"Birthday Party" pictures

It has been raining like crazy up here lately so we decided to take full advantage of a sunny, warm day. I mentioned to Dominic that I wanted to take some pictures of him and he insisted that the pictures were all for his "Birthday Party". I have NO CLUE where he is getting it from but everything revolves around his birthday lately. He looks through catalogs, iphone apps, books etc finding stuff for "my birthday party". It's so funny! I was hoping that the leaves were going to be a bit brighter but I've read that Northern Ohio is at it's peak the first week of October--guess we'll try again next week! :)

24 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 24 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby is the size of a Papaya! Or an ear of corn according to some sites.
Maternity Clothes: Yes please. I feel like I am MUCH bigger this pregnancy way sooner.
Gender: It's a BOY! Bennett Robert
Movement: A lot of strong movement. I'm pretty sure this baby is nocturnal because he kicks and rolls from 12-2 each morning.
Sleep: Bennett seems to have moved away from my bladder which means I am up less throughout the night. I've been super exhausted the last couple weeks--possibly due to dealing with Dominic's surgery (he had his tonsils and adenoids out) and the cooler weather.
What I miss: more than one cup of caffeine a day
Cravings: Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. I can't chalk this up to pregnancy--they are just so good!!
Symptoms: heartburn is still kicking my butt-it seems like everything I eat/drink does me in
Best Moment this week: The first day of fall!! I LOVE fall and the holiday season--which is just so much closer to Ben's birthday! :)
Next Appointment: September 28th-Glucose test day

22 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 22 Weeks
Size of baby: Baby is the size of a Papaya!
Maternity Clothes: Last week we had some cooler weather and I was able to enjoy my old maternity jeans again. Aren't these just pajama jeans??
Gender: It's a BOY! Bennett Robert
Movement: LOTS of movement!! I really don't remember Dominic being so strong so early. It looks like Bennett is trying to break out of my belly some days. Lou has been able to feel him kicking already as well.
Sleep: I can count on one hand the number of decent nights of sleep I've gotten in the last few months. Hopefully crisp, fall temperatures will help!
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach
Cravings: Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. I can't chalk this up to pregnancy--they are just so good
Symptoms: heartburn city
Best Moment this week: Lou getting to feel Ben kick and seeing him moving around in there. Instant reassurance.
Next Appointment: September 28th-Glucose test day

Poppin in!

I do have some updates to get caught up on but that will have to wait
until I have more than 5 minutes to myself at the computer! So in
celebration of the kickoff of football season here's a picture of
Dominic wearing one of Lou's shirts from when he was D's age. How
cute! Go Browns and Buckeyes!!