Cravings

Well one of the number one questions asked is whether or not I have had any crazy cravings. Well crazy or disgusting cravings no... however, my husband will tell you cravings in general, yes!

My cravings tend to be momentary cravings... for example, about a month ago Cody and I were standing in line at HEB and there was an advertisement for a Sonic Cherry Limeade. Cody asked me, "what are you staring at?" To which I replied, the picture of the yummy cherry limeade! Of course, he thought it was hilarious that I was staring at a picture of a cherry limeade, but let me say their advertising worked on this pregnant lady. We made a stop on the way home!

Then there are cravings where something just sounds really good like Italian food or Mexican food, etc.

A more common craving of mine has been peanut M&M's. I LOVE peanut M&M's! I always have, but recently they are the snack of choice. And of course, another story about Cody's teasing me about my cravings...

We met some friends of ours at Barnes & Noble for coffee (or a strawberry & cream shake for me) and I told Cody, "hey look, they have M&M Monopoly isn't that funny?" To which my sweet husband replied, "Where? I don't see that? I think you are just seeing M&M's everywhere!"

Ah.... you gotta love him!

Other cravings have been phases... such as Eggo Waffles, Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Egg Rolls, Chocolate Shakes, etc. None of which by the way are at all good for me - luckily, I have indulged myself carefully not adding too much weight.

Her name is...

After quite a bit of thinking and much conversation... we have decided on a name. Actually, we decided on a name a while back but wanted to be sure before letting everyone know.

Madelyn Capri McDonald

("Mady" for short)

Madelyn was suggested over dinner by my father shortly after we found out we were pregnant and then later came back to Cody and I and stuck! It just felt right!

Capri was suggested by my sister, Leslie, in an email she sent to me in February. She wrote about a song that she was listening to, and had heard many times before but made her think of me as she was listening to it. She became a little teary-eyed and sent me the link suggesting the possibility of the name if it was a girl. I of course was also teary-eyed after hearing it (not hard when your pregnant) and passed the song along to Cody who loved the lyrics and the name.

A few weeks later, way before we found out we were having a girl, a friend of ours, Allie Christie was telling me that we were having a girl and she knew the name. I laughed and then asked her the name, and she began to tell me about a song she heard and that I had to hear it. Well, of course, I guessed the song and told her about my sister sending me the song and suggesting the name. Allie was so excited and said "It's gonna be a girl and you have to name her Capri, it's God's way of telling you!"

So, after much conversation and time for Cody to ponder the name. We decided on Madelyn Capri.

Cody has really wanted to make sure every decision we make regarding the baby is thought out and planned - not spur of the moment! Which I love and appreciate! (Most of the time) .

If you are interested in hearing the song, it is called Capri by Colbie Caillat.

Week 24

Yesterday we went to our 6 month doctor's appointment.

Cody's mom, Carrie, hadn't had a chance to go with us yet or to hear the baby's heartbeat so she went with us! It is always so neat to hear our little girl's heartbeat and now as she is getting bigger it is so much more evident and strong. She has always had a quick heartbeat, but she was moving so much yesterday that Dr. Kirkham said her heart rate was jumping up every once in a while due to her activity. She is quite the mover!

It could be good or bad that she is so active - good because that means she will love playing sports with her daddy, or bad because that probably means she will also be an active baby. Though, she may need to be to keep up with Cody and I.

Her movements are getting so strong now that you can watch my stomach move and shift as she does! It is pretty funny! Cody will kiss my stomach or talk to my belly until she kicks him - which she does. She is still very responsive to Cody's voice. Daddy's little girl!

Surprising on this doctor visit was my realization of how soon she will be in our arms. Dr. Kirkham began discussing child birth classes, hospital tours, and then reminded me that in two visits (I go every month) I will be at 32 weeks! It is crazy to think we are nearly three months away from meeting our sweet baby!

Time has gotten away from us with our busy schedules and it is all coming faster than I thought it would! But I am so excited!

Cody loves talking about her - what she will do, who she will look like, protecting her and mentions her often in his sermons or lessons which is so wonderful to hear.

Well as requested there are a few belly photos below. These pictures were taken on Saturday, before Cody and I went to a beach wedding (the reason for the hat).