Pregnancy-22 weeks

I am 22 weeks along today! So far, so good! I had an appointment today and everything is looking good! I am being seen every 2 weeks and then every week as it gets closer. My Dr will check my cervix at each appointment. I asked her if there were any concerns with checking me every week, she said she hasn't seen any situations that it has put women into pre-term labor (and she is very conservative), so that's good.

I have a meeting in Philadelphia next week and I'm cleared to go to that--I fly out Monday afternoon and get back Tuesday night, so it's a quick trip. I get a progesterone shot every week and will see my Dr again in 2 weeks!

So far so good--hold tight, baby Froehle--we're in this together!!!

Bishop's first haircut

Bishop had his first haircut on Thursday, Sept 29th. We had it in preparation for pictures that were coming up.

We took him to Kids Hair, where every chair has its own TV, so Bishop could watch Elmo. They blow bubbles to distract the kids and give them suckers.  I was prepared with all sorts of treats, distractions and we tried everything.....unfortunately, he was NOT having it!!! Bishop does NOT like to be restrained, and he cried and screamed bloody murder the entire haircut (which, thankfully only lasted less than 5 minutes). The minute she unbuckled him, he was fine and he now has a big boy haircut!!

While we were there, 2 mothers came up to me and said...."that was my son, 4 years ago" and "I remember that exact experience". We're hoping the 2nd time won't be quite as tramatic!

I wanted to get a before shot, but everything happened so quickly, that I wasn't able to.

 Loving his sucker after that!!!

 Bishop's big boy haircut! I think it turned out great and he looks so handsome! :)

Friends, Rocori Homecoming, and more friends

We had a very fun, busy weekend last weekend! Friday we went to the Hennum's for dinner. Bishop had a blast playing with the girls!

Saturday morning we visited Grandpa and Grandma Froehle, Uncle Jake and Great Uncle Art delivering firewood. It was a COLD morning, but it was fun to see them. Bishop played with some toys of the customer they were delivering to, so it was hard to get him to leave.

Saturday afternoon we drove up to Cold Spring for 2011 Homecoming. The game was played at 1pm on Saturday, which was different and no one really knew why it was a day game. I'd have to say---it didn't really feel like hs football because it was played during the day. It is the 20th anniversary of Luke's team making it to the Prepbowl (State finals for football). His team is the only team in Rocori history to make it to the Prepbowl, so there was talk they were going to recognize the team. Unfortunately, NOTHING was done to recognize them. It was disappointing that nothing was organized, but it was still fun to go to the game (and they won)! After the game we went to our friends' Ben and Jen's and hung out for awhile. We drove back home that evening.

Sunday we walked down to watch the marathon. We saw a few people we knew and also missed a few friends. I had tears in my eyes watching the marathoners, as I can relate to the preparation, excitement, pain and feeling of accomplishment the runners were feeling....it also motivated me to get back into running after this baby is born! Luke and Bishop went for a long bike ride in the afternoon and I went to a baby shower at a neighbors.

Sunday evening two of my college friends came over with their families. Beth and Jill came for dinner and it was SO fun to catch up and see their families!! We don't get together as often as I would like, but we always pick up where we left off when we're together.....and the kids had a blast together!!

Pizza with Maia and Siena Friday Night

 Bishop's first run on the football field!

 Rocori Homecoming 2011

 Here is a picture of Paxton eating some dinner! He is so stinkin' cute!

 Noah, Bishop and Pressley eating mac and cheese

 CUPCAKES!!

 Bishop and Noah had a blast together--they laughed and laughed and laughed!!

 Little Logan...SO CUTE!

 Smily Paxton

 Bishop, Paxton, Pressley, Noah and Logan

Bishop Family Vacation

Every year for the past 3 years we've gone on a family vacation with my family. This year we went up Thursday and stayed until Sunday. We stayed at Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen. It was the first year we had a 3 bedroom cabin....and we needed it, so the parents could sleep while the grandparents hung out with the kids in the middle of the night! Thanks, Nana and Papa!! We had a wonderful time....lots of laughs (and even tears while playing cards--due to laughing so hard)....hiking, swimming, relaxing, eating and enjoying our time together!

Happy Madelyn before our first hike! She did awesome!!

 She is seriously, the cutest little girl!!

 The dads and the kids

 This was the best we could do for a "family" picture. Unfortunately, I couldn't quite make it in time and I couldn't get the camera set up much better. Bummer!

 The first night Bishop ran around the condo naked....he kept running around in circles and we were all laughing so hard we were crying! He was loving it and it was hilarious!

 Hanging out on a John Deere in the parking lot. Bishop thought it was pretty cool

 Auntie, Bishop, Madelyn and Uncle Ryan swimming!

Madelyn went swimming for the first time and went under water....she did great and loved the water!! Bishop preferred the hottub the first day, but the 2nd day he was kicking and splashing and having a great time!!

 Uncle Ryan letting the kids play with his iPad. 

 I've never seen Bishop sit still for as long as he did...we might have to get one! :) Ryan had an app that you can touch animals or trucks and it will play the sound that animal or truck makes.....a dog or firetruck, etc.

 Look at this big, cute girl!!! Sitting up all by herself and she's not even 6 months old!! Go Madelyn!

 Bishop was trying to help her, but he caused her to fall down more than anything.

 Saturday Luke went to St John's homecoming, so he left early. My dad hiked with Madelyn and Ryan was gracious enough to take Bishop hiking.

 Nana and her grandkids....of course she brought tons of treats, which we all loved (including Bishop)!!!

 Bishop and Papa! Bishop would continuously ask for Papa....it was the first thing out of his mouth every morning. They are quite the pals!

Big Brother

Yes, Bishop is going to be a Big Brother!! We are expecting baby #2 Feburary 17, 2012. Just one week exactly after Bishop turns 2!! Bishop was born one month early due to some complications, so I'm hoping we can make it to Bishop's 2nd birthday before this baby is born....but more than anything we hope for a healthy, happy baby!

So far, things are going well! I'll be 20 weeks tomorrow. I have my 20 week Ultrasound on Monday, which we're really excited about. Of course, we're a little nervous since I was put on bedrest at 25 weeks with Bishop....but we'll take things one week at a time and I'll be monitored more closely this time.  I haven't been running during this pregnancy and I've cut WAY back on my walking (per my Dr's instructions), so hopefully that will help keep me off bedrest as well.  We won't be finding out what we're having until the baby is born, but Luke has named this baby "SisBro"....so we'll all have to wait until Feb to see if Bishop will have a little sister or brother!

These pictures were from up north last weekend. I'll post more on that trip in the next post. I'm a little nervous of all the things Bishop will teach SisBro (like crawling on the table and playing with knives), but I know he'll be a great big brother!! :)

 Bishop hanging out with Madelyn

 Bishop LOVES babies and he is so good with Madelyn. He loves her so much and I'm sure she's "kissed out" after last weekend....as Bishop kissed her CONSTANTLY!!