Countdown to baby!
Friday, December 15, 2017
So I had a baby...
at 37 weeks and 3 days it was determined that my fluid was too low to safely continue my pregnancy and so, my OB sent me to be induced. That was November 29th. On December 1st, Archer finally made his appearance at 8:23am weighing 6lbs 14oz and 20 1/2in long. That means that today he is 2 weeks old! Holy cow how time flies! I will write my labor and delivery story soon, hopefully so I don't forget details!
Thursday, November 9, 2017
The soreness...
It's gone. At least for today. I have had trouble bending, sitting, laying.. basically anything for the past 8 or more weeks. And all of a sudden today I don't feel so sore. I don't feel that crazy pressure and pain that I have been and it's a relief but it has me worried! Does this mean baby has moved up instead of settling down into the birthing position like he should be? ARGH! So confusing... I so desperately want to avoid a c-section or induction... baby please cooperate!
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
34 weeks... 6 more to go!
Not a whole lot of change this week. I feel like these weekly updates are mostly "same old same old" lol. But still, I like to re-read these.
How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: some yes, mostly pants (the yoga kind) and a few shirts here and there, just to show off my bump.
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: I can still sleep alright for the first few hours but once about 4 or 5am come along I'm up because I'm so sore on my left. That and of course I have to go to the bathroom. Lately my right arm has been getting worse. (When I sleep on my right, my arm goes numb/tingly/painful. It's happened on and off for over a year but it's every. single. night. now... and it happens during the day too, depending on my positioning. I'm going to bring it up to my OB next week, just to see what she says. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my baby when he's born. I can barely drive or do dishes.. I can't color with Abi because writing/coloring/anything causes me pain and tingling. I figure it's probably a nerve impingement somewhere, and it's likely worse because of all the extra fluid from pregnancy. But it's so bad right now it makes me want to cry.
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 14cm!!! It's finally in a normal range. Baby boy has been passing all of his tests and now we just need him to flip to head down.
Movement?: every day and I love it. Yesterday I think he went from head up to head down and back again. Little stinker.
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :) Though when I sit down it seems as though my bump goes away quite a bit, lol.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a melon or a little over 5lbs.
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. But every nst I have I don't have any contractions on the strip.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm good. Getting tired and ready to be done being pregnant.. though I feel awful feeling that way because I prayed so hard for this baby and promised I would savor this pregnancy. I try I really do. But I'm so ready to feel normal again.
Looking forward to: the weekend. Hubby is working his bi-annual outage this week and I hardly see him, so I miss him.
How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: some yes, mostly pants (the yoga kind) and a few shirts here and there, just to show off my bump.
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: I can still sleep alright for the first few hours but once about 4 or 5am come along I'm up because I'm so sore on my left. That and of course I have to go to the bathroom. Lately my right arm has been getting worse. (When I sleep on my right, my arm goes numb/tingly/painful. It's happened on and off for over a year but it's every. single. night. now... and it happens during the day too, depending on my positioning. I'm going to bring it up to my OB next week, just to see what she says. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold my baby when he's born. I can barely drive or do dishes.. I can't color with Abi because writing/coloring/anything causes me pain and tingling. I figure it's probably a nerve impingement somewhere, and it's likely worse because of all the extra fluid from pregnancy. But it's so bad right now it makes me want to cry.
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 14cm!!! It's finally in a normal range. Baby boy has been passing all of his tests and now we just need him to flip to head down.
Movement?: every day and I love it. Yesterday I think he went from head up to head down and back again. Little stinker.
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :) Though when I sit down it seems as though my bump goes away quite a bit, lol.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a melon or a little over 5lbs.
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. But every nst I have I don't have any contractions on the strip.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm good. Getting tired and ready to be done being pregnant.. though I feel awful feeling that way because I prayed so hard for this baby and promised I would savor this pregnancy. I try I really do. But I'm so ready to feel normal again.
Looking forward to: the weekend. Hubby is working his bi-annual outage this week and I hardly see him, so I miss him.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
33 Weeks :)
How far along?: 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: yes and no. As usual I'm keeping with my old t-shirts but almost all of my pants are maternity of some kind
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: So-so this week. I'm ok sleeping on my left for a while then my ear starts to hurt so bad! So I have to switch to my right and of course, my right arm goes numb/tingly/pins and needles shortly after ... yes still. It sucks!
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 11cm!!! Holy cow! I was so happy to hear that! So my Dr said I'm to keep doing what I've been doing (light duty and lots and lots of water!) and that I still have to be monitored but my fluid is now finally within a normal range.
Movement?: Yes, and stinker flipped from breech to head down and BACK TO BREECH in a week! Oh my goodness, it's driving me nuts. He needs to flip and stay head down...
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets. It doesn't help that it's Halloween time and all the candy is around.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a bok choi or a little over 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. I had a ton of them yesterday for over an hour.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm pretty good. I am still not a morning person and I will never be a morning person so I guess I'm pretty moody in the AM versus the afternoon...
Looking forward to: Getting Archer's room cleaned up and finalized. We still need a crib and a dresser to put his clothes!
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy) Still hanging out here and that's good for me.
Maternity clothes?: yes and no. As usual I'm keeping with my old t-shirts but almost all of my pants are maternity of some kind
Stretch marks?: Yep, same as always
Sleep?: So-so this week. I'm ok sleeping on my left for a while then my ear starts to hurt so bad! So I have to switch to my right and of course, my right arm goes numb/tingly/pins and needles shortly after ... yes still. It sucks!
Best moment this week?: My AFI measurement is up to 11cm!!! Holy cow! I was so happy to hear that! So my Dr said I'm to keep doing what I've been doing (light duty and lots and lots of water!) and that I still have to be monitored but my fluid is now finally within a normal range.
Movement?: Yes, and stinker flipped from breech to head down and BACK TO BREECH in a week! Oh my goodness, it's driving me nuts. He needs to flip and stay head down...
Food cravings?: Sweets, sweets and more sweets. It doesn't help that it's Halloween time and all the candy is around.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a bok choi or a little over 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! I get a lot of Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far. I had a ton of them yesterday for over an hour.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: still in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: So far this week I'm pretty good. I am still not a morning person and I will never be a morning person so I guess I'm pretty moody in the AM versus the afternoon...
Looking forward to: Getting Archer's room cleaned up and finalized. We still need a crib and a dresser to put his clothes!
Sunday, October 22, 2017
31 Weeks 4 days! Home Stretch!
Let me tell you.. the 3rd trimester is no joke. Little man is all crammed in there and while he's moving everyday, I can definitely tell he's running out of space!
I had some odd glucose readings last week and the MFM dr decided to bring me in for a non stress test and a fluid check. Turns out my fluid is pretty low, so I was told to go on bed rest this weekend and see my OB for weekly nst's and AFI ultrasound measurements. This was originally going to start when I hit 36 weeks, but it's serious enough that they want it now. I'll discuss with my OB tomorrow what the next course of action is... if I have to be on bed rest more, or if it can be modified... or not at all which would be fine too but I'm so worried! Without fluid his lungs won't develop, he will slow or stop growing and it could lead to all sorts of other issues. I'm pryaing I can increase my water intake and help increase the fluid around Archer. That would be ideal. We'll see tomorrow if this weekend has had any headway in that department.
How far along?: 31 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy)
Maternity clothes?: yes and no.
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. A couple of odd color ones..
Sleep?: Not so good. I'm still able to sleep at least a few hours on my left, but then I have to get up to pee (no fun!) and try to sleep on my right for a little while.. which only ends in me getting numb fingers and turning back to my left. I think I have some nerve impingement in my right shoulder and when I lay on that side my fingers/hand/lower arm go all numb and tingly and I cannot stand it! I know I need to see my dr about it, but I was hoping to wait until after I have baby.
Best moment this week?: I'm going to say that the best was having Archer respond when put on the monitors at the hospital earlier. It's good to know he's still okay..
Worst moment: being told I have low fluid and that it could be because the placenta isn't functioning properly.. scary stuff.
Movement?: There have been movements, but they are changing. Nothing big enough to be him flipping over, but kicks and squiggles for sure.
Food cravings?: Sweets!!!! And tamales... again.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: again only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a huge head of romaine lettuce. Somewhere between 3.5 and 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! Still get Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: Moody I guess.. scared is another word for it. I'm trying so hard to be calm for my kids, my hubby is helping out so much but I still can't help but worry.
Looking forward to: Getting more answers tomorrow at my OB appointment. And hopefully getting more baby stuff because he'll be here before we know it.
I had some odd glucose readings last week and the MFM dr decided to bring me in for a non stress test and a fluid check. Turns out my fluid is pretty low, so I was told to go on bed rest this weekend and see my OB for weekly nst's and AFI ultrasound measurements. This was originally going to start when I hit 36 weeks, but it's serious enough that they want it now. I'll discuss with my OB tomorrow what the next course of action is... if I have to be on bed rest more, or if it can be modified... or not at all which would be fine too but I'm so worried! Without fluid his lungs won't develop, he will slow or stop growing and it could lead to all sorts of other issues. I'm pryaing I can increase my water intake and help increase the fluid around Archer. That would be ideal. We'll see tomorrow if this weekend has had any headway in that department.
How far along?: 31 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain/loss?: about 10lbs up (from my lowest during pregnancy)
Maternity clothes?: yes and no.
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. A couple of odd color ones..
Sleep?: Not so good. I'm still able to sleep at least a few hours on my left, but then I have to get up to pee (no fun!) and try to sleep on my right for a little while.. which only ends in me getting numb fingers and turning back to my left. I think I have some nerve impingement in my right shoulder and when I lay on that side my fingers/hand/lower arm go all numb and tingly and I cannot stand it! I know I need to see my dr about it, but I was hoping to wait until after I have baby.
Best moment this week?: I'm going to say that the best was having Archer respond when put on the monitors at the hospital earlier. It's good to know he's still okay..
Worst moment: being told I have low fluid and that it could be because the placenta isn't functioning properly.. scary stuff.
Movement?: There have been movements, but they are changing. Nothing big enough to be him flipping over, but kicks and squiggles for sure.
Food cravings?: Sweets!!!! And tamales... again.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: again only when my sugars are off.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a huge head of romaine lettuce. Somewhere between 3.5 and 4lbs
Labor signs: NO! Still get Braxton Hicks when I do too much or walk too far.
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. I wear a cheap fakie that's a bigger size.
Belly button in/out?: in, so far...
Happy or Moody?: Moody I guess.. scared is another word for it. I'm trying so hard to be calm for my kids, my hubby is helping out so much but I still can't help but worry.
Looking forward to: Getting more answers tomorrow at my OB appointment. And hopefully getting more baby stuff because he'll be here before we know it.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
29 weeks
I have been slacking! These past few weeks have been flying by and I just can't seem to remember to update these!
How far along?: 29 weeks and 1 day
Total weight gain/loss?: I'm not 100% sure anymore. I know that at my last OB appointment I had gained about 4lbs, but that was after losing so much. So lets just say I'm on track.
Maternity clothes?: I have a few, plus some just comfy clothes
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. Found some on the top of my belly
Sleep?: Sleeping okay.. been able to prop pillows around me to keep myself fairly comfortable on my left side most of the night. Until, that is, my husband gets up for work and I get sciatic pain (on my right.. how odd) then I have to move.
Best moment this week?: getting to spend time with my loving family this past weekend. We went to the apple orchard and had lots of fun! (until Abi melted down at the end of the trip.. but she was hot and thirsty and tired so it wasn't totally out of left field.)
Movement?: Oh yes, the other day he was going wild moving around in there! He's not usually super movey, but he does get around quite a bit these days. I believe he's still butt down, so I really hope he flips in the next few weeks.
Food cravings?: hmm... chicken fingers. That is what sounds the best. ;)
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still mostly when my sugars are off but that has been less and less lately.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!! And we have a name! We have decided on Archer! :) :) :) I'm so thrilled to finally have a name for him and it's something we all really like!
Size of baby: About the size of a spaghetti squash.. or approx. 2.5lbs if not more.
Labor signs: NO! but I have been having some braxton hicks and they are not fun.
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in, but I'm wondering if it'll be popping out with this one.
Happy or Moody?: Moody today.. very sad. I've been having some trouble with Abi lately.. or rather she's been having some trouble at school and I've been feeling guilty and all sorts of other things.
Looking forward to: getting things straightened out with Abi and her school.. getting more baby stuff ready and purchased. .. seeing Archer again in a few weeks (officially, lol)
How far along?: 29 weeks and 1 day
Total weight gain/loss?: I'm not 100% sure anymore. I know that at my last OB appointment I had gained about 4lbs, but that was after losing so much. So lets just say I'm on track.
Maternity clothes?: I have a few, plus some just comfy clothes
Stretch marks?: Yep a few old and a few new. Found some on the top of my belly
Sleep?: Sleeping okay.. been able to prop pillows around me to keep myself fairly comfortable on my left side most of the night. Until, that is, my husband gets up for work and I get sciatic pain (on my right.. how odd) then I have to move.
Best moment this week?: getting to spend time with my loving family this past weekend. We went to the apple orchard and had lots of fun! (until Abi melted down at the end of the trip.. but she was hot and thirsty and tired so it wasn't totally out of left field.)
Movement?: Oh yes, the other day he was going wild moving around in there! He's not usually super movey, but he does get around quite a bit these days. I believe he's still butt down, so I really hope he flips in the next few weeks.
Food cravings?: hmm... chicken fingers. That is what sounds the best. ;)
Anything make you queasy or sick?: still mostly when my sugars are off but that has been less and less lately.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!! And we have a name! We have decided on Archer! :) :) :) I'm so thrilled to finally have a name for him and it's something we all really like!
Size of baby: About the size of a spaghetti squash.. or approx. 2.5lbs if not more.
Labor signs: NO! but I have been having some braxton hicks and they are not fun.
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in, but I'm wondering if it'll be popping out with this one.
Happy or Moody?: Moody today.. very sad. I've been having some trouble with Abi lately.. or rather she's been having some trouble at school and I've been feeling guilty and all sorts of other things.
Looking forward to: getting things straightened out with Abi and her school.. getting more baby stuff ready and purchased. .. seeing Archer again in a few weeks (officially, lol)
Friday, September 15, 2017
26 week update
How far along?: 26 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain/loss?: -10lbs so far
Maternity clothes?: I have a new maternity top, woohoo!
Stretch marks?: again, nothing new here really, lol.
Sleep?: Still sleeping reasonably well, having some issues with my hips on occasion and had a really bad charlie horse this morning in my calf but other than that I've been doing good.
Best moment this week?: Will be later tonight when I get to see my hubby again after him being gone all week!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, he still likes to be feet down so he's kicking my bladder/cervix a lot, but he'll flip around and kick out at the top of my belly more now.
Food cravings?: I'm back to sweets again, but I can't have them!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: When my sugars are off I get kind of sick. But for the most part I'm okay.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: Yesterday he measured at about 2lbs
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moody.. I miss my hubby so so much and have been listening to some music from when I was younger (home made CD's, didn't know what was on them) and it made me even more sad because I was in such a funk when I made them that it brings me right back there now listening to them.
Looking forward to: Seeing my hubby tonight! Oooh and having our 3D/4D ultrasound tomorrow!!
Total weight gain/loss?: -10lbs so far
Maternity clothes?: I have a new maternity top, woohoo!
Stretch marks?: again, nothing new here really, lol.
Sleep?: Still sleeping reasonably well, having some issues with my hips on occasion and had a really bad charlie horse this morning in my calf but other than that I've been doing good.
Best moment this week?: Will be later tonight when I get to see my hubby again after him being gone all week!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, he still likes to be feet down so he's kicking my bladder/cervix a lot, but he'll flip around and kick out at the top of my belly more now.
Food cravings?: I'm back to sweets again, but I can't have them!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: When my sugars are off I get kind of sick. But for the most part I'm okay.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: Yesterday he measured at about 2lbs
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: still off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moody.. I miss my hubby so so much and have been listening to some music from when I was younger (home made CD's, didn't know what was on them) and it made me even more sad because I was in such a funk when I made them that it brings me right back there now listening to them.
Looking forward to: Seeing my hubby tonight! Oooh and having our 3D/4D ultrasound tomorrow!!
Friday, September 8, 2017
25 Weeks
How far along?: 25 weeks (I've missed a few of these!)
Total weight gain/loss?: Looks like I've lost again.. total loss of 10lbs
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Yet again, lol.
Stretch marks?: I have a few really odd bruise looking ones popping up on my upper belly. It's odd.
Sleep?: I'm still in my bed, thankfully.. By now I think I was on the couch with my last pregnancy because my hips hurt so badly.
Best moment this week?: Watching my belly move and groove when little man kicks! It's so cool!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, mostly to my cervix which feels so odd! But he's finally flipping over and pushing around in my upper belly.
Food cravings?: Not really. I haven't been interested in food much.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good. Yesterday was odd, I was feeling pretty nauseous at dinner time.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of an eggplant! Depending on who you ask, lol. He's a little over a foot long.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: I've been okay. Kind of moody, kind of sad.. a whole lot of impatient with everyone. lol
Looking forward to: Next Saturday when we will have a 3D/4D ultrasound of our little boy!
Total weight gain/loss?: Looks like I've lost again.. total loss of 10lbs
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Yet again, lol.
Stretch marks?: I have a few really odd bruise looking ones popping up on my upper belly. It's odd.
Sleep?: I'm still in my bed, thankfully.. By now I think I was on the couch with my last pregnancy because my hips hurt so badly.
Best moment this week?: Watching my belly move and groove when little man kicks! It's so cool!
Movement?: Lots of good movements, mostly to my cervix which feels so odd! But he's finally flipping over and pushing around in my upper belly.
Food cravings?: Not really. I haven't been interested in food much.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good. Yesterday was odd, I was feeling pretty nauseous at dinner time.
Have you started to show yet?: Oh yeah. :)
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of an eggplant! Depending on who you ask, lol. He's a little over a foot long.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off for the most part. When it's cold out I can get my wedding band on.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: I've been okay. Kind of moody, kind of sad.. a whole lot of impatient with everyone. lol
Looking forward to: Next Saturday when we will have a 3D/4D ultrasound of our little boy!
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
21 Weeks and gestational diabetic..
How fun is it that I get to take my blood sugar 4 times a day for the rest of my pregnancy? NOT at all. But, I know it is for the health of my little bub, so I have to do it for him. I went to my MFM appointment yesterday, so they could give me a new glucose meter and re-educate me on all that is involved with tracking my sugars and eating appropriately. Some things have changed since last go-round so I'm glad I went. (Not that I had a choice, but still..) I love my new finger stick device, I can hardly feel the needle if at all sometimes. Plus they taught me how to better get the spot to bleed enough so that I don't have to keep re-sticking myself. Yay! No more feeling like a pin cushion every few hours! I really want to control this with diet and exercise like I did last time. Hopefully that will be all I need until they decide to start monitoring baby. Oh yes, the fetal monitoring. I get to go for non-stress tests once a week starting in my 3rd trimester.. and eventually I'll go 2x a week. It's not a big deal really, I get to sit in a comfy chair and listen to baby's heartbeat and push a little button whenever he moves. No big thing. I think they take like 20 minutes. I'm just glad I'll have time to do them now that I've gone down in hours at work. Speaking of which and as a side note... I am scared to death that I'm going to be stuck with just 1 day a week for the rest of my pregnancy. On the one hand that will be great because I'll be able to clean house and get bubs room ready before he comes (while not also having to entertain Abi) but I really need the money. I'm looking for some work from home gigs or something to do to bring in a little extra income because I can't NOT have some cash flow. That's a work in progress...
Anyway, this isn't my first rodeo with gestational diabetes. I'm less scared this time and I wasn't really scared last time so that's good. I do worry a bit because little man is measuring a week ahead... so I really don't want to be induced because he's "bigger." We'll cross that bridge later.
How far along?: 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: Well, here's the thing... yesterday I was weighed and it says that I've lost the weight I thought I'd put on.. so I don't know! LOL I will probably just have to go with whatever my Dr.'s scale says since it'll be consistent. So... that being said, total gain 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Comfy clothes, a few maternity yoga pants (for work... shhh!).
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: I've found a way to sleep for at least 5 hours straight on my left. But unfortunately I've been getting charlie horses in my right hip and that does not help me sleep.
Best moment this week?: Feeling little man from the outside yesterday. I was so cool! Also we had our 7 year anniversary this past weekend, so we went out to a nice dinner and had a good evening.
Movement?: I've been feeling pretty good movements every day now. I'm so in love!
Food cravings?: Um.. tamales, sweets, anything I can't have.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good.
Have you started to show yet?: I think so, and hubby does too.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a long carrot!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off. sadly....I was able to wear my wedding ring on our anniversary this past weekend, so that was nice.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moooooooddddyyyyy!!!!! Lots of emotions rolling around in there this week.
Looking forward to: Little miss starting Kindergarten soon! EEEEEEEEEKK!!!!!
Anyway, this isn't my first rodeo with gestational diabetes. I'm less scared this time and I wasn't really scared last time so that's good. I do worry a bit because little man is measuring a week ahead... so I really don't want to be induced because he's "bigger." We'll cross that bridge later.
How far along?: 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: Well, here's the thing... yesterday I was weighed and it says that I've lost the weight I thought I'd put on.. so I don't know! LOL I will probably just have to go with whatever my Dr.'s scale says since it'll be consistent. So... that being said, total gain 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Same old same old. Comfy clothes, a few maternity yoga pants (for work... shhh!).
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: I've found a way to sleep for at least 5 hours straight on my left. But unfortunately I've been getting charlie horses in my right hip and that does not help me sleep.
Best moment this week?: Feeling little man from the outside yesterday. I was so cool! Also we had our 7 year anniversary this past weekend, so we went out to a nice dinner and had a good evening.
Movement?: I've been feeling pretty good movements every day now. I'm so in love!
Food cravings?: Um.. tamales, sweets, anything I can't have.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still pretty good.
Have you started to show yet?: I think so, and hubby does too.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a long carrot!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off. sadly....I was able to wear my wedding ring on our anniversary this past weekend, so that was nice.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moooooooddddyyyyy!!!!! Lots of emotions rolling around in there this week.
Looking forward to: Little miss starting Kindergarten soon! EEEEEEEEEKK!!!!!
Monday, August 7, 2017
Movement
I have been feeling little man a lot more lately and today I just felt him from the outside for the first time! So cool!
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
20 Weeks and Half Way There!
How far along?: 20 weeks I am officially at the HALF WAY POINT!!! Holy cow!
Total weight gain/loss?: Total gain 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Mostly comfy clothes still. A few maternity yoga type pants, nothing major.
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: Still sleeping okay, still waking at 5/5:30 which is not fun.
Best moment this week?: Monday I had my anatomy ultrasound and little man is looking really good! We have to go back in a few weeks to check on his heart but not because anything is wrong, more because he was so busy moving around that they couldn't get good pictures of it.
Movement?: Still feeling slight movements here and there. I have felt a few good ones, but he's still pretty small for the big, BIG movements.
Food cravings?: Um.. tamales!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: I'm good for the most part. If I don't eat I get a little icky.
Have you started to show yet?: Not too much, still looking as chubby as always.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a Belgian Endive (it's a long head of lettuce LOL) He's measuring at 20w 4d and is about 13oz in weight. He's gonna be a big boy!!! EEEEK!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off. sadly....
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moooooooddddyyyyy!!!!!
Looking forward to: Feeling baby move more and our next ultrasound in 4 weeks.
Total weight gain/loss?: Total gain 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Mostly comfy clothes still. A few maternity yoga type pants, nothing major.
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: Still sleeping okay, still waking at 5/5:30 which is not fun.
Best moment this week?: Monday I had my anatomy ultrasound and little man is looking really good! We have to go back in a few weeks to check on his heart but not because anything is wrong, more because he was so busy moving around that they couldn't get good pictures of it.
Movement?: Still feeling slight movements here and there. I have felt a few good ones, but he's still pretty small for the big, BIG movements.
Food cravings?: Um.. tamales!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: I'm good for the most part. If I don't eat I get a little icky.
Have you started to show yet?: Not too much, still looking as chubby as always.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a Belgian Endive (it's a long head of lettuce LOL) He's measuring at 20w 4d and is about 13oz in weight. He's gonna be a big boy!!! EEEEK!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off. sadly....
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Moooooooddddyyyyy!!!!!
Looking forward to: Feeling baby move more and our next ultrasound in 4 weeks.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
19 weeks!
How far along?: 19 weeks and almost halfway done!
Total weight gain/loss?: last I checked it was a gain of 2lbs
Maternity clothes?: not really yet... mostly just comfy/bigger clothes.
Stretch marks?: I think I've found a few more new ones.. just very light ones.
Sleep?: my hips are starting to hurt... my left when I lay on it and my right when I lay on my left.. it's so odd.. I can sleep so nicely on my right side and I know I'm not supposed to anymore! Grr
Best moment this week?: this past weekend was nice. I got to spend a lot of time with the family and we just sort of hung out and played/cleaned a bit. It was relaxing.
Movement?: He's being a butt and hiding up next to my placenta! So I really don't get too many movements lately. Once or twice a day I'll feel some flutters down low, but he really likes to pretend my placenta is his pillow!
Food cravings?: Tamales, sweets, soft pretzels with cheese :)
Anything make you queasy or sick? No, I think I'm good for the moment. Thanks goodness!
Have you started to show yet?: Yes, but not as much as I was when I was pregnant with Abi.
Gender?: It's a boy!
Size of baby: about the size of a mango.. or a zucchini. Depends on who you ask.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. :(
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: meh so so. There have been a lot of bad things going on with my friends lately and so I'm very sad for them.. I've been praying a lot for all of them because there's nothing else I can really do. I lend my support and all but it's hard for some of them to talk about what's going on.
Looking forward to: Next Monday we have our anatomy scan! We get to make fully sure lil man is good and healthy and I cannot wait!
Total weight gain/loss?: last I checked it was a gain of 2lbs
Maternity clothes?: not really yet... mostly just comfy/bigger clothes.
Stretch marks?: I think I've found a few more new ones.. just very light ones.
Sleep?: my hips are starting to hurt... my left when I lay on it and my right when I lay on my left.. it's so odd.. I can sleep so nicely on my right side and I know I'm not supposed to anymore! Grr
Best moment this week?: this past weekend was nice. I got to spend a lot of time with the family and we just sort of hung out and played/cleaned a bit. It was relaxing.
Movement?: He's being a butt and hiding up next to my placenta! So I really don't get too many movements lately. Once or twice a day I'll feel some flutters down low, but he really likes to pretend my placenta is his pillow!
Food cravings?: Tamales, sweets, soft pretzels with cheese :)
Anything make you queasy or sick? No, I think I'm good for the moment. Thanks goodness!
Have you started to show yet?: Yes, but not as much as I was when I was pregnant with Abi.
Gender?: It's a boy!
Size of baby: about the size of a mango.. or a zucchini. Depends on who you ask.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. :(
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: meh so so. There have been a lot of bad things going on with my friends lately and so I'm very sad for them.. I've been praying a lot for all of them because there's nothing else I can really do. I lend my support and all but it's hard for some of them to talk about what's going on.
Looking forward to: Next Monday we have our anatomy scan! We get to make fully sure lil man is good and healthy and I cannot wait!
Friday, July 21, 2017
18 weeks (and 2 days)
I am so in love with my little guy! He's been moving and grooving the past few days and while his movements aren't super strong what I feel is definitely him! He startles when I sneeze sometimes and it just makes me chuckle (even though I do feel a little bit bad for startling him!)
How far along?: 18 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain/loss?: Total gain 2lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Mostly comfy clothes still. I have upgraded a few of my shorts to a larger size but no maternity shorts to speak of.
Stretch marks?: nothing new
Sleep?: sleeping okay, but I've been waking early sometimes 4:30am, and not being able to fall back to sleep. My left hip has started to ache (I was not looking forward to that pain starting up) and it's making it hard for me to stay on that side. I have a pregnancy pillow, and am trying to find new pillows for my head because what I have now is just not working... plus I have a pillow under my bump and sometimes I'll bunch up my blanket behind my back to provide some support there too, depending on how my pregnancy pillow is being used, lol.
Best moment this week?: Feeling little man move and groove all day yesterday. It was awesome!
Movement?: Yes! And while they can't be felt from the outside yet, I'm very much aware of him bopping about in there! I love it!
Food cravings?: Still tamales. I've got to find a place that does a good authentic tamale before this baby makes his debut!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still doing mostly okay on this front. I still have some problems with meat, but nothing like before.
Have you started to show yet?: Kind of... sort of. I can tell my belly is bigger in a way that is different from just being fat... but when I put my belly band on (yes I'm already having back problems) it makes it look like I'm just some crazy fat lady with an odd shaped belly.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a sweet potato.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. The heat has been so bad that I'm swelling. It's not horrific, but makes wearing my ring uncomfortable.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: neither on nor the other.. well not overly so. I've been pretty mellow for the most part. I mean I'm very happy to be pregnant and to be feeling him move and all. But it's been a rough week.
Looking forward to: school shopping for Abi this weekend!!! I'm so excited for her to start this new adventure called kindergarten!
How far along?: 18 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain/loss?: Total gain 2lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Mostly comfy clothes still. I have upgraded a few of my shorts to a larger size but no maternity shorts to speak of.
Stretch marks?: nothing new
Sleep?: sleeping okay, but I've been waking early sometimes 4:30am, and not being able to fall back to sleep. My left hip has started to ache (I was not looking forward to that pain starting up) and it's making it hard for me to stay on that side. I have a pregnancy pillow, and am trying to find new pillows for my head because what I have now is just not working... plus I have a pillow under my bump and sometimes I'll bunch up my blanket behind my back to provide some support there too, depending on how my pregnancy pillow is being used, lol.
Best moment this week?: Feeling little man move and groove all day yesterday. It was awesome!
Movement?: Yes! And while they can't be felt from the outside yet, I'm very much aware of him bopping about in there! I love it!
Food cravings?: Still tamales. I've got to find a place that does a good authentic tamale before this baby makes his debut!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Still doing mostly okay on this front. I still have some problems with meat, but nothing like before.
Have you started to show yet?: Kind of... sort of. I can tell my belly is bigger in a way that is different from just being fat... but when I put my belly band on (yes I'm already having back problems) it makes it look like I'm just some crazy fat lady with an odd shaped belly.
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of a sweet potato.
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: Off. The heat has been so bad that I'm swelling. It's not horrific, but makes wearing my ring uncomfortable.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: neither on nor the other.. well not overly so. I've been pretty mellow for the most part. I mean I'm very happy to be pregnant and to be feeling him move and all. But it's been a rough week.
Looking forward to: school shopping for Abi this weekend!!! I'm so excited for her to start this new adventure called kindergarten!
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
17w.. and it's a .....!!!!!!
BOY!!!!!!
Holy cow a boy! I have no idea how to be a boy mom... I'm so nervous and yet excited at this new adventure. Boy oh boy!
How far along?: 17 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: Total gain 2lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Mostly comfy clothes still.
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: Still sleeping okay, except waking up at 5/5:30 and not being able to fall back to sleep. That's no fun.
Best moment this week?: Well this past Saturday we had a private ultrasound done and found out we are having a BOY!
Movement?: Still feeling slight movements here and there. I've confirmed that I have an anterior placenta so that is not helping me feel anything. But I do feel him down lower occasionally. At least once a day, which is good.
Food cravings?: Um.. tamales!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: I seem to be okay.. there's only occasional things that make me feel nauseous... nothing specifically.
Have you started to show yet?: Very little. My OB says my uterus is growing well... LOL!
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of an onion
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: on today but it's been so hot that my hands start to swell. .
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Happy mostly, sometimes moody. Crying over little things is not my MO, lol
Looking forward to: Our next ultrasound on the 31st! Can't wait to make sure lil man is good and healthy!
Holy cow a boy! I have no idea how to be a boy mom... I'm so nervous and yet excited at this new adventure. Boy oh boy!
How far along?: 17 weeks
Total weight gain/loss?: Total gain 2lbs.
Maternity clothes?: Mostly comfy clothes still.
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: Still sleeping okay, except waking up at 5/5:30 and not being able to fall back to sleep. That's no fun.
Best moment this week?: Well this past Saturday we had a private ultrasound done and found out we are having a BOY!
Movement?: Still feeling slight movements here and there. I've confirmed that I have an anterior placenta so that is not helping me feel anything. But I do feel him down lower occasionally. At least once a day, which is good.
Food cravings?: Um.. tamales!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: I seem to be okay.. there's only occasional things that make me feel nauseous... nothing specifically.
Have you started to show yet?: Very little. My OB says my uterus is growing well... LOL!
Gender?: BOY!!!
Size of baby: About the size of an onion
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: on today but it's been so hot that my hands start to swell. .
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Happy mostly, sometimes moody. Crying over little things is not my MO, lol
Looking forward to: Our next ultrasound on the 31st! Can't wait to make sure lil man is good and healthy!
Friday, July 7, 2017
16 weeks (and 2 days!)
So here I am at a little over 16 weeks. The novelty has worn off a little on these early posts, but I do have some new information to blog! :) :)
How far along?: 16 weeks (and 2 days today!)
Total weight gain/loss?: I still don't know... I will update this after my OB appointment next week.
Maternity clothes?: I have some, but mostly I am wearing my usual t-shirts and yoga pants/shorts. A few of my normal shorts are starting to get too tight, so I'm on the look out for new ones.
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: For the most part I am sleeping alright. I have had a few nights where I get woken up early and cannot go back to sleep, but mostly I am in bed by 10-10:30 and some nights I fall asleep in my chair by 8:30 or 9! LOL
Best moment this week?: Having hubby home of the Independence day so we could all spend family time together.
**Although he did take a 2 hour nap.... which makes me a little grumpy. He's always napping, and honestly unless I'm pregnant I HATE naps with a passion. They are a waste of family time in my opinion. But I am still happy he was home! lol
Movement?: Yes still feeling movements, they are different now than they were when I first started feeling them (which is good b/c baby is bigger and higher in my tummy!) Baby doesn't like my bladder being full. Little gummy bear will kick it, hard to show displeasure at it being there! It's funny now.. I'm sure it won't be if it keeps up into the next few months!
Food cravings?: I can't say I've had a lot of cravings lately. I really really want some good tamales though! I'm able to eat more meat now, and I've noticed if I don't eat every 2 hours I start to get sick again. So that's fun, especially in the morning when I wake up not hungry at all and then by the time I'm leaving the house I'm ravenous and haven't had time to eat yet!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Meat still isn't my friend, but I'm able to eat more of it now. Some smells make me queasy but overall I think I'm passed that phase. Yay!
Have you started to show yet?: Just a little. Though because I was previously so fluffy, it's not noticeable to anyone but me and hubby.
Gender?: We will know tomorrow morning!!!
Size of baby: about the size of a avocado!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: on today thankfully..
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Been getting a little moody now and then, but nothing like my first pregnancy.
Looking forward to: Our 3D/4D ultrasound tomorrow when we will hopefully know if this little peanut is a boy or a girl! I'm voting boy, but hubby is convinced it's a girl. We shall see!
So since I am a sonographer I am perfectly capable of scanning myself and looking for the gender. However, hubby does not want me to do that. He agreed to us going to a private 3D/4D ultrasound place (where we have to pay!) to get a little sneak peek. Honestly, it's probably better this way because now I can just relax and let someone else do the work. So assuming little gummy bear cooperates, I plan to reveal gender at work on Wednesday next week (when I'll be 17 weeks.) and hopefully find something cute to do to reveal on Facebook to everyone else. I'm not sure what yet, but if baby won't show us the goods tomorrow, I'll have my anatomy scan on 7/31 so maybe we'll see what's up then. ;)
Our 7th anniversary is coming up soon, and it's kind of cool that I was pregnant on our 1st anniversary and now our 7th. I do not plan to be pregnant on any other anniversaries. LOL. Hubby asked me what I wanted and I honestly had no idea what to say! So of course I said... Baby Stuff! hehehe
How far along?: 16 weeks (and 2 days today!)
Total weight gain/loss?: I still don't know... I will update this after my OB appointment next week.
Maternity clothes?: I have some, but mostly I am wearing my usual t-shirts and yoga pants/shorts. A few of my normal shorts are starting to get too tight, so I'm on the look out for new ones.
Stretch marks?: I haven't seen any new ones in a while... :)
Sleep?: For the most part I am sleeping alright. I have had a few nights where I get woken up early and cannot go back to sleep, but mostly I am in bed by 10-10:30 and some nights I fall asleep in my chair by 8:30 or 9! LOL
Best moment this week?: Having hubby home of the Independence day so we could all spend family time together.
**Although he did take a 2 hour nap.... which makes me a little grumpy. He's always napping, and honestly unless I'm pregnant I HATE naps with a passion. They are a waste of family time in my opinion. But I am still happy he was home! lol
Movement?: Yes still feeling movements, they are different now than they were when I first started feeling them (which is good b/c baby is bigger and higher in my tummy!) Baby doesn't like my bladder being full. Little gummy bear will kick it, hard to show displeasure at it being there! It's funny now.. I'm sure it won't be if it keeps up into the next few months!
Food cravings?: I can't say I've had a lot of cravings lately. I really really want some good tamales though! I'm able to eat more meat now, and I've noticed if I don't eat every 2 hours I start to get sick again. So that's fun, especially in the morning when I wake up not hungry at all and then by the time I'm leaving the house I'm ravenous and haven't had time to eat yet!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Meat still isn't my friend, but I'm able to eat more of it now. Some smells make me queasy but overall I think I'm passed that phase. Yay!
Have you started to show yet?: Just a little. Though because I was previously so fluffy, it's not noticeable to anyone but me and hubby.
Gender?: We will know tomorrow morning!!!
Size of baby: about the size of a avocado!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: on today thankfully..
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: Been getting a little moody now and then, but nothing like my first pregnancy.
Looking forward to: Our 3D/4D ultrasound tomorrow when we will hopefully know if this little peanut is a boy or a girl! I'm voting boy, but hubby is convinced it's a girl. We shall see!
So since I am a sonographer I am perfectly capable of scanning myself and looking for the gender. However, hubby does not want me to do that. He agreed to us going to a private 3D/4D ultrasound place (where we have to pay!) to get a little sneak peek. Honestly, it's probably better this way because now I can just relax and let someone else do the work. So assuming little gummy bear cooperates, I plan to reveal gender at work on Wednesday next week (when I'll be 17 weeks.) and hopefully find something cute to do to reveal on Facebook to everyone else. I'm not sure what yet, but if baby won't show us the goods tomorrow, I'll have my anatomy scan on 7/31 so maybe we'll see what's up then. ;)
Our 7th anniversary is coming up soon, and it's kind of cool that I was pregnant on our 1st anniversary and now our 7th. I do not plan to be pregnant on any other anniversaries. LOL. Hubby asked me what I wanted and I honestly had no idea what to say! So of course I said... Baby Stuff! hehehe
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
14 weeks
How far along?: 14 weeks and finally into the second trimester!
Total weight gain/loss?: I have no idea because I haven't weighed myself in so long, lol
Maternity clothes?: some, but nothing officially obviously maternity. Mostly looser around the belly clothes. I find that now that my uterus is above my pelvic bone I'm more comfortable in my pants because before if they would hit me right at the pelvic bone it would hurt!
Stretch marks?: same as always, though I've seen a new one on my upper tummy.. what the heck!?!
Sleep?: Some days I need a nap before noon! Others I'm just exhausted by the end of the day. My energy is mostly returning. I am at least able to do more fun things with Abi in the mornings while it's cooler out. I'm still not interested in strenuous things.. lol.
Best moment this week?: seeing baby again, lil gummy bear has a beautiful heart rate and is growing like a weed!
Movement?: YES! Little flutters here and there! I am so in love! I've been feeling them for a little over a week, not consistently, but recently I've felt them at least once a day. :)
Food cravings?: I'm back to not really wanting anything again. Not really into sweets. I do kind of want salami and my grandpa's deer salami but I can't have either of those right now. :(
Anything make you queasy or sick?: I'm still averse to meat, especially stuff that I have to make. Yesterday we had fajitas.. nope, couldn't even eat one. :( but for the most part the nausea has subsided.
Have you started to show yet?: No, though my hubby says my lower tummy looks more "firm" but honestly, my stomach looks like a soft 20 weeks (all fat! lol)
Gender?: 2 more weeks and we should be able to tell... but everyone in the family says girl, :) we shall see!
Size of baby: about the size of a lemon
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: on today.. my hands still swell some.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: not bad, happy mostly.. but I still swing from okay to crazy lady, especially when I have a headache.
Looking forward to: hmmmm... my anatomy scan at the end of July. I want to make sure everything is good with my little miracle.
Total weight gain/loss?: I have no idea because I haven't weighed myself in so long, lol
Maternity clothes?: some, but nothing officially obviously maternity. Mostly looser around the belly clothes. I find that now that my uterus is above my pelvic bone I'm more comfortable in my pants because before if they would hit me right at the pelvic bone it would hurt!
Stretch marks?: same as always, though I've seen a new one on my upper tummy.. what the heck!?!
Sleep?: Some days I need a nap before noon! Others I'm just exhausted by the end of the day. My energy is mostly returning. I am at least able to do more fun things with Abi in the mornings while it's cooler out. I'm still not interested in strenuous things.. lol.
Best moment this week?: seeing baby again, lil gummy bear has a beautiful heart rate and is growing like a weed!
Movement?: YES! Little flutters here and there! I am so in love! I've been feeling them for a little over a week, not consistently, but recently I've felt them at least once a day. :)
Food cravings?: I'm back to not really wanting anything again. Not really into sweets. I do kind of want salami and my grandpa's deer salami but I can't have either of those right now. :(
Anything make you queasy or sick?: I'm still averse to meat, especially stuff that I have to make. Yesterday we had fajitas.. nope, couldn't even eat one. :( but for the most part the nausea has subsided.
Have you started to show yet?: No, though my hubby says my lower tummy looks more "firm" but honestly, my stomach looks like a soft 20 weeks (all fat! lol)
Gender?: 2 more weeks and we should be able to tell... but everyone in the family says girl, :) we shall see!
Size of baby: about the size of a lemon
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: on today.. my hands still swell some.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: not bad, happy mostly.. but I still swing from okay to crazy lady, especially when I have a headache.
Looking forward to: hmmmm... my anatomy scan at the end of July. I want to make sure everything is good with my little miracle.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
10 Weeks
How far along?: 10 weeks so close to being out of the first trimester!
Total weight gain/loss?: I have lost about 15lbs since finding out I am pregnant
Maternity clothes?: no but I have maternity dress pants and a nursing bra for later. ;)
Stretch marks?: same as always
Sleep?: I haven't been quite as tired lately, but I also haven't been sleeping very well at night the past few nights..
Best moment this week?: realizing that I only have one more work day until I'm on vacation!
Movement?: nope, still too early, though I have been feeling fluttery type things super low where I know baby is.. It's just gas but I like to pretend, ;)
Food cravings?: sweets, it's all about sweets this week. And cherry or Coke icees. yum!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Most meat... anything I have to cook or prepare.
Have you started to show yet?: nope, too early.
Gender?: still too early for that, but Hubby and Abi both still say girl.
Size of baby: about the size of a kumquat!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: on today.. my hands swell on and off lately.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: not bad, happy mostly.. but I still swing from okay to crazy lady
Looking forward to: vacation next week! I can't wait, I'll have the house all to myself for 3 days of fun cleaning.. lol. I've been dying to get it organized. But also we have a 3 day weekend and I love it when hubby is home!
Total weight gain/loss?: I have lost about 15lbs since finding out I am pregnant
Maternity clothes?: no but I have maternity dress pants and a nursing bra for later. ;)
Stretch marks?: same as always
Sleep?: I haven't been quite as tired lately, but I also haven't been sleeping very well at night the past few nights..
Best moment this week?: realizing that I only have one more work day until I'm on vacation!
Movement?: nope, still too early, though I have been feeling fluttery type things super low where I know baby is.. It's just gas but I like to pretend, ;)
Food cravings?: sweets, it's all about sweets this week. And cherry or Coke icees. yum!
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Most meat... anything I have to cook or prepare.
Have you started to show yet?: nope, too early.
Gender?: still too early for that, but Hubby and Abi both still say girl.
Size of baby: about the size of a kumquat!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: on today.. my hands swell on and off lately.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: not bad, happy mostly.. but I still swing from okay to crazy lady
Looking forward to: vacation next week! I can't wait, I'll have the house all to myself for 3 days of fun cleaning.. lol. I've been dying to get it organized. But also we have a 3 day weekend and I love it when hubby is home!
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
8 weeks
We got to see baby this past Monday!! Little gummy bear is doing great! Measured right on track at 7w5d (which was what I was on Monday) and heart rate was 160bpm! Perfect little bean!
How far along?: 8 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss?: I have lost about 11lbs since finding out I am pregnant
Maternity clothes?: nope! though I did buy a flowy dress and top
Stretch marks?: same as always
Sleep?: fairly well still, taking naps when I can which helps the fatigue..
Best moment this week?: Getting to see our little gummy bear on Monday and being able to share it with hubby and Abi.
Movement?: nope, still too early!
Food cravings?: nothing. zip, zilch, nada. Food disgusts me. lol
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Food. Meats really. Yogurt...
Have you started to show yet?: nope, too early.
Gender?: still too early for that, but Hubby and Abi both still say girl.
Size of baby: about the size of a kidney bean!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off.. my hands swell on and off lately.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: moody moody moody. and today I have a headache.. boo.
Looking forward to: the next time we get to see baby gummy bear! and my vacation at the end of May!!
How far along?: 8 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss?: I have lost about 11lbs since finding out I am pregnant
Maternity clothes?: nope! though I did buy a flowy dress and top
Stretch marks?: same as always
Sleep?: fairly well still, taking naps when I can which helps the fatigue..
Best moment this week?: Getting to see our little gummy bear on Monday and being able to share it with hubby and Abi.
Movement?: nope, still too early!
Food cravings?: nothing. zip, zilch, nada. Food disgusts me. lol
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Food. Meats really. Yogurt...
Have you started to show yet?: nope, too early.
Gender?: still too early for that, but Hubby and Abi both still say girl.
Size of baby: about the size of a kidney bean!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off.. my hands swell on and off lately.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: moody moody moody. and today I have a headache.. boo.
Looking forward to: the next time we get to see baby gummy bear! and my vacation at the end of May!!
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
7 weeks!
Not much change this week, as expected!
How far along?: 7weeks!
Total weight gain/loss?: I have no idea because I haven't checked and I'm still not planning on it!
Maternity clothes?: nope, just stretchy yoga pants and scrubs... plus LuLaRoe sometimes
Stretch marks?: this is such a cruel question... yes. They've been there for forever. lol
Sleep?: sleeping okay, I've been super tired lately and have taken quite a few naps which is totally not like me.
Best moment this week?: I got yesterday off to spend with my family. It was for a bad reason though. Abi had a seashell lodged in her ear and we had to go to an ENT to have it removed because the ER couldn't get it. Scary stuff. She originally said a classmate had done it, but then we found out (because her school has video cameras) that she did it herself and lied. My baby told her first big lie. Oh boy... She's okay now, thank God.
Movement?: nope, still too early!
Food cravings?: still very little interest in eating. Every time I think of something it either makes me nauseous or I don't want it by the time I make it to eat.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Food in general. Today I have soup and crackers. Yum.
Have you started to show yet?: nope, too early.
Gender?: still too early for that too, but Hubby and Abi both still say girl.
Size of baby: some apps say between 14-20 mm big growth since last week!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off.. my hands swell on and off lately.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: moody moody moody.
Looking forward to: still my first official ultrasound.. 5 more days!
How far along?: 7weeks!
Total weight gain/loss?: I have no idea because I haven't checked and I'm still not planning on it!
Maternity clothes?: nope, just stretchy yoga pants and scrubs... plus LuLaRoe sometimes
Stretch marks?: this is such a cruel question... yes. They've been there for forever. lol
Sleep?: sleeping okay, I've been super tired lately and have taken quite a few naps which is totally not like me.
Best moment this week?: I got yesterday off to spend with my family. It was for a bad reason though. Abi had a seashell lodged in her ear and we had to go to an ENT to have it removed because the ER couldn't get it. Scary stuff. She originally said a classmate had done it, but then we found out (because her school has video cameras) that she did it herself and lied. My baby told her first big lie. Oh boy... She's okay now, thank God.
Movement?: nope, still too early!
Food cravings?: still very little interest in eating. Every time I think of something it either makes me nauseous or I don't want it by the time I make it to eat.
Anything make you queasy or sick?: Food in general. Today I have soup and crackers. Yum.
Have you started to show yet?: nope, too early.
Gender?: still too early for that too, but Hubby and Abi both still say girl.
Size of baby: some apps say between 14-20 mm big growth since last week!
Labor signs: NO!
Wedding rings on/off?: off.. my hands swell on and off lately.
Belly button in/out?: in
Happy or Moody?: moody moody moody.
Looking forward to: still my first official ultrasound.. 5 more days!
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