Halloween Parade

Rachel (Princess)

Joe at home before parade (Darth Vader)
Hailey (Witch) Blurry, dang it!

Abby (in the middle, Runway Diva)

No Weights

I have low iron...resulting in some not so happy things I'd rather not get into. Well, when baby is stealing it from me, lifting weights will only result in robbing me of more iron. I am not allowed to lift weights for now, and maybe not until this baby is born. I have to tell Melanie (my GBFF). I am sad :(

23 Weeks

I visited my doctor today. She asked me how I was doing and feeling...I told her I felt as though I'd "popped" in the last couple of weeks. She just smiled and took out her measuring tape. I hear a gasp and a "WOW, you did grow!" I am amazed at how easy this pregnancy is in some ways and how hard it is in others. I can't believe I have kept up with my exercise! My only hope is that is makes some difference when it is all said and done. I do know that I've been able to keep my weight down this pregnancy and that is nice! I've gained only 6 lbs total (lol...not counting the 10 I gained before I ever went in to the doc, haha!). Crazy! It has been hard in that I just shut down in the afternoon and evening. I have a great deal of energy in the morning, and then I don't feel like doing anything the rest of the day. It takes all I've got to make dinner, help the kids and anything else planned in the evenings during the week. I feel bad that I'm not more social. This is why...I'm so tired!

We have a list of names for girls and boys and it's cute to hear what the kids think this baby will be and what names they like. I'll share our list with you...

For a Girl:

Lilly

Molly

Ruth

Lucy

For a Boy:

Jessee

Benjamin

Cody (for Joe)

Tell me what you like best and maybe a middle name to go with it;)

One huge difference between this pregnancy and the others is my craving for sour things. I love sugar, as you know. I usually love things that are sour and fruity, not the biggest chocolate fan. But, things are different with this one. I LOVE chocolate. I have to ration it or keep it out of the house all together. I can't stand the thought of eating something sour. I have totally loved the farmers market and seriously ate a whole huge box of peaches and tomatoes on my own. I am lovin my veggies and that is usually another thing I can't handle well during pregnancy.

Well, I hope to update when we are a bit closer. I've tried to keep up on pictures and blogging, but am falling short. I love reading your blogs and love catching up on what all of you are up to!