21 Weeks

Hello my little banana! We are doing some serious nesting around here. We want to be sure that we are organized, clean and maximize the use of our space before you get here. This week we got our carpets cleaned and made an appointment to get our garage floor epoxyed so we can use it like a playroom. When Daddy and I moved into our house we thought it was huge, and we would never outgrow it. Now, almost 3 kids later, our 2056 square feet are filled to the max. We are also getting our family room and dining area re-done next week to add some color and freshen things up. We want everything to look great for your arrival : ) ! (Really....I know that there will be little time to get things like this done after you are born and there are 3 kiddos running around the house!)

We are planning to move sometime within the next couple years, but in the meantime you and Carson are going to share a room. I think it is going to be a good experience, although I am a bit nervous about the adjustment for Carson. We are hoping to make the changes to his room before you come so he has some time to get used to it. You are going to have an ocean/beach themed room. Carson's bedding is surfboards with shark sheets and sharks and sea creatures on the wall. Your bedding is going to coordinate, but with a more baby theme. You are going to have whales. I think the whale bedding is adorable! It is mostly periwinkle blue, navy blue and a little red and green.

20 Weeks

Today was a fun day! I am now 20 weeks pregnant, which feels like a big milestone, and we got to have our anatomy scan today. First of all, we are so happy that you are a healthy little guy! During this ultrasound they look at every little part of your body, including the individual chambers of your heart. Daddy, as you will soon learn, is a bit of a worrier, especially when it comes to health. He was very nervous during the ultrasound and kept making sure that you were looking healthy and had all your fingers and toes. The sonographer told us that you were very healthy, and instead we should worry about what a wiggle worm you are! She said you are an active little one. There wasn't much surprise there since your siblings were the same way, especially Carson. We got some cool pictures that I will try to scan, including one of your little foot. Also, it was great to confirm that you are a boy! That would have been quite a shock!

Making Friends Already

I remember when I was younger my mom would say, "They were friends before they were born" and I always thought that sounded funny. Now it makes perfect sense. Brooke "knew" most of her good friends right now before she was born, meaning that the moms were friends when they were pregnant. Well today you met a new friend while in utero. Dax Reardon was born yesterday and I loved visiting with him and his Mama & Daddy in the hospital. He has such a sweet little face and looks a lot like his brothers. I am going to want you to spend lots of time with him because I know he will be a kind, polite, and smart boy just like his two big brothers, Zachary & Christian.

I must mention that you also already have a girlfriend. Little Miss Emme Donnelley is just about the cutest little thing in the world. I love any snuggle time I get with her. She is just as beautiful as her big sister, Clare, and her mama and she is a good little baby. She can teach you a thing or two as well. I just hope she is okay with going out with younger boys!

19 Weeks

Hello my little Papaya! You are definitely moving around now, and it is so cool to feel. I am at such an exciting and fun part of pregnancy now. Daddy and I are still trying to figure out your name. Right now these are the names in the mix: Cooper, Conner, Garret, and now Brayden. We went to the anatomy ultrasound today and got to see all your body parts. You were moving around a lot and the sonographer told us we should be worried about your strong will and stubbornness. It looks like you will fit right in with this family! It was also confirmed that you are definitely a boy. We got lots of pictures, including a really cool one of your ear. It is so nice to know that you are a happy, healthy growing boy in there!

18 Weeks

Hello my little sweet potato! The fruit/vegetable this week is a little more fitting since Grams sometimes called up sweet potato growing up and I do the same with Carson & Brooke. I am feeling great these days! Of course I get tired and at times my back hurts, but other than that I have nothing to complain about. This is my favorite part of pregnancy! I love that I have a big pregnant belly now and it is clear to strangers that I am expecting and not just chubby around the middle. I am starting to exercise again too, which makes me feel better. Your brother and sister started preschool this week so it is giving me some peace & quiet and time to get errands done. I am excited to have to get organized and prepared for your arrival. I know with 3 kids there will be little time to get things accomplished. Then once you arrive it will be so nice to have Tuesday and Thursday just the two of us. I can't wait for that special time we will have together. I already love you so much!

17 Weeks

Hello my little onion! I am still feeling good, and I'm enjoying a pretty relaxing weekend. Daddy and Carson are in Utah so it is just me and Brooke this week. We had a fun and busy beginning to our week traveling to Orange County, LA, Santa Barbara, and an overnight trip to Disneyland. The last few days we have been at home and Brooke has been sleeping in and I have been napping and reading during her long naps. The days are certainly less exhausting with just one child. I can only imagine how crazy busy life will be after you arrive and there are three kiddos in this family. As much as I love the relaxing, I really love the craziness and fun of a big family and I can't wait to be a family of 5!

16 Weeks

Hi my little avocado! I am 16 weeks now, and I am finally feeling pretty good. The nausea is much less now and I am starting to get some more energy. Hooray!! Daddy and I have been talking a lot about your name. Our top picks are Garrett, Wyatt, Conner, and Cooper. It looks like your name is going to be Cooper! I think it is such a cute name and I love the way Carson, Brooke, and Cooper all have similar letter sounds in them (c/k and r). I think they all sound great with the last name Szekeres. Other big news...I started feeling you "flutter" in my tummy the day before I turned 16 weeks. It was such a cool feeling! I can't wait to start feeling you move around more and to kick.