Megan & Pat's Maternity Pics

A couple weekends ago, I took some pics of my SIL and her husband before they had their baby....Just thought I would share a few of them with you all.  Hope you enjoy them.  I know I had a wonderful time doing it and they were great subjects to focus on.  Love you guys!

Can't wait to hear how you all liked or disliked my first Maternity Photography Session!

My personal favorite is of the one with Megan laying on her back in the sand and it is a close up of her...I think she could definitely be in a Magazine in this one!

I'm not a professional photographer either I just love taking pictures and wanted to do something nice for my SIL and her husband before their baby was born.

Looking forward to taking more pictures as the opportunity rises.

Well that is all for now...till next time!

16 Week Survey

165 Days to go!!!


How far along? 16 weeks and 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: still down 1 lb. 
How big is baby? About 5 inches long and more than 3 1/2 ounces-the size of your open hand.
Maternity clothes? Some...found my maternity clothes this last weekend so I will be putting them to use real soon!
Sleep: So so....I have a hard time falling asleep especially when Nate isn't home!  We watched a stupid movie several months ago that still makes me scared when I go to sleep alone...I know it's not real and I pray but I am still effected by this movie....it makes me so mad!
Best moment this week: Finding my maternity clothes.  Pretty happy about that.
Movement: Feeling the little one move more and more....loving the feeling of it too!
Food cravings: original potato chips, I had some bold chex mix the other night and now I want to go out and by some more!  Love salt still!
Gender: no clue
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones...but I have many from Nataleigh.
How are you feeling? Still feeling pretty nauseous, I am on meds to help with that and it helps from time to time, still puking though!  BLAH!!
What I am looking forward to: hearing the news that my SIL Anne will have her baby boy and I'm really excited about taking pictures of the birth too!
What I miss: Not feeling good and having enough energy to keep up with Nataleigh.
Weekly Wisdom: Well I've had enough time to test out the eating every two hours and now I'm at the point if I don't eat right at the 2 hr mark I get extremely nauseated to the point where I have to hold back the puke...so disgusting!
Milestones: None that I can think of yet....I know we are a few weeks away from finding out the sex of Baby Buchinger so that will be exciting.  I am looking forward to also viability week which is just over 8 weeks away!  It's coming up so fast!


I don't have any new pics yet of the bump but I feel like I popped out a little bit over the weekend.  We'll see!  I'll get Nate to take a couple soon.


That's all for now...till next time!

15 Weeks Survey

 I Know this is a little late but better late than never!


How far along? 15 weeks and 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: still down 1 lb. 
How big is baby? about the size of an orange..woo hoo how sweet!
Maternity clothes? Some...because I've lost weight my pants fit again.  Plus I never fully lost all my weight from being pregnant with Nataleigh so my clothes fit pretty good still.
Sleep: Pretty good.  Nataleigh has switched back over to sleeping later around 7-7:30 so I am sleeping really good!
Best moment this week: I am pretty sure I felt the baby roll or flip last night while I was laying in bed.  That is tied with Megan having baby girl!
Movement: I believe so.  Sunday I felt 2 kicks and last night I felt a flip/roll.
Food cravings: original potato chips...love salt right now!
Gender: no clue
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones...but I have many from Nataleigh...thank you my dear little girl!
How are you feeling? Still feeling pretty nauseous, I am on meds to help with that and it helps from time to time, still puking though!  BLAH!!
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my new niece tomorrow!
What I miss: Not feeling good and having enough energy to keep up with Nataleigh.
Weekly Wisdom: Stay hydrated and eat every 2 hours...small meals are the key...we'll see.
Milestones: Well I'm in the second trimester now so that is a huge plus.  The baby is growing and I'm getting more energy...I have a 1 year old to keep up with.so I need all the energy I can get!  Looking forward to when my SIL Anne has her baby boy.  I am also looking forward to feeling more normal and not feeling like I am going to puke at any given moment or nauseated all day long!

Here is a family picture taken last weekend.  Can't really tell I'm that pregnant yet!

Well that is all for now...till next time!

YAY for being Pregnant!

It's been a long time and I know most of you who follow this blog are family and you already know our exciting news but for those who aren't WE'RE PREGNANT!!!  Baby number 2 will arrive sometime in March.  According to my calculations the due date is the 12th but according to the doctors ultrasound it's the 18th.  I think I know a little more than they do when it comes to when I had a cycle so  I'm sticking to my due date!

Here's a fun little survey that my SIL's fill out each week and I thought I would continue the trend.

How far along? 13 weeks...almost done with the 1st trimester...thank you LORD!!
Total weight gain/loss: down 1 lb.  I've been sick this time and have had to go to the ER for dehydration...not fun...I have a huge bruise on my left forearm from the IV site.  I was down 4 lbs but they pumped me full of 2 bags of fluid.
How big is baby? about the size of peach
Maternity clothes? Some...because I've lost weight my pants fit again.  Plus I never fully lost all my weight from being pregnant with Nataleigh so my clothes fit pretty good still.
Sleep: Pretty good.  Just wish I could sleep a little longer in the morning instead of getting up with Nataleigh....I have to retrain her to sleep to 7am...I don't do well at 5:30 am.
Best moment this week: almost done with 1st trimester and got to hear the baby's heart beat today....it's music to mommy's ears!
Movement: None yet...a few more weeks till I'll feel anything.
Food cravings: this might be weird but McDonald's Sausage, Egg McMuffin...YUMMY!!  besides that nothing...food doesn't sound that good in general....thank you nausea!
Gender: just a guess....girl.
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones...but I have many from Nataleigh...thank you my dear little girl!
How are you feeling? Pretty much like I could puke at any given moment everyday for the last 6 weeks.  HOPEFULLY....it will get better.  The midwife gave me some tips...I'm going to switch things up a little and I'm praying I will start feeling better.
What I am looking forward to: Going up to Caseville next weekend, meeting my new niece and nephew...both of my SIL's are pregnant.
What I miss: Not feeling good and having enough energy to keep up with Nataleigh.
Weekly Wisdom: Stay hydrated and eat every 2 hours...small meals are the key...we'll see.
Milestones:On Saturday I start my 2nd trimester that means I'm a third of the way through this pregnancy...how did that happen?  Glad I'm entering it though because that means some exciting things are coming up....finding out the sex, getting more energy, feeling the baby kick, and much much more...looking forward to all of the exciting things soon to come!

I'll add some pictures later of my "bump" if you can call it that.

Holding Nataleigh

That's all for now.  Till next time!