Thursday, April 26, 2012

12 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 12 weeks

Total Weight Gain: minus 13 lbs

Baby Size: Large Lemon

Maternity Clothes: I'm just wearing my loosest pants, and still rocking the pj's!  Neil's mom brought me a ton of maternity clothes, so I am well set for when I start needing them :)

Gender: Still feels like a boy - I'm beginning to see a trend here!  Maybe Neil's desire that it be a boy is rubbing off on me, because I was rooting for girl originally.

Movement: Not yet!

Sleep: I'm sleeping really good.  I'm still waking up really early on my own, which is very out of character for me.

What I miss: This week I missed going to Neil's ordination service!  I was so disappointed, I wanted to be there so badly for his big day.  I am so proud of him!

Cravings: I have been eating breakfast burritos almost everyday!  

Other crazy symptoms: I'm still coughing a lot.  I have had several really good days this week and I'm hoping I'm on my way to feeling good again!  I caught the maternal instinct this week and crocheted some baby booties!  Neil doesn't like calling them booties so he calls them "little boots".

Best Moments this week: Getting to see family!  Neil's parents and my parents came up for the ordination service and we got to spend several days with everyone.  It was so nice!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

11 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 11 weeks

Total Weight Gain: minus 13lbs

Baby Size: Lime

Maternity Clothes: I wore some of my old jeans, they still fit but were a little uncomfortable.

Gender: I think boy this week

Movement: Not yet!

Sleep: Sleeping ok still.  I keep getting headaches in the evening so I go to bed early and end up waking up around 4am and just laying in bed until Neil wakes up.

What I miss: I daydream about crafting or painting or sewing, but I don't have any energy to work on crafts, not even my quilt!

Cravings: I haven't been craving (or eating) a whole lot this week.  I think about ice cream a lot, but I don't actually want to eat it :)

Other crazy symptoms: This week I took one step forward and two steps back.  I went to work for two hours each day on Monday and Tuesday, then Wednesday I woke up throwing up and had such a rough go of it that day and the next that Neil had to take me to urgent care again :(

Best Moments this week: Getting to hear the heartbeat!  The nurse at urgent care kindly offered to let us listen to it!  My mom and I got to hear the strong, fast beat (155) but poor Neil had just left for an ordination meeting at church.  That's ok, we go to the Dr on Wednesday and he can hear it then.  I can't wait!
I also had visits from my awesome friends this week, Amanda and Nicole :)  They showered me with goodies and treats.  I got several sweet cards in the mail and facebook comments and countless prayers sent up for me.  I am so blessed!

Friday, April 13, 2012

10 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 10 weeks

Total Weight Gain: minus 10lbs

Baby Size: Kumquat (I'm not sure what this fruit looks like - I think its about golf ball size)

Maternity Clothes: Still Pajamas - I never leave the house so I don't need much yet, although I think I will need another pair of stretchy pants soon!

Gender: I don't know, but I dreamed the Dr told us it was twin boys the other night! I woke up thinking it was true!

Movement: Not yet!

Sleep: My right hip and jaw started hurting this week. I have been trying to sleep with a pillow between my knees to help with my hip, but it doesn't seem to be working. Its like I bruised my bone or something!

What I miss: Having energy and wanting to do fun things

Cravings: I've been eating PB&J like its going out of style. and waffles. Really peanut butter on anything - bananas, crackers, waffles...

Other crazy symptoms: I'm coughing quite a bit - I have been for several weeks.

Best Moments this week: Going to church on Easter Sunday! Everyone was so excited for us and for the baby :) We also announced on Facebook this week about the pregnancy - everyone was so sweet and supportive! Hurray for our little butterbean!

Before we knew...

Just found this note I wrote the day we found out we were pregnant - so cute! ---


Well I think I may be pregnant. Either that or the weird fruit diet we have been trying this week is seriously messing with my stomach. It feels rumbly gurgly all the time! And I feel constantly hungry, but I don't feel like I want to eat because my stomach is upset.
We are planning to get a test tonight. I keep laying in bed longing to know, but feeling so scared of either answer. I will be incredibly disappointed if we aren't pregnant, after thinking that this time might finally be it! But I will also be pretty anxious when I finally am pregnant, but because of the changes that will bring and the new adventure in our life! There is no turning back. But oh how I long for a little bundle to love <3

Thursday, April 5, 2012

9 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 9 weeks

Total Weight Gain: minus 11lbs (yea! gained two back!)

Baby Size: Green Olive

Maternity Clothes: Pajama pants and tee shirts!

Gender: Feels like it might be a boy this week

Movement: Not yet!

Sleep: I've been sleeping less during the day and more regularly at night.

What I miss: Getting out of the house - I have been to work in 3 weeks and only been to church once! The only times I leave are to go to the doctor.

Cravings: Qdoba and Andy's IceCream

Other crazy symptoms: My nausea has been under control this week thanks to my medicine, but I still have a hard time eating enough. Just taking a shower and washing my hair completely wore me out and I had to take a 2 hour nap to recover. I could swear when I wake up most mornings my stomach is uneven! There is a lump on one side that isn't on the other, as if my uterus has shifted during the night. Neil hasn't been able to feel it, so it could be all in my head!

Best Moments this week: Hearing the Dr confirm we are pregnant (finally!), having him listen to me about feeling sick and prescribing the nausea medication, my mom coming to stay with us for the week!