Happy Half way and More!

Can you believe it my half way point of this pregnancy has come and gone this week!  I can hardly believe how fast these 20 weeks have gone, i mean they have seriously flown by!  I have been enjoying this special time soo much.  It has happened, I have popped! Looking a little more pregnant than chunky.  I'm in maternity pants but still able to wear regular shirts, thank goodness i didn't like the super tight look.  Doctor did tell me that second pregnancies show sooner and can be bigger than the first pregnancy.  I just hope I don't look like a monster at 39 weeks, hehe.  I know it won't matter at that time what I look like I will just be elated that it will be time to have Victoria come into our world. I've been feeling very thankful, i appreciate every small thing i see, touch, smell, just simply experience.  On another note I've also been a little anxious about making sure everything will be just right before Victoria arrives.  This is very typical of me on the other hand Daddy is very laid back and is confident that everything will be always be ok.  This is a helpful opposite  to have in my life, relaxing is key.  I've begun a new routine this week of waking up at least once through the night usually between 2-4am. Ive heard this is your body prepping you for a new schedule once the baby comes.  It is hard for me to go back to sleep, i usually find something to occupy my thoughts and eventually fall back to sleep or get ready for work. I crave all sorts of foods and they must be fulfilled at that time or else the craving changes. It's kind of funny what my body craves.  I have craved anything pumpkin flavored, salad, cereal, peanut butter, soft serve ice cream, hard boiled eggs, fruit, and specialty items from different restaurants. Eating is definitely a big pleasure to me right know. Thank you Jesus for food!  Have I mentioned how much I look forward to Sunday's??? Let me tell you they come and go so quickly. Sunday's mark a new week and today marks week 21, this means we have 19 weeks or 133 days left until we get to meet our sweet little baby girl! I get so giddy inside when I think of that day.  I have spent alot of time shopping for the cutest clothes, shoes, and blankets lately. My favorite favorite place to shop for Victoria's clothes is Gymboree.  I love their themes and of course all the accessories you can get for an outfit.  I had the cashier tell me that we were going to have to take pictures of Victoria everyday because she was going to be stylin'.  I laughed because I  will be taking lots of pictures, and probably everyday.  On another note I have felt Victoria move , wiggle, and kick soo much lately.  If I am very still at night I can feel her jolt from outside my belly, but not very often yet. I can't wait for daddy to be able to feel those kicks.  It is absolutely rewarding to feel those movements through out the day it just reminds me that she is growing and having a good time in my belly. I hear her heartbeat usually twice a week and it is at a steady 156 bpm.  Thank you Jesus for such a miracle growing in my tummy.  I thank God every day that I have the opportunity to experience all these feelings.
Aunt Claudia and I are very excited to start the beginning stages of planning a baby shower.  Picking a theme, a location and all the details are some of my favorite things to do.  Cousin Naomi also wants to plan a baby shower on another date, she is unbelievably creative!  I feel so blessed and loved by my family and friends.  It will be exciting to capture all the special moments at these baby showers. 
Time to really get things moving with the nursery.  We had the nursery painted two shades of pink when we were pregnant with Jolie, we felt this would suit our little angel girl.  It's been fun being pregnant with Victoria and thinking about a perfect theme for the nursery, Daddy had a great idea of having the nursery painted with shades of lavender.  I loved the idea, such a calming a soothing color.  I also like the owl theme, it reminds me being wise, and having wisdom.  The finished nursery is going to be very special!
Gonna have to get some pictures up this week, finally found my camera and charged the battery know let's hope it doesn't act up.  Gotta get a belly shot, and some of my favorite things we have so far for Victoria.

Growing Baby!

I'm back! I have made a commitment to blog at least twice a month instead of just once. I was so inspired by my friend Amanda when she said she makes the effort to blog so that her baby girl can see it when she is older.  This blog can become a really special treasure when she's growing up so quickly.  I just want to blog every milestone, feeling, movement, craving, and doctor's visit. Let's get started!
Where to start so many things have happened since September 21, 2011.  I went to another OB doctor's visit on October 4, 2011.  I was so excited to see my baby girl through ultra sound but when I got there I wasn't put in the ultra sound room.  I have been so spoiled seeing her every time I have a Doctor's visit.  This time Dr. Valenzuela was interested in my well being and the babies heart beat.  Her heart beat seems to be around 156 bpm. I decided to rent a heart doppler to have the peace of mind right at my finger tips.  I can check my baby girls heart beat any time I'd like.  I am still trying to get used to the fact that I am growing a beautiful baby girl in my belly.  It just amazes me every time I think about all that is going on in my body, absolutely amazing!  At this last Doctors appointment my due date was moved to March 4, 2012 and Doctor confirmed that my delivery would be via c-section.  She feels it would be to dangerous to do a VBAC so soon.  I am know 19 weeeks since my due date was moved.  I am almost half way done with this pregnancy!  I can not believe how fast time has passed.  I feel like I just found out I was pregnant.  Im enjoying every moment with my growing baby girl.  I have already started feeling like a protective Momma bear with her cub.  I can't describe how intense my feeling is but it is real.  I want the best environment to surround my little blessing all the days of her life.  I have made so many changes and feel like this pregnancy has opened my eyes to so many new possibilities.  I make sure every decision (small or large) I make is going to make our lives healthier, and better for the future. I feel like a mother already making choices that will benefit her future.  This little girl is a blessing and she will have the best life we could possibly give her.  I get emotional just thinking that I have an opportunity to be in this position.  I am beyond thankful to be so blessed! I have enjoyed every minute, especially feeling her wiggle. I have begun to find a pttern in her movements or things that trigger her movements.  Any liquid that is extremely cold makes her wiggle and very warm food makes her wiggle.  She moves in the morning as soon as my alarm goes off, guess she's waking up for her day too.  She also moves around 10am and then I notice big movements when I get into bed and lay on my left side. I feel as though someone else can feel her outside my belly. My next Perinatal appointment is on October 26, 2011 and Im so excited to see how much she has grown!  Our baby girl has a definite first name already......VICTORIA!  I have a middle name but want to make sure it will be it before it is public all I know is that it will start with a "J".  Her initials will be VJM just like her momma :).  Last but not least I have to mention this little girls closet, it will be loaded by the time she is born.  Not to mention all the bows and headbands she's collecting thanks to Auntie Danielle.  I really need to get my camera going so you can see what I am talking about.  I 'm excited to blog more often about more exciting news!
Love Vanessa xoxo