36 Weeks = FULL TERM!

It's officially April, which means it is baby month! WOW!

I am starting part-time work today, yay!! Baby is due in 4 weeks, but Dr. wants to induce a little early if baby keeps measuring so big. I am hoping baby will come early on his/her own in about 2-3 weeks, that would be perfect!

Check out this bump!

(32 Weeks)


(34 Weeks)


(35.5 Weeks)

Everyone is guessing it's a boy. I refuse to guess, because whatever I guess will be wrong! hehe
Avery was patting the baby bump yesterday, and I asked her if she thinks its a boy or a girl. Without hesitation she said, "Boy!" ;-)

I am looking very forward to not being pregnant anymore. The backaches and night-time bathroom trips are starting to take a toll. Most of all though, I am just ready to meet this little miracle!

Andrea

31.5 Weeks

We are in the home stretch!

I am so excited that it is now March. This is my last month of full-time work...ahh, light at the end of the tunnel. I am scheduled to start working part-time April 1st and then have April 15th be my last day (assuming baby cooperates with this schedule of course!).

I don't think I'll complain if this little one decides to come a few weeks early like big sister Avery did. In fact, I KNOW I won't complain, and I am hoping that this pregnancy will be about 38 weeks (which means only 7 weeks left!).


(30.5 Weeks)

Hunter put up crown-molding in the nursery and we have all the furniture set up. I need to organize the closet and hang up some decorations as well as do a few loads of baby laundry. Other than that, we are pretty much ready!

Everyone keeps asking me if Avery is excited. The truthful answer is that the poor child has NO CLUE what is going on. She will point at my belly when we ask her where the baby is, but she's not comprehending the big picture. Her life will be completely turned upside down in April when this baby comes home. I'm ready for a rough adjustment for her and I'm already praying that she transitions well into having a sibling.

Happy spring time everyone! It's baby season, yay! lol

Andrea

28 weeks

Well, so much for being better about blogging. Oh well. Should be fun to see the pregnancy progression all together anyway!

(I think I have a few earlier pics at home, I'll have to dig them up!)

18 Weeks


22 Weeks


23 Weeks


24 Weeks


26.5 Weeks


27.5 Weeks


I am feeling good, although my entire house has been battling the sinus crud. Hopefully it will clear out soon as the weather starts to warm up.

The biggest news for now is that I informed my workplace that I will not be returning after the new baby is born. I will be a pseudo stay at home mom, meaning I will be helping my older sister with her house and kids (and maybe taking on odd jobs here and there to make ends meet), but I will be able to dedicate myself to my family in a new and exciting way! I know this will be the hardest job I will ever have in my life, but I am ready for the challenge and excited for the time I will have with my babies.

Can't believe I only have 10-12 weeks left. I know it will fly by. I have been very blessed with a healthy and relatively easy pregnancy so far, and I pray that it continues this way and can't wait till April when we find out if Avery will have a little sister or brother!

Any guesses?!

Love to all,
Andrea

Big News

Baby Pontious #2 is on board!

We are so excited to finally tell everyone that we are expecting a little brother or sister for Avery! We are due on April 28th (so I'm 7.5 weeks along) and we heard the heartbeat yesterday for the first time. I am nervous and excited and everything in between. Not to mention tired and hungry! hehe

I'll try to keep blogging to document this exciting journey, although I am notoriously bad about updating, I will be better!


Love to all!

"Mommy" Update

2 years and 3 days after I brought her into this world, my adorable daughter for the very first time ran up to me, hugged my legs, and said, "Mommy!" Tears welled up in my eyes!

For months and months, Avery's been saying Dad, and Papa, and kitty, and a million other words and names, but never Mama or Mommy. I am elated. I am finally and officially, "Mommy".

Here are a few pics from her 2nd birthday party and from the 4th of July. I can't believe she's 2. She's still my baby. Always.

In her new car from Papa and Grandma


Hanging out by the pool after her party.


Waiting for the fireworks to start!


Sweet little face, with a big scratch on her nose.


Crazy girl, her personality is really fun!


Singing with Mommy!


Watching fireworks with Daddy. A little scared, but she did great!
Thank goodness Barney was there!

Oops...Been Awhile!

Yeah, keeping up with blogging is hard when you're a full-time working mommy! Oh well, most everyone who reads this follows my facebook anyway, that's much more up-to-date.

Avery is talking more and more. "Mine" and "No" are common toddler staples in our house right now. I am also learning many of my idiosyncrasies by watching Avery pick them up. For example, I am now 100% certain that I say "Umm" WAY too much (see video). She's a diva, but she's adorable. Her hair is getting long, yet it remains curly. Who knows where that comes from? Gorgeous kid!





We moved Avery into a new daycare. Serendipity Learning Center in Buttercup Creek. It has been a wonderful change. Avery has been very happy, as have Mommy and Daddy! The teachers are so attentive and tell us every little thing about her day. Wonderful ladies there! They even put her hair up in the mornings sometimes! hehe



In sad news, our cat Oz was attacked in our front yard one night and passed away. He was the coolest cat ever and our hearts are still very heavy with the loss. :-(



Our home renovations are winding down (I think). We have beautiful new cabinets in our living room thanks to my talented brother-in-law, our back patio is now completed and ready for paint. The ENTIRE house will be repainted this week (minus the brick of course), which will really improve the curb appeal. Last on the list will be re-landscaping the front yard with a new walking path from the driveway to the front door. We are hoping to complete that in the next year.



Whew. We are staying busy, enjoying life, and ready for new adventures! Hope everyone is happy and healthy.


Love to all!

December

I can't believe it's been 2 months since my last post. Time is flying. The holidays are right around the corner and I am SO ready for our annual Keystone trip in January. I'm sure the 2 day car trip with a toddler will be an experience, but I'm confident that we will have a great time! Papa bought Avery her first ski jacket, so of course we had to try it on her:



Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!



I'll try to update more often (I think I say that every time!)...

Love to all,
The Pontious Family