14 weeks!

Ok so I could have been a little more creative but I have a great idea for next week :) and I was in a rush!

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain:

 4 pounds

Maternity clothes? 

I spoke too soon last week! 6’s are still too big and I don’t know about my work 4’s but I’m wearing the maternity jeans and leggings as much as possible. They are so much more comfortable. 

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

100x% better :)

Best moment this week: 

Hearing the heartbeat again! We could even hear the baby moving around in there :) 

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke, sweet tea, seafood, soft cheeses- they are everywhere!

Movement: 

None yet but I can’t wait!!!

Food cravings: 

Fruit!! Girl Scout cookies, Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, fries, and a frostie (Jamie so kindly brought them home on friday, he won husband of the year for that), a small craving for Taco bell has started creeping in...

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Sprite, chicken, stir fry, lunch meat, headaches, snot, smelly teenage boys I work with

Gender: 

Prediction GIRL!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

Feeling much better! Still tired and some headaches but overall good. The neurologist says I have tension headaches and migraines..awesome and there is pretty much nothing they can do... but he did suggest different some vitamins that may prevent headaches. 

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On and a little loose

Have you started to show yet?

I think so! There is def a little lower bump going on (the doctor says the baby still low right now- if he/she would move up clothing would fit so much better). 

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!! And moody/irritable which just makes me more irritable at myself. I have a very short fuse which is sooo annoying! I have no ability to self soothe anymore. Friday I got so mad (over the internet connection don’t even ask) I literally could not calm myself down. I finally took a nap. Ridiculous!! 

Looking forward to: 

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

Random:

I did not stub my toe this week but my balance is completely off. This morning I ran straight into the trashcan that has been in the same spot for 3-4 months.  

Workout: 

Last week I did yoga, walked, and ran/walked so that’s three days! This coming week will be tough because we are traveling and Tuesday I spent my whole morning at the doctor.

Reading Materials:

Just started Belly Laughs from Jenny McCarthy, I heard it’s suppose to be funny. So far it’s not as good as the Girlfriends but entertaining to say the least. Also Baby Bargains see previous post. Almost done with the birth book and I’m no longer scared :)

Baby Bargains Book

Some how (or maybe one of you know) I miraculously got the Baby Bargains book in the mail from Amazon with no receipt or anything. I immediately checked my amazon account thinking I had really lost my mind but nope I didn't order it! Nor has it every been in my shopping cart! Anyways this book is AMAZING! I have spent countless hours looking at so many baby websites but it seemed like the search was limited. But now I have everything I need! It gives you:
1. Safety information- hello I know nothing!
2. Chemical information/organic resources- very important
3. All the websites and their ratings
4. Basic information on how much you need and what you don't need.

Now this is a really big project because I'm looking at everything where before I had pretty much thought I would order from Pottery Barn (they actually have so good deals).  And the website I found all the furniture I liked was ranked C... my baby can't have C furniture. Actually Pottery Barn was ranked C also (gasp!).

And SURPRISE Jacksonville has nothing! And neither does Orlando or anywhere near where we live unless we want to go to Tampa or Miami. Which my wedding planner (who actually was telling me all about this book last night) said she went all the way to Tampa for her baby mattress! BUT Buy Buy Baby is coming to Jacksonville this spring!!! Rated A in my book. And the furniture I found is also in Savannah (we are going there in a couple weeks anyways) and Ocala (which is close).

Exploring the new baby goodies!

On Friday one of our friends was nice enough to give us some of their old baby stuff! When we brought up the car seat this is what happened...

Stella is first to sniff it out.

Uh... big butt?!

I love the new bed mom thanks.

Now lets fight about it

I want the new bed!!!

hahah I can't wait to see what they do with everything else!

2nd Trimester!

Where is the bump?!

How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain:

 At least 1 pound. I will officially find out on Tuesday (should be between 3-6 pounds)

Maternity clothes? 

Nope! My 4’s are fitting tight and the 6’s are too big (in fact I wore a 2 today).. however I still can’t fit in any jeans (cute jeans that is)! Wore my maternity tights this weekend LOVE!

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

100x% better :)

Best moment this week: 

Entering the second trimester!!

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke (I had a tiny bit the other day and I want more!- due to falling asleep on my four hour drive no judging!)

Movement: 

None yet but I can’t wait!

Food cravings: 

Fruit!! Sweets! I bought Easter candy today :) And Jamie brought home Reese’s, he knows the way to my heart! Surprisingly I keep wanting a big juicy bacon cheeseburger...

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Sprite, chicken, lunch meat, headaches, snot, smelly teenage boys I work with

Gender: 

Prediction GIRL!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

4 amazing days and then.... major major headaches. Multiple at one time... I called the doctor who is sending me to Neurology ASAP. The nurse also told me she had these heads that were due to the increased estrogen. She said it’s like taking 10 birth control pills a day! She gave me some suggestions- tylenol with a little coke or tension headache medicine. I am also going to get my eyes checked Friday which she agreed was a good thing- because your eyes can change during pregnancy. My mom also had these headaches and she said she knows how awful they are in fact my dad begged her to go to the hospital they got so bad.. so before that happens I hope the Neurologist has some great ideas! 

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On and a little loose

Have you started to show yet?

 A little beer or I should say baby belly! It looks like I drank too much beer in college oh wait I can’t drink... It def. grows bigger as the day goes on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!! Only moody when the death headaches start and now it’s not moodiness but me holding in tears. I almost cried when the nurse gave me suggestions to help them! hahah 

Looking forward to: 

A really baby bump! 

Random:

I have now increased my toe stubbing to at least 3-4 times a week. Did I grow a toe or something? I mean seriously? 

Workout: 

Last week I did yoga, walked, and ran/walked so that’s three days! I overheat very quickly running which is a big no no so I run and then walk, run, walk. I enjoy it! I am still doing the stretches and exercises from the baby books.

Reading Materials:

Still reading the Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy- laughing so hard I cry! Also reading the Birth Book which has some different ideas from what I thought or expected. Apparently labor has evolved (or really gone back to how it all started) in the past 20 years. I’ve been researching several different theories and options- now Jamie has to read the book! 

How are the furry babies doing?? 

What about me mom?!

12 weeks!

12 weeks the size of a plum and sonogram time :)

It's getting bigger!

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain: at least 1 pound

Maternity clothes? Not wearing them yet but jeans and pants are very uncomfortable! The baby is literally right at the pants button. I went this weekend and got maternity leggings and a few shirts (after I pouted about not fitting into my skinny jeans). I did lounge around in them on Saturday (all day) .. I’m obsessed with the leggings why don’t all women wear these? 

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: AMAZING! Love the body pillow. See previous post on miracle pillow. We just got the humidifier today which I can’t wait to try out. I have been waking up coughing, sore throat, and stuffy nose (obviously I work with children) so I’m hoping the humidifier will help!

Best moment this week: SONOGRAM/ULTRASOUND! We saw our baby! It is the most precious baby. The baby was a moving all around. The baby was waving and starting bouncing- the cutest thing I have EVER seen! OMG I wish we could have taped it. It’s now confirmed that we have the cutest sweetest baby ever and we are totally going to be one of “those” parents.

Miss Anything? SUSHI! DIET COKE. I’m getting a little sick of water. Coffee doesn’t tempt me so much anymore. Wine.

Movement: none that I can feel but a lot we can see.

Food cravings: Fruit, fruit, fruit. Milk products- cheese, cottage chips dipped with chips, milk, milk, milk. And now I am loving sweets. YUM. I was in the grocery store and started with a ton of fruit and ended with cupcakes and icing. I seriously considered an alternative to the cupcakes but what is that??? Nothing.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Salad, SPRITE, meat.

Gender: Prediction girl. 

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: I had the worst first half of last week. I mean awful! I had to come home from work and take a two hour nap and then go back. I actually thought about calling in sick. Worst headaches of my life. And I’ve never been that exhausted. I was pretty much worthless for 4 days. Ugh. But now I am feeling so much better! Not so tired and (so far) no headaches. YAY

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Today I’m on cloud nine!!!! But last week for the most part I was cranky because I felt like death. 

Looking forward to: The second trimester and feeling better! And of course the gender prediction ultrasound and anymore heartbeats because they are so cute too.

Random: I have stubbed my toe consistently 1x a week this week 2x’s. Jamie has quit rushing out to see if I’m ok to saying “Seriously you need to wear shoes in the house.” My balance is a little off...  And now my dreams are like a lifetime movie. No joke. Image a lifetime movie and that is my dream. 

How are the furry babies doing?? Oscar has now decided he too needs lots of attention.  So now we have two needy fur balls. And both of them sleeping the bed.

Workout: I managed 3x’s last week even though I felt bad- two days running and one yoga day. I’m hoping now that I feel better I can start doing 4. It gets a little hard with work but that’s the goal!

It's a healthy bouncing baby!

Our 12 week sonogram was today! The ultrasound tech said everything looked great! She said the heartbeat was right where it sound be! The baby was bouncing and waving the whole time :) And the tech says right now it looks like a girl... but keep your receipts.  More pictures to come!!!!

Miracle Pillow! My new obsession!

I wrote earlier last week about buying a body pillow even though it seemed premature since I don't really have a bump yet. But... I bought one anyways and it is AMAZING! I have actually (knock on wood) slept great for 4 nights!!!!!!! I'm in heaven. My back and hips don't hurt at all. I only wake up 1x a night. I will continue sleeping with this until we get a firm mattress (which won't happen for years I'm sure). I was a little concerned where would little Stella sleep? No worries she found her spot right on top of the body pillow purring away. Turns out Oscar loves the pillow also.

He's so cute! He LOVES our new table as well. How is Jamie doing?? Jamie mentioned the other night, "I feel like the bed as gotten smaller lately." Hmm is that because we have a human size pillow is our bed? Or because we have two cats sleeping with us- one on the pillow and fat man sleeping belly up between us? Just wait until my belly gets huge!! hahah Poor Jamie! I think he's just happy I'm sleeping better because that means I'm nicer and much more helpful :)