Maternity Photos

Jared captured some beautiful moments of Ellie and I up by Snowbasin Resort. I love love love how they turned out. Soaking in the last few weeks of it just being me and Ellie. 

Pregnancy So Far

I think the best way to describe this pregnancy so far is so so. First trimester was the normal nauseous and tired stuff. I had a few weeks in my second trimester that I felt pretty great, then the pelvic pain started. According to my OBGYN its my sacro iliac joint in my pelvis. My tail bone hurts all the time, it hurts to sit for too long or stand for too long, laying down feels best. Its pretty miserable, I'm trying to stay positive but I know it's just going to get worse and I'm only half way through this pregnancy. I've gotten a maternity belt and I'm seeing another doctor who apparently specialize with this stuff this week. Hopefully I can figure out someway to be a little more comfortable. I'm trying to stay active, walking doesn't cause too much pain so I'll keep up with that. 

On a positive note I'm really happy with my weight gain, and I'm feeling baby girl move a bunch and I love it! I cut my hair short, which I love and I'm feeling pretty cute in my maternity clothes. 

No crazy cravings to report, but I'll never turn down a Chick-fil-A lemonade! 

We are still undecided about baby girls name. We have a big list of names we like, with a few front runners. I think we might wait and decide when we see her. We had it so easy with Ellie, I knew I would name our first girl Eleanor since the beginning. Still just waiting for that feeling when you just know. 

Baby #2

Ellie is going to be a big sister!!!! We are so excited to be having another little Medley. It is time for Ellie to have a sibling and a playmate, Rosie needs a break ;). 

I am currently 3 months pregnant, and starting to get my energy back. Didn't have much morning sickness, I got really nauseous, but never got sick. Ellie has been a trooper with me, I've been taking lots of naps and probably spend way to much time on the couch. Just barely starting to show, and already gave into my maternity jeans...why fight it, they are more comfortable. I look forward to warm weather when I can wear maxi skirts and flip flops. My doctor  said he may be able to tell the gender at my next appointment on the 11th of March. We look forward to finding out...I cant handle not knowing, I am too much of a planner. We have a name set in stone if we have a boy, but for a girl its more up in the air. Having a girl would be ALOT cheaper since we already have so many clothes but of course we are excited for either. I am looking forward to the weather getting nicer and being more active with this pregnancy. I know I will be more active since this time around I have a toddler to chase, and my last pregnancy I was in school until I was 7 months pregnant sitting in a desk and studying. I'll keep everyone up to date with baby news.  

Also can you believe this little lady is going to be 3 in two weeks! AHHHHHHH!

I guess I'll be devoting a whole post to Ms. Ellie soon.

Newborn Photos- Elena Cooper

Sometimes I have the opportunity to do an uninterrupted photo shoot. Where Ellie isn't the subject and she isn't tugging at my arms forcing the photos out of focus. I so enjoyed taking photos of miss Elena. She was the cutest little thing. There isn't anything quite like the new mother either. Happiness and joy radiate through the tiredness and their true beauty is beaming from them. Congratulations to Solana and Danny on your sweet little lady.