15 weeks

I have got to figure out another way to hold the fruit that doesn't cover my growing baby bump! 

I'm 15 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

Due Date: October 18, 2013

How Far Along: 15 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby O is the size of a large navel orange!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 3 lbs

Maternity Clothes: I’ve started wearing my belly band around my work pants or will just wear linen pants that are drawstring at the waist. A few people (close friends and family) noticed that I’m beginning to show! I definitely have a feel that my tummy is protruding more and it very firm!

Gender: Can't wait to find out! I’m now thinking it’s a girl because I keep dreaming that it’s a girl, plus the strong heartbeat at each dr. visit!

Movement: None yet

Sleep: I’m sleeping great and hard! I love that I remember my dreams so much more during pregnancy!

What I miss: Caffeine & Boiled Crawfish (I can't lie!) Oh, and being able to take the GOOD medications when sick!

Cravings: Anything SALTY!!! Salt & Vinegar chips are my favorite right now! I love Simply Apple Juice, Farmer’s Garden Dill Pickles, and Watermelon! I’m loving lots of fruits.

Symptoms: Feeling pretty good! Unfortunately, I still have really bad headaches!

Emotions: I had the best dream about our sweet baby this week! In my dream, the precious little one was a girl, and I was holding her just soaking her up. The dream seemed so real! So exciting!

Looking forward to: In one week, we hope to find out the gender and host a little Gender Reveal Party. I just can’t wait to find out to start planning the nursery!!!

This is a photo of Baby O from last week's visit with the specialist.

14 Weeks

I'm 14 weeks!

 

Pregnancy Highlights:

Due Date: October 18, 2013...some ultrsaounds show Oct. 18, 20, or 21....My specialist did say that I should be induced at 38 weeks so that puts me being induced around Oct. 7!

How Far Along: 14 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby O is the size of a lemon!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 3 lbs

Maternity Clothes: I’ve started wearing my belly band around my work pants or will just linen pants that are drawstring at the waist. I did buy one pair of maternity pants at Old Navy the other day because they were half off.  

Gender: Can't wait to find out! Hoping to find out on May 2^nd!

Movement: None yet

Sleep: I'm so tired - that I sleep pretty well!

What I miss: Caffeine & Boiled Crawfish (I can't lie!) Oh, and being able to take the GOOD medications when sick!

Cravings: Anything SALTY!!! Salt & Vinegar chips are my favorite right now! I love Simply Apple Juice, Farmer’s Garden Dill Pickles, and Watermelon! I’m loving lots of fruits.

Symptoms: Feeling pretty good! Unfortunately, I still have really bad headaches! I’ve been trying to drink more water, and my doc said to eat every 2 hours to keep my blood sugar from dropping.

Emotions: This pregnancy finally feels real since we have gotten good reports from both docs. This makes me elated to know that our sweet baby will be here in 6 months!

Looking forward to: In two weeks, we hope to find out the gender and host a little Gender Reveal Party. I just can’t wait to find out to start planning the nursery!!!

 

Update: I went to see my specialist last Wednesday. Everything looked great! PTL! I must say it is nice getting to see our little one every month via ultrasound even if it b/c I have a blood clotting problem. My specialist is so friendly and comforting that I left feeling like “WE ARE REALLY HAVING A BABY!!!” I know that I should have been feeling this way, but it felt so great to hear from my specialist that everything looked great, and that I have only a 2% chance of miscarrying from this point on. I felt so relieved and thankful that my God is safely carrying us through this pregnancy journey.

 

 

13 Weeks

I'm 13 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

Due Date: October 18, 2013

How Far Along: 13 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby O is the size of a peach!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: None that I know of yet...I will know more once I go back to the doctor next week. 

Maternity Clothes: None yet. My pants are definitely getting tighter! I feel like this week my stomach has really become more round. I try to suck it in, but it doesn’t work! :)

Gender: Can't wait to find out! Hoping to find out next week!

Movement: None yet

Sleep: I'm so tired - that I sleep pretty well!

What I miss: Caffeine & Boiled Crawfish (I can't lie!) Oh, and being able to take the GOOD medications when sick!

Cravings: I am obsessed with Simply Apple Juice, Farmer’s Garden Dill Pickles, and Watermelon! I’m loving lots of fruits. I recently started craving salt and vinegar chips!

Symptoms: I’m happy to say that the nausea in the afternoons has decreased tremendously this week! YEA!!! Unfortunately, I still have really bad headaches that make me nauseated from the pain. I think the pollen everywhere is a main contributor to my headaches and other allergy symptoms.

Emotions: I have felt like I was in a better mood this week! J I even cooked dinner twice!

Looking forward to: Next week, I have two doctor’s appointments, one with my specialist in Shreveport and one with my OB/GYN. First off, I’m praying that everything is progressing correctly and that my two shots a day are enough. I’m also hoping that between the two appointments we will be able to have a good view of the gender of Baby O. I’m dying to start buying things once we know if it is a he or a she!

12 Weeks

I'm 12 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 12 Weeks

Size of baby: Baby “O” is the size of a large plum!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: None

Maternity Clothes: None

Gender: Can't wait to find out! (For some reason right now I'm thinking boy????)

Movement: None yet

Sleep: I'm so tired so sleep comes easily!

What I miss: Caffeine & Boiled Crawfish (I can't lie!) Oh, and being able to take the good medications when sick!

Cravings: Due to the nausea most forms of protein sound terrible. I am, however, obsessed with Simply Apple Juice, Farmer’s Garden Dill Pickles, and Watermelon! I’m loving lots of fruits.

Symptoms: I still feel very nauseated after lunch or in the evenings. I can usually eat a good breakfast and lunch, but for supper sometimes all I can stomach is an apple. This makes wanting to cook a real challenge. I’m tired a lot and suffer from tons of headaches! I think the pollen everywhere is a main contributor to my headaches and other allergy symptoms.

Emotions: I definitely cry very easily these days, and honestly, I know I have been pretty moody. I think it has to do with not feeling good plus the hormones. Here’s to hoping the second trimester is better...at least for J’s benefit! :)

Looking forward to: J and I had the best conversation about what our child could someday become! A famous singer (chances are not that high with our vocal abilities : P)or a professional athlete, a doctor, or lawyer....the possibilities are ENDLESS! :)

Best Moment this week: Sharing the news with all of our friends!!! We shared the news on Facebook and other social media this past week. It was so much fun to read everyone’s sweet comments! Baby “O” is definitely already loved!

Baby O's first goodies came in the mail this week! He/she's first books!!! :)