35 Months

This winter seems to be the never ending winter....snow, snow, snow. However, it's a good thing our soon to be 3 year old can entertain himself in the house with puzzles, bowling, the I-pad, and of course a few of his favorite movies. This month we are in high gear getting ready for Baby number 2 and Nolan's 3rd birthday party. We are excited for both and know he is going to make a GREAT big brother.

At 35 months Nolan...

• Weighs 30lbs
• Height- 37 1/2 inches
• Wears 2T and 3T clothing and Shoe 7 1/2
• Continues to be a picky eater but will eat Yoplait Yogurt from a cup=success!
• Is excited to be a big brother-he rubs my belly, gives it kisses, and talks about all the things he's going to do when his little brother gets here
• Favorite shows- Peppa Pig, Handy Manny, and the movie Monsters University
• Loves to take showers and baths
• Favorite toys-slinky, alphabet letters, puzzles, remote control cars, balls, and battery operated diggers and trucks
• Loves doing arts and crafts
• Enjoys family movie nights on the weekends-we blow up an air mattress and have snacks-teddy grahams, m & m's, and hershey kisses.
• He loves to help do the dishes, vacuum, laundry, and clean the bathroom
• Had a "big boy" haircut using clippers and scissors
• Things Nolan has said this past month: 
• "Mom, I'm excited for the baby to come!"
• When we are putting him to bed, he holds onto my arm and says, "You're like a balloon and you can't float away. I'm holding you tight."
• "The baby is getting big like me! But he will come out little!"
• When he plays with his slinky, I try to take his picture. He says, "The slinky doesn't have a mouth silly! It can't smile!
• "I'm Mommy, Daddy, and the baby's boy!

• Continues to bring joy to our lives each day!

28 weeks

How far along? 28 Weeks 

How big is the baby? the size of an eggplant

Total weight gain: No clue..maybe 10?

Maternity clothes?  Some regular/some maternity. Leggings are my new best friend.

Sleep:  It is very hard to get comfortable. I have to sleep on my side with pillows everywhere!
Best moment this week: Nolan "kissing" my belly and hearing him talk about his baby brother. He tells me, "He is still growing just like me!"

Miss Anything? Being able to bend down to pick something off the floor, sleep, and not getting to worn out easily.

Movement:Yes

Food cravings:Orange juice, anything sweet

Anything making you queasy or sick:Just random moments of nausea. I am hoping it stays that way!

Gender: boy  =)
 Labor Signs:  nope
Symptoms:Tired, nausea

Belly Button in or out? in 

Wedding rings on or off? on 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Exhausted
Looking forward to: Doing some "baby laundry." =)

I need to take a picture...hopefully I will this weekend!

34 Months

It's hard to believe in just 2 short months we will have a 3 year old! It seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital. I guess in about 3 short months we will be bringing home another little baby and Nolan will officially be a big brother!

At 33 months Nolan...

• Weighs 29.5lbs
• Wears size 2T clothes and 7 shoe
• Continues to be a picky eater...even food he likes he is refusing to eat.
• Favorites-
• Movie-Monsters "University
• Drink-milk
• Food-cereal- Reeses Puffs
• Game-Pop the Pig and Don't Spill The Beans
• Book-8 Silly Monkeys

• Loves to sing and read. He loves to sing along with songs from 'The Sound of Music." He loves the puppets!
• Knows all his letters and sounds, can count to 20 alone, sometimes 30. He is also able to recognize numbers written down 1-9.
• Loves to try to make words with his alphabet letters. 
• Has enjoyed going bowling a few times and enjoys our toy bowling set.
• Went sledding for the first time and loved it!
• Sat on Santa's lap and did great! He told him he wanted toys.
• Continues to bring joy to our lives each day!

24 Weeks

I feel like the first part of this pregnancy went so S-L-O-W (probably because I was extremely sick) and now it has started to pick up the pace a little bit. I also feel like due to life with a toddler that I am not focusing on every little aspect of the pregnancy like I did with Nolan. When I was pregnant with Nolan, I could tell you how many weeks and days I was pregnant. I took pictures every four weeks and documented the growing belly. With this pregnancy, I can't even remember how many weeks I am without looking at my pregnancy app on my phone. I have only taken maybe 4 pictures. I need to get on the ball so I have memories of being pregnant with this little one! (I also took/take a TON of pictures of Nolan...they say when baby number 2 comes you don't take nearly as many...I am hoping that is not true!)

How far along? 24 Weeks 

How big is the baby? the size of an ear of corn

Total weight gain: No clue...at my last appointment I had gained 2 lbs but that is coming off of being down 13 lbs

Maternity clothes?  Some regular/some maternity

Sleep:  I have to now sleep on my side and I dislike it because I am a back sleeper.
Best moment this week: Nolan "kissing" my belly and him feeling the baby kick.

Miss Anything? Being able to bend down to pick something off the floor.

Movement:Yes

Food cravings: Anything sweet

Anything making you queasy or sick:Just random moments of nausea and vomiting daily. Still chewing my ginger gum. On a positive note, I have not worn my nausea bands for a few weeks!

Gender: A BOY!!!!! (We are so excited and thrilled...we thought it would be a girl so we were preparing for a girl even though we both wanted another boy.)
 Labor Signs:  nope
Symptoms:Tired, nausea

Belly Button in or out? in 

Wedding rings on or off? on 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Exhausted
Looking forward to: The new year....it means Baby Wittenwyler 2 will soon be here!

19 Weeks

22 weeks

33 Months

As 2013 draws to an end, I think back to what a wonderful year it has been and how fast Nolan is growing up. In just a few short months he will be a big brother and then off to preschool next year in the fall. Time needs to slow down!

At 33 months Nolan..

• Weighs 29.5 lbs
• Wears size 7 1/2 shoe and size 2T clothes
• Took his first gummy vitamin today (we finally got him to eat fruit snacks this week, so now he can eat a vitamin!)
• Is making progress with eating...slowly but surely.
• Loves to bake and cook with us....if only he would eat the food!
• Amazes us everyday with his vocabulary, complexity of sentences, and the understanding of the world around him. He makes connections and uses similes and metaphors. We still can't believe he is only 2!
• Is beginning to build and read words. (Since he knows all his alphabet letters and sounds, I am able to put letters together and tell him just to say the sounds and blend the word.) He read at, cat, and dog tonight! He will try to put letters together, stretch out the sounds, and then say, "Mommy, that make a word??"
• Went on a "movie date" to Frozen with us and loved it!
• Enjoys playing in the snow-building snow castles, snowmen, and throwing snowballs.
• Loves his bedroom and big boy bed. He stays in bed until 6:40 a.m. on weekdays and 7:30 on the weekends thanks to the Tot Clock!
• Potty training-done. He wakes up dry from naps and overnights. Perhaps when we get a waterproof pad for his queen bed we will lose the diaper for good.
• Favorite movies-Rio, Monsters Inc. and Sound of Music currently
• Favorite phrase- "One more minute!"
• Is very caring and affectionate. He loves to cuddle, asks often if I am feeling well, and likes to do things as a "family." When we were going to the movies he said, "We going as a family!"       
• Loves to sing and dance...all the time!
• Continues to bring joy to our lives each day!
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