21 WEEKS: ROMANS 8:38-39

Dear my perfect boy,

Each day brings us closer to seeing your perfect face- I tend to wonder (like any expecting mother) who you will be? How perfect will you actually be? My only wish is for you is to be healthy, and I know you will be. I have opted out of getting any extensive tests only to make sure that they will not harm before you are here. Any inperfection will only make you that much more perfect to me. I know very little about you my perfect boy, I know that you are a male, and I know that you are breathing and moving and that is good enough for me... for now.  I am counting down the days until I get to hold you in my arms and rock you to sleep.

The past few days have been quite the adventure - We have been constantly going and going and going, like a small energizer bunny.. We spent the weekend with your grandparents in Lil burn and celebrated the life of your Johnny Pop on Sunday at Mimi's. We enjoyed the company of your cousin Caden and uncle Donald from New Jersey.. They are extremely excited about your existence and the next time we see them, you will be in our arms. I have been feeling really energetic lately and not so drousy like I have in the past- My strong feet that have carried us this past weekend were very sore and swollen. Mommy elivates her legs and takes long bubble baths to reduce the swelling. 

Mommy and Gigi went shopping for you and got the most adorable baby clothes and some amazing new shades to match Mommy and Daddy's

Once we made it home after our very long weekend I spent some time working on DIY onesies for you to wear when you arrive. It was so simple and so much fun making these onesies for you. I am working on many more homemade items to go in your closet.

CRAVINGS:

This week we have been craving LOTS and LOTS of coffee... Iced coffee, hot coffee, and lattes. More Key  Lime pie, Speghetti, and salads on deck.

21 WEEKS- OVER THE HILL

We are finally finished with our first half of pregnancy!!! We celebrated with an entire Pecan Pie :) :) 

131 days (hopefully)!!!! 

Blog Quiz 

How far along?  21 weeks :) Brooks is about the size of a carrot, weighing in at 13 ounces at our Dr. appt last Thurday :) 

Total weight gain/measurements: Gained a total of 2 1/2 lbs.... It feels like a lot more :( 

Maternity clothes: I haven't exactly fallen in love with ANY maternity clothes.. except my Maternity Rockstar Jeggings from Old Navy :)  I have two pairs... Dark Jeans and Bright Red. OMG they are amazing... LOVE LOVE LOVE. Shooting for comfort, maxi dresses, V-neck tees with leggings and Lots of dresses

Stretch marks: Not YET!!!! Thankfully! Keeping my skin extremely hydrated with Vitamin E oil, and Lots of Bio-Oil- I apply both twice a day and then put a layer of regular no scent body butter on top. I have Cocoa Butter but I can't stand the way it smells so I haven't broken it out yet. 

Sleep: I have slept all night, every night... I think a little too much sleep. :)

Best moment this week: I got to spend a lot of time with my honey this week and I have really enjoyed that :) I can't remember what I did two minutes ago much less the "best moment this week" LOL

Miss anything? not being able to go without a bra..

Movement: Lots of movement this week :) Usually at night.. I think that your sleep schedule is way off. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Honestly... any smell makes me queasy

This week has been extremely rough and I have enjoyed having you to talk to.. As my body changes mommy gets very moody.. I have my ups and downs but its always an up when it comes to you.. on days like this we need to refer to Romans 8:38-39 "Dear God, Help me remember that NOTHING can seperate me from you LOVE today!"

I know that once you are old enough to read you will not be interested in reading what mommy did to prepare for you but maybe one day your children will stumble upon this and smile at how perfect and wonderful you were, even before you entered the world. I pray that you are sleeping well my perfect angel. I love you more than words can say :) 

XOXOXO Goodnight, Mommy 

The Moon Of My Life

Dear my perfect baby angel, 

Sorry that I have not posted any updates on what mommy has been up to...

After we found out that you existed mommy and daddy celebrated in Atlanta @ Holeman & Finch - It was magnificent, we were so happy to share that with you. (5 weeks)

Everyday with you so far has been the best day of my life, we have slowly gotten over morning sickness... You made mommy extremely sick but every morning over the toilet meant that you were growing and you were making yourself comfortable in the womb and that is all that mattered to me. Dr. Martin put me on Zofran at 12 weeks because I could not keep any food down and that would have made you sick. I am supposed to take it every 8 hours but I don't like taking something in risk of it harming you. I do eat some sushi though, but only Cali rolls, and I know that you like them because we never get sick off of them. You also LOVE Key Lime Pie, and your Grammy makes the BEST Key Lime Pie. We have eaten two pies this week thus far, and we loved every bite. 

We are 20 weeks today (5-21-13) and we get to see you this thursday (5-23-13), we were supposed to find out what you were then too but we already knew what you were- from the beginning I knew you were going to be a boy. I knew that you would be my only child and that you would without a doubt be a perfect baby boy, and on May 4th 2013 our wishes came true. GG knew an Ultrasound Tech that sneaked us in the hospital to reveal to us just what you were, and mommy and daddy were right all along! You were the most beautiful baby angel that we had ever seen, and will ever see. I could not get enough of how perfect you were. At first, you were very sleepy and you would not move so we could see you. We went to the cafe' at the hospital and had a cup of coffee and went back to see if you were awake. Sure enough you were bouncing around, and I got to see that perfect face. You look just like your daddy, literally spitting image, you have his lips, and his nose and that perfect chin. You had hiccups and you were sucking your thumb, and waiving at us. 

BROOKS LOFTON TEEHAN

You made my heart skip a beat.... literally I was having palpations on May 5-6th and that Monday night daddy made me go to the hospital. They kept us safe there where they monitored our heartbeats and blood pressure- nothing to worry about. The entire hospital trip was worth every second that I got to hear your heartbeat. We went home around 2 AM and we got a phone call at around 7 AM to let us know that your sweet Johnny Pop had passed away in his sleep. I know that as God has both of you together right now that he will teach you all of his ways so you will be able to remind us of him when God hands you over to daddy and I in October. 

Daddy's back with your onesie :)

You have taste buds now, and for a chef father that is a BIG deal- Daddy is always busy working to make sure that he will be able to take care of us but when he is not working he makes sure that we are well fed with something tasty and you always start moving when you hear his voice. I wait all day for him to get home at night because you love him so much already and it makes my heart smile. I talk to you and drink coffee all throughout the day in hopes of feeling a little flutter but the only times I can feel you move is when your daddy is around. I know the feeling little guy, he is my hero too. 

Look how much we have grown so far: 

6 weeks

10 weeks

11 weeks

12 weeks

 13 weeks

14 weeks

15 weeks

16 weeks

17 weeks

 18 weeks

19 weeks 

20 weeks

Mommy loves her sweet Brooks more than anything, I cannot wait to see your perfect face on Thursday!!! Going to eat something good that daddy made for us, sleep well the moon of my life for when you wake you wake will move mountains

XOXOXOXOXO Mommy 

P.S. All things pregnancy related..... Daddy treats me very well :)