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14 Week Blogpost

It's completely pathetic that it's been 20 days since my last post -- shame on me. You've gotta understand what a woman goes through when preggo though, I was tired a lot.

What's happened lately?

I took Braiden (my first son 1.5 years old) to the doctor's for a well baby visit. He's doing well is pretty tall, about average for both weight and head size. Everything else was biz as usual for the next few days and then I found myself in San Francisco for a work conference. It was interesting and fun, but so hard to get a good night's rest in when you're in a lonely hotel room. I know what it means to find happiness in waking up to the one you love, because there really isn't anything else like it... especially being away on biz travel.

I had my OB appointment on Friday, Feb 11 and had the most embarrassing moment at the OB to date. I went in and was excited that they were going to do the ultrasound. I decided to switch to Cedars Sinai and sans UCLA med center (not that I'm not loyal to my Bruin family...just need to do what's best for the baby)...and felt more comfortable with the wondrous feedback I'd heard about Cedars. I went in to see the ultrasound technician and she said "hop on up here" onto the table. I had seen one of the 'earlier' ultrasound mechanisms set up -- it's the kind that goes inside of you to get the ultrasound -- so I naturally just assumed I needed to get undressed. The technician had the look of death on her face. Apparently I was already far along enough where they could take the ultrasound on top of my belly -- OOPS! So it was the most awkward visit to say the least. Moving along, everything looked great. My due date according to the ultrasound is August 18th (my dad's bday!) We'll be full of summer bdays.

I finally met my own OB Dr. Tsui and he is great. Very knowledgeable, personable, and encouraged I also meet the other doctors since they all work as a group and depending on who is on call on the day that I deliver, that is who will be working with me when the baby is due. Everything else is on track, next appointment in mid-March will likely be when we can determine the gender. Hip Hip Hooray.

We've got a name if it's a girl: Mia Victoria Vinco Bartlett.

If it's a boy...we've got a few floating around:

- Dallas Bentley Vinco Bartlett
- Cameron Jacob Vinco Bartlett
- Killian Jaxon Vinco Bartlett
- Kavanaugh Slater Vinco Bartlett (Nickname: Kav!)

I'll probably put up one of those voting polls to see what name gets the most votes. Either way, we're so excited to be welcoming another one into the home.

I'm off to get a little bit of work done before the week gets off to a full start.

This week we'll be seeing Josh, Christa, Blayne, and Logan! We're so excited to have a little piece of home here with us in LA. We plan on going to Legoland, but the weather doesn't look too promising for the weekend, so we'll see how it all nets out.

All Star weekend finally came to a close, but now it's time for the Oscars to move in...LA is a city that never really sleeps.

We love it here.

Till Next Time.

<3 Mama Bartlett.

Hello / Goodbye First Trimester

It's officially out in the open (AKA on Facebook). I am 12 weeks pregnant and couldn't be any happier than to share the news with family, friends, coworkers, and acquaintances.

I can't believe I'm pregnant -- AGAIN. As many of you know, I knew I was pregnant because I sat on our couch and ate a tub of goat cheese, and nothing about it felt normal.

I couldn't be any more excited to be having another baby. It's really a miracle to think about growing a PERSON inside of you. What more -- I've seen it with Braiden and I can't wait to see it with our second, but it is truly an amazing experience to see half of you and half of your significant other in your children. I love that Braiden learns things so quickly and that he does things that make me introspective of my own self, and I see things that he does that remind me of everything that his father is. . . and it is AMAZING.

So, while we aren't married, and we haven't bought our house, and Jeff is in school and I'm embarking on my 'career' it isn't the cleanest path to the future, but it's still a great one.

A lot of things have been different about this pregnancy - I have more morning sickness, and I am tired all the time...and i definitely have more cravings. I know, I know, it's always fun to then assume that I'm having a girl or a boy or this or that, but as long as the baby is healthy, we are A-OK.

I was originally going to UCLA Med, but didn't enjoy my experience there, so I decided to switch to Cedars-Sinai. I go in for my next appointment on 2/12 and am pretty excited to meet my new OB. I know the drill, so it shouldn't be anything unexpected, but am happy I'll get to see another ultrasound of baby #2.

How this pregnancy happened -- well we all know about the birds and the bees, but, was it planned?? Not really. But here is how everything transpired. Jeff and I decided that we want to get married in June 2012. We can celebrate his graduation from $UC, have the wedding, then celebrate the busy birthday month of July (Jeff, Dustin, Braiden, Natalie, Josh, Adam) and then August birthdays (me, baby #2, my dad).

So, Jeff got to thinking -- if we didn't have another child in the next few months, I'd be pregnant or just have given birth right before our wedding, and no offense, but who wants to be big at their wedding? Not me. So, point, Jeff. Then, he also pointed out that if we just decided to wait to have another child after the wedding that Braiden will be 4. The kids would be 4 years apart!!! It was too long in my opinion, as the relationship for the two kids would be quite different than if they were a bit closer in age. So, I (-- ignorantly agreeing to this "great idea") disregarded the real facts (increase in health care premiums to support 2 dependents instead of one, Jeff is in school and an EXPENSIVE school $$ $UC, I've been traveling more for work, daycare costs, getting a car big enough for two kids and all the baby gear that comes with that, diapers, and formula costs again...). We used the "what will be, will be" attitude for two weeks and I spoke to a friend of mine who then pointed out all of the disregarded facts above and additional points of consideration (i.e. where are you going to settle down, will this affect your options in the future for going back to school, etc) and so then I decided -- it's probably not a good time to be "trying" or "testing God's will for us."

But apparently I was too late. On December 14th, I found out we were expecting. I didn't tell anyone because I wanted to be sure. I went to my first Docs appt on Jan 5th and there the baby was, itty and bitty on the ultrasound and as beautiful/handsome as ever.

I can't wait to find out the gender... I think it's a boy, but what mom doesnt' want a lil baby girl to doll up in dresses and sassy swimsuits and fancy shoes! We'll see what the good Lord above has in store for us.

Night night from me and Baby Bartlett #2 !

So excited to have shared this news with you alllllll <3