Big Hank & Baby Leena updates

Big Hank is almost 1!!
Oh my GOSH!  I cannot believe it,  where has the past year gone?
New things with Henry-
LOVES oranges & anything real people food.  He definitely knows when we are eating something and he doesn't like when he is stuck with mashed up baby food, and we have chicken, potatoes, and veggies.
He LOVES balls!  He is great at playing catch and bouncing them.

Still not crawling or walking... I honestly don't think he will crawl.  He has mastered rolling from A to B.  His balance is fantastic however, so when he decides he wants to walk, he will be cruising.

He love the outdoors!  We have really been spoiled with this great weather.  He plays with his toys on the grass and sometimes takes his nap in the sun.


Baby Leena is just about 25 weeks!  This pregnancy has flown by.  I know it's because I am busy with Henry, and it's been lovely.  With Leena I crave RED meat.  (I maybe eat a bite of steak once a year, if that)  Leena wants steak ALL the time.  It is bizarre.

My only complaint about this pregnancy.... is PUPPS.  It is a very itchy skin rash that only goes away AFTER you have delivered.  There is nothing you can do until then.  I am up every hour making myself not itch.  It is awful!  Mind over Matter though right?  If any of you have remedies, let me know!

Leena is much smaller than Henry, which is quite a relief... we will see if she stays that way.  She is measuring right on schedule if not a tad behind.  Henry measured 2-3 weeks from the get go.  I haven't gotten nearly as big this time around either (fingers crossed)  It has just been easier.

Leena loves hearing Henry talk and laugh.  Henry isn't sure what to think when she kicks his hand. They are going to be best buds!

We can't wait for this semester to be over so we can have Chase to ourselves after work for a few weeks before summer starts up! We are SO blessed to have him as a Husband and Father.  He works so hard to provide for our growing little family.

It's a Girl!

We couldn't be more excited that Henry is getting a little SISTER in July.  Let's be honest, we would've been thrilled if it were a boy too.

Chase and I are having the hardest time thinking of a name for this sweet little girl though.  A bunch on our list-
Alexandra
Lena pronounced Lay-Nah
Penelope
Andi
Scarlett
Libby
Clara

And a bunch more!

I never knew Chase would have such an opinion when picking baby names.  We got lucky with Henry because we both loved it... naming this little girl will be a lot harder!

Henry update-  He is almost 10.5 months old!  He is growing so fast and looks like he is the size of a 2 year old!  

He is wearing 18 months- 2T Clothing!! 

I swear he grows an inch a week, and the more pregnant I become, the heavier he feels!

He still is not crawling.... He is rolling, and scooting backwards, but he can't figure out how to crawl.

It is so frustrating for him, because we know he wants to be moving so so bad, but he just can't figure it out.  He will, hopefully sooner rather than later!

We love him so so much, and feel so blessed that he's ours! 

Get ready for a picture overload!

Little Things

I have clearly been the worst blogger out there.  How hard is it to get on once a month and document recent happenings... super hard I guess.

Henry is almost 10 months old.... WHAT??
He weighs 22 lbs and is 32 inches long!! big BOY!

He is so much fun, and seriously has me laughing with his personality.

He has yet to crawl, he tries and can't figure out how to bring his knees under himself... so instead it looks like he is practicing for the olympics swimming.

He LOVES his walker and his bouncer.

He naps great and is sleeping in his crib really great! (at 7 months he decided he hated his crib, I couldn't take the fight every night so for the past 2 months he has slept in our bed :/)

Crib training is probably the hardest thing I have done as a mom.  Listening to him cry it out that first night about killed me.  He now only cries about 5 minutes and then he's out!

He has gotten sick twice in the past few months.  He has a nasty cold right now and I think he's starting a double ear infection.  He is constantly tugging at his ears. :(

I must say that I become more grateful and more humbled by him daily.  Especially when I am up all night holding him so he can sleep.  It's in the quiet times that I feel so blessed to be his mom.  That I get to be the one rocking him to sleep.  Waking up to his bright smiling face and giggles gets me every time too.

Baby #2 and Henry already play.  Henry will push on my belly, and Baby 2 will kick back.  It's quite comical.

We find out what we are having on valentines day!  We are so excited.  We honestly are happy either way.  I have felt that it's a boy since day 1, but I am so excited to see!  I told Chase I would like a boy 51% and a girl 49%.  haha I think a boy would be great for Henry with them being 14 months apart, but then again... I know a girl would be just as great.  So honestly we will be so happy either way!!

Chase and I have been busy busy.  Chase works full time and then does night school full time.  I just quit working at Nexus... It was bittersweet.  I had been there 2 years and have really enjoyed working there.  I need to be home with Henry during the days though!

That's all I have time for today!

I promise I'll make it a goal to become better at blogging!

Mom of 2 at the age of 22.

Alright, where do I even begin?

In  the middle October when I had missed my period, I knew something was up.  I NEVER miss my period... like EVER!  We waited a good two weeks and took a few at home pregnancy tests that both came up negative.
     I had scheduled an appointment for myself with my doctor because this was so weird for me.  Went to the doctors and everything looked ok, I was NOT pregnant and my thyroid levels were all over the map.  The first time they took my blood, my thyroid was super low.  Second time they tested it it was average.  Third time high.  etc.... ALL OVER THE MAP.
     October 31, we were up at the hospital seeing my sweet Nanny for the last time.  She was on the 10th floor and that elevator ride was awful for me.  I never get car sick, never get motion sickness, I just felt pregnant.  I didn't say anything because I had been into the doctors a few days before and they had confirmed that I was indeed not pregnant.
     November 2, we were up in Salt Lake at my besties wedding.  The dress she had for me to wear as a bridesmaid fit great a few weeks before when I had tried it on last.  I put it on for the reception and boy was it snug!!  I looked as though I had a good baby bump... again not pregnant...  I just thought it shrunk or maybe I had eaten too big a meal the days leading up to it?  always possible!
     When we got home from the reception I decided I had to test one last time, because I felt so nausious!  I went in and not even 20 seconds later did the big "+" appear.  I was in such shock and walked out of the bathroom holding the pee stick and held it up to Chase and said.... "We are pregnant.. AGAIN..." haha I wasn't expecting to be pregnant, the doctor had confimed what I wanted to hear at the time and then how was this possible?  I guess you can call me fertile myrtle??  We were going to try again starting December/January... thinking we wouldn't get pregnant right away... but now works great too!
     We are seriously so excited!   Henry and this little buddy will be a little less than 14 months apart.  Woo... life is about to get CRAZY busy & Crazy FUN!  I have been craving Zofran ;) Fruit pops and meat.. (same as with Henry)  We are due June 22, but they will Induce at least by June 15 if not a week or 2 earlier than that!  Hallelujiah! I am a HUGE fan of inducing.
 
     Enough about that and time for Henry news.
He is now 7.5 months old.... I am in awe because time has no mercy when you are a parent.
He is now wearing 18 month clothing and that bearly fits!  He is so long and looks like a 2 year old.
 He LOVES all food.  He especially loves sharing popcycles with me and snuggling in bed watching Mickey Mouse.
He went to Michigan a couple weeks ago on his first airplane ride and he was a champ!  He only cried after we had landed in Michigan because he was bored of sitting and waiting!  He was born to travel.
He has crawled a few times, but has no interest in it... I am just fine with that!
He LOVES his walker and cruised backwards in it.  He hasn't figured out how to go forward yet.
He absolutely loves his puppies... espcially lulu!  HE loves giving her hugs and kisses!
He is such an easy going baby.  We are extremely blessed.
The past 2 weeks he has decided that he hates his crib?!?  Where did that come from?  He has loved it up until this point.  He used to sleep from 9-6 without waking up.  Now he will sleep in his crib until 2 and he wakes up wanting food and wont sleep unless he's in our bed.... HELP!

We feel so blessed with our lives.  We both believe that God has a plan and to just go with the flow.  Everything always works out,  It's amazing what a little faith and doing what is right can do.

Much Love-
Adams Family

Pictures will come tomorrow!

5 Months!

Henry is now 5 Months Old.... again WHERE DOES TIME GO??

Henry AMAZES me.  He truly teaches me something new each day.

He has started teething sooo bad... It hurts me to see him so uncomfortable and in so much pain.  Thank Goodness for tylenol!!

Henry is like a little vacuum when it comes to food.  If it is edible, it is going in and down without question or hesitation.  He is such a clean eater that I don't use bibs over half the time.  He LOVES oatmeal with fruit.  He loves squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, bananas, apples, prunes, etc... (like I said, if it's edible- he will devour it!)

Henry LOVES to go in the tub.  His new thing is to splash and splash all by himself.  I fill the tub a few inches and put him in, and he goes to town with his toys!

He really enjoys his bumbo and his new walker.

He could watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Little Einsteins ALL DAY LONG!

He is just the happiest, sweetest baby, and I am still not sure how I got so lucky to be his momma!

Recent happenings in our life!