Week 24

You are getting bigger, it seems like over the past week my belly has grown so much. You are becoming more and more active. Your daddy was able to feel you move the other day, which was very exciting. We have picked out the furniture for your room. But I am still searching for the perfect bedding, once I find it we are going to get started on your nursery. I am really looking forward to it.

How far along: 24 weeks
Total weight gain: about 10 pounds
Maternity clothes: I am wearing a combination of both. Maternity jeans are more comfy at this point :o)
Sleep: I would like more than I get
Stretch marks: Nope!
Best moment of the week: Feeling you move all around in my tummy
Miss anything: My waist
Movement: Yes, you are a very active lil girl. Your daddy was able to feel you last week, he was very excited.
Food Craving: Watermelon
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Yep!
Gender: Girl :o)
Labor Signs: Not yet.
Belly button in or out: In, but I can tell it is getting shallow.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Getting started on your nursery

It's a girl!

We had your 19 week ultrasound this week and guess what! You are a girl! Both of your grandmas came to the ultrasound appointment too, they were very happy to share in the excitement. Now that we know what you are we are going to have to start thinking about names and how we are going to decorate the nursery. Before you know it June will be here :o)

I bought your first pink onesie last night, it says "daddy's little princess" because that is what you are :o)

Week 18

My belly is starting to grow and look more "pregnant" and you are becoming more and more active in momma's belly. It is such a wonderful experience to be able to feel you moving around. I can't wait until your daddy can feel you too! 

How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain: about 5 pounds.
Maternity clothes: I bought my first pair of maternity jeans online, they are actually pretty cute and really comfy! I am still wearing my pre-pregnancy clothes a majority of the time.
Sleep: Sleeping this week have been challenging, I have been a early riser.
Stretch marks: Nope!
Best moment of the week: Feeling you moving around, there was a song on in the car that really had you going.
Miss anything: Sleeping on my back.
Movement: Yep, not enough for Steve to feel yet but I definitely can!
Food Craving: Mexican food! I had it 3 times this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really...
Have you started to show yet: Yep!
Gender: We find out next week!
Labor Signs: Not yet.
Belly button in or out: In, but I can tell it is getting shallow.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Our ultrasound appointment next week!

Loud and clear!

We had a appointment with Dr. Mauro yesterday, this was our first time meeting him. He seemed very nice and eager to answer any of mommy and daddy's questions. We got to hear your heart beat, which is what I look forward to the most at these appointment. Dr. Mauro placed the doppler on my stomach and there you were, no searching needed. Your heartbeat was in the 150 range and you were very active. The doctor explained to us whenever we heard a loud swoosh noise that was you moving. I already knew you were active because when I sit still at my desk at work I can feel you moving. 

This week you are the size of a onion -

We are eagerly looking forward to January 10th when we get to catch a glimpse of you and hopefully find out if you are boy or a girl. Your dad is sure you are a boy, I am undecided. Either way you will be loved beyond belief.

 

So much to be thankful for...

Not just today but everyday we have so much to be thankful for. I am so thankful that we have such wonderful loving family and friends, for this pregnancy, our health, home, jobs and so much more it is a endless list.


On this Thanksgiving I am looking forward to spending time with family. It is seldom that we get good quality family time, with the rush of the season. I am really going to try and embrace it all this year. We also are going to surprise daddy's relatives with the big news, they do not know about you yet!


I am thankful that I can cook! I made artichoke spinach dip and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies last night for today's festivities. I can tell you already the cookies are good, there might have been a couple extra... :o)


On a good note I started taking Zofran yesterday a anti-nausea prescription and it seems to be helping. Which means all of the Thanksgiving food will be enjoyed!

No pain no gain...

Morning sickness and nausea is suppose to start tapering off at the end of the first trimester...thank God! Monday will be our 12 week point, which means this is the last week in the first trimester. I would be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to it.Not only because of the sickness, but also because your are growing each week.

This morning your daddy and I were talking and all of a sudden the "feeling" struck and I ran out of the room. I am not sure your dad knows what to think of all of this, but I do know he is looking forward to me feeling better too :o) 

I have my fingers crossed that I will be able to enjoy all the great Thanksgiving Day dishes next week! 

Surprise!

Your daddy and I had gone out to dinner on a Saturday, after dinner I was not feeling well. When we got home I went to bed, the next morning I woke up feeling okay. For some reason after work on Monday, September 26 I felt the inclination to buy a pregnancy test. When I got home I told your dad that I was not feeling 100% and was going to take the test. It didn't take long and two pink lines revealed themselves. 

I was in shock... I came down stairs where your dad was working and told him the news, he was very surprised too. I still was not convinced, so I took a second test. As you can see that test was positive as well! 

Your dad and I are very excited about your arrival. We have talked many times about wanting children and god has decided to bless us with you. 

The flowers and card are from your dad, he brought them home the day after we found out the big news. He is so thoughtful, he is going to be a great daddy. 

Currently you are 9 weeks, we had a ultrasound appointment yesterday. The appointment was wonderful it made things feel like more of a reality. You were just floating around waving your arms. Dr. Archer is going to be our doctor, hopefully she is the one that gets to deliver you too. Your estimated arrival date is June 5, 2012. If you are a week late you might be born on mommy and daddies wedding anniversary. 

(Your head is at the bottom of the picture, you a currently the size of a grape)

Here is my first belly picture... well there isn't much of a belly. I have actually lost some weight due to morning sickness. But no worries the doctor says this is normal and there is no reason for concern. I can't wait to watch you grow.