Baby size: Doctor said she's average via the last ultrasound... which apparently means she's around 7 pounds, which is what the ultrasound FIVE weeks ago said. Lesson learned, don't trust an ultrasound.
Belly radius: Still radiusing.
Maternity clothes? I'm pretty sure I've worn my sweatpants about 80% of the week.
Stretch marks? Poop.
Sleep: I've been rested, so I guess ok.
Sleep: I've been rested, so I guess ok.
Best moment this week: Spending time with my husband.
Miss Anything? Everything.
Movement: She has been kicking on the same side forever, and this week she seemed to have flipped to the other side, but then this morning she's back.
Movement: She has been kicking on the same side forever, and this week she seemed to have flipped to the other side, but then this morning she's back.
Food cravings: Butterfingers
Difficulties or changes: I'm pretty sure just being pregnant is a difficulty at this point.
Belly Button In or Out: Out..
Belly Button In or Out: Out..
Symptoms: Pressure, back aches, the works.
Labor Signs: Doctor says something is apparently happening... which got me excited. Now I'm just super annoyed.
Labor Signs: Doctor says something is apparently happening... which got me excited. Now I'm just super annoyed.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..
Happy or moody: Sad. Just ready for this to be over. And comments about how "she'll come when she's ready" don't help... so you can keep them to yourselves. And I don't need advice as to how to get her to come out... that's not helpful either.
Baby project this week: I guess just cooking the baby is my project.
Looking Forward to: Getting her out.
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Looking Forward to: Getting her out.
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Baby size: Went for my ultrasound this week, and then after the whole thing was done the ultrasound tech said she wasn't allowed to say anything... poo poo. So I will wait until this upcoming Wednesday to see!
Belly radius: She seems to have gotten a smidge lower I suppose.
Maternity clothes? Well... a good pair of sweatpants and oversize t-shirt is what I live in when I'm just sitting at home.
Stretch marks? Haven't gotten worse... but they still are depressing.
Sleep: This week it's been hit or miss. Some night have been sleepless and others have been pretty decent.
Sleep: This week it's been hit or miss. Some night have been sleepless and others have been pretty decent.
Best moment this week: I was on bus duty at school this week and one of the teeny tiny kids, maybe a 1st grader, ran up to me and threw her hands on my belly and said "I love your baby." Then she put her face on the side of the belly and Sara kicked her. hehe Her face was priceless. But I'm also very glad that my 5th graders will ask politely to touch my belly.
Miss Anything? Crossing my legs!!! I didn't realize how much I liked to do it until it was just uncomfortable and annoying.
Movement: I don't know why she just won't come out already. CLEARLY there's not much room in there.
Movement: I don't know why she just won't come out already. CLEARLY there's not much room in there.
Food cravings: Chocolate, Milk... and Chocolate Milk!
Difficulties or changes: I feel like dropping things on the ground is like the end of the world!!!!! Blaaaaahhh!
Belly Button In or Out: Out.. I thought I was suppose to be like a turkey and when it was popped out, we were done. Apparently not.
Belly Button In or Out: Out.. I thought I was suppose to be like a turkey and when it was popped out, we were done. Apparently not.
Symptoms: I'm actually doing alright lately! There are symptoms, but I'm not miserable.
Labor Signs: I guess I HAVE been having Braxton Hicks. Once I actually understood what it was, I am pretty sure I get them a lot. Not that it means much I guess.
Labor Signs: I guess I HAVE been having Braxton Hicks. Once I actually understood what it was, I am pretty sure I get them a lot. Not that it means much I guess.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off.. Poor ring. :(
Happy or moody: Pretty happy for the most part.
Baby project this week: Cleaning.
Looking Forward to: Friday was my last day of work, so I'm looking forward to just relaxing, cleaning, walking, and just peacefully waiting (I'm really working hard on being patient.)
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Looking Forward to: Friday was my last day of work, so I'm looking forward to just relaxing, cleaning, walking, and just peacefully waiting (I'm really working hard on being patient.)
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Baby size: Supposedly maybe around 8 pounds...
Belly radius:Hasn't seemed to have changed recently. I feel like my last two pictures are roughly the same.
Maternity clothes? I seem to wear the same outfits over and over. I do like my maxi skirts lately though. Jason calls them my "Dugger skirt" because of the girls in the Dugger family on 19 Kids and Counting. giggles.
Stretch marks? Now they've formed around my belly button. :(
Sleep: This week has been particularly hard. I go to bed at 8:30 and then wake up at around 1:00 or 3:30 and then stay awake for roughly an hour. Luckily, I still seem pretty rested in the morning even though I don't want to get up.
Sleep: This week has been particularly hard. I go to bed at 8:30 and then wake up at around 1:00 or 3:30 and then stay awake for roughly an hour. Luckily, I still seem pretty rested in the morning even though I don't want to get up.
Best moment this week: Getting a call from my doctor saying he was scheduling another ultrasound for me. I had told him last week at my appointment how worried I was about her size and he didn't seem to think I was that big. But it was really nice of him to offer up another ultrasound for "my own peace of mind" they said. :) I like my doctor.
Miss Anything? Good nights sleep.
Movement: Still going.
Movement: Still going.
Food cravings: Cheese and milk again... or still.
Difficulties or changes: Getting off the couch. And cleaning the piggy cage.
Belly Button In or Out: Out, and weird.
Belly Button In or Out: Out, and weird.
Symptoms: Lots of nausea actually. It's bizarre
Labor Signs: None yet. Not that I am completely aware of. I really don't even know what I'm looking for. And I hate that it's just going to randomly happen... I really wish I would KNOW when. This is the hardest part.
Labor Signs: None yet. Not that I am completely aware of. I really don't even know what I'm looking for. And I hate that it's just going to randomly happen... I really wish I would KNOW when. This is the hardest part.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..
Happy or moody: Pretty moody. Very happy moments and lots of crying spells this week.
Baby project this week: I've just been writing in my baby journal. I feel like we don't have much else to work on.
Looking Forward to: Getting through this week and then resting at home. Unless she happens to come early this week... our plan is to stop work after Friday. And I'm looking forward to the ultrasound on Wednesday.
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Looking Forward to: Getting through this week and then resting at home. Unless she happens to come early this week... our plan is to stop work after Friday. And I'm looking forward to the ultrasound on Wednesday.
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How far along? 37 weeks. I've finally hit the point that I'm DONE. I would like my body back now please.
Baby size: Who knows... She's big enough to make her mommy very annoyed.
Belly radius: Rather LARGE according to everyone I encounter. "You have two baby?" Says the Asian lady at the commissary... I would like to say I politely said no, but I shall not tell a lie.
Maternity clothes? Now even my longest shirts are creeping up on me. Again... ANNOYING.
Stretch marks? Annoying...
Sleep: Wouldn't I just like to go on for hours and hours about how crappy my sleep is this week. Weird dreams, discomfort, swollen hands so swollen I can't even bend my fingers, peeing in the middle of the night, insomnia. It's SO much fun being pregnant.
Sleep: Wouldn't I just like to go on for hours and hours about how crappy my sleep is this week. Weird dreams, discomfort, swollen hands so swollen I can't even bend my fingers, peeing in the middle of the night, insomnia. It's SO much fun being pregnant.
Best moment this week: Being DONE with the week.
Miss Anything? Happiness.
Movement: Annoying sometimes, but I do still like to feel her. It's all that gets me through the day. So there's ONE happy thought for you.
Movement: Annoying sometimes, but I do still like to feel her. It's all that gets me through the day. So there's ONE happy thought for you.
Food cravings: I hate food.
Difficulties or changes: see above
Belly Button In or Out: Out, and annoying as well.
Belly Button In or Out: Out, and annoying as well.
Symptoms: Use your imagination.
Labor Signs: None yet. Not that I am completely aware of.
Labor Signs: None yet. Not that I am completely aware of.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..
Happy or moody: Isn't is obvious what mood I'm in...
Baby project this week: None at the moment. I was way too busy with school this week. :(
Looking Forward to: Getting this thing done.
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Looking Forward to: Getting this thing done.
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Baby size: A watermelon. In MY case... a very BIG watermelon. I've decided these "baby size"averages don't apply to my little one considering she's in the 90th percentile of growth. Good grief.
Belly radius: 45 1/2 Silly. But she's really starting to jab and poke harder.
Maternity clothes? Bought some new skirts for comfort.
Stretch marks? They are STILL stupid.
Sleep: Still waking up with stupid songs in my head, with my limbs swollen and numb, and a full bladder. But some nights are still pleasant.
Sleep: Still waking up with stupid songs in my head, with my limbs swollen and numb, and a full bladder. But some nights are still pleasant.
Best moment this week: Seeing our chubby cheek bundle of joy. AND finishing the baby room. Sigh of relief.
Miss Anything? Yummy red steak.
Movement: Lots of fun movements that freak Jason out and make Mommy laugh.
Movement: Lots of fun movements that freak Jason out and make Mommy laugh.
Food cravings: The normal. I'll tell you what though... I lately cannot stand chips! Of any kind. Bleh.
Difficulties or changes: Moving around.
Belly Button In or Out: Out, out, OUT!
Belly Button In or Out: Out, out, OUT!
Symptoms: Same old same old.
Labor Signs: None yet. Not that I am completely aware of.
Labor Signs: None yet. Not that I am completely aware of.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..poor swollen sausage fingers... :(
Happy or moody: I've been happy.Then other days just miserable.
Baby project this week: I'll be taking pictures of the baby room and getting them up! woot!
Looking Forward to: Coming up with new things to tell everyone.
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Looking Forward to: Coming up with new things to tell everyone.
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Baby size: A honeydew melon.
Belly radius: 45 1/2 My belly has gotten more "pointy" as some people have pointed out and maybe has started to drop a bit.
Maternity clothes? Found some longer T-shirt... so I've just been wearing the same thing over and over. Also, I hate my pants now, so I like wearing my skirts.
Stretch marks? They are STILL stupid.
Sleep: Well, I HAD been sleeping nicely... and now tonight, I have insomnia... or maybe just a bad case of "too much stuff on my mind". It's 11:00 and usually I've been asleep for hours now. :/
Sleep: Well, I HAD been sleeping nicely... and now tonight, I have insomnia... or maybe just a bad case of "too much stuff on my mind". It's 11:00 and usually I've been asleep for hours now. :/
Best moment this week:
Miss Anything? Brownie Batter... yummm
Movement: Lately she's been a little annoying... just being heavy and all up in my business. haha
Movement: Lately she's been a little annoying... just being heavy and all up in my business. haha
Food cravings: It has hit me that I have not eaten so much chocolate in my LIFE! For those of you who know me... I'm not a chocolate person, so the fact that I love it now a days, is just weird. I haven't been too crazy... I haven't started to love chocolate ice cream yet.
Difficulties or changes: Sleeping on my side when the baby is lying in a weird position and my belly is hard as a rock.
Belly Button In or Out: Out, very much so. Like a mountain coming out of my belly kinda out.
Belly Button In or Out: Out, very much so. Like a mountain coming out of my belly kinda out.
Symptoms: Many. But heartburn, discomfort, swelling, and all that jazz.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off.. It's all just an annoyance.
Happy or moody: I've been happy. Jason and I have had some good talks recently. It's been fun. I like being happy.
Baby project this week: Same as last week. I PROMISE I'll have Baby Room pictures up this weekend. Because we really need to get the room done anyway and it'll give me a deadline.
Looking Forward to: Being done with this.
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Looking Forward to: Being done with this.
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How far along? 34 weeks!
Baby size: Roughly over 18 inches long and probably weighs around 5 or 6 pounds... so "they" say. Ultrasound is Wednesday, so we'll see for sure how she's doing.
Belly radius: 45 1/2 My belly has gotten more round and maybe has started to drop a bit.
Maternity clothes? I hate clothes not fitting. I feel like recently ALL the shirts I have bought... just DON'T fit anymore. :(
Stretch marks? They are stupid.
Sleep: Been sick this week, so it's been hit or miss. Last night actually was a VERY good night of sleep!!
Sleep: Been sick this week, so it's been hit or miss. Last night actually was a VERY good night of sleep!!
Best moment this week:
Miss Anything? Having no big belly...
Movement: Not much new movement to report. She's still just wiggling around. Even as I type she is.
Movement: Not much new movement to report. She's still just wiggling around. Even as I type she is.
Food cravings: Cold water and ice have been a hit with my cravings lately.
Difficulties or changes: Clipping my toenails! grrrrrr. I need to go get a pedicure instead.
Belly Button In or Out: Out
Belly Button In or Out: Out
Symptoms: Pressure on my lower belly. I guess it's just her weight? I'm hoping? I don't THINK it's the BH contractions... I think it's just the baby trying to annoy her mommy.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..
Happy or moody: Pretty happy. This week it really hit me that I really only have three or four more weeks at school I think. Depending on when she comes. So I had a little meltdown because I feel bad for leaving my WONDERFUL group of kids. :( And I worry if they'll be alright, even though I know my sub will take really good care of them.
Baby project this week: Printing pictures, finishing up the last of the shower laundry, a few crafty things, organizing clothes... I just can't seem to get it right!
Looking Forward to: Babymoon this weekend! We got a great deal at a place up at Pismo and we're very excited to just spend a weekend relaxing! yay!
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Looking Forward to: Babymoon this weekend! We got a great deal at a place up at Pismo and we're very excited to just spend a weekend relaxing! yay!
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How far along? 33 weeks!
Baby size: Our baby is the size of our niece Evelyn when she was born prematurely almost 4 years ago! She was born at this point in Mitchi's pregnancy and when I remember looking at her, I think of my baby and it's so interesting to FINALLY have a grasp of how big my baby actually is!
Belly radius: 45 inches around still. But SHE is definitely growing!
Maternity clothes? My pants are starting to hurt a bit when I sit for too long. Poo Poo
Stretch marks? I try not to look... I hate them.
Sleep: Some days are wonderful! Other days it's miserable. Sometimes I wake up and my belly is so morphed and weird!!!! It's a little freaky!
Sleep: Some days are wonderful! Other days it's miserable. Sometimes I wake up and my belly is so morphed and weird!!!! It's a little freaky!
Best moment this week: Taking our maternity pictures. That was a lot of fun and I'm SO glad we did it. We'll get the pictures in the next week or so! YAY!
Miss Anything? Lots of stuff. I miss my belly not sticking out.
Movement: Still going strong. My class finally was able to watch her wiggle around. That was pretty cool.
Movement: Still going strong. My class finally was able to watch her wiggle around. That was pretty cool.
Food cravings: Ummm normal stuff. Cheese, milk, blah blah blah. Nothing new.
Difficulties or changes: Putting on my shoes.
Belly Button In or Out:One of my kids commented on how they could see it... so enough said.
Belly Button In or Out:One of my kids commented on how they could see it... so enough said.
Symptoms: Sweaty, achy, sore joints, really the list goes on.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..
Happy or moody: Mostly I've been happy I think. This weekend was extra emotional with loosing my piggy girl, and now I'm overly emotional and attached to the remaining two and they make me extremely happy.
Baby project this week: Cleaning up the room, organizing. This week I'll be stray painting some frames and odds and ends. There will be pictures to come, but I'm wanting to complete the room first before I get that done. :) And I have a few crafty things I want to make.
Looking Forward to: Ultrasound on the 16th!!!!! Then I can see my baby girl again AND see if she is cooperating.
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Looking Forward to: Ultrasound on the 16th!!!!! Then I can see my baby girl again AND see if she is cooperating.
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How far along? 32 weeks and 8 months pregnant! Woah! Where has the time gone? It seems like SUCH a long time ago we were just finding out we were pregnant!
Baby size: A basketball (or a squash in stupid veggie terms). She's about 16-17 inches and weighs 3.75 to 4 pounds!
Belly radius: 45 inches around.
Maternity clothes? Got a couple new items for our maternity shoot next weekend! woot!
Stretch marks? They depress me. Poo poo cry time.
Sleep: I have this weird disease where I get a song stuck in my head and it wakes me up... and then I can't get back to sleep because I keep singing it.
Sleep: I have this weird disease where I get a song stuck in my head and it wakes me up... and then I can't get back to sleep because I keep singing it.
Best moment this week: Taking a day off work and just resting! Sounds lazy and boring, but it was fabulous.
Miss Anything? Bacon. I can't stand the smell of it though.
Movement: Currently, she is hiccuping as I type this. hehe She was moving around A LOT the other night, I actually could catch it on video for once. It was like a hurricane in my tummy!
Movement: Currently, she is hiccuping as I type this. hehe She was moving around A LOT the other night, I actually could catch it on video for once. It was like a hurricane in my tummy!
Food cravings: Fruit smoothies, milk, Lucky Charms
Difficulties or changes: My hands have been really achy, and that has been a really difficult thing to deal with.
Belly Button In or Out: I can see it through my shirt, so it's definitely getting out there.
Belly Button In or Out: I can see it through my shirt, so it's definitely getting out there.
Symptoms: Exhaustion, aches...
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..
Happy or moody: Meh. I've just been trying not to complain too much. Sometimes I feel like this list of questions is just begging for me to start complaining.
Baby project this week: Organizing baby room items. Starting to make a list of things I want to create myself.
Looking Forward to: My next appointment. I really like going to appointments. Even if they are every other week and a half hour away.
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Looking Forward to: My next appointment. I really like going to appointments. Even if they are every other week and a half hour away.
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How far along? 31 weeks
Baby size: A pineapple. She's about 16" long and weighs about 3.3 pounds.
Belly radius: 44 1/2 I have noticed that my belly sometimes looks bigger depending on what I wear! My Harry Potter shirt makes my belly seem smaller than the grey shirt from last week!
Maternity clothes? As you can see... I don't really fit into my t-shirts much anymore. But my pants are still comfy!
Stretch marks? Same ones as last week.
Sleep: Lame. Weird dreams too. This week I had one about a rocket launch that went horribly wrong and blew up our house!
Sleep: Lame. Weird dreams too. This week I had one about a rocket launch that went horribly wrong and blew up our house!
Best moment this week: Getting our new car!!! It has been on our mind, and we got a good offer on the truck, so we went for it. More info to come!
Miss Anything? My body. I love feeling her move around, but I also love wearing clothes without feeling like a penguin.
Movement: THIS week, I've been able to feel where she's laying in my tummy! It's really cool. A section of my belly will just get really firm and I know that's her! Now if only I could figure out what body part it is I'm pushing on! hehe
Movement: THIS week, I've been able to feel where she's laying in my tummy! It's really cool. A section of my belly will just get really firm and I know that's her! Now if only I could figure out what body part it is I'm pushing on! hehe
Food cravings: Same old gallon of milk, peanut M & Ms and sadly... caffeine. (But I try to contain myself as much as possible)
Difficulties or changes: It's hard to let people do things for me. I don't like asking Jason to get up because I need something and I'm just too sore and achy to get it. But he's a lovely man and fetches things for me when I need them.
Belly Button In or Out: Still popping out... ha Jason likes to poke it, and I absolutely hate when he does. Therefor, he does it ALL the time.
Belly Button In or Out: Still popping out... ha Jason likes to poke it, and I absolutely hate when he does. Therefor, he does it ALL the time.
Symptoms: Bad back aches, heavy belly, swollen hands and toes.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..
Happy or moody: Pretty moody this week. By Friday I just want to go home and not be teaching. I usually have to spend the weekends recuperating.
Baby project this week: I MUST work on Baby Shower thank you notes! I've been slacking!
Looking Forward to: Driving around in my NEW car! WOOT!
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Looking Forward to: Driving around in my NEW car! WOOT!
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How far along? 30 weeks
Baby size: A cabbage. She's about 15.7" long and wieghs about 3 pounds. (She'll be gaining 1/2 lb a week from here on out!...woah!)
Belly radius: 44 1/2 It's kinda leveled off somehow. But the baby feels bigger...
Maternity clothes? Trying just to be comfy! I have to throw flip flops on at work by the end of the day because my feet just ACHE and it's the only thing that helps.
Stretch marks? Some more on my belly. Poo Poo cry time.
Sleep: I just hate having to wake up because I have to turn over all the time! My arms fall asleep... then my hands start to throb... oh and then there's the hip starting to ache as well! Jason also tells me I've been snoring... how attractive we pregnant ladies are.
Best moment this week: Putting up our crib and wall art! (Pictures to come!)
Best moment this week: Putting up our crib and wall art! (Pictures to come!)
Miss Anything? My brain. Nough said!
Movement:We've really been noticing scraping and turning movements a lot this week! It's a little freaky! Jason sometimes can't stand the feeling of it and he cracks me up!
Movement:We've really been noticing scraping and turning movements a lot this week! It's a little freaky! Jason sometimes can't stand the feeling of it and he cracks me up!
Food cravings: Major cravings of Cheeto Puffs and chocolate milk!
Difficulties or changes: It took me five minutes to try to put my Chucks on this week.. I had to finagle my legs and reach around my belly to try and tie them. Woe is me.
Belly Button In or Out: It's really bursting out! Except for the bottom of it. Which I get my finger caught on when I'm rubbing my belly.
Belly Button In or Out: It's really bursting out! Except for the bottom of it. Which I get my finger caught on when I'm rubbing my belly.
Symptoms: My belly has just been VERY heavy and my hands and feet just ache so bad by the end of the day! BOOOO
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off..
Happy or moody: I think pretty overall happy this week.
Baby project this week: We put up our pink and orange tree! I organized the diapers we got from our diaper party. Jason started on the crib! We really made a dent in baby things!
Looking Forward to: My next ultrasound, but it's not until week 35. :(
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First day of school!
How far along? 23 weeks
How far along? 21 weeks
Baby Weight: A carrot. Averaging 10.5 inches long and weighing just over a pound.
Total weight gain/loss: +15
Belly radius: 42 inches around
Maternity clothes? My normal shirts are starting to get too snug and short in the front.
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Well, I was at a camp all week. Luckily I had a normal bed with 4 pillows, so that helped. But it's just not the same as sleeping at home.
Best moment this week: Taking my baby to the mountains and dancing in the rain.
Miss Anything? Being able to hold it together...
Movement: She's such a wiggly worm.
Food cravings: This week... it was just ANYTHING. Because food up at camp was either not good, not what I could eat, or not available.
Difficulties or changes: Long periods of walking.
Symptoms: Heart burn, swollen feet, and many other things.
How far along? 20 weeks
Baby Weight: Baby is just shy of 1 pound; so says the ultrasound tech
Total weight gain/loss: +14
Belly radius: 41 1/2 inches around
Maternity clothes? They are live savers. I do really love just wearing sweatpants or workout shorts during the summer days though!
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Pretty decent. I've woken up a few nights because of a bad dream or just all of the sudden my mind racing.
Best moment this week: Honestly, I think just sitting on the couch rubbing my belly and feeling her move around has been the best moment. It kinda makes it all worth it being able to experience that.
Miss Anything? I miss Jimmy John's Sandwiches!!!!!
Movement: Still moving strong and a lot! It's fun because now I can tell which way she's laying based on where the kicking is happening! Precious.
Food cravings: Cold Otter Pops and recently Strawberry Pop Tarts! :)
Difficulties or changes: Just dealing with being hot and not cooling down. I know it's not the hottest place here right now, but when I do get hot it knocks me out! I don't know what I'm going to do when school starts up again!!
Gender Prediction: It's a girl! Second ultrasound to tell us so! She said, "Of course it's not 100% known until it comes out, but I would be very surprised if it came out a boy"
Symptoms: Bad bad back aches. :( Swollen feet a couple days, and my belly just feeling really FULL!
Wedding Rings on of off? Off, but I dug up my grandma's ring that I took from her jewelery box after she died and put that on the other day. It's a size too big, but it's working better than my tiny little ring at the moment. Plus it's kind of sweet and sentimental for me. :)
Happy or moody: Happy for the most part, mixed with being feisty, and then having crying moments.
Baby project this week: Thought this would be fun to add too! I went by myself this week to register for some more things at Target and Babies R Us and it was a lot less stressful the second time out.
Looking Forward to: Spending a week in Colorado! Not only will I be in the cool rainy mountains, but I'll get to see my "camp family" and share this experience with them too! :)
Doctor Appointment: This week we just had our 20 week ultrasound, where she measured the baby and had a hard time doing so because little baby was moving and wouldn't sit still. She said everything looked good so far. Towards the end I almost blacked out from being on my back so long. It kinda snuck up on me! It was weird. She also re-predicted my due date at Novemeber 8th now... So according to her, I actually 21 weeks and 2 days! I don't know who to follow anymore! ha
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How far along? 19 weeks
Looking forward to: Getting the baby room ready!
May 25-31, 2013
Looking Forward to: My next ultrasound, but it's not until week 35. :(
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How far along? 29 weeks
Baby size: Baby is as big an a butternut squash.
Belly radius: 44 1/2
Belly radius: 44 1/2
Maternity clothes? Some
of the clothes I bought earlier in the pregnancy are starting to get
too small! I guess I didn't think I'd be getting bigger.
Stretch marks? Still the same ones I found last week... but no new ones.
Sleep: Meh...
Half and half. This weekend was way too hot so it was miserable! But
I've also been so exhausted other nights that I sleep pretty good!
Best moment this week: Having Kyle and Stephanee come to visit. :) Even if I was a swollen, hot, exhausted, moody pregnant lady.
Best moment this week: Having Kyle and Stephanee come to visit. :) Even if I was a swollen, hot, exhausted, moody pregnant lady.
Miss Anything? I really miss the days when it would be hot... and I wouldn't sweat that much. I hate having puddles under my arms.
Movement: This week she did something new. She would kick me... but then leave her limb there! Like she was just pushing! It was bizarre!
Movement: This week she did something new. She would kick me... but then leave her limb there! Like she was just pushing! It was bizarre!
Food cravings: I've been really liking my Nutragrain bars I've been eating recently. Yum. And my frozen peanut M & Ms!
Difficulties or changes: No big changes, but it's been difficult to hold in my emotions. Worse that usual.
Belly Button In or Out: I'm starting to get this weird ring around my belly button. It's a little freaky.
Belly Button In or Out: I'm starting to get this weird ring around my belly button. It's a little freaky.
Symptoms: The biggest complaint this week was just being really REALLY hot!!!!!! Which would make me really sleepy and sad too.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off.. still. I miss my ring.
Happy or moody: Pretty moody.
Baby project this week: We
just moved all the furniture out of the room, the carpets are clean,
room is dusted and we're setting up the furniture in the days to come.
Woo Hoo!
Looking Forward to: Getting the baby room completed!
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Looking Forward to: Getting the baby room completed!
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How far along? 28 weeks
Baby size: Baby is as big an eggplant.
Belly radius: 44 1/2
Belly radius: 44 1/2
Maternity clothes? Still rocking them! It's been hot so I've been in my shorts this week at home! phew...
Stretch marks? They have finally caught up with me. Just a couple small ones. :(
Sleep: Not
great. I wake up with songs in my head and then can't get them out of
my head... then I can't go back to sleep. :( And if anyone else tells me
that I just need to get use to not sleeping for when baby comes... I
will punch them. Baby isn't here yet... so I should be able to complain
about my bad sleeping habits as they come. And yes... it will most
likely be worse, but it stinks NOW, so that's what I'm focusing on.
Best moment this week: Sharing baby stories with my class. ^_^
Best moment this week: Sharing baby stories with my class. ^_^
Miss Anything? We went out for steak last night and I really miss my steak being medium instead of well done! Boo
Movement: Yeppers! Jason got to feel a bunch the other day and he just freaked out. It was amusing.
Movement: Yeppers! Jason got to feel a bunch the other day and he just freaked out. It was amusing.
Food cravings: I've realized that I have been eating loads of peanut butter!
Difficulties or changes: I got a head cold this week and that wasn't fun. Lots of sneezing and coughing. Poor Sara just jiggled around a lot.
Belly Button In or Out: Still looking disgustingly weird.
Belly Button In or Out: Still looking disgustingly weird.
Symptoms: This
week. It was just one thing after another. Everything from aches,
swollen hands and feet, I've been a sweaty, cranky mess... to bloating,
exhaustion, and the list could go on.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off.. I hope my fingers will go back to normal after this is all over.
Happy or moody: Ups and downs. But I have a short temper lately for stupidity so it gets me in trouble.
Baby project this week: Getting the carpets cleaned, cleaning the walls, and getting ready to put everything together! YAY!
Looking Forward to: Cold temperatures! NO MORE HEAT! It's sad when the only escape from it is in my car with the air blasting!
Doctor's Appointment: We've switched to every two weeks now. After a long process of messed up blood tests and driving back and forth, I finally got my shot for my RH Negative problem. And then they'll test the baby's blood when she's born and if her blood is positive, then I'll have to get another one. Doctor says everything looks good though.
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Looking Forward to: Cold temperatures! NO MORE HEAT! It's sad when the only escape from it is in my car with the air blasting!
Doctor's Appointment: We've switched to every two weeks now. After a long process of messed up blood tests and driving back and forth, I finally got my shot for my RH Negative problem. And then they'll test the baby's blood when she's born and if her blood is positive, then I'll have to get another one. Doctor says everything looks good though.
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First day of school!
How far along? 27 weeks
How far along? 26 weeks
How far along? 25 weeks
Baby size: Baby is as big as cauliflower... however big that seems to be. Sometimes it's weird comparing the baby to food.
Belly radius: 44 inches around. My new class is amazed at the size of my belly. They don't believe that I can get any bigger.
Belly radius: 44 inches around. My new class is amazed at the size of my belly. They don't believe that I can get any bigger.
Maternity clothes? I'm
thinking I'm going to be wearing skirts and dresses more at work
because I get so hot... even though it makes me look so much bigger.
Stretch marks? Still no sign!
Sleep: Meh.
I'm so worn out because of work. But still toss and turn a bit. PLUS my
hip really hurts if I sleep on it too long. What's up with that??
Best moment this week: Sitting down in a chair.
Best moment this week: Sitting down in a chair.
Miss Anything? Today, margaritas again.
Movement: Thankfully. I'm a dumb dumb and slipped in a puddle of water this week. I caught myself and didn't hit the belly but my elbows and knee are pretty messed up. :( Baby is moving though, so I am hopping she's fine. Doctor's appointment is Thursday anyway, so I'll mention it.
Movement: Thankfully. I'm a dumb dumb and slipped in a puddle of water this week. I caught myself and didn't hit the belly but my elbows and knee are pretty messed up. :( Baby is moving though, so I am hopping she's fine. Doctor's appointment is Thursday anyway, so I'll mention it.
Food cravings: I had half a plate full of homemade Mac and Cheese! oooooooohhhh yeah it was so delicious!!!
Difficulties or changes: Going back to work and trying to function as a normal teacher.
Belly Button In or Out: The top is beginning to really stand out. The bottom is still weird. It's just a weird thing.
Belly Button In or Out: The top is beginning to really stand out. The bottom is still weird. It's just a weird thing.
Symptoms: Body aches mostly.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Labor Signs: None yet.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off
Happy or moody: I've actually been pretty happy lately!
Baby project this week: Honestly, I haven't been able to work on much because I started back up with school.
Looking Forward to: Sleeping tonight!
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Looking Forward to: Sleeping tonight!
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How far along? 26 weeks
Baby size: Baby is as long as a cucumber and weighs 2 pounds!
Belly radius: 43 1/2.Still hasn't gotten much bigger outward.
Belly radius: 43 1/2.Still hasn't gotten much bigger outward.
Maternity clothes? Love them. Can't wait to wear some newer ones to school this year.
Stretch marks? Still no sign!
Sleep: It's
been alright. I wake up every time I have to shift. And it seems like a
chore to roll over. This week was wretched because I rolled over at one
point and got a deathly cramp in my leg. Jason was very helpful and
made my leg better. BUT... now my calf is still really sore. :(
Best moment this week: Touring the hospital! It was such a great opportunity and I'm very excited about this place. It has private, comfortable rooms, a hot tub and shower, lots of good amenities for the baby daddies, and lots more. But after fretting over the issue... I feel SO much better about the whole situation. :)
Best moment this week: Touring the hospital! It was such a great opportunity and I'm very excited about this place. It has private, comfortable rooms, a hot tub and shower, lots of good amenities for the baby daddies, and lots more. But after fretting over the issue... I feel SO much better about the whole situation. :)
Miss Anything? Not being in pain...
Movement: Still going at it. It's starting to wake me up at night. But I actually don't mind because I kinda love it.
Movement: Still going at it. It's starting to wake me up at night. But I actually don't mind because I kinda love it.
Food cravings: Still lots of milk! And burgers again this week.
Difficulties or changes: I
think I've gotten to the point where I just should not bend over at all
anymore. :( Even taking muffin out of the oven sucked.
Belly Button In or Out: It's still bizarre. And it freaks Jason out so that's always amusing.
Belly Button In or Out: It's still bizarre. And it freaks Jason out so that's always amusing.
Symptoms: Cramps, backaches, headaches, upset tummy.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off
Happy or moody: Very
moody...like... REALLY moody. Partly maybe because I went back to work
this week and my hormones make me even more blunt and vocal... It's
pretty bad.
Baby project this week: We
picked up the crib. And we're starting to look around at cars. We're
looking for a good sized SUV, so if anyone has any opinion on this feel
free to share!
Looking Forward to: The next doctor's appointment on Thursday.
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Looking Forward to: The next doctor's appointment on Thursday.
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How far along? 25 weeks
Baby size: Baby is big as an eggplant. However big that would seem to be.
Belly radius: 43 1/2. No change this week. Which makes me a little happy because I've been looking at the last couple pictures and my belly has gotten WAY bigger!
Belly radius: 43 1/2. No change this week. Which makes me a little happy because I've been looking at the last couple pictures and my belly has gotten WAY bigger!
Maternity clothes? I
bought a pair of skinny maternity jeans. And they make me feel like I
still have some sort of style. So I like them a lot. And they're super
comfy, maybe I'll wear them after I'm pregnant too. ;)
Stretch marks? Still no sign!
Sleep: It's
been alright. I've been having weird dreams again this week. Mainly
with people dying, and one where my Jetty Pot Pie piggy died. It was
depressing.
Best moment this week: My shower. It was so beautiful and exactly what I wanted. It was also just great to see my friends and all of their onesie creations. I'm happy my baby will have a little piece of each of them.
Best moment this week: My shower. It was so beautiful and exactly what I wanted. It was also just great to see my friends and all of their onesie creations. I'm happy my baby will have a little piece of each of them.
Miss Anything? Brownie batter. I know, it's weird.
Movement: I think I may have felt her start to hiccup? I'm like, 75% sure that's what I've been feeling.
Movement: I think I may have felt her start to hiccup? I'm like, 75% sure that's what I've been feeling.
Food cravings: Recently, it's really been hamburgers. I've had a couple In N Out burgers. They were gooood.
Difficulties or changes: No
big changes. But it's been difficult to put my classroom together. And I
always liked doing that myself, so I don't like asking for help.
Belly Button In or Out: It's still a weird one! Today I could kinda make out the shape of it through my shirt. Bleh!
Belly Button In or Out: It's still a weird one! Today I could kinda make out the shape of it through my shirt. Bleh!
Symptoms: Still really bad back aches! booooo
Wedding Rings on of off? Off
Happy or moody: Very moody... still. It's annoying.
Baby project this week: Buying
things! I was super excited about everything I got today. With my gift
cards and 10% off anything on my registry I got my crib, sheets, and a
travel baby changing packet thing. I didn't pay a cent for those and had
a little bit left over because I saved $74. THEN I went back because if
I applied for a credit card, I would get 20% off. WELL... let me tell
you. I bought my stroller, the extra car seat holder, a baby sling, my
pump, and the video monitor with a grand total savings of.... $290! So
really I saved roughly $350 today! Amazing!
Looking Forward to: Getting my classroom set up so I can focus on the baby room again!
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Looking Forward to: Getting my classroom set up so I can focus on the baby room again!
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How far along? 24 weeks
Baby size: Baby is as long as a Foot Long Subway Sandwich and officially weighs 1 pound and 14 oz.
Belly radius: 43 1/2
Maternity clothes? Found a cute dress that was NOT maternity that I could wear to my baby shower this weekend! YAY!
Maternity clothes? Found a cute dress that was NOT maternity that I could wear to my baby shower this weekend! YAY!
Stretch marks? Not much. Lucky me!
Sleep: Sleeping away from home again... so pretty poopy.
Best moment this week: Seeing my baby girl again! I was able to sneak in with Whitnie's My Baby Bump ultrasound company and see her again! She was a little sleepy this time.
Best moment this week: Seeing my baby girl again! I was able to sneak in with Whitnie's My Baby Bump ultrasound company and see her again! She was a little sleepy this time.
Miss Anything? Margaritas!
Movement: Moving mucho grande! But it would seem that as soon as I call someone over she gets stubborn and stops! hehe
Movement: Moving mucho grande! But it would seem that as soon as I call someone over she gets stubborn and stops! hehe
Food cravings: Shaved Ice! mmmmmmmmmmmm There's a delicious place here in Vegas. I'll tell you what I kinda hate... Mexican food!
Difficulties or changes: Just seeing the belly shape change is weird. And my teeth were all out of wack this morning. That sounds really weird.
Belly Button In or Out: It's still a weird one!
Belly Button In or Out: It's still a weird one!
Symptoms: Backaches this week! :(
Wedding Rings on of off? Still off. Despite my efforts to make it work anyway.
Happy or moody: Very moody. Moody little girl I am!
Baby project this week: Finishing up odds and ends for the baby shower. Some things we'll use in our baby room too!
Looking Forward to: Baby Shower tomorrow! yay! Should be fun!
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Looking Forward to: Baby Shower tomorrow! yay! Should be fun!
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How far along? 23 weeks
Baby size: Baby is the size of corn on the cob!
Belly radius: 42 1/2 inches around. Stayed the same!
Maternity clothes? Still trucking along with my maternity clothes! Trying to NOT spend money at Ross... it's my weakness because they're so cheap and cute! But regular clothes are definitely getting too short in the front.
Maternity clothes? Still trucking along with my maternity clothes! Trying to NOT spend money at Ross... it's my weakness because they're so cheap and cute! But regular clothes are definitely getting too short in the front.
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Haven't been able to fall asleep before 10:00 lately! The other night I didn't fall asleep until 1:00!
Best moment this week: Talking to the doctor about everything! And asking so many questions. Might sound weird that that is my favorite moment this week, but really, it was very comforting.
Best moment this week: Talking to the doctor about everything! And asking so many questions. Might sound weird that that is my favorite moment this week, but really, it was very comforting.
Miss Anything? I REALLY REALLLLLLY miss sleeping on my back! :( BOOOOOO
Movement: Still moving.
Movement: Still moving.
Food cravings: Same old milk and I blew through my jar of peanut butter pretty quick. AND grilled cheese.
Difficulties or changes: It's just SO weird watching your belly expand.
Belly Button In or Out: It's at this weird stage. This week everything seems to be weird! It's like half in and out.
Belly Button In or Out: It's at this weird stage. This week everything seems to be weird! It's like half in and out.
Symptoms: My tummy just feels full, cramps, more other things...
Wedding Rings on of off? Off. It makes me sad. But I'm too nervous to put it on a necklace.
Happy or moody: Pretty stinking moody... but also happy! But then sometimes I just want to punch someone, and then cry.
Baby project this week: Tackling some more baby shower decorations!
Looking Forward to: Vegas! Baby shower is this week. Can't wait!
Doctor's Appointment: This appointment, like I said, was very comforting. He first checked the belly, and it was 24 inches from top to bottom. Then checked the heartbeat and she's doing well! Then... we talked for about 20 minutes probably? It was so great that he gave his full attention to us and really answered all our questions with great detail. I asked more about me being RH- and he did a fabulous job at leaving me feeling okay about the whole thing AND explained WHY it happened and why I shouldn't be worried. Then we talked about the delivery process and I am very happy with how he answered everything.
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Doctor's Appointment: This appointment, like I said, was very comforting. He first checked the belly, and it was 24 inches from top to bottom. Then checked the heartbeat and she's doing well! Then... we talked for about 20 minutes probably? It was so great that he gave his full attention to us and really answered all our questions with great detail. I asked more about me being RH- and he did a fabulous job at leaving me feeling okay about the whole thing AND explained WHY it happened and why I shouldn't be worried. Then we talked about the delivery process and I am very happy with how he answered everything.
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How far along? 22 weeks
Baby Weight: A papaya. Weighing more than a pound and about 8 inches long.
Total weight gain/loss: +16
Belly radius: 42 1/2 inches around.
Maternity clothes? I bought my first maternity long dress today. It's ridiculous how much more pregnant I look in it!!! Gazooks.
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: I've actually been able to sleep pretty good this week. I love my bed.
Best moment this week: This week I actually got to SEE the baby kick! It's a weird moment watching your belly jump without you doing anything! But still... SO cool!
Best moment this week: This week I actually got to SEE the baby kick! It's a weird moment watching your belly jump without you doing anything! But still... SO cool!
Miss Anything? I miss my memory. I haven't had much trouble pin pointing words or things like that. I think that it REALLY sucks.
Movement: See above answer. ;)
Movement: See above answer. ;)
Food cravings:
Cocoa Puffs this week. It's a wonder WHY I don't crave healthy stuff.
Besides milk! Still loving that. Oh and I guess I've eaten a lot of
peanut butter lately too; but I don't think that counts as healthy.
Difficulties or changes: A difficulty has been getting motivation to do anything really.
Symptoms: Heartburn!
:( And I was trying to figure out how I was getting it when I had
oatmeal, milk, fruit and a Naked drink.... come to find out, I guess
fruit makes you react.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off.
Happy or moody: I little moody this week.
Baby project this week: Tackling some baby shower decorations!
Looking Forward to: Seeing my friends up here in Cali for the weekend.
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Baby Weight: A carrot. Averaging 10.5 inches long and weighing just over a pound.
Total weight gain/loss: +15
Belly radius: 42 inches around
Maternity clothes? My normal shirts are starting to get too snug and short in the front.
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Well, I was at a camp all week. Luckily I had a normal bed with 4 pillows, so that helped. But it's just not the same as sleeping at home.
Best moment this week: Taking my baby to the mountains and dancing in the rain.
Miss Anything? Being able to hold it together...
Movement: She's such a wiggly worm.
Food cravings: This week... it was just ANYTHING. Because food up at camp was either not good, not what I could eat, or not available.
Difficulties or changes: Long periods of walking.
Symptoms: Heart burn, swollen feet, and many other things.
Wedding Rings on of off? Off.
Happy or moody: Emotional week this week. Very emotional.
Baby project this week: Brainstorming different baby room decorating ideas.
Looking Forward to: My baby shower. :)
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Happy or moody: Emotional week this week. Very emotional.
Baby project this week: Brainstorming different baby room decorating ideas.
Looking Forward to: My baby shower. :)
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Baby Weight: Baby is just shy of 1 pound; so says the ultrasound tech
Total weight gain/loss: +14
Belly radius: 41 1/2 inches around
Maternity clothes? They are live savers. I do really love just wearing sweatpants or workout shorts during the summer days though!
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Pretty decent. I've woken up a few nights because of a bad dream or just all of the sudden my mind racing.
Best moment this week: Honestly, I think just sitting on the couch rubbing my belly and feeling her move around has been the best moment. It kinda makes it all worth it being able to experience that.
Miss Anything? I miss Jimmy John's Sandwiches!!!!!
Movement: Still moving strong and a lot! It's fun because now I can tell which way she's laying based on where the kicking is happening! Precious.
Food cravings: Cold Otter Pops and recently Strawberry Pop Tarts! :)
Difficulties or changes: Just dealing with being hot and not cooling down. I know it's not the hottest place here right now, but when I do get hot it knocks me out! I don't know what I'm going to do when school starts up again!!
Gender Prediction: It's a girl! Second ultrasound to tell us so! She said, "Of course it's not 100% known until it comes out, but I would be very surprised if it came out a boy"
Wedding Rings on of off? Off, but I dug up my grandma's ring that I took from her jewelery box after she died and put that on the other day. It's a size too big, but it's working better than my tiny little ring at the moment. Plus it's kind of sweet and sentimental for me. :)
Happy or moody: Happy for the most part, mixed with being feisty, and then having crying moments.
Baby project this week: Thought this would be fun to add too! I went by myself this week to register for some more things at Target and Babies R Us and it was a lot less stressful the second time out.
Looking Forward to: Spending a week in Colorado! Not only will I be in the cool rainy mountains, but I'll get to see my "camp family" and share this experience with them too! :)
Doctor Appointment: This week we just had our 20 week ultrasound, where she measured the baby and had a hard time doing so because little baby was moving and wouldn't sit still. She said everything looked good so far. Towards the end I almost blacked out from being on my back so long. It kinda snuck up on me! It was weird. She also re-predicted my due date at Novemeber 8th now... So according to her, I actually 21 weeks and 2 days! I don't know who to follow anymore! ha
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June 22-28, 2013
Baby Weight: About 6 inches and 8-10 ounces
Total weight gain/loss: +13 pounds according to the latest doctor's appointment.
Belly radius: I thought this would be cute... or unattractive... Belly started at I think maybe 33 or 34 inches around; now it's about 38-39! Eeek!
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Fantastic since I got back to my wonderful King size mattress of clouds! It's so fluffffffy!
Best moment this week: Jason getting to feel the kick! It was fun. He had to be patient, but she finally gave him a little kick! I think he was maybe a little more freaked out rather than excited. haha
Movement: LOTS of it! :) She's a restless one.
Miss Anything? I miss doing things I use to be able to do easily! Like... getting off the floor... or sitting with my legs crossed. boo!
Food cravings: Milk! Milk! Milk! And Otter Pops as of lately!
Difficulties or changes: I don't like being in the car for a long time. :/ Traveling pregnant sucks.
Total weight gain/loss: +13 pounds according to the latest doctor's appointment.
Belly radius: I thought this would be cute... or unattractive... Belly started at I think maybe 33 or 34 inches around; now it's about 38-39! Eeek!
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Fantastic since I got back to my wonderful King size mattress of clouds! It's so fluffffffy!
Best moment this week: Jason getting to feel the kick! It was fun. He had to be patient, but she finally gave him a little kick! I think he was maybe a little more freaked out rather than excited. haha
Movement: LOTS of it! :) She's a restless one.
Miss Anything? I miss doing things I use to be able to do easily! Like... getting off the floor... or sitting with my legs crossed. boo!
Food cravings: Milk! Milk! Milk! And Otter Pops as of lately!
Difficulties or changes: I don't like being in the car for a long time. :/ Traveling pregnant sucks.
Have you started to show yet: See picture above...
Symptoms: My belly just always feels so FULL! Occasional cramping, backaches, headaches.
Wedding rings on or off? Off and on. Usually on, but it's been hot this week, so by the end of the day it's off.
Happy or moody: Happy usually. But I have been anxious and worried about what we're going to do when she gets here. Symptoms: My belly just always feels so FULL! Occasional cramping, backaches, headaches.
Wedding rings on or off? Off and on. Usually on, but it's been hot this week, so by the end of the day it's off.
Looking forward to: Getting the baby room ready!
In other news:
I went in for my appointment where I was totally freaked out and sent
home in tears. It was a new doctor, whom I will NOT be seeing again, and
she must have just had a long day or something, but she dropped this
bomb on me and then left me baffled with not knowing what questions to
ask. She looked at me with concern and terror in her face and said "You
know you're RH Negative right?" What the heck was she talking about? So I
asked a few questions but I left with the understanding that if there
were any complications.. my blood would fight off my baby and terrible
things would happen. After a little research, a good cry, and talking to
the doctor's assistant the next day... I felt better about the
situation and realized it's NOT an absolute terrible situation like the
doctor made it out to be! There's only a small percentage that something
bad would happen, and I would just need a few extra shots. Other than
that... I guess everything is fine. We go in for our ultrasound for the
20 week anatomy check next week!
How far along? 18 weeks
How far along? 17 weeks
How far along? 16 weeks
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June 15-21, 2013
Our
journeys continued through Ohio and onto Las Vegas. We've been busy
busy visiting family and friends so this post is a few days late! And I
recruited my little niece, Evelyn, to be in my picture this week. :)
How far along? 18 weeks
Baby Weight: Baby is the size of a mango!
Total weight gain/loss: +?? Don't know; didn't bother weighing myself recently.
Maternity clothes? Found more comfy shorts and shirts. Yay!
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Crappy. Very very crappy! I missed my bed and body pillow while I was traveling!
Best moment this week: Telling people it's a girl! And having Evelyn kiss her baby cousin goodbye! Oh precious moments.
Miss Anything? Being comfortable.
Movement:Still moving strong!
Food cravings: Bananas. I didn't realize how much I wanted them until I didn't have them around.
Difficulties or changes: My feet were swelling up and tingle. :( But mostly just in Ohio where we were running around doing wedding clean up.
Total weight gain/loss: +?? Don't know; didn't bother weighing myself recently.
Maternity clothes? Found more comfy shorts and shirts. Yay!
Stretch marks? Not much.
Sleep: Crappy. Very very crappy! I missed my bed and body pillow while I was traveling!
Best moment this week: Telling people it's a girl! And having Evelyn kiss her baby cousin goodbye! Oh precious moments.
Miss Anything? Being comfortable.
Movement:Still moving strong!
Food cravings: Bananas. I didn't realize how much I wanted them until I didn't have them around.
Difficulties or changes: My feet were swelling up and tingle. :( But mostly just in Ohio where we were running around doing wedding clean up.
Have you started to show yet: Last
time I'll answer this... because now strangers point it out. So I
suppose I am pass the "I wonder if she's pregnant" stage to them not
being afraid to say something.
Gender Prediction: It's a girl!
Gender Prediction: It's a girl!
Symptoms: Back ache! Poo Poo cry time. And lots of head aches again.
Wedding rings on or off? It's been off while I've been traveling. Booo!
Happy or moody: Happy! Happy! Happy!
Wedding rings on or off? It's been off while I've been traveling. Booo!
Happy or moody: Happy! Happy! Happy!
Looking forward to: The next official ultrasound so I can see my little baby again!
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June 8-14, 2013
This
week we traveled to Ohio for Jason's sister's wedding. For those of you
who didn't know, about two and a half years ago, she lost her husband.
Last Fall, she met Kar who lost his wife to cancer and now they're
blending their families together. So, we are gaining another niece and
finally a nephew! One nephew and 7 nieces total for us Lawyers! We have
been so excited to share the little baby bump with the family and the
kidos seem to love it more than we expected! They're so interested in
the baby and can't get enough! They even helped me decorate my 17 week
board. They made it the best one so far.
Baby Weight: After having the ultrasound... baby is about 8 ounces!
Total weight gain/loss: +10 pounds
Maternity clothes? It's kinda fun being able to wear cute clothes and flaunting my belly!
Stretch marks?I have found one.... boooooo
Sleep: Not good still... but we've been traveling a lot this week, so it's thrown me off.
Best moment this week: Having my smallest niece in Ohio cuddle up to me while reading a book; then stopping in the middle of it and patting my belly while saying "I love your baby!". Melts my heart.
Miss Anything? This week... sleeping well.
Movement: It's precious! I drank orange juice before the ultrasound and the little bugger was jumping around like crazy. Can't wait til Jason can feel it too!
Food cravings: Being in a big city again is awesome because now I can ACTUALLY have what I'm craving! So this little mommy is a happy camper.
Difficulties or changes: It's getting harder and harder to get off the floor without grunting! :(
Total weight gain/loss: +10 pounds
Maternity clothes? It's kinda fun being able to wear cute clothes and flaunting my belly!
Stretch marks?I have found one.... boooooo
Sleep: Not good still... but we've been traveling a lot this week, so it's thrown me off.
Best moment this week: Having my smallest niece in Ohio cuddle up to me while reading a book; then stopping in the middle of it and patting my belly while saying "I love your baby!". Melts my heart.
Miss Anything? This week... sleeping well.
Movement: It's precious! I drank orange juice before the ultrasound and the little bugger was jumping around like crazy. Can't wait til Jason can feel it too!
Food cravings: Being in a big city again is awesome because now I can ACTUALLY have what I'm craving! So this little mommy is a happy camper.
Difficulties or changes: It's getting harder and harder to get off the floor without grunting! :(
Have you started to show yet: We've
had many comments here being in Ohio with Jason's family about how
"chubby" I'm getting. Luckily... Carson, our new nephew, defended my
honor and shot back; "She's having a BABY, that's why she's getting
bigger!" It was sweet!
Gender Prediction: It's your turn to make the prediction! Boy? or Girl?
Gender Prediction: It's your turn to make the prediction! Boy? or Girl?
Symptoms: My stomach is starting to stretch and feel very full to capacity more lately. :(
Wedding rings on or off? Hanging out in Vegas for a night with the heat made my fingers swell up and I couldn't even get the stinking ring off!
Happy or moody: Happy! Seeing family is exciting!
Wedding rings on or off? Hanging out in Vegas for a night with the heat made my fingers swell up and I couldn't even get the stinking ring off!
Happy or moody: Happy! Seeing family is exciting!
Looking forward to: Revealing the gender of our little bundle of joy!
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June 1-7, 2013
Baby Weight: Averaging 4.5 inches long and weighing 3.5 ounces
Total weight gain/loss: +7.5 pounds :( It's hard to look at the weigh going up... I know I know... it's for a good cause, BUT still.
Maternity clothes? FINALLY found a really good pair of jeans that are LONG enough and don't make me look ridiculous! Yippy! Oh and I found some shorts too for the 100+ degrees for Vegas this summer.
Stretch marks? Still nada.
Sleep: Laaaame. Go to bed. Wake up at 3:00 (almost every night on the dot) and then my body is tired, but my mind is wired and I can never fall back to sleep.
Best moment this week: Feeling the baby move around a little.
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back! grrrrrrr
Movement: YES! I think it's a definite yes! And I get so mad that Jason doesn't have to go through ANY of this; but then I felt the movement and it made me happy that only I get to feel that and not him... so it makes it worth it.
Food cravings: This week.... I don't know if it was stress from school, and being exhausted, but it was REALLY hard to figure out what I wanted to eat. Which made me VERY emotional.
Difficulties or changes: No more tucking my legs against my chest when I sit... it's very uncomfortable.
Total weight gain/loss: +7.5 pounds :( It's hard to look at the weigh going up... I know I know... it's for a good cause, BUT still.
Maternity clothes? FINALLY found a really good pair of jeans that are LONG enough and don't make me look ridiculous! Yippy! Oh and I found some shorts too for the 100+ degrees for Vegas this summer.
Stretch marks? Still nada.
Sleep: Laaaame. Go to bed. Wake up at 3:00 (almost every night on the dot) and then my body is tired, but my mind is wired and I can never fall back to sleep.
Best moment this week: Feeling the baby move around a little.
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back! grrrrrrr
Movement: YES! I think it's a definite yes! And I get so mad that Jason doesn't have to go through ANY of this; but then I felt the movement and it made me happy that only I get to feel that and not him... so it makes it worth it.
Food cravings: This week.... I don't know if it was stress from school, and being exhausted, but it was REALLY hard to figure out what I wanted to eat. Which made me VERY emotional.
Difficulties or changes: No more tucking my legs against my chest when I sit... it's very uncomfortable.
Have you started to show yet: I
suppose this will be the last week for this... because of course I'm
showing! I even looked at pictures I took with my 6th graders at
Promotion and I was like... "WOAH, I guess the baby belly made the
picture too..."
Gender Prediction: It makes me laugh when people say they think they know what it is, because they all go off different methods and half say girl and half say boy. Sometimes I hope it's a girl; but really... my family needs more little baby boys in it! We have 3 nieces/1 nephew on Jason's side; 4 nieces on my side.
Gender Prediction: It makes me laugh when people say they think they know what it is, because they all go off different methods and half say girl and half say boy. Sometimes I hope it's a girl; but really... my family needs more little baby boys in it! We have 3 nieces/1 nephew on Jason's side; 4 nieces on my side.
Symptoms: Still suuuuuper sleepy. I'm trying to think of something new... but my brain is seriously gone now. I absolutely hate it.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but towards the end of the day it has been coming off.
Happy or moody: This week... up and down. We were making paper roller coasters in my classroom and Jason came in to see them. He asked where my roller coaster was and one of the girls responded "She doesn't need a paper roaster coaster because she's an emotional roller coaster!" So that pretty much sums in up.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but towards the end of the day it has been coming off.
Happy or moody: This week... up and down. We were making paper roller coasters in my classroom and Jason came in to see them. He asked where my roller coaster was and one of the girls responded "She doesn't need a paper roaster coaster because she's an emotional roller coaster!" So that pretty much sums in up.
Looking forward to:
Vacation! My next two posts will be from Ohio and Vegas! Yay! And my
next ultrasound. And don't worry... we will be revealing what the baby
is as soon as we find out.
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May 25-31, 2013
How far along? 15 weeks
How far along? 14 weeks
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender!!
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Looking forward to: Getting past week 11 and into week 12 and one! I'm praying that baby is perfectly fine, healthy, happy and growing like a good little baby should. The closer it's getting the more I get worried (it's just how I am... the biggest worrier in the world) that something is wrong. What if it doesn't have a heart beat? What if it stopped growing? What if I had a miscarriage and didn't even know it? All of these things are crazy talk but I just want a healthy baby so bad! I know everything will be fine... but a momma-t0-be has to have something to worry about! :)
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Looking forward to: Getting through this week, and onto the next.
Baby Weight: Averaging 3.5 inches long and 2.5 ounces
Total weight gain/loss: +6 pounds
Maternity clothes?I hate them. I love the shirts! But I've been trying to suck it up with my regular jeans and Bella Band.
Stretch marks? No sign yet.
Sleep: I have THE weirdest dreams. And I remember multiple dreams all the time. Doesn't seem like my sleeping patterns are going to change any time soon. :(
Best moment this week: Watching Jason rub my belly. It was bizarre at first, but now it's sweet.
Miss Anything? This will sound bizarre... but alcoholic beverages! I don't even normally drink when I'm not pregnant... but lately I see them at restaurants, or Jason will have one and my eyes stick to them; then my mouth waters. It's weird. I have even been known to ask my friends if I can just sniff their wine.
Movement: Still nothing. Sometimes I think I might feel something when I'm laying down to sleep.
Food cravings: CHEESE!!!! And I love my cold glass of milk each day still. mmmmmhmmmm
Difficulties or changes: I am finding it harder to bend over each day.
Total weight gain/loss: +6 pounds
Maternity clothes?I hate them. I love the shirts! But I've been trying to suck it up with my regular jeans and Bella Band.
Stretch marks? No sign yet.
Sleep: I have THE weirdest dreams. And I remember multiple dreams all the time. Doesn't seem like my sleeping patterns are going to change any time soon. :(
Best moment this week: Watching Jason rub my belly. It was bizarre at first, but now it's sweet.
Miss Anything? This will sound bizarre... but alcoholic beverages! I don't even normally drink when I'm not pregnant... but lately I see them at restaurants, or Jason will have one and my eyes stick to them; then my mouth waters. It's weird. I have even been known to ask my friends if I can just sniff their wine.
Movement: Still nothing. Sometimes I think I might feel something when I'm laying down to sleep.
Food cravings: CHEESE!!!! And I love my cold glass of milk each day still. mmmmmhmmmm
Difficulties or changes: I am finding it harder to bend over each day.
Have you started to show yet: Some
lady at church made a comment when a baby was crying that we should...
"start getting ready for that noise." So I suppose I look pregnant to
random people I don't know now!
Gender Prediction: Don't have a clue... but I'm excited that I'll be in Vegas at a good time and my good friend Whitnie is going to do the ultrasound to tell me if it's a girl or a boy! So TWO weeks! YAY!
Gender Prediction: Don't have a clue... but I'm excited that I'll be in Vegas at a good time and my good friend Whitnie is going to do the ultrasound to tell me if it's a girl or a boy! So TWO weeks! YAY!
Symptoms: Pregnancy brain. It's hard to come out with the correct word I want to use, and I usually end up looking stupid. haha
Belly Button in or out? In. I don't really know how long it's suppose to be in, therefore, this question is a weird one.
Wedding rings on or off? On, except at night.
Happy or moody: Happy, but that may be because school is almost out for the summer!
Looking forward to: Seeing my family soon; then we can share this experience more with them. ^_^
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Belly Button in or out? In. I don't really know how long it's suppose to be in, therefore, this question is a weird one.
Wedding rings on or off? On, except at night.
Happy or moody: Happy, but that may be because school is almost out for the summer!
Looking forward to: Seeing my family soon; then we can share this experience more with them. ^_^
May 18-24, 2013
Baby Weight: Averaging 3.4 inches long and 1.5 ounces
Total weight gain/loss: +4 pounds
Maternity clothes? Can't find maternity pants long enough for my legs! :( But I wear the pair I have... I just hate them.
Stretch marks? Still waiting...
Sleep: Lately, I've gone back to going to sleep early... waking up at night many times... and waking up super early...
Best moment this week: Rubbing my belly.
Miss Anything? This week... not really missing anything in particular.
Movement: Probably? Still trying to distinguish movement vs. bodily functions.
Food cravings: Salty things. Potato Chips and sunflower seeds.
Anything making you queasy or sick: My yogurt almost made me yack.
Total weight gain/loss: +4 pounds
Maternity clothes? Can't find maternity pants long enough for my legs! :( But I wear the pair I have... I just hate them.
Stretch marks? Still waiting...
Sleep: Lately, I've gone back to going to sleep early... waking up at night many times... and waking up super early...
Best moment this week: Rubbing my belly.
Miss Anything? This week... not really missing anything in particular.
Movement: Probably? Still trying to distinguish movement vs. bodily functions.
Food cravings: Salty things. Potato Chips and sunflower seeds.
Anything making you queasy or sick: My yogurt almost made me yack.
Have you started to show yet: Duh... sometimes I wonder if I'm sticking out too much too soon.
Gender Prediction: Who knows. Looking forward to finding out soon though!
Gender Prediction: Who knows. Looking forward to finding out soon though!
Symptoms: Still headaches, moodiness, sleepies.
Belly Button in or out? In: BUT, seems to feel weirder lately. It's just changing I guess. Weird to explain.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but when I walk, it gets pretty snug.
Belly Button in or out? In: BUT, seems to feel weirder lately. It's just changing I guess. Weird to explain.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but when I walk, it gets pretty snug.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy... but easily... VERY easily frustrated (accompanied by outbursts)
Looking forward to: Having a doctor's appointment next week WITHOUT it being canceled..
Looking forward to: Having a doctor's appointment next week WITHOUT it being canceled..
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May 11-17, 2013
How far along? 13 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Gained 3-4ish pounds so far.
Maternity clothes? This weekend... we're going shopping to get pants. I have caved! I'm getting use to my belly hanging out, so it's not as annoying wearing tighter clothes that show it off.
Stretch marks? Nope- I've been searching for what I should use though.
Sleep: Considering I was on an overnight field trip early this week... pretty crappy. BUT, I am able to stay up till 9:00 or 9:30 as of lately!
Best moment this week: Being with my 6th graders and having them take care of me. They're just so cute. "Are you sure you should be eaten that?" "How are you feeling Mrs. Lawyer?" "Eat your vegetables instead of more grilled cheese!!!" hehe They're fun.
Miss Anything? Turkey sandwiches. I only have them once in a while. It's been about a month.
Movement: Not this week.
Food cravings: Macaroni and Cheeeeeeeeeese!!! Mmmmm..
Anything making you queasy or sick: Domino's Pizza! BLAH!
Maternity clothes? This weekend... we're going shopping to get pants. I have caved! I'm getting use to my belly hanging out, so it's not as annoying wearing tighter clothes that show it off.
Stretch marks? Nope- I've been searching for what I should use though.
Sleep: Considering I was on an overnight field trip early this week... pretty crappy. BUT, I am able to stay up till 9:00 or 9:30 as of lately!
Best moment this week: Being with my 6th graders and having them take care of me. They're just so cute. "Are you sure you should be eaten that?" "How are you feeling Mrs. Lawyer?" "Eat your vegetables instead of more grilled cheese!!!" hehe They're fun.
Miss Anything? Turkey sandwiches. I only have them once in a while. It's been about a month.
Movement: Not this week.
Food cravings: Macaroni and Cheeeeeeeeeese!!! Mmmmm..
Anything making you queasy or sick: Domino's Pizza! BLAH!
Have you started to show yet: Yep. And people are definitely NOT afraid to say something about it either.
Gender Prediction: Everyone still thinks it's a girl. Most of the people I talk to say girl. Kids call it a girl. So... we'll see. Hopefully I'll get to find out before school is over so I can let my little 6th grade doctors know! ;)
Gender Prediction: Everyone still thinks it's a girl. Most of the people I talk to say girl. Kids call it a girl. So... we'll see. Hopefully I'll get to find out before school is over so I can let my little 6th grade doctors know! ;)
Symptoms:Headache. Headache. HEADACHE. And more of a shorter temper than I usually have.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Much happier, but can be ticked off easily when there's lack of sleep.
Looking forward to: Getting through another week.
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May 4-11, 2013
How far along? 12 weeks
Maternity clothes?Almost gave in and bought maternity pants... but couldn't bring myself to do it yet. The zipper on my pants have started to be annoying though.
Stretch marks? So far, so good.
Sleep: Usually I wake up in the middle of the night and have to wait til I can fall back asleep.
Best moment this week: Being able to tell more people. :)
Miss Anything? I weirdly miss corndogs... even though I never ate them before.
Movement: Don't think so.
Food cravings: Anything COLD. Frozen M&Ms are my favorite this week.
Maternity clothes?Almost gave in and bought maternity pants... but couldn't bring myself to do it yet. The zipper on my pants have started to be annoying though.
Stretch marks? So far, so good.
Sleep: Usually I wake up in the middle of the night and have to wait til I can fall back asleep.
Best moment this week: Being able to tell more people. :)
Miss Anything? I weirdly miss corndogs... even though I never ate them before.
Movement: Don't think so.
Food cravings: Anything COLD. Frozen M&Ms are my favorite this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing much this week. Seems to be going away! :)
Have you started to show yet: Yep!
Gender Prediction: My 3 year old niece, Evelyn, decided it's a girl... and she named her Ella. hehe
Gender Prediction: My 3 year old niece, Evelyn, decided it's a girl... and she named her Ella. hehe
Symptoms: Bloated! Hungry...
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy this week. Made it passed the previous length of pregnancy! Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender!!
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April 27-May 3, 2013
How far along? 11 weeks
Maternity clothes? I have a few t-shirt that I've been wearing that are extra stretchy. I also gave in and bought a belly band to keep my pants up and I can leave them unbuttoned.
Stretch marks? Nope. Haven't started thinking about that yet...
Sleep: HORRIBLE! I have been having such bad sleep lately. Between waking up in the middle of the night to tinkle, to having very weird dreams and not being able to fall back asleep... my sleep is awful :( I miss sleeping like a log.
Best moment this week: Having our first ultrasound! Hearing that the fetus is doing well and seeing it's little heart beat was a miracle to me! Beautiful!
Miss Anything? I do miss my regular Mr. Pibbs. But I cut down to only one every once in a while. And it's SO yummy when I do have one.
Movement: Maybe? I have occasionally felt a little flutter... but sometimes assume it's some bodily function happening.
Food cravings: I've been loving my peanutbutter toast, a large glass of cold milk, and CHEESE!
Maternity clothes? I have a few t-shirt that I've been wearing that are extra stretchy. I also gave in and bought a belly band to keep my pants up and I can leave them unbuttoned.
Stretch marks? Nope. Haven't started thinking about that yet...
Sleep: HORRIBLE! I have been having such bad sleep lately. Between waking up in the middle of the night to tinkle, to having very weird dreams and not being able to fall back asleep... my sleep is awful :( I miss sleeping like a log.
Best moment this week: Having our first ultrasound! Hearing that the fetus is doing well and seeing it's little heart beat was a miracle to me! Beautiful!
Miss Anything? I do miss my regular Mr. Pibbs. But I cut down to only one every once in a while. And it's SO yummy when I do have one.
Movement: Maybe? I have occasionally felt a little flutter... but sometimes assume it's some bodily function happening.
Food cravings: I've been loving my peanutbutter toast, a large glass of cold milk, and CHEESE!
Anything making you queasy or sick:When
I'm really hungry I get queasy, or when I'm trapped with unusual smells
like cleaning supplies or the laminator machine at school!.
Have you started to show yet: I must be showing, because a couple ladies at work have asked if I was pregnant. :/
Gender Prediction: People seem to call it a she! But I'm just hoping to make it through the rest of this week and have a healthy little one!
Gender Prediction: People seem to call it a she! But I'm just hoping to make it through the rest of this week and have a healthy little one!
Symptoms: SUPER tired... ALL the time. This week, lots of headaches.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody... definitely. And weepy. Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Getting past week 11 and into week 12 and one! I'm praying that baby is perfectly fine, healthy, happy and growing like a good little baby should. The closer it's getting the more I get worried (it's just how I am... the biggest worrier in the world) that something is wrong. What if it doesn't have a heart beat? What if it stopped growing? What if I had a miscarriage and didn't even know it? All of these things are crazy talk but I just want a healthy baby so bad! I know everything will be fine... but a momma-t0-be has to have something to worry about! :)
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April 20-26, 2013
How far along? 10 Weeks
Maternity clothes? Not yet. A little poochy, but not too bad yet.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: So, so. Usually sleeping through the night, but it sucks having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night!
Best moment this week: Hearing the heart beat! The doctor decided to just check if she could find anything and after several minutes... SHE DID! It keeps me hopeful! :) And it was so precious.
Miss Anything? Food wise, no... But I do really miss my family. Sucks not being able to share this all with them.
Movement: Not yet.
Food cravings: Stereotypically... pickles and ice cream!
Maternity clothes? Not yet. A little poochy, but not too bad yet.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: So, so. Usually sleeping through the night, but it sucks having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night!
Best moment this week: Hearing the heart beat! The doctor decided to just check if she could find anything and after several minutes... SHE DID! It keeps me hopeful! :) And it was so precious.
Miss Anything? Food wise, no... But I do really miss my family. Sucks not being able to share this all with them.
Movement: Not yet.
Food cravings: Stereotypically... pickles and ice cream!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Some smells, cleaning smells. Lack of eating...
Have you started to show yet: No... just look like I've eaten too many nachos.
Gender Prediction: Who knows!?
Gender Prediction: Who knows!?
Symptoms: Fatigue...
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody. I think because of worrying about loosing it again. Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Getting through this week, and onto the next.
Man alively... you are indeed pregnant!! Thanks for the perspective on your time versus Evelyn's arrival. You are looking good. xxxoxoxo
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My birth class instructor told me that pregnancy has to get uncomfortable enough that labor seems like a good idea. Sounds like you're just about there. Hang in there!
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