20 weeks and a diaper deal!

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 20 weeks- I am halfway there! Yipee!

Size of baby: Baby H is 61/2 inches long and weighs about 10 ounces and is the size of a cantaloupe.

Total weight gain/loss: So far.. I have gained 1 lb. Not sure how though..

.Maternity clothes: I am beginning to wear them! Especially the pants.

Gender: You are a GIRL!! BURKLEIGH ANN HALEY

Movement:. I am feeling you move like crazy! I love every minute of it.

Sleep: Pretty good!

Cravings: I am loving some icee's, ice cream and fruit and pickles. =)

What I miss: Not one thing! Maybe a drink or two.

Symptoms: Growing pains and that's about it!

Best moment this week: You are really moving around more and I am feeling you kick a lot. It is so fun!

I am ordering your bedding this week and I can't wait to see it in person. I also got a deal off amazon for diapers and thought I would share for all you mommy's out there.

Diaper Deal from Amazon:

Wow!  You don't want to miss out on this. I just ordered a big box of Pampers (252 count) and I paid.. $10.74!!  What a deal!! Reguarly 48.99 On sale for 41.99.  Here's what I did.  I had two coupons and amazon lets you stack coupons. So, I used both. One was a 20% off amazon baby that I had gotten from an American Baby magazine.  The same coupon was in the Dec. Parents magazine too.  The other was a $10.00 off amazon baby that I had gotten from a Fit Pregnancy magazine.  If you don't have these coupons you can get them off ebay.  Just search 20% off amazon baby and $10 off amazon baby.  It will greatly reduce your price.  Then, go to amazon and place your order but don't click add to cart.  Click on the side button that says, "subscribe and save"  It will save you an additional 30% off with the coupons too.  I chose the every 6 months option and you can cancel at any time.. no fees, no worries!  That's all you do..

Here's the breakdown of my savings:

I saved 12.45 (30 %off) and 10.00 off and 8.30 (20% off) Don't forget it's free shipping too! Can't get much better than that.  Happy Shopping!!

Pickles and Ice Cream..

I always wondered if I would crave pickles and ice cream and I guess it's true. I have been wanting these two things a lot lately, which is a little weird.  Especially, the pickles.  I like pickles but I have never been one to just go out and buy them..sweet pickles to be exact.  I have craved ice cream this whole time, but that's nothing new.  I am a huge ice cream person and could eat it all the time.  It is so weird what pregnancy does to your senses and your taste buds.  I'm just wondering.. how many of you craved these two things too? 

19 weeks and a pink room

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 19 weeks

Size of baby: Baby H is 6 inches long and weighs about 1/2 pound and is the size of a large mango.

Total weight gain/loss: So far.. I have gained 1 lb.

.Maternity clothes: I am beginning to wear them! Especially the pants.

Gender: You are a GIRL!! BURKLEIGH ANN HALEY
Movement:. I am feeling you move like crazy!  I love every minute of it.

Sleep: Pretty good!

Cravings: I am loving some icee's, ice cream and fruit.

What I miss: Not one thing! Maybe a drink or two.

Symptoms: Growing pains and that's about it!

Best moment this week: I went to the doctor last Thursday for my 19 week ultrasound and they did all the measurements and all was great.  She is growing like she should be and so am I.  That was really great to hear and see sweet baby girl.  Her heartbeat was 157 and she is measuring 3 days early.  So thankful for a good report.  Daddy painted the nursery this weekend too.  It is pink and I'm getting used to it.  =) 

                                                                 Your sweet little foot!

Your sweet little profile

Your room color

Daddy painting it pink!

And..the finished product!

18 weeks and more..

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 18 weeks

Size of baby: Baby H is 5 1/2 inches long and weighs about 5 ounces.

Total weight gain/loss: Not sure..will know this week.

.Maternity clothes: I am beginning to wear them! Especially the pants.
Gender: You are a GIRL!! And.. you have a name!!

BURKLEIGH ANN HALEY

The burk came from my maiden name..burkhardt and the leigh is  my middle name.  Ann is for my sweet mother, Charlotte Ann. 

Movement:. This week I have begun to feel you move more and it is the neatest thing.  I mostly feel it at night when I lay down. It's still hard to tell but it feels like little flutters.  I love it!

Sleep: Pretty good!

Cravings: I am loving some icee's, ice cream and fruit.

What I miss: Not one thing! Maybe a drink or two.

Symptoms: Growing pains and that's about it!
Best moment this week:  We are workind hard on your nursery and I love it. Today, I bought your chair/rocker for your room and I love it! It is soo super soft! It is on order and will be here in about a month.  I took this with my phone but here is what it looks like.  I'm pretty much found the bedding too and I am waiting on the fabric swatches to come in before I decide.  Daddy is ready to paint and add the bead board. It won't be long!  We can't wait to meet you, sweet baby Burkleigh!

 We also got a new washer that was delivered today!  It was part of our christmas from my parents and I am so glad we went with the top loader.  I just couldn't make up my mind about the front loaders and this one was so much bigger for a better deal.  I have washed clothes in it and it is so quiet... I love that. My other one was so noisy and this one is so much bigger too. I know it will be put to good use this summer!

Ice Storm 2011, National Champs, and a sweet dog

Wow! What a week it has been. So we were anticipating ALL this snow this week.. like 6 to 8 inches and let's just say we got nothing but ice. Very disappointing for everyone.. especially the kiddos. I don't know why I always get my hopes up. It pretty much never happens.



I never know whether to get excited when the weathermen "predict" a snowstorm or to just roll my eyes. I guess it's better to be prepared and we sure were! We had lots of snacks and we did a lot of eating and playing Phase 10! It made for a low key weekend and by Tuesday I was ready to get out of this house! School was canceled for Monday and Jamie didn't have to go to work so we were homebodies for sure. Tuesday and Wednesday school starated at 10 and that was so nice! What a difference 2 hours really makes. I think I could get used to a 10-2 job!

Monday night was the big game. Auburn and Oregon played for the National Championship and WE WON!! What a great ending to a great season. War Eagle!! 13-0!!! It's great to be an Auburn tiger! Can't wait to celebrate in Auburn next Saturday at the fan party.

I was thankful to have some good news Monday night because that same day my parents sweet doggy, Molly went to doggy heaven. She was a sweet girl and we will miss her!

Happy Birthday Nana!

Thursday was my MIL's birthday! We all celebrated Saturday night with dinner at Firebirds. It was yummy! The brownie ice cream dessert was the best! The caramel sauce was to die for. I will be getting that again for sure. All the fam got together and we had a great time celebrating with Nana. Fun times!

All the sister in laws with Nana

17 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 17 weeks

Size of baby: Baby H is the size of my palm and weighs about 5 ounces.

Total weight gain/loss: Not sure..will know in 2 weeks

.Maternity clothes: I am beginning to wear them! Especially the pants.
Gender: You are a GIRL!! We are working hard on your name!
Movement: I have definitly felt you move in there. You are moving all around!

Sleep: Okay.. my back still hurts a lot but I love my body pillow.
Cravings: I am loving some icee's, ice cream and fruit.

What I miss: Not one thing! Maybe a drink or two.

Symptoms: Some sharp pains at times and really just my back.
Best moment this week: I got my first "You're pregnant" comment at the grocery store this weekend. And..my sweet friend Kim also made her a precious smocked bib. It is adorable and I LOVE it. I know she will look precious in it. Thanks Kim!

The baby furniture is here!

Yeah! We went last weekend to Tuscaloosa to pick it up. I love it and can't wait to find some cute bedding for the crib. We have decided to paint the room pink and add some white beadboard to the bottom half of the room. As soon as I find some bedding that I like we can work on the rest. I thought it would be easy to find cute girly things but I'm having a hard time finding what I have pictured in my head. Hopefully it won't be much longer!

Daddy putting the crib together.

We still have to move the red chest out of the room too!

The dresser/changing table. I'm gonna change the knobs to some pink girly ones.

The bookcase

1.1.11

Happy New Year! 2010 was a great year for us and I know 2011 will be another great one too. I can't wait to welcome our little bundle of joy into the world in June! =) Hope you all had a great NYE too. We welcomed in the new year at home. It was a relaxing night and the hubby made a delicious dinner. Filet mignon, twiced baked potatoes and crab cakes from Fox Valley. Can't get much better than that!

Here are a few highlights from 2010:

*Nashville fun with my friend Jan!

*Snow day at school in February and an early dismissal day.

*A trip to the casinos with good friends.

*The infertility journey began in Feb.and I began taking Clomid.

* A trip to the beach for Spring Break.

*Cassie Adair Capps was welcomed into the world!

*The whole family took a trip to Point Clear in April.

* Lots of fun times at the lake this summer with the family.

*Fun concerts.. Zac Brown Band and Carrie Underwood.

* We celebrated our 2nd year of marriage and another trip to Point Clear.

*Carter man walked!

*Football, fun and friends! War Eagle baby! Auburn went undefeated!!

And.. the best thing about 2010....

*We find out we are finally PREGNANT. After months of meds and unanswered questions! Praise the Lord! It was a trying year at times but I wouldn't change anything about it. We are stronger now for going through all the hard times and it makes me appreciate where we are right now so much more. We've learned a lot in 2010 and grown a lot too and with God all things are possible. I'm hoping 2011 will bring lots of happiness to all!!

16 weeks..

Pregnancy Highlights

How far along: 16 weeks
Size of baby: Baby H is 4 to 5in. long, about the size of an orange.
Total weight gain/loss: I lost 2 lbs. again last week at my dr. appt.
Maternity clothes: I am beginning to wear them! Especially the pants.

Gender: You are a GIRL!! We are working hard on your name!

Movement: Not sure about movement but I feel some weird things happening in there. =) I guess you are moving and growing all around.

Sleep: Okay.. my back still hurts a lot but I love my body pillow.

Cravings: I am loving some icee's!
What I miss: Not one thing!
Symptoms: Some sharp pains at times and really just my back.

Best moment this week: Last week we found out you were a girl. That was a very special moment. We had a little bit of a scare while we were in Ohio and had to come home quickly. I was spotting a little but it was nothing. Thank the Lord. I was terrified but we heard her heartbeat and they did another ultrasound to make sure all was okay and it was! The said my placenta is a little low and that could have been why or I could have overdone it with the kids. Praise the Lord all is okay. That was a scary moment.

White Christmas..

I can't believe it actually snowed on Christmas day! I can't remember the last time that has happened. It was a fun day. We went to my sister in laws for breakfast and enjoyed seeing what all the kids got from Santa. Then, on to my parents for lunch and presents. It was a great Christmas and baby girl even got some presents too. My momma made her some precious outfits and her sweet daddy even bought her some pacis and wrapped it up for her. It was so sweet! He even surprised me with a David Yurman bracelet. I think I had mentioned it once that I wanted one and he remembered. =) I was really impressed. Thanks babe for all my gifts. I think he enjoyed his too!

The new 4G iphone

Everyone got AU shirts!

We left on Monday heading up to Ohio to have Christmas with my brother, sis n law and the kids. By then, it had stopped snowing but there was snow all over the place and especially when we got into Ohio. It was pretty to see the snow everywhere but I am so glad we don't live where it snows all the time. I hate cold weather! The kids had a great Christmas too and loved all their

gifts.

He really wanted this.. can you tell?

My little teacher in the making..

Carter doesn't know what to think..

I love these three!

One of my favorite ornaments..."It's a girl!'

Carter loved his little roller coaster

Since there was snow everyone, we all went sledding one day. Well... not me but everyone else. It was so fun to watch everyone slide down the big hills. The kids thought it was great and even Carter loved it. I think Pops had the best time though!

The big hills..

Dad and Chase

Hannah and her Jamie.. as she says.

Sweet little man



Of course she had to make snow angels.

Chase did good on the snowboard..

Chad and Chase

We all had a blast and a great Christmas!