Happy New Year 2011 and 24 weeks

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011

Today is the start of the New Year and I brought it in with Charley. Laying on the couch and waiting for the count down to begin but I ended up falling asleep on the couch with my apple juice in my wine glass and pretending to have a little fun. Not believing that I would actually bring in the New Year by myself but not really because you were in my tummy, so I wasnt alone afterall.  It was a little sad but I eventually got over it after I fell asleep because nothing would change the moment that I was in.

Not only is today New Year's Day but I am also 24 weeks. So exciting to know Charley will be here in 16 weeks. Time is flying so fast and I cannot wait to see you. I just organized all of your items and it's so exciting to see everything you have so far. You've been kicking a lot lately and I notice you love music.

I just wanted to wish you a Happy New Year 2011 baby girl and 24 weeks in developing into a beautiful little girl. I have an appointment on Tuesday and I cannot wait to hear your heartbeat.

I love you very much and cannot wait to spend the rest of my days with you!

My precious little butterbean

Charley Olivia...I love you so much. I cannot wait to see your beautiful little face, ten little fingers and toes and hopefully a head full of hair.

You are my little miracle baby and I truly mean it.

Feeling you kick every day makes me smile.

I am laying here talking to you and letting you know everything is going to be alright.

I love you my precious little butterbean....you mean the absolute world to me.

♥ Mommy

The things I've learned through pregnancy:

1. I've learned that every little thing you can possibly think of or do can make you cry
2. I've learned that people give you their opinions on pregnancy even when you don't ask
3. I've learned that everyone will not be happy about your pregnancy as much as you are
4. I've learned that everything seems so far away
5. I've learned that a nap is a must but you seem to never take them
6. I've learned that even knowing your pregnant and not even showing you can still park in the expecting mother parking spot :0)
7. I've learned that when you buy maternity jeans that the hips are always wide and they always sag in the front, why? I don't know.
8. I've learned that everything Buttercup does for me needs to be appreciated
9. I've learned that even though my appts for check up's are minor Buttercup will always be there even if it's to check the va-jay-jay.
10. I've learned that people get so upset when others rub their belly but I don't mind it at all. Just don't touch my shirt if it's white!
11. I've learned that when you go potty, the pee sounds so much thicker, louder, and sprays everywhere. lol.
12. I've learned that even though you say something about your baby in the tummy someone will always have to disagree with what you feel or say it's too early
13. I've learned that always being hungry is quite alright because now I have an excuse
14. I've learned that not everyone will make you happy and little things will begin to bother you
15. I've learned that you tend to lose your hearing and mind (forgetting where you've put something or what you were doing last)
16. I've learned that most people don't care what you have to say when it comes to your baby
17. I've learned that even though he leaves for work and will come back home it still sad being alone and him not being around for 8 hours or more. Makes me cry.
18. I've learned that being to emotional cannot be blamed on pregnancy to some people.

Finally

  19.    I've learned that no one will love my child more than me and her daddy ...but especially me!         

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Charley Olivia...you are in mommy's tummy kicking away. It was a great day for mommy and you because she received so many baby items. From a bassinett, to bedding sheets, toys, bath items, baby bag and more. You are so blessed to have such two caring grandparents...they love you so much.

Mommy got so excited when you started kicking and called everyone over to feel. Grandma, your auntie Lanka, and cousin Nessa all felt you kick today and all they could do was smile.
You are mommy's precious little gift and she cannot wait to hold you in her arms.

Auntie Lanka, Mommy, and Cousin Nessa

Uncle Charlie and mommy

You are mommy's little miracle

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I love you baby girl. Mommy is and will always be here for you.

♥ Mommy.

What a kicker?!!

On 12/12/2010 mommy felt you kick. Just laying on the couch watching a movie, she felt you kick while her hand was placed on her tummy. Daddy felt you kick on 12/13/2010. Mommy and daddy looked at each other and smiled. What an amazing feeling!!!

Mommy and daddy were so excited to feel you kick but now you're getting a little carried away. Mommy can hardly sleep at night with all your kicking. She still loves you!!! :0)

Mommy is going to write a few things she's surprised about during pregnancy:

I am surprised of how happy I was to know I was finally pregnant
I am surprised to know you can grow over night
I am surprised how big my tata's got
I am surprised how huge nipples can grow..lol. TMI
I am surprised of how long my hair has gotten since becoming pregnant with you
I am surprised of how much my belly gets in the way
I am surprised how toothpaste made me sick
I am surprised how sensitive my skin has become since having you in my tummy
I am surprised how mexican food is my favorite
I am surprised how hard it is to put on shoes and jeans
I am surprised how shaving has become a very hard task
I am surprised how constipated pregnancy can make you
I am surprised how much I rub my belly all day
I am surprised by the length of my fingernails
I am surprised by the amount of love I receive from family and friends
I am surprised by the people that have completely disappeared now that I am pregnant
I am surprised by the amount of food I eat and don't really gain weight
I am surprised of how fast you're growing and your arrival date isn't far way
I am surprised of how feeling your kicks makes me feel at ease
I am surprised by the moments when I don't feel you kick or move, it makes me worry
I am surprised by the amount of times I must get up and go to the restroom
I am surprised by the love I have for you and you're not even in my arms yet
I am surprised of how you already come first...I will not get me something bc I think of the things I could buy you
I am surprised of how much hair is growing every where and seems a little thicker lol
I am surprised of how much I am surprised

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I am not surprised by daddy and his love he has for both you and me
I am not surprised that every time daddy places his hand on my tummy you kick away
I am not surprised by grandma and her favorite stores are now Buy Buy Baby and Babies R Us
I am not surprised by the amount of baby stuff I have already for you Charley from Grandma


We love you Charley Olivia.

♥ Mommy

Butterbean is a.....

~GIRL~

On November 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., mommy and daddy went to an ultrasound appointment to see how you were doing and to see if you were a boy or girl. As mommy and daddy sat in the waiting room and filled out paper work they began to get anxious. A lot of pregnant women every where possibly waiting on their ultrasounds as well. As mommy was sitting there and daddy was playing with his new phone, she began to get nervous because of the long wait and used the ladies room immediately... to their surprise they were called back immediately. Mommy and daddy looked at each other with amazement and went to straight the to their door as the nurse called mommy's name. "Go to the right, Room 5 please, straight ahead," nurse stated. When mommy and daddy got into the room daddy gave mommy a kiss and said he was excited. They waited less than a minute for the nurse to come back in and she immediately sat down and got to work on mommy's tummy.

The thoughts that were going through mommy's head were nervous thoughts. She just wanted to make sure everything was alright and wanted to hear the great news of what she was having and if you were healthy.

Ultrasound lady began to play with mommy's tummy shaking it up and trying to make you move. The nurse call you squirt many times throughout the process. She detailed everything so mommy and daddy could fully see what she was seeing. Mommy and daddy thought it was so amazing. Then she asked if they would like to know the gender and of course they said yes. They were anxious and couldn't wait another day.

Snapping pictures as mommy and daddy smiled...She said "It's a Girl." Mommy and daddy looked at each other and mommy started to cry. She was so amazed finding out you were a little girl by the name of Charley Olivia that they've picked out since the beginning. Time to think PINK!!! So amazed, they thought you were a boy this entire time. Sorry Charley. As the excitement continued the u/s was complete and the nurse gave mommy and daddy lots of pictures of you. They couldn't stop looking at them and then made the next appointment to see you again. Mommy and daddy got into the car and she started calling everyone.

EXCITED, EXCITED, EXCITED

This is what you look like:

Mommy and daddy love you so very much and cannot wait until the day you arrive.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Mommy went to grandma and grandpa's house to see the family. They were so excited to know you were a girl and that you were healthy. They immediately made sure mommy ate after driving all night. Mommy woke up early. Grandma and Grandpa made breakfast for her with a tall glass of orange juice. Then mommy went to class and helped grandma in the kitchen. Mommy was in charge of homemade cornbread...she did such a great job for her first time. She can't wait to make it again. Family and friends over, the entire house full, grandma whipped up some great dishes with the help of her daughters and they all chowed down. Mommy made sure she ate enough for you. Mommy hasn't been very happy lately and the number one person that makes her happy the most is you Charley. She now lives and breathes for you every moment, every day.

She will be the best mommy she can be for you regardless of anything she may go through...

Forever and Always

♥ Mommy

P.S. You look so beautiful in your ultrasound pictures Charley.

Butterbean, do you know....

When mommy is upset? Do you know what she is thinking? Do you know when mommy is sad? Do you know when mommy is happy? Do you know when mommy is crying? Do you know when mommy is miserable? Do you know when mommy is stressed? Do you know when mommy is depressed? Do you know when mommy feels she can't go another day? Do you know when mommy feels alone? Do you know when mommy is mad? Do you know when mommy is yelling at Teddy :0)? Do you know mommy really can't sing but she tries? Do you know when mommy is tired? Do you know when mommy is hungry? Do you know when mommy is about to get sick? Do you know mommy really wants to meet you? Do you know mommy talks to you every day? Do you know mommy prays for you every single day? Do you know mommy talks about you all the time? Do you know mommy is trying to do the best she can with everything on her plate? Do you know mommy cannot wait to find out if your a precious little girl or a handsome little boy? Do you know mommy can visually see what you look like? Do you know mommy will never let you go? Do you know mommy's tummy is getting bigger and bigger? Do you know mommy doesn't want stretch marks? Do you know when mommy doesn't like to look at her body in the mirror anymore? Do you know when mommy feels fat? Do you know when mommy doesn't feel as pretty? Do you know when mommy found out she was having you she cried so much? Do you know mommy loves you so much already?

♥ Mommy

P.S. Mommy is not having a good day but thinking about you makes her feel better. I love you!