18 week check-up

Ryan and I went in to Dr. Froeschke's office today to have the sonogram done and get a monthly checkup. We waited for a few minutes for the sono nurse to come and get us. When we walked into her room, she asked me to pull down my pants and underwear. Without hesitation, I pulled my pants and underwear off and set them in her chair. I then went to grab the large pink blanket to cover myself as she turned around. She looked shocked and embarrassed and quickly turned her head back around. She said to me "No! You just have to pull them down a tad so I can get to your lower abdomen". I did think it was a little odd... but wasn't going to be shy. I just said "Oh. Oops." and put my clothes back on. I am sure he has seen many women's booties. Why not add mine to the collection? Oops!

The sono went fine. There is a small calcium deposit in her heart that appears on 10-20% of sonograms (it showed up as a bright spot). My doctor said they usually just float around and then go away on their own. Just to be sure we are going to have another sonogram done at 28 weeks. I have my triple screen done next week, just to make sure all of my hormones are in order. Though, I don't doubt they are with all the 24/7 morning sickness. At first, I refused this test because I know we will love this baby no matter what. But, it always helps to be prepared and this test doesn't raise any risks.

The nurse told us its a girl. ITS A GIRL. Maybe Taylor Rose (though Rose could change). Wow! It still hasn't set in completely. Ryan, my dad, and my brother were all right. Ryan says its karma getting him back. I am excited because I can now start decorating the baby room. I love decorating and have been anticipating this moment for a while.

Christian is a pro skateboarder!

Christian and one of my brothers, Mark, decided to skateboard down the driveway of the vacant house down the road. Christian thinks Mark is just sooo super duper cool when he skateboards and he mimics his every move. Christian really has such awesome coordination and has been doing this since he was only 2 years old, though he learned how to ride a skateboard when he was 1. I have only recorded him a few times and here are 4 of the more recent videos.

(I need to remember to bring my camera with me more often! I have already missed the opportunity to record Christian doing flips in the pool. And it is just too cute! Dang it. Its a mom's job to brag and I am slacking here!)

Mark was trying to teach Christian how to steer, but I think he is too light to control the board. He is still just a tiny squirt. But, what an adorable little cutie pie!

Here Christian is still veering to right on this hill. He never does that on our driveway, so I think this one may be tilted a bit.

Christian makes it to street and feels so awesome about it!

What a pro!

September highlights...

CK and Ryan playing superman. CK always wins!

We took Christian to see our friend, Will Anderson, ride bulls at the North Texas State Fair. As a spur of the moment thing, we put Christian in the calf round-up. He was about 3 feet shorter than every other kid out there. When he fell in the dirt, it was like a movie in slow motion, all the big kids had to jump over him as he was scrambling to get up. He took off again, though, and ran with the rest of the group - never had a clue that he was supposed to catch the calf.

Christian is running to catch up with the other kids before the calf round-up begins.

Here he is running around without a clue of what is going on.

Will is getting ready to ride.

Will riding the bull.

Christian's crush, Shelby. He says "I want to kiss her a lot". ha ha ha! She is Will's girlfriend.


We went to my dad's farm for Labor Day weekend. We had a lot of fun out there, as we always do! There were so many people out there! 3 out of my 4 siblings brought a friend or girlfriend, my aunt, uncle, and 3 cousins were out there, along with my other uncle, my cousin, and his girlfriend. We all seemed to love the crowd and everything worked out smoothly.

Nikki was put to work!

Shane and CK taking a nap.

Caitlin and I were about to ride up and get gas.

CK (sportin' his undies) and his cousins.

Christian's 3rd birthday party

I can't believe I haven't added the pics from Christian's third birthday party yet. Well, here they are. He had so much fun! I think the grown-ups had the most fun, though. We made a dino tar pit out of cornstarch and water (I originally planned on making it brown, but couldn't figure out a way to do that w/o staining everyone's clothes). That is some crazy stuff! If you put a ball of it in your hand and squeeze, it crumbles. But if you relax your hand, it turns to liquid and melts. AMAZ-ZA-ZING!!

Here is our dino tar pit and the sand box (which was for a cleaner dino dig)

Katy and Aidyn checking out the sand.

Kelli and I had a goo war! I totally won!

The sweet birthday boy!

All the kiddos loved the slip n slide.

Christian and his Akki.

Ryan, "Matty", and "Penny" (with Pops chugging his beer behind her - great pic Dad!).


Syd loved the goo!

The guys being as manly as they can at a 3 year old's party.

Amber and little tiny baby Jack (Jackson Ryan Main).

Belly pic

I have decided to add a 4 month belly pic. I am really not into the whole pregnant belly thing, but since I never took any with Christian I thought I would do it this time around...

Here are a few 11 week pics:

Baby and Baseball

I am coming up on my 17 week mark. In just one quick week, we finally get find out if its a boy or a girl. We are super excited to know! I just don't know how people can wait just to be surprised. I am not that patient!
We are both hoping for a boy, but will be happy with a healthy baby either way. It would just be easier since I already have all of the boy stuff. I saved a lot of Christian's baby clothes and all of his gadgets. I can't believe how much crap babies "need"!! I really think I did use all of it, too.
I don't remember having morning sickness this long with Christian. I did have it REALLY bad, but I think it went away around 14 weeks. I threw up again just this morning and still feel nauseous. I took medication for the first 13 weeks of this pregnancy to help with the vomiting. It was too difficult to work a full day and then go home to cook dinner, play with Christian, do laundry, and keep the house clean - all while taking a break every 30 minutes to make a run for the bathroom. Ryan has been a HUGE help with everything, but some things I would rather do myself. I become even more particular when pregnant... hard to believe!
If we have a girl, we are thinking of either Taylor Rose/Ann (Rose is a dual family name, but Ann just sounds great!) or Isla Rose (Isla is like island, the 's' is silent). I am leaning towards Taylor. If its a boy, Ryan really likes the name Dash Keegan. I like Ralley, but don't know about a middle name.
This little one has a lot to live up to! Christian is such a cool and mellow kid with lots of talents. I hope this one is equally entertaining and well behaved.

And a quick note about that sweet Christian... we signed him up for baseball! Its really t-ball, but Christian calls it baseball. The team name is the Rock Hounds. He has a game every Saturday. We went to the parents meeting this past Saturday. CK is by far the smallest kid on the team! Little muchkin. The cut-off birthday is September 1, and since Christian's birthday is on August 10 he might also be the one of the youngest. But that kid sure can hit a fast ball, curve ball, or any other kind of ball you throw his way! He's a natural. I will post pics of his cute little miniature uniform once we get everything.