This journal might pause for a week when I go to the midwife next week and get a due date, but it was explained to me that I should prefer a later due date, because I don't want to go so over that I can't have the baby at the birthing center I want to go to. On that note, I'm switching doctor's to go to the local birthing center, so I can have the water birth I've always dreamed of. If you like
How Far Along: Somewhere in the 8 week mark
Size of baby: the size of a kidney bean or a raspberry! Your grandfather finds this hilarious.
Gender: Don't know yet!
Movement: All I feel is grumbling intestines lol
How I'm Changing: My belly is getting bigger, and harder, and I have one pair of capri's that I can comfortably button. Actually, that's a lie. I don't button them, and just use the draw string to tie them closed. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a nice baby belly.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: truthfully...I'm not getting on a scale. It scares me. To go from losing weight for so long, to gaining weight and being too tired to do anything...is pretty discouraging. I know I'm growing a person though, so I'll just stay off the scale.
Maternity Clothes: Tomorrow I'm planning on some skirt making with my friend Amy. She's so talented, and will give me some skirts that will FIT!
How I'm Feeling: Pretty good. The nausea has kicked up a bit. I'm still having the ligament soreness, and my lower back is getting stiff. No heartburn, or puking. So I'm good with that! Oh, still completely exhausted.
Sleep: What be dat? Actually I've been getting up 1-2 times a night, and still having some issues sleeping well, but I can't complain.
What I miss: Let's see...healthy eating habits, clothing that fits, a desire to do ANYTHING, exercise that doesn't make me want to puke, and a real schedule. Yeah, this trimester has played havoc on my schedule
What I'm Eating: Applesauce, pizza, peanut butter....whatever other people feed me. Seriously, I can eat most anything once. After that, I seem to be just done with it. Stuff tastes awesome that first time though!
Cravings: sugar, carbs. ANYTHING ANYONE MENTIONS. COMMERCIALS ARE THE DEVIL.
Best Moment this week: Having my friend come out in a thunderstorm to bring me quiche. That was just too sweet for words. Also, letting my friends feel my tummy, pretty cool.
Friday, July 12, 2013
12 week journal
Hey baby,
You are so adorable!! We had an ultrasound this morning and you have some personality already! The first thing that you did was jump, which scared the crap out of your dad. Then you proceeded to wave, suck your thumb, and recline like you were on the most comfortable chair possible (well I guess you are!) all while not letting the tech measure your neck. The doctor said that you look healthy, and our due date of January 20th is right on. We get to find out if you're a boy or girl in 6 weeks! I really can't believe how quickly this seems to be going.
You have lips...oh yes...pursing little lips, and a little nose and chin. Since the last time we saw you, you looked like a shrimp, it was so shocking to see you fully formed and very...well, cute. We also found out that your heartbeat was 147.
How Far Along: 12 weeks 5 days!
Size of baby: Almost the size of a peach
Gender: Anyone's guess. You certainly weren't being cooperative during the ultrasound for them to see anything.
Movement: OMG you jump like someone startled you! It was so cool to watch!
How I'm Changing: My ribs started to hurt, and sides. My belly is getting rounder and harder and the boobs...just need to stop hurting and growing. kthx.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: ~10lbs. I'm still scared of the scale.
Maternity Clothes: Living in my maternity skirts, and shorts/sweats/yoga pants. My last pair of capris stopped fitting me...on vacation. I tried on maternity pants but I HATED them.
How I'm Feeling: I'm on cloud nine after seeing you!
Sleep: I pee before I go to sleep, wake up once during the night, and when I wake up. I'm sleeping pretty well lately.
What I miss: losing weight. Going the opposite direction WITHOUT the adorable pregnant belly (instead of just looking fatter) makes it hard on the self esteem.
What I'm Eating: Most anything. I need to up the veggies though, and down the salt.
Cravings: I did have a spinach salad the other day with fries, and as I'm eating these fries as they're the most amazing thing in the world, dad is laughing at me. I have to admit, I'm craving a milkshake. I want dairy, and could probably use the calcium but the trade off of being really sick isn't worth it.
Best Moment this week: I'm not sure anything will beat the ultrasound...it was so amazing!
You are so adorable!! We had an ultrasound this morning and you have some personality already! The first thing that you did was jump, which scared the crap out of your dad. Then you proceeded to wave, suck your thumb, and recline like you were on the most comfortable chair possible (well I guess you are!) all while not letting the tech measure your neck. The doctor said that you look healthy, and our due date of January 20th is right on. We get to find out if you're a boy or girl in 6 weeks! I really can't believe how quickly this seems to be going.
You have lips...oh yes...pursing little lips, and a little nose and chin. Since the last time we saw you, you looked like a shrimp, it was so shocking to see you fully formed and very...well, cute. We also found out that your heartbeat was 147.
How Far Along: 12 weeks 5 days!
Size of baby: Almost the size of a peach
Gender: Anyone's guess. You certainly weren't being cooperative during the ultrasound for them to see anything.
Movement: OMG you jump like someone startled you! It was so cool to watch!
How I'm Changing: My ribs started to hurt, and sides. My belly is getting rounder and harder and the boobs...just need to stop hurting and growing. kthx.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: ~10lbs. I'm still scared of the scale.
Maternity Clothes: Living in my maternity skirts, and shorts/sweats/yoga pants. My last pair of capris stopped fitting me...on vacation. I tried on maternity pants but I HATED them.
How I'm Feeling: I'm on cloud nine after seeing you!
Sleep: I pee before I go to sleep, wake up once during the night, and when I wake up. I'm sleeping pretty well lately.
What I miss: losing weight. Going the opposite direction WITHOUT the adorable pregnant belly (instead of just looking fatter) makes it hard on the self esteem.
What I'm Eating: Most anything. I need to up the veggies though, and down the salt.
Cravings: I did have a spinach salad the other day with fries, and as I'm eating these fries as they're the most amazing thing in the world, dad is laughing at me. I have to admit, I'm craving a milkshake. I want dairy, and could probably use the calcium but the trade off of being really sick isn't worth it.
Best Moment this week: I'm not sure anything will beat the ultrasound...it was so amazing!
Since you were kind enough to read this far, here are some pictures!!!
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| This is a profile shot. Look at those lips!! |
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| Here baby you decided to suck your thumb...on camera. So cute. |
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| This was a zoomed out picture of the whole baby that the doctor gave us. |
It was so incredibly amazing to see you.
Love,
Mom&Dad
p.s. We need to get Dad in here writing to you!!
Monday, July 1, 2013
11 week journal
Hey baby!
We had a wonderful visit to the midwife last week. I really liked the practice, and dad felt comfortable there too. Instead of having to come every month, it's every 6 weeks, which is fine by me. You are already expressing yourself by refusing to let us hear your heartbeat with the dopplar. We'll see you when we get back from Maine though, and go for an ultrasound. The midwife confirmed the due date, so you are due on January 20th. Please be punctual, unlike your father. If you were to inherit my slight OCD when it comes to being on-time/15 minutes early, I wouldn't complain.
Love,
Mom
Size of baby: You're the size of a lime!
Movement: I know you're moving in there, but we won't feel it for a couple of months.
How I'm Changing: My belly is getting rounder and rounder daily, it seems like.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: ~10lbs. I'm scared of the scale.
Maternity Clothes: maternity skirts and sweats all the way baby!
How I'm Feeling: I'm actually feeling pretty good right now.
Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty well, but my back is sore.
What I miss: Motivation to exercise, and lunch meat.
What I'm Eating: I ate most of a lemon tart yesterday. I think I could do that again today...
Cravings: I misheard dad last night and thought he said something about waffles, and I've been craving them since. I don't think I'm getting any waffles though.
Best Moment this week: VACATIONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!
Best Moment this week: VACATIONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
10 week journal
Hey baby!
Update time. Tomorrow we finally go to the midwife. I'm not expecting another ultrasound, so we might have to use the shrimp picture in our announcement. I'm finally feeling better, in the sense that I'm not sick, but the nausea has come back with a vengeance. I know you're growing but could you take it easy next week? I would like a nice, relaxing, not stressful vacation!
We have a name picked out! Only if you're a girl though...if you're a boy, we're in trouble. Please consider this as your genitals develop this week.
Thanks,
Mom
How Far Along: somewhere in the 10-11 week mark
Size of baby: My 10 week fruit in a prune, with the average size of 1.2 inches, and .14oz
Gender: No idea...I'm still rooting for a girl, but think you're a boy!
Movement: Only in my dreams (literally I keep having dreams about when I can feel you move!)
How I'm Changing: Not much difference this week.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I go to the midwife tomorrow. I'm refusing to step onto a scale until then.
Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing my 'maternity' skirts that my friend made me. I bought some new shirts from Old Navy as well. I've got two pairs of capri's that 'fit' but sitting, they have to be unbuttoned and half unzipped. It isn't sexy, at all.
How I'm Feeling: I was GREAT last week...this week, you must be growing a lot b/c I feel like crap. I've been pretty tired the last two days, but the pukey feeling all this week has been worse than ever before in this pregnancy, and nothing is really helping it.
Sleep: I was sleeping pretty well, but lately I've been getting up a little more. I think that if I don't wake up, I feel more rested and less nauseous. So, let's work on letting me sleep more!
What I miss: energy...and feeling like I have any semblance of control over my life and responsibilities.
What I'm Eating: I made this mistake of getting cereal and I'm eating that as a quick 'meal' of sorts. I just don't have the energy to make much, and strong smells make me SO sick. One of those smells would be your dad cooking garlic and shrimp at 8am. Thinking about it is making me gag. Not cool, dude.
Cravings: not really, although Molly put down a container of raspberries and I demolished almost the entire thing.
Best Moment this week: Tomorrow we go see the midwife!! The 'a-ha' moment as I came up with our girls name was pretty rad!
Update time. Tomorrow we finally go to the midwife. I'm not expecting another ultrasound, so we might have to use the shrimp picture in our announcement. I'm finally feeling better, in the sense that I'm not sick, but the nausea has come back with a vengeance. I know you're growing but could you take it easy next week? I would like a nice, relaxing, not stressful vacation!
We have a name picked out! Only if you're a girl though...if you're a boy, we're in trouble. Please consider this as your genitals develop this week.
Thanks,
Mom
How Far Along: somewhere in the 10-11 week mark
Size of baby: My 10 week fruit in a prune, with the average size of 1.2 inches, and .14oz
Movement: Only in my dreams (literally I keep having dreams about when I can feel you move!)
How I'm Changing: Not much difference this week.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I go to the midwife tomorrow. I'm refusing to step onto a scale until then.
Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing my 'maternity' skirts that my friend made me. I bought some new shirts from Old Navy as well. I've got two pairs of capri's that 'fit' but sitting, they have to be unbuttoned and half unzipped. It isn't sexy, at all.
How I'm Feeling: I was GREAT last week...this week, you must be growing a lot b/c I feel like crap. I've been pretty tired the last two days, but the pukey feeling all this week has been worse than ever before in this pregnancy, and nothing is really helping it.
Sleep: I was sleeping pretty well, but lately I've been getting up a little more. I think that if I don't wake up, I feel more rested and less nauseous. So, let's work on letting me sleep more!
What I miss: energy...and feeling like I have any semblance of control over my life and responsibilities.
What I'm Eating: I made this mistake of getting cereal and I'm eating that as a quick 'meal' of sorts. I just don't have the energy to make much, and strong smells make me SO sick. One of those smells would be your dad cooking garlic and shrimp at 8am. Thinking about it is making me gag. Not cool, dude.
Cravings: not really, although Molly put down a container of raspberries and I demolished almost the entire thing.
Best Moment this week: Tomorrow we go see the midwife!! The 'a-ha' moment as I came up with our girls name was pretty rad!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
9 week journal
Let's just say that 8 weeks wasn't terribly kind to me, and ignore the lack of posting lately. I first got a cold, and then woke up from a nap a few days after I'd recovered from that, with horribly swollen lymph nodes. I'm not sure what was going on, but it appears I fought it off, and came out on top.
How Far Along: 9.5 weeks (although I'm still claiming I'm at least 10 days farther along!)
Size of baby: Apparently you're the size of a kumquat, or green olive. .9 inches, .07 oz AND a doppler device might be able to pick up your heartbeat!
Gender: We don't know...but we should take some bets.
Movement: We can't wait to feel you move.
How I'm Changing: As my uterus is growing, it feels like a hard dome that I can cup my hands around by putting them flat facing in on my hips. It's amazing, and seems to be getting bigger.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Since I had lost a few pounds before getting pregnant I'm not sure where to start my weight gain from...but it's definitely more than I'd like, and I'm cutting back on the crappy food and how much/often I'm eating. I'm doing so much better.
Maternity Clothes: Yep! Jefe made me 3 skirts, and we went to Old Navy yesterday to buy some shirts.
How I'm Feeling: AWESOME! I feel like I could do anything right now. The last 48 hours have been FABULOUS, and I'm sleeping. The nausea isn't there much, the food aversions are going away, and I haven't found myself gagging at the trash in at least a week! I am a little worried about my back aching, but I made an effort to sleep with a pillow between or under my legs and it seemed to help.
Sleep: I'm sleeping 8 hours at night for the first time in months.
What I miss: losing weight:-/. It's really difficult to go from losing weight consistently to gaining, and not feeling like you can exercise like you used to. I hope I can start doing Zumba again, even if it's at a much reduced intensity. I need the movement.
What I'm Eating: too many carbs :(. Some jerk invented white cheddar cheetos, and I made the mistake of buying some. I also apparently really like jell-o. I need to really eat lots more protein though.
Cravings: nothing crazy.
Best Moment this week: Feeling human again!!
We go to the midwife next week! On Monday we go to see the birthing center, and then Thursday is my first midwife appointment, and we'll meet the doula I interviewed. I have a good feeling about this. Pregnancy has, overall, been pretty easy.
Pictures: I don't look any different...so there's not really any point in posting them right now. I can feel it, and I know it's getting bigger, but since I have belly fat already, it's not terribly obvious.
How Far Along: 9.5 weeks (although I'm still claiming I'm at least 10 days farther along!)
Size of baby: Apparently you're the size of a kumquat, or green olive. .9 inches, .07 oz AND a doppler device might be able to pick up your heartbeat!
Gender: We don't know...but we should take some bets.
Movement: We can't wait to feel you move.
How I'm Changing: As my uterus is growing, it feels like a hard dome that I can cup my hands around by putting them flat facing in on my hips. It's amazing, and seems to be getting bigger.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Since I had lost a few pounds before getting pregnant I'm not sure where to start my weight gain from...but it's definitely more than I'd like, and I'm cutting back on the crappy food and how much/often I'm eating. I'm doing so much better.
Maternity Clothes: Yep! Jefe made me 3 skirts, and we went to Old Navy yesterday to buy some shirts.
How I'm Feeling: AWESOME! I feel like I could do anything right now. The last 48 hours have been FABULOUS, and I'm sleeping. The nausea isn't there much, the food aversions are going away, and I haven't found myself gagging at the trash in at least a week! I am a little worried about my back aching, but I made an effort to sleep with a pillow between or under my legs and it seemed to help.
Sleep: I'm sleeping 8 hours at night for the first time in months.
What I miss: losing weight:-/. It's really difficult to go from losing weight consistently to gaining, and not feeling like you can exercise like you used to. I hope I can start doing Zumba again, even if it's at a much reduced intensity. I need the movement.
What I'm Eating: too many carbs :(. Some jerk invented white cheddar cheetos, and I made the mistake of buying some. I also apparently really like jell-o. I need to really eat lots more protein though.
Cravings: nothing crazy.
Best Moment this week: Feeling human again!!
We go to the midwife next week! On Monday we go to see the birthing center, and then Thursday is my first midwife appointment, and we'll meet the doula I interviewed. I have a good feeling about this. Pregnancy has, overall, been pretty easy.
Pictures: I don't look any different...so there's not really any point in posting them right now. I can feel it, and I know it's getting bigger, but since I have belly fat already, it's not terribly obvious.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Papa Bear
Dear baby,
In 2009 (I think...) when dad was out of work, and Valentine's Day was upon us; your father came up with a brilliant present. I've liked other present's he's given me since, but this one was, by far, the most amazing thing anyone had ever done.
He made me a website. He made a website called 'candy hearts' and every Sunday it would change to a new something sweet. It ran the gauntlet from funny sayings like "what's that got to do with tacos?" to "I love you" in as many languages as he could find. Actually, I think the language thing was a filler, since he had to think of something like 2 years worth of Sunday's to fill up. When he ran out of material two years later, he turned it around, and it started to do it again, in reverse.
I have to admit that I haven't been checking it weekly, and I should. It makes me feel so wonderful, and so close to your dad. Today I checked it, and it brought (justified) tears to my eyes.
Here's a screen shot:
I don't remember saying this, but I'm sure it was in a chat before I learned how to spell out the word 'you' to avoid dad's wrath. Just a head's up, he's a little anal about grammar, and spelling, and....yeah; I'll leave it at that. I can't wait to see him in pain in the ass papa bear mode. I love you Aaron!
Love,
Mom
Thursday, June 6, 2013
7ish week baby belly
Dear baby,
I keep telling dad that we need to take these in the same spot, same clothing, each week; but you'll soon learn that we can be a little flaky at times. I've developed a sore throat, and carrying the laundry up the stairs today turned into an unexpected trial, because breathing isn't terribly pleasant when you have a sore throat.
Every time I sing one of my songs I think of you. I find myself constantly wondering how you'll be, and who you'll be. Who's personality will you have? Will you have my eyes, nose? I can't wait to meet you baby. There are so many people here that are excited to meet you, and I won't be lying to say that we've waited our whole lives for the opportunity.
Here's my picture--the upper part of my belly is definitely bigger than it was 3 weeks ago. I don't know what is bloat, and what is baby...and my eating habits still aren't stellar. Sorry kid, but you make me hungry and queezy at the same time, so I hope you like peanut butter cap'n crunch and apple sauce.
We still haven't told the world about you. I'm not sure when we will, but I've found the most adorable announcement that I want to use, so you're going to be announced in style. We aren't super organized people, so be proud of this ;).
Love,
Mom
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