The First of Many...

Yesterday was my first Dr. appointment at Dr. Horlacher's office. Personally, I found it to be a little routine, as we discussed family history. As usual, Dave had no shortage of jokes regarding the medical history on my side of the family, but at least the nurse was amused!

Next appointment (November 9), will be a lot more interesting as we'll get to hear the baby's heartbeat! I can't wait!!!

I gotta Nap When I Can!

I've been SO exhausted between Payton not sleeping well at night, mixed with the first trimester fatigue that sleeping in my car during my lunch break sounds pretty awesome every day! Yes, it looks strange, but I gotta nap when I can!



Looking back, I remember being tired while pregnant with Payton, but it's way different being pregnant a second time around with a 20 month old at home. Sleeping becomes a last priority when you have a little one running around the house and wanting you to play with her! Since Payton isn't sure what's going on and I don't want to take away from our quality time, naps during my lunch break will have to work for now.

Happy Zzzz's!

My Awesome, Crazy, Busy Life!

Life has changed a lot in just the past couple of years (let's just say I've got a full plate)! I'm now a full-time wife, Mom, daughter, friend, Quality Analyst, and part-time Photographer. People ask me all the time when I find time to sleep. I always say, "Life is a balance. As long as I always put my family first, the rest just falls into place!" It's true!

This weekend was no different - crazy & busy! Saturday morning I had my first newborn session with baby E! Saturday afternoon was my nephew, Carter's 2nd birthday party. Sunday, Dave, Payton & I went to Cincinnati for a fun day of maternity shopping/Bengal game watching and over to my Dad's to celebrate his 63rd birthday (sorry Dad, I had to reveal your age - LOL!)





To top off the weekend, last night Payton & I got roughly 3 hours of sleep!

Now back to my day job. :)

Eating Right = Feeling Right!

Eating healthy is extremely important to me while being pregnant with Schindler baby #2, that's why I'm going organic and all-natural! My step-sister, Jannelle introduced me into the organic/all natural world and I'm a big fan so far! I can't believe the variety of chips, breads and cereals there are! Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to be some crazy loony person about it. If I want an ice cream sundae from Friendly's or some french fries from McDonald's (or McDonny's as Payton says) I'm going for it, but overall it's healthily eating for me and baby!

Feelin' Good!

Thank you everyone for asking regularly how I'm feeling. It's great to know how much everyone cares! Going into week 4, I'm feelin' good so far. Yes, I have the occasional "queasy" moments, but nothing some saltine crackers or a small snack can't cure! Let's hope things stay this way! Tuesday @ 1:00 is my first Dr.'s appointment. We won't be meeting with Dr. Horlacher, but instead the nurse practitioner to discuss our medical history. It's not the most exciting of appointments, but it seemed like every appointment Dave went to while I was pregnant with Payton it hit home a little more the reality of what's to come!

I'm Pregnant!

Yes, it's official - I'm pregnant! I'm due June 7 and Dave, Payton & I couldn't be happier! After we found out the news, Dave & I were so excited to tell everyone, so we did! There's no holding back secrets with us, but of course we told little Ms. Payton first that she was going to be a big sister! Since I had such a great pregnancy with Payton I can only hope for the same this time around. So far, so good! Keep cheeking back for updates to hear all about Dave, Natalie, Payton +1!