How far along? 34 weeks and 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: 23.5 gained
Maternity clothes? Maternity jeans and yoga pants. Still wearing some non-maternity tops but they are getting short
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Good. Except for the getting up to pee.
Best moment this week: As selfish as this is, finding out Im not gaining too much weight and I might be able to make it to my "under 30" goal. Besides that all the showers and friends that have come to town recently and of course GETTING OUR CRIB on monday.
Have you told family and friends: Yup!
Miss Anything? Sometimes breathing is hard.
Movement: ALL THE TIME
Food cravings: Still like sweets a little too much but that is curbing.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah!
Gender prediction: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No but do have braxton hicks
Belly Button in or out? Its flatening
Wedding rings on or off? On (and still loose)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: These last couple weeks of it just being Eric and I. I know its a special time and I want to take advantage of that time. I know we just have a few weeks left of this :)
Friday, March 7, 2014
Friday, February 28, 2014
One Year Later
One year ago today I went into the hospital for my D&C. I'll never forget that day (although, life would be easier if I did). It changed me as a person and what I know about life but most of all, its made me stronger.
On Thursday (2/26) I remembered at about 5pm that this was the day one year ago I went to the doctor and didn't see a heartbeat. The sadness for that moment was temporary though, as I looked down at my very large belly.
Its crazy where a year will take you. A year ago I knew I'd probably be pregnant again by this point. I had no idea all that it would entail, the bloodwork, the accupunture, the desperation. I know in the grand scheme of things we are lucky. It takes some people much much longer. I also know its made me appreciate things more. Pregnancy has never become a pain for me, more a gift that I was given and trying to take the best possible care of.
I have about 6 weeks left until our little girl is here. I am so excited to meet her, to hold her and to know that my body was capable of nourishing such a beautiful little thing.
On Thursday (2/26) I remembered at about 5pm that this was the day one year ago I went to the doctor and didn't see a heartbeat. The sadness for that moment was temporary though, as I looked down at my very large belly.
Its crazy where a year will take you. A year ago I knew I'd probably be pregnant again by this point. I had no idea all that it would entail, the bloodwork, the accupunture, the desperation. I know in the grand scheme of things we are lucky. It takes some people much much longer. I also know its made me appreciate things more. Pregnancy has never become a pain for me, more a gift that I was given and trying to take the best possible care of.
I have about 6 weeks left until our little girl is here. I am so excited to meet her, to hold her and to know that my body was capable of nourishing such a beautiful little thing.
Friday, December 6, 2013
21 weeks 6 days
How far along? 21 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: 5-7 gaines
Maternity clothes? Maternity jeans and yoga pants. Still wearing some non-maternity tops and all non-maternity sweaters.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Good. Except for the getting up to pee.
Best moment this week: Finding out the gender last week and getting everything set for the nursery
Have you told family and friends: Yup!
Miss Anything? Being able to move stuff. It's weird but I hate having to wait for Eric to do something or move something. I probably pick up heavier things then I should but I can't help myself.
Movement: Yes. Still waiting for Eric to actually feel.
Food cravings: Really wanted chocolate covered pretzels yesterday (ate a whole bag) and trying to eat more salads.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope-- well maybe car rides
Have you started to show yet: Yes, but still also kinda look fat
Gender prediction: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On (and still loose)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Putting the nursery together and picking out a name (Eric can't seem to commit)
Total weight gain/loss: 5-7 gaines
Maternity clothes? Maternity jeans and yoga pants. Still wearing some non-maternity tops and all non-maternity sweaters.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Good. Except for the getting up to pee.
Best moment this week: Finding out the gender last week and getting everything set for the nursery
Have you told family and friends: Yup!
Miss Anything? Being able to move stuff. It's weird but I hate having to wait for Eric to do something or move something. I probably pick up heavier things then I should but I can't help myself.
Movement: Yes. Still waiting for Eric to actually feel.
Food cravings: Really wanted chocolate covered pretzels yesterday (ate a whole bag) and trying to eat more salads.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope-- well maybe car rides
Have you started to show yet: Yes, but still also kinda look fat
Gender prediction: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On (and still loose)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Putting the nursery together and picking out a name (Eric can't seem to commit)
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
18 w 3 days
How far along? 18 weeks and 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: 2-3 pounds gained
Maternity clothes? Normal pants still fit but make me look like a have a nasty muffin top so I've been wearing lots of maternity pants. Mixing in maternity and non-maternity tops. A lot of times I wear them under a non-maternity sweater.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Had some rough nights last week so I ordered a bump nest pillow
Best moment this week: I think I have felt the baby move. I'm also pretty sure the bump is becoming more notciable
Have you told family and friends: Yup!
Miss Anything? Not really.
Movement: I think so!
Food cravings: Still loving all carbs, espcially when paired with cheese. My favorite snack is a soft pretzel with white american cheese. Looking forward to peppermint season :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just when I'm really hungry in the morning.
Have you started to show yet: Starting to look more round and pregnant
Gender prediction: Still think its a girl but starting to become less sure of that Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On (and still loose)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: The bump to get bigger and to find out the gender on 11/27
Total weight gain/loss: 2-3 pounds gained
Maternity clothes? Normal pants still fit but make me look like a have a nasty muffin top so I've been wearing lots of maternity pants. Mixing in maternity and non-maternity tops. A lot of times I wear them under a non-maternity sweater.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Had some rough nights last week so I ordered a bump nest pillow
Best moment this week: I think I have felt the baby move. I'm also pretty sure the bump is becoming more notciable
Have you told family and friends: Yup!
Miss Anything? Not really.
Movement: I think so!
Food cravings: Still loving all carbs, espcially when paired with cheese. My favorite snack is a soft pretzel with white american cheese. Looking forward to peppermint season :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just when I'm really hungry in the morning.
Have you started to show yet: Starting to look more round and pregnant
Gender prediction: Still think its a girl but starting to become less sure of that Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On (and still loose)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: The bump to get bigger and to find out the gender on 11/27
Monday, November 4, 2013
Things I want to Rememer
- I found out I was pregnant on my dad's 76th birthday (8/7/13). Eric and I went to lunch with him that day and I didn't say anything
- The first person I told (besides Eric) was Morgan. We were in TJ Maxx in West Ashley
- My mom found out next. We were at lunch and I told her after she kept asking questions
- At 6 weeks I changed doctors
- At our 8 week appt we heard the heartbeat and I cried.
- I told Brie and Amy after our 8 week appt. Brie was in town and saw me get sick multiple times
- Weeks 8-9 were the worst morning sickness wise. I had one day around 8.5 weeks I couldn't get out of bed.
- My first maternity clothes were a pair of J Crew black pants. Haven't worn them since Europe.
- I threw up in all four countries we visited in Europe (England, France, Belgium and Holland). I also threw up in a tea cup on the way to France while on the Eurostar. That was not fun.
- Morning sickness started to really go away around 13 weeks, although I have had a few incidents since then.
- I am convinced I am having a girl. A lot of the old wives tales idicate that too. Especially heartbeat.
- 8 weeks: 154
- 11 weeks: 174
- 15 weeks: 150
- Around 16.5 weeks I started to show a little bit more. Still nothing drastic but you see something. I also keep thinking I feel movement.
- Eric annouced to the world that we were having a baby on our 4th wedding anniversary. It was very sweet.
- The first person I told (besides Eric) was Morgan. We were in TJ Maxx in West Ashley
- My mom found out next. We were at lunch and I told her after she kept asking questions
- At 6 weeks I changed doctors
- At our 8 week appt we heard the heartbeat and I cried.
- I told Brie and Amy after our 8 week appt. Brie was in town and saw me get sick multiple times
- Weeks 8-9 were the worst morning sickness wise. I had one day around 8.5 weeks I couldn't get out of bed.
- My first maternity clothes were a pair of J Crew black pants. Haven't worn them since Europe.
- I threw up in all four countries we visited in Europe (England, France, Belgium and Holland). I also threw up in a tea cup on the way to France while on the Eurostar. That was not fun.
- Morning sickness started to really go away around 13 weeks, although I have had a few incidents since then.
- I am convinced I am having a girl. A lot of the old wives tales idicate that too. Especially heartbeat.
- 8 weeks: 154
- 11 weeks: 174
- 15 weeks: 150
- Around 16.5 weeks I started to show a little bit more. Still nothing drastic but you see something. I also keep thinking I feel movement.
- Eric annouced to the world that we were having a baby on our 4th wedding anniversary. It was very sweet.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
15.5 Weeks
Yesterday, we went to the doctor and everything went well. We finally told some more friends and things are starting to seem more real. I've been meaning to track better what is gong on in my pregnancy but I had a fear something would go wrong as soon as I did. Now, I'm feeling better and decided to start writing things down...
How far along? 15.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: about 1-2 pounds gained
Maternity clothes? I have been buying a returning jeans like crazy. Think I finally found some good ones though. I can still fit into my stretchy jeans and loose tops. Also got some tops from Gap on sale last week and my mom bought me a super cute Michael Stars top yesterday after the doctor.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping okay. Go to bed early and wake up often to pee
Best moment this week: Going to the doctor and hearing the heartbeat. Telling more friends was also exciting.
Have you told family and friends: We've told a lot of them. Still no facebook announcement or anything.
Miss Anything? Not really. Although there was one time last week when I could have used a glass of wine.
Movement: Nope. I thought I may have felt something the other night but I think it was part of a dream.
Food cravings: Carbs. Its more that I see something (like a chocolate chip muffin in the store) and I must have it. Last night I wanted cheese dip in worst way after driving by my favorite mexican place.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Random smells--- there was something in the trash can this morning and sent me running to the toilet for the first time in weeks.
Have you started to show yet: looking chubby and maybe a little more round.
Gender prediction: I'm pretty sure it's a girl. Everyone except my neighbor Carrie and Eric thinks girl as well.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Actually having a noticeable bump instead of looking like I ate too many donuts. Feeling the baby move. Our anniversary tomorrow :)
How far along? 15.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: about 1-2 pounds gained
Maternity clothes? I have been buying a returning jeans like crazy. Think I finally found some good ones though. I can still fit into my stretchy jeans and loose tops. Also got some tops from Gap on sale last week and my mom bought me a super cute Michael Stars top yesterday after the doctor.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping okay. Go to bed early and wake up often to pee
Best moment this week: Going to the doctor and hearing the heartbeat. Telling more friends was also exciting.
Have you told family and friends: We've told a lot of them. Still no facebook announcement or anything.
Miss Anything? Not really. Although there was one time last week when I could have used a glass of wine.
Movement: Nope. I thought I may have felt something the other night but I think it was part of a dream.
Food cravings: Carbs. Its more that I see something (like a chocolate chip muffin in the store) and I must have it. Last night I wanted cheese dip in worst way after driving by my favorite mexican place.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Random smells--- there was something in the trash can this morning and sent me running to the toilet for the first time in weeks.
Have you started to show yet: looking chubby and maybe a little more round.
Gender prediction: I'm pretty sure it's a girl. Everyone except my neighbor Carrie and Eric thinks girl as well.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Actually having a noticeable bump instead of looking like I ate too many donuts. Feeling the baby move. Our anniversary tomorrow :)
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
LIfe and Death
Today is an odd day. On one hand, my best friend who was due two weeks after me had her baby this evening. On the other hand my best friend from childhood, who was due a month after my new due date, had a miscarriage today.
The two events bring up a lot a emotion. I still can't believe that my one friend is a mom. It seems like they just started dating and everything happened so quickly. I can't believe my wild woman of a friend, who would call me on Tuesday mornings to tell me where she passed out last night, is a mom. It's so so weird to me. Right now things are probably tougher because my career isn't exactly booming. I'm a little lost on what direction to take and I haven't made any money the last past two months. Eric is getting stressed and money (despite a trip to Europe) is starting to get tight. Its only compounding the stress.
The friend that had the miscarriage brings up more emotion as well, it reminds me of the sleepless nights, the crying, the sadness, the feeling of emptiness.
As I look at my stomach, I'm glad a little pooch is forming. Despite the feelings of confusion I'm happy that soon I'll know that feeling of being a mom.
The two events bring up a lot a emotion. I still can't believe that my one friend is a mom. It seems like they just started dating and everything happened so quickly. I can't believe my wild woman of a friend, who would call me on Tuesday mornings to tell me where she passed out last night, is a mom. It's so so weird to me. Right now things are probably tougher because my career isn't exactly booming. I'm a little lost on what direction to take and I haven't made any money the last past two months. Eric is getting stressed and money (despite a trip to Europe) is starting to get tight. Its only compounding the stress.
The friend that had the miscarriage brings up more emotion as well, it reminds me of the sleepless nights, the crying, the sadness, the feeling of emptiness.
As I look at my stomach, I'm glad a little pooch is forming. Despite the feelings of confusion I'm happy that soon I'll know that feeling of being a mom.
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