16 Weeks

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain:

 4 pounds (my scale-official scale next week)

Maternity clothes? 

Mix of both. My scrub pants are getting tight AH

Stretch marks? 

none that I know of!

Sleep: 

Good. I have trouble going back to sleep if I wake up and I have trouble falling asleep

Best moment this week: 

 Good blood work from the doctor!

Miss Anything? 

Bud light limes on the beach…. (funny I thought the same thing this time with Jackson)

Movement: 

Less but I haven't been thinking about it as much.. I'm really hoping this means baby is sleeping when I go to bed.

Food cravings: 

Sweets, Sweets, Sweets, Five Guys, Wontons 

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Eating too much

Gender: 

?!?!?!?!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

I've had a couple tension migraines :( Yuck. Sciatic nerve pain which is REALLY uncomfortable! Try holding your 27 pound toddler with extreme back/butt pain. 

Belly Button in or out? 

Very large and it looks to be headed that way

Wedding rings on or off? 

On 

Have you started to show yet?

Yes! I'm getting mixed reviews most of the parents of my kiddos at work had no idea

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

So. moody. emotional. hormonal teenager. and don't even try to tell me that. 

Looking forward to: 

The GENDER REVEAL

Random:

Dropping e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g  

Workout: 

I walked last week but the sciatic nerve pain has really done me in. I need to start doing yoga in all my free time :)

Reading Materials:

Wait for it…a pregnancy book… Breastfeeding Take 2. I literally just started it but hey 16 weeks baby #2 is getting some reading.

15 Weeks!

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain:

3 pounds

Maternity clothes? 

Mix of both

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

Pretty good

Best moment this week: 

Feeling better! 

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke, extra caffeine

Movement: 

I'm feeling the baby!! Especially after I eat :)

Food cravings: 

Jolly ranchers, potato salad, Five Guys

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

I can never tell but usually after I eat and at night still.

Gender: 

Prediction I'm torn but I'll keep with girl

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

Complete exhausted. Still a little nauseous. Sciatic nerve pain already :( 

Belly Button in or out? 

In but totally bigger

Wedding rings on or off? 

ON

Have you started to show yet?

Yes I def. look fat this is just a good picture!

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

Pretty moody but I've been stressed so that's not helping!

Looking forward to: 

Finding out the gender!

Workout: 

Trying to walk/run when I can… I think chasing a toddler and working should count.

Reading Materials:

The potty training book.. I'm too tired to read at night.

14 Weeks

Ignore the bad picture it's been a crazy weekend.

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain:

 3 pounds- says my scale (last time at this point I was 4 pounds)

Maternity clothes? 

I gave in. It's silly to be uncomfortable and since this could be my last pregnancy I have to wear those comfortable clothes as much as possible!

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

Pretty good! Jackson is still not sleeping but what's new

Best moment this week: 

Feeling better! 

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke, TWO cups of coffee (I've been following the one cup a day rule- technically you can have 2 a day but I'm holding out)

Movement: 

None boo. I'm ready!

Food cravings: 

Olives (my only salty craving), fruit, sweets, waffles, occasionally Five guys 

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Just random nausea throughout the day, it also really depends I def. have a food aversions

Gender: 

Prediction: I'm still going with girl

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

Feeling much better! Not as tired as last week.

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On 

Have you started to show yet?

I think so! That or I look fat

Looking forward to: 

A real baby bump! And the gender 2 weeks!!!!!

Workout: 

I'm run/walking when I can.

Reading Materials:

A potty training book for Jackson.

13 Weeks

How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain:

 2 Pounds

Maternity clothes? 

No. I pulled out some of my bigger jeans and they were uncomfortable. Things are getting snug. I’ll probably start wearing pieces this week

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

Good as long as Jackson is sleeping!

Best moment this week: 

Entering the second trimester!!

Miss Anything? 

Nothing too bad yet. 

Movement: 

I keep thinking I do but I know it’s still early. I read that this week some second time moms start feeling movement.

Food cravings: 

Sweets! Grape jelly on toast. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

I swear anything and everything it just happens.

Gender: 

I think I’m guessing girl... but I said that last time :)

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

The nausea is getting better. I’m having more good than bad now. Some middle back pain. Pure exhaustion. I mean I’m sooooo tired it hurts. Working and taking care of a toddler is a lot and now I’m pregnant ahhhh

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On 

Have you started to show yet?

 I think so or I def. look fat!

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

I’ll be honest pretty moody these days. My patience is shot!

Looking forward to: 

The gender reveal duh!

12 Weeks

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain: one pound

Maternity clothes? No but I started pulling out some loose fitting shirts.

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: Really good if the toddler cooperates :) I try to take naps when he does and I’m off.. it seems to help.

Best moment this week: Getting closer to the 2nd trimester and FINALLY telling people next week.

Miss Anything? Feeling better

Movement: I’ve sworn a couple times I’ve felt flutters but I think it’s been up too high.

Food cravings: Sweets, fruit

Anything making you queasy or sick: A lot of things. I mean I’m nauseous in my sleep.

Gender: Prediction? Oh I don’t know! I’m not even going to guess

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: I felt a little better at the beginning of the week but then it hit me again. Super nauseous and extremely extremely tired. 

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Neither. Really just tired and nauseous so ready to be in the 2nd trimester.

Looking forward to: The ultrasound in one week

Random: I haven’t been clumsy this time around... yet. I do have some weird dreams but not good enough to repeat this time.

Workout: I managed 2x’s last week some run/walking. The weather was so nice! Jackson loves the jogger stroller so hopefully I can keep getting out there.

11 Weeks

How far along? 11 weeks

Total weight gain: None

Maternity clothes? No but I def have bump hanging over

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: It was going well until I got a cold..now I can’t sleep. 

Best moment this week: Getting closer to the ultrasound! Hopefully closer to no more nausea

Miss Anything? Feeling better

Movement: none. occasionally I think so but I know it’s too early!

Food cravings: If I feel well...ice cream, donuts, sweets, sweets, sweets

Anything making you queasy or sick: Brushing my teeth, mushy foods but pretty much everything

Gender: Prediction I really have no idea

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: I have a cold that’s kicking my butt. A little less nauseous I think? Really really tired.

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Hmm I think I wasn’t so cranky this week! I’m just exhausted.

Looking forward to: Sonogram two weeks! FINALLY telling people.

How are the furry babies doing?? They are back to snuggling more. Pretty much since I found out they started sleeping with me again.

Jackson is saying baby! And pointing to my “bell button” and calling it baby.

10 Weeks

How far along? 10 weeks

Total weight gain: None

Maternity clothes? No. I wear scrubs to work so I’m pretty sure those should fit for awhile. On the weekends I can still wear pretty much anything with a bump hanging over.

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: Pretty fantastic actually. Jackson has been sleeping really well this week. THANK YOU 

Best moment this week: Getting closer to the second trimester

Miss Anything? Feeling normal

Movement: none

Food cravings: Hmm.. if I actually want to eat cookie dough ice cream. Chinese

Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything. 

Gender: ?! I really would love either one.

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Nausea. If I have a “good” day then I’m so extremely tired it’s crazy. I try to take naps when Jackson does- and of course only on my days off.

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Emotional extremely. I almost cry all the time. The irritability has begun right at 10 weeks. Everyone is so annoy gah :)

Looking forward to: Ultrasound and spilling the beans

Week 9

How far along? 9 weeks

Weight gain? None. I lost weight this week

Maternity clothes? Nope

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: Pretty good. We were away this weekend and Jackson didn't sleep well so neither did I.

Best moment this week? Zofran. It's not perfect but it's taking the edge off. I don't feel like I can't move or I'll puke as much

Miss Anything? A normal appetite? Feeling better

Movement: none

Food cravings: Ew if I feel like eating..cookie dough ice cream, pizza, Chinese 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything. Mainly meat

Gender: prediction: girl only because my symptoms are very different

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Nauseous day and night. The acne has started whoooooooo.

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody? Emotional I almost cried because Jackson has a valentines day party on my day off and I'll miss my time with him. It's ridiculous I know. 

Looking forward to: our next ultrasound and getting to tell people! 4 more weeks. 

8 Weeks

Warning: Posts will probably be late and less detailed...I have a toddler :)

How far along? 8 weeks

Total weight gain: This is were I start my weight :)

Maternity clothes? No but I’ve thought about it. Luckily for work I wear scrubs

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: With the humidifier and a non teething toddler great....but Jackson’s getting his molars so we are up EARLY

Best moment this week: A good DR appointment.

Miss Anything? Feeling not nauseous. And BEER. Dang what’s with that?! I tasted Jamie’s the other night and it was heaven in my mouth. Now I’ve tasted a margarita a couple weeks ago and I almost puked. Gross.

Movement: none

Food cravings: Pita Pit and Pizza. Mostly sweets. I dream about cinnamon rolls. And I’ve been craving ice cream which is so weird because I’m not an ice cream person.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Life? I’m pretty much nauseous all day and night  even when I’m sleeping. 

Gender: Initially boy. But my gut is saying girl.. only because I feel a lot different. My head says it’s just a tricky boy completely different than Jackson

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Nauseous, stuffy nose at night, and really super tired. 

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: The moodiness just began. No patience. 

Looking forward to: The next ultrasound of course! And for the nausea to go away 

To compare last time.

And then there were 4...

Introducing baby #2!!!

Here is our little nugget at 13 weeks! We couldn't be more excited to be expanding our family!

This one had a tough beginning but here is our road to #2.

It has already been a roller coaster ride! We found out on January 1st we were pregnant. After a long night of too much champagne, I was especially sick. Thinking hmmm this might not be just a hangover I took a test and it was positive! I was super excited! After five months of trying and a lot of complaining over New Years it finally happened. Jamie was a little more reserve this time because it was early. And we had no idea if we hit ovulation day. This was probably our worst month of timing/trying. Two days later I started spotting. I ended up calling the Dr. just in case and she sent us straight to the ER. 

When we got to the ER they said the first test I took was negative and it was probably just by period arriving. I couldn’t believe it. I took three different tests and they were all positive! Then my blood test came back saying yes I was pregnant but my levels were low. So they sent me for an ultrasound... a very awful ultrasound. I had to go by myself and it took an hour where they don’t show you anything. The room was freezing. The ultrasound showed some bleeding but nothing really good or bad. The next week I had to have my betas drawn. The first day they came back but didn’t quite double. The doctor wasn’t too positive then... The third beta had tripled! Now everyone was happy BUT of course now we have to do another ultrasound to make sure everything is progressing. 

We went in a week later (6 weeks) for an ultrasound and all they found was a gestational sack.. no baby. I was a wreck! Jamie thought it was a great ultrasound ha.ha. he had no idea we should be seeing a fetal pole or something. So back in we went a week later and ta da a little baby with a heartbeat!! We were so relieved.  After that we had to wait 6 weeks until we saw or heard the baby…. a roller coaster ride for sure but we have a healthy baby at 13 weeks and fingers crossed it continues!

Happy 18 months!

This picture pretty much some you up Jackson! Destroying the house is your favorite thing to do these days.

Dear Jackson,
       You are 18 months!! How did this happen?! The past three months you have turned into 100% toddler- running everywhere you go, climbing (on everything), and talking talking talking! You love to be the center of attention, jabbering, and laughing. You are such a ham. You still are really attached to mama and HATE when I leave. It really breaks my heart. I am your safety net apparently because all chase games lead to MAMA!! And then I save you from your chaser- Daddy, Mimi or Poppi. You really love daddy of course but POPPI is the new apple of your eye. Poppi builds things which you love to help with. You also go around pointing at your fan Poppi put in and say "poppi!" On my days off you are on repeat with "nana?" and "poppi?" You will cry for "mimi" if you are in trouble.
      Your favorite toys are balls, trucks, and anything you can push with wheels. You still are obsessed with being outside. And chasing the cats.
      You are talking up a storm!!! You have recently started putting some two word phrases together. You def. repeat things overheard in conversation. You still call "dada" "nana"… and "truck" is "cock"…. not impressed with that one buddy. You really never stop talking. On the way to school you constantly check to make sure I'm still there… "Mama?" Yes baby… "Mama?" Yes baby and then we continue this until you finally see a "COCK" which is truck. We say this all the time but there really never is a dull moment.
       Estimated weight is 27 pounds and 32 inches… generous on the height. You have 13 and 1/2 teeth which I have earn every single one of them because you really hate teething which means we don't sleep for weeks. Mommy is really sick of not sleeping so you can improve in that area at anytime. You generally sleep 11 hours.. again I'm being generous. And naps range from 1-4 hours. You now have to sleep with monkey, blanket, and either balls or trucks.
         Eating. You have gotten much picker- you love cheese, milk, fruit, and snacks. You don't really like vegetables or dinner food. You are really into eating whatever everyone else has which has made school difficult. BUT we have your egg challenge Friday so fingers crossed.
        School! You love love love school! Although I can't tell because you scream and cry when I drop you off which leads me to cry on my way to work BUT when daddy picks you up you are one very happy camper. After school you are always extremely happy so I just know you really love it. You have learned a lot already and it's made you a social butterfly.
        You still are the best snuggler, bear hugger, little kisser ever which I constantly eat up because I know it won't last forever.

We love you more so much more than you will ever know Jackson James!!! Now please sleep because we are sleepy parents!!