Meet the Schabs...: 2012

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Baby Schab II

Baby Schab II Updates.... (finally)

I heard with the second child, you don't document as much or things become an after thought. I never, ever thought I would be 'that Mom' to slack. Unfortunately, this has proven true with Baby Schab II. When I was pregnant with Ashleigh, I would take belly shots every month, document every appointment, every movement and post about every update. As I was scrolling through my blog, I noticed that posts on Baby Schab II have been non-existent.

June 28, 2012
Two weeks prior before taking a pregnancy test, I had a suspicion I was pregnant. I know most Doctors would say that is impossible, but I felt signs of pregnancy right away...nauseousness, headaches and my chest was killing me. On Thursday, June 28th I stopped at Giant to buy a pregnancy test on my way home from a work event. I knew I should have waited until at least the weekend to take it, but my curiosity was killing me! They tell you that you should let the test sit two minutes before you see results, but I literally saw two lines immediately. I couldn't believe how quick it showed a positive outcome. I quickly went downstairs to drink a glass of water so I could take the test again. Once again, within seconds, Test #2 appeared positive as well. Rob was downstairs making dinner with Ashleigh and I quickly pulled together a card and bear to surprise them both with the news!

First Ultra Sound
Rob and I had our first ultra sound around 8 weeks. It was a quick appointment and we were thrilled when we saw Baby Schab II on the screen with a healthy heartbeat.

How do I feel?
To be honest- I hated life the first 14 weeks I was pregnant. I literally mirrored every week of my first pregnancy. I thought we were having another girl for this reason (I did flip flop my guess after our first ultra sound to boy). From craving egg sandwiches from McDonald's every morning until 8 weeks, wanting to jump out my bedroom window at night due to the awful night-time nauseousness, I hated life. Chasing around a toddler full of energy made this pregnancy much different (and a bit more difficult as well). Rob was amazing, as usual, and would literally step in as the main care provider for AP. Currently at 30 weeks, I am happy to report that I feel really good and healthy.

12 Week Ultra Sound
I was much more emotional at my 12 week ultra sound than during my first pregnancy. I remember crying as soon as I got on the bed. I think seeing how much I love Ashleigh made me realize what a blessing having a baby is and I was just so excited and nervous to be at this crucial ultra sound. Our tech was amazing! She did a fabulous job and eased our nerves right away. :::Secret::: Nobody really knew this, but during the ultra sound I asked how early you can tell boy vs girl. Surprisingly the tech told us that she would give us her guess and asked if we wanted to know. Um hello?!? YES PLEASE! She said, well based on what I see right now, I'm pretty confident you are having another girl. She also told us that she has a 90% accuracy right. Rob and I both left the ultra sound and agreed to never, ever reveal this golden secret. We didn't want to get our hopes up or have people think we were crazy for knowing the 'potential' gender so incredibly early!

20 Week Ultra Sound and Gender Reveal- coming soon!

Other fun facts...

a. I passed my glucose test this time around...can I get an amen!?
b. Ashleigh can say the word 'baby' now and will sometimes say 'baby' and point to her own tummy.
c. She will make a fabulous big sister! She is 100% a girly girl and loves to hold her baby doll she got for Christmas and take her Lady Bug on stroller rides.

Ashleigh & Santa

Listening to Mr. and Mrs. Santa read a story

I just want to kiss her every second of the day!

Taking care of Lady Bug

Waiting her turn to see Santa...

"Ok, I'm good Mom and Dad, come get me."

"NO, NOW!"

"Stop taking photos and rescue me!"

My poor baby!

"You stay over there, I stay over here...thanks Santa!"

"Not happening, I refuse to sit on your lap again."

All better once she was playing with her balloon art!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Happy Holidays!

Hanging Out!

Friday, December 14, 2012

Checking in with Ashleigh...

19 Month Interview with Ashleigh

Stats
At my 18 month appointment, I was 21 lbs and 30" tall.

Food
I am still not the 'best' eater... I love breakfast and lunch- but I will normally throw my dinner on the floor and scream. My favorite foods include: eggs, blueberries, chicken nuggets, stuffed shells, animal crackers, milk, etc. I also do not like my highchair anymore and prefer to sit in my booster seat at the table like a big girl.

Friends
Lady Bug is still my #1 and goes everywhere with me. Lexi is also my favorite doggie friend and I enjoy giving her hugs.

Big Girl
I am starting to take on more responsibility around the house. Maybe I'm nesting like my Mommy? I try to be helpful and put the dog food in Porscha and Lexi's dog dishes- but I usually get in trouble because I will sometimes dump the food on the couch instead... Hey, that is where the dogs like to hang out and I am just being helpful!

TV
My Mommy and Daddy don't like me watching TV, BUT they do let me watch Barney on DVD. I will start to scream with delight when I see Barney on the screen. I usually clap my hands and dance to the music, he is the best! I like to call him Daddy as well.

Words
I have added two more words to my small vocabulary.... "Mommy" and "Baby."

Dislikes
Sleeping (I have now developed a fear of going to bed unless my Mommy or Daddy sit in my rocking chair). Apparently they wait until I fall asleep before they try to sneak off. Sometimes, I catch them in the act! Watching my Mommy do the army crawl across my floor at 28 weeks pregnant is pretty funny. Don't worry, I start screaming and she usually brings me to their bed. It's fun to have a slumber party and giggle at 3am! Yay!
I also hate all mascots and SANTA! He is very scary!

School
I do love school, but sometimes I receive naughty reports. Apparently, screaming and spitting are not polite.

Big Sister
Word around town is that I will be a big sister soon! I know there is a baby in Mommy's tummy, but that is about all I get for now. I look forward to meeting my little sis soon. My Mommy thinks I will make an excellent big sister! I enjoy taking Lady Bug for walks in the stroller and pretending to feed him.