It will take some adjusting seeing myself like this!
We'll be back later this week... fingers crossed for great news!
3mo holding hands
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tease!
No real blog post here - I was just sharing our first baby bump pics!
It will take some adjusting seeing myself like this!
We'll be back later this week... fingers crossed for great news!
It will take some adjusting seeing myself like this!
We'll be back later this week... fingers crossed for great news!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Balloons!
We must be growing today! I feel like someone has a big balloon inside my belly and is trying to fill it every last inch. It doesn't hurt, but it just kind of aches/stretches all over - like the slight ache after a hard workout. I've been expecting as much, though, because I have been so hungry lately! I was hoping baby was behind the hunger! Brian even commented a couple of nights ago (as I helped myself to his dinner) that he might have to start eating alone if I don't stop eating his food! Maybe it's time to give in to larger portions or more snacks. Do Tums count as a snack?! In the quantity I'm taking down they might!
I think we've finally decided on a crib and dresser. We haven't ordered it, but we anticipate doing so in the next month or two. It feels good to be decided. Like the basics of the room are figured out. Next weekend hopefully we can start deciding what the accents and colors will look like! :) Speaking of - only 9 more days until we get to see if baby will show us: boy or girl! I'm taking notes on things that make baby move (in case it's being shy). I've heard soda/caffeine, chocolate/sugar, jumping around (which will be risky considering I have to have a VERY full bladder). Any other suggestions would be welcomed!
I'm getting pretty excited about everything. I've started a few registries so I don't forget what suggestions I've gotten from all of my mommy friends. A new store opened up in town last weekend: Buy Buy Baby. I'm pretty impressed! I think I'll prefer it to Babies R Us. It's a sister-store to Bed Bath & Beyond and it's set up very similarly. It carries lots of brands that are hard to find other than online, so we can look at all of the options before we decide. I've heard they send out coupons much like Bed Bath & Beyond does - all of the time! And I've also heard that they accept competitors coupons, so it may be a smart place to shop! The clothing section was calling my name over the weekend when I went in with Tara - I whispered back that I'd come visit in 2 weeks after I know which department to shop in! I can't wait!
My fabulous friend Erin found out yesterday that she'll be having a baby girl 6 or 7 weeks before Baby M is due. This sends my girl wishes back to the forefront for a bit! Wouldn't it be fun to have a group of little girls that are about the same age?! Oh, the drama! LOL! But, then I see something boy-ish and the boy wish creeps back up and I'm back to 50/50 - I don't care whether it's a boy or a girl, I just want to know! (all of the essential items that we've decided on so far are gender neutral, so it won't change anything either way).
Today I am 17 weeks pregnant. Baby has mastered some simple reflexes such as swallowing, sucking, and blinking (that's right, the eyelids are not fused anymore). It may even be starting to get hiccups. The skeleton is starting to change from cartilage to bone (thank God for all the calcium in those Tums) and it's now able to move it's joints. The sweat glands are forming and the umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker. Baby is about the length of an onion: around 5", and weighs over 5 oz now. Maybe even more than that since I wrote this because I think I feel it growing right now! LOL! I started slathering on the belly butter a couple of weeks ago (after I caught myself scratching my belly because it itched - and DING the light went on). Now I just hope I'm one of the lucky few (you know who you are) who got away without many stretchmarks (if any at all). Fingers crossed!
Next weeks post will be later in the week so we can share if we know if it's a boy or a girl! Stay tuned!
I think we've finally decided on a crib and dresser. We haven't ordered it, but we anticipate doing so in the next month or two. It feels good to be decided. Like the basics of the room are figured out. Next weekend hopefully we can start deciding what the accents and colors will look like! :) Speaking of - only 9 more days until we get to see if baby will show us: boy or girl! I'm taking notes on things that make baby move (in case it's being shy). I've heard soda/caffeine, chocolate/sugar, jumping around (which will be risky considering I have to have a VERY full bladder). Any other suggestions would be welcomed!
I'm getting pretty excited about everything. I've started a few registries so I don't forget what suggestions I've gotten from all of my mommy friends. A new store opened up in town last weekend: Buy Buy Baby. I'm pretty impressed! I think I'll prefer it to Babies R Us. It's a sister-store to Bed Bath & Beyond and it's set up very similarly. It carries lots of brands that are hard to find other than online, so we can look at all of the options before we decide. I've heard they send out coupons much like Bed Bath & Beyond does - all of the time! And I've also heard that they accept competitors coupons, so it may be a smart place to shop! The clothing section was calling my name over the weekend when I went in with Tara - I whispered back that I'd come visit in 2 weeks after I know which department to shop in! I can't wait!
My fabulous friend Erin found out yesterday that she'll be having a baby girl 6 or 7 weeks before Baby M is due. This sends my girl wishes back to the forefront for a bit! Wouldn't it be fun to have a group of little girls that are about the same age?! Oh, the drama! LOL! But, then I see something boy-ish and the boy wish creeps back up and I'm back to 50/50 - I don't care whether it's a boy or a girl, I just want to know! (all of the essential items that we've decided on so far are gender neutral, so it won't change anything either way).
Today I am 17 weeks pregnant. Baby has mastered some simple reflexes such as swallowing, sucking, and blinking (that's right, the eyelids are not fused anymore). It may even be starting to get hiccups. The skeleton is starting to change from cartilage to bone (thank God for all the calcium in those Tums) and it's now able to move it's joints. The sweat glands are forming and the umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker. Baby is about the length of an onion: around 5", and weighs over 5 oz now. Maybe even more than that since I wrote this because I think I feel it growing right now! LOL! I started slathering on the belly butter a couple of weeks ago (after I caught myself scratching my belly because it itched - and DING the light went on). Now I just hope I'm one of the lucky few (you know who you are) who got away without many stretchmarks (if any at all). Fingers crossed!
Next weeks post will be later in the week so we can share if we know if it's a boy or a girl! Stay tuned!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Another 2 week wait...
To explain that title a bit - when you are trying to get pregnant your life is measured by 2 week waits. Two weeks until I ovulate, 2 weeks until I can test, 2 weeks until I ovulate, 2 weeks until I can test. It's a seemingly endless cycle of 2 week waits. I know - it's nearly been 2 weeks since I blogged...again. But this time I had just reason. We had a doctors appointment today and I wanted to be able to update the blog on everything that went down!
We had another new student (there's a new one every month, so we better get used to it). She was very nice and overly gentle. She had to confirm with us a couple of times that we were not going to do the genetic testing. Brian and I had talked it over and decided that the tests are not accurate enough (90% of all positive results are false positives - that's a lot more unnecessary stress than we need). In addition to this, we aren't willing to terminate this pregnancy in the case of a genetic disorder, which is really the only option it gives you. If there is something wrong there is very little (possibly nothing) that doctors can do until after the baby is born, and since termination isn't an option for us we'd rather go through a happy healthy pregnancy. We decided that for us, in this case, ignorance is bliss. Also, we are blessed to be able to take care of a child with special needs if the case arises, so if those are the cards we're dealt, we'll play that hand the best we can.
Anyway, our student confirmed that we do not want any genetic testing (and we confirmed that we do want an ultrasound). She measured my fundal height (size of my belly) for baby growth. I'm at 18 cm, which is at the large end of average for 16 weeks. Not out of the norm. Usually the fundal height is about the same as the weeks pregnant, give or take a couple cm. She tried finding the heartbeat, but she was so gentle with the doppler and she was so high on my belly, she couldn't find it for any good length of time. Dr. Curry came in and found it without much effort at all. A strong little heartbeat of 156bpm.
Doc told us he'd send out a referral for an ultrasound today, but we can't schedule it for any sooner than 2 weeks from now (another 2 week wait...) - we have to be between 18 and 22 weeks. The order wasn't in yet when we left, so I'll try calling this afternoon or Monday. We are so excited to get a chance to find out if we are having a baby he or a baby she! I have to keep reminding myself that baby has to cooperate for us to find out. Fingers crossed our little one is proud of it's new parts in a couple weeks! EEK! I'm so excited!
Overall I've been feeling good lately. Lots of heartburn, but I can take it! Brian and I have started shopping for the big essentials that will be gender neutral regardless. We've nailed down a few essentials, and we're narrowing down a few others still. I've cleaned out baby's closet. There are a few bedding essentials on the top shelf, but as for everyday space, it's all cleared out! The changes are starting!
Speaking of changes, this belly is changing! A week or so ago we really started to notice (although I don't know if anyone but us would notice) and this week I'm not seeing the changes so much as feeling them. Occassionally I'll feel pulling or stretching in there. I know this sounds obvious, but it's like a balloon is being blown up in there! I still fit in the majority of my pre-pregnancy clothes (I've now just returned to my pre-pregnancy weight, so I've officially lost a couple pounds and gained back only what I've lost). My maternity clothes are so much more comfortable and lightyears more flattering (my clothes just look like I'm a round blob - maternity clothes show my shape and a bump)! Some of them are still too big (which isn't so flattering), but I feel confident that won't be a problem for too long.
I haven't felt any more movement yet. Both the student and Dr. Curry asked if I'd felt anything, and then both reassured me that some mothers don't feel anything until 20-22 weeks, so it's not out of the norm to have not felt movement yet. Dr. Curry told me how much he loves delivering red-headed babies - we'll see if he gets his wish this time! He confirmed that extra precautions are taken during delivery for redheads, but that it's not a high risk situation, just a situation to be aware of going into it. That made me feel better.
I'm now 16 weeks and 3 days. Baby M is the size of an avacado - about 4.6" from head to rear - and weighs about 3.5oz. The legs are lengthening, as well as the arms, and the body is catching up in size to the head. The movements are becoming more controlled. Fingernails and toenails are growing. The skeletal system is developing and calcium is being deposited into the bones. Little bones in the ears are developing and baby will soon be able to hear my voice. In the next couple of weeks Baby M's weight will double and will add inches to it's height.
We had another new student (there's a new one every month, so we better get used to it). She was very nice and overly gentle. She had to confirm with us a couple of times that we were not going to do the genetic testing. Brian and I had talked it over and decided that the tests are not accurate enough (90% of all positive results are false positives - that's a lot more unnecessary stress than we need). In addition to this, we aren't willing to terminate this pregnancy in the case of a genetic disorder, which is really the only option it gives you. If there is something wrong there is very little (possibly nothing) that doctors can do until after the baby is born, and since termination isn't an option for us we'd rather go through a happy healthy pregnancy. We decided that for us, in this case, ignorance is bliss. Also, we are blessed to be able to take care of a child with special needs if the case arises, so if those are the cards we're dealt, we'll play that hand the best we can.
Anyway, our student confirmed that we do not want any genetic testing (and we confirmed that we do want an ultrasound). She measured my fundal height (size of my belly) for baby growth. I'm at 18 cm, which is at the large end of average for 16 weeks. Not out of the norm. Usually the fundal height is about the same as the weeks pregnant, give or take a couple cm. She tried finding the heartbeat, but she was so gentle with the doppler and she was so high on my belly, she couldn't find it for any good length of time. Dr. Curry came in and found it without much effort at all. A strong little heartbeat of 156bpm.
Doc told us he'd send out a referral for an ultrasound today, but we can't schedule it for any sooner than 2 weeks from now (another 2 week wait...) - we have to be between 18 and 22 weeks. The order wasn't in yet when we left, so I'll try calling this afternoon or Monday. We are so excited to get a chance to find out if we are having a baby he or a baby she! I have to keep reminding myself that baby has to cooperate for us to find out. Fingers crossed our little one is proud of it's new parts in a couple weeks! EEK! I'm so excited!
Overall I've been feeling good lately. Lots of heartburn, but I can take it! Brian and I have started shopping for the big essentials that will be gender neutral regardless. We've nailed down a few essentials, and we're narrowing down a few others still. I've cleaned out baby's closet. There are a few bedding essentials on the top shelf, but as for everyday space, it's all cleared out! The changes are starting!
Speaking of changes, this belly is changing! A week or so ago we really started to notice (although I don't know if anyone but us would notice) and this week I'm not seeing the changes so much as feeling them. Occassionally I'll feel pulling or stretching in there. I know this sounds obvious, but it's like a balloon is being blown up in there! I still fit in the majority of my pre-pregnancy clothes (I've now just returned to my pre-pregnancy weight, so I've officially lost a couple pounds and gained back only what I've lost). My maternity clothes are so much more comfortable and lightyears more flattering (my clothes just look like I'm a round blob - maternity clothes show my shape and a bump)! Some of them are still too big (which isn't so flattering), but I feel confident that won't be a problem for too long.
I haven't felt any more movement yet. Both the student and Dr. Curry asked if I'd felt anything, and then both reassured me that some mothers don't feel anything until 20-22 weeks, so it's not out of the norm to have not felt movement yet. Dr. Curry told me how much he loves delivering red-headed babies - we'll see if he gets his wish this time! He confirmed that extra precautions are taken during delivery for redheads, but that it's not a high risk situation, just a situation to be aware of going into it. That made me feel better.
I'm now 16 weeks and 3 days. Baby M is the size of an avacado - about 4.6" from head to rear - and weighs about 3.5oz. The legs are lengthening, as well as the arms, and the body is catching up in size to the head. The movements are becoming more controlled. Fingernails and toenails are growing. The skeletal system is developing and calcium is being deposited into the bones. Little bones in the ears are developing and baby will soon be able to hear my voice. In the next couple of weeks Baby M's weight will double and will add inches to it's height.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Baby Buzz!
I know it's been a while since I've posted - almost 2 weeks I think! Time does fly!
I've been on a baby buzz lately. The weekend before last Brian and I went to Iowa for a visit and to help celebrate his grandmother's 90th birthday. We got to catch up with his extended family and he and I both got to spend some time with his cousin's 11 week old baby girl. What a sweetheart! I got lucky and got to snuggle her while she napped away on my chest. I could have sat there all day with her sweet warmth! Less than a week later my friend and co-worker brought in her 2 week old baby boy. She came in at the perfect time. Everyone got to see him and Ooo and awwww over him, and then they all left and I probably spend 30 minutes just talking and playing with him (as much as a 2 week old can play). What a precious little guy! I left for lunch with Brian just giddy on a baby buzz! That night I headed back to Salina with Blue Belle. Tara and Scott were crashing at my parents house for the night while their house was being sprayed and although he very much should have been in bed, I got to spend a little time with Scott that night. He'd changed so much! His precious little face just lit up in a huge smile when he saw me - brought tears to my eyes! I spent Saturday afternoon and evening with him too. What a fun little guy - my camera and I had a blast with his giggles and smiles! This week Aubrey and Kevin are bringing their 10 month old twins to KC and then to Salina so I'll get even more baby fun! The more I'm around babies the more excited I get about our little bundle of joy! I can't wait until we know if we're having a boy or a girl so we can start shopping!
Last week my clothes were getting uncomfortable. They still fit - although a hairband around the buttons really helps! I recieved a pair of jeans and a pair of chinos (for work) that I think will be much more comfortable. I wore the jeans for the first time on Sunday and Brian swore I "popped" over the weekend. I think I'm exactly the same as I was on Friday, it's just that a nice stretchy elastic band shows a bump a lot better than a less forgiving denim waistband. LOL! I've heard pregnant women say before that they look more pregnant in their maternity clothes (early on) than they do in their regular clothes. I guess it's true! I can say the maternity clothes were much more comfortable, and made me feel much better about myself. Sunday morning Mom noticed me rubbing my tummy a lot and asked if Baby and I were ok - I told her that we were great just itchy. It took me saying it out loud to realize I needed to start using my tummy butter stat! I smeared a good amount of lotion on that morning and as soon as I got home broke out the tummy butter that I had been given when we first found out we were expecting. Now, lets just hope it all works!
I've been feeling pretty good for the past couple weeks. I still have quite a bit of acid reflux in the afternoons and indigestion in the evenings, but nothing that's making me too uncomfortable. I'm eager to throw some of the workout videos I've been given into my routine now that I have a bit more energy.
Since I missed a week I almost missed a fruit! While it's almost over, week 14 means baby is the size of a lemon. On Wednesday I'll be 15 weeks and it'll be the size of a navel orange. A fine hair is covering baby's body protecting it's skin from constantly being in amniotic fluid. Hair is starting to grow on baby's head as well eye lashes or eye brows- this hair will still around through birth. Baby is now capable of sucking it's thumb. It can make expressions (although they don't represent emotions yet). We hope to find out baby's sex in 3 weeks or so - I hope Doc really lets us schedule the sonogram in week 18!
I've been on a baby buzz lately. The weekend before last Brian and I went to Iowa for a visit and to help celebrate his grandmother's 90th birthday. We got to catch up with his extended family and he and I both got to spend some time with his cousin's 11 week old baby girl. What a sweetheart! I got lucky and got to snuggle her while she napped away on my chest. I could have sat there all day with her sweet warmth! Less than a week later my friend and co-worker brought in her 2 week old baby boy. She came in at the perfect time. Everyone got to see him and Ooo and awwww over him, and then they all left and I probably spend 30 minutes just talking and playing with him (as much as a 2 week old can play). What a precious little guy! I left for lunch with Brian just giddy on a baby buzz! That night I headed back to Salina with Blue Belle. Tara and Scott were crashing at my parents house for the night while their house was being sprayed and although he very much should have been in bed, I got to spend a little time with Scott that night. He'd changed so much! His precious little face just lit up in a huge smile when he saw me - brought tears to my eyes! I spent Saturday afternoon and evening with him too. What a fun little guy - my camera and I had a blast with his giggles and smiles! This week Aubrey and Kevin are bringing their 10 month old twins to KC and then to Salina so I'll get even more baby fun! The more I'm around babies the more excited I get about our little bundle of joy! I can't wait until we know if we're having a boy or a girl so we can start shopping!
Last week my clothes were getting uncomfortable. They still fit - although a hairband around the buttons really helps! I recieved a pair of jeans and a pair of chinos (for work) that I think will be much more comfortable. I wore the jeans for the first time on Sunday and Brian swore I "popped" over the weekend. I think I'm exactly the same as I was on Friday, it's just that a nice stretchy elastic band shows a bump a lot better than a less forgiving denim waistband. LOL! I've heard pregnant women say before that they look more pregnant in their maternity clothes (early on) than they do in their regular clothes. I guess it's true! I can say the maternity clothes were much more comfortable, and made me feel much better about myself. Sunday morning Mom noticed me rubbing my tummy a lot and asked if Baby and I were ok - I told her that we were great just itchy. It took me saying it out loud to realize I needed to start using my tummy butter stat! I smeared a good amount of lotion on that morning and as soon as I got home broke out the tummy butter that I had been given when we first found out we were expecting. Now, lets just hope it all works!
I've been feeling pretty good for the past couple weeks. I still have quite a bit of acid reflux in the afternoons and indigestion in the evenings, but nothing that's making me too uncomfortable. I'm eager to throw some of the workout videos I've been given into my routine now that I have a bit more energy.
Since I missed a week I almost missed a fruit! While it's almost over, week 14 means baby is the size of a lemon. On Wednesday I'll be 15 weeks and it'll be the size of a navel orange. A fine hair is covering baby's body protecting it's skin from constantly being in amniotic fluid. Hair is starting to grow on baby's head as well eye lashes or eye brows- this hair will still around through birth. Baby is now capable of sucking it's thumb. It can make expressions (although they don't represent emotions yet). We hope to find out baby's sex in 3 weeks or so - I hope Doc really lets us schedule the sonogram in week 18!
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