25 weeks pregnant!

I am officially 6 months pregnant. Which now means if baby did decide to come at any stage she has a good chance of surviving ☺ i cant wait to meet this little girl in 3 months time :)

How many weeks: 25+2 weeks.
Gender: baby girl Charlotte.
Weight gain: 1 stone.
Appointments: we have our next scan in 3 weeks so we can double check that we are definatly having a girl.
Symptoms: heartburn! I have it all day everyday its horrible. Pains in the top of my belly where its stretching its so sore and i usually have to sit down to relieve it.
Movement: loads now shes getting so strong. She mostly moves at night, she is definatly lazier than Sofia used to be.
Cravings: milk, i think its just because of the heartburn though.

Im so excited for these next 14 weeks to go so i can have a little sister for Sofia.

20 weeks pregnant!

I cant believe im already halway through this pregnancy already! I definatly feel like im more relaxed this time around and im just trying to enjoy every week.

How far:  20 weeks!
Symptoms:  Ive been very fatiged and exhausted this pregnancy i think its from running around after Sofia aswel as working. Ive had heartburn and backache alot just like i did on Sofia too.
Weight gain: 5lbs. I was exactly 10 stone when i got pregnant so im happy enough this time with the slow weight gain.
Movement:  yes! Ive been feeling Charlotte move alot now more so at night time when im lying still. She is a strong kicker.
Cravings: None really mostly milk or chocolate same as last time.
Gender: Girl! We had our gender scan and found out we are having another little girl. Charlotte Everly Crowson.

Baby number 2!

I am so excited that we are expecting again. I really did not expect to be pregnant as quick because it took a year to concieve Sofia, so it was a plesant suprise. We decided from her first birthday we would see what happened if i got pregnant we would be happy but if not we wouldnt stress ourselves like last time.

We wanted our kids to be 2 years apart so it was nice that the new baby is due 1 week after Sofias second birthday, we literally couldnt have timed it better.

The baby is due November 16th so i will have 2 November babys.

I dont feel nervous this time around for when the baby comes, we have done this once before and i still remember everything for a newborn since it wasnt that long ago. I feel confident this time and i know not to worry over everything like i did with Sofia.

I am opting for an epidural this time around i had a very traumatic birth with Sofia and i feel so anxious even when i think about it. I felt like i didnt get the experience i was hoping for doing it all natural and i homestly regret it because i was too exhausted after to care for her. I know i can do it without drugs but if ive learnt anything its that you dont have to prove anything to anyone. As long as the baby and i are safe that is my plan.

We are finding out the babys gender in 4 weeks and i really cant wait. We are both convinced its a boy but we dont mind either way. We had the gender scan with Sofia in Dublin and we found it amazing there so we will be going to the same place again. We have our names picked out finally but we wont be telling till we know the gender.

14 week bump!

Sofia's 18 month update!

My little baby is 18 months, what the hell!
Shes a proper toddler and so advanced for her age im amazed by how fast she learns something just by being shown once. She has a very cheeky personality and certainly loves the attention.

Potty training!
Very early i know but Sofia has shown a big interest she knows what a potty is and to sit on it. She understands wee wees and will go into the toilet as soon as you say it. For now we are just easing her into it and praising her when she sits down. She almost had her first wee yesterday but didn't make it in time and she was so upset but we assured her it was ok. I am wishfully hoping she is day trained by 2 but im just going to let her do it in her own time.

Chatterbox!
Sofia never stops talking and mumbling away she can say lots of words and put 2 or three together at a time. She knows our close family all by names and can decipher between everyone. She is constantly learning new words and understands everything we say to her. It can be a good and a bad thing because she has just learnt how to say no!

Playschool!
A month ago we had strongly considered taking her out of creche but within a few weeks she has taken to it so well and shes a better child for it. She was very socially shy and wouldn't go to anyone but family and we were getting a bit worried. We didn't want her to grow up that way so we decided as young as she was it was better to put her in now a few days then have her crying going to school later on. As soon as we get there she runs straight in and plays with all her friends and she loves her 2 teachers they are great with her and have really brought her out of her shell.

Milestones!

• She has started potty training.
• she loves Minnie mouse and playing piano.
• she sleeps from 7 till 7 on a good night.
• she only has 1 bottle before bed now.
• she fits into nearly all her size 2-3 clothes
• her shoe size is a 5, she has big feet like her mama.
• her favourite food is carrots and fish.
• she is very affectionate and also very hyper.
• she had her first holiday to England this month.
• she is a complete tomboy.
• she is going to be a big sister this year 😊

Sofia's second Christmas!

This was Sofia's second Christmas and she noticed so much more this year, she loved all the lights and musical things.
we spent Christmas morning in my mums house then in the evening went to Matty's mums house so she spent time with both families.
She pretty much played all day and completely wore herself out and didn't want to go to bed.

Its hard to think next year she will be 2 and probably be More aware of Santa as she was afraid of him this year. We plan on bringing her on the rathwood train for next Christmas and starting to introduce Santa.

She got so many presents its crazy she is one spoiled little girl. Next year we are going to buy her a big present and get our family to buy just one present for her each because we don't want her to get spoiled, i want her to appreciate her things.

I'm so excited to start putting food out for the reindeer and making Christmas magical for her every year. :)

Sofias 12 month update!

My baby turned 1 on the 7th of November. I say it all the time but the year really flew by and its scary how quick she is growing up and needing us less and less.

Walking!

She has got so used to walking now and having her shoes on. Her balance has gone so much better and she hardly ever falls but she still doesn't look where she is going. Matt bought her shoes for her birthday a size 4 and shes already grown out of them. The only problem we have now is that she wont sit in her pram anymore and wants to walk all the time but she trys to run the opposite way so we had to buy her reins. I no understand when people say you need eyes in the back of your head.

Talking!

She is so good at saying words and understanding when we say something to her. She can now put 2 words together, she will say good girl when she hands you something or after she does something good. She knows what yes and no mean and will say no shaking her head. Her new word is garden because Matt plays round and round the garden with her. She also will call the cats and say cat and then swish at them. She does the same for the dog and clicks. She is so intelligent for her age already.

Eating!

Finally we conquered lumps and chunks of food its been a slow process but she eats everything we eat now broken down. Its so much easier to feed her now it used to be so stressful and id dread meal times. I think since she has more teeth it has helped alot.

Birthday celebrations!

We had her first birthday on the 8th and it was so special celebrating 1 whole year since she was born. I felt very emotional all day. I was glad i had all her party prep done way ahead of time so we could enjoy the day. I will do a separate post on its own for more about her party and lots of pics.

Milestones!

• She can put 2 words together now 'good girl'
• She goes to bed at 8 till 8 most nights.
• she has 5 teeth.
• she is in size 5 nappies.
• she is in 12-18 clothes.
• she is down to 3 bottles a day.
• She loves listening to music.
• her new favourite thing is kicking a ball around.

Sofia's 11 month update!

Only 1 month now till my little baby is 1 years old and officially a toddler! She seems to have grown up so much this month. It's hard to think this time last year we were waiting each day wondering when she would arrive.

Baby's first halloween!

Last year Sofia was born 1 week after halloween so i never got to dress her up. So this year i got her a princess dress. I searched everywhere for the perfect costume and as soon as i saw it i had to buy it for her. This year we will go to our parents with her and then Matts granny's house so she can see her little cousins.

On the go!

Sofia is on the go now that shes started walking she doesnt stop. Matty bought her some Clarkes shoes for her birthday so she ended up having them early. Shes still clumsy and falls a good bit but once she gets used to her shoes she will be ok.

Birthday prep!

I have everything got now for her party on the 8th a day after her birthday. We just got banners, ballons and alot of pink accessories. Were doing a princess theme. So far weve just invited close family and our close friends. I cant believe my baby is going to be a toddler soon, i homestly dont no where this year has gone.

Milestones:

• Sofia took her first steps.
• she is walking non stop now.
• she is in 12-18 month clothes.
• she is in size 5 nappies.
• her eating has gotten so much better and she can eat chunks now.
• we weaned her down to 3 bottles.
• she is copying everything we do.