Baby #3 Update - 32 Weeks

Size of Baby: Weighs is a 3.75 Lbs and about 16.7 inches long. She is the size of a large jicama.

Total Weight Gain: 20 lbs...starting to creep up in the weight department
Maternity Clothes: Love the leggings and just bought bigger shirts to accommodate the growing belly
Gender: It is a GIRL!
Movement: This girl is a dancer...she very rarely stops moving. It is becoming so odd because we can see her move and Chris can follow her with his hand on my belly.
Food Cravings: Oranges, Oatmeal Pies, and Oreos
What I Miss: Carrying my Nash...we both are getting too big for one another at this point
Sleep: Some nights I sleep great and then other nights I am up three to four times a night
Symptoms: Heartburn, A lot of pressure, swelling and tons of braxton hicks
Best Moment This Week: Moving into our new home back in CA!  I have so many posts to write
What I Am Looking Forward To: Getting the house settled and ready for our little girl

Baby #3 - 24 Weeks

Size of Baby: Weighs just over a pound and about 12 inches long. She is about the length of an ear of corn.

Total Weight Gain: 9 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Definitely maternity pants

Gender: It is a GIRL!

Movement: You can now see her move from the outside.  Such a neat experience

Food Cravings: Chocolate and Salads.  Not combined but I crave both of them all the time right now.

What I Miss: Energy and my husband every week

Sleep: I have just started to wake up once or twice a night.  Not excited about this starting already.

Symptoms: I have had terrible pain in the back of my right hip, could be from carrying Nash on my left side.

Best Moment This Week: Getting our family pictures taken! I love pictures...they capture the moment in time that you will never get back.

What I Am Looking Forward To: A nice cool weekend here in AZ this weekend.

Photos By Annie Groves Photography

Baby #3 - 21 Weeks

How Far Along: 21 weeks

Size of Baby: About 10.5 inches long. She is about the length of a carrot.
Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs...still have not weighed in since week 18
Maternity Clothes: Definitely maternity pants
Gender: It is a GIRL!
Movement: This girl is a mover. All day and all night.
Food Cravings: This week it is Cupcakes and Coke/Dr. Pepper. And I never drink cokes, but I will occasionally have a Vanilla Dr. Pepper when I am not pregnant. So this is an odd one for me.
What I Miss: Energy and my husband every week
Sleep: When Nash sleeps I sleep.
Symptoms: My heels are killing me. I have been trying to wear tennis shoes as much as possible
Best Moment This Week: Feeling good enough to make dinner two nights this weekend for Chris. We had taco soup and roast.....such great Fall meals. Also we have been trying out some names...some made it to the most def not list and some are sticking around....only time will tell
What I Am Looking Forward To: Going back to CA this weekend and being around Family

Baby #3 - 19 Weeks

Yes, I am finally doing weekly posts about this pregnancy. Please excuse how I look, but this is how I am looking most days.

How Far Along: 19 weeks

Size of Baby: About 6 inches long 8.5 oz. She is about the size of a large heirloom tomato.

Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs...however those 4 lbs were in the first 8 weeks of my pregnancy and have not gained any since

Maternity Clothes: Definitely maternity pants

Gender: It is a GIRL!
Movement: Feel lots of movement and Chris was able to feel her last week.  She is a very active baby and gets really excited when Nash is around.

Food Cravings: During this pregnancy, food has not been my friend.  Truly the only thing I actually enjoy eating is Taco Bell and even then I sort of force it down. I am hoping that I start enjoying food again, especially since my favorite time of the year is here.

What I Miss: Energy and my husband every week
Sleep: I have been sleeping ok.
Symptoms: Headaches, queasiness and sharp pains in my lower back and extremely hot.  I have all the fans going and the AC.  People will have to wear a parka in our house.

Best Moment This Week: Spending quiet time with my Nash.
What I Am Looking Forward To: All the crazy things coming to our life over the next few weeks.

Never get a moment to myself with this little guy around

Baby #2 Update: 16 Weeks

How Far Along: 16 weeks

Size of Baby: About 4.7 inches long 4.5 oz. He is about the size of an avocado.

Total Weight Gain: 5  lbs

Maternity Clothes: Definitely maternity pants

Gender: Find out on August 1st!

Movement: Feel lots of movement

Food Cravings: Jelly beans and this is thanks to Big Brother After Dark this week because all they are eating all the time are jelly beans!!!!!!!

What I Miss: Not having headaches

Sleep: I have been crashing at night....might have to do with having an 8 month old to tote around!

Symptoms: Headaches and sharp pains in my lower stomach

Best Moment This Week: Having my in laws in town and watching Nash roll around the floor. He has become quite the mover.

What I Am Looking Forward To: Taking Nash's 8 month pictures tomorrow....hopefully he is in a good mood

Baby #2 Update: 15 Weeks

How Far Along: 15 weeks 

Size of Baby: About 4 inches long 2.5 oz. He or she is about the size of a naval orange.

Total Weight Gain: >2 pounds but not sure how much

Maternity Clothes: Just Pants....I tend to wear a lot of sweats or Chris's shorts since I have Nash and we really do not venture out of the house much these days....I think I should buy some maternity clothes this time around so I can feel better about myself

Gender: Still have awhile until we find out.

Movement: None yet

Food Cravings: strawberries and cool whip, veggies with ranch dip

What I Miss: Working out....I hate the way I am looking....it shows in how I look in the picture.  My hair is not done, no makeup...just feel huge and not pretty...I know this stage will pass

Sleep: Sleep has been wonderful...I crash every night around 9pm

Symptoms: Headaches and tiredness some sharp pains in my back and stomach....however the stomach sickness has passed!!!!!!

Best Moment This Week: Moving into our house

What I Am Looking Forward To: Going to the doctors tomorrow and Nash turning 8 months old!

Difference between Nash and this pregnancy: I am not reading the books every week....I feel more comfortable with this baby and not as nervous...or it could be I just have so much more time that this pregnancy seems just part of the craziness

Baby#2                             Nash

Baby#2 Update: 12 weeks

(Taken after a long day...can you believe I have already popped)

How Far Along: 12 weeks 

Size of Baby: About 2inches long. He or she is about the size of a lemon.

Total Weight Gain: 2 pounds 

Maternity Clothes: Just Pants...however I barely got out of my maternity pants by the time I found I was pregnant again

Gender: Still have awhile until we find out.

Movement: None yet

Food Cravings: Sour and Gummy Candy, Anything cold (snow cones, icees, popsicles)

What I Miss: Feeling well and working out....I had just gotten back to my hard workouts

Sleep: Sleep has been wonderful...I crash every night around 9pm

Symptoms: Headaches, stomach issues and tiredness

Best Moment This Week: My tummy popping and celebrating my husband's first father's day

What I Am Looking Forward To: Getting to see my in-laws this weekend

Difference between Nash and this pregnancy: I have been more sick with this pregnancy and my tummy popped a lot sooner...that could be because I just had Nash 7 months ago!!!!!

Baby#2                                Nash

Join in on the excitement!

You read it correctly!

Chris and I are expecting our second child towards the end of the year.

My official due date is Jan 1st, however with my history this baby could come anytime from the end of Nov to beginning of Jan.

This pregnancy was not planned. Chris and I were completely surprised.

If I am going to be very honest, when I found out I cried out of shock.

Not because I did not want this baby but.....

I just had Nash
This was not fair to Nash
I have not forgotten the pains of labor(everyone promised I would)
All the baby weight gain from Nash is not gone (still had about 10 lbs)
Pregnancy was not kind to me with Nash
How in the world are we going to handle two babies that are 13-14 months apart
What is everyone going to think

After the first few phone calls...to my Mom and my friend Dianna

and balling my eyes out. They reminded me that ALL children are a blessing from God.

"Behold, children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward" Psalm 127:3

I should view this pregnancy as a huge blessing.

After the trials, drugs and years of trying to get pregnant with Nash,

God blessed us with a perfect gift when we least expected it.

Dianna told me that with your second baby you will always wonder how you could love another baby as much as your first. But once you hold the baby the love is there.

It is amazing how God works!!!!!

Chris and I are now completely over the moon about this baby.

The fears are still there:

how will we handle two small babies

what does this mean for Chris's baseball career

what do we do about my job once the baby is born

financially...(why does money not grow on trees?!?!?!?)

But the one thing we know,

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13

So please join Chris, Nash and I as we celebrate the new life that has been gifted to us!

We would love for you to join us in prayers for the little one and our family.

Praise be to God!

Nash 's Story - Part 1 Water Breaking

*Note: All the pictures below are taken after 2 in the morning and I am already really swollen at this point. I have also not washed my hair in two days. I have also thrown in some pics of Nash just for the fun.

After a long stressful day of work, Chris and I made a big dinner. Roast with potatoes and carrots in the crockpot. We sat and ate and then I topped the meal off with a big bowl of ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Around 10 I decided to go to bed. I was exhausted and just was not feeling like myself. Chris started playing a computer game with his cousin. Around 10:30, I asked Chris to come in the bedroom to put on a White Christmas. I laid back down. Ten minutes later I heard a pop in my stomach and thought Nash had hit some organ. Then another ten minutes later, I felt this huge sensation to pee. I sat up and a rush of water came pouring out of me. At this point, I was still not convinced my water had broke. I yelled "Chris" his response was "what".......I must not have sounded panicked enough because he did not get up off of the couch. I opened up our bedroom door and said "Love.....I think my water just broke" ......."What?!?!?!?...Liam I have to go".

From that point on the panic started to kick in for both of us. How could this be? I am only 34 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Chris said "Call the doctor!" Which we did not have his number readily available. Eventually I found it. I got the message machine: my doctor stated "If you think you are in labor, go to the hospital. If you think your water broke, go to the hospital, if this is an emergency go to the hospital, for anything else stay on the line and leave me a message." So what did I do....left a panicked message for the doctor. He called back. "Heather, what did my message say?" I stated "It said if you think your water broke then go to the hospital......however it did not say go there if your water broke 5 weeks early or state what it looked like when your water broke!!!!!!! "He calmly stated "Heather, go to the hospital"

At that point, I told Chris "It is time, we need to go to the hospital". Since Nash was not supposed to come for another 5 weeks we were not prepared at all. And no one tells you that when your water breaks that it continues to pour out. I got dressed and told Chris to grab a towel. We headed to the car and I asked Chris for the towel......he handed me a rag. It did not even cover my entire bottom. Oh well....I sat on it:) Chris threw the car seat in the back, the stroller for the car seat, the baseball blanket, quilt, my pillow, and the video camera. Yes that is all we originally took to the hospital.

Chris called his Mom and I called mine. Both were absolutely shocked. Chris's Mom got out of bed and headed over to the hospital. My Mom got my little sisters ready and packed up the car and started the drive to the hospital (which was 2 hours and 15 minutes from their house) at 11:30 at night. Luckily, my Dad was already in LA for business so he made his drive to the hospital.

As we drove, we were praying that everything would be ok. All that I could think about was that it was too early. This cannot be happening to us. We have tried so hard to get pregnant and now my water broke too early. I have not shaved my legs or washed my hair in over two days. How embarrassing.

We pulled up to the ER and I walked in.....soaking wet. I provided my name and told the admission lady that we had pre registered on Wed. Of course, the papers had not made it into the system yet and I had to sit in the ER with my water pouring out and provide all of my information. Chris finally makes it to the ER, and I finally finish my paper work. The lady says "You can go up now". I kindly state "Um.....we have not had the hospital tour, it is this Saturday." " Ohhhhhh, we will have someone take you." (After this instance...I would highly recommend not sitting on ER chairs)

I was wheeled up to the Labor and Delivery wing, where the nurses were expecting me. The labor and delivery nurse asked if my water had broke. I nervously told her "I am not 100% sure.....what is it supposed to feel like or look like" She just stated "Get into a gown and I will test your clothes" She walked into the bathroom and said "Oh Honey......your water broke"

Nash Christopher Born Today - 5 weeks early

Yes you read that correctly....my water broke at 11:15 Tuesday night, 5 weeks early

Nash Christopher was born this morning Nov. 17th at 10:18 AM

He weighed 6 lbs 4 oz and 19 inches long

With a head full of black hair

I will write the entire story of events tomorrow

*special note: if Nash would have gone full term I would have had a baby over 10lbs

Baby Update: 34 Weeks

How Far Along: 34 weeks
Size of Baby: About 18.5 inches long and 5lbs.
Total Weight Gain: 31 lbs
Maternity Clothes: lots of leggings and shirts and fall cardigans, sweats

Gender: Boy - Nash Christopher
Movement: He is not kicking as hard but more rolling and pushing
Food Cravings: Cereal - Honey Bunches of Oats Strawberries

What I Miss: Just feeling comfortable......not feeling a little baby in my ribs

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, more difficult breathing, not being able to see my feet, snoring, swelling of feet and hands, forgetfulness

Sleep: Starting to wake up every few hours - no comfortable position
Best Moment This Week: Taking our maternity pictures.....it was so fun. The photographer also took my sister n laws pictures and she is going to take my family's pictures next week. Go here to see her website J Lynne Photo. She was amazing and made us feel so comfortable especially since I have not been the most comfortable. Thanks Jessica! When she finishes with the rest of the pictures I will do a whole post on the session.

What I Am Looking Forward To: Decorating for Christmas and all the Christmas music and movies that go along with decorating!

Baby Shower - Decor

The Baby Shower was amazing. I had so many people that helped provide a wonderful setting and great Baby Shower. Thank you Lindz, Bev, Mom, Holly, Divo and Linda!!!!

Below is a mini tour of the decor and food from the shower.

Letters for Baby Nash that Lindsay made.

Breads from my Mom

Coffee Cups and the gorgeous diaper cake from Lindz

Mimosas

Ice Tea

Bagels and Lox

Beautiful Tables by Bev, Linda and Holly

Cookie Party Favors

Flowers

And you cannot forget the cake!

Baby Update: 32 Weeks

Chris wanted a picture next to his truck

How Far Along: 32 weeks

Size of Baby: About 17 inches long and 4lbs.

Total Weight Gain: 27 lbs

Maternity Clothes: lots of leggings and shirts and fall cardigans
Gender: Boy - Nash Christopher

Movement: He is not kicking as hard but more rolling and pushing

Food Cravings: Mexican Food

What I Miss: Bending over and being able to breathe
Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, more difficult breathing, not being able to see my feet, snoring, and the swelling of my feet and hands is back

Sleep: Starting to wake up every few hours:)

Best Moment This Week: Seeing my Mom and family and their reaction to my pregnant belly.....(they were shocked) but my Mom told me I looked great

What I Am Looking Forward To: My baby shower next weekend

Mom and I

Chris and I

Baby Update: 31 Weeks

How Far Along: 31 weeks

Size of Baby: About 16.4 inches long and 3.6 lbs.

Total Weight Gain: 29 lbs (I have a horrible feeling I am on my way to gaining 40+ lbs)

Maternity Clothes: lots of leggings and shirts and fall cardigans....had to buy maternity work slacks because I have to go into the office this coming week
Gender: Boy - Nash Christopher
Movement: Found out that his little feet and knees are what has been hitting my ribs and lungs..he is head down

Food Cravings: Mexican Food

What I Miss: Bending over and just feeling comfortable
Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, more difficult breathing, not being able to see my feet, and my husband informed me that I have started snoring...hopefully it does not get too loud

Sleep: We borrowed my in laws extra king bed and Chris and I have been sleeping amazingly!!! Thanks Bev and Tom. Just a side note, I counted last night the number of pillows we sleep with and the total came to a whopping 8 pillows....crazy

Best Moment This Week: Seeing Nash's little face and seeing the doctor that will deliver Nash. Our Appointment had a lot of funny saying's. Here is a little tid bit of some of the phrases that came out of our Doctor: "What a melon", "Huge Hands", "He won't even need a mitt", "This is a Beefy Kid"......as you can tell our doctor was a little shocked at how big baby Nash is. Oh man I hope I can deliver him;)

What I Am Looking Forward To: Seeing my family this weekend...We get to watch Micah's last soccer game

Has big hands like his Dad

and his nose and hair!!!

but he has my cheeks

Baby Update:30 Weeks

How Far Along: 30 weeks
Size of Baby: About 16.4 inches long and 3.6 lbs.
Total Weight Gain: 24 lbs
Maternity Clothes: lots of leggings and shirts and fall cardigans

Gender: Boy - Nash Christopher

Movement: The kicking has now progressed to organs and ribs....not sure I am enjoying these movements that much

Food Cravings: Fruity Hard Candy
What I Miss: Bending over

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, more difficult breathing, not being able to see my feet
Sleep: My sleep has been very limited. It does not help that in the past few nights I have had to sleep on an air mattress and crappy hotel beds
Best Moment This Week: Looking at houses with my husband and dreaming of the day we are settled with our little family

What I Am Looking Forward To: Seeing Family and Friends and getting settled into the apartment

Baby Update: 29 Weeks

How Far Along: 29 weeks

Size of Baby: About 16.4 inches long and 3.6 lbs.

Total Weight Gain: 23 lbs

Maternity Clothes: lots of leggings and shirts(good thing they are in style)
Gender: Boy - Nash Christopher
Movement: Lots of kicking and fun movements (Braxton Hicks started this week also)

Food Cravings: Fruity Hard Candy

What I Miss: Fitting into my cute fall jackets (oh well there is next year)

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, gums bleeding, and peeing all the time (I only last 15 minutes while working out and then I have to go pee)

Sleep: My sleep has been very limited. It does not help that in the past few nights I have had to sleep on an air mattress and crappy hotel beds

Best Moment This Week: Spending the evenings walking with my husband enjoying the fall leaves and smells

What I Am Looking Forward To: Looking at houses in Denver, our move back to CA and seeing all friends and family

Baby Update: 28 Weeks

How Far Along: 28 weeks

Size of Baby: About 15 inches long and 3 lbs.

Total Weight Gain: 24 lbs

Maternity Clothes: lots of leggings and shirts(good thing they are in style)
Gender: Boy - Nash Christopher
Movement: Lots of kicking and fun movements (Braxton Hicks started this week also)

Food Cravings: Hot Chocolate - It is cold in Louisville and I am loving it

What I Miss: Fitting into my cute fall jackets (oh well there is next year)

Symptoms: Braxton Hicks, gums bleeding, and peeing all the time (I only last 15 minutes while working out and then I have to go pee)

Sleep: Slept great the past few days....it has been wonderful to sleep with the windows open and the fresh brisk fall air filling the room

Best Moment This Week: Coming home to 55 degree weather and buying fall food and no air conditioning!

What I Am Looking Forward To: Our move back to CA and seeing all friends and family

And his name will be......

Nash Christopher Denove

It has taken us awhile to get here, but we did it! The first item that we had to agree upon as parents. I loved the name Nash from the very beginning, however my wonderful husband did not like it. So we tried other names Grady, Gaberial, Charley, William, Riggins(that was my other name) and finally back to Nash.

Once Nash was decided on, we had to come up with the full name. This was harder than I thought. I wanted a family name to be part of our son's name. The family names that we chose to work with were Timothy and William(after my Dad), Thomas(after Chris's Dad), and Christopher and Scott(after my husband). We mixed and matched all of them with Nash and finally decided that our favorite was Nash Christopher.

He has a name....finally. I feel so much more relaxed and ready for his arrival in 84 days!