Wednesday, January 21, 2015

19 weeks








Maternity clothes: yes sir
Total weight gain: I haven't gotten on the scale this week.
Stretch Marks: Still good!
Sleep: Still blows.  In fact... I'm not sleeping on the couch - it's the only place I can get semi comfortable. 
Best moment this week: Aubrie started gymnastics this week. CUTEST THING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN!
 
What does Aubrie think: Shes getting a little frustrated now that she can't get super comfortable in my lap... the belly is starting to get in the way. 
Miss anything: sleeping

Movement: nope... still nothing.  
Food cravings: no... in fact this week I'm not very hungry at all.  
Anything making you sick/queasy: not this week... can I get a PRAISE THE LORD!
Have you started to show: OH YES 
SymptomsInsomnia is the big one. Sinuses are all kinds of messed up. Very-very thirsty. My back is starting to hurt this week.  
Gender prediction: I still think boy... even though the heartbeat is high.  
Labor pains: nope
Wedding ring on or off: on
Belly button in or out: in
Mood most of the time: Very happy with how everything is going. 
Looking forward to: Getting to see baby G2 on Feb 2.  Road trip to Houston to see my cousins new little girl (just Aubrie and I, since Alston has to work) AND Aubrie's second birthday in Feb.
Next appointment: Feb 2
Thoughts for the week:  I can't believe I am almost 5 months. 

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

18 weeks


Maternity clothes: yes sir
Total weight gain: 7 lbs
Stretch Marks: Still good!
Sleep: TERRIBLE at night, but I'm not really that tired during the day. 
Best moment this week: starting feeling well enough to start working out again. 
What does Aubrie think: She's starting to point to my belly and say baby.  She'll lay her head on my stomach... blow raspberries and kiss my belly.  She's beyond precious. 
Miss anything: I'm really okay this week.  It's nice. 
Movement: nope... still nothing.  
Food cravings: Jimmy Johns and firehouse subs. 
Anything making you sick/queasy: forgetting to snack/eat often causing my morning sickness to flair. 

Have you started to show: OH YES 
SymptomsInsomnia is the big one. Sinuses are all kinds of messed up. Very-very thirsty. I can't believe I'm actually saying this out loud... Oh my... constipation.  
Gender prediction: I still think boy... even though the heartbeat is high.  
Labor pains: nope
Wedding ring on or off: on
Belly button in or out: in
Mood most of the time: Happy...but very emotional 
Looking forward to: Aubrie's second birthday in Feb.

Next appointment: Feb 2
Thoughts for the week:  God is so good! 

Monday, January 5, 2015

17 weeks

BABY G2 IS THE SIZE OF AN onion

Total weight gain: 7 lbs
Maternity clothes: yes sir
Stretch Marks: Still good!
Sleep: TERRIBLE!
Best moment this week: I had a doc appt today and got to hear that sweet-sweet heartbeat.  Nice and strong at 156
What does Aubrie think: When she heard the heartbeat she got so excited- smiled BIG and said "O WOW". 
Miss anything: Being able to breath (this virus is terrible) and sleep.
Movement: Starting to think I'm carrying a "lazy" one this time. 
Food cravings: the same--Smoothies, sushi, sweet-tarts, sprees. 
Anything making you sick/queasy: brushing my teeth.
Have you started to show: OH YES 
Gender prediction: I still think boy... even though the heartbeat is high.  
Labor pains: nope
Wedding ring on or off: on
Belly button in or out: in
Mood most of the time: Happy...but very emotional 
Looking forward to: Aubrie's second birthday in Feb.
Next appointment: Feb 2
Thoughts for the week:  God is so good! 

16 weeks.... Happy (belated) New Years



BABY G2 IS THE SIZE OF AN Avocado






Total weight gain: 7 lbs
Maternity clothes: yes sir
Stretch Marks: nope.  Still going strong.
Sleep: Terrible.  I've had really bad morning sickness... which come to find out Thursday-Friday I caught that nasty virus that has been going around.  HOLY-GUACAMOLE I feel like death! I'm praying Alston or Aubrie don't catch this.  
Best moment this week: Being with family and friends for New Years Eve.... Yes, I even made it to Midnight.  
What does Aubrie think: She is going to be an amazing Big Sister.  
Miss anything: nope. 
Movement: none this week (trying not to give into the fear) 
Food cravings: the same--Smoothies, sushi, sweet-tarts, sprees. 
Anything making you sick/queasy: brushing my teeth. And I'm just sick in general. 
Have you started to show: OH YES 
Gender prediction: I still think boy
Labor pains: nope
Wedding ring on or off: on
Belly button in or out: in
Mood most of the time: Happy...but very emotional 
Looking forward to: Aubrie's second birthday in Feb.
Next appointment: Feb 2
Thoughts for the week: I'm sad at times to think it wont just be Aubrie and me... I love "our" time.  I know it's going to be so exciting to have more kiddos, but I want her to be my baby forever.  

15 weeks.... Merry Christmas (totally belated)

BABY G2 IS THE SIZE OF AN orange

Total weight gain: 7 lbs
Maternity clothes: yes sir
Stretch Marks: nope.  I'm praying I make it through this pregnancy too without them.  PRAYING. This time I'm using Palmers Vit E. Oil. 
Sleep: Terrible.  I've started taking benadryl at bedtime to help. 
Best moment this week: It snowed in OK!! incredible, no one was expected it.  at my parents house, I'm pretty sure we got 3-4 inches.  It was BEAUTIFUL!!  Exactly what I had been praying for. 
What does Aubrie think: She's precious-she'll say "baby" and point to either her tummy or mine. She a great nurse too.... especially on those morning that I'm throwing up. 
Miss anything: nope. 
Movement: none this week (trying not to give into the fear) 
Food cravings: the same--Smoothies, sushi, sweet-tarts, sprees. 
Anything making you sick/queasy: brushing my teeth.
Have you started to show: OH YES 
Gender prediction: I still think boy
Labor pains: nope
Wedding ring on or off: on
Belly button in or out: in
Mood most of the time: Happy...but very emotional 
Looking forward to: Aubrie's second birthday in Feb.
Next appointment: Feb 2
Thoughts for the week: My cup runneth over.  Thank you Lord.