Week 17: Baby Fat

Well as of this week I am starting to show a little bit.  But really right now I just look like I've put on some pounds around the middle.  I seriously cannot wait until this baby bump starts actually looking like a baby bump!

The beginning of a bump.

I'm finally not feeling nauseous!  It's such a relief to be able to stand up without wanting to throw up.  I still find most foods unappetizing, but overall I'm feeling much better!

How far along: 17 Weeks
Total weight gain: Maybe a pound? Which puts my net loss at -4 pounds.
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but soon!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Not well. It kills my back and I wake up about every 30 minutes to try to find a more comfortable position.
Best moment this week: Not puking!
Miss Anything? Baja Blast Mountain Dew
Movement: Not yet :(
Food cravings: Muffins
Anything making you queasy or sick: Most foods..still..
Gender: Still don't know.
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms:  Headaches.  Is that common?
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Feeling some movement.

Week 16

July 18

For the past few weeks things have been mostly the same.  I'm FINALLY starting to get over my full-time morning sickness, which is awesome.  However, I'm not sleeping well so I'm tired all the time.  Last week I got to hear my baby's heartbeat for the first time.  It was amazing.  It was so fast and the doctor had a hard time finding it because it kept moving out of the way.  I was just sad that Curtis wasn't there to hear it.  I haven't felt any movement yet, but hopefully in the next couple of weeks that will change.

We've had some people ask if we've registered yet, so last weekend we went to Wichita and started a Target registry.  So far it's just stuff that we'll need for a boy or a girl.  I can't wait to find out what our little baby is so that we can start getting the fun stuff, and so that we can decide on a name for sure!

How far along: 16 Weeks
Total weight gain: At my last appointment I had actually lost five pounds..
Maternity clothes? No, but I got some cute ones :)
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I wake up constantly and I take naps whenever I can
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat (technically that was last week, but it was amazing.)
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach
Movement: No
Food cravings: Nothing
Anything making you queasy or sick: Bad smells
Gender: Don't know
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms:  Heightened sense of smell
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Feeling some movement.

Week 12

June 17

Well, today is officially week number 12!  Last Tuesday we went in for an ultrasound.  My doctor likes to schedule one early in the pregnancy to make sure we have an accurate due date and that everything is normal and that there is only one baby.  And everything was good! There is only one little one growing inside of me.  And everything is normal.  It's so precious and little, but on the screen it looked so big! We got to watch the blood circulate and the heartbeat, and the little fluttery heartbeat was so fast! But apparently it was normal and everything is good!

This is our itsy bitsy baby.

It likes to sleep with it's arm up.  I think it gets that from me.

On Tuesday night we told Curtis' parents about our little baby and then yesterday I told my dad and siblings, so now I guess everybody knows! Our family's were all very excited and we're all looking forward to the big day! December seems too far away!

How far along: 12 Weeks
Total weight gain: nada
Maternity clothes? Not yet
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Every chance I get
Best moment this week: Seeing my baby for the first time :)
Miss Anything? Excedrine.  Tylenol just does not cut it!
Movement: No
Food cravings: Water
Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything, but bananas in particular.  I just can't keep them down.
Gender: Boy or girl
Labor Signs: no

Symptoms: Just sick and tired lol
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Losing the morning sickness.

Week 9

May 30


How far along: 9 Weeks
Total weight gain: 0 lbs
Maternity clothes? No, my pants actually feel loose this week :(
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: At least 10 hours a night in order to function!
Best moment this week: I was actually able to eat a couple of times without getting sick :)
Miss Anything? Dr. Pepper. It just doesn't taste the same anymore when I steal a sip of it.  It still sounds good though.
Movement: No.  But I heard that our little guppy can respond to outside stimulants :)
Food cravings: Water lol
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still everything, but today eggs in particular.
Gender: No clue, just my intuition..
Labor Signs: huh uh

Symptoms: Still feel like throwing up about 90% of the time :(
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: My next appointment so we can schedule the first ultrasound.

Week 11

June 10

Apparently after last week my little baby has ears!  I love learning every week about the new developments that going on inside of me!

Last Friday I had a check-up and apparently everything is normal thus far and I'm healthy as a horse!  And tomorrow I get to go in for my first ultrasound! (I know I might be overdoing it with the exclamation points, but I'm so excited about everything!!!)

How far along: 11 Weeks
Total weight gain: 0 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: So much. And I nap all the time.  And I'm still exhausted..
Best moment this week: Curtis going on and on about how excited he is :)
Miss Anything? Exercise.  I've never been a hardcore exerciser, but I miss being able to stand for long periods of time and going walking.
Movement: Not yet.
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: The heat lol
Gender: Don't know.
Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: Nausea and exhaustion
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Hearing my baby's heartbeat.

Ch-ch-changes

May 23

Last Tuesday, May 14, was the most exciting/terrifying day of my life.  Let me explain.  Since the beginning of the month I have been completely exhausted all the time and I started feeling like I was going to throw up pretty much constantly.  So by Mother's Day Curtis and I were pretty sure we knew what was wrong with me.  And on Tuesday it was confirmed.  I'm pregnant!!

Of course we were both completely thrilled, but I'm also scared to death that I'm going to mess up.  I love kids, particularly babies, but what if I turn out to be a lousy mom?  It's a pretty traumatizing thought!

Anyway, this morning I had my first Dr. appointment.  They informed me that my current due date is December 30.  I met my doctor and he is really nice.  And the nurse gave me all the need to know information.  Then they tried to draw my blood for some testing.  Big mistake.  I've had some bad experiences before with needles/blood being drawn, and today was more of the same.  I was fine when she put the needle in, but my vein apparently rolled (which is a first for me) and she decided to try the other arm.  Unfortunately, when she took the needle out and removed the tourniquet the usual happened.  Everything started to go spotty and my ears started ringing..and then I blacked out.  I guess I should start telling them that if they want to take my blood they're going to have to leave the needle in permanently, because taking it out makes me sick.  Anyway, as soon as they let me lay down everything cleared back up and I was alright, just lightheaded.  Curtis said that when I blacked out it was the weirdest thing he'd ever seen.  And then when I woke up he laughed, big meanie.  So they were unable to get my blood and I have to go back tomorrow.  Should be a good time..

So far my pregnancy symptoms are constant nausea, and I mean all day every day.  It's hard to eat anything.  And I've started crying more frequently.  But that's about it.

We've decided that we're going to tell everyone about our baby on Father's Day, so I'll post this then!

How far along: 8 weeks
Total weight gain: 0 lbs
Maternity clothes? Negative! But I really like my stretchy pants right now..
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Constantly! I need about 12 hours a night..and then I want a nap by about an hour after I get up.
Best moment this week: The doctor telling me that I really was pregnant and that I was not just sick with some weird rare disease.
Miss Anything? My appetite.
Movement: I try to move as little as possible..hehehe..
Food cravings: Umm I'm craving cravings. It would be nice to eat again.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything.  This constant nausea really sucks.
Gender: I think I know..
Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: All of them.. Morning sickness, little zits, exhaustion..
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: A nap :)