Goldie 18 Months

Weight: 22lbs 5oz. 46%
Height: 32.3 in. 68%
Head: 47.3 cm. 77%

Clothes: Size 4 diapers, 18-24/2T tops, 12-18/18-24 bottoms

Hair: Getting lighter, longer, and curlier by the day! We have a couple hairdos we do... pigtails, pigtail buns, half up top knot, ponytail, and on lazy days we wear it curly with a bow. So fun to do, and she loves getting her hair done.

Teeth: Got her molars.... making a grand total of 12 teeth! Six on top, six on bottom! We love her new cheesy grin!

New: Tried nursery for the first time last sunday, and she did awesome! She went right in and didn't look back. Every time I peeked in she was right in the mix just loving it!

I am amazed at how smart she is! Goldie catches on to things so quickly. If you ask her to say something she will try her hardest to copy you, but she mostly just speaks in her own little language with a few little words here and there. I am beginning to speak fluent toddler- which should totally count as bilingual haha! We try to say the alphabet at least once a day, and she will repeat the letters (it is so funny), then the other day we were counting and I was shocked when she knew what number came after one... "twooo" I was dying! I guess when I need her to listen I will count... so it's paying off in some sort of way :) She loves to read books, and sing when I rock-a-bye her, she tries to sing louder than me. Has an adventurous spirit and loves to swing and slide, go on rides, she is usually willing to try anything new. Something I need to learn! She is the perfect mix between girly and a tom-boy. She can dribble a soccer ball, and play catch and actually catch the ball most the time! Then she LOVES getting new clothes, and is constantly asking for "me" chapstick and lipgloss.

For my own records... I know this is probably only for the future me... but I have to remember somehow!

Words/Phrases:

Gidi (Goldie)
Mama
Dada
Papa
Nana
Aubee (AuBrey)
Talee (KarLei)
Ja-on (Jaxon)
Kaya (Kayla)
bebe (baby)
Ninnie (minnie)
Jezus (Jesus)

lello (yellow)


shoos (Shoes)
o's (toes)
nos (nose)
eyes
eeas (ears)
ha (hair)
nees (knee)
owee
Pedee (Pretty)
and (hand)

Ni (nice)
Hapee (happy)

hello
hi
bye-bye
ni-ni (night night)

E (eat)
Ma (more)
meez (please)
A-ya (all done!)
uh-oh
up
Beerees (berries)
cerkers (crackers)
fa fries (french fries)
ip (dip)
noonools (noodles)
eeez (cheese)
Ha (hot)

tooter (scooter)
Ca (car)
Cacter (tractor)
Ba-baball (basketball)
Boo (book)
Boon (baloon)
Tandal (candal)
pee pees
poo
ba (ball)
babas (bubbles)
Go!
tchee (tree)
Ca (car)
ing (swing)

Ba bebe (boom baby!)
Ahme! (amen)
Iloveoo (I love you)
oo da beest (you're the best)
Dats told! (that's cold)
Hep me (help me)

Other phrases she just puts together using her words... which she'll probably say a new one today! She is so chatty! I love how adventurous, sweet, independent, and loving she is. She loves kids, and making new friends, and waving at strangers.

This little lady has no fear! She loves to try new things.

24 Weeks: Baby #2

I had my glucose test today... and I didn't pass out! I would say that's a win. The doctor said everything looks good, and that he would be surprised if I had diabetes... so fingers crossed!!

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Just feeling large and in charge! It is getting hard to bend over, I get winded from walking up the stairs, and back aches. Every night I am like wow, what workout did I do today... just chase goldie around... but it feels like I ran a 10k then hit the weights at the gym! Haha! I don't sleep soundly anymore, due to comfort issues and bladder issues ;) I have started to feel less nauseous and haven't thrown up in a week! So progress is being made!

Weight Gain:  About 15 lbs.

Blood Pressure: 107/69

Cravings: Who sells cheese fries, and has fry sauce!?? Because I need them! They sound so amazing all the time. Also my usual cravings of like chocolate, ice cream, chocolate cake.... literally the list is a mile long. Which is probably why I've gained 15 lbs already. But hey, baby made me do it :)

Queasy: Dishes, the thought of cooking meat, cold food that should be hot.

Movement: Baby girls' movements are starting to get bigger and bigger! It's so much fun! She seems to be a mover just like Goldie was... so I may have my hands full, but let's get real, I will either way right?

Goldie is still a little clueless as to the fact she is going to have a sister in like 3 months, but she does lift up my shirt and say "bebe" and kiss my belly. However, she now lifts her shirt up for me to kiss her "bebe". So obviously confused haha. I think having two babies is going to be a little crazy, but I am so excited for it. I can't wait to see Goldie become a big sister, because I think she will be the best. I am still shocked as to how mothers' hearts don't explode! Right when you think your heart is full, you squeeze in room for another sweetie, to have all your love.

Bumpdate: 22 Weeks

We had our big ultrasound a couple weeks ago, everything looked good! Baby girl was measuring a little behind, but she had all her major organs, that were basically fully developed. It is truly the most amazing thing in the world! The whole ultrasound she was bent completely in half, with her little hands by her face. So tiny and cute. Goldie is still pretty oblivious that there is a real baby in my belly, but she loves lifting up my shirt and giving "bebe' loves and kisses. However, now she lifts up her shirt asking me to give her baby kisses... so I think she's a little confused. How do you even begin to explain to a one-year-old that there's a baby in your belly..??

Pregnancy Symptoms: Besides the obvious growing belly, I still get nauseous and throw up every now and again. By  the end of the day I am sore and exhausted! And its not because I work out, it is literally from just doing day to day chores and playing with Goldie. I feel healthier this pregnancy just because I chase Goldie around all day, and anyone who has a toddler knows that they take a lot of energy :) Being pregnant with a toddler is so much better in my opinion because even when I feel terrible Goldie makes me get up and play, plus you aren't counting down the weeks, they sort of fly by... and I want them to slow down so Goldie can stay my baby for a little longer. I know when baby sister comes she will grow up even more. 

Weight Gain: At my 20 week appointment I gained 10 lbs. 

Cravings: Slurpees have sounded amazing lately. Ice cream, french fries WITH fry sauce, and cheese fries, even better. Literally hungry all the time, and everything sounds good. 

Queasy: Smells still, dishes... ew, I have thrown up in the garbage can too many times to count. Also cooking and meats makes me gag. 

Maternity Clothes: I found so maternity pants that I LOVE!! I got them from H & M and they actually fit tight everywhere... my waist, and bum, legs! I am loving them, so I wear them like everyday. That and usually an oversized t-shirt that aren't technically maternity wear but just semi-flattering haha.

Movement: The movements are just getting bigger and bigger! I love feeling her tumble and kick! It is hands down the best thing about pregnancy. I usually only feel the movements at night because I have no time during the day to sit it seems! Every now and again I will feel a couple jabs though. 

I told myself I would be better at taking pictures this pregnancy and so far, I am no better! I need to be though!

Scott's 26

Scott turned 26 last Wednesday! He had that day off because the company he works for gives their employees their birthdays off as a paid holiday :) Score! We spent the day at the Zoo! We had been wanting to take Goldie forever and we finally went, it was CRAZY busy. It was also spring break for like all of Utah so it was a little nuts. My mom ended up buying a pass so we will get to go a lot more. After the zoo we went to a long awaited trip to the Apple store... Scott has been wanting an Apple watch since they came out, so his birthday was the perfect day!! He was soooo excited, and he absolutely LOVES the watch!

I had a big surprise for him that night, one that I tried really hard to keep a secret. I had planned for his friends to meet at Leatherby's for a little surprise dinner. I told scott I was craving a good ice cream sunday ;) and really wanted to go to leatherby's (perks of pregnancy). When we walked in and he saw his friends he thought that they were on a group date and didn't invite us haha. He was like "You guys like Leatherby's too!?" We all explained that they were here for him! It was so funny.

I am so grateful to have Scott in my life. Right when we met, we clicked, and saw each other everyday after that. We really are meant to be ;) Scott has the best personality and is so friendly and outgoing... guys he's just the best! Happy Birthday Scotty!!

Just signing "bird"

Literally in awe the whole time haha

Easter

Technically it was Goldie's second Easter, but the first one where she could actually participate in all the fun! I did a trail of eggs leading to Goldie's Easter basket, where she found some new sandals, a book about being a big sis, Despicable Me, a sippy, a puzzle, bracelets, and animal crackers! She was pretty excited about the puzzle because it had farm animals... which she knows the sounds to most, so she was saying "bawk! bawk!" in no time. Later that day we went to my Aunt's house for dinner and an egg hunt. Goldie was doing so good at the hunt! She ran and picked up eggs and put them in her basket. It was like she'd done it before! She then got distracted and wanted to jump on the trampoline, swing, and just play outside. She loves being outside... so this weather needs to warm up! Besides the point... but come on! Holidays with kids will never get old, crazy to think next Easter I will get to buy dresses for two pretty girls... probably matching dresses. :)

Easter is one of my favorite holidays. I love any holiday that is centered around the Savior because it really brings such a happy spirit with it. Also why I love Christmas. It gives me the little reminder to see the bigger picture, and realize why I am here, and how much I have to be thankful for. Goldie now recognizes the Savior and will point to pictures and say "jeezus" when she sees him, and loves watching videos of Christ. It's amazing to me that at that young she knows the Savior, and recognizes him, and she's probably closer to him than I even know. I think it is so important for her to know she is a daughter of God at a young age. I hope she always remembers that. I am so grateful for my Savior, His atonement, and His house allowing me to be sealed to my family forever. To me there is nothing more important.

A little groggy after we woke her up, but contrary to her face, she was sooo excited!

Goldie's little cousin Lila... They are both the loviest babies, so goldie was in heaven when Lila would let her kiss her. Sometimes Lila would kiss her back!

The dimple and the teeth. 

Always on the go exploring. It makes for some tiring days, but I wouldn't change this busy girls' personality for anything.

My baby cousin Crew. Goldie was obsessed with him. Wouldn't let go of him, and when he'd try to leave, she'd hold on to his shirt. haha! Crew finally gave in and gave her a love back :) 

18 weeks: baby #2

Wow. Almost half way! It is crazy how much faster pregnancy goes having a baby/toddler to keep me busy. On the flip side, I do feel like I am further along when I look in the mirror and see a visibly pregnant belly. Like am I the only one who feels like they popped way sooner than I did with Goldie. I don't know if this baby girl is a little on the chubby side but man... I'm already bumpin'!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still going through some morning sickness. Blah. Trying my hardest to not throw up but am failing miserably. I don't know what it is but I get really sick it seems with pregnancy. I am already in the wake up in the middle of the night to pee stage. :) yay! haha. I've had problems with my SI joint from an old soccer injury, and it always flares up when I'm pregnant. Other than that I'm doing great! I feel like I'm starting to have more energy, but then 4 comes around and I need a nap!

Weight Gain: 8 lbs. I am good at packing on the pounds... what can I say!?

Cravings: Still spicy chicken sandwiches- chick-fa-la, or McDonalds will do! Then also this protein shake I make thats bomb!!

Queasy: Smells still.

Maternity Clothes: my pants still fit but my high waisted ones I have to do the rubber band trick... which is not comfortable... and I'm all about comfort! So maternity jeans and yoga pants! Maternity pants are like all too big in the waist. It's like I need a smaller size but they don't make a smaller size so... yeah.

Movement: Yes!!! I have felt the little butterfly movements and some big movements that have made me like freak out! Like a tiny elbow or knee poking me!

We love you baby girl!!! Your big sis is sooooo excited to meet you, she gives you loves and kisses all day!

Baby #2 is a...

GIRL!! We are having another girl!! I must say I was a little surprised, I thought we were having a boy (again- I felt this way with Goldie too), but I am so excited to have two sisters close together. They will be 20 months apart, so it will be so fun! Scott guessed right again! He said he always thought he would be a girl dad, and I thought I would be a boy mom... but apparently I'm a girl mom! And I am loving it :) Goldie has been so fun, so if this girl is anything like Goldie I say give me all the girls! Hopefully they like soccer, because I don't know anything about dance ;)

I found out at 15 weeks, so a little early because we can't wait! We went to fetal fotos at south towne mall and it was actually pretty legit. The guy that did the ultra sound was great and Scott actually could point out it was a girl! We got to see the little one sucking her thumb, looking at us, and kicking her little legs. I swear there is nothing like seeing your baby. It truly is a miracle to watch them grown inside and outside the womb. Motherhood is magical. But she is healthy and measuring great!

I hope Scott is ready for all the estrogen coming for him... especially in the teenage years ;) We are so excited for this new addition! Now I need to think up some girl names...