WHOA!

So yesterday we were at Omar's parent's house doing our usual Sunday family bbq thing. After a LONG weekend of baking, I decided that I deserved a nice massage courtesy of the jacuzzi. And while plopping myself into the water, my adoring hubby/ photog snapped this beaut of a pic. -ENJOY

Although looking quite big in the abdominal region, I am rather proud of myself. So far I have managed to only gain 13 lbs. Not too shabby for a 20 week prego I like to tell myself. Hopefully I won't get too extremely large. However, we all know the odds are not on my side. OB says little A is already measuring slightly larger than he should (only a week difference though). So I am hopeful it won't be too extreme. Since Omi was pretty big they will likely keep a closer eye on this little bundle the closer D day gets here.

May the Best of Your Todays be the Worse of Your Tomorrows

Yesterday we had a much needed girl session, with my beloved friends Darlene, Rosemary, and Anabel (aka Blanche, Dorothy and Sophia)... lol! I cannot believe it had been almost a year since we all got together in one place. I love catching up-- turns out I need updates more than the rest. LOL- I am convinced that I zone in and out of conversations, which leads me to miss out on a lot of important stuff it seems. No wonder why I picked Rose... not too far fetched it seems. But regardless, I do love spending time with the girls every so often. Touch base you know... make sure everyone is doing well in their lives etc. Although if there were anything huge altering we would all likely hear about it before another reunion. I guess it is always interesting for me to see how although we all have grown up and become successful woman in our way, we are all kind of the same. Not that we are the same exact kids we were in 2000, but the core is basically the same. We all really haven't change ALL that much.

I know things do not always turn exactly how we picture they would when we were 18... and may not be where we thought we would be at this age- as cheesy as this sounds though we are not bad off. We each have our health, supporting and loving families, and although they ALL drive us nuts (it is what they do) we all are blessed with men who do love and care for us immensely. Love does not always solve everything, but it eases the pain during the hardships guys.

Before I become a pregnant blabbering mess due to hormones... let me wrap this one up. Although things do not always seem ideal, we always have each other :0)

::PROOF::

So although if you ask my abuela she would argue and tell you differently- in her exact words "tu no tienes mucha barriga, lo que tu estavas llenita y nalguda" (translation you don't have that big of a belly you were chunky and big butted to begin with). I truly had lost all of my baby weight before we managed to get pregnant again. It was actually very hard for me to accomplish. Thanks to big Omar and his pushing me to the gym I got it done. I attribute some of the weight loss to my little week stay in the hospital, but none the less it got done! So below you shall see concrete unphotoshopped pictures of a much thinner Yvette. The ones in the maxi dress were taken in June at the baseball banquet (probably RIGHT before I got preggo) and the other not sure exactly. I am much rounder these days... lol. However I am 19 wks, and I have only gained 10 lbs-- so I don't think I am doing too bad. Plus, I also asked my OB if it was safe to continue the gym he told me no- solely walking. And I am just not inspired enough to walk aimlessly around the block in this horrible heat/ humidity. I like to believe that my daily exercise is running after little man, trust me more than enough cardio!

**funny little story behind the pictures of us at the banquet. When Omar first sees the pic, he asks me "who is that in front of me?" I of course think he is trying to be a smart ass, say "your girl friend". He was serious, and said "I feel like I'm so used to seeing you with your bump already I swear I had no clue" I was a little itty bitty bitter about the confusion**

Little Milestone

Ok so for a very long while little man has invaded our bed. Much like most first time parents, we thought it was cute to have them sleep in bed with us. Only to realize how terrible of a habit it is to break much too late. So last night we had a little play session in his bed with hopes to break the ice, and achieve him being put in his bed without screaming hysterically.

And although yes I did have to initially lay in bed with him until he wandered off to sleepy land--- I did it today! For the first time in what seems like forever little man is taking a nap in his own bed.

::mission accomplished::

Happy 27th Birthday Baby Daddy

Dear (big) Omar,

Another year older my heart. As I like to think it is always good to get older, the opposite is not quite as pleasant. We are now the same age... for at least a couple of months. Although you NEVER let me forget that I am slightly older, I still love you.

I always think that holidays are special, and birthdays are the most special personalized holiday of them all!!! I really try to show you how much you are appreciated on a daily basis--- but try EXTRA hard today. Omi you are the best husband and friend I could have ever wished for. You mean so much to both little man and I. I love you the mostest my sexay chocolate :o)

Infactuated with my pillows

Although I am trying so diligently not to be lazy and allow my chores to go undone... I find myself wrapped up in my down comforter and drowning in a sea of pillows. I have apparently gotten little Omi accustomed to the same comforts. We lounge in bed until about 10 am every morning. Luxurious I know... lol- while poor Omar works. We definitely are a lucky bunch of monsters. I know my fellow future mommas are likely wanting to suffocate me with both my pillows and comforter right about now, since I know most don't get to sleep late. But just thought I would share.

A Real Post... been so0o0o0o LONG!

I know, recently I have been taking the easy way out on blogging. I post a little clip with a snippet of text and feel it satisfies my blogging obligations. LOL! It has been busy and I have been lazy. I cannot remember the last time I connected the camera to the laptop. So after much laziness and morning sickness later here I am!!! In all my sluggish glory I have decided to do a massive update. So sit back, prop up your feet, may want to get something to nibble on... and enjoy :0)

Since we (more so Omar than myself) are absolutely horrible at keeping secrets from the world, for most of you this is NOT new news... but number 2 is on the way. It really was not "planned" but we were wanting another sooner than later. As usual I was in denial and refusing to pp on a stick (lol), Omar was convinced that I was preggers again. Once it was confirmed... again I try not to allow myself to get too happy too fast. It is amazing though... I am just as nervous and excited about being a mommy again as I was the first time around. Except this time I have to split my attention since little man will not have anything less (nor should he). Poor little guy has no clue he is no longer going to be an only child. He currently loves rubbing my belly and saying bebe and giving it kisses. But he truly has no clue what is transpiring... I am sure once he realizes what bebe in mama's belly means he may not be as enthused.

Our most recent adventure took us to Orlando for the week. The ESPN Rise games with the Critters was a nice little get away. Omar did his coaching thing and Omi and I relaxed and enjoyed being away from home. We really only did one park, Typhoon Lagoon. Little man loved it! His favorite part, the wave pool. He already knew the loud boom would mean the HUGE wave was coming... enjoyed every moment of it! Not to mention the Critters went undefeated and won the Championship game. Ho0ray!!! So it was a nice week accompanied with lots of R&R.

Also as usual I want to make sure I wish my sibling a very Happy Birthday! Estas hecho un viejo- 30 anos en las costillas mi amigo. (which is always better than the opposite... lol). Hope you enjoy your birthday cake and dinner. I love you Tata!

I guess it was not as long as I had anticipated, due to the first trimester laziness starting to kick in.