How far along? 21 weeks 4 days...I think. ha, I'm losing track!
Total weight gain/loss: 11lbs.
Maternity clothes? my mom bought me a pair of maternity jeans and they're a little too long for my taste so I have to take them to get hemmed. I did wear them one day though and my bump is not big enough to hold them up yet, I kept having to pull them up.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: still sleeping good.
Best moment this week: Luke saw River kicking!
Have you told family and friends: yup, everyone knows!
Movement: Yeah, usually a few times a day. Its a muted feeling...I have an anterior placenta so my doctor said I probably won't ever feel strong movement or see him rolling over or see his feet.
Food cravings: sweet potatoes, avocado and sour candies.
Anything making you queasy or sick: chemical smells still. fast movements, veggie burgers
Have you started to show yet: yup, I've popped!
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy. and I was right!!!
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody? Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: even when I'm tired and my stomach hurts from being stretched and I'm tired of eating every fews hours and get sad about gaining weight, I need to remember how precious this time is and how lucky I am.
Milestones: We bought the stroller, crib and mattress!!!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
week 20
How far along? 19 week 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: still around 118.
Maternity clothes? not yet, I have two maternity sweaters and one dress but they're all too big for now. I've ordered regular jeans in a larger size, so hopefully those work for awhile! Right now, its jcrew minnie pants and fitted tanks with open flannels or longer sweaters.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: still sleeping good. Last night was the first night I had to get up and pee every 5 mins until I fell asleep.
Best moment this week: Moo has started cuddling with my belly-laying his head on it.
Have you told family and friends: yup, everyone knows!
Movement: Yup! I started feeling him kick last week. Luke is able to feel it too and a couple times I was able to see the kicks.
Food cravings: Grapefruit soda. Pink lady apples. pineapple, Indian food, roasted potatoes, salads, water, chili.
Anything making you queasy or sick: chemical smells still. fast movements, veggie burgers
Have you started to show yet: yeah, I've got a tiny bump. its definitely bigger in the evening than in the morning.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy. and I was right!!!
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody? Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: I need to remember to eat something every couple hours even if I feel ok because it will come back to haunt me when I least expect it.
Milestones: We've registered and have the nursery all planned out!!!
Total weight gain/loss: still around 118.
Maternity clothes? not yet, I have two maternity sweaters and one dress but they're all too big for now. I've ordered regular jeans in a larger size, so hopefully those work for awhile! Right now, its jcrew minnie pants and fitted tanks with open flannels or longer sweaters.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: still sleeping good. Last night was the first night I had to get up and pee every 5 mins until I fell asleep.
Best moment this week: Moo has started cuddling with my belly-laying his head on it.
Have you told family and friends: yup, everyone knows!
Movement: Yup! I started feeling him kick last week. Luke is able to feel it too and a couple times I was able to see the kicks.
Food cravings: Grapefruit soda. Pink lady apples. pineapple, Indian food, roasted potatoes, salads, water, chili.
Anything making you queasy or sick: chemical smells still. fast movements, veggie burgers
Have you started to show yet: yeah, I've got a tiny bump. its definitely bigger in the evening than in the morning.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy. and I was right!!!
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody? Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: I need to remember to eat something every couple hours even if I feel ok because it will come back to haunt me when I least expect it.
Milestones: We've registered and have the nursery all planned out!!!
Friday, September 13, 2013
week 17
How far along? 16weeks 5 days.
Total weight gain/loss: my scale says 2 lbs...the doctors scale says 5lbs. not sure which is right, either way I'm between 114-119
Maternity clothes? not wearing any yet but I did just order some-a few dresses, a pair of black matte leggings, a couple sweaters and a couple tops. I did buy a pair of maternity jeans but they were waaaaay too big, so back they go.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: still sleeping good. I've built my pillow fort around myself and it keeps me comfy all night.
Best moment this week: finding out that we're having a boy!!!
Have you told family and friends: yup, everyone knows!
Movement: I don't think so. Sometimes I wonder if the flutters I feel are him or just gas...probably gas. :)
Food cravings: I've back to eating my normal diet of fresh, healthy foods and I am sooooooo happy!!! I've been craving strawberries, pineapple, brussel sprouts, salad and avocado with liquid aminos and sirachia!
Anything making you queasy or sick: too strong of chemical smells, dog poop and still quick movements.
Have you started to show yet: yes, finally. though its still small and almost gone in the morning. at night its pretty pronounced.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy. and I was right!!!
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: running without super supportive sports bras is not a good idea.
Milestones: We found out its a boy and have his name finalized!!!
Total weight gain/loss: my scale says 2 lbs...the doctors scale says 5lbs. not sure which is right, either way I'm between 114-119
Maternity clothes? not wearing any yet but I did just order some-a few dresses, a pair of black matte leggings, a couple sweaters and a couple tops. I did buy a pair of maternity jeans but they were waaaaay too big, so back they go.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: still sleeping good. I've built my pillow fort around myself and it keeps me comfy all night.
Best moment this week: finding out that we're having a boy!!!
Have you told family and friends: yup, everyone knows!
Movement: I don't think so. Sometimes I wonder if the flutters I feel are him or just gas...probably gas. :)
Food cravings: I've back to eating my normal diet of fresh, healthy foods and I am sooooooo happy!!! I've been craving strawberries, pineapple, brussel sprouts, salad and avocado with liquid aminos and sirachia!
Anything making you queasy or sick: too strong of chemical smells, dog poop and still quick movements.
Have you started to show yet: yes, finally. though its still small and almost gone in the morning. at night its pretty pronounced.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy. and I was right!!!
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: running without super supportive sports bras is not a good idea.
Milestones: We found out its a boy and have his name finalized!!!
Sunday, August 4, 2013
creeping towards the second trimester!!!
Again, not much is going on with the babe. I'm slowly creeping towards the second trimester and I can feel it, thank god!
The morning (but actually evening) sickness is getting better and I'm not feeling as tired, though I thankfully never felt tired enough to sleep my days away, I would have hated that!
Our next appt is August 14 so I'm counting down the days. I know all is fine, but its nerve wracking not knowing for absolute certainty. I just want to see him/her and hear the heartbeat and I'll stop with all the what ifs.
One exciting thing that has happened that in part was due to the little one, was that we found and bought a house!! We had been looking but hadn't found anything promising and talked it over and decided we could have a baby in our apartment and make it work and be happy. We love living downtown and it allows us to have one car, so we content staying here. That is until our realtor sent us a house and said look at it and get back to me asap.
I knew the moment I saw the house that it was our house, we went to a viewing and put in an offer the next morning!!! We move in on August 31st and we cannot wait!!!!
I'm so excited to decorate and set up our home and eventually get started on the nursery!!
Thats about it for now, so on to the survey!!
How far along? 10 weeks 4 days (according to my last period) 11weeks (according to what the babe measured and what I think is correct)
Total weight gain/loss: staying steady at 112, except when I'm bloated then its 114.
Maternity clothes? not yet but I did buy a super cute sweater from ASOS but only because it was on super sale.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: back to being good. though once I wake up to feed Monty at 6, its impossible for me to go back to sleep.
Best moment this week: my mom, sister and niece coming down yesterday to hang out with me and do a little shopping.
Have you told family and friends: most everyone knows, though we haven't gone public as far as social media outlets.
Movement: Too early.
Food cravings: all I seem to eat is Indian food, chipotle, french fries and iced coffee.
Anything making you queasy or sick: veggies are still a no go, which is sad because I miss them. and lemonade, I was craving it, bought it, drank it, threw it up.
Have you started to show yet: only when bloated.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy.
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: I have to eat by 5-6 or I get sick and sometimes a hug is the best medicine.
Milestones: my boobs finally got a little bigger, though not by much. I don't mind because I don't want to buy new bras.
The morning (but actually evening) sickness is getting better and I'm not feeling as tired, though I thankfully never felt tired enough to sleep my days away, I would have hated that!
Our next appt is August 14 so I'm counting down the days. I know all is fine, but its nerve wracking not knowing for absolute certainty. I just want to see him/her and hear the heartbeat and I'll stop with all the what ifs.
One exciting thing that has happened that in part was due to the little one, was that we found and bought a house!! We had been looking but hadn't found anything promising and talked it over and decided we could have a baby in our apartment and make it work and be happy. We love living downtown and it allows us to have one car, so we content staying here. That is until our realtor sent us a house and said look at it and get back to me asap.
I knew the moment I saw the house that it was our house, we went to a viewing and put in an offer the next morning!!! We move in on August 31st and we cannot wait!!!!
I'm so excited to decorate and set up our home and eventually get started on the nursery!!
Thats about it for now, so on to the survey!!
How far along? 10 weeks 4 days (according to my last period) 11weeks (according to what the babe measured and what I think is correct)
Total weight gain/loss: staying steady at 112, except when I'm bloated then its 114.
Maternity clothes? not yet but I did buy a super cute sweater from ASOS but only because it was on super sale.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: back to being good. though once I wake up to feed Monty at 6, its impossible for me to go back to sleep.
Best moment this week: my mom, sister and niece coming down yesterday to hang out with me and do a little shopping.
Have you told family and friends: most everyone knows, though we haven't gone public as far as social media outlets.
Movement: Too early.
Food cravings: all I seem to eat is Indian food, chipotle, french fries and iced coffee.
Anything making you queasy or sick: veggies are still a no go, which is sad because I miss them. and lemonade, I was craving it, bought it, drank it, threw it up.
Have you started to show yet: only when bloated.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy.
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: I have to eat by 5-6 or I get sick and sometimes a hug is the best medicine.
Milestones: my boobs finally got a little bigger, though not by much. I don't mind because I don't want to buy new bras.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Not much has been happening in regards to the baby since its still pretty early so I haven't had much to update about in that aspect of our life. We have our first appointment on July 17th so hopefully then we'll have heard the heartbeat and had an ultrasound and I'll have more to talk about and feel more comfortable sharing with the rest of my family!
For now I'm just going to update the survey though I'm sure its going to be quite similar to the last.
How far along? 6 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: staying steady at 112.
Maternity clothes? not yet but I have been living in leggings for the most part because of stupid bloat.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: sleep has got a bit hard, my abs are so tender when I lay down that I find it hard to get in a comfortable position.
Best moment this week: morning sickness going away and being able to run/workout again!!!
Have you told family and friends: I've kept my mouth shut since we told the people we wanted to tell. I can't say the same for Luke and his parents...ugh.
Movement: Too early.
Food cravings: the other day it was pizza and french fries. luckily, that has stopped. now its popsicles, apples, pickles and veggie sausage patties.
Anything making you queasy or sick: the smell of trash. car rides.
Have you started to show yet: only when bloated.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy.
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: My stomach can not handle iron in prenatals and I can't go two weeks without acupuncture.
Milestones: having morning sickness and getting through/over it.
For now I'm just going to update the survey though I'm sure its going to be quite similar to the last.
How far along? 6 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: staying steady at 112.
Maternity clothes? not yet but I have been living in leggings for the most part because of stupid bloat.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: sleep has got a bit hard, my abs are so tender when I lay down that I find it hard to get in a comfortable position.
Best moment this week: morning sickness going away and being able to run/workout again!!!
Have you told family and friends: I've kept my mouth shut since we told the people we wanted to tell. I can't say the same for Luke and his parents...ugh.
Movement: Too early.
Food cravings: the other day it was pizza and french fries. luckily, that has stopped. now its popsicles, apples, pickles and veggie sausage patties.
Anything making you queasy or sick: the smell of trash. car rides.
Have you started to show yet: only when bloated.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy.
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: My stomach can not handle iron in prenatals and I can't go two weeks without acupuncture.
Milestones: having morning sickness and getting through/over it.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Baby Sedmak
Well, it finally happened! We're pregnant.
After 5 months of trying and feeling lost and confused, we finally did it!
Those five months of trying were filled with anger, frustration, questions, confusion, feeling lost and then towards the end acceptance and realizing this could go on for awhile.
We have family history that allowed us to get a few tests done and get an appointment with a fertility doctor and actually had our appointment scheduled for yesterday...we found out we were pregnant on Sunday, after we had gone for testing on Friday!! Gah, its funny how things work sometimes.
Needless to say, I cancelled the fertility appointment and we still haven't received the results from this round of testing.
Without going into it too much, we tried so many suggestions we read on blogs and forums and honestly, we both believe that it was acupuncture that was the life saver.
I go for my third appointment tomorrow and plan on going once a week all through the pregnancy.
The place I go to is amazing and works on a sliding scale structure, meaning you pay what you can afford based on how often/long you plan on doing acupuncture.
This is so great because it allows me and others like me, to be able to afford a treatment that would normally be triple what I pay!
I didn't even think I was pregnant, all week I had been feeling like I was going to get my period and I was ready for it. I had a pity party in the morning one day and then after that, I went about my normal life. I wasn't thinking about it too much and was just waiting for my period.
I woke up Saturday and decided to test just in case, since the next day was Father's Day. I didn't expect two lines to show up at all, but they did!
I ran in and showed Luke, he said the line was faint and that he was tired. He went back to sleep (it was 6 am) and I grabbed Monty and we went over the river to Kroger for a digital test.
I made myself coffee and breakfast and watched a few episodes of Pretty Little Liars and then took the digital test and within two seconds, it read PREGNANT.
Again, I ran in and told Luke. This time he believed it but I didn't. I still felt like I was going to get my period and didn't want to get my hopes up.
But my period still hasn't come, so I finally believe it.
We haven't told many people as of right now, just our parents, siblings and their significant others and three friends.
We're planning on not telling anyone else until after our first appointment which isn't until July 22nd when I'll be at 8 weeks.
Right now, we're just living life like normal.
I still go on long runs, go to the gym, take barre and yoga classes and drink coffee.
Luke is working a lot and working hard.
We're going to San Diego on Monday for a week and plan on taking a couple more mini trips over the summer.
We know life is going to change in the future but right now is not the time.
I haven't taken any baby bump photos, because there is no bump, but I plan to when there is one.
For now, I'm just going to do these little surveys, so here is the first!
How far along? 4 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: none. still between 110-112 daily.
Maternity clothes? not yet.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: my sleeping patterns are still the same, going to bed around 10 or 11, waking up at 6 to feed Monty and then again at 7 to walk him.
Best moment this week: not getting my period!
Have you told family and friends: Yes, just our parents, siblings and select friends.
Movement: Too early. But I do feel little flutters every once in awhile, not the baby obviously.
Food cravings: salad and fruit but thats normally all I eat in the summer anyways.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope.
Have you started to show yet: nope.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy.
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: Drink lots of water and slather on shea butter and rose hip oil!
Milestones: actually conceiving! it took 5 months!
After 5 months of trying and feeling lost and confused, we finally did it!
Those five months of trying were filled with anger, frustration, questions, confusion, feeling lost and then towards the end acceptance and realizing this could go on for awhile.
We have family history that allowed us to get a few tests done and get an appointment with a fertility doctor and actually had our appointment scheduled for yesterday...we found out we were pregnant on Sunday, after we had gone for testing on Friday!! Gah, its funny how things work sometimes.
Needless to say, I cancelled the fertility appointment and we still haven't received the results from this round of testing.
Without going into it too much, we tried so many suggestions we read on blogs and forums and honestly, we both believe that it was acupuncture that was the life saver.
I go for my third appointment tomorrow and plan on going once a week all through the pregnancy.
The place I go to is amazing and works on a sliding scale structure, meaning you pay what you can afford based on how often/long you plan on doing acupuncture.
This is so great because it allows me and others like me, to be able to afford a treatment that would normally be triple what I pay!
I didn't even think I was pregnant, all week I had been feeling like I was going to get my period and I was ready for it. I had a pity party in the morning one day and then after that, I went about my normal life. I wasn't thinking about it too much and was just waiting for my period.
I woke up Saturday and decided to test just in case, since the next day was Father's Day. I didn't expect two lines to show up at all, but they did!
I ran in and showed Luke, he said the line was faint and that he was tired. He went back to sleep (it was 6 am) and I grabbed Monty and we went over the river to Kroger for a digital test.
I made myself coffee and breakfast and watched a few episodes of Pretty Little Liars and then took the digital test and within two seconds, it read PREGNANT.
Again, I ran in and told Luke. This time he believed it but I didn't. I still felt like I was going to get my period and didn't want to get my hopes up.
But my period still hasn't come, so I finally believe it.
We haven't told many people as of right now, just our parents, siblings and their significant others and three friends.
We're planning on not telling anyone else until after our first appointment which isn't until July 22nd when I'll be at 8 weeks.
Right now, we're just living life like normal.
I still go on long runs, go to the gym, take barre and yoga classes and drink coffee.
Luke is working a lot and working hard.
We're going to San Diego on Monday for a week and plan on taking a couple more mini trips over the summer.
We know life is going to change in the future but right now is not the time.
I haven't taken any baby bump photos, because there is no bump, but I plan to when there is one.
For now, I'm just going to do these little surveys, so here is the first!
How far along? 4 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: none. still between 110-112 daily.
Maternity clothes? not yet.
Stretch marks? nope.
Sleep: my sleeping patterns are still the same, going to bed around 10 or 11, waking up at 6 to feed Monty and then again at 7 to walk him.
Best moment this week: not getting my period!
Have you told family and friends: Yes, just our parents, siblings and select friends.
Movement: Too early. But I do feel little flutters every once in awhile, not the baby obviously.
Food cravings: salad and fruit but thats normally all I eat in the summer anyways.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope.
Have you started to show yet: nope.
Leakage: no.
Gender prediction: Boy.
Labor Signs: No. Too early.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Weekly Wisdom: Drink lots of water and slather on shea butter and rose hip oil!
Milestones: actually conceiving! it took 5 months!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
A new month
Its been awhile since my last baby post. Things have changed a bit for me and how I feel about blogging all of this before it actually happens.
I got a little discouraged sharing some things and have decided to keep specifics to myself until the time is right, so no pregnancy announcement, gender or name reveal until I get back to being comfortable sharing this very special first experience with anyone other than Luke. I only get to be pregnant and have our first child once and I don't want any of the specialness of the experience taken away. So when the time is right, I'll post more and more often.
Unfortunately, the time is not right, yet.
It was a very hard experience to have and after having a quick pity party in the morning, Luke turned the day into a day of fun-we went on a walk, made lunch, went shopping, lazed around a bit, walked to dinner and then went to an arcade. It was a day of not thinking about babies, money, job hunting, the rest of our usual stresses or anyone else but ourselves.
Its a new month now and I'm trying to stay positive and believe that this month is our month.
I got a little discouraged sharing some things and have decided to keep specifics to myself until the time is right, so no pregnancy announcement, gender or name reveal until I get back to being comfortable sharing this very special first experience with anyone other than Luke. I only get to be pregnant and have our first child once and I don't want any of the specialness of the experience taken away. So when the time is right, I'll post more and more often.
Unfortunately, the time is not right, yet.
It was a very hard experience to have and after having a quick pity party in the morning, Luke turned the day into a day of fun-we went on a walk, made lunch, went shopping, lazed around a bit, walked to dinner and then went to an arcade. It was a day of not thinking about babies, money, job hunting, the rest of our usual stresses or anyone else but ourselves.
Its a new month now and I'm trying to stay positive and believe that this month is our month.
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