Fun with the Forgey's

Monday, February 18, 2013

Valentines Day

Every year we have a fondue picnic. Last year Liam loved it this year not so much. Since he hardly ever says no to chocolate I think it was because he was still feeling under the weather. He got his first valentines from school and really enjoyed opening them and reading them, he especially liked the ones that came with candy or a sucker. Jason was really sweet and got me flowers, candy, and made me cupcakes. My favorite was my massage! I am really lucky that my husband pretty much missed his calling on being a massage therapist. I made them dinner and fondue and also made a love wall for both of my boys. It is just a small amount of the things I love about both of them and I think they both liked it! I only have one more month of being pregnant and I am ready to go!! Below is a picture of me at 36 weeks!

Liam thinks if there is a beach towel out you should be relaxing!!

Testing out the fondue

Opening his Valentines gifts and cards from school!

What I love about my boys

36 weeks!! One more month!!

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Letters to Liam-28 months

Dear Liam,

You are 28 months old and growing so fast. You are interested in so many things right now mainly the alphabet. You know all your letters, but just not the order yet. You can sing the alphabet all the way up until D. Your preschool teachers are amazed by how many letters and colors you know and hopefully I can get you into numbers next!! You are all boy always wanting to play with cars and tools. You like to go to the garage with Daddy and while he works on his car you work on your toy car it is so cute. You definitely use your language now by asking for help and can say please and thank you! You are still very strong willed and stubborn and we have to go to time out about 5 times a day for various things. You remind me of your Dad you know what you want and your very determined. This makes food hard because sometimes you want to eat unhealthy things and I have to fight so your not eating fruit gummies all day! Your strong willed personality helps a lot in school you are a leader in your class and never get pushed around by anyone. The pediatrician actually told me you would be an easy teenager because no one bullies strong willed children because they always do exactly what they want and do not follow others. You are very energetic and love to run around the backyard with me and Maya. You are also into your bike and wagon, but hate bundling up to go outside. You are very interested in baby #2 you rub my belly and kiss it and you also talk about having a sister (you most definitely have a preference which I find so funny)! Additionally, you think your belly is a baby. You pat your belly and say baby! You are so funny you make me laugh all the time with the things you say and do. You recently started saying excuse me when you burp and often remind others to say it if they forget! This recently happened in public and I had to try really hard to not laugh super hard! You make my life so fun and full of joy. I cant wait for you to become a big brother you are going to love having a playmate!! I love you to the moon and back.

Love,

Mommy

Pregnancy must haves

Here is a list of things that have helped me throughout my pregnancy and will hopefully help others!

1) A great supportive bra. This helps with back pain and if your trying to save money go ahead and buy a good nursing bra. I bought 2 of these and they have great coverage plus for no wire plus they still support D plus breast.

http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=993890361&MasterCategory_Id=MC29

2) A body pillow- I needed this more for my second pregnancy than my first although, I still used it with Liam. I dont have a special one for pregnancy but the standard kind works just as well for me.

http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-body-pillow-cover/-/A-14007430?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13991292&CPNG=Bedding&kpid=13991292&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13991292

3) Mama Mio Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter- This stuff rocks!! Personally, I really think stretch marks are genetics (if your mom got them you will) I have not gotten them with my 2nd pregnancy I also use EVOO as well (sounds weird but olive oil really helps even with scars). Because I already look like a burn victim and had to be induced last time from a rash called PUPPS that is caused by excessive stretch marks I am trying not to get any this time because I do not want to be induced plus I feel I already have enough scars on my belly! : )

http://www.mamamio.com/us/pregnancy/tummy-rub-stretch-mark-butter.html

4) Supersoft leggings- These are expensive for leggings but I wear them at least 5 times a week and you can't see through them which is nice once you get larger.

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=796174&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gap.com%2Fproducts%2Fmaternity-leggings.jsp

5) Contigo Water Bottle- It is super important to stay hydrated and running around with a 2 year old is hard to find time to drink unless I have this bottle which was a gift from one of my husbands friends. This is a great must have for after the baby as well. It is way easier to breastfeed when you stay hydrated! Plus it is a no spill so if Liam gets a hold of it I do not have to clean up a mess!

http://www.target.com/p/contigo-double-wall-pink-tritan-water-bottle/-/A-13067018?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13067018&CPNG=Kitchen&kpid=13067018&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13067018

6) Excersie ball- I bought mine from physical therapy, but you can get an exercise ball anywhere. Make sure you have the right size for you. I use a 26' based on what the PT told me I needed. I bounce around on this and do exercises for my back and it helps a lot!! One of my legs is longer than the other causing one of my hips to be higher than the other. This isn't a huge deal when not pregnant but when carrying 30 pounds of extra weight it is really painful causing a lot of back and pelvic pain. Buy one if you have any back or pelvic pain. I can now walk again without feeling like I am going to fall down from the pain!

http://www.amazon.com/Cando-Exercise-Ball-Feet-30-1893/dp/B001RQ40A2

Friday, December 28, 2012

Christmas 2012

Christmas 2012 was a lot of fun. This was the first year Liam really got into opening gifts and playing with them. He got a balance bike, books, and cars from Santa! My parents were able to come down ( I didnt know if they would be able to because Jason has been really sick) so that made me really excited!! I really enjoyed watching Liam get exctied about making cookies for Santa we even checked the next day to make sure he ate them! He is such a joy to be around he really has a lot of wonderment and excitment about Christmas time and it is so beautiful to watch. Merry Christmas everyone hope it was a good one!

I love the excitment on his face when he first sees his gifts!

Opening gifts with Dad.

Checking out his stocking!

Loving his cars!!

The big brother book was a hit!

Riding his bike

Making sure Santa ate his cookies

Granna's new garden flag painted by Liam

Grandpa's new Ipad cover

Jason and me

Mom, me, Liam, and Dad!

Me and my parents!

Hello 3rd Trimester!!

2nd trimester quiz

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain? 7 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes I still have one pair of regular jeans that is a size to big that work

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Still sleeping well

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Sushi

Cravings? This week anything salty

Aversions? Feta cheese and eggs just the smell though

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of a lemon. He or she is 3.4 inches long and weighs about 1.5 ounces.

Milestones for baby Baby is probably sucking their thumb and wiggling their toes in there! Kidneys are making urine, and his liver and spleen are doing their jobs, too.

It is also growing lanugo, a thin, peach-fuzz-like hair, all over his body -- it will help it keep warm!

Best moment this week? Finding some new maternity clothes and ordering a beautiful dress for a wedding in October.

Gender? This week boys I have really dry hands

Movement? None yet

Looking forward to? Telling my siblings I am pregnant!

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain? 7 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes sweater dresses, leggings, and jeans.

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? As long as I go to sleep at a normal hour I am fine if I am up to late its harder to go to sleep

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Red Red Wine!

Cravings? Chinese food and french toast. I have been starving this week you must be growing a lot!

Aversions? Still eggs

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of a orange. He or she is 4inches long and weighs about 2.5 ounces.

Milestones for baby She's making lots of progress: her joints and limbs can all move now.

Best moment this week? Listening to Liam talk to you and give you kisses. He is going to be an awesome big brother!

Gender? This week I think boy due to my saltier cravings.
Movement? None yet

Looking forward to? Enjoying Fall.

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain? 9 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes but I need more

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? As long as I go to sleep at a normal hour I am fine if I am up to late its harder to go to sleep

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? Sweets Chocolate Chess Pie and Pumpkin

Aversions? None right now

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of an avocado he/she is about 4.6 inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces.

Milestones for baby He/She is listening to your voice, thanks to tiny bones forming in her ears. He/She is growing hair, lashes and eyebrows. And she's forming taste buds.

Best moment this week? Telling my brothers at Liam's 2nd birthday party!

Gender? Girl
Movement? None yet
Looking forward to? It was awesome telling my siblings they are so excited.

How far along? 17 weeks

Total weight gain? 10 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes I bought some cute tights at gap this week!

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? It's hit of miss now that I can feel you sometimes when you are in my ribs its hard to get comfortable.

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? Anything sweet!

Aversions? None right now

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of an onion! Baby continues to beef up. Now she's about 5.1 inches long and weighs about 5.9 ounces.

Milestones for baby Her rubbery cartilage is now turning to bone.

And she's growing some meat on those bones -- putting on some fat.

She's growing a stronger, thicker umbilical cord, too.

Best moment this week? Feeling you move and now that I can feel you I have noticed you are always in my rib cage.

Gender? Girl
Movement? None yet
Looking forward to? Our 18 week ulrasound.

How far along? 18 weeks

Total weight gain? 11 pounds

Maternity clothes? Yes getting more and more.

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Not a lot, but I dont seem to need it as much as I did with your brother.

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? This week nothing really.

Aversions? None right now

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of sweet potato! 5.6 inches long and about 6.7 ounces now and she keeps on growing rapidly. (That's why you're probably feeling so hungry.)

Milestones for baby Can you believe she's yawning, hiccuping, sucking and swallowing?

And she's twisting, rolling, punching and kicking, too -- and she's big enough that you might be able to feel her doing it!

Best moment this week? Getting to see your sweet face!! You look a lot like your brother!

Gender? Maybe boy since it looked like Liam heartbeat was higher than his though.
Movement? None yet
Looking forward to? This nice cool weather and telling Jason's parents we are pregnant!

How far along? 19 weeks

Total weight gain? 1o pounds (don't know why I lost a pound, but I am sure my vacation will pack some pounds on!)

Maternity clothes? Yes I got the best Michael Kors shaw that is so warm and comfy. It was great wearing it in NH but since its 80 in NC right now I wont be wearing it for awhile.

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Very good sleep this week mainly because I went to bed every night at 10pm.

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Red wine, so I like smelling Jason's its really close to tasting because your sense of smell is so heightened. : )

Cravings? Still veggies and sweets.

Aversions? None right now

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of mango! Baby is 6 .0 inches long and weighing in at about 8.5 ounces baby is getting there!

Milestones for baby Developing a protective coating over her skin, called vernix caseosa. It's greasy and white and you may see some of it at birth.

· Working on five senses. Nerve cells for her sense of taste, hearing, sight and smell are developing in her brain.

Best moment this week? Telling your Dad's family we are expecting and feeling you move. I

Gender? This week I am guessing boy.

Movement? Yes you kick mainly at night.

Looking forward to? This week we got to tell your grandparents (your Dad's parents) that we are expecting. It was very fun telling his whole family in person with Liam's big brother t shirt.

How far along? 20 weeks

Total weight gain? 12 pounds

Maternity clothes? No new ones

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? One day I am very tired the next super energized

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? Still veggies and sweets.

Aversions? None right now

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of banana! Baby weighs about about 10.2 ounces and measures about 6.5 inches

Milestones for baby Baby has got working taste buds.

Now, baby is gulping down several ounces of amniotic fluid each day -- that's significantly more than before. And she's twisting, rolling, punching and kicking, too -- and it's big enough that you might be able to feel it it!

Best moment this week? Your Daddy feeling you kick!

Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes you kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? Getting some rest traveling is hard on a pregnant person!

How far along? 21 weeks

Total weight gain? 13 pounds

Maternity clothes? No new ones

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Sleep has been great this week, mainly because Jason now goes to sleep the same time I do. He has a 8-5 schedule yayyy!

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Sushi

Cravings? Still veggies and sweets.

Aversions? None right now

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of pomegranate! Baby weighs about 12.7 ounces and measures about 10.5 inches

Milestones for baby As babies digestive system preps for the outside world, it's manufacturing meconium -- the tarry black substance you'll find in the first dirty diaper!

If it's a girl, she's already got a lifetime's supply of eggs in her womb -- about six million of them!

Best moment this week? Finding a new house for you to live in we definitely need the extra room

Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes you kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? Moving in 2 weeks!!

How far along? 22 weeks

Total weight gain? 15 pounds

Maternity clothes? No new ones

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Sleep in awesome I have been going to bed extra early though around 8!!

Morning sickness? Still none

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? Lots of sweets. I try to be healthy and make smoothies but I give in to chocolate cake once a week!

Aversions? None right now

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of papya! Baby weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces and measures about 10.5 to 11.8 inches.

Milestones for baby Now that baby's got more developed eyes and lips, it's looking even more like a newborn.

· Baby is sleeping in cycles -- about 12 to 14 hours per day (hint: they're probably those times you're not feeling any kicks!

Best moment this week? Asking your brother if he wants a brother or sister. His answer sister! haha I am sure he will be like us and be happy either way!

Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes you kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? Moving next week!

How far along? 23 weeks

Total weight gain? 16 pounds

Maternity clothes? Leggings and lots of sweaters now that it is getting cold!

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? I had some braxton hicks after the move and was in a lot of pain. I had to lay down and sleep for a whole day on my left side and since then no more contractions. The doctor said it was from doing to much with the move

Sleep? Sleep has been ok I am starting to get more but have had a bad cold that was preventing me getting a goodnights rest.

Morning sickness? None

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? This week I havent been able to taste much, so nothing in particular.

Aversions? Hamburger meat I can not digest read meat anymore. I ate a half of a cheese burger and it made me feel so awful!

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of grapefruit! Baby weighs about 10.5 to 11.8 inches and about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces

Milestones for baby Baby's face is fully formed now baby just needs a little extra fat to fill it out.

Baby is listening to your voice and your heartbeat -- and even to loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking.

Best moment this week? Finally being in our new house even though we still have lots of unpacking to do.

Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes you kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? Getting settled into our new house.

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain? 17 pounds

Maternity clothes? Only maternity

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Not so good.

Morning sickness? None

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? Veggies, Rasin Bran, Chocolate

Aversions? Still hate red meat

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of cantaloupe! Baby weighs about 10.5-to-11.8-inch fetus weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces

Milestones for baby Baby's see-through skin is gradually becoming more opaque.

And it's got a new pink glow, thanks to the small capillaries that have recently formed.

Best moment this week? Finally being in our new house even though we still have lots of unpacking to do.

Gender? This week I am guessing girl.

Movement? Yes more during the day now and some at night.

Looking forward to? The Christmas season

How far along? 25 weeks

Total weight gain? 18 pounds

Maternity clothes? Only maternity

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Not that well this week.

Morning sickness? None

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? Veggies, Fresh Salad

Aversions? Still hate red meat

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of cauliflower! During month six, the average fetus measures about 13.6 inches to 14.8 inches and weighs about 1.5 to 2.5

pounds

Milestones for baby Enjoying it's new sense of equilibrium -- it now knows which way is up and which is down. Baby is growing more fat and more hair too!

Best moment this week? Getting to enjoy some time with family

Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? Yes more during the day now and some at night
Looking forward to? Visiting NH for the holidays and hopefully seeing snow.

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain? 19 pounds

Maternity clothes? Only maternity

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Not that well this week.

Morning sickness? None

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? Lots of sweets!

Aversions? Still hate red meat

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of a head of lettuce! It's growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range

Milestones for baby Eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open, eyelashes are now grown, too.

Best moment this week? Getting some time with Liam to enjoy the holidays.

Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? You kick all the time now
Looking forward to? Being with family.

How far along? 27 weeks

Total weight gain? 21 pounds

Maternity clothes? Only maternity

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Not that well this week.

Morning sickness? None

Miss Anything? Not much

Cravings? Anything bad for me this week since we were in NH I ate lots of cheese and sweets!

Aversions? Still hate red meat

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of a head of an eggplant! It's growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range

Milestones for baby Baby's lungs are going through some major developments these days, which (combined with the opening of previously plugged nostrils) means he's now able to practice inhaling and exhaling. The lack of air in your womb means every "breath" is filled with amniotic fluid, but hey -- it's progress.

Best moment this week? Eat, Drink and be Merry in NH it also snowed!!

Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? You kick all the time now
Looking forward to? Going home to NC!

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain? 21 pounds

Maternity clothes? Only maternity

Stretch marks? No new ones

Labor signs? None

Sleep? Not that well this week.

Morning sickness? None

Miss Anything? Sleep

Cravings? Rasin Bran

Aversions? Still hate red meat

How big is baby? Baby F is the size of a head of an eggplant! It's growing in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range

Milestones for baby Baby's lungs are mature enough that, if born right now, she has a pretty good chance of surviving (with help from medical technology). Her skin is still pretty wrinkly (one byproduct of living in amniotic fluid) but will smoothen as fat continues to deposit.

Best moment this week? Going to celebrate with Liam at his school Christmas party.

Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? You kick all the time now
Looking forward to? Christmas!!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Fall New Hampshire Trip

Every fall we try to go to New Hampshire to see Jason's family. This is the latest in October we have ever been and it was what they call peak for tree's changing color. It was so beautiful! Jason's parents used to live beside an apple orchard, but they recently changed it to a pumpkin patch. This made Liam so happy since he loves pumpkins. He calls them punkins it's so cute. The also have a barn and pond near there house that Liam liked walking to everyday. Currently Liam doesn't have a backyard and his grandparents have about 3 acres of land for him to run and play on so you can imagine how much fun he had. While we were there we saw wild turkeys and deer. We also got to enjoy Jason's childhood friend John's wedding. It was a lot of fun and this was Liam's last trip where he got to sit in our lap. The flight up went really well and the flight back was difficult because he had not had a nap! I made an activity bag for the plane for him and on the way up he played with a napkin the whole time!! He did use it on the way back though so it was worth it. Here are some pictures from our trip.