15 Weeks!!

Is it a boy or girl what do you think?!

You can really see the bump now!

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain:

 4 pounds (probably more now)

Maternity clothes? 

Mix of both

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

100x% better :) Of the 3am potty breaks have continued but from what I heard only 1x a night is nothing!

Best moment this week: 

Having a couple days of no migraines! 

Miss Anything? 

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

Movement: 

Not yet but it’s suppose to happen soon and I can’t wait!!

Food cravings: 

Milk and I would like coffee but I tried decaf and that didn’t go over well.

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Sprite, CHICKEN

Gender: 

Prediction GIRL!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

I spoke too soon last week about the headaches. I got a major migraine Wednesday night that continued all day Thursday and came back on Saturday. Working full time with children and having a migraine is the worst thing ever. It’s not like I can stare at a computer all day I have to be entertaining 8 hours a day and deal with behavior issues. My coworker even said this week, “I can’t function working with a headache let alone a migraine with no drugs.” BUT I have been taking the vitamins and so far it seems to be helping! No heartburn or any of the other bad symptoms.

Acne is improving- AHH!! I finally feel like I don’t look like a teenager anymore.

And now I am no longer allowed to sleep on my back for the next 25 weeks... this is a really hard task. And they say you should sleep on your left side. Who can sleep on one side ALL night?! The doctor did say the baby will tell me when I need to switch positions. 

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! My whole stomach has grown! If I wear anything tight you can def. tell I look bigger- pregnant..eh like I ate too many cheeseburgers..yes!  

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

HAPPY!!! :))) And emotional at times. Seriously why does the lifetime channel even exist? I cried through TWO movies this weekend and I mean I couldn’t quit crying. I cried when I told Jamie what it was about hahah! I watched My Sister’s Keeper :( and this other one that the kids get put in foster care :( and they have to leave their kittens behind. I might cry now just thinking about it! 

Looking forward to: 

Feeling movement!!! And finding out the gender!!

Random:

Nothing happened this week that I can remember.  

Workout: 

Last week I walked 1x but like I said we were out of town and migraines. But my prenatal yoga, pilates, and strength training DVD’s came in! YAY

Reading Materials:

FINISHED Baby Bargains (LOVE) and The Birth Book (left me a little confused about my birth plan but I have plenty of time to change my mind). Still reading Belly Laughs. And just started The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook. This book is a girl power book. 

How are the furry babies doing?? 

Stella’s throne is the body pillow. Oscar has been sleeping in the car seat and the stroller. I literally couldn’t find him one day and he was sleeping in the car seat... 

On the go

This weekend we decided to check out our new stroller courtesy of some really nice friends who no longer need theirs. Of course Oscar and Stella had to check it out..

Peek a boo!

What you didn't get this for me?

I really love this new bed

Don't tell me I'm not the baby

Now that fat man is out I can enjoy the new bed.

Hahaha now we have to clean the stroller to get rid of all the cat hair!!

Nole Baby!!!!!

Thursday night we drove to Tallahassee for a conference I had all day on Friday. After the conference we bought our first baby purchase...FSU clothes!!! We drove all the way to the big bookstore (near my old apartment) and found the cutest stuff! I have never been so excited! I can't wait to put the baby in FSU gear. If it's a girl I will get her a headband with a big FSU bow :) Here are the first of many FSU items.

Just for the record our children are only allowed to go to FSU if they go to a school in the state of Florida :)

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?!