Monday, November 28, 2011

Baby Bump Update: 20 Weeks

I made it half way....actually past half way since I only have to make it to 39 weeks with this pregnancy... I'm 20 weeks!

 

*How far along?: 20 weeks 3 days when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain: about 8 pounds, although I am not certain about that. It's around 8 lbs....but all the websites tell me I should be gaining 1 lb per week from here on out. The weight gain is picking up. Really hoping to keep this pregnancy at a 35 pound weight gain...much better than the 77 and 50lbs from the last 2 pregnancies.

*How big is baby?: The size of a banana...10 inches long and about 8.5 ounces...it's practicing swallowing this week!!

*Sleep?:Sleeping good, actually...although I am noticing some waking up every time I try to turn over...it's a little work, let me tell you! ha!

*Best moment this week?: Feeling better, and getting finished with bed rest!! Although I have to take it easy I can move around. So far I've been for two, 2 mile walks in the last couple of days. YAY!

*Movement?: Holy Guacamole, yes!! I believe this baby is already 10 lbs and constantly moving!! Lots of kicks!

*Food cravings?: Still no overwhelming cravings.....I seem to order spaghetti every time we go out to dinner, but don't fix it here at home.  Still loving snacking on my carrots with hummus!

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness. 

*Belly button in or out?: Ugh, it's starting to poke out...someone even noticed it this weekend. Drats!

*What I miss: Running!!! I have gone for 2 walks now, and all I want to do is RUN!!! I even tried a little running, but it hurts my pelvis too much....so walking is better than nothing right now. Running will come back post-baby!

*What I’m looking forward to:  We have our 20 week ultrasound this afternoon! Since I can't decide if I want to know the sex ( I think I do....oh wait, maybe I don't...but I want to get the nursery ready...but this is the last baby...but I need to be prepared...but what the heck is growing inside me?!?!?!) UGH!!! Why can't this just be an easy decision?!?!? ;-) Sooooo, I do believe I will have teh ultrasound tech put the sex in an envelope and I can open it when I am ready! I may not last until we get home....or I may have stronger will power than I think. 

We will see.



Thursday, November 24, 2011

Baby Bump Update: 19 Weeks

19 Week Bump Update

Who swallowed a bowling ball this week?????? 


That would be me! Holy Cow, I really popped out this week. There is no more trying to hide it anymore. It's obvious that I am, indeed, pregnant! Wow!

This picture was taken at 19 weeks and 5 days....so basically I am 20 weeks....I need to start taking these weekly pics at the beginning of the week.

*How far along?: 19 weeks 5 days when this photo was taken (and in regular clothes. yay!)

*Total weight gain: about 7 pounds...I gained 2 lbs this week...and that was BEFORE I ate Thanksgiving dinner. I shutter to think what next month's dr.'s appointment will show. ((sigh))

*How big is baby?: The size of a banana...10 inches long and about 8.5 ounces

*Sleep?:Sleeping good, actually!

*Best moment this week?:Just feeling better and being able to get out and about running errands. This is my last week of "bed rest"!

*Movement?: Oh yes! We have a very active little one! My oldest daughter was able to feel kicks this week.

*Food cravings?: Still no overwhelming cravings....but somehow I gained 2 lbs in a week, so SOMETHING must taste good to me! haha!

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness. 

*Belly button in or out?: Still in, but I don't have a deep belly button, so it will poke out soon! 

*What I miss:Sleeping on my stomach...sleeping good, but finding myself waking up  through the night when I turn over....it's getting to be quite a task! ha!

*What I’m looking forward to: Bed rest ends this weekend... I can get back into exercising! SO excited to go for a walk!!!!! AND, we have our weekly ultrasound this coming Monday...but I still can't decide what to do about finding out the sex of the baby. It's kinda fun not knowing! ;-)

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Baby Bump Update: 18 Weeks

Baby Bump Update: 18 Weeks 


*How far along?: 18 weeks 5 Days when this photo was taken (and in regular clothes. yay!)

*Total weight gain: about 5 pounds...this week at the OB/GYN I had a 1lb weight gain for the month!

*How big is baby?: The size of a baked potato

*Sleep?:Sleeping good, actually!

*Best moment this week?: Going to the OB for my monthly appointment and finally getting good news...up until now, it's been tough with muscle aches, pains, blood clots, etc....but I felt good after this appointment

*Movement?: Oh yes! We have a very active little one!

*Food cravings?: Not really...There's nothing I just HAVE to have. Just trying to eat healthy to keep my weight gain down

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness. 

*Belly button in or out?: Still in, but I don't have a deep belly button, so it will poke out soon! 

*What I miss: Just feeling un-pregnant. I have to admit, I don't like being pregnant. Lord, please, let the rest of this pregnancy fly by.

*What I’m looking forward to: Ultrasound is less than 2 weeks away...we can find out the sex then, but I am not certain we will. I have about 11 days to decide!

Friday, November 11, 2011

Bump Update...17 weeks

Baby Bump Update...17 Weeks 



*How far along?: 17 weeks 5 Days when this photo was taken

*Total weight gain: still around 4 pounds....hoping to stay on this track for a 35 lb gain total...fingers crossed

*How big is baby?: The size of an dollar bill...or a bell pepper. 

*Sleep?:Sleeping good, actually!

*Best moment this week?: Getting to feel the baby kick and move around for the first time...I even had my husband put his hand on my belly and HE even felt a faint kick. I'm telling you, this baby is going to be HUGE!

*Movement?:Yep, now I feel it all the time...this baby is a very busy little one...

*Food cravings?: Still no real cravings...bagel and cream cheese taste good to me this week, but not really craving them. There's nothing I feel I HAVE to have! With my last pregnancies, I would have pushed you down to get to a certain food...but not this time.

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness. 

*Belly button in or out?: Still in, but I don't have a deep belly button, so it will poke out soon! 

*What I miss: Still missing exercising, but also missing be able to go and do whatever I want. I still have to take it easy, and that's not easy for me.

*What I’m looking forward to: Getting to the half way point soon....I won't lie, I hate being pregnant with a passion....so ready to be "normal" again!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Baby Bump Update...16 weeks

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 Baby Bump Update...16 weeks
I actually took this picture earlier in the week, but here is the 16 week update!

*How far along?: 16 weeks

*Total weight gain: About 3.5 pounds...I only gained 4 lbs the first 20 weeks last time, but quickly packed on 50 lbs in the end. hoping to keep my weight gain down to 35lbs this time.

*How big is baby?: The size of an avacado. 

*Sleep?:Sleeping good, actually!

*Best moment this week?: Getting to take my girls to the doctor with me and letting them get to hear the heartbeat!!..or as my 5 yr old would say, "the heartBEEP"

*Movement?: Finally starting to feel little bubbles in my abdomen, and I'm almost positive it's no gas! ;-)

*Food cravings?: Nothing really...I was finally able to stomach a cup of coffee this week. Something I hadn't had since the morning sickness started....although, I am not craving it.

*Labor signs?: No, thank Goodness. 

*Belly button in or out?: Still in, but I don't have a deep belly button, so it will poke out soon! 

*What I miss: Still missing my exercise routine. Only 2 more weeks of "rest" because of the blood clots....can't wait to return to the gym!

*What I’m looking forward to:Getting through the awkward stage with clothing. Nothing fits...regular clothes are too small, and maternity clothes are too big....so it's jogging pants and t shirts right now for me.