An idea stolen from other preggo bloggers ~ a good way to update since I don't feel like I have much to say right now!
How far along? 17 weeks and 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: +7 -- right in the middle of where it should be right now
Maternity clothes? I loved my belly band, but now I'm loving the maternity shorts I have (thanks Jill!) so much easier than dealing with the silly band all day!
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: Better now that I try to limit water intake after 6:30pm
Best moment this week: Being able to have a couple days to just relax and watch SATC
Movement: One for sure movement, other times where I think it was, but not sure
Food cravings: Pasta --- all pasta! And popcicles!
Gender: I change my mind every day!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: Summer drinking ... *sighs*
What I am looking forward to: The ultrasound in 3 weeks -- and starting on the nursery
Weekly Wisdom: Hmm... I'm not feeling any wisdom bits right now
Milestones: That one moment where I knew I felt baby move!
Realization of the week: Maternity clothes are comfy -- why don't people where them all the time??
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
16 weeks
Second round of belly shots -- gonna stick w/ the monthly pics from here on out.
I'm still feeling good -- my back gets sore if I'm on my feet too long, I love popcicles, and I can't stop rubbing my tummy and staring at it in the mirror :)
I'm still feeling good -- my back gets sore if I'm on my feet too long, I love popcicles, and I can't stop rubbing my tummy and staring at it in the mirror :) Friday, June 12, 2009
15 weeks 3 days
Hello readers :)
We had another OB check up today - it all went well. I'm cleared to go back to regular activity, my OB (remember I had to see someone else during the ER scare and follow up) agrees it was probably the meds that caused the bleeding, maybe even a weird allergic reaction.
It took her a while to find baby's heartbeat because first her machine needed new batteries, and then baby wasn't cooperating :) I pictured him/her in there moving all over and trying to kick the pressure it was getting. We could hear the sounds from all the movement of baby - but no heartbeat until doctor held my belly in a way that baby couldn't move anymore!
We'll have the big 20 week update on July 16th and hopefully will know if we're team pink or blue then!!
We had another OB check up today - it all went well. I'm cleared to go back to regular activity, my OB (remember I had to see someone else during the ER scare and follow up) agrees it was probably the meds that caused the bleeding, maybe even a weird allergic reaction.
It took her a while to find baby's heartbeat because first her machine needed new batteries, and then baby wasn't cooperating :) I pictured him/her in there moving all over and trying to kick the pressure it was getting. We could hear the sounds from all the movement of baby - but no heartbeat until doctor held my belly in a way that baby couldn't move anymore!
We'll have the big 20 week update on July 16th and hopefully will know if we're team pink or blue then!!
Friday, May 29, 2009
13 weeks and 3 days
Ok -- here's the first official belly shots. I feel like I'm bigger than what I should be at this point ... but hey - we all know my baby is going to be ginormous!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Our First ER Scare...
Last night Nick and I experienced our first ER scare - pregnancy related of course. Luckily, all seems well now.
Background: for the last couple days I've had bleeding which we thought was b/c of the yeast infection and irritation due to the meds prescribed. Last night after I woke up from my nap, the bleeding became worse including a nasty blood clot, so we were told to head to the ER. After 4.5 hours, we were sent home after being given an ultrasound that showed baby moving around happily and the placenta all well attached as it should be.
I was told to rest today and follow up w/ OB ~ the bleeding has since pretty much stopped. OB reiterated how bleeding in the first months can be normal, and since it stopped didn't want to look up in there in fear of irritating something again. Since the ultrasound pics don't even show a placenta tear anywhere and baby is good -- she says just take it easy for the next couple weeks and basically just hope it doesn't happen again.
I'm fairly confident it's due to the medicine they gave me for the yeasty - though they refuse to say that's possible, but why would they tell me they shouldn't have given me those meds?
I was only in tears the first hour in the waiting room -- since then I've had a pretty strong sense of calm that everything's fine. God is good at giving peace when it's needed!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him." Psalm 62:5
Background: for the last couple days I've had bleeding which we thought was b/c of the yeast infection and irritation due to the meds prescribed. Last night after I woke up from my nap, the bleeding became worse including a nasty blood clot, so we were told to head to the ER. After 4.5 hours, we were sent home after being given an ultrasound that showed baby moving around happily and the placenta all well attached as it should be.
I was told to rest today and follow up w/ OB ~ the bleeding has since pretty much stopped. OB reiterated how bleeding in the first months can be normal, and since it stopped didn't want to look up in there in fear of irritating something again. Since the ultrasound pics don't even show a placenta tear anywhere and baby is good -- she says just take it easy for the next couple weeks and basically just hope it doesn't happen again.
I'm fairly confident it's due to the medicine they gave me for the yeasty - though they refuse to say that's possible, but why would they tell me they shouldn't have given me those meds?
I was only in tears the first hour in the waiting room -- since then I've had a pretty strong sense of calm that everything's fine. God is good at giving peace when it's needed!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him." Psalm 62:5
Sunday, May 24, 2009
The Gender Game..
So - as some of you may know - we have our boy/girl names picked out. Henry (after Nick's late father) and Nora (after my late grandmother).
Sooo today while we were Memorialing (family tradition) - we were at Grandma Nora's grave, and a toad hopped on!! And this little toad did not move the rest of the time we were visiting, even as my dad poked and proded it and lifted it up! He stayed right by the writing "NORA" -- and the stone had two sides so he coulda hopped over to "MARVIN" at any time! I believe that Toad was my grandma telling us that we're having a girl and she can't wait for us to name it after her :) Nick of course, disagrees.
When we later visited Arthur Henry VandenBerg's grave ... no such toad appeared, or any other indication.
In approxmiately 7 weeks, we may be able to find out if my superstition is right or not!
Sooo today while we were Memorialing (family tradition) - we were at Grandma Nora's grave, and a toad hopped on!! And this little toad did not move the rest of the time we were visiting, even as my dad poked and proded it and lifted it up! He stayed right by the writing "NORA" -- and the stone had two sides so he coulda hopped over to "MARVIN" at any time! I believe that Toad was my grandma telling us that we're having a girl and she can't wait for us to name it after her :) Nick of course, disagrees.
When we later visited Arthur Henry VandenBerg's grave ... no such toad appeared, or any other indication.
In approxmiately 7 weeks, we may be able to find out if my superstition is right or not!
12 wks 5 days
Just figured I'd update since it's been over a week ... though there's really nothing new to discuss! Almost officially done with the first trimester (though that timing is debatable, some say end of 12 weeks, some say end of week 13 ...) so that's exciting.
I have officially stopped my progesterone supps - which I had a hard time doing, but seems to be okay. I wish I could have a check up like, the week after stopping just to be sure all is well. It's causing some cramping, since progesterone helps relax the uterus and w/ out the extra I can feel more of the tension. Also taking some meds for that yeast infection, which I was also nervous about - but I'm taking it all in good faith that God wants me to have this baby and he will do all in his power to protect everything I can/will do wrong to it!
It's also been a stressful week with my cousin's funeral - so I'm using the long weekend to just relax and get re-focused. Only two weeks left teaching the crazy munchkins - then it's off to vacation land!!
When darkness overtakes the godly, light will come bursting in ... They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. Psalm 112: 4, 7-8
Yeah ... I'm working on that.
I have officially stopped my progesterone supps - which I had a hard time doing, but seems to be okay. I wish I could have a check up like, the week after stopping just to be sure all is well. It's causing some cramping, since progesterone helps relax the uterus and w/ out the extra I can feel more of the tension. Also taking some meds for that yeast infection, which I was also nervous about - but I'm taking it all in good faith that God wants me to have this baby and he will do all in his power to protect everything I can/will do wrong to it!
It's also been a stressful week with my cousin's funeral - so I'm using the long weekend to just relax and get re-focused. Only two weeks left teaching the crazy munchkins - then it's off to vacation land!!
When darkness overtakes the godly, light will come bursting in ... They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them. They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. Psalm 112: 4, 7-8
Yeah ... I'm working on that.
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