Monday, July 25, 2016

Baby Kimball #2 is......



We are so over the moon excited! We were planning on using the smoke bombs already, but I heard the song from the Zac Brown Band that morning and new it would have to be incorporated. Darin is the man for all of his ladies!!!

In case you missed it.....Baby Kimball #2 is a GIRL! See the below photos also, that were included in the slideshow. More bows and giggles and sweetness!











Saturday, July 23, 2016

Chop Chop Chop

If you haven't noticed in my bumpdates....I made a massive change with regards to my appearance.



It's been so long since I did anything with this mop on the top of my head and I was SO OVER the length. All I ever did was put it up unless I needed to style it. Half the time it was in a messy bun on the top of my head! I love it so much now! Its light and airy and takes no time to wash or style and because she thinned it underneath I don't feel so weighed down!

Here's to good changes and lots more good things to come!

Friday, July 22, 2016

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 19 Weeks



What's baby up to this week? She is the size of a heirloom tomato (YUM!), measuring 6" long and weighs about 8 oz. Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision and touch. Research shows that she can hear our voices now, and D has been talking away to her. Kidney's continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. We had our anatomy scan on Wednesday and it was completely AWESOME to see all the cool little parts on the screen (see below for cool photos) Everything checked out a-ok with the scan, but when it came to get to the good information, baby girl refused to uncross her legs. We ate chocolate, went potty, did some toe touches all to get baby to change positions. It almost looked like we weren't going to get our information. In a last ditch effort D went to get juice out of my car and as soon as he left the room, she uncrossed her legs and showed the goods! A little hamburger if you follow Dooce. Our modest little girl!

What's been going on with mom? Just working away. Trying to figure out how to keep the stress at work at bay without letting it affect me. Damn do I need a drink some days when I get home!

Symptoms: Light headedness and high emotions. Been truly over the top with my crying......I think it has a lot to do with work stress and lack of sleep.

Yummy/Icky: Made passion tea and have been mixing it with lemonade as my beverage. Emma loves it too. At least the tea isn't caffeinated.

Clothing: Still rocking last pregnancy clothing....and adding in pieces here and there that still work. I'm miserable in the full panel, but theres nothing I can do but hold out for the rest of the summer.....two more months.

Movement: Definitely know when shes gonna move. Mostly after lunch, and when I lie down to go to sleep. Sometimes she likes to dance party in the morning....but shes most active in the afternoon and evenings.

Best Moment this Week: The fact that it has cooled down enough at night that we both have gotten full nights sleep in quiet without fans on full blast!

Looking forward to: Our anatomy scan and learning what baby is going to be!

19 Weeks with Emma.

Monday, July 11, 2016

Emma Turns 2!

I cannot believe that two years ago we welcomed the most amazing little girl into the world! She has been the absolute light of our lives! I know you are all wondering where my posts have been regarding party planning like I did for her first birthday. Well to be honest we haven't planned a party for her yet. We will probably throw a little bash for her in August when all the craziness of work and other things dies down. I couldn't guarantee that I would have the weekend off until three days before her birthday so we just did something little at our house instead.

We got Emma a couple of small toys and a scooter to play on while the big gift is still to come.....a swingset with a slide! It's purchased and in the process of being put together......LONG assembly process. Haha. Daddy blew up 30 balloons and we strewn them about the house and down the hallway so she would have lots of fun! She first called them "balls" then they were "bubbles" now they are balloons. Haha. She enjoyed opening gifts and spending the day with daddy as mommy had to work, bummer I know.




We bbq'd for dinner and had grandma, papa, papa d and a friend over for cake, then went across the street to a neighborhood party.


 
The next day we went to lunch and saw Emma's first big screen feature Finding Dory. She made it through most of the movie before passing out. We went to our old stomping grounds and had dinner with her grandma, grandpa and aunt and uncle. I'd say it was a successful weekend and fun birthday!

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 18 Weeks


What's baby up to this week? He/she is the size of a bell pepper, measuring 5"-1/2" long and weighs about 7 oz. Blood vessels are visible through thin skin and ears are in their final position, although they're standing out from the head a bit. A protective coating of myelin is beginning to form around the nerves, a process that will continue for a year after birth. If Baby K is a girl, her uterus and Fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If Baby K is a boy, his genitals are noticeable now.

What's been going on with mom? Stress at work is getting to me. I just feel like crying a lot, coupled with the preggo hormones makes me a walking time bomb. At least I can decompress on the drive home and see my loves when I walk in the door. Darin's new schedule is here and he picks up Emma so being home before 7pm and seeing them both at home when I arrive is just the best!

Symptoms: Constipation is rearing its head regularly and my hands are starting to fall asleep when I sleep with my arms above my head. Other than that nothing really major.

Yummy/Icky: Popsicles and fudgesicles. I partly contribute this to the heat.....It's been close to 90 in our house when we get home at night so anything to cool me down. Also passion tea with lemonade. YUM! I am getting sick of water, and most bottled waters taste bad to me.....so I need some non caffeinated flavor!

Clothing: I caved.....wearing the maternity jeans and still suffering because of the triple digit heat with a polyester panel. Oh well.....at least baby is comfy.

Movement: I feel baby tap and have a minimal dance party after eating lunch and sometimes when I lie down to relax after dinner. It's really COOL!

Best Moment this Week: Celebrating Emma's 2nd birthday! She's such a big girl and will be an awesome big sister. She wraps her baby dolls in blankets and gives them snuggles and kisses!

Looking forward to: Our anatomy scan on Thursday! We're so excited to learn what baby is! We also have NO IDEA about baby names yet! AH! Probably because picking a girl name was SO HARD last time and I'm not feeling my boy name anymore so.....I'm waiting for the gender.

Funny moments: We all know about the elusive pregnancy brain. A couple of weeks ago I was looking at my scaly legs thinking "I need to put lotion on these bad boys." So I grabbed a bottle of lotion and took it in the car. While the hubby was driving I squirted some into my hand and it had a strange consistency. I thought that maybe it needed to be shook up. I shook it hard and nothing changed so I just kept lathering. It took FOREVER for my skin to absorb it, and my hands felt slimy all day when I washed them. I thought "I need to throw that away." Well I forgot about the bottle all day and most of the next day. Darin gets into the car the next evening to drive home, grabs the bottle and says "why is their shower gel in the car?" OMG! I am an idiot!

Here's 18 Weeks with Emma!!

Friday, July 8, 2016

Old Wives Tales Baby #2

Ok. With our anatomy scan approaching and the fact that I have NO NAMES solidified I thought that I needed to do a gender prediction post based off Old Wives Tales. I did this with Emma also and I thought it was really fun.....even though more symptoms said boy than girl. Lol. We can't trust these, but they are still fun right?



#1. If you are moody, you are having a girl because of all the extra female hormones. Oh moody, definitely Girl here

#2. It’s a girl if your left breast is larger than your right breast. It’s a boy if your right breast is larger than your left breast. Well my right has and always will be larger, so Boy

#3. Dark nipples are signs of a son. Girl

#4. If you eat garlic and the odor seeps out of your pores, then you’re having a boy. Um....Girl

#5. If your urine is bright yellow, it’s a boy. A dull yellow means a girl. I thought this had to do with my prenatals....but Boy

#6. If you experience heartburn or indigestion during pregnancy your baby will have a full head of hair. This has nothing to do with the gender.....haha.

#7. No morning sickness, it’s a boy. A girl if you were sick or nauseous during your pregnancy. Girl

#8. A heart rate over 140 beats per minute(bpm), it’s a girl. A boy’s heart beat is slower. 146 so Girl

#9. If you crave salty foods it’s a boy. If you crave sweets then it’s a girl. In the beginning it was salty all the way.....now its a mix so I'll classify this as Boy

#10. If you eat the ends of bread, it’s a boy. If you eat the middle of the load, it’s a girl. I always eat the middle...I hate the heels! Girl.

#11. If dad gains weight, it’s a girl. If his weight stays the same, it’s a boy. Darin's weight has remained. Boy

#12. It’s a girl if you get acne due to the increased levels of the female charged hormones. A girl steals her mother’s beauty. Lots of acne in the beginning....not so much now. Girl.

#13. If the linea nigra stops at the belly button, it’s a girl. If the linea nigra goes all the way to the bottom of the rib cage, it’s a boy. No line....so Girl?

#14. You got dry hands; it’s a boy. Lots of that! Boy!

#15. More hair on your legs than normal, count on a boy. Couldn't this also be from sheer laziness of not shaving! HAHA. Haven't noticed more than usual so Girl.

#16. If your nose gets bigger and wider, expect a boy. Girl

#17. If your nose swells, it’s a girl. Same pre-pregnancy nose, it’s a boy. No swelling here. Boy

#18. If your face swells and gets rounder, it’s a girl. Long and narrow face, a boy. I get a round face when I gain weight so Girl.

#19. Cold feet, a boy.....surprisingly so cold feet here. Girl

#20. If your legs get really big, means a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, a girl. Legs seem the same to me. Girl

#21. If you find yourself clumsier with pregnancy, it’s a boy. Girl.....not been clumsy.

#22. If you remain grounded and still in control of your body, it’s a girl. What does this mean? Girl I guess. 

#23. If you’re carrying low, it’s a boy. If you’re carrying high, it’s a girl. Boy....down low in the morning until I eat and all the food sits on top. 

#24. If you’re carrying in front, it’s a boy. All around your middle, it’s a girl. Girl I think?!

#25. Loop your wedding ring in a piece of thread and let it dangle over your belly. If the rings swings in a back and forth motion, it’s a girl. If the ring moves in a circular motion, paint the room blue. Back and forth....Girl

#26. If you hold a necklace over your hand and it swings back and forth, it’s a boy. A circular moving necklace, stock up on the pink. Back and forth......Boy. Why wouldn't these be the same gender?!

#27. When asked to show your hands and you immediately show your palm, it’s a girl. Palm down = a boy. Up....Girl

#28. Chinese gender predictor. Girl 

Tally: Girl = 19  Boy = 8

We are happy either way! But mom thinks Girl and dad thinks boy. I was wrong last time so maybe were having a boy this time around?! Stay tuned for our gender reveal! Coming soon!

Thursday, July 7, 2016

The Hubby's New Career!

For years my hubby has been wanting to get into law enforcement or the military. The military wont take him purely because he is a Diabetic, but I kept telling him to try for PD. His brother made a career in the Sheriff's department and so did his uncle, but I think the hubby didn't want to feel like a tag along.

One day I was perusing through our local paper and I saw that the police station was hiring dispatchers. I showed him the article and he immediately went and applied. A couple of weeks later he was invited to take the test for the job. He was told he would hear back within 4-6 weeks. This was the week of Valentine's Day. 4 weeks went by, then 6, then 8. I think he got discouraged and gave up but I kept praying. The middle of May came around and he got a call for an interview! I was so ecstatic! Prayers were had and so was a great interview. They told him they would call Thursday or Friday to tell him if he got the position. Friday came and went with no phone call and I could feel his utter disappointment. I didn't give up hope.....I mean they waited 3 months to call for an interview. Tuesday came and I received a phone call from the hubby around 11am. HE GOT THE JOB! I started crying (pregnancy hormones with relief) and was so happy for him.



He found out that this dispatch center is completely new to our city and he was pioneering it with 6 others! I am so happy that he is in a career that he can love for years and truly feel like he is helping his community. I am so proud of my hubby!!

Check out this article for some more info!

Friday, July 1, 2016

Baby #2 Bumpdate: 17 Weeks


What's baby up to this week? He/she is the size of a pear, measuring 5" long and weighs about 5 oz. The skeleton is changing from soft cartiage to bone, and the umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker. Baby can move his/her joints and sweat glands are starting to develop.

What's been going on with mom? The belly is definitely noticeable enough that I can no longer hide it at work. I have had a couple people ask me so I decided to spill the beans to the managers before the entire store knew. We celebrated my birthday at CPK just my loves and I and Darin got me a new phone. Emma was so sweet and a perfect angel at the restaurant and gave Daddy the cutest smile while posing with mommy! Such a doll! It was a great day!



Symptoms: Still just feeling tired. I have a feeling a lot of it has to do with the heat and not sleeping well. Trying to get comfortable and cool has proven a challenge. Changed my prenatal so I have had some bathroom issues and lil miss gave me the stomach flu.....so my tummy was all out of whack!

Yummy/Icky: I'm so thirsty but nothing sounded good except Smart Water......and I don't want to spend a ton on bottled water....but I may have to. I was craving lemonade and Darin pulled through and got the good stuff....which I need to replenish!

Clothing: I had Darin pull down the bin, but haven't broke into it yet. I am dreading the polyester full panel on the pants in 110 degree heat......but I can't wear my regular clothes without feeling strangled! It's coming soon. My mother-in-law gave me a motherhood gift card for my birthday...I need to shop.

Movement: Had a mini dance party on Saturday, but I mostly only feel a couple of taps here and there. I want it to be consistent!! Darin is anxious to feel baby move!

Best Moment this Week: Celebrating my birthday with my loves!

Looking forward to: Anatomy scan on the hubs birthday. Any predictions are welcome!

17 Weeks with Emma!