Christmas Catchup

Cheese!  Christmas morning, opening presents at home.

Lots of cars.

New tablet

Pretekin Family Christmas 2013

M's new grumpy cat t-shirt

Graham and Me

And again...too bad we weren't both looking at the camera at the same time!

32 Weeks

Here's the belly at 32 weeks! It's amazing that we only have 8 weeks (give or take a little) left!
*Note: My goal had been to stay on track with my monthly belly picture posts, especially since I was very good about this during my pregnancy with Graham. I want to keep the same records and documentation through this blog with this pregnancy. This means that I'm behind with my post about our holiday. I promise to have that up soon!

28 Weeks

Hello Third Trimester (one day early)!  My appointment this week went well.  Baby Girl's heart rate was strong and within normal range, and I measured right on track.  I had to do the one hour glucose test, and like with Graham, my glucose came back slightly elevated.  This means that tomorrow I will be doing the 3 hour test in order to determine whether or not I have gestational diabetes.  I'm hoping that, like with Graham, everything will come back normal after this test.  However, if the results did show that I had gestational diabetes, I would most likely have to watch my diet (restricted sugar and carbs) and would be monitored closely by my doctor (more frequent visits, although I have moved from monthly visits to every 2 weeks since I'm in the third trimester now anyways).  Not too big of a deal.  Here is the monthly belly picture!  I've definitely noticed some growth this past week!

Keep growing Baby Girl!

Graham's view

Brrrr!

We have been having quite the cold snap here in Colorado!  We have had temperatures in the negatives and single digits for the last several days.  We even had some snow a few days ago.

Shoveling with Grandma

Despite incredibly cold temperatures, G loved being outside

All snuggled up so he can hang out in with Daddy in the man cave in the garage

What else is there to do when it's this cold out?  Spend time on your tablet!

Diaper Duty

This time around we don't nearly as many baby supplies (just some replacements items and little girls clothes), but one thing I had my heart set on was getting a new diaper bag.  I never really found one that I loved the first time around, but I didn't use it a ton, as I was mostly at work while Graham was at daycare.  This time I will definitely need something functional as going out and about with both kids will be a very regular occurrence.  I wanted to get something cute and quirky, but big enough that I could manage stuff for all three of us.  I love unique items that are handmade and I love this one purse/bag shop in particular on Etsy, called Maranda Lee.  I found something I liked and ordered a few months back.  My new diaper bag finally arrived, and I couldn't be happier.  I love it and can't wait to use it!

Life of Graham

Laughing and playing

Building a wall with pantry stuff at Grandma and Poppa's house

Trying out a birthday present

Leaving the park is no fun and makes for an unhappy boy

What's better than playing with your trucks?

24 Weeks

 

 

At my 24 week everything (baby girl's heart rate, my belly, blood pressure, weight gain, etc.) measured right on track.  Graham came to the appointment with me and enjoyed hearing the baby's heart rate.  He also thanked the doctor for checking his baby sister!  Updates on me: I have been feeling good, but goodness can this girl ever kick!