How Far Along: 20 weeks
Total Weight Gain: minus 4 lbs
Baby Size: Cantaloupe (Average size: 6.5 in, 10.6 oz.)
Maternity Clothes: I've been wearing a lot of elastic waist skirts and enjoying summertime!
Gender: We know!! We'll tell you soon :) We are very happy :)
Movement: I felt a lot of little kicks this week! My dr said my placenta is attached in the front, and that is probably why I haven't been feeling much of the softer "bubble" kicks. But baby is kicking good this week :) Neil even got to feel a kick! We finally got the timing right. He said "ooo - the baby kicked me!"
Sleep: I sleep good - especially when the humidifyer is going :) I've started having to get up at night to go to the bathroom - but really I'm shocked I've made it this long being able to sleep through the night!
What I miss: I think I'm going to take this section out (unless I actually miss something). I am just so happy to be healthy and feeling good - I am really enjoying being pregnant!!
Cravings: Neil took me to Pickleman's after our Dr's appointment and I got the best BLT with cheese! Sooo good! I have been craving sandwiches all summer!
Other crazy symptoms: I've started noticing that its harder to bend over!
Best Moments this week: Getting to see our sweet baby's face and finding out that they are growing strong and so healthy! The baby measured about 11oz and is perfect in every way :) Neil and I have been oogling over the ultrasound photos. Its incredible that such a wonderful little person is growing inside me!
Oh Yeah: I did take some belly pictures last week, but they are on Neil's computer and I am in OKC right now and he is in NM so I can't put it on here yet. I'll update it soon!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
19 Week Bumpdate
How Far Along: 19 weeks
Total Weight Gain: minus 5 lbs - somehow I thought I had gained 5 pounds since last week! That's a lot to gain in one week, so I was a little relieved to find out I've only gained 2 - that's better, slow and steady.
Baby Size: Mango (about 6 in, 8.5 oz.) - haha this reminds me of when I was so sick, and Neil's cousin told him that she basically lived on mangoes while she was pregnant because they were the only thing that sounded good to her. Now, Neil hates mangoes, but I love them, so he sacrificed and bought one for me. I guess (since he hates them) he had never peeled one before, so he was unaware of the huge seed inside (is that a seed? or a pit? anyway its huge). So he went to peeling it and it got all slippery and shot off the counter. Luckily he caught it with his body, getting mango all over his shirt. The next time he wasn't so lucky. He hit the seed and the mango ended up skittering across the floor. He washed it off and wiped up the floor, but must have missed some - that he ended up stepping in! By the time he brought me the mango, he was covered in it - on his shirt, on his foot and in his hair!
Maternity Clothes: I bought my first pair of maternity jeans this week! They just arrived today and I'm excited to try them out. I also found another pair of old jeans that still fit. I need to do a closet inventory once I'm leaving the house more often, because its becoming slightly frustrating to find clothes that still fit and look good.
Movement: I felt a ton of movement this week. I was pretty sick on Wednesday and spent the day on the couch. This provided me with a lot of down time to focus on my stomach. I don't know if I just didn't notice the little butterfly/bubbles stage or what, but this is like the baby is doing a BIG stretch and all of a sudden there is a lot of pressure on my stomach, usually on one side or the other, like the baby is just puuuushing out. Its usually pretty slow, not a fast kick. I think Neil could have felt it if he was in the right place at the right time.
Other crazy symptoms: I can't sit down without saying "ooohhh" :) And my tail bone seems sensitive, I have to be careful sitting too long, or else sit on a cushion.
Best Moments this week: Neil took me on a date on Friday! We celebrated my birthday (finally). He got me some pearl earrings, a Catherine Marshall book titled "Julie", and a gift certificate to take a painting class with a Bob Ross certified instructor! So exciting! We also went to see the Avengers and he got me a big bucket of popcorn :)
I went to church again Sunday, and also to our ice cream social Sunday night "I Sing, You Sing, We All Sing for Ice Cream!". It was so much fun! A beautiful summer evening. I love being around my church family again. Everyone is so excited about the baby and is super encouraging.
Oh Yeah: The belly bump is finally showing so I think I will start posting pictures next week :)
Total Weight Gain: minus 5 lbs - somehow I thought I had gained 5 pounds since last week! That's a lot to gain in one week, so I was a little relieved to find out I've only gained 2 - that's better, slow and steady.
Baby Size: Mango (about 6 in, 8.5 oz.) - haha this reminds me of when I was so sick, and Neil's cousin told him that she basically lived on mangoes while she was pregnant because they were the only thing that sounded good to her. Now, Neil hates mangoes, but I love them, so he sacrificed and bought one for me. I guess (since he hates them) he had never peeled one before, so he was unaware of the huge seed inside (is that a seed? or a pit? anyway its huge). So he went to peeling it and it got all slippery and shot off the counter. Luckily he caught it with his body, getting mango all over his shirt. The next time he wasn't so lucky. He hit the seed and the mango ended up skittering across the floor. He washed it off and wiped up the floor, but must have missed some - that he ended up stepping in! By the time he brought me the mango, he was covered in it - on his shirt, on his foot and in his hair!
Maternity Clothes: I bought my first pair of maternity jeans this week! They just arrived today and I'm excited to try them out. I also found another pair of old jeans that still fit. I need to do a closet inventory once I'm leaving the house more often, because its becoming slightly frustrating to find clothes that still fit and look good.
Gender: Still thinking boy, deep down in my gut. But I have started referring to the baby as "her" to counteract the boy bias-ness.
Movement: I felt a ton of movement this week. I was pretty sick on Wednesday and spent the day on the couch. This provided me with a lot of down time to focus on my stomach. I don't know if I just didn't notice the little butterfly/bubbles stage or what, but this is like the baby is doing a BIG stretch and all of a sudden there is a lot of pressure on my stomach, usually on one side or the other, like the baby is just puuuushing out. Its usually pretty slow, not a fast kick. I think Neil could have felt it if he was in the right place at the right time.
Sleep: Still sleeping pretty good! I'm shocked at how many pillows it takes to properly prop up my whole body!
What I miss: I miss Neil. When I was sick, he worked from home at least half the day, and sometimes the whole day! It was glorious! He was usually in the other room, but I could yell to him "I love you!" and he would holler back :) And he would bring me drinks and snacks and give me sweet pats. Its just nice having another person in the house. Right now is kinda a busy season for him and he works late, has lots of night meetings and usually works on the weekend too. But he always makes sure to text me or call me or send me sweetie emails. Baby and I are so lucky to have him!
Cravings: I can't seem to get enough milk lately. I usually like to start the day with Ovaltine and end up drinking a couple more glasses of plain milk with meals and with my ice cream ;) And I always crave ice cream.
Best Moments this week: Neil took me on a date on Friday! We celebrated my birthday (finally). He got me some pearl earrings, a Catherine Marshall book titled "Julie", and a gift certificate to take a painting class with a Bob Ross certified instructor! So exciting! We also went to see the Avengers and he got me a big bucket of popcorn :)
I went to church again Sunday, and also to our ice cream social Sunday night "I Sing, You Sing, We All Sing for Ice Cream!". It was so much fun! A beautiful summer evening. I love being around my church family again. Everyone is so excited about the baby and is super encouraging.
Oh Yeah: The belly bump is finally showing so I think I will start posting pictures next week :)
Thursday, June 7, 2012
18 Week Bumpdate
How Far Along: 18 weeks
Total Weight Gain: minus 7 lbs
Baby Size: Sweet Potato (about 5.6 in, 6.7 oz.)
Maternity Clothes: I modified one pair of jeans with a ponytail holder, but my shirts are still fitting fine
Movement: I think I felt something this week!!! I was sitting at work with Tara and all of a sudden a little ripple ran across my belly! I stood up real fast and said - I felt the baby move! I was trying to explain the feeling to Neil later, so I put my cheek against his arm, then licked inside my cheek with my tongue.
Other crazy symptoms: I've been feeling really tight in my belly, like I'm running out of room. It not really a skin thing, I wonder if my muscles are about maxed out at their normal range and will begin to stretch more now.
Best Moments this week:My sweet neice McKenna Piper was born on Tuesday! I CAN NOT WAIT to go see her and kiss her sweet face :)
I had a fun shopping day with Nicole on Monday. We went to Hobby Lobby and at the best lunch at McAllister's. Then we came back home and crafted. Thanks Nicole for such a fun girl day :)
I went back to work this week - one day in the office, then working the rest from home. I am so blessed to have such a great company to work for. They have worked so hard to accommodate me in every way and I'm looking forward to this new role :)
Total Weight Gain: minus 7 lbs
Baby Size: Sweet Potato (about 5.6 in, 6.7 oz.)
Maternity Clothes: I modified one pair of jeans with a ponytail holder, but my shirts are still fitting fine
Gender: Getting more and more excited to know the gender! Only a couple more weeks!
Movement: I think I felt something this week!!! I was sitting at work with Tara and all of a sudden a little ripple ran across my belly! I stood up real fast and said - I felt the baby move! I was trying to explain the feeling to Neil later, so I put my cheek against his arm, then licked inside my cheek with my tongue.
Sleep: I'm sleeping good! I can't remember needing to get up during the night to go to the bathroom - really the whole time I've been pregnant (except maybe when I was so sick). That's quite a blessing, but I'm sure it will change before long!
What I miss: I'm still on cloud 9, and I'm not missing a whole lot! I am really enjoying being pregnant, and comment on it quite often (usually while patting my belly) to Neil or just to myself. I sure miss my family, but we will be going down for an extended visit in just a few weeks!
Cravings: Grape Fruit Bars by Edy's. I was eating like 2 a day, and now we ran out, so I am anxiously awaiting getting more :)
Best Moments this week:My sweet neice McKenna Piper was born on Tuesday! I CAN NOT WAIT to go see her and kiss her sweet face :)
I had a fun shopping day with Nicole on Monday. We went to Hobby Lobby and at the best lunch at McAllister's. Then we came back home and crafted. Thanks Nicole for such a fun girl day :)
I went back to work this week - one day in the office, then working the rest from home. I am so blessed to have such a great company to work for. They have worked so hard to accommodate me in every way and I'm looking forward to this new role :)
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