Big Brother!!!!

We are so excited to announce that Jude is going to be a BIG BROTHER!! 

I am 12 weeks, 3 days preggo with lil "peanut" and anxiously waiting to find out if Jude is going to have a baby Brother or Sister. Although this lil one was quite the surprise (they will be just UNDER 13 months apart, Irish twins?!?) we couldn't be more excited to expand our family! 

(I felt the need to put this on here because this time around everyone's first question is "were you trying" or "are you crazy" or "wow, you're gonna have your hands full" or "it's going to be so hard". With Jude we never got these types of statements, it kinda hurts my feelings. So yes, we always talked about expanding our family. We want 4 or 5 kiddos. We were not trying to get pregnant, but we weren't trying NOT to. Our belief is that God will provide us with beautiful babies to care for and raise and we will gladly and thankfully welcome them when he decides.) 

Weeks Pregnant: 12 weeks, 3 days
Weight: 176 (still have baby weight left over from Jude that just wants to stay)Total Weight Gain: none so far
Waist: Bust: Butt/Hips: Average number of times up to pee per night: only a few
Size of the baby bean: 2.4 inches (size of a peach)Weight: 0.49 oz (teeny tiny lil peanut)What baby has been up to:  Lil peanut has changed since our 8 week ultrasound. At first the baby looked like a peanut (hence the nickname) and now he/she is starting to look more like a lil baby. Peanut's heart rate was at a speedy 168 and during the ultrasound we got to see the little arms, legs, fingers, toes, heart, brain, and even a glimpse of a lil tail numb (that should be gone by the end of the week).
Other pregnancy related stuff
Emotional: I find myself comparing this pregnancy to my first &although I have been WAY more nauseous, I'm not nearly as emotional. Sure, I cry easier during commercials  but ever since having Jude my hormones haven't been the same. It's like giving birth just turned up the volume. I cry easier and laugh harder. 
Physical: Just these past few days I've started to feel a little better. I was SOOOO sooo SOO sick the past 6 weeks. WAY more sick than I was with Jude. I've completely lost my appetite & all I really want to do is nap. I'm more tired this time around, but it could have something to do with the fact that I'm caring for a baby this time around. When I was pregnant with Jude I would nap when I got home from work (sometimes until dinner time) and I would sleep in super late on my days off. This time around I find myself going to bed at 8:30 or 9 each night, I tuck Jude into bed & then I tuck myself in. I'm up early with Jude and don't have time for a nap after work so early bedtime it is. 
What I want to devour: Hmm... not much. My appetite is very small. I find very few food items appealing. Nothing really "sounds good" to me. I've been mostly eating cereal and carbs. I'm a carbaterian. 
What makes me gag: Changing poopy diapers, stinky feet, seafood, sausage (which is weird because I craved that with Jude), and bed time. I get super nauseous around bed time. 
Activity: Hmm... does carrying around an almost 20 pound baby count? 

Gender: I'm thinking girl. I've thought girl since the beginning. I have to admit I was a little caught off guard when at our 12 week ultrasound the tech said "its too early to tell because at this stage everything is all swollen.... but that looks like a boy to me!" Would it make me a bad person if I said I was a little bummed? I would LOVE to have another son. I love being a momma to a little boy. It's honestly the best, but my selfish side is hoping for a girl this time around. Everyone always comments how Jude is Jeff's mini-me and I can't help it if I feel a little jealous. I want a mini-me & a little girl to dress up in all those cute little clothes that take up 90% of the children's clothing section. 
Names: Ugh.... this is a hard one. With Jude it was so simple. We both loved the name right away and didn't even consider looking at other names. We also had a girl name picked out and both loved it. Now that I'm pregnant again I am sort of second guessing the girl name we agreed on. I'm worried it's too "different" plus I don't like the possible nickname people would come up with for that name. I have several girl names I love, but Jeff hates. And there are several Jeff loves... but I HATE. So here we are, stumped. I want something beautiful, but unique. But not tooo unique or weird. I want it to be a pretty name and easy to pronounce. Working at an all girl school has made it even harder because a certain student can just "ruin" a name for me. It's a pretty name but a nice so nice person and I don't want to name my daughter after that. 
As for a boy name, we have 3 that we both LOVE, one is my absolute favorite and I'm pretty sure that will be peanut's name if peanut is in fact a boy. Stay tuned....
Belly Pic:

The first time I saw this baby on the ultrasound I thought he/she looked like a peanut. Hence the nickname "peanut" 8 weeks old little bebe

Little Peanut at 8 weeks. That's the heartbeat

Jude's profile on the top & peanut's on the bottom

Peanut at 12 weeks heartbeat

4 Months Old

HAPPY 4 MONTHS SWEET JUDE

My new trick, I love to lift my legs up HIGH into the air

Our little bug is growing up WAY too fast. I've been trying to figure out a way to make it stop, but it just seems inevitable. 4 months has been a blast so far, its such a change from the past 3 months. It seems like just over night Jude has changed so much. He's now a whopping 14 pounds 9 ounces, and 26 & 3/4 inches tall. He's in the 50% for weight, but in the 90% for height. Our pediatrician is guessing Jude will be anywhere between 6'2 and 6'4!!!

This month Jude has been super vocal. He's always cooing and squealing. He even sings along to music in the car saying "ooooh, ooooh". He cracks me up because when he is laying on his play mat he lets out this adorable squeal that almost sounds like a little kitten.

He loves to look at his reflection in the mirror or reverse camera on my iPhone. He will giggle and laugh at the cute baby. It's so adorable.

He has started grinding his gums together & is a drool monster. He is constantly gnawing on his hands or mine, I'm pretty sure he's in the beginning stages of getting some little teeth. Anything & EVERYTHING goes in the mouth these days. Jude is even trying with all his might to get his toes into his mouth.

Jude LOVES his Daddy!!! When Jeff walks in the door after work Jude will often greet him with a squeal and a giggle. I love watching their relationship continue to grow. It makes me melt into a pile of mush. When Jeff has a week day off of work he keeps Jude at home with him so they can have some Daddy & Jude time.

Our little nugget is SO strong and athletically built. If placed on his tummy, he will pop up onto his arms and elbows and look around the room. When given the opportunity, Jude would rather stand on your lap then be held like a baby. He still loves to be snuggled, but he now prefers to look around and take in all the action.

We've tried letting him start to learn how to sit up and he will place one hand in front of himself for balance, my Baby Center email's say that's called the "Tripod sit" haha.

Big boy!

Enjoying some outside sunshine

Daddy teaching me how to play guitar

Jude still loves himself some Zac Brown Band, in fact, if he gets fussy... all we have to do is put on a song by the Zac Brown Band and he instantly calms down. A few of the songs he even tries to sing along and will say "oooh ooooh" at the appropriate parts in the song.

Jude has tried green beans, peas, carrots, bananas, and sweet potatoes this month. Green beans were an instant favorite, followed by sweet potatoes & peas are definitely not. We even gave Jude a taste of a lemon slice the other day and he LOVED it. I'm told that his daddy was the same way as a kid & would eat lemons ALL the time. But Jeff can't stand anything sour anymore, even sour candy. I wonder if Jude will be like him in that regard.

Overall 4 months has to be my favorite so far, even those I miss those newborn snuggles, I am loving all the smiles and coos I get from Jude every day. He is such a happy baby & we are truly blessed.

3 months old... ALREADY!?!?

I can't believe our sweet baby boy is already 3 months old!!

Jude loves to be snuggled, he doesn't like to be bounced or shook, just held close and tight

He is a big fan of his binkie

He doesn't mind having his diaper changed

He thinks kicking during bath time is hilarious

He makes a fist and pinches his own hands when he gets mad

smiles all the time... he's such a happy boy

started laughing

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Jude's laugh

He loves spending time being loved on and spoiled by his grandparents

Loves slow dancing to country music in Mimi's kitchen... it always puts him to sleep

 He is especially well behaved in public and loves to people watch!

Jude thinks Uncle Matty is pretty neat

He loves it when "Auntie" Leah comes to visit from Flagstaff

Jude always draws attention wherever we go, the ladies at the nail salon can't get enough of him and always want to kiss his toes.

 Jude is super strong, especially his legs! We are guessing he will be a great kicker, swimmer, runner, or even drummer one day. He always tries to climb up my chest. It cracks us up.

 If Jude is in a fussy mood, simply taking him outside can put him into a good mood. He LOVES to be outdoors... even in the hot Arizona summers. 

Country Music Videos and Baby Einstein Videos keep him calm and entertained for at least 15 minutes.

 He's super excited his "Auntie" Crystal moved back from Colorado. 

 Jude already has a BFF, Arkham. We get to see him at least once a week and I can't wait to see these boys grow up together. 

 He snores, just like daddy

 He makes the funniest faces when the reverse camera is turned on and he can see himself. 

 He has started nawing on his own hands or mommas and has a ton of drool... I think he might be in the early stages of teething

 He especially loves it when Mommy & "Auntie" Libbie dress him & Arkham in matching outfits

 He isn't quite sure if he is a fan of the Bumbo

Jude enjoys Breastfeeding and eating from a bottle, especially when Robert is the one giving it to him. Robert calls Jude "My little, my baby. My bebe Judie"

has been rolling over

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Jude Rolls over

Enjoys nightly walks

Jude slept through his first Olympics Opening Ceremonies and missed out when the world sang "his song"

He sleeps in the funniest positions

 Has his daddy's love of hats

 Looks just like daddy

Happy 3 months sweet Jude. Mommy and Daddy are so blessed to have you in our lives and love watching to learn something new each day. We can't wait to see what all is in store for you. We love you.