How far along? 14 weeks - 2nd trimester! Wooohooo!
Baby's size? Baby is the size of a navel orange - 4.5 inches
Weight gain? 4 lbs
Sleep? Insomnia has struck :( I just don't sleep anymore!
Foods I am loving? Lemonade (which I hated pre-pregnancy. Isn't that weird?), rainbow sherbert, Dr. Pepper (don't worry, my Dr. says I need the caffeine and calories), edamame, any kind of sugary candy (not chocolate - sprees, chewy jolly ranchers, sour skittles), fresh fruit
Foods I am hating? Still not eating bacon or coffee. Fast food really grosses me out too!
Best moment this week? Entering the 2nd trimester has been the best thing to happen this week!!!
Symptoms? Feeling even better!! Still take my nausea medicine 2x a day, but I can function like a normal human being. I've started experiencing some insomnia, stretching, headaches
Gender? We find out November 17th!!!
What I miss? When it started cooling off, I really wanted a glass of red wine. I'm starting to sound like an alcky!
What I'm looking forward to? Registering, getting the baby's room ready, finding out the sex, being able to feel baby in the next couple of weeks
Emotions: Starting to "enjoy" being pregnant is so exciting! It has been so difficult up to this point, so I'm so happy! I love this little nugget so much already, so I can't imagine how I'm going to feel when I finally meet him/her!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
My Birthday
My birthday - September 1st - came and went. I was so tied up with school and feeling awful, it feels like it didn't even happen! But my sweet hubby and family certainly did not forget! This year I got the best present EVER! I got this bad boy:
The Nikon digital SLR D3100. Now, I don't actually have it in my hands yet, because it hasn't been released by Nikon. But as soon as it comes out, that baby is mine! I am SO excited, and I can't wait to learn this new hobby!!
The Nikon digital SLR D3100. Now, I don't actually have it in my hands yet, because it hasn't been released by Nikon. But as soon as it comes out, that baby is mine! I am SO excited, and I can't wait to learn this new hobby!!
Monday, September 13, 2010
My Miracle Monday: 10 Weeks
How far along? 10 weeks (25% through pregnancy!)
Baby's size? Baby is the size of a lime - 2 inches
Weight gain? I'm nervous to get on the scale! I'll let you know next week!
Sleep? Sleep is MUCH better. Still getting up to go to the bathroom, but I can deal with that!
Foods I am loving? REALLY salty foods - olives, popcorn
Foods I am hating? The B-word...and my kitchen, which I still can't step foot in
Best moment this week? Starting to notice a baby bump instead of a belly bulge! (I know it still seems early to have a baby bump...but have you seen the size of my uterus on my ultrasound-HUGE?!?!?!)
Movement? Nope
Symptoms? Feeling much better, but still having nausea; plus bathroom trips and weird cramping in my pelvic area (round ligament pains?)
Gender? We still think baby is a girl. I should say here that we would absolutely be happy with a boy or a girl, but our gut still says a little lady is in our future!
What I miss? Sometimes I really want an extra dirty vodka martini - it's gotta be the olive thing! I will say though, that I don't miss anything more than I want to be a momma! It's worth it!
What I'm looking forward to? My month off - in 4 days!!!!!! Starting to get the baby's room ready.
Emotions: I can breathe again - I am seeing a light at the end of the tunnel with this nausea thing! I still can't go on long shopping trips or make exciting plans, but I'm making strides. So this makes me reeeeeallly happy! Developing a little baby bump makes this more real, which I love!
Baby's size? Baby is the size of a lime - 2 inches
Weight gain? I'm nervous to get on the scale! I'll let you know next week!
Sleep? Sleep is MUCH better. Still getting up to go to the bathroom, but I can deal with that!
Foods I am loving? REALLY salty foods - olives, popcorn
Foods I am hating? The B-word...and my kitchen, which I still can't step foot in
Best moment this week? Starting to notice a baby bump instead of a belly bulge! (I know it still seems early to have a baby bump...but have you seen the size of my uterus on my ultrasound-HUGE?!?!?!)
Movement? Nope
Symptoms? Feeling much better, but still having nausea; plus bathroom trips and weird cramping in my pelvic area (round ligament pains?)
Gender? We still think baby is a girl. I should say here that we would absolutely be happy with a boy or a girl, but our gut still says a little lady is in our future!
What I miss? Sometimes I really want an extra dirty vodka martini - it's gotta be the olive thing! I will say though, that I don't miss anything more than I want to be a momma! It's worth it!
What I'm looking forward to? My month off - in 4 days!!!!!! Starting to get the baby's room ready.
Emotions: I can breathe again - I am seeing a light at the end of the tunnel with this nausea thing! I still can't go on long shopping trips or make exciting plans, but I'm making strides. So this makes me reeeeeallly happy! Developing a little baby bump makes this more real, which I love!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
My Miracle Monday (err Tuesday): 9 Weeks
How far along? 9 weeks
Baby's size? Baby is the size of a prune - 1.5 inches
Weight gain? 0 lbs. I'm back down to pre-pregnancy weight. This week has been a rough week of nausea, even worse than last. And I still feel unusually pudgy.
Sleep? The nausea is making sleep more and more difficult.
Foods I am loving? Olives!!! Salty foods, Green apples, Carbs
Foods I am hating? Bacon - literally, it makes me gag to type it
Best moment this week? Having a 3 day weekend to give me and baby a break and do a lot of sleeping
Movement? Nope
Symptoms? I know I'm a broken record with this nausea thing, but seriously y'all, I never imagined it could be this bad. I dry heave when I walk in my kitchen. I have to carry a bag with me everywhere I go - including in the hospital when I'm working - for "just in case." And this is all with prescription medicine 3x a day. I can't imagine what women did before the days of medicine!
Gender? Still thinking a girl
What I miss? Feeling normal, doing normal things like cooking, going for walks, eating out at restaurants, shopping
What I'm looking forward to? Taking next month off - only 8 more days of work to get through! Being able to feel the baby so that I have a constant reminder that this will all be worth it.
Emotions: Still having a really difficult time with not feeling good. I have an amazing husband who does everything right, and I don't know what I would do without him. I am so thankful to be carrying this life, and can't wait until I get to meet the little one, but I just want to feel better! I would really appreciate prayers to get through this!!
Baby's size? Baby is the size of a prune - 1.5 inches
Weight gain? 0 lbs. I'm back down to pre-pregnancy weight. This week has been a rough week of nausea, even worse than last. And I still feel unusually pudgy.
Sleep? The nausea is making sleep more and more difficult.
Foods I am loving? Olives!!! Salty foods, Green apples, Carbs
Foods I am hating? Bacon - literally, it makes me gag to type it
Best moment this week? Having a 3 day weekend to give me and baby a break and do a lot of sleeping
Movement? Nope
Symptoms? I know I'm a broken record with this nausea thing, but seriously y'all, I never imagined it could be this bad. I dry heave when I walk in my kitchen. I have to carry a bag with me everywhere I go - including in the hospital when I'm working - for "just in case." And this is all with prescription medicine 3x a day. I can't imagine what women did before the days of medicine!
Gender? Still thinking a girl
What I miss? Feeling normal, doing normal things like cooking, going for walks, eating out at restaurants, shopping
What I'm looking forward to? Taking next month off - only 8 more days of work to get through! Being able to feel the baby so that I have a constant reminder that this will all be worth it.
Emotions: Still having a really difficult time with not feeling good. I have an amazing husband who does everything right, and I don't know what I would do without him. I am so thankful to be carrying this life, and can't wait until I get to meet the little one, but I just want to feel better! I would really appreciate prayers to get through this!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
My Miracle Monday (errr Tuesday): Week 8
How far along? 8 weeks. Finally - the milestone we've been waiting for to start telling friends!
Baby's size? Well, my ticker says a raspberry. But I've also read a green olive (1 inch). That just makes me want a martini!
Weight gain? 2-3 pounds
Sleep? Not as well as before. The nausea makes it a little more difficult. Plus, I have to get up at least twice a night to use the restroom.
Foods I am loving? Chicken nuggets, french fries, green apples, anything with lots of carbs
Foods I am hating? Coffee, eggs, salads
Best moment this week? Seeing the baby on ultrasound. Seeing/hearing the heart beat was life changing.
Movement? Of course not! Can't wait, though!
Symptoms? Uggh, nausea and vomiting ALL day not relieved by Zofran. Do not be fooled by the term "morning" sickness - those people lied! Plus, it's really difficult to drink any fluids, so I get dehydrated really quickly.
Gender? We're pretty positive it's a girl!
What I miss? Drinking and enjoying coffee, Food Network (it makes me nauseous to watch), waking up feeling good
What I'm looking forward to? The nausea/vomiting going away, getting rid of this "beer belly bulge" and actually looking like I'm pregnant
Emotions: I am an emotional wreck because I am sick as a dog. My sweet friend, Rachael, sent me this wonderful verse that made me feel better:
John 16:21 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
Baby's size? Well, my ticker says a raspberry. But I've also read a green olive (1 inch). That just makes me want a martini!
Weight gain? 2-3 pounds
Sleep? Not as well as before. The nausea makes it a little more difficult. Plus, I have to get up at least twice a night to use the restroom.
Foods I am loving? Chicken nuggets, french fries, green apples, anything with lots of carbs
Foods I am hating? Coffee, eggs, salads
Best moment this week? Seeing the baby on ultrasound. Seeing/hearing the heart beat was life changing.
Movement? Of course not! Can't wait, though!
Symptoms? Uggh, nausea and vomiting ALL day not relieved by Zofran. Do not be fooled by the term "morning" sickness - those people lied! Plus, it's really difficult to drink any fluids, so I get dehydrated really quickly.
Gender? We're pretty positive it's a girl!
What I miss? Drinking and enjoying coffee, Food Network (it makes me nauseous to watch), waking up feeling good
What I'm looking forward to? The nausea/vomiting going away, getting rid of this "beer belly bulge" and actually looking like I'm pregnant
Emotions: I am an emotional wreck because I am sick as a dog. My sweet friend, Rachael, sent me this wonderful verse that made me feel better:
John 16:21 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Oh, baby!
We are so excited we are having a baby!We are due in April, and we couldn't be more thrilled!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Hey friends
Don't worry. I'm still alive. Lots going on these days. More from me this weekend! Love!
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