Sweet Olivia Kate

We went to the doctor today for a check-up.  This time I didn't get any orders to have my blood drawn--praise the Lord!  Everything checked out perfect, a little heartbeat at 145bpm that was a little hard to catch on the heartbeat monitor since she was squirming and kicking so much there was a lot of big "thumps" and little "thumps" to try to distinguish from.

I am 19 weeks and 2 days today, and I have gained a total of NINE (9) pounds.  I'm actually quite proud of myself! I found my weight tracker from my pregnancy with Kenwood...I don't have anything recorded for 19 weeks, but I have a 24 weeks @ 18lb gain....which tripled by the time he was born, uh oh.  So, as long as I don't gain 11lbs in a month, hopefully I'll be better on track with my weight this go 'round!

19weeks 2days (it amazes me how much this belly grew in 2 weeks!)

We also had an ultrasound today!  We FOR SURE 99.999999% (no ultrasound is 100%) that we are having a sweet little girl!!!  Now, it is time to buy some fun stuff!!! Yipppeeeee  I have been waiting since we actually found out because we found out pretty early in this pregnancy and I wanted to be POSITIVE...even though Mother's Intuition is usually right on.

Olivia Kate

We can't wait to meet her in 2011!!! YAY!

Healthy eating, Healthy child....it's harder than it sounds!

I broke down today and ordered a Venti Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks. SUPER unhealthy and SUPER caffeinated-which is apparently a "no-no" in pregnancy.  I just couldn't resist myself.  I look forward to them all year long.  But, don't worry I have a nice stock of Caffeine-Free Diet Coke and Cherry 7-Up with Antioxidants in the fridge, so I'll try not to indulge too much!

We had playgroup today, which I desperately look forward to every week.  Our hostess with the mostess of course had yummy sandwiches and fresh fruit and chips for us to all enjoy.  The food is definitely a treat especially for the fact that the majority of us are pregnant!  Thanks Luci for all you do!

Anyways, we all get in our gossip and talks at playgroup and one topic that came up today was working out.  I literally cannot say those 2 words together without cringing. I HATE working out.  I had every intention this pregnancy to follow my BabyFit tracker. But, I have yet to actually start it.  For those of you who don't know about BabyFit, it's a subsidary of Spark People.  I am a HUGE believer in Spark People because I know from experience it actually works if you follow it.  BabyFit is just a version for pre-natal and post-natal diet and exercise specifically tailored for women that are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or just had a baby.  I'm hoping my self-discipline will start back up and I can start my "healthy weight-gain" soon.  Weight gain. UGHHHH.  Why would I want to work out if it's not to lose weight? Health nuts. Arg. Maybe I'll start after the State Fair ends....preggers over here wants to enjoy some deep-fried funnel cakes and corn dogs! Yum-O!!! Well, here's to trying! (I'm toasting with my Venti Pumpkin Spice Latte for all you haters)

Belly Pics

This is really for my benefit because it's fun to keep track of a growing baby! It's something I wish I would've done when I was pregnant with Kenwood.  Anyways, here it goes! It doesn't look all that different with a month difference, but that could be a good thing! Happy 17 weeks to Miss Olivia today!

13 weeks

17 weeks