14 weeks

Hey, so remember last week when I said I forgot to weigh myself, but hoped I was still at the 3 lbs mark?  Well, I weighed myself this morning... and I've gained 6.  So, yea.  That's double.

MOVING ON...

This week has seriously just flown by.  I can't even remember anything noteworthy.  Except for the fact that I told myself I would start being active several times a week, and so far have only followed through once.  I went for a bike ride at Quiet Waters Park after work on Wednesday.  I meant to go for a walk today, but didn't.  And tomorrow's goal is to swim laps.

I bought more baby clothes this week.  Boys baby clothes.  I don't know why I'm doing this.  The people at Baby Gap are going to laugh right in my face if I have to come back in and return it all.  I also had a major moment of weakness and bought two pairs of non-returnable baby Toms.  But seriously, how do you resist something this cute?  I figure my baby girl could still possibly wear these colors... or I could give them away if I had to.

13 weeks

Happy Valentines Day my tiny lovebug!  Today felt like the right day to publicly announce your existence.  We were showered with tons of well wishes and even found out that an old friend is also expecting a baby right around the same time!  So we will have a buddy to go to Mommy and Me with.  :)

We’re also happily in the second trimester!  I’m fairly certain I already feel my energy returning.  Thank goodness!  We have a big weekend ahead of us: attending a wedding in Orlando and also visiting Disney World!  I can hardly wait!

This week I also remembered that I have several pairs of pants and jeans tucked away in my closet that are a size up from my normal pre-pregnancy size.  I can actually button up the waist and sit comfortably!  Amazing!  I look a little sloppy in the leg and butt area because the pants are still too big for me in those spots.  But it saves me from wearing that darn belly band thing at work, so I deal with it.

I’ve been sleeping great, thanks largely in part to the Snoogle pillow that Amanda lent me.  It keeps my dog from crowding me off the bed and kicking me in the back all night.  So that’s a big win.  I forgot to weigh myself this week, but I’m hoping I’m still right at the 3 lb. mark.  13 weeks… 3 lbs.  That’s ok, right?  It probably shouldn’t be as big of a concern to me, but I can’t help it.  I really don’t want the weight gain to get out of control.  I still feel great and baby is doing great!  So that’s what matters most.

So now I’m just counting down the days until Bobby and I find out if this precious blessing is a boy or a girl.  18 days!!!!!!!

12 weeks

We’ve made it to the point where it’s considered safe to share the exciting news that we are expecting a baby.  Thanks to hubby’s loose lips, everyone we encounter on a day-to-day basis has already known for quite some time.  So… I guess that just leaves us with a Facebook announcement – which I’m sure I’ll do at some point.  I just haven't decided when.

I had two appointments back to back on Tuesday.  The first was with an ultrasound technician who did my nuchal translucency scan.  It took her several attempts to freeze the screen right where she needed it to be because sweet baby Duffin was having another dance party inside my belly.  :) But it gave me all the more time to gaze at the screen and cry my joyful tears.  She eventually got what she needed and said everything looked just as it should. [Hallelujah!]

From there, I had to give up some more of my blood (just one vile this time)… and then I headed into my second appointment.  This one was with my regular doctor and it was to hear the baby’s heartbeat.  ~ It was a beautiful, fast-paced whoosing sound. ~

My doctor’s eyes opened wide and she commented on how active the baby is.  This makes me think I’ll probably start to feel the movement sooner rather than later.  

11 weeks

How far along? 11 weeks and 4 days.

Baby's size? Sweet pea is the size of a fig. About 1.5 inch long.  However, at our 10 week appointment, baby measured 10 weeks 5 days… so we may be slightly ahead of the curve.

Weight Gain? This morning the scale showed 2 lbs.  Oy!

Maternity clothes? None yet.  :)

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep? I had one really rough night this week, but other than that I’ve just been getting up once a night to pee.

Best moment this week? Anytime I have a moment to myself where I can just put my hands on my stomach and pour my gratitude out to God for giving me this opportunity.

Movement? I can’t feel anything yet.  But I think about what we saw at our 10 week ultrasound every. single. day. and I imagine those perfect little arms and legs just dancing away.

Food cravings? I still haven’t had any genuine cravings.  But I have begun to feel hungry ALL THE TIME!  It’s driving me crazy.  I need to stock up on some healthy snacks so I can just graze all day long.

Symptoms? Insane hunger and occasional headaches (usually when I haven’t gotten enough sleep).

Gender? Still dying to know.  Hubby better hide my credit cards once we find out.  I’m pretty sure I will go on a baby clothes spending spree.

What I miss? Feeling thin and Starbucks white mochas.  (This still holds true from last time)

What I'm looking forward to? My appointment on February 5^th.  Ultrasounds are my new favorite thing in the world.

Weekly Wisdom: This week’s lesson is called “Round Ligament Pain: You’re Not Dying”.  Every so often when I sneeze or go from sitting to standing too quickly, I will get these *shooting pains* in my stomach (sometimes to the point where I have to scream).  It only lasts for 2 or 3 seconds, but as you can imagine it was very concerning.  My quick google search assured me that this is normal.  You can read about it here if you’re curious.

Milestones: We’re completing the first trimester!  Praise the Lord!! 

Emotions: Happy, grateful, excited for what is to come!