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!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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!
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!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
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.
That's all for now. Till next time!
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!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Nataleigh's 1 year pics
A few days ago my mom and I were adventurous and decided to take Nataleigh's 1st year pics. This time I took them all! YAY!!! I've been looking into taking better pictures since my mom and I take all of Nataleigh's pictures. We have yet to get them professionally done....which I would LOVE to do but it's not in our budget for the time being....maybe when baby number 2 gets here we'll get some done. We'll see!
So there is a little area in downtown Jackson that we went to that has a fountain and had a lot of fun taking the pics! Hope you enjoy them!
So there is a little area in downtown Jackson that we went to that has a fountain and had a lot of fun taking the pics! Hope you enjoy them!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Life
It has been a long time since I have blogged! Life has definitely thrown us a few major life changes.
Where to start? Well Nate had been interviewing with Allegiance Hospital and finally got hired in on the Step-down unit!!! HOORAY for a job! We found out on the 21st of May and then we got all our ducks in a row and moved back to Michigan 4 days later. It only took us 2 days to move! One to pack up our apartment in Indiana and the other to unpack in Michigan. Thanks to my mom, step dad and brother we got moved out in only 4 hours! We moved in it was only Nate, my step dad and myself moving us in and that only took us 2 1/2 hours! We were moving machines! I was able to put the apartment together in a few days for the most part and then over the next few weeks I have been straightening things up and decorating little by little on my days off to make it more homey!
I also was in the interview process for a few different positions in the Imaging Department where I used to work before I moved to Indiana. On June 11th I was hired and now I work part-time with Allegiance Health as well. I have been training these last couple of weeks so I have been working a lot of hours. I am so looking forward to working the 48 hours I hired in at! I have hardly had time to do anything it feels like these days. I am however thankful I have a job and my baby is being taken care of by my awesome family (mom and step dad, MIL, husband and friends) Everyone has been so wonderful at helping us out during this transition stage.
Little miss Nataleigh is getting so big. She will be one on this Friday and we are having a party for her on Saturday evening. Can't wait for it! I will share pictures from her party later. Nataleigh is cruising so much and can stand for a long time but hasn't taken any steps on her own yet....I know in due time when she really wants to it will click and she will be off before I know it! I have truly cherished the time I am able to spend with her each and everyday! She makes my world a better place! She also has 5 teeth now. Three on top and two on the bottom...with more coming in :D She weighs 21.5lbs and I'm not sure how tall she is. She is mastering at picking up food with her fingers and she hasn't quite got the hang of using utensils yet. Her favorite food seems to be avocado! It's surprising but as soon as I put it on her tray she swoops it up and it's gone! She can say mama, dada, nana, all done, kitty and she loves to point. She doesn't always say what you want her to say but hopefully soon it will start to click. She loves to giggle and play with everything...including typing on the keyboard. She just loves to sleep on her belly and her butt sticking up in the air...it's cute! Nataleigh also has a baby Doll named Stella (thanks to my MIL who got it for her right after she was born) that she just LOVES to hug, hold and rock! You tell her to hug Stella and she does. She even gives her kisses.
We just found out yesterday that my husband passed his NCLEX that he took on Thursday..what a relief to have that behind us now. He was so sure he failed but he always reacts that way after he takes a test then when he gets the results he usually passes with flying colors! Thank you God!!! I had faith that he did well and I am so happy for him to be a RN! Job security baby!!!!
Well I think that is all for now. I feel I have caught everyone up on our new life changes. Hope everyone is well!
I'll leave you all with a few pictures of the last few months.
Where to start? Well Nate had been interviewing with Allegiance Hospital and finally got hired in on the Step-down unit!!! HOORAY for a job! We found out on the 21st of May and then we got all our ducks in a row and moved back to Michigan 4 days later. It only took us 2 days to move! One to pack up our apartment in Indiana and the other to unpack in Michigan. Thanks to my mom, step dad and brother we got moved out in only 4 hours! We moved in it was only Nate, my step dad and myself moving us in and that only took us 2 1/2 hours! We were moving machines! I was able to put the apartment together in a few days for the most part and then over the next few weeks I have been straightening things up and decorating little by little on my days off to make it more homey!
I also was in the interview process for a few different positions in the Imaging Department where I used to work before I moved to Indiana. On June 11th I was hired and now I work part-time with Allegiance Health as well. I have been training these last couple of weeks so I have been working a lot of hours. I am so looking forward to working the 48 hours I hired in at! I have hardly had time to do anything it feels like these days. I am however thankful I have a job and my baby is being taken care of by my awesome family (mom and step dad, MIL, husband and friends) Everyone has been so wonderful at helping us out during this transition stage.
Little miss Nataleigh is getting so big. She will be one on this Friday and we are having a party for her on Saturday evening. Can't wait for it! I will share pictures from her party later. Nataleigh is cruising so much and can stand for a long time but hasn't taken any steps on her own yet....I know in due time when she really wants to it will click and she will be off before I know it! I have truly cherished the time I am able to spend with her each and everyday! She makes my world a better place! She also has 5 teeth now. Three on top and two on the bottom...with more coming in :D She weighs 21.5lbs and I'm not sure how tall she is. She is mastering at picking up food with her fingers and she hasn't quite got the hang of using utensils yet. Her favorite food seems to be avocado! It's surprising but as soon as I put it on her tray she swoops it up and it's gone! She can say mama, dada, nana, all done, kitty and she loves to point. She doesn't always say what you want her to say but hopefully soon it will start to click. She loves to giggle and play with everything...including typing on the keyboard. She just loves to sleep on her belly and her butt sticking up in the air...it's cute! Nataleigh also has a baby Doll named Stella (thanks to my MIL who got it for her right after she was born) that she just LOVES to hug, hold and rock! You tell her to hug Stella and she does. She even gives her kisses.
We just found out yesterday that my husband passed his NCLEX that he took on Thursday..what a relief to have that behind us now. He was so sure he failed but he always reacts that way after he takes a test then when he gets the results he usually passes with flying colors! Thank you God!!! I had faith that he did well and I am so happy for him to be a RN! Job security baby!!!!
Well I think that is all for now. I feel I have caught everyone up on our new life changes. Hope everyone is well!
I'll leave you all with a few pictures of the last few months.
Chris & Anne at Chris's graduation from Spring Arbor University
This picture is from my brother-in-law Chris's graduation dinner. He graduated with his BA in social services.
Nataleigh just loves her kitty
Moving
Nataleigh playing in her box
More packing!
The Men
Uncle Nick & Nataleigh
Nataleigh's first time in the her pool at my MIL's house. She loved it!
Giving Grandma kisses
Memorial Day weekend we were in Frankenmuth watching the Hot Air Balloon Show.
Momma & Nataleigh...sleepy girl before our bike ride Memorial Day weekend.
Nate & I riding the tandem bike.
Family pic at the Memorial ceremony
With Grandpa & Grandma
The family in front of the Veteran's Monument Randy & Megan sold.
Nataleigh & cousin Samuel right before Grandma Cumings Tea Party
Marideth, Megan, Dorothy, Nataleigh & I at the Tea Party.
Nataleigh & I...love this picture of us!
All the ladies!
Samuel & Nataleigh playing on Grandma :D
Family Picture in Frankenmuth
Well that's all for now.....hope all is well with everyone....till next time!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
7 Things Sunday
Hello everyone! I am so excited that I am writing this on Sunday around 4 and not later :D
1. Congrats to my brother-in-law Chris for Graduation with his BSW yesterday from Spring Arbor University....we are extremely proud of you!
2. Nataleigh is now 10 months old today! She is getting sooo big!!! She cut another tooth within the last week! She looks so cute with her 2 teeth on the bottom! I will be taking her pictures this week and will do a post with them and her 9 month pictures!
3. We find out tomorrow if my husband gets a job he interviewed for last week. If he doesn't get the job he has another interview with the same hospital on Tuesday afternoon at 215. Please keep us in your prayers :D
4. This is so sad for me but we finally gave in and started Nataleigh on formula. She does really well with it. She just is not that interested in nursing anymore and want her to get the nutrients she needs. Does anyone have any similar experiences with this?
5. I am torn about what position I should apply for at the hospital where Nate might get the job. I will wait to apply for them until I know he is hired. I don't want to work full-time because I have Nataleigh and don't want to be away from her that much but at the same time it is very appealing because I want to help my husband pay off the debt as fast as we can. Nate and I have discussed it and we are hoping that if he gets the job that I would be able to go back to my old job being on-call and choosing the shifts I want to work...we think it would work out better for our family instead of having a set schedule...we still need to pray about it more.
6. I am looking forward to this summer. There are a lot of things going on with Nate's family (weddings, showers and babies oh my!) We are going on a few vacations (Ohio for Jesse's wedding and Wisconsin for Ben's wedding) we mine as well have some fun while we are there :D
7. I am going to planning Nataleigh's 1st birthday and want to come up with some ideas...does anyone have any suggestions on themes for a 1st year birthday party for a girl??? I would love any help! Can't believe she is going to be 1 in 2 more months!
Well got to go...Nataleigh is hungry.
Till next time!
1. Congrats to my brother-in-law Chris for Graduation with his BSW yesterday from Spring Arbor University....we are extremely proud of you!
2. Nataleigh is now 10 months old today! She is getting sooo big!!! She cut another tooth within the last week! She looks so cute with her 2 teeth on the bottom! I will be taking her pictures this week and will do a post with them and her 9 month pictures!
3. We find out tomorrow if my husband gets a job he interviewed for last week. If he doesn't get the job he has another interview with the same hospital on Tuesday afternoon at 215. Please keep us in your prayers :D
4. This is so sad for me but we finally gave in and started Nataleigh on formula. She does really well with it. She just is not that interested in nursing anymore and want her to get the nutrients she needs. Does anyone have any similar experiences with this?
5. I am torn about what position I should apply for at the hospital where Nate might get the job. I will wait to apply for them until I know he is hired. I don't want to work full-time because I have Nataleigh and don't want to be away from her that much but at the same time it is very appealing because I want to help my husband pay off the debt as fast as we can. Nate and I have discussed it and we are hoping that if he gets the job that I would be able to go back to my old job being on-call and choosing the shifts I want to work...we think it would work out better for our family instead of having a set schedule...we still need to pray about it more.
6. I am looking forward to this summer. There are a lot of things going on with Nate's family (weddings, showers and babies oh my!) We are going on a few vacations (Ohio for Jesse's wedding and Wisconsin for Ben's wedding) we mine as well have some fun while we are there :D
7. I am going to planning Nataleigh's 1st birthday and want to come up with some ideas...does anyone have any suggestions on themes for a 1st year birthday party for a girl??? I would love any help! Can't believe she is going to be 1 in 2 more months!
Well got to go...Nataleigh is hungry.
Till next time!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
7 Things Sunday
With only 40 minutes left on Sunday, here are my 7 things!
1. Today is my FIRST Mother's Day!!!! It was a good day overall and I felt very loved and appreciated by my husband and of course by Nataleigh!
2. My Mother's Day gift was a can opener (electric!!! woot woot!) I kept complaining to Nate that my new can opener that we just got a month or two ago doesn't work right and he took a hint! Thanks Nate for listening to me! (p.s. Men actually DO listen to their wives!!!)
3. Here are the cards I sent to my sister-in-laws that are expecting.
Sent this card to Megan.
Sent this card to Anne.
4. We went to Olive Garden for Dinner ***MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT!!!*** We had the soup, salad and bread sticks. (my favorite meal is the chicken parm though :D)
5. Nataleigh's second tooth poked through today....hopefully she will start sleeping better at night.
6. Here is a picture of when Nataleigh was born:
Here is a picture of us from today:
7. Here is my family picture from today when we were out at Olive Garden.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mothers-to-be out there!
Till next time!
1. Today is my FIRST Mother's Day!!!! It was a good day overall and I felt very loved and appreciated by my husband and of course by Nataleigh!
2. My Mother's Day gift was a can opener (electric!!! woot woot!) I kept complaining to Nate that my new can opener that we just got a month or two ago doesn't work right and he took a hint! Thanks Nate for listening to me! (p.s. Men actually DO listen to their wives!!!)
3. Here are the cards I sent to my sister-in-laws that are expecting.
4. We went to Olive Garden for Dinner ***MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT!!!*** We had the soup, salad and bread sticks. (my favorite meal is the chicken parm though :D)
5. Nataleigh's second tooth poked through today....hopefully she will start sleeping better at night.
6. Here is a picture of when Nataleigh was born:
Here is a picture of us from today:
7. Here is my family picture from today when we were out at Olive Garden.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mothers-to-be out there!
Till next time!
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