A Sneak Peek!

On Sunday we had Laura Kruger take our pictures once again. She always does such a fabulous job and with a two little ones of her own (one just a little older than Eoin) she always knows how to get Eoin to smile! Eoin didn't do too badly considering he didn't have a nap all day! He just decided to skip it altogether on Sunday! After seeing these two adorable pictures of my little man, I am chomping at the bit to see the rest.

Just another day at the office

please excuse this yucky photo of me and concentrate on the cute lil' thing on the left, remember it was towards the end of the day :)

I am so lucky to have a job that I absolutely love! Although leaving Eoin is hard some mornings, I know he is well taken care of (did I mention my boss owns the daycare center that he attends?). He absolutely LOVES Little Jewels and so do we! One of the best parts of my job, besides my incredibly compassionate bosses, is the flexibility. Yesterday afternoon, I headed over to Little Jewels for some business, since I was already over there, I decided to bring Eoin back to my office with me! At first he just wanted to go home, but then he started saying "I see Bob! (my boss) and play McDonald's!" He was very excited (of course we have a little toy McDonald's restaurant). We played/worked for a little while before I called it a day and headed home!

Big Boy Bed!

poor picture quality, due to the lighting, but isn't he a doll!!!

We finally got a big project completed; we moved Eoin from his nursery (sniff) to his big boy room which entails a big boy bed! He broke it in my jumping on it. He spend the first night in his new room last night, waking once. Jordan and I crept in to peak at him sleeping in his new bed a couple of times. He is becoming such a big boy! We still have a few finishing touches to put on the room, but once those are complete I will post picture of his full room. He played in there most of the time we were at home yesterday, so I think it already has our little prince's seal of approval.

15 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 15 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby Kohn is the size of an apple

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 6 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Still in regular clothes; I wore some jeans out to dinner on Friday and did a happy dance because they still fit!

Gender: Can't wait to find out, 3 more weeks!

Movement: I'm pretty sure I have felt the baby; I've had the popping bubbles sensation, can't wait for those strong kicks, though.

Sleep: I've started having some weird dreams, but I certainly have no problem sleeping

What I miss: Well, this weekend I missed a few glasses of wine, but I was still able to have lots of fun out on Friday with our neighbors.

Cravings: Onions (I have constant bad breath!) and black licorice

Symptoms: I feel pretty normal most days now; my face has decided that I am not 27, but 15 and I have breakouts! Oh and my belly button is getting much more shallow, I feel the stretching!

Best Moment this week: Eoin talking to my belly; it has got to be the cutest thing in the world. We also had our last professional family pictures as a family of 3! Oh yes, and Eoin spent the night last night in his big boy room for the first time!!!!!!! He is getting so big and the nursery has now become a blank canvas for Baby K #2

Wildlife 'Scary' Park

posing with a Jack o' Latern

on the train throughout the park with Papa

Papa, Mama and Eoin Dean

on Papa's shoulders . . .apparently there was some noise Eoin didn't care for

a skunk! Eoin's face says it all, 'seriously?'

as a scary train conductor

what I only assume was his favorite part of the night, candy!

i'm not sure why, but this picture just makes me laugh!

Last night Jordan and I received the gift of a night out . . . okay, the truth? Our son was kidnapped by his grandparents for a fun night at Wildlife Scary Park (aka Wildlife Prairie Park) in Peoria and we were told we were not invited! We took the opportunity to go out for a great dinner with our next door neighbors, Steve and Missy, and had a blast! Eoin clearly had tons of fun with Mama and Papa on what, I'm sure, will become an annual trip. To save his Halloween costume from getting too dirty, we opted to put his Batman cape over his regular clothes! I know I say it all the time, but Eoin is really lucky boy and he's pretty darn cute too!

ISU Homecoming Parade 2010

My two favorite boys decked out in their red/Redbird apparel!

Eoin had the best seat in the house

Eoin with two of his favorite Aunts, Tina and Krystal

Eoin and Aunt Krystal, the celebrity! Krystal was named a Distinguished Alumni for the Education Department at ISU and was recognized throughout the Homecoming festivities. We couldn't be more proud of her!!!!

This week was Homecoming Week for my Alma Mater and our home town team, Illinois State University. The town participated in lots of festivities throughout the week and Eoin's daycare, Little Jewels, even participated in a spirit week. Eoin dressed up each day and it was a salad dressing theme! Monday was 'no dressing' aka pajama day. Tuesday was 'Western dressing' aka dress like a cowboy/girl. Wednesday was 'Caesar dressing' aka wear a toga. Thursday was 'Green Goddess dressing' aka dress as your favorite super hero. Finally Friday was 'house dressing' aka wear red/ISU clothing! Eoin participated in 3 of the 5 days; we forgot about the cowboy day and a toga on a two year old doesn't work very well! It was definitely a fun week!

Saturday morning began early as I ran the Town and Gown 5k with Aunt Tina. With me being pregnant and Tina having her first run since recovering from a surgery, we did pretty well! It felt good to run! Afterward, I had to head to 'work.' McDonald's has an entry in the Homecoming parade each year and I had to get lined up. Jordan, Eoin, Tina and Krystal were all able to meet up with our great friends Katie, Jeff & co. at Katie's dad's business as it was right on the parade route and the kiddos could go inside if it got too cold. It was actually a beautiful day as you can tell by the pictures!

The pictures are courtesy of Tina as I was unable to be there. I did get to throw out some cheeseburgers to my favorite parade observers!

Another great Homecoming year . . . Go you Redbirds!

14 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 14 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Kohn is the size of a lemon

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 6lbs! Offically.

Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing my normal clothes but going to have to use those items with elastic waists more!

Gender: Can't wait to find out!

Movement: Nothing substantial yet.

Sleep: I'm so tired - that I sleep pretty well at night!

What I miss: Drinking all the caffeinated beverages I please.

Cravings: Weird things now . . . like Italian Beef with Hot Pepper; yellow cake

Symptoms: Just beginning to feel (and look) bigger! Not enough for a baby belly, but there is a LOT more there than before! I also have frequent headaches :( and contipation (yuck, sorry!)

I had another doctor's appointment this morning; unfortunately Jordan was unable to attend, but it was, what I fondly started referring to my appointments while pregnant with Eoin, a drive-thru appointment. No fuss, just urine check, weight check, blood pressure check, listen to my peanut's heart beat and out! Doctor Weaver held my hand while we listened to the heart beat! I just LOVE her. One thing I hadn't planned for was receiving my flu shot; I have never had a flu shot before! EVER! I am not liking it one bit. First of all I hate needles, and now I am a day later and my arm feels like it weighs 100lbs!

I left smiling though, I heard the heart beat and it is healthy and my tummy is growing perfectly (or so said Dr. Weaver!) I made my next appointment for four weeks out along with an ultrasound. If peanut cooperates, the big reveal might just be November 15th!

Monday Night!

With the completion of Grandma and Papa Kohn's beautiful new home, Eoin re-started his ritual of Monday Night with Mama! Each Monday night Mama will pick him up from Little Jewels and they will enjoy the evening together and she will drop him off at Little Jewels on Tuesday morning. It gives Mama and Eoin (and Papa too!) a change to spend some quality time together, but it also gives Eoin a chance to sleep in on Tuesday mornings. I have an early meeting on Tuesdays, so Eoin doesn't have to wake up for that anymore!

Of course Jordan and I miss him, especially when we get pictures like the one above, but it also gives us a chance to get some stuff accomplished sans little man (grocery shopping, date night, projects around the house!). We received an update this morning of how he had a great night! The minute he entered the house he said "Ravioli?" Can you guess what he associates with Grandma's house? His new saying is "I like it!" and he apparently exclaimed this several times while devouring some ravioli! And boy does little man love his food! He conned Mama into two breakfasts this morning. He asked for breakfast and Mama made him some cereal, after more, "yummmmm I like this!" they packed up and left for Little Jewels. Upon entering Mama evidently said, "Oh, I forgot you get breakfast here!" and Eoin said "Yes, again!" He is such a character!

We are so lucky to have family nearby and even more lucky to have such a sweet, loving and funny little boy! I know that he will treasure his Monday's at Mama's and it will definitely be great for him to have some sole attention once his little sibling comes along!

13 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 13 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Kohn is the size of a peach

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 3 lbs . . . I did actually jump on a scale and I'm holding strong at 3lbs!

Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing my normal clothes but I definitely notice them getting tighter!

Gender: Can't wait to find out!

Movement: Not sure, definitely feeling some gas though, haha

Sleep: I'm so tired - that I sleep pretty well at night!

What I miss: This week, sushi! I want it, and might have to resort to some sort of cooked roll.

Cravings: McDonald's breakfast, white bread

Symptoms: I'm starting to feel a lot better! I am getting some energy back, enough that I ran Saturday and Sunday and made it to boot camp today!

I am so happy to be out of the first trimester. I remember this trimester when I was pregnant with Eoin and I remember it being pretty great! We had some fantastic weather this past weekend and I got out and enjoyed it by doing my little running route; I run 2 miles out then walk the 2 miles back. It felt so good to sweat! I was a little tighter on Sunday, but still did it! It hurts so good and I know it is definitely good for me and the peanut!

I have a doctor's appointment scheduled for next Monday morning. I cannot wait to hear the heart beat again. Actually I couldn't wait! I called my doctor's office to see if they could fit me in to hear the heart beat on Thursday. I needed a little reassurance and peace of mind. Thankfully my doctor's office completely understood and within the hour I had heard the heart beat and was back at work! The healthy beat was in the 160s!

This being my busy time at work, I have loads to keep me busy through the week. Looking forward to the next update!

Blawkhawk Down

Yesterday we headed over to Illinois Wesleyan with Melissa, Katie and the kids for one of their Homecoming festivities. A Blackhawk helicopter landed on the football practice field, staying to give the kids an opportunity to actually get inside. We had front row for the landing - which isn't necessarily a good thing. The blades can kick up to 100 mile an hour winds and we happened to be standing by some mulch. A little dust and flying sticks aside, it was incredible!

the kiddos waiting patiently

the helicopter landed!

Eoin thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter and climbing inside; he walked all the way around it with Jordan looking and touching. He seemed in awe! As we were leaving he spotted 2 police cars though and was much more enthralled by something he could see any day of the week, especially since our neighbor is a police officer! The officer was kind enough to put the lights on for Eoin and I think that is what really made his day!

12 weeks

I'm 12 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 12 weeks

Size of baby: Baby Kohn is the size of a lime

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 3 lbs . . . well that was two weeks ago, but I'm not weighing myself except for doctor's appointments; I tend to stress out about it too much then!

Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing my normal clothes but I definitely notice them getting tighter!

Gender: Can't wait to find out!

Movement: Pretty sure I felt a little movement in my lower abdomen yesterday . . . or it was just my imagination or gas, who knows!!

Sleep: I'm so tired - that I sleep pretty well at night!

What I miss: Working out hard!

Cravings: McDonald's breakfast

Symptoms: I'm starting to feel a lot better. I have vomited this pregnancy and didn't really with Eoin. I have basically been nauseous every minute of every day and moreso when I am hungry

Well, there goes it! This will be the update I continue to post weekly until Baby Kohn arrives. This pregnancy has been a roller coaster so far! From pain from a cyst giving the doctor cause to be concerned that the pregnancy may be ectopic (clearly that is a no!) to blood test results yielding low progesterone. I have not been at my beloved boot camp in weeks nor ran a mile since I can remember. I am beginning to feel great; however, and have been given the green light to resume activity so I'm really hoping to change that!

Beyond the negative, Jordan and I am beyond thrilled to be welcoming another little life into ours! Eoin is going to make an absolutely perfect big brother. He has named the baby "Tractor Eoin Dean," and although I think it is a perfect name, as I think most things that come out of Eoin's mouth are (I'm not at all a biased parent), I'm not sure it will suit our little girl. No, I do not currently know the gender, we are about 6 weeks out from that if everything cooperates, but I am noting that I will be knocked over with a feather if the ultrasound technician declares a boy. Do not get me wrong, I would be thrilled either way, boy or girl, I just have a sneaking suspicion this is a girl and I want it documented!

In other news, we are currently working on transforming our fourth bedroom into Eoin's big boy room; his current room will remain the nursery. I'm excited for Eoin to have his room with toys and a big boy bed. We didn't do much to his nursery upon moving into our house; it had just been painted, so painting it seemed like a waste of time and resources. We basically hung a few things on the wall, put his furniture in and called it a day. I am beyond excited for this room to be all 'his.' And of course, once we find out the gender for sure, I will begin plans for the nursery! Okay, so maybe the plans are already laid out if it is a girl . . . they will just be executed later :)

Until next time . . .