This week really flew by. I completely forgot it was the start of 17 weeks, until I checked my email and saw the update email from one of the baby sites. Which means on Tuesday I'll only be 4 weeks away from my next appointment!! Also in three weeks I'll be half way through the pregnancy, which is a little crazy. There are a ton of people I haven't even told I'm pregnant yet, and it is already almost half over. Oh well, I guess in the next several weeks or so they'll be able to figure it out for themselves.
In the four weeks before we find out gender, I have 4 events to get through, will finish class, and need to find time to do my student observations. It is going to be busy and probably fly by just as quickly as this week did.
* How far along?: 17 weeks
* Total weight gain: About 1.5 pounds. (I think the same as last week, I haven't been checking the past couple days.)
* How big is baby?: The size of an onion. About 5 inches and almost 6 oz. There is definitely a growth spurt going on!
* Maternity clothes?: I like that maternity shirts actually give me kind of a pregnant look instead of a beer gut look. Pants are always maternity and I go back and forth in tops right now. (Same as last week)
* Sleep?: Not so great the past couple nights. I have a headache that has the ability to wake me up in the middle of the night. (Same as last week, but sleeping a bit better)
* Best moment this week?: Getting to hear the heartbeat
* Movement?: If I'm feeling it, it is definitely not on a regular basis or a very strong feeling yet. Probably another couple weeks for that.
* Food cravings?: On Wednesday before the storms hit Michael had to race to get propane and I went to two grocery stores so we could have steaks, sweet potatoes and carrots. It still sounds really good to me
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Nothing much
* What I'm looking forward to: Michael coming home!
* Milestone: I completed my department budget for next year which is a giant feat for me. I truly hate numbers.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
16 Week Dr. Appt
All went good with our appointment on Tuesday. Although there was no ultrasound, we got to hear the heart beat. 141 beats per minute! Michael thinks it sounded like a tornado more than a heart beat.
Doctor wise there really wasn't anything. He doesn't seem big on really sharing much information, but was willing to write a prescription for tylenol with codeine to help the headaches I've been having, but also said they should be going away in the next few weeks, so I'm going to try and wait it out.
We also met with the OB Benefits person, which wasn't really about benefits, in fact there was only one sample in the bag of stuff they gave us. The whole meeting was to say how much we owe them each month to pay for the doctor cost of delivery. At first I thought it was a fairly good price, but then I realized it was only the doctor fee, there was also the medicine and hospital and so much more that we would see later.
And to finish it all off, they took my blood for the third time. The only good part with that is I have a lady at the lab I love and who is so great at the whole blood thing.
Michael was sweet enough to run to the mall with me after the appointment to get a pretzel and cheese since I hadn't stopped talking about it for a day. Definitely the best part of the day!
Oh...and big news. We scheduled our BIG ultrasound. The anatomy ultrasound, which is also the gender ultrasound, will be at 1:30 on December 1st. 5 more weeks until we know if we're having a boy or girl!!!!! I'm upset we have to delay a week because of Thanksgiving, but I'm sure it will be here before I know it anyway.
Doctor wise there really wasn't anything. He doesn't seem big on really sharing much information, but was willing to write a prescription for tylenol with codeine to help the headaches I've been having, but also said they should be going away in the next few weeks, so I'm going to try and wait it out.
We also met with the OB Benefits person, which wasn't really about benefits, in fact there was only one sample in the bag of stuff they gave us. The whole meeting was to say how much we owe them each month to pay for the doctor cost of delivery. At first I thought it was a fairly good price, but then I realized it was only the doctor fee, there was also the medicine and hospital and so much more that we would see later.
And to finish it all off, they took my blood for the third time. The only good part with that is I have a lady at the lab I love and who is so great at the whole blood thing.
Michael was sweet enough to run to the mall with me after the appointment to get a pretzel and cheese since I hadn't stopped talking about it for a day. Definitely the best part of the day!
Oh...and big news. We scheduled our BIG ultrasound. The anatomy ultrasound, which is also the gender ultrasound, will be at 1:30 on December 1st. 5 more weeks until we know if we're having a boy or girl!!!!! I'm upset we have to delay a week because of Thanksgiving, but I'm sure it will be here before I know it anyway.
Monday, October 26, 2009
16 weeks 3 days (Just a few days late)
My crazy holiday hours have officially started, so my days on and off at work are completely mixed up and I forgot to post on Friday. I'll get back on schedule.
Work has kind of consumed my life and thoughts lately because we have three fairly large events back to back and then a few more right after, that I haven't even gotten to planning yet.
The weekend was good and we went to A Night in the Pumpkin Patch where you get to see all sorts of exotic animals, it was still amazing, but because of the flu going around we weren't allowed to go in and touch the animals. The other neat part of going the second year is that a lot of the babies I fell in love with last year were all grown up this year.
Ok, survey time!
* How far along?: 16 Weeks and a few days
* Total weight gain: About 1.5 pounds.
* How big is baby?: The size of an avocado (4.6" and about 3.5 oz)
* Maternity clothes?: I like that maternity shirts actually give me kind of a pregnant look instead of a beer gut look. Pants are always maternity and I go back and forth in tops right now.
* Sleep?: Not so great the past couple nights. I have a headache that has the ability to wake me up in the middle of the night.
* Best moment this week?: I had a three day weekend!
* Movement?: Still very unsure
* Food cravings?: Bold flavors
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Going out with friends for a drink
* What I'm looking forward to: I have a ton of questions for my dr appt tomorrow. Including travel issues since I have two trips this winter/early spring
* Milestone: I don't worry nearly as much about whether or not everything is ok...that's impressive for me!
Work has kind of consumed my life and thoughts lately because we have three fairly large events back to back and then a few more right after, that I haven't even gotten to planning yet.
The weekend was good and we went to A Night in the Pumpkin Patch where you get to see all sorts of exotic animals, it was still amazing, but because of the flu going around we weren't allowed to go in and touch the animals. The other neat part of going the second year is that a lot of the babies I fell in love with last year were all grown up this year.
Ok, survey time!
* How far along?: 16 Weeks and a few days
* Total weight gain: About 1.5 pounds.
* How big is baby?: The size of an avocado (4.6" and about 3.5 oz)
* Maternity clothes?: I like that maternity shirts actually give me kind of a pregnant look instead of a beer gut look. Pants are always maternity and I go back and forth in tops right now.
* Sleep?: Not so great the past couple nights. I have a headache that has the ability to wake me up in the middle of the night.
* Best moment this week?: I had a three day weekend!
* Movement?: Still very unsure
* Food cravings?: Bold flavors
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Going out with friends for a drink
* What I'm looking forward to: I have a ton of questions for my dr appt tomorrow. Including travel issues since I have two trips this winter/early spring
* Milestone: I don't worry nearly as much about whether or not everything is ok...that's impressive for me!
Friday, October 16, 2009
15 Weeks!
Not a lot going on this week. Work is getting crazy busy and this weekend starts the first of about a month of working the weekends. I'm not loving the planning part of it, but I do still love event days and like having a strange day off during the week. So, it all works out!
In other strange things pregnancy does to you... I've always had strong nails, but with the pregnancy it is amazing how quickly they grow and their strength. My gosh!
Tomorrow I'll post a bump picture. The dress I wore yesterday was perfect for the picture, but by the time I got home around 10 last night, all I wanted to do was go to bed and once again completely forgot the picture.
* How far along?: 15 Weeks
* Total weight gain: 0.8 pounds (Same as last week.)
* How big is baby?: The size of a navel orange. About 4 inches and 2.5oz. Now the growing really starts!
* Maternity clothes?: Definitely all maternity pants. I wore a pair of slacks the other day with a bella band and it was so freaking uncomfortable. Maternity tops are super comfy so I still wear them every now and then already.
* Sleep?: Really good.
* Best moment this week?: Last week I lost my debit card and this week they sent me a new one. Extremely happy to have my card back!
* Movement?: I don't think so, and Michael talked me out of getting a doppler to make sure everything is alright.
* Food cravings?: Bold flavors
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: I kind of want some sushi, but I think I can indulge since the majority of what I get is cooked anyway, so this is nothing a California Roll can't solve.
* What I'm looking forward to: Now I'm looking forward to the California Roll :) Also, the dr appt in about a week so I can get my list of questions answered and confirm all is good. Oh!!!! And I'm looking forward to Italian Fest this weekend, it sounds so yummy!
* Milestone: NONE of my pants fit now. I guess that's a milestone.
In other strange things pregnancy does to you... I've always had strong nails, but with the pregnancy it is amazing how quickly they grow and their strength. My gosh!
Tomorrow I'll post a bump picture. The dress I wore yesterday was perfect for the picture, but by the time I got home around 10 last night, all I wanted to do was go to bed and once again completely forgot the picture.
* How far along?: 15 Weeks
* Total weight gain: 0.8 pounds (Same as last week.)
* How big is baby?: The size of a navel orange. About 4 inches and 2.5oz. Now the growing really starts!
* Maternity clothes?: Definitely all maternity pants. I wore a pair of slacks the other day with a bella band and it was so freaking uncomfortable. Maternity tops are super comfy so I still wear them every now and then already.
* Sleep?: Really good.
* Best moment this week?: Last week I lost my debit card and this week they sent me a new one. Extremely happy to have my card back!
* Movement?: I don't think so, and Michael talked me out of getting a doppler to make sure everything is alright.
* Food cravings?: Bold flavors
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: I kind of want some sushi, but I think I can indulge since the majority of what I get is cooked anyway, so this is nothing a California Roll can't solve.
* What I'm looking forward to: Now I'm looking forward to the California Roll :) Also, the dr appt in about a week so I can get my list of questions answered and confirm all is good. Oh!!!! And I'm looking forward to Italian Fest this weekend, it sounds so yummy!
* Milestone: NONE of my pants fit now. I guess that's a milestone.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Giggly Tuesday
Yesterday evening I could not stop laughing. I seriously scared the people in my class into thinking I was a drunk pregnant woman because I wasn't the quiet, reserved person in class; instead I was the one making jokes with everyone and constantly laughing at the wrong times.
There really wasn't any reason. Last week I lost my debit card which through the week I learned how dependent I am on it. By Tuesday afternoon it still had not arrived, and I left the check I was going to cash in my office so there was nothing funny before class besides trying to find a cheap meal with the few one's I had in my purse.
Then as people started getting to class I joked around with everyone a bit more than normal. By the time we started our first group project I thought I was back to normal and even volunteered to be the presenter. All went fine until I read that one of our group members wanted to bring a violin to our make believe planet. I felt horrible, because before I could even say what he was going to bring I just started laughing in front of everyone. Of course we had several group projects in class last night and each one provided another reason to laugh.
Not sure if that is due to the hormones or just being exhausted, but I had so much fun and am glad it helped me get to know my classmates.
In other random thoughts: This morning on my forever long commute I realized that this Friday will be 15 weeks. Which means in 5 weeks it will be 20 weeks, which is half way. Wow! Maybe it is going by a lot faster than I thought.
There really wasn't any reason. Last week I lost my debit card which through the week I learned how dependent I am on it. By Tuesday afternoon it still had not arrived, and I left the check I was going to cash in my office so there was nothing funny before class besides trying to find a cheap meal with the few one's I had in my purse.
Then as people started getting to class I joked around with everyone a bit more than normal. By the time we started our first group project I thought I was back to normal and even volunteered to be the presenter. All went fine until I read that one of our group members wanted to bring a violin to our make believe planet. I felt horrible, because before I could even say what he was going to bring I just started laughing in front of everyone. Of course we had several group projects in class last night and each one provided another reason to laugh.
Not sure if that is due to the hormones or just being exhausted, but I had so much fun and am glad it helped me get to know my classmates.
In other random thoughts: This morning on my forever long commute I realized that this Friday will be 15 weeks. Which means in 5 weeks it will be 20 weeks, which is half way. Wow! Maybe it is going by a lot faster than I thought.
Friday, October 9, 2009
14 Weeks
Not too much this week. Just a normal week...
* How far along?: 14 Weeks (Officialy in the 2nd Trimester by every system out there!)
* Total weight gain: 0.8 pounds
* How big is baby?: The size of a lemon. About 3 inches in length.
* Maternity clothes?: Even my jeans are a bit tight now. I've found a few maternity pants I love and am excited to shop for some this weekend.
* Sleep?: Good, except the past couple days I've gone back to waking up for hours at a time in the middle of the night.
* Best moment this week?: We got our test results back from the NT scan. All looks good :)
* Movement?: Yesterday I felt something in my lower abdomen, it didn't seem like gas, but it still could be.
* Food cravings?: Anything with cheese, and tacos sound really good right now
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Nothing really, but I have a feeling I'm going to miss beer again on Sunday.
* What I'm looking forward to: Actually feeling movement, and the day when Michael can feel it too.
* Milestone: Nothing much this week.
* How far along?: 14 Weeks (Officialy in the 2nd Trimester by every system out there!)
* Total weight gain: 0.8 pounds
* How big is baby?: The size of a lemon. About 3 inches in length.
* Maternity clothes?: Even my jeans are a bit tight now. I've found a few maternity pants I love and am excited to shop for some this weekend.
* Sleep?: Good, except the past couple days I've gone back to waking up for hours at a time in the middle of the night.
* Best moment this week?: We got our test results back from the NT scan. All looks good :)
* Movement?: Yesterday I felt something in my lower abdomen, it didn't seem like gas, but it still could be.
* Food cravings?: Anything with cheese, and tacos sound really good right now
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Nothing really, but I have a feeling I'm going to miss beer again on Sunday.
* What I'm looking forward to: Actually feeling movement, and the day when Michael can feel it too.
* Milestone: Nothing much this week.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
All Looks Good
I just got a call from the doctor's office saying that our first trimester screenings came back normal!
No worries of chromosomal diseases or what not!!
No worries of chromosomal diseases or what not!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
A Very Exciting 13 Weeks
I feel like a ton has happened this week, and it is very evident by the fact I was completely burnt out on Thursday. Normally I can make it to Friday, but this week I was so tired by the time I woke up on Thursday that I had trouble making it through the day.
The best part of the week was the ultrasound that I've been looking forward to for the past few weeks and seeing our little one move around a bit. This with the fact there is more of a baby shape now than peanut makes it all seem so real.
I thought I had a belly, but Michael said there really isn't anything and I still don't look pregnant. So for that I'm not doing a picture this week. It really hasn't changed from last week. In fact it must be mostly bloat because this morning it was pretty flat and then when I finished with breakfast it was rounded out again.
* How far along?: 13 Weeks
* Total weight gain: I hate the way they weigh at the doctor's office. If you go by them then I'm up 5 pounds, but if you go by normal weighing at home, I'm up 0.5 pounds. I'm going to have to start wearing lighter outfits to the doctor's office and asking to empty my bladder before the weigh in from now on.
* How big is baby?: The size of a peach! At the ultrasound the measurement was about 2.5"this week should add another 0.5"
* Maternity clothes?: My jeans still fit great, but making the switch to maternity for all other pants. (Same as last week)
* Sleep?: I find it almost impossible to stay up til 10.
* Best moment this week?: The ultrasound!
* Movement?: Too early - but soon I'll start feeling something
* Food cravings?: Pizza, Mac n' Cheese, and Develed Eggs
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: My energy and ability to go without sleep
* What I'm looking forward to: Greek Fest tomorrow!!!! Hopefully it doesn't rain.
* Milestone: I got my flu shot, which is good because someone at work has the flu.
The best part of the week was the ultrasound that I've been looking forward to for the past few weeks and seeing our little one move around a bit. This with the fact there is more of a baby shape now than peanut makes it all seem so real.
I thought I had a belly, but Michael said there really isn't anything and I still don't look pregnant. So for that I'm not doing a picture this week. It really hasn't changed from last week. In fact it must be mostly bloat because this morning it was pretty flat and then when I finished with breakfast it was rounded out again.
* How far along?: 13 Weeks
* Total weight gain: I hate the way they weigh at the doctor's office. If you go by them then I'm up 5 pounds, but if you go by normal weighing at home, I'm up 0.5 pounds. I'm going to have to start wearing lighter outfits to the doctor's office and asking to empty my bladder before the weigh in from now on.
* How big is baby?: The size of a peach! At the ultrasound the measurement was about 2.5"this week should add another 0.5"
* Maternity clothes?: My jeans still fit great, but making the switch to maternity for all other pants. (Same as last week)
* Sleep?: I find it almost impossible to stay up til 10.
* Best moment this week?: The ultrasound!
* Movement?: Too early - but soon I'll start feeling something
* Food cravings?: Pizza, Mac n' Cheese, and Develed Eggs
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: My energy and ability to go without sleep
* What I'm looking forward to: Greek Fest tomorrow!!!! Hopefully it doesn't rain.
* Milestone: I got my flu shot, which is good because someone at work has the flu.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Another Gender Predictor
Since there is a 2 month wait to find out the gender, Nicole found another gender predictor to try.
It's a boy if:
You didn't experience morning sickness in early pregnancy (Depends on what you consider early - I didn't really get it until about 8 or 9 weeks)
Your baby's heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute (It is starting to get a bit lower, but hasn't even neared being lower than 140)
You are carrying the extra weight out front
Your belly looks like a basketball (Too early to answer)
You are carrying low (Too early to answer)
You are craving salty or sour foods (Nope!)
You are craving protein -- meats and cheese (Now my favorite thing to eat)
Your feet are colder than they were before pregnancy (This one is iffy since they've always been pretty cold)
The hair on your legs has grown faster during pregnancy
Your hands are very dry
Your pillow faces north when you sleep (I think it does)
Dad-to-be is gaining weight, right along with you (Dad-to-be like to laugh at how much weight he can lose each day)
Pregnancy has you looking better than ever (Getting better now that we're out of the morning sickness stage, but don't think better)
Your nose is spreading (Don't think so)
You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves in circles
You are having headaches
You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an even number
It's a girl if:
You had morning sickness early in pregnancy
Your baby's heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute
You are carrying the weight in your hips and rear
Your left breast is larger than your right breast
Your hair develops red highlights (However, this isn't something new, just what has always happened during the fall)
You are carrying high (Too early to tell)
Your belly looks like a watermelon (Too early to tell)
You are craving sweets (Definitely not something new, but still sweet cravings are mixed with veggie cravings)
You are craving fruit (Apples, oranges and grapes are the only fruit I can stand to look at right now...not even pineapple!)
You crave orange juice (Blah)
You don't look quite as good as normal during pregnancy (Thanks to the people that like to tell me this)
You are moodier than usual during pregnancy (Surprisingly level - lucky Michael!)
Your face breaks out more than usual (I HATE this)
You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread (Once again - nothing new. That's Scoot's piece)
Your pillow faces south when you sleep (I really don't understand this one, but if you go by the way the pillow case is on then I still think North)
You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves from side to side
You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an odd number
It's a boy if:
You didn't experience morning sickness in early pregnancy (Depends on what you consider early - I didn't really get it until about 8 or 9 weeks)
Your baby's heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute (It is starting to get a bit lower, but hasn't even neared being lower than 140)
You are carrying the extra weight out front
Your belly looks like a basketball (Too early to answer)
You are carrying low (Too early to answer)
You are craving salty or sour foods (Nope!)
You are craving protein -- meats and cheese (Now my favorite thing to eat)
Your feet are colder than they were before pregnancy (This one is iffy since they've always been pretty cold)
The hair on your legs has grown faster during pregnancy
Your hands are very dry
Your pillow faces north when you sleep (I think it does)
Dad-to-be is gaining weight, right along with you (Dad-to-be like to laugh at how much weight he can lose each day)
Pregnancy has you looking better than ever (Getting better now that we're out of the morning sickness stage, but don't think better)
Your nose is spreading (Don't think so)
You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves in circles
You are having headaches
You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an even number
It's a girl if:
You had morning sickness early in pregnancy
Your baby's heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute
You are carrying the weight in your hips and rear
Your left breast is larger than your right breast
Your hair develops red highlights (However, this isn't something new, just what has always happened during the fall)
You are carrying high (Too early to tell)
Your belly looks like a watermelon (Too early to tell)
You are craving sweets (Definitely not something new, but still sweet cravings are mixed with veggie cravings)
You are craving fruit (Apples, oranges and grapes are the only fruit I can stand to look at right now...not even pineapple!)
You crave orange juice (Blah)
You don't look quite as good as normal during pregnancy (Thanks to the people that like to tell me this)
You are moodier than usual during pregnancy (Surprisingly level - lucky Michael!)
Your face breaks out more than usual (I HATE this)
You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread (Once again - nothing new. That's Scoot's piece)
Your pillow faces south when you sleep (I really don't understand this one, but if you go by the way the pillow case is on then I still think North)
You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves from side to side
You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an odd number
9 for boy and 7 for girl. Still pretty close to even though