still able to sleep on my back.  Lately though it's getting a bit uncomfortable.
Best moment this week:  N/A
Food cravings:  None
Food aversions:  None
Symptoms:  None
Exercise:  A few walks
Gender:  This afternoon!!
Movement:  I definitely feel movement daily.
Belly button:  In - although a bit more shallow
What I miss:  Nothing major
What I'm looking forward to:  Finding out if baby #2 is a BOY or GIRL today!
Milestones:  Halfway!
Quote(s) of the week: None

The 20 week bump...

20 Weeks

20 Weeks

Cameron is 13 Months Old!

13 Months

Cameron Leigh is 13 Months Old!
Age: 13 Months
Weight: N/A
Clothing Size: Some 18 months, a few 24 months and a lot of 2T. We roll the pants up if they're too long, but they fit everywhere else it seems.
Diaper Size: Pampers Cruisers size 4
Number of Teeth: 8 total - 4 on top and 4 on bottom.  The last one on top just broke through earlier this week.
Favorite Foods: Macaroni and Cheese, Fruit, Green Beans
Favorite Toys: Balls, Walker
Milestones: First Steps - November 14th

13 Months

The Corn Maze

We went to the corn maze in Lakeland on Saturday November 3rd.  Cami and I along with Kelly made the drive down south where we met up with Kelly's family.  The corn did grow very tall this year due to record amounts of rain but there were a lot of other activities that kept us entertained for the day.

Cami and Me

Cami and Kelly

We spent some time on the swings.  Cami held on to the chains by herself and really enjoyed the breeze and motion.

Cami and I enjoying the swing

Someone liked the breeze in their hair

Resting on the swings

Cami staying hydrated

They offered everyone two free shots on the corn cannon.  We aimed at a target in the distance to try and win a free Sno Cone.  Kelly was the only successful one.

Trying to win a free Sno Cone on the Corn Cannon

There was a giant corn box (like a sand box - just with corn).  We tried twice to put Cami in it but she wanted NOTHING to do with it.  All the older kids seemed to really like it so many next year!

Cami was NOT a fan of the corn box

Cami and Me

We eventually made our way to the maze.  There were a few patches that had corn stalks as tall as us, but for the most part everything was one-two feet tall.

Making our way through the maze (a bit hard to get lost ;) )

The most fun was riding in the barrels.  They had a large tractor and about 6 hollowed out barrel carts on wheels.  There was a seat (and even a seat belt!) in each barrel.  The driver took us around the farm on a quick ride.  Cami and I both had fun on this one!

Barrel ride pulled by a tractor

Barrel ride pulled by a tractor

Cameron Takes Her First Steps!

Cami officially took her first steps tonight!  Bryan was working late so Cami and I were hanging out upstairs. She walked to the other side of her room with her walker and then played with a big box for a minute or so. She then turned around and started walking back towards me on her own.  I started counting her steps because I figured it would be one, two, MAYBE three - but she kept going.  I frantically grabbed my phone and turned the video recorder on as soon as possible to capture the rest.  Check out the video below - it's not the best quality but I'm excited to have it captured on video!

Baby #2: 19 Weeks

Week 19: Mango

"Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature."

Weekly Survey
How far along:  19 Weeks
How big is baby: The length of a mango.
Weight gain:  Up 0.8 pounds - total of 11.6 pounds.
Maternity clothes:  Yep!
Sleep:  Been good lately.
Best moment this week:  N/A
Food cravings:  None
Food aversions:  None
Symptoms:  None
Exercise:  A few walks
Gender:  Next week!! 
Movement:  I think I feel little movements here and there...
Belly button:  In - although I have noticed it's slightly more shallow
What I miss:  Nothing major
What I'm looking forward to:  The big ultrasound in 1 week!
Milestones:  N/A
Quote(s) of the week: None

The 19 week bump...

19 Weeks

19 Weeks

Baby #2: 18 Weeks

Week 18: Sweet Potato

"Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon."

Weekly Survey
How far along:  18 Weeks
How big is baby: The length of a sweet potato.
Weight gain:  Up 1 pound - total of 10.8 pounds.
Maternity clothes:  Yep!
Sleep:  Been good lately.
Best moment this week:  N/A
Food cravings:  None
Food aversions:  None
Symptoms:  None
Exercise:  A few walks
Gender:  2 more weeks! 
Movement:  Not yet.  Sometimes I think I feel a few flutters but I'm not 100% sure.
Belly button:  In - although I have noticed it's slightly more shallow
What I miss:  Nothing major
What I'm looking forward to:  The big ultrasound in 2 weeks!
Milestones:  N/A
Quote(s) of the week: None

The 18 week bump...

18 Weeks

18 Weeks

Cameron's First Birthday Party

We celebrated Cameron's first birthday with a party on Saturday October 27th.  I decided on a red and black ladybug theme and had invitations designed for the occasion.

Invitation

We decorated the house with lots of red, black and white.  I made a banner to display Cameron's monthly photos as well as a decorated wall showing all the weekly photos I took of Cameron.

Stairs

Front Entry

12 Months of Cameron

52 Weeks of Cameron

Bryan smoked a huge pork shoulder and we bought some rotisserie chickens to serve as the main dish.  We also had chips with salsa and queso, crackers and cheese, chicken nuggets (for the kids), veggies and fruit.  The pork seemed to be a big hit.

For dessert I made red velvet cupcakes with a chocolate ganache filling and cream cheese frosting.  I ordered a small cake from Publix for Cami to "smash".

The Food Spread

Cupcakes!

Cami's Smash Cake

We changed Cami when it was time for her cake.  We all sang her "Happy Birthday" and she went to town on the cake!  She loved the icing and even made a decent dent in the cake.  I'd say it was definitely a success.

Our Family Before the Cake

Happy Birthday To You!

Attempting to wear her birthday hat.

Mmmm...cake!

This is good!

Daddy feeding Cami a bite.

 

Wait, I'm not done with that!

Cleanup time!

Overall, the party was a lot of fun!  Cami is so lucky to have so many friends and family that were willing to celebrate with her.  She had a lot of generous gifts that she's been enjoying since the party.

Mommy and Cami

Cami and mommy after cake!

Cami's birthday gifts

Cami and daddy - someone wasn't ready for bed yet!

Cami checking out her new cupcake kitchen from Kelly

Cami, Kelly and me checking out some of the presents