It's a. . . . .

Yesterday, we went to have a little sneak peek of our June Bug because we haven't seen the baby since 7 weeks. We got to peek between the legs and find out the gender and It's a ........GIRL!!!

Introducing Miss Addison Starr Holsomback!

She was such a lady and kept her legs crossed most of the time. With some shaking and rolling, we got her to uncross them so we could see that she is in fact a girl!

If you look real close, you can see that her legs are still a little crossed.

Addison says, "Hi!"

14 weeks

13 weeks!

14 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 14 weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a lemon

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: still down 3 pounds

 

Maternity Clothes: just work pants

 

Gender: It's a girl!!

 

Movement: can't feel it yet, but she is moving and moving!

 

Sleep: always sleepy

 

What I miss: eating normally

 

Cravings: none this week really

 

Symptoms: nausea and headaches

 

Best Moment this week: No school and having an ultrasound!

12 weeks!

I'm a little late with this one.



Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 12 weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a peach

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: lost 5 pounds so far

 

Maternity Clothes: I bought some maternity pants for work. They are big, but they are comfy!

 

Gender: unknown

 

Movement: none that I can feel

 

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good. . . still tired during the day, but it's getting better. 

 

What I miss: eating

 

Cravings: I wanted bean dip one day, but other than that none.

 

Symptoms: nausea and vomiting; headaches and backaches

 

Best Moment this week: Hearing the baby moving and kicking on the doppler :)

11 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 11 weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a plum

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: lost 3 pounds so far

 

Maternity Clothes: none

 

Gender: unknown

 

Movement: none that I can feel

 

Sleep: I got to sleep a lot this week because we didn't have school! :)

 

What I miss: feeling normal!

 

Cravings: Milk and regular potato chips. . . not together!

 

Symptoms: nausea and vomiting; headaches and backaches

 

Best Moment this week: Getting to sleep in all week, and getting to see family for Thanksgiving!

10 Weeks!!

Baby Holsomback got a package in the mail today from his / her cousin Callen!

Pregnancy Highlights:

(Not much has changed these last couple of weeks)

How Far Along: 10 weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a lime

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: lost 4 pounds so far

 

Maternity Clothes: none

 

Gender: unknown

 

Movement: none that I can feel

 

Sleep: still exhausted

 

What I miss: Eating!

 

Cravings: None. . . I've been too sick to crave anything!

 

Symptoms: nausea and vomiting; exhaustion; backache

 

Best Moment this week: The nausea and vomiting are starting to let up. . . somewhat, and I don't have school this week for Thanksgiving break. Time to get some rest!

9 weeks!

June Bug's heartbeat on the doppler! At first, it doesn't pick up every beat, but at the end, it registers the bpm as 177 - 179!!

 

 

 

Pregnancy Highlights:

(Not much has changed these last couple of weeks)

How Far Along: 9 weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a prune

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: lost 3 pounds

 

Maternity Clothes: none

 

Gender: unknown

 

Movement: none that I can feel

 

Sleep: still exhausted

 

What I miss: Eating!

 

Cravings: None. . . I've been too sick to crave anything!

 

Symptoms: extreme nausea and vomiting; exhaustion; backache

 

Best Moment this week: hearing the baby's heartbeat on our doppler!

8 weeks!

Here is baby Holsomback's first picture!  We had an ultrasound on Halloween at 7w2d.  We were able to see and hear the heartbeat. 

Here's me at 8 weeks.

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 8 Weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a green olive

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Lost 2 pounds

 

Maternity Clothes: None (using a belly band though. . . at the end of the day, my pants don't fit although I've gained no weight!)

 

Gender: unknown

 

Movement: None

 

Sleep: So tired still so I sleep every chance I get

 

What I miss: Eating!

 

Cravings: None. . . I've been too sick to crave anything!

 

Symptoms: extreme nausea and vomiting; exhaustion

 

Best Moment this week: It's been a rough week so no best moment :(

7 weeks today!

Let's try this again :)

See Rosceaux is the background? hehe

 

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 7 Weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a blueberry!

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: None. . . I lost some and then gained it back so I'm back to where I started.

 

Maternity Clothes: None

 

Gender: unknown

 

Movement: None

 

Sleep: I'm in bed by 8:00 p.m. because I'm sooo tired!

 

What I miss: Nothing!!

 

Cravings: None. . . I've been too sick to crave anything!

 

Symptoms: extreme nausea and vomiting; exhaustion

 

Best Moment this week: Dr. gave me some medicine for nausea and vomiting so I finally got to eat Thursday and Friday!!

June Bug

A few days shy of my 24th birthday, Brett and I found out we are expecting another baby!  Our newest member is due June 16, 2012!  We are super excited and hoping I carry this baby and he or she gets to come home with us.  This pregnancy has been a lot different from the previous one so we are hopeful! Today, I am 6 weeks and 1 day, and the "morning" sickness has kicked in full time.  If this means our little one is fine, I welcome it! We go back to the doctor on Oct. 31st to see how our little June Bug is doing.

Picking up the Pieces

It has been awhile since I have posted.  It has been hard for me to even come back to the blog because I should be posting about the pregnancy.  The title of our blog is The Holsomback's, and we are still The Holsomback's baby or not.  The last couple of months have been filled with bad news, but it looks like things are finally taking a turn for the better!  Last Thursday, I got a call from Walnut Hill (the elementary school that I attended and the school I student taught at).  The principal wanted me to come by and talk to him.  He gave me a job teaching 5th grade!  I am so excited and grateful because I absolutely love this school.  The principal is such a great man, and the staff already feels like family.  Brett and I are also in the process of buying our first home!  Exciting but stressful!  I am so grateful to be where we are at this time! We are lucky to have these blessings and family to support us. 

Passing the time. . .

Tomorrow, I get to go back to the doctor for an ultrasound.  I went at 4w6d, and I didn't get to see anything because it was so early.  Tomorrow, I will be 7w6d so we should be able to see the baby and hear a heartbeat.  I am so anxious, and I have decided to stay off of baby websites and baby discussion boards.  Each one forum turns into a discussion about miscarriage, and they stress me out! So I think I'll just avoid them! 

In the mean time, Brett and I have decided on baby names. . . already! We have known the middle name of our first child would always be "Starr".  "Starr" is Brett's grandmother's maiden name.  If we have a boy, his name will be "Brody Starr".  If we have a girl, her name will be "Addison Starr".  We will just have to wait 12 to 14 weeks to find out!

7 Weeks

 

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 7 Weeks

 

Size of baby: About the size of a blueberry!

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 4 pounds so far

 

Maternity Clothes: None

 

Gender: We don't know yet!

 

Movement: None

 

Sleep: I wake up to go to the bathroom and can't go back to sleep.

 

What I miss: Sleep!

 

Cravings: Green Olives

 

Symptoms: Nausea, headaches, and other not so lovely symptoms.

Best Moment this week: Nothing too exciting this week!

Happy Father's Day!

Technically, Brett is not a father yet but. . .  I couldn't resist getting him a father's day card and a gift.  His gift was just a silly gag gift.  I found a daddy diaper changing kit online and decided I could make my own.  Brett has never changed a diaper, and the thought of it makes him sick. In his kit, I included:

- Clothespin for his nose.

- Mask to protect his nose and mouth.

- Safety goggles to protect his eyes.

- Gloves to protect his hands.

- Baby wipes for the clean up.

- Plastic bag for disposal.

- Diaper to finish the job. . .

He seemed to think it was pretty funny and guarantees he will be wearing it during his first diaper change!

Flashback 5k

On Wednesday, a few friends, Brett, and I did the Flashback 5k on the river front.  We dressed up in our 80's attire, and we had a ball! Brett was a good sport and came with us, but he did not dress up!  Although I walked, I do believe this will be my last 5k for awhile. 



Sara, Tracy, and I



April, Tracy, and I (I don't know who that guy is)

April, Tracy, Sara, and I

6 Weeks

Please excuse my hair!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 6 Weeks

Size of baby: About the size of a sweet pea!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 4 pounds so far : (

Maternity Clothes: None

Gender: We don't know yet!

Movement: None

Sleep: I've waking up because I'm hot or have to go to the bathroom, and sometimes, just because I can't get comfortable.

What I miss: Nothing . . .yet!

Cravings: I polished off a jar of green olives this week, and I still want frozen yogurt and smoothies to soothe my tummy.

Symptoms: Nausea and other not so lovely symptoms.

Best Moment this week: We got to visit Brett's parents again this week.

Our Anniversary

This post is a little out of order, but . . .

Brett and I celebrated our one year anniversary on June 5! We had a great anniversary weekend because we found out about our new arrival.  We ate lunch together and visited my dad to tell him our great news.  Brett and I also ate some of our wedding cake. I was not looking forward to eating a year old cake, but the cake was still very fresh. 

The top of our wedding cake. . . still fresh!



Me eating the cake. I don't like cake, but I ate it!



Brett eating the cake. He loves cake and had two pieces!

My beautiful flowers from Brett.

5 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 5 Weeks

Size of baby: About the size of an orange seed (1/4 inch)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 2 pounds

Maternity Clothes: None

Gender: We don't know yet!

Movement: None

Sleep: I've been waking up to go to the bathroom, and I keep waking up hot.

What I miss: Nothing . . .yet!

Cravings: Just frozen yogurt. . . it soothes my tummy.

Symptoms: Nausea

Best Moment this week: First Dr.'s Appointment

Guess what. . .

Brett and I are expecting Baby Holsomback! Our little one is due February 10, 2012!

Meet the Holsomback's!

We are Brett and Chrissy Holsomback! Our little family currently consists of our furry friend and ourselves.

Brett and I

Our baby, Rosceaux