Baby Names...

So we have a list - because every Tunila has a list for everything - so a baby name list is a must...

Here are the surviving names:

GIRL
Tess, Macie, Ada, Khiya, Tatum (my favorite)

BOY
Jacoby, Stabler, Leland

Here are the names that have been DQ'd by daddy or mema:

GIRL
Ainsley, Abigail, Piper, Harper

BOY
Mack, Caleb, Jagger, Sol, Crue, Hudson, Maddox

Any favorites??? The names have to pass our two tests: 1) Is it easy to recognize/pronounce if you see it written; and 2) is it unique enough that there wont be other kids with the same name in baby's class ;)

By the way - Dyson's middle name was almost Bean, after his prenatal nickname ;) See, Raider seems pretty normal compared to Bean! Little known fact - Kobe Bryant's middle name is also Bean after his dad's nickname from when he was in the pros ;)

10 am Feedings

It's pizza... almost every day. Whatever lean, low fat pizza I can get my hands on ;)

Dyson's 2nd Birthday Party - chance to show off the baby bump!!

What a wonderful day with friends and family! Our Cali family was missed - but Dyson received some fun packages in the mail that brought a little bit of sunshine to VA.

Speaking of... we decorated the backyard and Mike worked hard to get everything looking great - about 15 minutes in, the rain started. So, we moved everyone in and started over ;)

The baby bump was on showcase in my fitted top (and stretchy pants - the best). Dyson has a great time and blew his candles out in one go! I'll post the videos soon.

10 Weeks Tomorrow!

Keeping count? We're 10 months tomorrow and feeling much better. I still need to eat every two hours but I've up'd my water and stopped eating after dinner. Mommy and baby are weighing in at a healthy 151 LBS (That's 10lbs less than I started Dyson's pregnancy!)... My guess is losing the weight post-baby doesn't any easier so hopefully even when I gain my 30 lbs, I'll be able to fit in something!

Thank your brother, baby...

Dyson was testing his limits this weekend and "tried out" a few new not so nice things to say on momma... he waited for a reaction and kept on when he didn't get one he was expecting. I used all the distraction techniques, addressed the words directly (we don't use those words, yada, yada) finally I was so upset with him for continuing to use the ugly words, I popped him on the tush and put him in time out. Mike and I use time outs whenever necessary, but we don't spank Dyson. I felt horrible, Dyson was just confused... not my proudest mommy moment for sure.

So baby number two, you can thank your brother because daddy and I will not be spanking anymore (either of you). I just can't wrap my head around how I preach being nice and not hitting and then act out of anger and spank you guys. Next time I'll use my words ;)

"Feed baby every two hours..."

I read this in one of my baby magazines for pregnant women with morning sickness and it stuck with me... any other advice anyone would like to pass along?

So my new theory on morning sickness.... it's nature (and baby's) way of "training" the new mommy to take care of something - in this case, her body - to prep for having a newborn in the house. So with this line of thinking.... Dyson thought I needed seven months of "training" before I got the point ;) Yikes!

We're Facebook Official

I announced our excitement about the pregnancy yesterday on Facebook and received some wonderful notes from family and friends. Thank you all!

First DR Appointment - Perfect Check-up 8.5 wks!

So I'm showing, just "because it's my second" according to the doctor. I wanted to say, "really? are you sure maybe we should check for a second heartbeat or redo the math or something..."

The doctor has declared it. ONE healthy baby about 8 1/2 weeks old. With a strong heartbeat ;) EXACTLY what a momma and daddy want to hear. We're due 12/12/2010 so as my sister Lee said, Merry early Christmas!

Lunch....

So I'm eating leftover pizza from last night and very, very cold ginger ale.... momma (and baby?) are very, very happy right now ;)

Today is baby's first doctor's appointment!!

Alright... take your bets: Twins?

Really farther along than we think?

My best guess is I'm showing *WAY* more than I did with Dyson because it's my second pregnancy and I'm a few years older (yikes!), but also that we're actually THREE months along and not just two months.... we'll see. Stay tuned!

A Wonderful Mother's Day (FYI videos posted)

While it made me homesick and miss my momma even more than a typical day... we had a wonderful Mother's Day (weekend)! If you have a moment, check out our Flip Channel for some recent videos! If you don't have the URL address, please email me and I'll send you the link.

We drove down to the Children's Museum in Richmond on Saturday - which was great. TONS of stuff for Dyson to touch, do, see... it was cool. After Dyson's nap we headed over to Toy's R Us for his second basketball hoop (grew out of his toddler one about 6 months ago)... so more videos to come to show of his new skills. To be honest I'm not sure who more excited for his first basket - Mike and I or Dyson. But it was really cool ;)

Then Sunday was "honey-do" list day ;) It started with pancakes and ginger ale in bed - yum! Which put me in a great mood and must have made baby happy because I didn't feel queasy for awhile. Off to Home Depot for some stuff for the yard and over to Costco for party supplies for Dyson's birthday BBQ in a few weeks.

Dyson learned "Happy Mother's Day" which was the sweetest most wonderful thing I think I've ever heard - second, to when he learned "I love you". It was one of those mommy moments. I was so proud and felt so lucky to have him in our life. It's a high bar - but I know baby number to is going to be as special and funny and smart in his or her own way... we're so excited to meet you baby!!!! We already love you so much!

First Doctors' Appointment Tuesday

Welcome to our new web site. Dyson's baby blog is tucked away in his baby book and we hope to have a similar account of this exciting time for baby number 2!

Thank you all for the kisses and well wishes. We're waiting to spread the news outside family and close friends till after our first appointment.... so mmmummms the word until you get the green list sign. Pretty please.

We are so thrilled for our doctor's appointment (our first check up!) this Tuesday. Just a few days away and we'll learn so much about our baby - well, a due date at the very least.

General family status...
Mommy - (I) have morning sickness all day, everyday *but* the usual tricks, like eating 200-300 calories every hour or more citrus than you can imagine, that I used when I was pregnant with Dyson (for the first 7months, 7am - 9pm every day) aren't working but ginger ale seems to get me through the work day and Mike does so much around the house at night that I can just put my feet up and lay low ;) I'm a *very* spoiled mommy to be.

Daddy - is very excited and worrying about me doing too much, probably a little tired of the "what about... ...." game but he's enjoying the quiet before the storm aka a newborn in the home again ;)

Dyson - likes to talk to baby and give him/her kisses through mommy's belly button. Very cute.