Gracias & 18 weeks :D

A huge, supercalafragilisticexpialadocious *thank you* for the thoughtful & heartfelt calls/texts/emails/facebook love on my Birthday yesterday:o) Even though I couldn't celebrate with my faves, it was still a wonderful day. The sun even came out which was what I think I needed the most! I took it easy in the morning and watched Northpoint church online with the furbabies (makes me miss ATL!), and then headed to the Yard to catch the O's game and say goodbye to Matt before he took the train to New York. I think I saw him all of 5 minutes during the entire day, but we will get to have some QT this weekend. Patience is not my virtue but it is something that God is teaching me more each day! We made an awesome comeback and won the game, which was very exciting! Then a few of the girls and I enjoyed some dinner and cake, they were so sweet since it was such last minute planning. Aren't those the best get-togethers though? Random & spontaneous, I love it :o)

I'm adopting these questions from a friend's blog, since I think its a great way to reflect and fun to see how each answer changes from week to week. So here goes!

How Far Along?: 18 Weeks!

Total Weight Gain: I think the last time I was at the Dr I was 130? So maybe 6-8 pounds? I feel like I fluctuate so much day to day

Any Baby Preparations? Um, this is a sore subject since I have many friends that are due around the same time as me and already have their entire freaking nurseries done! Sadly that will not be my story but it is okay! I can prepare in other ways :o) I have started researching nursery looks/ideas that I like and that makes me happy. I plan on registering sometime soon for some necessities/goodies.

Clothing Situation: My go-to's are workout clothes, but that is nothing new, haha. When I have to wear normal clothes I am reaching for leggings since it is still cold here and the adorable long tops that my sweet Daniele sent me in the mail last week. The box contained a smorgasbord of multiple friends' maternity clothes, so thank you so much Daniele, Emily & Christina!

Any Appointments? None this week, next will be on Tuesday, May 8th for my 20.

Bodily Changes: Belly is definitely growing. I notice it mainly when I rest my hand on my stomach in the morning while I'm still in bed. Its defying gravity!

Sleep: I'm sleeping well, I've been so tired because of my cold. Definitely don't want to wake up in the mornings, but that is nothing new either ;o) I have been having some weird dreams and having to get up to pee all of the time, but that is pretty normal for me non-pregnancy as well. I guess I'm just high maintenance.

Best Moment(s) of the Week: Finding out what Baby Wieters was on Thursday :o) And seeing Emily & Hadley! It was so thrilling to know for sure, and also to see Matt's excitement he had been harboring! The ultrasound was amazing too, seeing him move and his little hands and feet was incredible. Each appointment they change so much.

Miss Anything? Drinking, lol. And running without feeling discomfort.

Movement: Feeling more and more each day. Usually at night while I am sitting still on the couch, which is a rarity for me!

Food Cravings: Nothing super strong where I absolutely have to have it, but I've been in the mood for fresh/sauteed veggies, Middle Eastern or any ethnic food with lots of flavor, and a sweet indulgence after dinner :o) Oh yes, and bubble tea!

Anything Making You Queasy? Nope, not really

Gender: BOY!!!

Mood: Emotional. The littlest things make me tear up. I broke down today and started crying in my meeting with the BARCS Director, thankfully she has been preggo and understands! Thats a story for another day. I also almost started crying walking by the athletic fields where there was a little league co-ed game going on...I was smiling and so happy to see little kiddos and then so overcome with emotion I wanted to weep! Pass the tissues.

Looking forward to: Boston trip and seeing my awesome hubby and Tara!

Hope everyone had a great Monday!

Love, Ria

Welcome Friends, again :o)

Hello dear ones! Here I am again, attempting to write on a more consistent basis :o) Except this time there is even more incentive to keep you guys updated, with little Wieters impending arrival :o) Matt and I could not be more thrilled & feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be proud parents! It is still sometimes so surreal to me, but is becoming more and more real with each jab in my belly! Baby W is already an active little guy, Matt says he must be like his momma and not able to sit still :o)

I have had on my to-do list to blog for the past 2 months, and debated upon starting a new page or just picking back up where I left off, let's see, a year ago!?! lol. So here is MnMDub, with a new fresh title. Glad that I can change it whenever I want, since my decisiveness has been all over the board! As I sit here writing this, it marks my 3rd date night with the couch, my computer, and the O's game on TV (and the snoozing furbabies surrounding me :o)). Matt and I have been battling a stubborn cold that has been passed around the team--its like one big family so everyone is bound to get it at some point, right? Feeling under the weather but mainly trying to rest up so that Baby W doesn't bear the brunt of it. I don't know how the hubbs does it, he has been so strong with playing every night and then comes home and is just as tired and sniffly as I am. He is a toughie, that is for sure :o) Glad I have his unconditional support to cheer him on from the warmth of inside, especially since it has been so cold and rainy...not my cup of tea! He leaves tomorrow for NY and I will join him in Boston on Thursday for the weekend. Excited to head to Bean-town where we will have an off day together and a day game on Saturday, where we will be able to go to dinner! Hopefully with dear friends :o) Praying that the weather warms up for a beautiful trip.

So, to get back to what everyone has been asking me for: Belly pics! I will try to sum up the past couple months in this introductory post :o) I did miss the 13th week, but I guess that's okay because of the unlucky number, lol. At least that is what I am rationalizing in my head :o) Enjoy

17 weeks- pardon my PJ's and post shower hair

16 weeks- in Chicago

15 weeks- Happy Easter!

14 weeks- at home in FL

12 weeks- at home in FL

Its crazy for even me to see the transformation in pictures :o) I will be sure to take one soon for our 18 week. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend, sending lots of love from Baltimore! xoxo