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So I have been really bad about keeping up with my blog lately...I can explain though.  We canceled our internet at the beginning of the month so I haven't been able to blog....but my smart husband found a way for us to get connected...wi-fi is wonderful!

This post is to explain how I told my husband's side of the family the exciting news about the gender...I'll explain the details now!

On Wednesday November 3, we traveled to my in-laws place and spent a few days there.  We were having a get together that weekend to celebrate the October/November Birthdays.  Since everyone in the family would be there Nate & I thought it would be a great opportunity to tell everyone what we were having in person.  With Nataleigh we told people over the phone and couldn't see their reaction so it was important to us this time around to do so in person.

We bought a bag of Double-Stuffed Oreos and I scraped out the filling of 2 Oreos...added the coloring to make either pink or blue and then restuffed the halves so that it made one special Oreo.  Then I dipped them in chocolate to hide the special filling so that it would be a surprise...I know I'm weird but I love to do surprises...its in my blood!

On Friday night, once everyone got to my in-laws place we had a chance to sit and catch up and I couldn't take the anticipation anymore!!!  I said, "We're not doing ANYTHING until we do what I want to do.....Share the sex of Baby Buchinger!"  Okay it may have been a little divaish but hey...I've been keeping this inside for several weeks and I couldn't take it anymore....I just blurted it out!

I passed out the cookies to everyone....there were 11 people there and only 1 special Oreo....I told them to hold onto the cookie and when I say okay...bite into the cookies and whoever has the special Oreo tell us the color you see....So one by one the platter was getting empty and I forgot which one was the one...and my husband ended up getting a cookie since my nephew didn't finish his dinner.  I was worried he may have grabbed it since I wasn't paying attention.  I said, "Okay everyone take a bite!"  My SIL, Anne, said,"oh I have a pink one!"  Are you having a girl???  I shook my head yes and everyone was delighted!  My SIL, Megan started to cry...she was so excited for us and the anticipation got to her too! 

My MIL Dorothy and Megan got us little boy gifts because they were sure we were having a boy so they gave the gifts to Anne who has a newborn boy herself!  I thought it was pretty hysterical!

I got out the ultrasound pictures and gave them to Dorothy who said,"I know what they're going to do...the last picture is going to say IT'S A BOY!!" So one by one they went through the pics...they ohhhed and they ahhhed and then they got to the last one and sure enough the picture said "IT'S A BOY!"  She said, "I knew it!!!"  So then they gave us the presents back.

I asked them how they "KNEW" it was a boy...they said, "Nathan kept telling us from the ultrasound they for sure knew the sex of the baby....so we knew it was a boy..."  I felt a little bummed but it was great fun!

Next time if we get pregnant again....we are not finding out until the baby is born!  Then it will be a surprise for all!

Here is a pic from that night!

24 Week Survey

How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +6 lbs over the last 4 weeks...not bad I guess...
How big is baby? The baby is 8 1/2 inches long and weighs 1.5lbs....woo hoo!!!!
Maternity clothes? YES!!!!  Need more too!
Sleep: so it has been getting worse and worse....yuck...thank God for naps!
Best moment this week: My friend Sarah got married yesterday, both Nataleigh & I were in the wedding.
Movement: yes...the baby is such a little wiggle worm!
Food cravings: Love salt still!  The sweets are getting tastier now...yeah I have a huge appetite now...darn it!
Gender:Please read my next post...
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In..but getting bigger and more shallow.
Stretchmarks? No new ones.
How are you feeling? pretty good.  I'm happy and excited about this pregnancy.  I have okay energy levels when I get a nap and when I sleep well at night.
What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and all the festivities this week brings... 1) OB appt on Tues can't wait to hear the little one's HB  2) Making pies on Tuesday afternoon with a bunch of ladies I love! 3) Thanksgiving on Thurs with Nate's side of the family 4) BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!!!  5) Thanksgiving with my side of the family on Saturday  What a week ahead of me!
What I miss: sleeping on my back, not having a huge appetite and getting good sleep.  I seem to be waking up ever hour on the hour after 3 hrs of sleep...uggg!
Weekly Wisdom: REMEMBER TO TAKE MY VITAMINS!!!  This one has been a hard one for me this pregnancy...not sure why.
Milestones: Found out the sex of Baby Buchinger a couple weeks ago and already next week is viability...I have many things to be Thankful for!

Here are a few pics from yesterday...enjoy!

Nataleigh & I

My Mother-in-law Dorothy, Nataleigh & I

We went and visited my husband at work after the wedding.

Well that's all for now....till next time!

20 Week Survey

How far along? 20 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +2 lbs so I'm up a total of 4 lbs since finding out we're expecting!  Still hoping for the slow and steady weight gain.
How big is baby? The size of a little melon (cantaloupe) and weighs about 10 oz and is 6 1/2 inches long!
Maternity clothes? almost all now!
Sleep: has been so so this week.  Nataleigh has had a rough week but hopefully it will be better this next week!
Best moment this week: Finding out the sex of Baby Buchinger!
Movement: Feeling the little one move more and more....loving the feeling of it too!  I notice the all the time now and that the baby likes to kick my left rib area!
Food cravings: Love salt still!  I am starting to get an appetite! I had some pickles the other night and boy oh boy were they good!  I ate half the jar..I couldn't resist....
Gender: Find out on Wednesday but will share with everyone next week I PROMISE!!!!!!  Can't wait to let the cat out of the bag finally!
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones.
How are you feeling? pretty good.  I'm happy and excited about this pregnancy.  I have okay energy levels when I get a nap and when I sleep well at night.
What I am looking forward to: Telling my in-laws the sex of Baby Buchinger.  I am doing it a surprise way because I want to do it in person for one and the other reason is I don't like to just announce it...I want to get it on camera too!
What I miss: Not a whole lot....  Life is pretty good.
Weekly Wisdom: Live intentionally for God everyday.  I still struggle with this one from time to time but He must be my priority in life!
Milestones: I probably sound like a broken record but finding out the sex of our newest addition.

I will have a picture later on...sorry for now new belly updates!

19 Week Survey

How far along? 19 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +1 lb again so I'm up a total of 2 lbs since finding out we're expecting!  Hopefully slow and steady will be the course this time not speed boat pace!
How big is baby? The size of a mango,  I guess the baby had a growth spurt and now is 6 inches long and weighs a half a pound!  Yay for progress!
Maternity clothes? Some...
Sleep: getting worse now uh oh.
Best moment this week: Seeing my SIL Anne and her new baby boy Graydon!
Movement: Feeling the little one move more and more....loving the feeling of it too!  I notice the movement a lot more at night when I am settling down to go to sleep....it puts a huge smile on my face : D
Food cravings: Love salt still!  I am starting to get an appetite!  A big one at that...we had coney dogs the other night that hit the spot...mmmmm..I want one now!
Gender: no clue...but we find out what we are having on October 27th....only a few more weeks away!
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones.
How are you feeling? I'm starting to feel a little better.....FINALLY!!!!  Hallelujah!  Thank you LORD!!!
What I am looking forward to: finding out the sex of Baby Buchinger and a bunch of my friends are pregnant and are finding out that same week....I think there are 3 or 4 of my friends that find out....so exciting!
What I miss: Not a whole lot...I have a bunch of energy...I've been decluttering our apartment...YAY!! I have been sleeping really well the last few nights.  Life is pretty good.
Weekly Wisdom: Live intentionally for God everyday that an fast from things to grow closer to God each week.  It doesn't have to be a fast from food..it can be from the computer, reading a good book, scrapbooking or doing a hobby that consumes a lot of your time...or just about anything!
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 6 weeks away!  It's coming up so fast!

18 Week Survey

How far along? 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: +1 lb...uh oh...here comes the weight gain...it could be a bad one too!
How big is baby? 5 1/2" long and weighing more than 5 ounces
Maternity clothes? Some...
Sleep: getting better.
Best moment this week: Seeing my SIL Anne and her new baby boy Graydon!
Movement: Feeling the little one move more and more....loving the feeling of it too!  I notice the movement a lot more at night when I am settling down to go to sleep....it puts a huge smile on my face : D
Food cravings: Love salt still!  I am starting to get an appetite!  A big one at that...we had coney dogs the other night that hit the spot...mmmmm..I want one now!
Gender: no clue...but we find out what we are having on October 27th....only a few more weeks away!
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones.
How are you feeling? I'm starting to feel a little better.....FINALLY!!!!  Hallelujah!  Thank you LORD!!!
What I am looking forward to: finding out the sex of Baby Buchinger and a bunch of my friends are pregnant and are finding out that same week....I think there are 3 or 4 of my friends that find out....so exciting!
What I miss: Not a whole lot...I have a bunch of energy...I've been decluttering our apartment...YAY!! I have been sleeping really well the last few nights.  Life is pretty good.
Weekly Wisdom: Live intentionally for God everyday that an fast from things to grow closer to God each week.  It doesn't have to be a fast from food..it can be from the computer, reading a good book, scrapbooking or doing a hobby that consumes a lot of your time...or just about anything!
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 6 weeks away!  It's coming up so fast!

Here is an update on the bump...my mom took the picture!

Well that is all for now.  Till next time!

17 Week Survey

How far along? 17 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: down for a total of -3lbs...
How big is baby? The baby is about the size of my palm and weighs 5 ounces
Maternity clothes? Some...
Sleep: So so....same stuff going on.
Best moment this week: Mom-2-Mom was great....hoping Baby Boy Ostrander comes soon!
Movement: Feeling the little one move more and more....loving the feeling of it too!
Food cravings: Love salt still!
Gender: no clue
Labor Signs: NOPE
Belly Button in or out? In
Stretchmarks? No new ones.
How are you feeling? Still feeling pretty nauseous, I puked a ton yesterday as Nate & I drove around town...it was so bad that the McDonalds bag broke and I peed my pants!  It was awful!
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.  I am going through a lot of different emotions lately and I wish I was more stable if them.  My poor husband has to put up with me!
Weekly Wisdom: Live intentionally for God everyday.
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 7 weeks away!  It's coming up so fast!


Well that is all for now.  Till next time!

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!