Self Portrait :)

So I took this last night and thought it was just halarious. I was thinking how I hadn't done a belly shot this week....the last picture I posted was me at 38 weeks - anyways, I'm about to pop. Oh....and Danyelle, I've gained 23 lbs so far, not 20. So halarious because I gained exactly 23 lbs with Brady too. And I don't think she's actually 8 lbs yet I just made that up. But, the ultrasound lady did say that if he go full term that the baby would probably be over 8 lbs....guess we'll see.

39 Weeks

It's so funny looking at your belly and seeing your baby's foot jutting out of your side. My friend Havala said to me yesterday " Can you just believe that there is a 7 lb baby in you right now?" I told her that,yes, I indeed could believe it. Not that I've lost sight of the "miracle" but I definitley DO feel that there is a human being in my body and I'm FULLY ready to get her out of there!!!! The nightly bathroom sessions, not being able to find a good position to sit or lay down down....feeling tired and not being as productive as I would like have all played a toll on my mind and spirit for sure. At the same time, the other part is that i just am ready to see her face and have her as a part of our family.
The doctor on Thursday said that I was 2 cm and about 60% of a 3rd cm dilated, so at least there is progress. I still have a week left until my due date though and I would appreciated it if yall would pray that I could start labor at home instead of being induced. It's just a desire of my heart - if I go over the doctor only gives one week before inducing.

Waiting

I'm 37.5 weeks along now and I'm getting very anxious to meet our baby girl. I was wishing she would come in my own timing and then I realized that God has her birthday already picked out so I need to just be patient and perseveer these last couple of weeks. According to the ultrasound last week she was 6 lbs already so they think she will weigh around 8 lbs if she goes to the full 40 weeks.

33 weeks

I went to the doctor and everything looks fine. I've gained 20 lbs!!!! So, I guess I'm on track with the same as I was for Brady but for some reason I feel like 20 is a lot. Anyways, we talked about the birth plan and I go back in 2 weeks.

32 weeks and then some

Here is me in my 7 am glory. Hard to believe I only have 6-8 weeks left...hopefully!!! I SOOO don't want to overcook. I'm hoping she'll come earlier then later because yall - I'm tired of being pregnant. I enjoyed my pregnancy with Brayden so much but with baby girl I just feel like I can't REALLY enjoy it. Maybe it's because I've already done everything before so it's not really new anymore. For instance, Brayden's room is already set up so I don't have a nursery to decorate....most things I already have for her and people just don't get as hyped about baby # 2 like the do when it's the 1st baby. I like to feel her move but it keeps me awake and I need to sleep so I can be alert for Brayden. Also, my entire spine feels bruised from my neck to half way down my back.
So with all that complaining out of the way, I do know that every baby is special and I do count her as special and unique, I'm looking forward to meeting my little Miss....but for now I'm just worn out!

31 weeks

I realize this isn't a good one of my belly since the dress hides it a lot. I will be getting one taken this weekend I just keep forgetting. I'm 31 weeks now and doing fine. I have cramps down low and my thighs are aching so I guess the ol' body is preparing to deliver number 2. I'm not scared about it so far but I know closer to time the jitters will set in.

28 Weeks

Sorry this picture is a little blurry. As you can see, I am now quite rounded. People keep commenting on how I'm all belly... I feel like it. I measured my stomach and it's 37 inches right now so I guess I've grown a total of 10 inches. My back hurts a lot, more then when I was expecting Brady and i got a vericose vein this time. So....besides that all has been well but I'm ready to get her out!!! I still have 3 months left but I'm so anxious to meet her and see Brady's response - I'm just looking forward to the time of year she's going to be born. I LOVE the fall and I always decorate a lot and bake, hopefully I'll be up to doing that stuff. I look forward to the smell of cinnamon and ginger and having a new baby to cuddle, and a two year old to laugh with,

14 weeks left!!!

I can't believe I only have 14 weeks left.....when I was in school this would have seemed like eternity...now it feels like - well, REALLY fast! I don't keep track of time since I hardly even have to look at a calender. When I was working I had to look at the date everyday, now I seriously only know the date maybe one day out of the week. Yikes!
My next appointment in August I'll be doing the glucose test....yuck. My appointment on Friday went really great except that I had to get up from the waiting room 3 times due to my bladder.:) I've gained 13 lbs total so the doctor said that was right on target...13 lbs in 26 weeks. I tried to talk him into letting me have another ultrasound but I still have to wait until 36 weeks...now for some reason THAT feels like an eternity.

26 Weeks

Here's the belly....definitely sticks out and my back sways. Anyhoo, I have to stats to tell you because I haven't really been watching my weight as closely as I use to. I am going to the doctor tomorrow so maybe I'll write more then. My back has been aching a lot lately and I'm getting up at least twice in the night to visit the bathroom....sleepless nights are already upon me. :)

25 weeks

Okay, so I'll get a picture soon as I'm not struttin' around in my sweats. Funny how I don't actually where pajama pants all the time but for some reason whenever I'm photographed or videod I look like a bum. For instance, you should see the video of Brady's first few months of life. Everytime I was on there I was in one of Zac's big T shirts, no make up, messy ponytail.
I have no stats to give you because I FORGOT my appoinment on the tenth! I called yesterday to ask them when I was suppose to see the doctor and they informed me that I WAS suppose to have been there on the 10th at 9 am. Oops. SO now I get to go NEXT friday.

23 Weeks

I'm now 23 weeks with nothing new to tell of. I feel absolutely fine as far as pregnancy is concerned. I'm having to make trips to the bathroom every hour....which is a pain when you're shopping or something. But besides that I feel great. I don't get to sleep on my stomach anymore so it takes me awhile to fall asleep, but usually by the end of the day I'm so tired anyways that I drift off to sleep rather quickly. I have some pictures of clothes that I've gotten for the baby that I'll post later....one SUPER cute gift from Danyelle...got it yesterday!!!

21 Weeks

Still no changes in my health or anything. I haven't been sick a day yet....not really even nauseated. I have a lot more energy now that I'm well into the second trimester so that has been nice. I still have to go to bed around 9:30 pm or 10 pm since Brady get's up at 6 am or like the last 2 nights - 5:45 am. I thought that maybe I would become a morning person after awhile, but I'm still not. The conclusion that Zac and I have come to this week is that my belly is getting longer now instead of pushing out. It's bigger but basically we're just noticing that it's kind of "filling in" now. :)

20 Weeks!!!!!!!

Well folks, the belly has definitley arrived. I guess I started feeling uncomfy in my old jeans a couple of weeks ago, but now they don't even snap. Oh, and ones that are a size bigger don't feel good on the waist but they are too huge in the hips and butt. So....I'm now wearing maternity pants most of the time....joy. We took these pictures in the late afternoon so you could see the stomach, normally I was taking my tummy shots in the morning and you couldn't really tell how much it has grown!

For instance, right now I just got up and I hardly have a baby bump at all, but then around 2 in the afternoon I'll be waddling around with swollen feet and my belly will be protruding out of almost every shirt I own. So strange. I'm 20 weeks on Friday so I'm half way there....I guess I'm 5 months, right?

Baby Stuff

Okay...so I've already been on a consignment shopping spree! I went today to look at girl stuff....I thought it would help the news sink in a bit. And oh my goodness did it EVER SINK IN!!! I'm so excited!!!! I found this adorable little Baby Gap jumper thing for 3 bucks! Isn't it so cute? I love baby clothes that kind of look like adult clothes....well, at least more colors then just the light blues and pinks. I also like to dress Brayden kind of like Zac, and then today all the stuff I was looking at kind of looked like stuff I would wear if they were a few sizes bigger. :)

Okay, and I got this little Moses Basket for $9.99 - yep, that's right.....TEN dollars! We don't have a baby bed or anything to keep her in until she goes to the crib so this was a very good find.

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!

This morning Zac, myself, and Mama C all went to the doctor's office to find out if we are expecting a little Corley boy or a little Corley gal.....

Oh my gosh, IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!! I was in complete shock that I started crying, I mean...I'm SOO happy that it's a girl but I was totally expecting a boy. For one, I just thought I would wind up with 3 or 4 boys someday and never get a little girl, and since we have a little boy it's easier for me to imagine having another boy. I think to celebrate I'm going to go to a consignment shop today and find her first little outfit. Oh my goodness, I have to start all over since I have only little guy stuff. That means I'll go ahead and pack up all of Brayden's old stuff......

The Glow

Well, I have gotten a little of my energy back. I went through a real rough patch there where I felt uncomfortable all the time and had cramps several times a day. I think it was just my stomach stretching though because in the last two weeks my belly has grown 2 inches!!!! My pants are kind of fitting but they aren't very comfy - ecspecially in the evenings.
Oh, I also had this terrible week with my complexion. It was last week my face broke out, I got a mole in the corner of my eye, and when we were on a hike a branch hit me in the face and left an inch long cut on my cheek! I wasn't feeling very attractive...that's for sure.

Zac wasn't around to take a belly shot so I had to set the timer. :) Anyways, these pants are maternity but I got them because they even fit me before I was growing, they were just loose. Anyways, I don't know what I weigh right now but will find out next week all that business PLUS if we are having a little Corley man or a little Corley gal. I'm so excited. I do know though that when I got pregnant my waist was 27 inches and now it's 32 inches. I'm feeling it.

13 Weeks

Here is the long awaited tummy shot. I haven't changed much at all, not that I can really tell. One weird thing is that I'm the same size all day and then at night my stomach swells super big and I'm only comfortable in stretchy pants.:)

Tummy Pictures are coming!

My apology goes out to my tummy watcher fans. I forget to have Zac take pictures and I don't know how to set the timer on the camera. I'm sure if I tried...I could possibly figure it out. Anyways, I'll try to have him take one tomorrow when he comes home and then hopefully I can post it before the weekend. We're going away to Nashville for a soccer tournament, so if I don't get it done tomorrow then hopefully Monday.
I went for my 12 week appoinment a few days ago...tomorrow I'll be 13 weeks. Anyways, I'm doing great so far. I've gained 4 lbs so far and I've had no morning sickness. I'm just SUPER tired all the time, it's a little hard on Zac because I seriously fall asleep at 9 pm every night. Now, considering I'm the kind of person that can hardly ever fall asleep, that's saying something.

Love's Handiwork

When we were in EL Paso in January my mom and I went to the fabric department and picked out all the materials for baby #2 baby quilt. I wasn't pregnant but my mom was heading back to the tribe and wanted to make sure she had all the fabric since she's unable to "shop" out there. Anyways, when I got back from Florida I found the finished product had already made it here! Mom said she wanted to give me my first gift this time...it definitly is since I'm only 12 weeks. I'm so excited how it all came together....I just love how beautiful and soft it looks - I think it will be perfect for a girl baby or a boy baby. :) Thanks mom for such a gorgeous gift.

Here's an upclose shot of what the squares look like....

and this is the material I chose for the back.

10 Weeks

Here's a cheesy picture for all of yall's enjoyment! Look at my belly expanding....so very exciting yet annoying. My clothes fit but I just don't feel comfortable....it's like even though they aren't too small yet I just don't like any pressure at all on my mid section. My appointment went great today and we got to see the baby wiggling all around. I've gained 2 lbs or so and my belly is now 28 inches (it was 27 at the beginning.) I really like my doctor and it was cool to find out today that he's a Christian....super sweet little fella.

8 weeks

I don't have a picture since my physical appearance hasn't changed that much....well, only I can tell. My pants are getting a little snug though which is so funny. Last time I wore my same jeans until I was 5 months. I am VERY tired though. Every night after Brayden goes to bed I watch a show or read and then I'm ready for lights out by 8:30 or 9:00. I don't go to the doctor for another 2 weeks so I guess my next update will be around then.

Finally Announcing

It's only been seven weeks....well, I've only KNOWN for about 2 and a half....but I just can't stand waiting any longer to tell everyone. I'm pregnant!!! The due date is October 28th...originally they thought it was October 21st. Zac and I got to hear the heart beat yesterday for the first time. It just amazes me how something that small has a heartbeat - it's so amazing.

Six weeks and 2 days

Here are the first photos of teeny Corley baby. It's so weird that something the size of a grain of rice can totally change your body, and then will someday grow to be a kid like....well, like Brayden. I'm SOOOO excited, maybe a little bit too excited.
Here an interesting fact that I found out from my doctor's visit : I don't ovulate at the same time as most girls. See, they thought that I was already 7 weeks and so did I according to the ovulation chart. But, I'm only 6 weeks and 2 days according to the babies size. They couldn't even detect the heart beat with an internal ultrasound at my last visit. I guess the heart beat usually starts at 6weeks - 7 weeks and when I went the baby was only 5 weeks and 6 days. So...now I have to go back this upcoming Friday and have another ultrasound.

The baby is the dark dot in the middle of the white circle....the white circle is his little covering that protects him. I say him because I think it's a boy since I'm not sick or anything. Besides being REALLY tired and eating constantly, I don't feel very pregnant.

Pregnant

I'm not actually sure how pregnant I am because one source tells me I'm 6 weeks and another one tells me I'm 7 weeks. AND...my doctor's appointment isn't until this Thursday!!! I've been so anxious to go to the doctor since I've known about the baby for over a week. I know I'm defintily pregnant but's it's nice for a trained professional to confirm the fact. :) Anyways, I'm doing just fine. No morning sickness so far, just tiredness. Oh....and massive sugar cravings...thus my post on the other blog about the cookie dough. I told Zac yesterday though that from yesterday on I'm going to concentrate on being healthy and I'm going to quit indulging in everything I want. With Brayden I hardly ate any sugar, I exercised everyday and I felt great. I would like to try and do that with this one.

Beginning Tummy Shots

Here I am when I first found out....we're going to keep track of how I grow and change this time. Last time I didn't keep a record. Here's the numbers :
waist = 27 "
weight = 118 -120 lbs
height = 5'5.5 (Listen....some people do get taller!)
All other measurement won't be recorded here. :)


We're also keeping track of Zac's belly growth for the next 9 months too. :) However, we won't be putting his measurments up...we'll strictly just be going by pics.

Can it be?!!!!

I'm going to start blogging now just because I can't stand NOT blogging about this new little one! However, I'm not going to to announce the pregnancy until I've been to the doctor.
I found out on Saturday the 17th. Well, I kind of found out 3 days before that but I didn't know for sure because the test messed up. First I took a test that was suppose to have a horizontal line and a vertical line for positive. I looked at it after 2 minutes instead of waiting until 3 minutes and there was only one line. I was terribly bummed and went to go feed Brayden, trying to console myself with the "maybe next time" thought. Zac comes out of the bathroom holding my test and says "yah, you're not pregnant because the other line is really light." "Other line!!!!" I yell "whoooo hooooo that means I'm pregnant....oh my gosh, I have to go to Food Lion and pick up another test to make sure." By this time I'm jumping up and down running around the house, scurring to and fro looking for my purse. Zac just keeps saying over and over "Calm down Alyssa, I don't want you to get in a wreck."
So I go and get another test....a more expensive supposedly more reliable test. I take it and am so excited to know that it will be positive. Zac brings it to me when the three minutes are up and says "there's only line." I turn around and laugh "You're joking....I know it!!! Let me see that!" Well, he wasn't joking. So now I'm abolutely crushed.
Talk about high and low. So two days later I calmly took another test...Zac checks it and says "So, do you want a boy or a girl." :) :) :)
End of story...we are both so excited!