29 Weeks

How far along? 29 weeks {1/27/12}
Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds
Have you started to show yet: YES!!
Gender: BOY, Montgomery Gene
Labor Signs: No
Maternity clothes? Jeans and leggins
Stretch marks? A few on my sides
Sleep: off & on
Best moment this week: Maternity Photos {Part 1}and Ice Fishing with Montgomery’s Daddy!
Miss Anything? Energy, and being able to quickly put socks on.
Movement: Monty moves and kicks all the time!
Food cravings: Chocolate Milk, Sunkist Orange Soda, & Chocolate
Anything making you queasy or sick: Millie’s pee and dirty diapers
Symptoms: Heartburn, dry heaving, chapped lips, & acne on neck, shoulders and face
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY
Looking forward to: Still trying to finding a House or Apartment

Ice Ice Baby

So Thursday, January 26th, I decided the ice on hackert lake was finally think enough for this pregnant mama. We had a decent day Ice Fishing.

After ice fishing, CWM3 and I met Floyd for dinner at Ponderosa,

then CWM3 & I went to see contraband.

It was a great Thursday!!!

Maternity Photo {Part 1}

Here are my maternity photo's:

{Taken 1/24/12}

Adult Mac & Cheese

ADULT MAC & CHEESE

{I wish I had a photo, but everyone ate it so fast, never got one... LOL}

1st pan:
BOIL 1 box noodles in H2o : I used mini shells
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2nd pan:
½ white onion chopped up
Lemon juice from whole lemon
Lime juice from whole lime
1 large can of chicken
1 can of mushrooms
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Add to 2nd pan:
1 can of cream of chicken soup
½ can of Milk
1 cup of Mayo
1 cup of sour cream
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Drian 1st pan: noodles
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 different cheeses: I used swiss and chedder
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Layer Noodles, Mixture, Cheese, Noodles, Mixture then TOP with cheese
Put lid on and bake for 20 minutes

28 weeks: 3rd Trimester

How far along? 28 weeks {1/19/12}
Total weight gain/loss: up 5 pounds since last dr. appt. So TOTAL 15 pounds
Have you started to show yet: YES!!
Gender: BOY, Montgomery Gene
Labor Signs: No
Maternity clothes? I have a couple shirts, plus Jeans
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: good lately
Best moment this week: Spending time with CWM3
Miss Anything? Energy
Movement: he is CRAZY at night!!!
Food cravings: Chocolate Milk
Anything making you queasy or sick: empty stomach and early mornings, and getting out of the shower
Symptoms: Heartburn, and dry heaving
Happy or Moody most of the time: HAPPY
Looking forward to: Finding a House or Apartment to live in

Aaron & Samantha's Wedding

My little cousin Aaron got Married to Sam on Friday, January 13th. The wedding was at 7pm at Wellspring Church. It had snowed for the fist time all year the night before, so they had a beautiful snow wedding. Sam wore her grandmothers dress!!! She looked amazing. They had an appetizer reception after the wedding at the church, they had cheese dips, vegetables, crackers and cheese, cake and punch. They cut the cake, had the first dance, and the father/daughter dance and then I danced with my dad. also the mother/son dance. It was a fun wedding and I wish Aaron and Sam; Best Wishes as they start there NEW LIFE together in Christ!

{TOP photo:via:B Modern Designs, Hudsonville, MI}

{Bottom photo:via sister: Gina}

up-dated NURSERY

So I finally found my fabric that we want for the Nursery :)

Michael Miller Aqua Camo Fabric

IKEA EXPEDIT Shelving unit

IKEA TROFAST Frame {for toy bins}

IKEA GULLIVER Crib

Two walls orange and Two walls camo

{CWM3 is so excited to paint the CAMO}

Here was the 1st rough draft of his nursery

Ludington State Park

Wednesday January 11th, 2012 was 54°
CWM3 and I headed out to enjoy the Beauty of Ludington State Park
The Sun was shining.
We got no squirrels, or fish.

Then we went to register at Wal-Mart

The Lady gave CWM3 the scanning GUN!!!
And he scanned away!!!!

We finally found the car seat and stroller that we want; it only took 27 weeks :)

27 Weeks

How far along? 27 weeks {1/11/12}
Total weight gain/loss: up 10 pounds
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: No
Maternity clothes? Jeans and leggings and belly bands
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: off and on.
Best moment this week: spending time with Montgomery’s Daddy at Ludington State Park and Registering at Wal-Mart
Miss Anything? Energy
Movement: all the time.
Food cravings: Sunkist Orange Soda AND Chocolate Milk
Anything making you queasy or sick: a lot of stuff. Still puking in the am every couple days
Symptoms: Heartburn
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: A great weekend: Aaron’s Wedding and a weekend in Ludington :)

{ONE YEAR}

Isn't it amazing how ONE YEAR makes a world of difference!!!

I have been Dirk and Millie's Nanny for One Year, and one have a few weeks left!

Here's the difference one year makes:

Dirk graduated Preschool and is now loving Kindergarten everyday!!

Dirk is a big kid and loves showers more than Baths!

He learned how to ride without training wheels :)

He can write his whole Alphabet {upper & lower}, and is reading.

He is a super boy, I love our conversations!!

I love his hugs, and he hugs Montgomery.

He is a cuddlier, and the most thoughtful boy I know.

Dirk loves oranges and popsicles

He loves Juice and not a big fan of H2O

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Millie went from a highchair, to booster seat, to chair

Millie grew hair :)

She learned to talk, and become a DRAMA Queen

She loves to sing {more like humm} Her Favorite is EIEIO

She loves cowboy boots

She can pick up her own toys

Millie loves her BABY {and she has like 20 of them}

He favorite word is "DUKA" which in English is MILK CUP

I have had a great year with Dirk and Millie, I will miss seeing them everyday, but ready to be there AUNTIE again :) With Special Visits and Spoiling them with Gifts!!! I'm kind of teary as I write this, I love these kids, like there my own :) They are great kids!!!

WOW!!! one year, where did time go???

Jan 8~9

I had Sunday, January 8Th off of Work, so I headed to Cadillac to meet Paislee, the daughter of my friends Ryan and Brandi. Paislee was born on Christmas Eve. Paislee is so tiny, born at 7 lbs, 5 oz. she is smaller than Millie's baby dolls. It was fun to hold her and watch her sleep. Makes me kind of nervous awaiting the arrival of Montgomery. The hospital actually lets you take this little thing out of the hospital. They don't come with instructions. Oh dear!!! I know I'm worried for no reason, but she is so tiny and beautiful

Then I headed to LRCR, CWM3 and I had hotel reservations. We had a beautiful 1st floor, courtyard room, I love having a door to the courtyard, a little nicer in the summer, but Sunday was a beautiful sunny day! It was so nice to let loose and relax. We went swimming, went to China Buffet for Dinner, played a little, and relaxed in our room. We had to do an early morning Breakfast at the Willows, because I had to leave by 93oAM to be on time for work. It was a peaceful day, spent with people I love and care for.

26 Weeks

How far along? 26 weeks {1/6/12}
Total weight gain/loss: up 10 pounds
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: No
Maternity clothes? I wore a cute maternity shirt that said “baby makes the belly go round” and got a lot of compliments, other thatn maternity jeans and belly bands I wear my normal clothes, there a little tight in the belly area, but they still work.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: really good lately.
Best moment this week: all new shows on TV
Miss Anything? Energy
Movement: Yes! He is a kicker & mover
Food cravings: Sunkist Orange Soda and McDonalds
Anything making you queasy or sick: when I roll over suddenly in the morning I still dry heave, I have to keep H2O close by.

Symptoms: Heartburn
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Visiting a friends new baby girl and having a good weekend!!

99 days left...

It is hard to believe that I only have 99 days left of this pregnancy, it has gone so fast. I still feel like it was yesterday that I read a positive test.

Did you know that a full pregnancy is 280 days and I found out on day 36, which meant when I found out I had 244 days left and now I'm down to 99 :)

On Sept 6Th I entered my 2ND trimester, and thought my morning sickness would get better, but boy was I wrong :( It got worse.
November 22ND, We found out we were having a boy and decided to name him Montgomery Gene Miller. Gene is after my dad, who passed away in 1986.

My 24Th Week I celebrated Christmas and Montgomery got spoiled, and my 25Th week I rang in the new year!!!

As I get ready to enter my 26Th week, tomorrow, and my 3rd and last trimester on January 19Th. I have a lot of big events on my calendar, My little cousin is getting married on January 13Th, My last day of work is the 27Th, and moving on February 1st.

Time has gone by fast, and I hope that the next 99 days go smooth and fast. I can't wait to hold Montgomery in my arms and kiss his sweet cheeks.