More closeup faces of Joanna

Showing off Joanna's two pearly white teeth

I've noticed that I have never captured and showed you

Joanna's teeth. So today, I decided to take pictures.

Here you'll see that she's done eating.

I'm just about to get ready to make her smile...

Ta-da!

Take a peek at Joanna's two bottom yet pearly white teeth.

I was tickling her to keep her smiling.

My baby girl is 10 months

Yep, she's 10 months now.

It's really hard to get her to smile.

Let's try again...

Come on baby girl...

Okay, this will do!

Week 17

Yesterday's check-up went as usual. Filled in papers and waited for the nurse. Did urine and blood tests. I really hate needles!! A good thing, Matt tried distracting me (he actually made me laugh) from thinking too much about getting my blood drawn with that sharp-yet-evil-pointy-pokey-thing. What?? At the moment, that's the best I can describe that needle. Ugh! Afterwards, my right arm (where I got my blood drawn) was sore all day. I carried Joanna's diaper bags and my purse over that same arm. No wonder? Oh and...we even got to hear the baby's heart beat. The nurse said the my baby's heartbeat is really good. She used a doppler thingy to help look for the heartbeat and the neat thing is that I remember to put my hand on the doppler to feel the vibration of the baby's heartbeat. I've never forgotten my first experience in doing so. Yes, I've gained about 8 pounds. I kind of feel a little bit bigger than I did the first time. My arms looks fat-Ter. Blech.

A good thing, we were able to schedule another appointment for the sonogram on August 15th. Hopefully, we'll be able to find the sex of the baby. I'm looking forward to finding out whether it's a boy or another girl. I wouldn't mind either.

2nd pregnancy photo: week 16

First of all, I wanted to make this known... I give thanks to my Heavenly Father for his provision! Of course, I do worry at times and I know I shouldn't. To make a long story short, I haven't seen a doctor yet since I found out I was pregnant (4 months ago). The only thing I did was took a home pregnancy test. Crazy, I know. But having no insurance = a worrisome mommy. But let me tell you some wonderful news... the great news is how God revealed to me that He will meet our every needs and WOW, He sure did! Thank you Lord!!! I shed some happy tears. Oh me of little faith!! I don't normally share stuff like this but because it came with a blessing, I just had to. Who wouldn't share any blessings coming from the Father above?! It's a constant reminder that He cares.

Anyway, I was able to set an appointment here in Missouri on August 1st. I am told I will only have a blood test done with a nurse. What's with that? Why can't I have a sonogram? The lady on the phone said it has to be approved by the doctor. Won't I see a doctor? All I know is that I'll be seeing a nurse to do some blood tests. I'm hoping that all go well and that at least the nurse can listen to the baby's heartbeat. You know, at 18 weeks (pregnant with Joanna) I was able to find out the sex of my baby. But this visit, I was told they don't do sonogram the first visit. Really? Come on. Great, now I will have to wait. Ugh. My patience is killing me. I want to find out! Don't you want to know too?? If you think of me, pray for me and the baby. I know there's power in prayers. I believe I am now 17 weeks.

Well, guess what? I am back to taking my week by week pregnancy photos. I am behind but plan to keep up with it. This photo was taken on July 24th. (I was 16 weeks then.) If you are wondering how I know, I did some research online. I used a pregnancy calculator to find out my due date. I went to http://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy-due-date-calculator

It asked me the first day of my last period which is March 31st. Then I click on to calculate my due date. Voila! There you'll see the date of when I am due. (it says it is on or around January 5th) :)

As for how I am feeling... I am feeling the same as I did with my first pregnancy. Yes, I do not have morning sickness. The only differences now is that I am showing more than I did the first time and I even felt the baby move earlier than my first pregnancy! This baby moves... a lot!! I look pretty big at this 16 weeks than I did my first 16 weeks (with Joanna)!

Month of July photos

Joanna wasn't feeling good and in this picture Matt is signing "poor baby".

Giving her some water in a straw.

This is the only picture I took of her on the Fourth of July.

Oh yeah! Love me some cheese puffs.

Can't get enough.

Mommy, I don't smile well with your flash.

See? I'm trying but I'm telling you...it's too bright.

I want a nap!

I'm tired mommy.

A friend gave Joanna some clothes that I believe

were styles in the 70s and 80s.

Don't you recognized this outfit?

From back in the days?? I do!!

(More to come)

Love visiting daddy at work.

I get to play with his pencil.

Nope, sure ain't letting that pencil go!

Video-Joanna crawling

It's true! She's finally what you call "mobile"! Uh huh, I mean she's crawling just about everywhere.

Oh yeah and she's making me somewhat tired but that ain't all since this is going to be ongoing with the coming of the second baby. Yikes! I know I'm going to be one busy momma having two babies! Well...go me!

Right now, I'm constantly on the go go go just chasing Joanna here and there. Oh what fun! And oh! She's now able to clap and wave...you'll see!