GIRL
We are so very excited! We can't wait to welcome this baby girl into the world. We have chosen the name:
Natalie Cora-Mae
Monday, December 27, 2010
Its a...
So, we found out last Thursday, right before Christmas, that we are having a precious healthy baby....
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
18 weeks 3 days..
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 18weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Sweet Potato
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -5 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Sweets
Gender: Not known yet. Will know THURSDAY!
Movement: Felt what I am assuming was the baby after eating sweets.
Sleep: FINALLY getting a good nights sleep after buying a pregnancy pillow. The next couple of months should be great now that I have that pillow. J
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but now I have just a few small areas where those marks are growing.
Maternity Clothes: Jeans and a few shirts
What I miss: Being able to empty my bladder 100%!
Best Moment this week: Feeling baby move.
What I am looking forward to: Ultrasound on THURSDAY to find out the gender! Then Christmas to follow.
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited and working on baby names.
No picture this week! Totally didn't have energy to do it and now I will be 19 weeks tomorrow, so I will just wait to take a new one!
How Far Along: 18weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Sweet Potato
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -5 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Sweets
Gender: Not known yet. Will know THURSDAY!
Movement: Felt what I am assuming was the baby after eating sweets.
Sleep: FINALLY getting a good nights sleep after buying a pregnancy pillow. The next couple of months should be great now that I have that pillow. J
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but now I have just a few small areas where those marks are growing.
Maternity Clothes: Jeans and a few shirts
What I miss: Being able to empty my bladder 100%!
Best Moment this week: Feeling baby move.
What I am looking forward to: Ultrasound on THURSDAY to find out the gender! Then Christmas to follow.
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited and working on baby names.
No picture this week! Totally didn't have energy to do it and now I will be 19 weeks tomorrow, so I will just wait to take a new one!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Online Baby Pool..
Thought this would be fun!! :) I have a pool going about the baby. Go ahead and add your guesses. Should be fun to see who wins.
Online Baby Pool
Online Baby Pool
Sunday, December 12, 2010
17 weeks 3 days
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 17weeks 3 day
Baby's Size in Fruit: Onion
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -5 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Mexican and Seafood
Gender: Not known yet, but ultrasound scheduled for Dec. 23rd!
Movement: Felt the baby once, but nothing else yet.
Sleep: FINALLY getting a good nights sleep after buying a pregnancy pillow. The next couple of months should be great now that I have that pillow.
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but now I have just a few small areas where those marks are growing.
Maternity Clothes: Jeans and a few shirts
What I miss: Being able to empty my bladder 100%!
Best Moment this week: Buying my body pillow.
What I am looking forward to: Dec. 23rd appt to find out the gender!
How is Daddy-to-be: Getting pregnancy cravings more than the mommy-to-be.
How Far Along: 17weeks 3 day
Baby's Size in Fruit: Onion
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -5 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Mexican and Seafood
Gender: Not known yet, but ultrasound scheduled for Dec. 23rd!
Movement: Felt the baby once, but nothing else yet.
Sleep: FINALLY getting a good nights sleep after buying a pregnancy pillow. The next couple of months should be great now that I have that pillow.
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but now I have just a few small areas where those marks are growing.
Maternity Clothes: Jeans and a few shirts
What I miss: Being able to empty my bladder 100%!
Best Moment this week: Buying my body pillow.
What I am looking forward to: Dec. 23rd appt to find out the gender!
How is Daddy-to-be: Getting pregnancy cravings more than the mommy-to-be.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
16 weeks 3 days
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 16 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in Fruit: Avocado
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -3 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Tacos
Gender: Not known yet, but the ultrasound is scheduled for Dec. 23rd!
Movement: Felt the baby once, but nothing else yet.
Sleep: Horrible time sleeping because my hips are hurting pretty bad and I’m up on a constant basis to use the bathroom.
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans and a few shirts
What I miss: Being able to get a good nights sleep!
Best Moment this week: Going to the doctor and her telling me she is happy with how the pregnancy is going.
What I am looking forward to: Dec. 23rd appt to find out the gender! J
How is Daddy-to-be: Getting eager to find out the sex.
How Far Along: 16 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in Fruit: Avocado
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -3 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Tacos
Gender: Not known yet, but the ultrasound is scheduled for Dec. 23rd!
Movement: Felt the baby once, but nothing else yet.
Sleep: Horrible time sleeping because my hips are hurting pretty bad and I’m up on a constant basis to use the bathroom.
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans and a few shirts
What I miss: Being able to get a good nights sleep!
Best Moment this week: Going to the doctor and her telling me she is happy with how the pregnancy is going.
What I am looking forward to: Dec. 23rd appt to find out the gender! J
How is Daddy-to-be: Getting eager to find out the sex.
Monday, November 29, 2010
12, 13, 14 and 15 weeks
So again, I have totally slacked on keeping up with pictures and posts. Everytime I think about it, I get too lazy to actually get it done, or my hair is so crazy I do NOT want any pictures taken. :) So here is the last 4 weeks of highlights but no pictures.
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 12 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Plum
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -1 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Salty foods
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: This week was better with sleeping. Finally a good week!
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans (MUCH needed) and a few shirts. I didn’t “need” the shirts yet, but they so comfy.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!
Best Moment this week: Seeing the little Mexican jumping bean via ultrasound! J
What I am looking forward to: Spending some time with my mom and brother.
How is Daddy-to-be: Getting more and more excited!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 13 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Peach
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -1 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Salisbury steak dinners
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Uncomfortable but sleeping ok
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans (MUCH needed) and a few shirts. I didn’t “need” the shirts yet, but they so comfy.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!
Best Moment this week: Seeing family and seeing how excited they were about this baby.
What I am looking forward to: Getting bigger!
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited to see how much mommy is changing and how I’m looking a little bigger each week.
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 14 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Lemon
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -1 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Salisbury steak dinners
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Sleeping is a bit more difficult again. Not sleeping as much as I was.
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans (MUCH needed) and a few shirts.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!
Best Moment this week: Spending some time with the inlaws because we got a TON of snow and I wasn’t driving in the weather.
What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving food and of course the family get together.
How is Daddy-to-be: Happy that the belly is growing more and more everyday!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 15weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Naval Orange
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -1 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Starbursts and Sushi
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Horrible time sleeping because my hips are hurting pretty bad and I’m up on a constant basis to use the bathroom.
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans and a few shirts
What I miss: Being able to get a good nights sleep!
Best Moment this week: Seeing family for Thanksgiving and spending time with my mom before she heads back home to Arizona
What I am looking forward to: My doctor’s appt on Thursday, when I can schedule our gender ultrasound. J
How is Daddy-to-be: Loving that he can finally rub the belly and its rounding out!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 12 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Plum
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -1 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Salty foods
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: This week was better with sleeping. Finally a good week!
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans (MUCH needed) and a few shirts. I didn’t “need” the shirts yet, but they so comfy.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!
Best Moment this week: Seeing the little Mexican jumping bean via ultrasound! J
What I am looking forward to: Spending some time with my mom and brother.
How is Daddy-to-be: Getting more and more excited!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 13 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Peach
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -1 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Salisbury steak dinners
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Uncomfortable but sleeping ok
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans (MUCH needed) and a few shirts. I didn’t “need” the shirts yet, but they so comfy.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!
Best Moment this week: Seeing family and seeing how excited they were about this baby.
What I am looking forward to: Getting bigger!
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited to see how much mommy is changing and how I’m looking a little bigger each week.
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 14 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Lemon
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -1 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Salisbury steak dinners
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Sleeping is a bit more difficult again. Not sleeping as much as I was.
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans (MUCH needed) and a few shirts.
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!
Best Moment this week: Spending some time with the inlaws because we got a TON of snow and I wasn’t driving in the weather.
What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving food and of course the family get together.
How is Daddy-to-be: Happy that the belly is growing more and more everyday!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 15weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Naval Orange
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -1 lbs
Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Starbursts and Sushi
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Horrible time sleeping because my hips are hurting pretty bad and I’m up on a constant basis to use the bathroom.
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Jeans and a few shirts
What I miss: Being able to get a good nights sleep!
Best Moment this week: Seeing family for Thanksgiving and spending time with my mom before she heads back home to Arizona
What I am looking forward to: My doctor’s appt on Thursday, when I can schedule our gender ultrasound. J
How is Daddy-to-be: Loving that he can finally rub the belly and its rounding out!
Monday, November 1, 2010
11 weeks 3 days
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 11 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Lime
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -2 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Salty foods
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Horrible time sleeping, although I sleep better when hubby isn’t in bed because I can sprawl out wherever I want to
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. My jeans don’t fit much anymore, so its time for maternity clothes
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!
Best Moment this week: Nothing really exciting or good this last week, just glad to have made it another week!
What I am looking forward to: Doctor appointment this coming Thursday! And my mom and brother coming into town.
How is Daddy-to-be: Protective of his new little one growing inside of mommy! Getting more and more excited to see the changes in me.
How Far Along: 11 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Lime
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -2 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Salty foods
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Horrible time sleeping, although I sleep better when hubby isn’t in bed because I can sprawl out wherever I want to
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. My jeans don’t fit much anymore, so its time for maternity clothes
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!
Best Moment this week: Nothing really exciting or good this last week, just glad to have made it another week!
What I am looking forward to: Doctor appointment this coming Thursday! And my mom and brother coming into town.
How is Daddy-to-be: Protective of his new little one growing inside of mommy! Getting more and more excited to see the changes in me.
8, 9, and 10 weeks
I was gone to Arizona for the death of my step-dad, so I got way backed up. Here is the 3 weeks I wasn't able to keep up on. I missed 2 weeks of pregnancy pictures too. :( I am back on track though!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 8 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Raspberry
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -2 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Sweet Tea from McDonalds (its not food, but it is a drink)
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Having a hard time sleeping due to being sick and lots of bathroom breaks
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes
What I miss: Having a good nights sleep, instead of being woke up by coughing
Best Moment this week: Seeing my mom, even though it was for a bad situation
What I am looking forward to: Getting out of the first trimester!
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited!
Pregnancy Highlights
Pregnancy Highlights
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 8 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Raspberry
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -2 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Sweet Tea from McDonalds (its not food, but it is a drink)
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Having a hard time sleeping due to being sick and lots of bathroom breaks
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes
What I miss: Having a good nights sleep, instead of being woke up by coughing
Best Moment this week: Seeing my mom, even though it was for a bad situation
What I am looking forward to: Getting out of the first trimester!
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 9 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Green Olive
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -2 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Sweet Tea from McDonalds and anything “fast food”
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Having a hard time sleeping due to being sick and lots of bathroom breaks
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes
What I miss: Sleeping thru the night and not waking up due to my coughing
Best Moment this week: Spending time with my mom and aunt while in Arizona
What I am looking forward to: Getting out of the first trimester!
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited!
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 10 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Prune
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -2 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Anything salty and “fast food” related (although I’ve tried to refrain)
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Not much sleep because I can’t get comfortable and lots of bathroom breaks
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes
What I miss: A good nights sleep!
Best Moment this week: Coming home to see my hubby after being gone for a week and half, and FINALLY not sick anymore!
What I am looking forward to: Getting out of the first trimester!
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
7 weeks 3 days..
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 7 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Blueberry (or kidney bean as the ultrasound tech said)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -2 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Big juicy steak and mashed potatoes
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Having a hard time sleeping due to being sick and lots of bathroom breaks
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy completely and taking good meds to get rid of this sickness
Best Moment this week: Going to our first OB and ultrasound appt. SEEING THE BABY!
What I am looking forward to: Getting out of the first trimester!
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited! Said the baby looks like a frog. :)
How Far Along: 7 weeks 3 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Blueberry (or kidney bean as the ultrasound tech said)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: -2 lbs
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Big juicy steak and mashed potatoes
Gender: Unknown as of yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Having a hard time sleeping due to being sick and lots of bathroom breaks
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy completely and taking good meds to get rid of this sickness
Best Moment this week: Going to our first OB and ultrasound appt. SEEING THE BABY!
What I am looking forward to: Getting out of the first trimester!
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited! Said the baby looks like a frog. :)
Friday, October 1, 2010
Doctor appt and ultrasound..
After being very nervous, I'm happy to report we had a great appt with our OB and wonderful first ultrasound this afternoon!
We love our new doctor. She is absolutely amazing. Natural birth friendly and very down to earth. After leaving our doctor appt we went for our ultrasound. It was so very nerve-wracking while she did all the measurements and then had her higher up tech come in to do more in-depth findings. But when she finally turned on the sound and we heard the heartbeat, it was such a relief. She then showed us our little one on the screen and showed us the heart beating. It was absolutely amazing! Hubby said it looked like a little frog. :) We are so excited.
Our official due date is May 19, 2011, which puts us at 7 weeks 1 day. Next appt is on November 4th!
We love our new doctor. She is absolutely amazing. Natural birth friendly and very down to earth. After leaving our doctor appt we went for our ultrasound. It was so very nerve-wracking while she did all the measurements and then had her higher up tech come in to do more in-depth findings. But when she finally turned on the sound and we heard the heartbeat, it was such a relief. She then showed us our little one on the screen and showed us the heart beating. It was absolutely amazing! Hubby said it looked like a little frog. :) We are so excited.
Our official due date is May 19, 2011, which puts us at 7 weeks 1 day. Next appt is on November 4th!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Nervous..
I am beyond nervous for our first doctor appointment and first ultrasound tomorrow! I am excited, but my nerves are getting the best of me. :( I am praying everything turns out ok. I am hoping we are able to see/hear the heartbeat. I think I will feel so much better knowing this little monkey is healthy and growing. Although some of my symptoms have slowed or arent there anymore, there are still some VERY noticeable. So I am being positive that everything IS ok. I guess I will update tomorrow with the news. Until then..
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
New layout..
So I absolutely love this background I have. If you cant tell just by the colors alone, I am very much rooting for TEAM BLUE!! If we are having a little girl, I will change the background to something girlie. But until then, this is my vote for a BOY. We will take whatever is given to us though, as we know this is very much a miracle baby.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
6 weeks 3 day..
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 6 weeks 1 day
Baby's Size in Fruit: Sweet Pea
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Unknown til first appt which is this Friday
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Nachos (and cant have nachos without sour cream.. hehe)
Gender: Unknown
Movement: None
Sleep: Sleeping ok, just wake up for bathroom trips
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet (Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes)
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy completely
Best Moment this week: Picking out names with hubby!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appt this Friday
How is Daddy-to-be: Getting more excited.. And excited for our first appt.
How Far Along: 6 weeks 1 day
Baby's Size in Fruit: Sweet Pea
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Unknown til first appt which is this Friday
Symptoms: Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Nachos (and cant have nachos without sour cream.. hehe)
Gender: Unknown
Movement: None
Sleep: Sleeping ok, just wake up for bathroom trips
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet (Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes)
What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy completely
Best Moment this week: Picking out names with hubby!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appt this Friday
How is Daddy-to-be: Getting more excited.. And excited for our first appt.
I look like total hell this week! I have been sick since Friday night and since I'm pregnant, there isn't much I can take for this sickness. :( So it was comfy clothes and messed up hair. I really didn't care.
We are super excited for our appointment on Friday. Praying everything is ok and we will be able to see our little monkey on the ultrasound. Until next time..
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tired..
Wow, I didnt realize how tired I could actually get! I was really tired right after I found out I was pregnant, but it seemed to get a little better. Well it came back 10x worse. Then to add on top of that, I got my nausea back with even more bloating than before. I love that I am getting all these symptoms, because yes I did ask for them.
I just would rather be home by myself, in a quiet environment. So if I am offending anyone, dont take it personal! Once these first trimester symptoms ease off a little more, I will be more up beat. But they are kicking my butt which makes me want to just sleep!
Well I'm off for now. I will be back to update with my weekly highlights on Sunday. Until then..
I just would rather be home by myself, in a quiet environment. So if I am offending anyone, dont take it personal! Once these first trimester symptoms ease off a little more, I will be more up beat. But they are kicking my butt which makes me want to just sleep!
Well I'm off for now. I will be back to update with my weekly highlights on Sunday. Until then..
Monday, September 20, 2010
Thoughts on Becoming a Mother..
I found this on a blog I had read a month or so back. Never realizing I would be pregnant right now. Really hit home when I read it.
Thoughts on Becoming a Mother
There are women that become mothers without effort, without thought, without patience or loss and though they are good mothers and love their children, I know that I will be better.
I will be better not because of genetics, or money or that I have read more books,
but because I have struggled and toiled for this child.
I have longed and waited. I have cried and prayed.
I have endured and planned over and over again.
Like most things in life, the people who truly have appreciation are those who have struggled to attain their dreams.
I will notice everything about my child.
I will take time to watch my child sleep, explore and discover. I will marvel at this miracle every day for the rest of my life.
I will be happy when I wake in the middle of the night to the sound of my child, knowing that I can comfort, hold and feed him and that I am not waking to take another temperature, pop another pill, take another shot or cry tears of a broken dream. My dream will be crying for me.
I count myself lucky in this sense; that God has given me this insight, this special vision with which I will look upon my child that my friends will not see.
Whether I parent a child I actually give birth to or a child that God leads me to, I will not be careless with my love.
I will be a better mother for all that I have endured. I am a better wife, a better aunt, a better daughter, neighbor, friend and sister because I have known pain.
I know disillusionment as I have been betrayed by my own body, I have been tried by fire and hell many never face, yet given time, I stood tall.
I have prevailed.
I have succeeded.
I have won.
So now, when others hurt around me, I do not run from their pain in order to save myself discomfort. I see it, mourn it, and join them in theirs.
I listen.
And even though I cannot make it better, I can make it less lonely. I have learned the immerse power of another hand holding tight to mine, of other eyes that moisten as they learn to accept the harsh truth and when life is beyond hard. I have learned a compassion that only comes with walking in those shoes.
I have learned to appreciate life.
Yes I will be a wonderful mother.
Thoughts on Becoming a Mother
There are women that become mothers without effort, without thought, without patience or loss and though they are good mothers and love their children, I know that I will be better.
I will be better not because of genetics, or money or that I have read more books,
but because I have struggled and toiled for this child.
I have longed and waited. I have cried and prayed.
I have endured and planned over and over again.
Like most things in life, the people who truly have appreciation are those who have struggled to attain their dreams.
I will notice everything about my child.
I will take time to watch my child sleep, explore and discover. I will marvel at this miracle every day for the rest of my life.
I will be happy when I wake in the middle of the night to the sound of my child, knowing that I can comfort, hold and feed him and that I am not waking to take another temperature, pop another pill, take another shot or cry tears of a broken dream. My dream will be crying for me.
I count myself lucky in this sense; that God has given me this insight, this special vision with which I will look upon my child that my friends will not see.
Whether I parent a child I actually give birth to or a child that God leads me to, I will not be careless with my love.
I will be a better mother for all that I have endured. I am a better wife, a better aunt, a better daughter, neighbor, friend and sister because I have known pain.
I know disillusionment as I have been betrayed by my own body, I have been tried by fire and hell many never face, yet given time, I stood tall.
I have prevailed.
I have succeeded.
I have won.
So now, when others hurt around me, I do not run from their pain in order to save myself discomfort. I see it, mourn it, and join them in theirs.
I listen.
And even though I cannot make it better, I can make it less lonely. I have learned the immerse power of another hand holding tight to mine, of other eyes that moisten as they learn to accept the harsh truth and when life is beyond hard. I have learned a compassion that only comes with walking in those shoes.
I have learned to appreciate life.
Yes I will be a wonderful mother.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
5 weeks 3 day..
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 5 weeks 1 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Appleseed
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Unknown til first appt
Symptoms: Sore boobs, NAUSEA, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Nachos (so the hubby says.. lol)
Gender: Unknown
Movement: None
Sleep: Sleeping ok, just wake up for bathroom trips
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes
What I miss: Being able to eat what I want without feeling bloated
Best Moment this week: Announcing to family and friends we are expecting!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appt on Oct. 1st
How is Daddy-to-be: Very happy!!
How Far Along: 5 weeks 1 day
Baby’s Size in fruit: Appleseed
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Unknown til first appt
Symptoms: Sore boobs, NAUSEA, bloating, and frequent bathroom trips
Food Craving: Nachos (so the hubby says.. lol)
Gender: Unknown
Movement: None
Sleep: Sleeping ok, just wake up for bathroom trips
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: None yet.. Although with my bloating, I am needing looser clothes
What I miss: Being able to eat what I want without feeling bloated
Best Moment this week: Announcing to family and friends we are expecting!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appt on Oct. 1st
How is Daddy-to-be: Very happy!!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
4 week 6 days..
So I decided I would atleast post this one I did earlier in the week. I will be starting with the belly shots tomorrow. So here is this last weeks highlights..
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 4 weeks 4 days
Baby’s Size in fruit: Poppy seed
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Unknown until first appointment
Symptoms: VERY sore boobs, nausea, tiredness, headaches,
Baby’s Size in fruit: Poppy seed
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Unknown until first appointment
Symptoms: VERY sore boobs, nausea, tiredness, headaches,
frequent bathroom trips, and quite a bit of bloating
Food Craving: None yet
Gender: Don’t know yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Still sleeping ok, just up for frequent bathroom breaks
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before the pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Don’t need them yet
What I miss: Being able to eat full meals and sleeping on my stomach
Best Moment this week: Finding out we are pregnant!
Food Craving: None yet
Gender: Don’t know yet
Movement: None
Sleep: Still sleeping ok, just up for frequent bathroom breaks
Belly Button: In
Stretch Marks: Had them before the pregnancy, but nothing new
Maternity Clothes: Don’t need them yet
What I miss: Being able to eat full meals and sleeping on my stomach
Best Moment this week: Finding out we are pregnant!
What I am looking forward to: Our first OB appointment on Oct. 1st
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited but still having a hard time grasping we are actually pregnant
How is Daddy-to-be: Excited but still having a hard time grasping we are actually pregnant
Its official...
WE ARE PREGNANT!!
As of right now, we are pretty sure our due date is May 21, 2011, which puts me at 5 weeks today. We will know more at our first doctor appointment on October 1st. Until then, I will be updating with weekly "pregnancy highlights". I am hoping to do them every Sunday. It will be so neat to be able to see how much has changed in just the course of a week, and to watch my belly grow during this pregnancy.
I am hoping this will help me journal a little more about this baby, so I can have those memories years down the road. So here's the start to an adventurous 9 months..
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