Oh Baby #2 {22 Weeks}

22 Weeks.

Baby is the size of a BURGER

waist:36in (+11in)

Weight:138 (+8lbs)

Likes: smoothies 

Dislikes: fried food

This past week insomnia kicked in. I don't know if it was a bad thing, since I have been hating fatigue so much. At least I got some house cleaning and some other little projects done after dark.

With this pregnancy I haven't had much of a real appetite all I want is small appetizers and soups, anything fried makes me nauseous and meat and chicken are not my friends right now. 

I guess I can survive with fruits, vegetables and soup right?....and the ocational grilled cheese sandwich. 

 

Since I was 20 weeks I started slowing down. If I want to accomplish something I need to make sure it is before 3pm otherwise it won't get done. In the evening a I get a lot of back pressure and my baby reminds me that it is time to slow down by pressing against my belly very hard in different spots. 

So in the evening I like to take a warm shower and just sit and enjoy my time with Zara until Jon gets home from work. 

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22 Semanas 

Bebe es del tamaño de una HAMBURGUESA

Cintura: 36in (+11in)

Peso: 138lbs (+8lbs)

Antojos: licuados de frutas

No me gusta: la comida frita

Esta semana pasada el insomnio se hizo notar. No lo veo como algo malo porque estaba cansada de la fatiga. Al menos pude hacer limpieza de la casa y otros pequeños proyectos al anochecer. 

En este embarazo no eh tenido mucho apetito. Todo lo que se me antoja son pequeños bocadillos y sopas. Cual quier cosa que este frita me causa nauseas y el pollo y la carne no son mis predilectos. 

Creo que sobreviviré con frutas, vegetales y sopas y el sándwich de queso ocasionalmente. 

Desde que tenía 20 semanas comenzó a hacer todo mas despacio. Si quiero hacer algo tengo que asegurarme de hacerlo antes de las 3 de la tarde, si no, ya no lo hago. 

En la tarde siento bastante presión en la espalda y mi bebe me recuerda que es tiempo de descansar cuando me aprieta desde adentro el atinado en diferentes lugares. 

Así que me doy un baño tibio y me siento a disfrutar mi tiempo con Zara hasta que llega Jon de trabajar. 

Oh Baby #2 {21 Weeks}

21 Weeks

Baby is the size of a POMEGRANATE 

Weight: 138lbs (+11lbs)

Waist: 36in (+8in)

Cravings: hot fudge 

Dislikes: red meat still

This week has been particularly hectic. With all the Christmas preparations and the holidays we have been on the go a lot so I have been feeling a little tired. 

I had a couple of days with more nausea than usual but it didn't escalate. 

In the last check up we were able to hear baby's heart and it was strong and healthy.

Ive been ver y enotional these days. I overthink simple situations and I make a big deal out of nothing. So I try to focus all my energy in nesting and on Zarita so I don't blow things out of proportion but some days I'm more successful than others. 

The kicks and moves are getting stronger, that is one of my favorite things about pregnancy. 

Next month we will find out the gender of our baby and we can hardly wait. 

We don't have a name yet but we are praying that the name will come soon. 

Boy or Girl, whatever it is I can hardly wait to meet our baby.

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21 Semanas

Bebe es de el tamaño de una GRANADA 

Peso: 138lbs (+11lbs)

Cintura: 36in (+8in)

Antojos: chocolate caliente sobre nieve

No me gusta: la carne todavía 

Esta semana ha sido particularmente agitada. Con todos los preparativos de la Navidad y las noches de fiesta hemos estado ocupados y me eh sentido un poco cansad

He tenido un par de días con más náuseas que de costumbre pero no ah aumentando desde entonces.

En el último chequeo pudimos escuchar el corazón del bebé otravez y era fuerte y saludable.

He estado muy emocional últimamente y hago una gran cosa acerca de pequeñas cosas la mayoría de las veces y pienso demasiado en cosas que no al caso. Intento distraerme y comcentrarme en Zarita para evitar pensar en tonterías.

Las pataditas y los movimientos son cada vez más fuertes y son una de mis partes favoritas del embarazo.

El próximo mes sabremos el sexo de nuestro bebé y ya no puedo esperar mas. Todavía no tenemos ningún nombre y estoy orando que vendrá a nosotros una vez nos enteramos de lo que vamos a tener.

Niño o Niña, sea lo que sea ya no puedo esperar para conocer a nuestro bebé.

Baby Ramirez #2

Psalm 127:4

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children in ones youth. 

When we were expecting our first born God gave us this scripture and we have held on to it dearly. 

Now, that we found out we are expecting our second we are a little bit older and wiser and we are extremely greatful and blessed to have been chosen to grow our family. 

With a new baby on the way God also gave us a new word for our family and a scripture we have read over and over has taken a whole new meaning now that God gave us this word for this new season. 

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

5 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.

Baby, you are loved already and we have been praying for you even before you were conceived. Your family can not wait to meet you. 

Love, mom, dad and big sister.

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Salmo 127:4

4 Como flechas en la mano del guerrero,
así son los hijos tenidos en la juventud.

Cuando estábamos esperando nuestro primer bebe Dios nos dio esta escritura y nos hemos aferrado a muy fuerte a ella, en los días felices y los no tan fáciles. 

Ahora , que nos enteramos de que estamos esperando nuestro segundo bebe estamos un poco más grandes y un poco mas sabios y estamos muy agradecidos y bendecidos de haber sido elegidos para hacer crecer nuestra familia.

Con un nuevo bebé en camino, Dios también nos dio una nueva palabra para nuestra familia y una escritura que hemos leído una y otra vez ha tomado un nuevo significado ahora que Dios nos dio esta palabra para esta nueva temporada.

Deuteronomio 6:5-7

5 Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con toda tu fuerza. 6 Y estas palabras que yo te mando hoy, estarán sobre tu corazón; 7 y diligentemente las enseñarás a tus hijos, y hablarás de ellas cuando te sientes en tu casa y cuando andes por el camino, cuando te acuestes y cuando te levantes.

Baby, eres amado ya y hemos estado orando por ti , incluso antes de que fueras concebido(a) . Tu familia no puede esperar para conocerte. 

Te aman, mama, papa y tu hermana.

Zara {24 weeks}

Happy Half Birthday baby!!!!

We did it, we have a half a year old little human

Zara is growing by the second, every day we wake up and see her she is taller and smarter and more beautiful.

She has been sitting on her own for quite a while now, and she has been starting to pull on anything that is close to her to pull her self up, its funny to see her try and fall time and time again but she never quits.

Zara is a morning person (thank God) every morning she wakes up with a huge smile. After naps she is do pumped up she starts jumping and she can't wait to eat the world.

This month her two bottom teeth made an appearance and although we had some rough night waking up with pain she is now all better, just reaching for anything that it is in her way to put in her mouth and sooth her gums.

Her conversations are getting louder and longer. We love talking to her as she stares in to our lips and tries to imitate the movements but of course she can't yet and instead coos and makes different sound.

She loves touching faces, more like slapping faces, so be aware of this, this is your only warning because it happens so fast and so hard.

After 6 months of being exclusively breastfed we start solid this month, it will be interesting, fun and messy but I am very excited to experience this new season of her life.

I couldn't end this post without showing my favorite side of our baby girl, she is full of joy and her personality is hilarious:

The best is yet to come.

Zara's Dedication

My husband and I both grew up in church. We got dedicated as babies and our parents did the impossible to instill in us the desire to serve and follow the Lord.
Now, that we are the ones with a baby of our own, we will do the impossible for her to grow up knowing and serving God and develop her God given potential.

Many times I imagined what it would be like when I had a baby of my own, how would I speak to her, how would I be able to teach her the ways of our Father, how would I be able to express how much her parents love serving God and His house and now that she is here I know that living my example is the answer. There is nothing I can say that would show her how important it is to follow Jesus than to demonstrate with our actions that He is the way, the truth and the light,

So a couple of weeks ago we dedicated her to the Lord. She was prayed for, my husband spoke over her and family and friends alongside the church were witnesses of this beautiful moment.

Zara {20 weeks}

Five months with our sweet baby today

We love her strong personality, at this young age we can already see glimpses of who she is. I love staying at home with her and observe every little change she goes through.

Zara has been rolling over a lot better this month. All that tummy time that she is not too fond of is paying of. 

She is always looking around every time we enter a new place.

Loves to smile when someone smiles at her and has loud conversations with dad when he gets home from work.

Jumping has been her favorite activity these days.
Zara has started to recognize familiar faces and gets very excited when she sees someone she recognizes.
Her bottom gums look a little swollen, so I am guessing she is teething, also because she has been fussier than usual and her night schedule has completely changed.

Going for walks in the carrier are still one of our favorite things to do together.

Every day I am amazed of how much she has grown in these five months that to me feel like five days.

Zara {16Weeks}

Month 4 has been a month of new discoveries.

Z found out it is fun to reach for her feet an suck on her big toe.

She has been able to sit up on her own for short periods of time. 

Tummy time is exciting for her now, she looks through books, plays with teething toys and screams at the ceiling for no apparent reason, it is just amusing for her. 

Staring and talking to her reflection in the mirror is hilarious for us. She smiles and reaches for it. 

Teething pain has been the only low this month but even through the discomfort she has been her happy self for the most part.

She is still nursing a hundred percent.

This month we dedicated her at church. I will post about it soon. Free time is a luxury now a days. 

Belly Progression {Zara in the making}

41 weeks later and we have a beautiful baby girl.

I can not believe 41 weeks came and went already. Looking at this pictures brings back memories of the most wonderful journey I've been on yet.

It seems it was just yesterday that we started talking about having a baby and we were waiting for a positive test, then 41 weeks passed by, my body changed, Zara began to form, my belly grew and now it is time to welcome our baby in to the world. I can not wait to see my husband fall in love even more with our daughter and to see them together.

Zara, my love, it was an honor to have had you in my belly for the past 41 weeks and 2 days. I am glad God chose your daddy and I to be your parents and that he sent you to rock our world. I will always cherish every day I carried you in my belly.

I will miss feeling your kicks and your hiccups, I'll miss how you would throw your self from one side to the other, how you will be so still and peaceful at night and active with me during the day and how you will remind me that it is ok to slow down and rest. I can not wait to see your face and to hold you and to continue this adventure with you alongside us, to make new memories and to teach us how to be parents.

I love you.
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41 semanas más tarde y tenemos una hermosa niña .

No puedo creer que 41 semanas llegaron y se fueron ya . Mirando estas imágenes nos trae recuerdos de la experiencia más maravillosa que me ha pasado.

Parece que fue ayer cuando empezamos a hablar de tener un bebé y estábamos a la espera de un resultado positivo , y luego 41 semanas pasaron, mi cuerpo cambió , Zara comenzó a formarse , mi vientre creció y ahora es el momento de dar la bienvenida a nuestra bebé en el mundo . No puedo esperar a ver a mi esposo enamorado todavía más con nuestra hija y verlos juntos.

Zara, mi amor, que fue un honor haberte tenido en mi vientre durante las últimos 41 semanas y 2 días. Me alegro de que Dios escogió a tu papá y a mi para ser tus padres y que él te envió a ti para cambiar nuestro mundo. Siempre voy a apreciar cada día que te llevé en mi vientre.
Echaré de menos sentir tus pataditas y el hipo que te daba, tambien extrañare la forma en que te tirabas de un lado al otro , cómo eras tan tranquila y silenciosa por la noche y activa conmigo durante el día y la forma en que me recordabas que está bien ir más despacio y descansar. No puedo esperar ver tu carita y abrazarte y continuar esta aventura contigo a nuestro lado para crear nuevos recuerdos juntos y para enseñarnos cómo ser padres.
Te amo.

Oh Baby! {Week 41}

It is one week after our due date and we are still pregnant!

I think people are more concerned and anxious about Zara being born than we are. She is doing great and is in no hurry to come out.

I am no doing much these days, I spend my days organizing and cleaning and visiting my parents and relaxing.

We have an appointment for a non stress test in a couple of days and we will monitor Zara's progress to see how she is doing and to schedule a day to be induced if necessary.

In the mean time we are just waiting patiently and if we've waited this long for her to join us, what are a couple of days!

Can't wait to meet you little Z.

                                                     

Es una semana después de la fecha de nacimiento y todavía estamos embarazadas!
Creo que la gente está más preocupada y ansiosa porque  Zara nazca de lo que pensaba. Ella está muy bien y no tiene ninguna prisa para salir.
Yo no estoy haciendo mucho estos días, me paso el día la organización y la limpieza y visitar a mis padres y relajante.
Tenemos una cita en un par de días y vamos a monitorear el progreso de Zara para ver cómo está y para programar un día para ser inducida en caso necesario.

Por el momento sólo estamos esperando pacientemente y si hemos esperado todo este tiempo que son unos das mas.

No puedo esperar para conocerte pequeña Z.

Oh Baby! {Week 40}

Week 40

baby is the size of a Jackfruit

Weight +40 Lbs

Waist +27in

Cravings: chocolate milk

Dislikes: back pain

Zara's due date is this week. Although I have been experiencing back labor pains they are still not the real thing. 

Nights are very uncomfortable and it is when I experience most of the pain. We are excited, anxious, nervous but overwhelmed with joy just thinking that very soon we will be holding her.

We have done everything to get ready for her and now it is just a waiting game.

I don't know If there will be another blog like this, everything depends on her now, its been great being able to record every moment of this journey and hopefully my next post will be a picture of us holding our baby girl, but whatever happens we will keep you all posted.

                                                     

Semana 40

bebe es de el tamaño de una Jaca

Peso +40 Libras

Cintura +27 pulgadas

Antojos: leche con chocolate

No me gusta: dolor de espalda

Esta semana es cuando esperamos a que Zara nazca. Aunque he estado experimentando de nuevo dolores de parto que son muy intensos todavía no son lo suficientemente fuertes ni constantes para comenzar el parto.
Las noches son muy incómodas y es cuando experimento la mayor parte del dolor.
Estamos muy contentos, ansiosos, nerviosos, pero llenos de alegría pensando que muy pronto vamos la vamos a poder cargar.
Hemos hecho todo lo posible para estar listos para ella y ahora es sólo cuestión de esperar.
No sé si habrá otro blog como este, todo depende de ella ahora, ha sido genial poder escribir cada momento de este trayecto, y espero que mi próximo blog sea una imagen de nosotros cargando a nuestra niña, pero lo que sea que suceda lo mantendremos al tanto.

Oh Baby! {Week 39}

Week 39

baby is the size of a Watermelon

Weight +38 Lbs

Waist +25in

Cravings: chocolate milk

Dislikes: back pain

This week everything has been pretty much the same, Zara is running out of space so every little move is magnified times a hundred.

I have been taking it slow lately and tried to rest as much as I can, even though I feel better when I am on the move.

This is my last week at work and I am counting the days to have some rest before Zara arrives. 

So many questions and unknowns go through my head every day, but all I can do is pray and let God be in control.

This week I started feeling Braxton hicks for the first time, they are very uncomfortable and painful but at least it is a sign that my body is getting ready and soon we will have Zara with us.

                                                     

Semana 39

bebe es de el tamaño de una Sandia

Peso +38 Libras

Cintura +25 pulgadas

Antojos: leche con chocolate

No me gusta: dolor de espalda

Esta semana todo ha sido más o menos igual, Zara se está quedando sin espacio por lo que cada pequeño movimiento se magnifica un centenar.
He estado tomando las cosas con calma últimamente y trato de descansar todo lo que puedo, a pesar de que me siento mejor cuando estoy en movimiento.
Esta es mi última semana en el trabajo y estoy contando los días para descansar un poco antes de que Zara llegue.
Tantas preguntas e incógnitas pasan por mi cabeza todos los días, pero lo único que puedo hacer es orar y dejar que Dios tome el control.
Esta semana empecé a sentir contracciones fuertes por primera vez, son muy incómodas y dolorosas, pero al menos es una señal de que mi cuerpo se está preparando y pronto tendremos Zara con nosotros.

Oh Baby! {Week 38}

Week 38

baby is the size of a Pumpkin

Weight +36 Lbs

Waist +23in

Cravings: fruit smoothies with yogurt

Dislikes: Braxton hicks

All I can think about is that in two weeks I will be going on maternity leave.

I have been exhausted lately but I amaze myself at everything I am able to accomplish in a day even with a pumpkin size baby in my belly.

Our weekly visits to the midwives have been great, Zara is doing great and she will join us pretty soon.

                                                     

Semana 38

bebe es de el tamaño de una Calanaza

Peso +36 Libras

Cintura +23 pulgadas

Antojos: licuados de fruta con yogurt

No me gusta: Contracciones

Todo lo que puedo pensar es que en dos semanas me voy a tener incapacidad en el trabajo.
Eh estado agotada últimamente, pero me sorprendo a mí misma en todo lo que soy capaz de lograr en un día, incluso con un bebé de tamaño de una calabaza en mi vientre.
Nuestros chequeos semanales han sido muy buenas, Zara está muy bien y pronto estará con nosotros.

Oh Baby! {Week 37}

Week 37

baby is the size of a Winter Melon

Weight +34 Lbs

Waist +21in

Cravings: Fresh squeezed lemonade with lots of ice

Dislikes: heartburn is back

This week was a complete different than my whole pregnancy, when i thought I was getting the hang of the symptoms everything changes.

As you can see in the picture Zara is dropping and its so exciting because she is getting ready to join us out here very soon.

Last week we had our last ultrasound and saw her head down already.

She is still very active all day and most of the night. 

Remember when I used to say my feel will get swollen at the end of the day, well i've reached a new level this week, they look like inflated balloons all day even when I have them up for a while. My lower back is swollen as well so that combined with my swollen feet makes it very hard to walk normal. 

My hands have been swollen also, the other day it was hard to close them but it comes and goes.

I've also experience the famous sciatica pain on my left leg this week, it didn't last very long but definitely did not enjoy it.

The nursery is 90% done, all the furniture is in place, all of her clothes are washed and put away, my bags and her diaper bag are packed, the car seat is assembled and ready to be put in the car all we need now is Zara.

                                                     

Semana 37

bebe es de el tamaño de una Calanazita

Peso +34 Libras

Cintura +21 pulgadas

Antojos: Limonada natural con mucho hielo

No me gusta: la acidez esta de regreso

Esta semana fue un completamente diferente a todo mi embarazo, cuando pensé que me estaba empezando a comprender los síntomas todo cambia.

Como se puede ver en la foto de Zara está cayendo y es muy emocionante porque ella está a punto de unirse a nosotros aquí muy pronto.

La semana pasada tuvimos nuestra último ultrasonido y vimos que la cabeza ya esta hacia abajo.

Ella sigue siendo muy activa durante todo el día y parte de la noche .

¿Recuerdas cuando yo solía decir mis pies estaban hinchados al final del día, ahora he llegado a un nuevo nivel esta semana ,mis pies se ven como globos inflados durante todo el día , incluso cuando los tengo hacia arriba por un tiempo . Mi espalda inferior está hinchado , así que combinado con los pies hinchados hace que sea mas difícil caminar normal.

Mis manos se han hinchado también , el otro día era difícil poder cerrarlas.

También he experimentado el famoso dolor de la ciática en la pierna izquierda esta semana, no duró mucho tiempo, pero sin duda no nos gustó .

El cuarto de Zara ya esta 90 % terminado , todo el mobiliario está en su lugar , toda la ropa esta lavada y se guardó , mis maletas y su bolsa de pañales están llenas , el asiento de seguridad está montado y listo para ser puesto en el carro y ya todo lo que necesitamos ahora es a Zara.

Oh Baby! {Week 36}

Week 36

baby is the size of a Honeydew melon

Weight +32 Lbs

Waist +19in

Cravings: nothing in particular I am just very hungry all the time.

Dislikes: Burning sensation of my skin in my upper belly

Ok this is one huge belly! Every where I go, people are asking me when I am due. I don't blame them, it looks like I have a basketball in there, doesn't it?

Our little girl will be here in 4 weeks, give or take. 

I've gained 32 pounds so far, i don't even want to see the scale anymore, but if that means my baby is healthy, I don't mind.

Zara is VERY active. she moves and pushes and kicks so much is fascinating but painful. I have been having period like cramps, back ache and a burning sensation on the top of my belly as well. 

Every time I lay down for a nap or to go to sleep at night she thinks its party time and starts dancing around. I love feeling her but I can't wait until she comes out.

I will be having an ultrasound in the next couple of days, I really want to see how our baby is doing in there and how much she has grown since the last time we saw her.

                                                     

Semana 36

bebe es de el tamaño de un Coco

Peso +32 Libras

Cintura +19pulgadas

Antojos: Nada en particular, solo tengo hambre todo el tiempo.

No me gusta: La sensacion de ardor en mi piel en la parte alta de mi estomago.

Ok esta es una enorme barriga! A todas partes que voy, la gente me pregunta cuando tendré a mi bebe No los culpo, parece que tengo una pelota de basketball allí, ¿no?

Zara estará aquí dentro de 4 semanas, más o menos.

He ganado 32 libras hasta ahora, yo no quiero ni ver la pesa más, pero si eso significa que mi bebé está sana, no me molesta el peso que eh ganado.

Zara es muy activa. ella se mueve y empuja y patea tanto es fascinante, pero doloroso. He estado teniendo calambres en el estomago, dolor de espalda y una sensación de ardor en la parte superior de mi vientre también.

Cada vez que me acuesto a dormir la siesta o es hora de irse a dormir por la noche ella piensa que es hora de fiesta y empieza a bailar alrededor. Me encanta sentirla a ella, pero no puedo esperar a que salga.

Voy a tener un ultrasonido en los próximos días, tengo muchas ganas de ver cómo nuestra bebé está allí y lo mucho que ha crecido desde la última vez que la vimos.