Feeling you move!

This was a very special week in my pregnancy. First, I got to hear your beautiful heart beating once again. 155 BPM! Your heart rate has been fast this entire pregnancy. Not sure if I believe in the myths though ;) 

I felt you move for the first time last Wednesday (March 21). I was sitting at my desk at work and felt three fast but very noticeable flutters. Now that I know what you feel like in there, I notice you moving all the time. I even pressed on my stomach the other night and felt you! So unbelievably amazing!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for your Daddy to feel you move for the first time. So far, every time he tries and puts his hands on my belly you stop. These are the most happiest times of our lives. We can't wait to see you again this Friday! 

How far along? 17 weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain: 3-4 lbs

Maternity clothes?  Yes. Finally got all of the clothes washed and put away. Still need to get a few items but truly blessed with what I have now. 

Stretch marks? Not yet...I still have a feeling they're coming though. If heredity has anything to do with it I'm in for it! 

Sleep: Sleeping ok. Been tossing and turning a lot lately. Can't seem to get comfortable. I know...I know...it's only going to get worse. I've been having some crazy dreams lately. Very vivid! Last night I dreamt that my friend Chris was taking me on this insane joy ride over the dames point bridge and had to be going 200 MPH. Who knows????

Best moment this week: Two wonderful moments this week: hearing your strong and fast heart beating again and feeling you officially move for the first time. 

Miss Anything?  Not really. I am enjoying pregnancy so much. 

Movement: Yes! Yes! Yes! Still trying to get Daddy to feel for the first time. 

Food cravings: Still candy but that's slacked off a bit this week. I can tell my appetite is picking up though. I craved birthday cake so bad the other day. Not just any kind of birthday cake...chocolate with buttercream icing! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing at all. 

Gender: ?????????? We'll know very very soon!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Starting to actually "feel" pregnant, sleeping uncomfortably, belly is growing, boobs are still growing (not sure how much more they can grow haha), nose has been stuffy, can't seem to regulate my temperature while trying to seep, can't get it cold enough! 

Belly Button in or out? Innie

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy...busy but very very happy. 

Looking forward to: Finding out if you are a boy or girl!!!  

4 Months!

This entry is somewhat short. My allergies are in full force this week. The pollen has been so terrible. We need about a week's worth of  torrential downpours in order to get rid of it all. Despite the allergies...I am enjoying this pregnancy so very much. Can't wait to see all of the family in a couple of weeks for Easter. 

How far along? 16 weeks, 3 days   

Total weight gain: Honestly, every time I step on the scale it says something different. I'll know for sure after my Dr. appointment tomorrow. I'd say 2-3 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Yes - thanks to Katie and others, I have enough maternity clothes for 3-4 pregnant ladies. So thankful. Old clothes are history as of right now. I just have to find a place to put everything. 

Stretch marks? No  

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good except for a couple of strange nightmares i've had this week. Must have a lot on my mind...

Best moment this week: Scheduling our appointment to find out if you're a boy or girl and getting to spend some much needed time with your Aunt Kaite and cousin Tyler. 

Miss Anything? Missing my brother so much already. He deployed overseas this week. Counting down the days till he is home. Can't wait for our precious baby to meet Uncle Davo.  

Movement: I think i'm occasionally feeling small flutters here and there. Can't wait till I actually feel that big "kick" for the first time. Also can't wait for Daddy to be able to feel you too! 

Food cravings: Candy. Candy. and More Candy. I used to be pretty good with moderation...not anymore. I can't get enough candy. Especially all things cinnamon, gummy or sour. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Seeing a real human black lung this weekend at Body Worlds with Katie made me sick to my stomach. It was the strangest thing because I am not easily grossed out. 

Gender: We have our gender appointment scheduled. We're making a special day of it. Can't wait to see our baby again. 

Labor Signs: No 

Symptoms: Still feeling very good. The pollen has decided to wreck havoc on my allergies this week so I have been battling a very stuffy nose and sore throat. I refuse to take anything for it unless absolutely necessary so i've been drinking tons of fluids and sleeping with the humidifier. I've heard sleeping with w humidifier is a good thing to do even when your not sick. Its supposed to help with your breathing while pregnant, keeps the temperature nice and cool, and moisturizes your skin also which is good for trying to prevent stretch marks. 

Belly Button in or out? Innie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to:  Doctor's appointment tomorrow (Daddy can't come because he's having some much needed fun doing what he loves to do...hunt), Getting all of these maternity clothes organized and finally getting some relief from these allergies. 

Our little naval orange

Hello crazy emotions and extreme sensitivity! I'm not sure where you came from, but you definitely made your appearance known this week. The sensitivity is quite hilarious because normally it takes a lot for things to get to me. People need to be careful with what they say or how they act around this hormonal Mama! Seriously though, we're thankful for the not so glamorous moments of this pregnancy just as much as the glamorous ones. It makes me feel like things are right on track if that makes sense. We're anxiously awaiting the first time we feel you move. I must put my hands on my stomach 50 times a day or more trying to feel you in there. From the way you were moving in our last ultrasound I should have felt you 3 weeks ago! :) Your Daddy gets all nervous when I touch my stomach saying "leave the baby alone in there". He's overly protective already. I've been trying to warn all of the family in advance. 

How far along? 15 weeks, 2 days  

Total weight gain: i'd say about 1 1/2 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Just a pair of jeans and one top so far. Much more comfortable than trying to suffer through regular clothes. I need to get some more work pants. I am all about comfort these days. 

Stretch marks? Not yet...I am currently in love with my Nivea lotion. 

Sleep: Sleeping well. Randy wishes he had a pregnancy pillow. He steals mine whenever he can. 

Best moment this week: Putting on those marvelous maternity jeans for the first time...so comfortable and such a relief. 

Miss Anything? Missing all of the family this week...yet another side effect of these crazy 15 week emotions.   

Movement: Thought I felt a small flutter the other night but i'm not counting it as movement. Anxiously waiting though...

Food cravings: My weird cinnamon fixation is still in full swing. I thought I would try out something else besides Big Red gum and Altoids and bought a bag of cinnamon Jolly Ranchers...big mistake. Yuck! A couple of other things I've just had to have is BBQ fritos and raisin bread. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, still blessed. 

Gender: Just a couple more weeks till we find out...your Daddy can hardly wait another second. 

Labor Signs: No 

Symptoms: Feeling great and still can't complain. Crazy emotions and heightened sensitivity kicked in this week but we're even cherishing the not so pretty moments of this pregnancy. Makes it feel more "real". Poor Randy, though. He's being such a trooper dealing with the roller coaster of emotions. Most of the time he starts laughing right in the middle of them which makes me laugh back and feel much better. 

Belly Button in or out? Innie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both! 

Looking forward to: Being able to buy baby stuff. We're holding off until we find out if you're a boy or girl. Lord help us once we do find out. You're going to be showered with love. 

POP

They say some women go from not really noticing any change as far as her belly goes one week, to her stomach literally popping out over night...I think that's what mine did this week. I had one pair of regular pants I could still wear, button, and zip. Not anymore without feeling miserable. 


We are completely fascinated with all of the changes taking place daily. Every day there's something new. Randy and I can't get enough of our baby already.

How far along? 14 weeks, 2 days 

Total weight gain: 1 lb. 

Maternity clothes? This week I will probably start wearing maternity pants. I don’t really like the bellyband. 

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Sleep is good. I have finally stopped getting up 5 times in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. I've heard that it will come back in the 3rd trimester though so I am enjoying it while it lasts.

Best moment this week: Purchasing my first set of diapers and wipes. I figured if I start buying packs every time I have coupons and see a good deal going I’ll be set come end of August.  

Miss Anything? I miss my addiction to coffee. I still love the smell and crave a cup every single morning, but whenever I go to pour a cup I’m completely turned off. 

Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: I started waking up very hungry for the first time this week. Everyone who knows me well knows that I am not a morning person let alone someone who's ready to eat as soon as I wake up. Now, I have to eat a bowl of cereal or oatmeal, as I'm getting ready for work. I've been craving all things cinnamon this week...can't get enough cinnamon Altoids and have Dad on a mission for Red Hots since I can't seem to find them anywhere up here. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing 

Gender: We don't know yet but have a feeling. ;)

Labor Signs: No, praise God. 

Symptoms: Feeling really good!

Belly Button in or out? Innie

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends on the minute of the day. :) 

Looking forward to: Warmer weather, getting out in the sun, working in our yard, spring flowers.