The buildup!

Well the excitement is definitely beginning to build around the Arroyave household. Knowing, and being able so see Annalise's room is beginning to drive home a very important point.  Pretty soon it will not longer be just the two of us!  I'm finding it hard to express in words but I cannot wait!  The other day at home group for church I got to hold one of our friends' newborn girl and it was awesome.  She fell asleep in my arms while holding on to my hand.  Then this past weekend I went down to Austin to work some races our team was putting on.  It was great to catch up with the team and meet some new faces.  The best part of the weekend however was listening to 2 new dads talk about their newborns.  I could just sense their joy and it really fired me up! I was thinking to myself, "why do we have 3 more months, why not next week?!"  I know, be careful what you ask for because I'm kind of enjoying my sleep and last days of freedom, but I am ready.  I am really looking forward to the next few weeks where I will be home for the entire weekend.  here are some races I will be doing but they are local and will not have me away from Christen and Annalise at night.  It was becoming extremely difficult to be away from my family week after week.  It will also be nice to get to attend church on a regular basis again.  I hope you enjoyed reading!

25 Weeks and HER NAME!

I can't believe Spring Break is here! From here, the rest of the school year always flies by. Last weekend we took the dogs to the dog sitter and drove down to Austin for the weekend. Of course the one weekend I choose to come watch Mario race, I get sick. I was miserable to whole time! Monday, we both decided to take off work so I could go to the doctor and so Mario could rest up and take me. He also needed to get the car checked out because we suspected the alternator was going out in our car. Tuesday morning comes along and Mario was running a fever and having all those nasty symptoms of the stomach bug. So once again he was out another day. Nonetheless, an eventful week. 

Best Part: Getting to see how big Annalise is getting...Annalise? you might be asking??

Annalise Arroyave

Folks, we have a name! Well kind of...Mario doesn't want a middle name but I do, so we're still working through those minor details :) But this is a start! People keep asking, "are you going to call here Ann or Anna?" and my answer is No. I don't know why, but I love the full name Annalise but am not a huge fan of Ann or Anna, so if I do end up shortening her name, it will probably be Lise.

Last Monday we went in for another sonogram to see if my placenta moved up and sure enough it Did! She is getting so big. It is crazy to compare the sono pictures from 6 weeks ago and now. She definitely was a little blurrier just because of less room but things I learned: She loves having her left hand by her face! Both times, this is where it was been. Her right hand is always laying so comfortably on her chest. Mario things she is going to be a Lefty like him. We also got a straight on shot of her face. I know it is skeletal, but if you compare it to Mario's baby picture, it's the EXACT same shape. I'll have to post pics so you can see! She might be looking like her Daddy. I can't wait to schedule the 3D/4D sono this week! I know some people want to be surprised when it comes to knowing what they're baby looks like but I don't! I love just seeing her in my womb and just being in amazement of God's little being that He created and how Amazing the whole process is. Plus, I'm the crazy girl who wants to read the ending of the book first just so I know what happens. Can't wait! 

As I'm tying this I realize that my belly is not flat and the computer can no longer just sit there...crazy how you don't even think about small things you can't do anymore! I will also be putting a bar of soap (thank you danielle for the tip) under my sheets tonight in hope of never experiencing charlie horses at night like I've been experiencing! We'll see if it works!

I'll be posting pics soon!

How far along?   25 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 14 pounds
Maternity clothes? Pants
Stretch marks? No 
Sleep: Toss and turn a lot but I'm still sleeping really well!
Best moment this week:  Seeing Annalise

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? being able to just bend over...this is a new challenge!
Movement: We have a night owl on our hands:) 

Symptoms: Round ligament pain, Acid reflex, charlie horses that kill my calve muscles.  
Food cravings: No
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet:  Yes

Gender prediction: I asked the tech this week if she was still a girl....YUP

Labor Signs: No 
Belly Button in or out? In but about to pop out...it's sensitive!  
Wedding rings on or off? On 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Both

Looking forward to: registering with 2 good friends in Waxahachie and working on the nursery with my husband and best friend this week!