Week 19

So right now as I sit at my computer, I am currently 19 weeks and 6 days pregnant! Yes, tomorrow, I enter the HALF WAY MARK!!!! FINALLY!!!!!

Last Wednesday around 2:00pm to be exact, I was having horrible lower abdomen pains. I literally thought I might die. I had read while back when I first found out I was pregnant about round ligament pain and thought that was maybe the problem. Either that or I was having monsterous gas pains- EWE! Luckily it wasn't the latter problem :) Anyway, I haven't been one of those pregnant women who reads about everything and becomes a hypochondriac and freaks myself out about pains. Thank goodness for Google! Turns out that it was just the uterus stretching to make room for baby. Even though I think it's gross to think about the baby is supposed to double in size over the next few weeks, so it's wasn't big enough to move around in there!

That night, while in my leftover numbing pain, I REALLY felt the baby moving for the first time and alot too! It's amazing to me that something that feels like gas bubbles is infact baby's first movements. I wonder what an elbow into the rib will feel like :) All of the wonderful things to come I suppose. Ever since that day, I have been feeling the baby move more and more throughout the days!

Tomorrow, we have the 20 week ultrasound. We FINALLY get to see what has been making me so sick in there for the past 5 months and I can't wait! I am feeling better now. Back to about 90%, but I'm afraid if I say 100% then i'll get sick again. I have come a long way in about 4 days. My hunger is a little more manageable and sleep is too. It's just finding things to eat that sound good. I still have not had any cravings what so ever. Good or bad thing, who knows!!

I still have no picture to post, but after saturday, I will a lot! I do have a visible bump now that is growing bigger by the day. After the stretching took place last week, that is right when i really popped! Here are the 19 week updates, stay tuned this weekend for pictures!

How far along: 19.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far as of last week, but I weighed myself this morning and there was about 4 additional pounds on there.
Maternity clothes: wearing my jeans all the time and some striped shirts I bought. It's hard to find things that I like though.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Alright, nothing to write home about sadly.

Best moment this week: feeling the baby and feeling almost 100% again.
Missing Anything: Sleep.
Movement: alot this week.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: nope.
Gender prediction: No idea.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: happy, most of the day!
Looking forward to: Finding out whether the baby is a boy or girl :)
Baby's Size: 6" from head to bottom, size of a large heirloom tomato.
Development: Baby can now hear my voice and others as well :) Everything is proportionate and the brain is designating the specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision and touch!

Week 18

4.5 MONTHS and trucking along. Not too much to report today sadly, but I will post a bump picture next week since there will be something more to show!! Granted the tummy isn't not sticking out this much in person yet, but it is there. I always look slightly larger after I eat something!

How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far as of last week, maybe more?
Maternity clothes: Nothing new from last week. Will be buying some shirts shortly though.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: I've been waking up in the morning with a really sore back from tossing and turning all night. I finally got a body pillow and sleep has been better. Mike however hates the pillow!

Best moment this week: reaching 4.5 months.
Missing Anything: Sleep. Feeling not sick.
Movement: Feeling small flutters here and there, but no definite all the time movement.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: nope.
Gender prediction: No idea.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: a little moody from not sleeping well.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby more.
Baby's Size: A Bell pepper, 5.5" Long.
Development: Baby's skeleton is changing from cartilage to bone and sweat glands are developing.

Week 17

WOW, almost half way there! I really can't believe that we are only about 5 more months away from meeting this little baby that I have only been thinking about since I was old enough to want to become a mommy!

I had my 17 week appointment this past Tuesday morning. Mike had to work so I went by myself since it wasn't anything important. This time they asked me if I wanted the genetic testing done, since it's usually at this point in the pregnancy that happens. After speaking with alot of people about it, some wanting to know if their babies were going to have any problems and some that just didn't want to know altogether because either way it wasn't going to matter, I declined the test.

Mike and I don't believe in abortion. If this baby ends up having special needs or is perfectly normal, either way, it's going to be loved more than anything else that we have ever done in our entire lives. No matter how much you prepare, i don't think that any book or article or research one can do can fully prepare you for your children. They are who they are and will be who they will be! Nothing can make me change my mind about that!

I got to hear the baby's heart beat again :) It was strong at 140, 20 beats less per minute this time around. Everything was as it should be! This midwife said that the baby is hidden somewhat in there because I have such a long torso, so I won't look as big so soon? Hmmm, maybe that's why I am not really showing at all yet? Oh by the way, she thinks that it might be a boy :) Mike was SO EXCITED when I told him that! But he will be happy with whatever God blesses us with of course!

I made the gender ultrasound appointment for November 17th at 9:15am... Mike will be there for this one! We can't wait to find out whether the baby is a boy or girl! They are already named, it will just be nice to attach it to them :) and then comes the fun BBQ with our families that saturday after to announce what we are having! That's going to be the best week ever! Thanksgiving will only be 5 DAYS after that! Ugh, best timing and best time of the year in my opinion. Then I can really plan everything!! YAY! Ok, pregnancy update time:

How far along: 17 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far.
Maternity clothes: Finally got some jeans, khaki's and a really cute sweater for fall!! Sadly I am not able to fit the jeans very well. they are falling off of me.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: alright.

Best moment this week: feeling better each day. Making the gender appt.
Missing Anything: Being able to eat turkey sandwiches whenever I want.
Movement: Feeling the baby move! Can't wait until Mike can feel it too!
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: nope.
Gender prediction: I'm done guessing. only 3 short weeks away!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby more.
Baby's Size: A Turnip, 5" long.
Development: Baby's skeleton is changing from cartilage to bone and sweat glands are developing.

Week 16

Hello Blogland.

This week hasn't been overly monumental. Just another day in the life of a pregnant lady! So here is week 15 updates: Oh and I'm adding baby stats too!

How far along: 16.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far.
Maternity clothes: still rocking the belly bands with my pants.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Just okay. nothing special.

Best moment this week: Having more good days than bad! But still feeling a little sick at night.
Missing Anything: Feeling 100%.
Movement: Friday night I think I felt some flutters. Felt like a goldfish in there, ha.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: not yet....
Gender prediction: I have not a clue.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy
Looking forward to: Hearing the heart beat again :)
Baby's Size: As big as an avocado.

Week 15

Goodmorning.....

Just got back from the dentist and NO CAVITIES, YAY!!! I have really pretty teeth, per my dentist! Anywho, onto more important things.

Baby Girl Nursery Ideas:
Generally the same as the boys, but different color schemes. I am going to re-add a couple pics!



There are a few different options for the fabrics that I am thinking of:






Option #2:
To do a light pink, navy blue and white theme... I haven't found any fabrics that I overly love yet for that option so that will have to wait for another day!!

Pregnancy Update:

How far along: 15.5 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: maybe 4 lbs? Haven't weighed myself since saturday.
Maternity clothes: Last week I bought leggings and a really cute black shirt with beading around the neckline.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Ok. I am now waking up to a stuffy nose in the mornings. I have read that's common.

Best moment this week: Feeling the nausea start to taper off finally. I am really only sick, if at all at night now! YAY!
Missing Anything: Exercise.. I have been so lazy/ not feeling good. Time to get back on the wagon!
Movement: nothing yet. Hopefully this week. Between 16-20 is when you can start to feel the baby move.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: no. I still look like I ate too many donuts after a meal.
Gender prediction: Oh who knows... I just am praying for a healthy baby!
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy
Looking forward to: My Dr. appt next week to hear the baby's heartbeat again and hopefully feeling this little thing move for the first time!!

Week 14

Ok, time now is really starting to go quicker than it originally did the first 10 weeks. I can remember thinking to myself right around week 6 and not being able to see the Dr. until week 8 for my first appointment that it is taking forever to reach only 8 weeks. I then subsequently thought the same exact thing about my 12 week appointment too! now that I am almost to my 15 week mark, holy cow, it's starting to go faster, but this is week 14. we'll get to 15 weeks soon enough!

I have made the decision about everything pretty much for the nursery- I think!! I am still thinking that its going to be a girl, but if it's a boy, I am already prepared for what will happen decor-wise in his room!! Here are the boy ideas I have come up with. Let me give a preliminary explanation as to why I choose the fabrics I did!

1. Because they are Amy Butler fabrics and I LOVE the bright colors. they make me smile, A LOT!
2. I wanted something different and unique, even thought it's not the most overly masculine colors, they are still boy colors.

Here we go with Baby Boy nursery Ideas:


Crib:

Dresser:

Just a white painted one that we are taking from our room to double as a dresser/ changing table combo!

Rocker:

A slipcovered rocker and matching ottoman. This color is a very light green, but I don't know if that will go better than the off-white color. We will have to see.

Fabrics:





























Area Rug: Dash & Albert

I also wanted to have either the Light blue/ aqua drapery panels or a roman shade made for the window. I am not too sure about wall decor just yet since we are in a rental and I really do, but don't want to repaint the walls. I am thinking some type of initials though. Anything with a monogram I LOVE!! Maybe some wall shelves for display and a book rack for ready to my little babe. Ok..... on to the

Pregnancy updates:

How far along: 14 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs total since weighing myself this week!
Maternity clothes: Just the tummy tubes. I am pretty sure that I need to go out and buy some shirts though.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: Still bathroom breaking and rolling onto the stomach, poor little squished baby.

Best moment this week: Finally feeling a "little" better, but not enough to not take medicine for the nausea.
Missing Anything: nope.
Movement: not yet. they say maybe around week 15. I might have felt something yesterday, but wouldn't know it yet.
Food cravings: no.
Started showing yet: not really. Only after I eat a meal. I think within the next couple weeks there will be something there though.
Gender prediction: Not too sure anymore. My tummy is sitting a little low.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Happy or tired.
Looking forward to: a little belly and ordering baby furniture!

Week 13

Yes, folks I have just about made it out of the 1st official trimester of my 1st pregnancy. To say that this has been easy would, of course be a lie, but I do realize that it also could be A LOT worse. I am thankful that it hasn't been worse. This week the most memorable thing that has happened this week was baby furniture shopping. How do you decide what is going to be good. I know what I like, but what I like and what I want to spend are two completely different things. I think that these are the 2 cribs I am in between right now. I like completely different things about them, but can't decide which I like best:





Lucky for me I have plenty of time to pick everything out since the baby won't be here for another 6 months! I have picked out other things too already, but since I am about 2 weeks behind in my posting, I will do my weekly update for yall and move onto the next 2 weeks :)

Pregnancy updates:

How far along: 13 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Still only up 1 lb from last week.
Maternity clothes: I bough 2 tummy tubes from motherhood maternity.

Stretch marks: none.
Sleep: alright. I have noticed that I am a roller. I some how always end up on my back or stomach.

Best moment this week: Starting to look at baby furniture.
Missing Anything: not really.
Movement: not yet.
Food cravings: nothing, but I am able to eat chicken again, Praise the Lord!
Started showing yet: nope. Still look like I ate too many doughnuts, ha.
Gender prediction: Girl.. Only because I am still sick and my complexion isn't clear at all. They say with boys your skin is beautiful and flawless, we'll see.
Labor signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In!
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or moody: Pretty Happy!
Looking forward to: a little belly and hearing the heartbeat again!