8.08.2016

Little movements!

I don't have another appointment until September, so my updates will probably not be as informative as usual, BUT I have felt some pretty regular baby kicks/punches even this early! I LOVE it! Sometimes I just feel like I'm fat and forget I'm pregnant so it's kind of nice to have these little reminders that are so precious!

Benjamin has been sick for almost a week, and now mom and dad have it. I really figured since I worked on one of the most nasty, sickness/disease ridden floors I've ever worked on and I never get sick, that I would be immune to everything. But it's my son's ONE daycare day that did us ALL in. Sore throats and runny noses all around. Usually I wouldn't mind too much but I have 2 weddings this weekend, plus 2 days of work at the hospital. So... Yeah.

I wonder when I can go to light duty (if I can) at work. I can't wait for those later months for that alone! But also to meet our sweet baby of course! This time I have short term disability so I can be home with my family as my one and ONLY priority for 12 whole weeks! I was only out like 6 weeks with Benjamin and it broke my heart.

Anyway, I've got some maternity and wedding photos to edit and an energetic/snotty 2 year old to chase after!

8.03.2016

15.5 weeks with Baby #2!

How far along? 15.5 weeks!

How big is baby? The size of a large navel orange!

Heartrate: 154!

Total weight gain/loss: NO WEIGHT GAIN YET! Yay. I know I'm supposed to be "gaining" at this point, I started this one off 20 lbs heavier than with Benjamin, so I have a few pounds already on to feed baby. I'll start packing them on in the third trimester like last time, I'm sure.

Maternity clothes? YES! Mostly pants. A couple of shirts. I'm not really showing yet, but things are getting TIGHT!

Sleep: I sleep in nap cycles this go around. ;(

Best moment this week: Hearing that 154 beating strong and loud on the doppler1 It's so amazing!

Movement: I feel like I have felt a flutter here and there, but nothing regular yet.

Food cravings: Fruit! Oh my goodness. Clementines, grapefruit, pineapple, watermelon, kiwis... etc. LOVE FRUIT!

Food Aversions: Seafood is still pretty iffy.

Gender: We have an idea, but no ultrasound this week so we will find out at the 20 week detailed scan!

Labor Signs: No! I still have some very mild, sporadic cramping, but nothing crazy.

Pregnancy Symptoms? Some bloating and sinus stuff. Nausea has let up quite a bit. Sometimes it hits really randomly still. 

Belly Button in or out? In.

What I miss: Sleeping. And sneezing/coughing without fear of peeing my pants!

What I am looking forward to: My husband to get home from his business trip, and to be able to feel this little gummy bear wiggling around!

Upcoming appointments/events:  Detailed scan 9/6!

Weekly Wisdom: Pantyliners are a must, and pregnancy plus a toddler is a lot harder than going without! Geez!

Milestones: Baby can start to hear me! It's time to work on those sweet songs!

Bump Picture: I will take one later! I have a tiny, tiny bump.

7.13.2016

12.5 weeks with baby #2!

How far along? 12.5 weeks!

How big is baby? The size of a large plum :)

Heartrate: 170

Total weight gain/loss: Will find out next week!

Maternity clothes? YES! Mostly pants. A couple of shirts. I'm not really showing yet.

Sleep: I sleep in nap cycles this go around. ;(

Best moment this week: after a bleeding scare this week (only lasted 1 day and it was very scant) and tons of crying, our ultrasound showed that baby was wiggling and perfect!

Movement: I can't feel our little one moving yet! I can't wait!

Food cravings: Salad and pasta! 

Food Aversions: MEAT! I have to really not think about it if I want to eat it. Everything fried. SEAFOOD! The smell... Oh my.

Gender: No idea! Friends and family are saying girl because of the heart rate which was 170 to me being so sick this time, but who knows?!

Labor Signs: No! I still have some very mild, sporadic cramping, but nothing crazy.

Pregnancy Symptoms? Some bloating and sinus stuff. Nausea has let up quite a bit. Sometimes it hits really randomly still. 

Belly Button in or out? In.

What I miss: Sleeping without snoring...

What I am looking forward to: Getting an actual baby bump!

Upcoming appointments/events:  Check up the 19th!

Weekly Wisdom: A good haircut and pamper day can make you feel like a human again!

Milestones: Baby is starting to look like a baby!

Bump Picture: I still just look like I ate too many donuts. Not a nice round bump yet!

7.05.2016

11.5 Weeks with Baby #2

How far along? 11.5 weeks!

How big is baby? The size of a lime!


Heartrate: 179!

Total weight gain/loss: No weight gained, but my "bump" looks like I ate too many burritos.

Maternity clothes? YES! Only pants. And only because I never stopped wearing them when I had Benjamin! Ha!

Sleep: I sleep in nap cycles this go around. ;(

Best moment this week: Trying to figure out what can help with the morning sickness! I'm so nauseated this time around.

Movement: I can't feel our little one moving yet! I can't wait!

Food cravings: Plain rice. Fruit. Veggies.


Food Aversions: MEAT! I have to really not think about it if I want to eat it. Everything fried. SEAFOOD! The smell... Oh my.

Gender: No idea! Friends and family are saying girl because of the heart rate which was 179 to me being so sick this time, but who knows?!

Labor Signs: No! I still have some very mild, sporadic cramping, but nothing crazy.

Pregnancy Symptoms? Some bloating and sinus stuff. Feeling sick pretty much most of the day. :/


Belly Button in or out? In.

What I miss: Not feeling like I have to puke every moment of the day, sleep, and clothes that fit!

What I am looking forward to: Getting an actual baby bump!

Upcoming appointments/events:  Check up the 19th!

Weekly Wisdom: Stock up on meds you are allowed to take during pregnancy. You never know when you might need it. (this is still true, so I'm going to leave it!) I will add that ginger ale, Preggie Pops, crackers, small meals, and no movement while you feel sick is probably the best you can do!

Milestones: Baby is starting to look like a baby!

Bump Picture: I still just look like I ate too many donuts. Not a nice round bump yet!