So ya know how I said I was holding off on wearing maternity pants? Well Saturday I looked at the maternity pants Jaime gave me and thought, "Well it's Saturday, I should be comfortable, I'll just wear them today." It was a good day, I was very comfortable. I ended up being very productive that day:
Did laundry
Cleaned bathrooms
Cleaned wood floors
Went to the bank
Went to Target
Went grocery shopping
Made banana muffins
Aww the power of comfort :) I think I'm going to put the maternity jeans in the mix of pants I can wear now, no use holding off now.
I am beyond excited that our big u/s in only 3 days away, WAHOO!!! As fast as the weekend went by, and as much as I dread Mondays, today I was happy because it is 1 day closer to seeing our little baby :)
I can't believe how close the gender poll is, it's almost split in half between who thinks boy and who thinks girl. Can't wait to find out.
I'm still not feeling consistently stronger kicks from the little one, but I think I'm probably just being impatient. I'm reading Frankly Pregnant (among many other pregnancy books) and at week 19 not only was she feeling kicks consistently, but her husband could feel them too! Ugh, should I be feeling them more consistentely? Should they be strong enough for Brian to feel? Should I chill out?
I bought another shirt at Target. Not a maternity shirt, just a normal flowy, long shirt that is in style right now. Lucky me. It's very comfortable and it was on clearance for $6.98. I love finding good deals. So far I've purchased 3 shirts for a total of $25.00, not too shabby.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Week 18
Symptoms:
Happiness :) I am just so excited to be pregnant and can't wait to meet the little person that is growing inside me. Although I don't feel them often, the tiny nudges and kicks are amazing.
Things are going well, just plugging along. I feel like the last 3 weeks have gone by terribly slow, but that may be due to our big appointment next Thursday that we simply can't wait for. We haven't seen the little one since week 10, that was a long time ago! I pray everything is good and healthy with the baby. I also hope we get the money shot so we can see if we're having a son or daughter.
I'm starting to get hungry more often, I still have small meals but an hour later I'm hungry again. So I snack a lot throughout the day and try to make it healthy snacks, I'm loving green apples right now. I don't have any weird cravings, I enjoy scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast lunch or dinner, but that's always been a favorite meal of mine.
*Warning: This paragraph is about boobs (mine, to be specific):
I do enjoy my bigger boobs and Brian isn't complaining either. I know most people still wouldn't consider them large, but they are to me! They aren't too sore right now like they were at the beginning of the pregnancy, but I know that won't last so I told Brian to take advantage while he can ;)
I had more nerve pain in my lower back on my left side for a few days. It wasn't horrible, but it was embarrassing when my leg gave out because of the pain. It has since gone away, but I know it'll be back with a vengeance.
I'm still squeezing into my jeans, although that doesn't mean I haven't gained weight. I'm just trying to get as much use out of them as I can since once I have to wear maternity clothes I'll get tired of them quickly. No muffin top though, don't worry. My sister gave me a pair of maternity jeans that fit me great, some days I almost wear them because of how comfortable they are, but then I remind myself I'll be wearing those everyday for awhile so just to hold off. I am in need of more shirts so I may have to make a quick Old Navy and Target run this weekend. Hopefully there are some sales going on :)
My hair is shedding like crazy. Seriously, how do I still have hair left on my head? Somehow I do and it's growing fast, I may take an inch or two extra off at my next hair appointment. Speaking of, I need to make that appointment.
I need to wrap up my research as we'll be registering next Thursday! We might purchase the bedding set so we can get the room started, but we'll see. I feel like I want to do a lot of registering online since there is more of a selection. Plus, I'm remembering how much "fun" Brian was when we registered for the wedding, it might be better to do some of it myself or with my mom and sister. If he's in a good mood than he'll be patient and have an opinion, otherwise he just stands there and waits for me to make a decision only adding things like, "Sure," "Ok," "That's fine." These may sound great, but it's his way of hurrying the process and I don't like that. So let's cross our fingers he's in a good mood next Thursday, he better be after we find out the baby is healthy and we're having a son or daughter!
Baby:
Head to rump, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, although he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Happiness :) I am just so excited to be pregnant and can't wait to meet the little person that is growing inside me. Although I don't feel them often, the tiny nudges and kicks are amazing.
Things are going well, just plugging along. I feel like the last 3 weeks have gone by terribly slow, but that may be due to our big appointment next Thursday that we simply can't wait for. We haven't seen the little one since week 10, that was a long time ago! I pray everything is good and healthy with the baby. I also hope we get the money shot so we can see if we're having a son or daughter.
I'm starting to get hungry more often, I still have small meals but an hour later I'm hungry again. So I snack a lot throughout the day and try to make it healthy snacks, I'm loving green apples right now. I don't have any weird cravings, I enjoy scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast lunch or dinner, but that's always been a favorite meal of mine.
*Warning: This paragraph is about boobs (mine, to be specific):
I do enjoy my bigger boobs and Brian isn't complaining either. I know most people still wouldn't consider them large, but they are to me! They aren't too sore right now like they were at the beginning of the pregnancy, but I know that won't last so I told Brian to take advantage while he can ;)
I had more nerve pain in my lower back on my left side for a few days. It wasn't horrible, but it was embarrassing when my leg gave out because of the pain. It has since gone away, but I know it'll be back with a vengeance.
I'm still squeezing into my jeans, although that doesn't mean I haven't gained weight. I'm just trying to get as much use out of them as I can since once I have to wear maternity clothes I'll get tired of them quickly. No muffin top though, don't worry. My sister gave me a pair of maternity jeans that fit me great, some days I almost wear them because of how comfortable they are, but then I remind myself I'll be wearing those everyday for awhile so just to hold off. I am in need of more shirts so I may have to make a quick Old Navy and Target run this weekend. Hopefully there are some sales going on :)
My hair is shedding like crazy. Seriously, how do I still have hair left on my head? Somehow I do and it's growing fast, I may take an inch or two extra off at my next hair appointment. Speaking of, I need to make that appointment.
I need to wrap up my research as we'll be registering next Thursday! We might purchase the bedding set so we can get the room started, but we'll see. I feel like I want to do a lot of registering online since there is more of a selection. Plus, I'm remembering how much "fun" Brian was when we registered for the wedding, it might be better to do some of it myself or with my mom and sister. If he's in a good mood than he'll be patient and have an opinion, otherwise he just stands there and waits for me to make a decision only adding things like, "Sure," "Ok," "That's fine." These may sound great, but it's his way of hurrying the process and I don't like that. So let's cross our fingers he's in a good mood next Thursday, he better be after we find out the baby is healthy and we're having a son or daughter!
Baby:
Head to rump, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, although he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Belly Picture:
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
18w 2d
I had my appointment yesterday, it went very well. I did much better this time when I gave my urine sample, I was so proud. The actual appointment went very quickly, I asked if I could get a flu shot and she said they actually recommend it since a pregnant woman's immune system is not as strong. Then we heard the heartbeat, which she found right away. I really wanted to put that doppler in my purse because I could listen to that heartbeat all day long. So if you want to get me a present then a doppler would be great ;)
Afterwards Marna took me out to dinner which was really sweet of her. We had a good time talking about baby stuff and she told me her labor and delivery stories. All I have to say is I hope mine are as quick as hers!
I felt a good strong kick last night when I was talking to Brian, it made him jealous and want to feel the baby. Hopefully it's not too much longer until he can. I know he'll just love it. I'm hoping to feel more kicks as right now they just come a few times a day at random times.
So I'm not sure what month I'm in, am I in the 5th month? The book What to Expect When You're Expecting says approximately 18-22 weeks is the 5th month, but a booklet I got from the doctor's office says the 4th month is from 16-20 weeks, so I wouldn't start my 5th month until week 20. It's all so incredibly confusing, I just think it's easier to say how many weeks I am, but a lot of people give me a puzzled look, pause and then ask, "So how many months is that?" Your guess is as good as mine, lol!
I'm feeling great and trying to relish in this as much as possible. I still have a stuffy nose but such is pregnant life and it's easy to deal with when you think of the little one growing inside you.
1 week and 1 day until we find out the sex!!!!!!
Afterwards Marna took me out to dinner which was really sweet of her. We had a good time talking about baby stuff and she told me her labor and delivery stories. All I have to say is I hope mine are as quick as hers!
I felt a good strong kick last night when I was talking to Brian, it made him jealous and want to feel the baby. Hopefully it's not too much longer until he can. I know he'll just love it. I'm hoping to feel more kicks as right now they just come a few times a day at random times.
So I'm not sure what month I'm in, am I in the 5th month? The book What to Expect When You're Expecting says approximately 18-22 weeks is the 5th month, but a booklet I got from the doctor's office says the 4th month is from 16-20 weeks, so I wouldn't start my 5th month until week 20. It's all so incredibly confusing, I just think it's easier to say how many weeks I am, but a lot of people give me a puzzled look, pause and then ask, "So how many months is that?" Your guess is as good as mine, lol!
I'm feeling great and trying to relish in this as much as possible. I still have a stuffy nose but such is pregnant life and it's easy to deal with when you think of the little one growing inside you.
1 week and 1 day until we find out the sex!!!!!!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
17w 6d
I'm 17 weeks 6 days today :)
My body is fighting off a cold and I hope it wins. I started feeling sick on Friday, sore throat and headache all day at work. I chugged down water like it was going out of style and I think it helped because Saturday I was feeling a little better, just had a stuffy nose. Still have a plugged up nose today but that may be a pregnancy symptom.
I feel like I popped this week, my 18 week photo really shows that. I will post in the next few days so stay tuned ;)
I am so excited that I am almost halfway through the pregnancy, yay! Only 22 more weeks (give or take a few) until we get to meet this little person growing inside me, I just love thinking about it. My friend Tiff gave me some baby clothes that Maggie has already outgrown, 0-3 months. I also have a few items that Jaime and Anna (stepmom) gave me. I have the clothes sorted in 3 piles: boy, girl, neutral. I absolutely love looking at those tiny clothes. Obviously I've always thought baby clothes were absolutely adorable, but now that I'm pregnant it is crazy to think my little one will be wearing those cute clothes. I just love it.
Only 10 more days until we get to find out the sex!! I really hope our little one cooperates so we can see the money shot, please don't be shy baby-we want to get your nursery all set up. Brian and I both took the day off so we can go out to lunch and celebrate and then get started on registering. Maybe we'll pick up a cute outfit or two, if I can get Brian to loosen the purse strings ;)
I wanted to take some pictures of the nursery before we start to work on painting and decorating:
To the right when you walk in (we plan to recover the glider):
Standing in front of the closet (crib is on the right side):
Standing by the crib, looking at the changing table:
View from the glider:
Standing by the changing table:
My body is fighting off a cold and I hope it wins. I started feeling sick on Friday, sore throat and headache all day at work. I chugged down water like it was going out of style and I think it helped because Saturday I was feeling a little better, just had a stuffy nose. Still have a plugged up nose today but that may be a pregnancy symptom.
I feel like I popped this week, my 18 week photo really shows that. I will post in the next few days so stay tuned ;)
I am so excited that I am almost halfway through the pregnancy, yay! Only 22 more weeks (give or take a few) until we get to meet this little person growing inside me, I just love thinking about it. My friend Tiff gave me some baby clothes that Maggie has already outgrown, 0-3 months. I also have a few items that Jaime and Anna (stepmom) gave me. I have the clothes sorted in 3 piles: boy, girl, neutral. I absolutely love looking at those tiny clothes. Obviously I've always thought baby clothes were absolutely adorable, but now that I'm pregnant it is crazy to think my little one will be wearing those cute clothes. I just love it.
Only 10 more days until we get to find out the sex!! I really hope our little one cooperates so we can see the money shot, please don't be shy baby-we want to get your nursery all set up. Brian and I both took the day off so we can go out to lunch and celebrate and then get started on registering. Maybe we'll pick up a cute outfit or two, if I can get Brian to loosen the purse strings ;)
I wanted to take some pictures of the nursery before we start to work on painting and decorating:
From the door:
To the right when you walk in (we plan to recover the glider):
Standing in front of the closet (crib is on the right side):
Standing by the crib, looking at the changing table:
View from the glider:
Standing by the changing table:
It's not a huge room, but we will make it work. I can't wait to see what it looks like as the end product. I'm thinking the walls will be a tan/mocha color, boy or girl. Then on 1 or 2 of the walls doing thick vertical stripes in the same color, but a glossy finish. Anna did that for Cassidy's room and I really liked it. It's subtle, but adds just a little something extra.
I have to say thank you to Tasha for letting me in on the Walmart info. I never even thought to look at Walmart since I was trained as a business student to dislike it due to their business process'. Anyway, I love finding a good deal and I even found another bedding there that I might like for a girl. Either way Tasha, we have good taste :)
I think I may have started feeling the baby. It doesn't feel like a "flutter" like I thought it would, it's more like a twitch inside my tummy. I felt it last night and it came every 5-10 seconds for quite awhile, hiccups maybe? I was pretty excited, I hope it was the baby, either way I like to think it was :) I've felt it a few times since then and I get the biggest grin on my face and start talking to the little one.
One of my favorite things is when Brian puts his hand on my belly. We'll be lying on the couch, or standing around talking to friends and he'll start rubbing it. I just love it. I can't wait for him to feel him/her kick. I told him to be prepared because I might wake him up in the middle of the night to feel the little one, he said he was more than ok with that.
Alright, I'm going to get on with my Sunday chores. I'm hoping to update more frequently than weekly as I don't want to leave out anything!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Week 17
Symptoms:
Sciatic nerve pain-ouch! I was hanging out in the kitchen cleaning up a bit and about fell over when I got this pinching pain in my lower back on the right side. I've heard when things move around in there that nerves can get pinched so I am pretty sure that is what it is, but it's true I'm not a doctor so technically can't diagnose myself. Although isn't it early for sciatic nerve pain, maybe it's just a nerve. Who knows, either way it was there for a few days but thankfully it's almost all gone. I feel it a little when I bend over, but nothing compared to what it was. The only remedy was lying on my side with a pillow in between my legs. You can imagine that is tough to do at work, I so wish I could've worked from home. Oh well, it's all worth it.
My next appointment is coming up, the weekly check up. I'm excited to pee in a cup. No wait, I'm not excited to pee in a cup because I suck at that. I'm excited to hear the heart beat! And I like that Marna will get to hear her little grandbaby's heart beat too. Only 2 weeks until we know what we are having!
Other than that I'm pretty boring. Things are going well. I continue to get excited when I look at different things we will need for the baby. My kind and generous sister, Jaime, has 3 wonderful children and her family is complete. Since she has no use for baby stuff any longer, she gave us her crib, changing table, playpen, Baby Bjorn, toys, and more toys. We are so fortunate, that is a huge savings. So the nursery is just waiting for bedding to be added, clothes to be hung, finishing touches to be made, and of course, a baby.
As far as maternity clothes I'm still scraping by with what I have, trying to save money. When I mentioned to Brian that I may need bras he asks if I can borrow them from Jaime. I love that he is willing to spend money eating out all the time, but he doesn't want to fork over some money for my expanding breasts that are housing the food for his child! Sheesh.
I don't think I have felt any movement yet, but maybe I have and just didn't know what it was. I'm looking forward to feeling little flutters and kicks :)
Thanks for the belly pic reminder Jenny. I had all these great thoughts when I first started this blog that I would take belly pics every other week until about week 16 and then start doing every week. Man the weeks can go by fast! But I really do want to get better about taking weekly belly pics as the baby is suppose to double in size over the next 4 weeks! My photo this week looks the same as week 14, I think I had just eaten dinner in the week 14 belly pic.
Baby:
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Sciatic nerve pain-ouch! I was hanging out in the kitchen cleaning up a bit and about fell over when I got this pinching pain in my lower back on the right side. I've heard when things move around in there that nerves can get pinched so I am pretty sure that is what it is, but it's true I'm not a doctor so technically can't diagnose myself. Although isn't it early for sciatic nerve pain, maybe it's just a nerve. Who knows, either way it was there for a few days but thankfully it's almost all gone. I feel it a little when I bend over, but nothing compared to what it was. The only remedy was lying on my side with a pillow in between my legs. You can imagine that is tough to do at work, I so wish I could've worked from home. Oh well, it's all worth it.
My next appointment is coming up, the weekly check up. I'm excited to pee in a cup. No wait, I'm not excited to pee in a cup because I suck at that. I'm excited to hear the heart beat! And I like that Marna will get to hear her little grandbaby's heart beat too. Only 2 weeks until we know what we are having!
Other than that I'm pretty boring. Things are going well. I continue to get excited when I look at different things we will need for the baby. My kind and generous sister, Jaime, has 3 wonderful children and her family is complete. Since she has no use for baby stuff any longer, she gave us her crib, changing table, playpen, Baby Bjorn, toys, and more toys. We are so fortunate, that is a huge savings. So the nursery is just waiting for bedding to be added, clothes to be hung, finishing touches to be made, and of course, a baby.
As far as maternity clothes I'm still scraping by with what I have, trying to save money. When I mentioned to Brian that I may need bras he asks if I can borrow them from Jaime. I love that he is willing to spend money eating out all the time, but he doesn't want to fork over some money for my expanding breasts that are housing the food for his child! Sheesh.
I don't think I have felt any movement yet, but maybe I have and just didn't know what it was. I'm looking forward to feeling little flutters and kicks :)
Thanks for the belly pic reminder Jenny. I had all these great thoughts when I first started this blog that I would take belly pics every other week until about week 16 and then start doing every week. Man the weeks can go by fast! But I really do want to get better about taking weekly belly pics as the baby is suppose to double in size over the next 4 weeks! My photo this week looks the same as week 14, I think I had just eaten dinner in the week 14 belly pic.
Baby:
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Belly picture:
Friday, September 12, 2008
Week 16
Symptoms:
So far so good, things are about the same. I am noticing at night that I can't eat as much because I get that uncomfortable full feeling pretty easily. But I do eat breakfast, snacks, lunch, and more snacks so I think a small dinner is still plenty. Still no new cravings, just trying to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. I am eating lots of fruits but I have to say my vegetables are lacking a little now. I enjoy cooked asparagus so I think I'll get some to help fill my quota.
I think since I have very little symptoms and my belly still looks like a pot belly to me that I feel like the last few weeks have gone by really slow. On one side I feel like I've been pregnant for a really long time (can you imagine how I'm going to feel at 7, 8, and 9 months?!). But on the other side I think to myself how long I've been wanting and praying to get pregnant and it's finally here, I'm actually pregnant and soon we get to find out the sex!
I LOVE reading pregnancy blogs and labor stories, I can't get enough. So if you know of any let me know :)
Brian isn't going to the next monthly appointment since our big u/s is just 2 weeks later. I asked his mom if she wanted to go with me so she is going to join me :) I made sure that Brian informed her we won't get to see the baby or anything just hear the heartbeat. He said she was still very excited and can't wait. There is a chance our kids are the only grandchildren she'll have (depends on Sara-Brian's twin, no pressure though, lol), so I want to include her in this journey. Plus, she was a nurse before she retired and I always love to have a medical professional on my side, hehe. I asked my mom if she wanted to come as well but she says she'll make it to another one, she wants Marna to enjoy this one.
I've been reading my Baby Bargains book and looking online for some things. I think I want the Chicco travel system, where the car seat snaps right into the stroller. That is the one Brandi had and I took it for a test ride and loved it, it's easy to steer and easy to use. I also have been brainstorming colors for a girl or boys room. I'm thinking for a girl we'll do pink and brown. That is really popular right now and while I don't like to copy, I just love the colors together. This is one of my favorite bedding sets for a girl. I really like this one for a boy. Who knows, once we find out the sex I'll start more serious searching. We don't plan on going crazy with paint, just a neutral color, then we'll use the decorations to nursery-it-up. For diaper bags we are going to keep it kind of sporty, so Brian can carry it. I LOVE this one. It's a perfect mix of sporty and cool which I love, plus it has orange which is a plus since we're Beaver fans :) I still plan to get a smaller one for me to carry around for little outings and that one will be more girly and cute.
Baby:
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length . Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too.
So far so good, things are about the same. I am noticing at night that I can't eat as much because I get that uncomfortable full feeling pretty easily. But I do eat breakfast, snacks, lunch, and more snacks so I think a small dinner is still plenty. Still no new cravings, just trying to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. I am eating lots of fruits but I have to say my vegetables are lacking a little now. I enjoy cooked asparagus so I think I'll get some to help fill my quota.
I think since I have very little symptoms and my belly still looks like a pot belly to me that I feel like the last few weeks have gone by really slow. On one side I feel like I've been pregnant for a really long time (can you imagine how I'm going to feel at 7, 8, and 9 months?!). But on the other side I think to myself how long I've been wanting and praying to get pregnant and it's finally here, I'm actually pregnant and soon we get to find out the sex!
I LOVE reading pregnancy blogs and labor stories, I can't get enough. So if you know of any let me know :)
Brian isn't going to the next monthly appointment since our big u/s is just 2 weeks later. I asked his mom if she wanted to go with me so she is going to join me :) I made sure that Brian informed her we won't get to see the baby or anything just hear the heartbeat. He said she was still very excited and can't wait. There is a chance our kids are the only grandchildren she'll have (depends on Sara-Brian's twin, no pressure though, lol), so I want to include her in this journey. Plus, she was a nurse before she retired and I always love to have a medical professional on my side, hehe. I asked my mom if she wanted to come as well but she says she'll make it to another one, she wants Marna to enjoy this one.
I've been reading my Baby Bargains book and looking online for some things. I think I want the Chicco travel system, where the car seat snaps right into the stroller. That is the one Brandi had and I took it for a test ride and loved it, it's easy to steer and easy to use. I also have been brainstorming colors for a girl or boys room. I'm thinking for a girl we'll do pink and brown. That is really popular right now and while I don't like to copy, I just love the colors together. This is one of my favorite bedding sets for a girl. I really like this one for a boy. Who knows, once we find out the sex I'll start more serious searching. We don't plan on going crazy with paint, just a neutral color, then we'll use the decorations to nursery-it-up. For diaper bags we are going to keep it kind of sporty, so Brian can carry it. I LOVE this one. It's a perfect mix of sporty and cool which I love, plus it has orange which is a plus since we're Beaver fans :) I still plan to get a smaller one for me to carry around for little outings and that one will be more girly and cute.
Baby:
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length . Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too.
Little One:
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Week 15
Symptoms:
Feeling good this week, nothing too monumental to report. Still feel a little tired but that could just be me being lazy.
We went to Motherhood Maternity to get a belly support thing for my back. I know it is way too early, but I have a sway back which means my lower back is already under pressure. I haven't started wearing it because it just feels too soon, Brian is very adamant that I start wearing it early to try and help alleviate some of the inevitable back pain. I kind of like that he's so bossy about it, just proof that he cares :)
I'm still able to wear my jeans without having to unbutton them. All my jeans have room in the waist because my junk is big so I have to buy my jeans one size bigger to fit it in. My shirts are causing the problem, I need longer shirts to cover the pot belly. I borrow from my mom and I bought 2 long shirts which has helped.
Brian has been referring to the baby as a girl now so I have no idea what he thinks it's going to be. Oh well, only 3 1/2 weeks until we find out!
Baby:
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam.
Feeling good this week, nothing too monumental to report. Still feel a little tired but that could just be me being lazy.
We went to Motherhood Maternity to get a belly support thing for my back. I know it is way too early, but I have a sway back which means my lower back is already under pressure. I haven't started wearing it because it just feels too soon, Brian is very adamant that I start wearing it early to try and help alleviate some of the inevitable back pain. I kind of like that he's so bossy about it, just proof that he cares :)
I'm still able to wear my jeans without having to unbutton them. All my jeans have room in the waist because my junk is big so I have to buy my jeans one size bigger to fit it in. My shirts are causing the problem, I need longer shirts to cover the pot belly. I borrow from my mom and I bought 2 long shirts which has helped.
Brian has been referring to the baby as a girl now so I have no idea what he thinks it's going to be. Oh well, only 3 1/2 weeks until we find out!
Baby:
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Week 14
Symptoms:
So our appointment last week went good, we heard the heartbeat with the doppler, we even heard the baby kick a few times. The little one kept moving around so the doctor had to keep chasing it around. It was wonderful to hear the heartbeat and I think I slept a little better that night.
She told me to stop sleeping and exercising on my back, the reason has to due with lack of oxygen to the baby. So it's just side and tummy sleeping for me, although the belly sleeping may not last too much longer. I have been loving my body pillow, it feels good and helps sleeping on my side more comfortable. Oh, and no pilates.
My energy level has gone down a little. We went to Washington for a few days and saw some friends, I seriously was falling asleep by 10 pm and sleeping until 8 or 9 am. I felt like such a party pooper but I could not keep my eyes open for the life of me.
I am still liking vegetables, celery to be specific. I know that doesn't have a lot of nutritional value but hey, it counts. Steak is not so appetizing, which is weird for me. It's not that it sounds gross, but it just doesn't sound good. Brian swears his kid will like steak though.
Brian thinks the baby is a boy, and I think it may be a girl. Although I did have a dream last night that we found out it was a boy, we'll see if my dream was accurate. 5 more weeks and we find out! We really don't care either way, we are just praying for a healthy baby and can't wait to start the nursery.
Baby:
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam.
Belly pic (it's getting big! Please excuse the crazy hair)
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