36 Weeks

ow Far along are you: 36 weeks

Weight Gain:  Ugh 30 lbs.  Time to stop eating sweets and eating out so much. 

Maternity Clothes: Maternity tops.  Wearing more dresses and skirts.

Food Craving:  Back on my strawberry, yogurt and granola kick.

Food Aversion:  Obviously not!

How Are You Feeling:  Overall pretty good.  Busy toddler makes me slightly tired. 

How Are You Sleeping: Sleeping well.  Only waking up once during the night to use the bathroom. 

Miss Anything:  Nope.

Any Discomforts:  I do have a bruised rib or something on my right side.  Bothers me if I sleep on my right side, cough or sneeze.

Any Movement: She's still a busy one, but movements are starting to slow down bc of lack of room I think.

Symptoms:  Still my nose bleeds in the morning and occasional Braxton Hicks contractions.

Labor Signs:  No

Gender:  Girl!

Mood:  Happy 

Excited For Anything:  I have another ultrasound on Tuesday to check my amniotic fluids and Wednesday I see the Dr for routine prenatal care.  We finally got Joanna's crib setup and B's parents are picking up her dresser tomorrow from Myrtle Beach.  Her room is starting to come together. 

31 Weeks

How Far along are you: 31 weeks

Weight Gain:  20 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Maternity tops.  For my jeans I leave unbuttoned tied with a ponytail holder, but mostly live in leggings or yoga pants.

Food Craving:  Not really.

Food Aversion:  Nope.

How Are You Feeling:  Great!  

How Are You Sleeping:  Much better! 

Miss Anything:  Nope.

Any Discomforts:  I have occasional "growing pains"

Any Movement: She's little miss dancing queen.

Symptoms:  Still my nose bleeds in the morning and occasional Braxton Hicks contractions.

Labor Signs:  No

Gender:  Girl!

Mood:  Happy 

Excited For Anything:  I'm having an ultrasound on May 30th to start checking my amniotic fluids since that was the reason I was induced with Vivian.  Also, we close on our house that we sold and the house that we bought on the same day, April 2nd.    

24 Weeks and 1 Day

How Far along are you: 24 weeks and 1 day 

Weight Gain:  11 lbs.  Started at 114.6, weighed 128.8 the other day.  So, 14 pounds.

Maternity Clothes: I only wear maternity tops, no bottoms yet.

Food Craving:  I've been eating a lot of fruit lately and salads.

Food Aversion:  Nope.

How Are You Feeling:  Great! 

How Are You Sleeping:  Descent.

Miss Anything:  Nope.

Any Discomforts:  Nope.

Any Movement: Some days she's more active than otherd.

Symptoms:  Just my oh so fun nose bleeds in the mornings.

Labor Signs:  No

Gender:  Girl!

Mood:  Happy and tired

Excited For Anything:  We finally decided on a name for baby girl.  Also, Valentine's Day will be here soon.  I already have all of Vivian's goodies :)  I still need to get a gift for B :/  

22 Weeks

How Far along are you: 22 weeks.  

Weight Gain:  11 lbs.  Started at 114.6, weighed 125 yesterday thanks to my slice of pizza, garlic knot, black & white cookie, Red Robin's grilled chicken sandwhich and fries and a caramel macchiato ice cream cone from Boombalatti's.

Maternity Clothes: I only wear maternity tops, no bottoms yet.

Food Craving:  Every morning for breakfast I have two slices of cinnamon toast on whole wheat bread and every night I have strawberry yogurt with strawberries and granola.  

Food Aversion:  Nope.

How Are You Feeling:  Great! 

How Are You Sleeping:  Lots of tossing and turning lately. 

Miss Anything:  Nope.

Any Discomforts:  Nope.

Any Movement: I feel baby girl bumping around in there, especially at night.

Symptoms:  Just my oh so fun nose bleeds in the mornings.

Labor Signs:  No

Gender:  Girl!

Mood:  Happy and tired

Excited For Anything:  Our house is officially on the market!  My Mom and B think I've gone a little overboard with the cleaning, lol.  We had our first open house today and house hunting has begun.  I also have my next prenatal appointment on the 28th.

20 Weeks

How Far along are you: 20 weeks.  20 weeks with Vivian.

Weight Gain:  8 lbs.  Started at 114.6, weighed 122 the other day.

Maternity Clothes: I bought a few tops from Target the other day and they are definitely more comfortable to wear than my regular tops.  Living in my J.Crew leggings and yoga pants.

Food Craving:  Been on a orange kick this week.

Food Aversion:  Nope.

How Are You Feeling:  Great! 

How Are You Sleeping:  Much better now that I'm using my body pillow. 

Miss Anything:  Nope.

Any Discomforts:  Not too much.  Mild cramping here and there.

Any Movement:  I feel little scratches here and there still.  No big movements.  Found out I have an anterior placenta which means I will feel less kicks and movement.  I rarely felt Vivian when I was pregnant with her and that's probably why, but no one told me. 

Symptoms:  Nose bleeding in the am are back.  I've had a few Braxton Hicks.

Labor Signs:  No

Gender:  Girl!!!  At our anatomy scan, we found out she has a choriod plexus cyst.  They go away the majority of the time, but will have to meet with the high risk doctor as protocol.  Her anatomy scan was perfect otherwise.  

Mood:  Happy 

Excited For Anything:  My Mom is coming the end of the week.  Also, we are about to put our house on the matket.   Our realtor is coming on Saturday to look at it and see how much we can sell it for.  I've been a cleaning maniac...OCD overdrive!!! 

19 Weeks

How Far along are you: 19 weeks 1 day (19 weeks with Vivian)

Weight Gain:  9 lbs.  Started at 114.6, weighed 123.4 this am after eating breakfast.

Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing a few maternity tops and wearing my J.Crew leggings almost everyday

Food Cravings: Still major sweet tooth, but wanting to eat more salads. Hummus and dill dip.

Food Aversion:  Nope.

How Are You Feeling:  Great! 

How Are You Sleeping:  Much better now that I'm using my body pillow. 

Miss Anything:  Nope.

Any Discomforts:  Not too much.  

Any Movement:  I feel little scratches here and there still.  No big movements.

Symptoms:  Nose bleeding in the am are back.  I've had a few Braxton Hicks.

Labor Signs:  No

Gender:  Not yet.

Mood:  Happy 

Excited For Anything:  We find what we are having on Wednesday!  Happy New Year to us!!! 

16 Weeks

How Far along are you: 16 weeks.  My 16 week stats during 1st pregnancy.

Weight Gain:  5 lbs.  Started at 114.6, weighed in today at 119.2

Maternity Clothes: Nope, but had to use a ponytail holder around my pant button today. 

Food Cravings: Sweets, all things carb and oranges

Food Aversion:  Thankfully I no longer have trouble eating anything.  Could be a bad sign! 

How Are You Feeling:  The exhaustion is getting better.  Definitely can tell my energy is coming back.

How Are You Sleeping:  I wake up everytime B comes to bed which is anywhere between 1-2:30 am every night.  It then takes an hour or two to fall back to sleep. Not cool!

Miss Anything:  Nope.

Any Discomforts:  I had slight pain last night.  Had a scary day two Sundays ago where I had bleeding all day long.  Thought I was having a miscarriage.  Thankfully no cramping or heavy like a menstrual cycle.  Called my OB that Sunday morning to see if I needed to ho to the ER.  He told me to come in on that Monday for an ultrasound since I had neither of the above going on.    Thank the good Lord everything was fine.  Strong heartbeat of 161 and the baby was moving all around. The NP said my body is pumping so much more blood tgat a blood vessel probably just popped.  Such a HUGE relief!! 

Any Movement:  I feel little scratches here and there still.  No big movements.

Symptoms:  The occasional heart burn.  My nose bleeds have stopped.

Labor Signs:  No

Gender:  Not yet.  Find out New Year's Eve!!!

Mood:  I've been in a great mood this past week.  I think the Christmas season has put me in better spirits :)

Excited For Anything:  Christmas in a couple of weeks and of course finding out what we are having!!

38 Weeks

How far along are you: 38 weeks

Weight Gain: 137.4 this am.  Pre-pregnancy 116.4
Maternity Clothes: Some
Wedding Band: I'm now wearing it around my necklace.  I take it often to wash my hands so it was easier doing it that way.
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Still great!
Best Moment this Week:  Scheduling my induction
Movement: Yes
Food Cravings: Really wanted a Krispie Cream Donut this past week since 3 different patients brought them to us.
Labor Signs: A few contractions here and there.  Almost crampy feeling.
Symptoms: My feet are slightly swollen today because I walked a lot yesterday in flip flops
Belly Button: The top part is kinda sticking out
Mood: Anxious, Scarred, Excited
Looking Forward To: Our baby girl, Vivian Rose, being born on Friday!!!!!!

Things I will miss about being pregnant:  I will miss feeling her move and kick, I will miss feeling her have the hiccups, knowing she is with me every day.

Things I will not miss: Having to check my BS 4 times a day, watching every little thing that I eat, sleeping on my left side.

I truly cannot believe she will be here in just a few days.  We are so blessed that God has given us this gift and trusts us to take care of the little human being.  I am so happy He chose us and not anyone else to be her parents.  She is going to be so loved!  Truly one lucky little girl!!! 

Side note, I think Brody is going to miss this belly being his pillow :)

36 Weeks

How far along are you: 36 weeks.  4 weeks left!!!

Weight Gain: 137 yesterday. I didn't weigh myself this am because my feet and legs are swollen.
Maternity Clothes: Some
Wedding Band: I'm now wearing it around my necklace.  I take it often to wash my hands so it was easier doing it that way.
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Still great!
Best Moment this Week:  I had my baby shower last night with my DVC work girls
Movement: Yes
Food Cravings: I really wanted some wine last night.
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Started to fatigue more easily.  Plus, I've gone from walking to waddling
Belly Button: In
Mood: Ready for D-Day!
Looking Forward To: Seeing how she's measuring on June 11th.  I'm just ready to meet our little girl!

Baby Shower #2

Last night my work girls gave me a lovely baby shower at Elijah's restaurant downtown.  So much food was ordered and drinks were poured.  Obviously,  I had endless glasses of water!  We ordered Bruschetta, Olive and Cheese Bread, Calamari and Crab Dip to start us off.  For my main meal I had the Mixed Grill which included grilled shrimp, mahi mahi and salmon with a side of vegetable medley.  Boy was it delicious!  That was a wise decision.  

After stuffing our face it was time for me to open my gifts.  One of my best friends, Jen, got me Baby Einsteins Caterpillar and Friends Play Mat.

 Baby Einstein Play Mat

Everyone else contributed to getting me 3 months supply of diapers and wipes from Jessica Alba's company, The Honest Company.  I pick my diaper design and they my mail them to my house.  How cool is that!  The diapers and wipes are organic which is an added plus.

Diapers and Wipes 

After we got our check we walked out to the Riverfront to take a few pictures.  It was such a beautiful night!

I look like I have a Butterball Turkey under my dress, ha!  I couldn't ask for a better group of girls to work for.  I am VERY lucky!!!

 

35 Weeks

How far along are you: 35 weeks

Weight Gain: 135 before leaving for our trip
Maternity Clothes: Some
Wedding Band: I'm now wearing it around my necklace.  I take it often to wash my hands so it was easier doing it that way.
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Still great!
Best Moment this Week:  We went on a 'Babymoon' to Washington DC
Movement: Yes
Food Cravings: Pizza and candy.  The two things I can't have!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Started to fatigue more easily.  Plus, I've gone from walking to waddling
Belly Button: In
Mood: Ready for D-Day!
Looking Forward To:  I always enjoy my weekly appointments to check my amniotic fluids because I get an ultrasound each time.  I'm also ready for my June 11th appointment with Dr. Wright to see if I'll be induced since he started me on insulin on Friday to help with my fasting numbers.  Nothing like having to inject yourself with a needle when your own vacation in a public bathroom.  Thankfully, giving myself a shot is easier than pricking my finger!




33 weeks

How far along are you: 33 weeks 
Weight Gain: 134.2 this am
Maternity Clothes: Some
Wedding Band: On
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Still great!
Best Moment this Week:  I had my first baby shower on Thursday and I got to eat a piece of cake!
Movement: Yes
Food Cravings: Not too bad.  Just dessert.
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: My ankles are beginning to swell :(  Plus, my veins in my legs are taking a beating
Belly Button: In
Mood:  Ready for D-Day!
Looking Forward To:  My appointment with Dr. Wright to see how she's measuring and hopefully I will get an idea on when she will be born.

26 weeks

How Far Along Are You: 26 weeks

Weight gain:  131 this am (started at 116.6)

Maternity Clothes: A few maternity tops.

Wedding band on or off: On

Stretch Marks: Nope.

Sleep: Sleeping well overall.  Few nights here and there I wake up and unable to go back to sleep.

Best Moment This Week: BK finally felt Vivy move!  He's been scared to keep his hand of my belly, but he finally manned up and felt her :)

What I Miss:  Nothing.

Does Anyone Know?:  Everyone does now.

Movement: Yes.  Not constant movement. 

Food Cravings?: Still loving my peanut butter.

Anything making you feel blah or sick?:Nope

Gender:  GIRL!!!

Labor Signs:  No. 

Symptoms:   My nose bleeds every single morning. That's about it.

Belly button in or out?:   I have an iny-outy belly button.  I'm sure this sucker will be pocking out for sure.

Mood: Somewhat energized. 

Looking Forward To:  Hearing back from my gestational diabetes test on Monday.  

24 Weeks

How Far Along Are You: 24 weeks

Weight gain:  128.8 this am (started at 116.6).  I got sick last night so I lost a few lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Finally broke down and purchased a few maternity tops from Old Navy.

Wedding band on or off: On

Stretch Marks: Nope.

Sleep: This week I am waking up anywhere from 2 am - 4 am and not able to go back to sleep until an hour or so before my alarm goes off :(  I even got up at 4 am the other morning and ate a bowl of cereal.

Best Moment This Week: Still feeling a little movement when I'm lying down.  Not much.  She's a relaxed little one.

What I Miss:  Getting my 8 hrs of sleep.

Does Anyone Know?:  Everyone does now.

Movement: Little movement

Food Cravings?: Not much food craving this week.  

Anything making you feel blah or sick?: Something got to me last night.  I'm not sure if it was the BBQ, carrot cake or the 3 big glasses of pink lemonade that I had last night but 3 hrs after eating I was throwing up.  Not fun.  I thought I would go through this pregnancy without getting sick.  I was wrong.

Gender:  GIRL!!!

Labor Signs:  No. 

Symptoms:   My nose bleeds every single morning.  Not a full on nose bleed, but when I blow my nose it is nothing but blood.  Disgusting I know, but this has been a daily thing since January.  Doesn't do it during the day which is weird.  Plus, I've been pretty tired this week.  I think work has something to do with that one.

Belly button in or out?:   I have an iny-outy belly button.  I'm sure this sucker will be pocking out for sure.

Mood: Tired.

Looking Forward To:  I had my Dr's appointment on Wednesday, 3/13/13, and everything went well.  Her heartbeat was 154 and my iron count increased which is great.  I did not want to have to be on an iron supplement.  Also, I'm measuring where I'm suppose to be.  Overall, great report.  I go for my gestational diabetes test on 3/28/13.  Not looking forward to that.

21 weeks (almost 22 weeks)...

Got my haircut on Saturday and she cut it a little shorter than I wanted and I swear it makes my face look so much bigger!  Ugh.

How Far Along Are You: 2 weeks...I will be 22 on Wednesday.  Easier taking my pics on Sundays

Weight gain:  126.8 lbs this am.    (started at 116.6)

Maternity Clothes: No yet, but I think I may have to come to realization that it is time to make a few purchases.

Wedding band on or off: On

Stretch Marks: Nope.

Sleep: Sleeping through the night. 

Best Moment This Week: Getting her room together

What I Miss:  My occasional drink.  Sad, I know.

Does Anyone Know?:  Everyone does now.

Movement: Still just the flutter every once in a while.  The Dr. said it could be where my uterus is which could cause a delay on feeling her kick.

Food Cravings?: Graham crackers and peanut butter.  Can't get enough!!

Anything making you feel blah or sick?: Nope.

Gender:  GIRL!!!

Labor Signs:  No. 

Symptoms:   Nope.  Feeling great!

Belly button in or out?:   I have an iny-outy belly button.  I'm sure this sucker will be pocking out for sure.

Mood: Happy

Looking Forward To:  Going to Whale of a Sale on Wednesday to buy a few more clothes that are higher end.

20 Weeks...

How Far Along Are You: 20 weeks...I will be 21 on Wednesday.  Easier taking my pics on Sundays

Weight gain:  125.4 lbs this am.    (started at 116.6)

Maternity Clothes:  Not yet.  My soon-to-be mom friend, Nichole, gave me one of her belly bands this week :)

Wedding band on or off: On

Stretch Marks: Nope.

Sleep: Sleeping through the night. 

Best Moment This Week: Heard the heartbeat this past Wednesday.

What I Miss:  The way work has been lately, I miss my adult beverages.

Does Anyone Know?:  Everyone does now.

Movement:  Just the flutter every once in a while.  The Dr. said it could be where my uterus is which could cause a delay on feeling her kick.

Food Cravings?: Graham crackers and peanut butter.  Can't get enough!!

Anything making you feel blah or sick?: Nope.

Gender:  GIRL!!!

Labor Signs:  No. 

Symptoms:   Nope.  Feeling great!

Belly button in or out?:   I have an iny-outy belly button.  I'm sure this sucker will be pocking out for sure.

Mood: So happy we are pregnant

Looking Forward To:  Putting the crib together.  We painted her room today :) 

19 Weeks

How Far Along Are You: 19 weeks

Weight gain:  124.8 lbs now  (started at 116.6)

Maternity Clothes:  Not yet, but may have to purchase a belly band soon

Wedding band on or off: On

Stretch Marks: None.  I've been lathering myself with Palmer's Cream.

Sleep: I've been sleeping well lately.

Best Moment This Week: Prenatal yoga.  Not much of an exciting week.

What I Miss:  Nothing much.  Probably sleeping on my stomach.

Does Anyone Know?:  Everyone does now.

Movement:  I fill a flutter every now-and-then.  Hopefully I will start feeling something soon.  I told Brian that's when I will actually 'feel' pregnant.

Food Cravings?: Not lately

Anything making you feel blah or sick?: Nope.

Gender:  Not yet. 

Labor Signs:  No.  I would be freaked out if I did right now!

Symptoms:   No symptoms lately.  Been feeling like my old self :) 

Belly button in or out?:   I have an iny-outy belly button.  I'm sure this sucker will be pocking out for sure.

Mood: Energized.  I seem to have my energy back which helps with working out.

Looking Forward To:  Finding out the gender on Wednesday, Feb 6th!!!!

16 Weeks

How Far Along Are You: 16 weeks

Weight gain:  121.4 lbs now  (started at 116.6)

Maternity Clothes:  Thankfully, no.

Wedding band on or off: On

Stretch Marks: None.  I've been lathering myself with Palmer's Cream.

Sleep: Tossing and turning some.  There have been nights where Brian or I go sleep in the guest bedroom. 

Best Moment This Week: Prenatal yoga.  Not much of an exciting week.

What I Miss:  Still caffeine, beer and wine :(

Does Anyone Know?:  Everyone does now.

Movement:  Not yet.  My nurse said I will probably start feeling movement at 20 weeks.

Food Cravings?: Lately, I'm always in the mood to eat breakfast food.  Mainly either cereal or waffles.

Anything making you feel blah or sick?: Nope.

Gender:  Not yet.  Can't wait for that part!!

Labor Signs:  No.  I would be freaked out if I did right now!

Symptoms:   No symptoms lately.  Been feeling like my old self :) 

Belly button in or out?:   I have an iny-outy belly button.  I'm sure this sucker will be pocking out for sure.

Mood: Energized.  I seem to have my energy back which helps with working out.

Looking Forward To:  My next Doctors appointment, January 16th. 

15 Weeks

How Far Along Are You: 15 weeks

Weight gain:  4 lb, 120 lbs now  (started at 116.6)

Maternity Clothes:  Not yet.  I did have to resort to using a ponytail holder around the button of my pants today.  Ugh.

Wedding band on or off: On

Stretch Marks: None.  I've been lathering myself with Palmer's Cream.

Sleep:  Great.

Best Moment This Week: Prenatal yoga.  Not much of an exciting week.

What I Miss:  Still caffeine, beer and wine :(

Does Anyone Know?:  Everyone does now.

Movement:  Not yet.  My nurse said I will probably start feeling movement at 20 weeks.

Food Cravings?: No food cravings.  There are times that I have to make myself eat. 

Anything making you feel blah or sick?: Nope.

Gender:  Not yet.  Can't wait for that part!!

Labor Signs:  No.  I would be freaked out if I did right now!

Symptoms:  Mild cramping at times.  I guess the belly is stretching out.

Belly button in or out?:   I have an iny-outy belly button.  I'm sure this sucker will be pocking out for sure.

Mood: Happy.

Looking Forward To:  My next Doctors appointment, January 16th. 

13 weeks

This post will be brief.  Due to travel for the Christmas holiday, I was unable to do my weekly chalkboard picture. I did take a picture of me wearing my 10th grade cheerleading skirt.  Yes, you read correctly...I couldn't believe it myself.  32 years old and 3 months pregnant, I was able to barely squeeze into that teeny tiny thing.  Grant it, the skirt wasn't sitting on my hip like it was suppose to, but just underneath my boobs.  Hey, I was able to zip and button that sucker up...that's all that counts!  I have no clue if I gained any weight, I will kniw tomorrow.  I'm sure I did from all the snacking I did.  Feeling pretty normal.  To be honest, not feeling very pregnant.  Only have signs of a slight pooch.  I just look, and feel, bloated.  My next Drs appointment isn't scheduled until Jan 16th.  Hoping everything is going the way it should be!