A couple days late, but the official move to 25 weeks was on Christmas Day. Lots of family stuff and tons of fun, it was a great holiday.
On another note, we received several newborn onesies, which are so tiny. It is hard to believe that in just 3 more pounds Jacob could fit in those cute little outfits. Also a little scary he could be born barely fitting in those.
* How far along?: 25 weeks
* Total weight gain: Still about 12 pounds. It has been pretty steady around that for the past few days, buy I'm sure all the Christmas goodies haven't helped.
* How big is baby?: 8 1/2 to 9 inches, about the size of a 5lb sack of flour, and up to 2 lbs.
* Maternity clothes?: Yes
* Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me.
* Best moment this week?: Christmas
* Movement?: He's extremely active when I'm relaxing but on days I'm running around I don't feel him as much
* Food cravings?: Veggies, chocolate and BBQ. I could eat BBQ every day
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: A SoCo and Diet
* What I'm looking forward to: Getting the nursery ready. It is starting to feel real.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Today is V-Day!! 24 Weeks (16 to go)
Today is Vitality Day. Meaning if Jacob were born today he would have a good chance of making it. Yea! Not that I want him to be born today, we're not nearly ready and it would be best if he waited for full term.
This Saturday is my last weekend even for the year! I just have a few more Christmas gifts to buy and I'm good to go for next week. Because I can't climb in and out of the attic with boxes this year we haven't put up any decorations, but Saturday morning Michael is going to help me get some out. It is a little late, but they'll be up for the important part and we'll do more next year.
I promise pictures tonight!
* How far along?: 24 weeks
* Total weight gain: Big jump to 12 pounds. From everything I've read this is a normal to low weight to be at, so I'm not too upset. Could have just been a growth spurt, or my need for dark chocolate lately.
* How big is baby?: 8 to 8 1/2 inches, about the size of a 1/2 gallon of milk, and up to 1.5 lbs
* Maternity clothes?: Yes, some of my normal tops don't cover up my tummy anymore.
* Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me. (I slept sooo good last night, didn't even have to wake up once to turn on the sound machine in the middle of the night.)
* Best moment this week?: It has been a really crazy week, that made me realize how lucky I am to have Michael and Scoot and the rest of my family.
* Movement?: Movement every day. Yesterday I ate strawberries and he danced around for a while with that, then as I was trying to fall asleep last night he didn't want to stop moving around. Not too many solid kicks, but movement all the time.
* Food cravings?: Veggies, chocolate and BBQ. I could eat BBQ every day
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: A SoCo and Diet
* What I'm looking forward to: Christmas is next week!
This Saturday is my last weekend even for the year! I just have a few more Christmas gifts to buy and I'm good to go for next week. Because I can't climb in and out of the attic with boxes this year we haven't put up any decorations, but Saturday morning Michael is going to help me get some out. It is a little late, but they'll be up for the important part and we'll do more next year.
I promise pictures tonight!
* How far along?: 24 weeks
* Total weight gain: Big jump to 12 pounds. From everything I've read this is a normal to low weight to be at, so I'm not too upset. Could have just been a growth spurt, or my need for dark chocolate lately.
* How big is baby?: 8 to 8 1/2 inches, about the size of a 1/2 gallon of milk, and up to 1.5 lbs
* Maternity clothes?: Yes, some of my normal tops don't cover up my tummy anymore.
* Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me. (I slept sooo good last night, didn't even have to wake up once to turn on the sound machine in the middle of the night.)
* Best moment this week?: It has been a really crazy week, that made me realize how lucky I am to have Michael and Scoot and the rest of my family.
* Movement?: Movement every day. Yesterday I ate strawberries and he danced around for a while with that, then as I was trying to fall asleep last night he didn't want to stop moving around. Not too many solid kicks, but movement all the time.
* Food cravings?: Veggies, chocolate and BBQ. I could eat BBQ every day
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: A SoCo and Diet
* What I'm looking forward to: Christmas is next week!
Friday, December 11, 2009
23 Weeks
Not too much going on this week. In fact this week seems to have just morphed with last week, so it is hard for me to even tell them apart. Tomorrow Michael and I are going to Babie R' Us to work on the registry a bit more and then depending on energy levels go to do some Christmas shopping and look at paint samples. All sorts of fun stuff!
* How far along?: 23 weeks
* Total weight gain: Starting to gain. Probably around 8 pounds, but I haven't checked since the doctor's appointment. Supposedly I'll start gaining about a pound a week now which doesn't sound that great to me.
* How big is baby?: 7 1/2 to 8 inches, about the size of a loaf of bread, and up to 1.25 lbs
* Maternity clothes?: Most definitely. Even Michael said he noticed a bump the other day * Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me.
* Best moment this week?: Coming home from California
* Movement?: He has really active days and then a couple days in a row where I barely feel anything which is frustrating
* Food cravings?: Veggies, chocolate and BBQ. I could eat BBQ every day
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: A SoCo and Diet
* What I'm looking forward to: Working on the nursery and registry this weekend
* How far along?: 23 weeks
* Total weight gain: Starting to gain. Probably around 8 pounds, but I haven't checked since the doctor's appointment. Supposedly I'll start gaining about a pound a week now which doesn't sound that great to me.
* How big is baby?: 7 1/2 to 8 inches, about the size of a loaf of bread, and up to 1.25 lbs
* Maternity clothes?: Most definitely. Even Michael said he noticed a bump the other day * Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me.* Best moment this week?: Coming home from California
* Movement?: He has really active days and then a couple days in a row where I barely feel anything which is frustrating
* Food cravings?: Veggies, chocolate and BBQ. I could eat BBQ every day
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: A SoCo and Diet
* What I'm looking forward to: Working on the nursery and registry this weekend
Monday, December 7, 2009
It's a boy!
We're having a little boy named Jacob Craig Tiger in April!
It was a rush to the appointment since I got stuck at work a little later than I should have. Also, I stopped at McDonalds for a little caffeine to make sure he would move around for the ultrasound and somehow got stuck behind the only lady in America who needed a Happy Meal explained to her. Luckily I got there right on time.
The technician we got was amazing and explained everything to us. She even laughed that he was moving around so much and at one point had folded in half into a jack knife position. She was so patient though and was able to get all the measurements needed and show us that everything looked fine.
Below are some images of Jacob. (There are explinations at the bottom of each image, just click the linke to make it larger.)
22 Weeks
I'm late on this one, but that's because I was travelling last week and then took the weekend to relax.
On Tuesday we went for our BIG U/S and found out we are most definitely having a little boy!! He was wiggling all around during the whole ultrasound which made it hard to get good pictures of him and for the technician to get measurements, but everything looks perfect. We saw he has a brain and skull around it, 4 chambers to his hear, bladder and kidneys. I'll post pictures of the ultrasound in another post this afternoon. The ultrasound also showed we are measuring about a week ahead, but that can change depending on growth spurts and such.
Next appointment is at the end of the month!
* How far along?: 22 weeks
* Total weight gain: Starting to gain. At doctor's appointment I was up 7 pounds.
* How big is baby?: 7 to 7 1/2 inches and about 1 pound, about the size of a 1lb bag of coffee grinds. During the ultrasound he measured about 15 oz.
* Maternity clothes?: Most definitely
* Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me.
* Best moment this week?: A great ultrasound with tons of pictures!
* Movement?: Lots! The other day I was sitting with my arm resting on my stomach and actually felt him kick from the outside. The only problem is he is already a brat and will stop kicking whenever you put your hand near.
* Food cravings?: Veggies and chocolate
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Not much
* What I'm looking forward to: Working on the nursery
On Tuesday we went for our BIG U/S and found out we are most definitely having a little boy!! He was wiggling all around during the whole ultrasound which made it hard to get good pictures of him and for the technician to get measurements, but everything looks perfect. We saw he has a brain and skull around it, 4 chambers to his hear, bladder and kidneys. I'll post pictures of the ultrasound in another post this afternoon. The ultrasound also showed we are measuring about a week ahead, but that can change depending on growth spurts and such.
Next appointment is at the end of the month!
* How far along?: 22 weeks
* Total weight gain: Starting to gain. At doctor's appointment I was up 7 pounds.
* How big is baby?: 7 to 7 1/2 inches and about 1 pound, about the size of a 1lb bag of coffee grinds. During the ultrasound he measured about 15 oz.
* Maternity clothes?: Most definitely
* Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me.
* Best moment this week?: A great ultrasound with tons of pictures!
* Movement?: Lots! The other day I was sitting with my arm resting on my stomach and actually felt him kick from the outside. The only problem is he is already a brat and will stop kicking whenever you put your hand near.
* Food cravings?: Veggies and chocolate
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Not much
* What I'm looking forward to: Working on the nursery
Friday, November 27, 2009
21 Weeks
No picture today. Michael and I have been relaxing all day, and it has been amazing. The only down side to that is I am nowhere close to looking appropriate for a picture. Maybe tomorrow.
* How far along?: 21 weeks
* How far along?: 21 weeks
* Total weight gain: Still haven't stepped on the scale, once again...maybe tomorrow
* How big is baby?: 4 inches longer than last week (but I think that's because they've started measuring from head to toe instead of head to rump) equaling about 10.5" or the length of a banana. Weight is getting closer to a pound with about 13 oz.
* Maternity clothes?: I got some cold weather things the other day, but if the weather is going to stay cold now I'm going to have to continue picking up pieces here and there.
* Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me.
* Best moment this week?: Thanksgiving. It is definitely the best meal of the year, and I still strongly believe it should be made several times a year.
* Movement?: There were a couple days with no movement, but yesterday little one was very active and today I feel like there is a pounding on my bladder, probably punishment for working all night instead of sleeping.
* Food cravings?: Veggies
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Not much
* What I'm looking forward to: 4 days until our big ultrasound! Extremely excited about that. Also, I'm not the biggest fan of corporate trips and leaving Michael and Scoot at home, but I'm looking forward to seeing all my friends from the other malls while in California next week.
* Milestone: Our little one now has eye brows and lids.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Boy or Girl
Since we found out our friends Brandon and Sarah are pregnant at about the same time we found out we were, it was decided that we would either both have boys or one of us would have a boy and the other a girl.
When it comes to expeirencing pregnancy differently, Sarah and I are probably the complete extremes.
While I experienced morning sickness and all that fun stuff, she actually battled through it. The only food aversion I've had is grilled chicken (which happily is long gone :)), Sarah has a list of foods that although they sound amazing, once you get them to your mouth they turn disgusting.
Lastly, and probably the most obvious to people is the way we show. Since about 8 weeks Sarah has had to start modifying her clothing to make it fit and continued to form her bump from that point on, while nobody could tell I was pregnant until maybe a week ago.
These differences really made me believe that we both couldn't be carrying the same gender. I know it is all completely plausible, but I just feel that we are having opposites.
Yesterday Sarah and Brandon went for their Big Ultrasound....
It's a girl! Well, there is an 80% chance it is a girl, the baby wasn't positioned correctly, so their going back today to make sure.
I completely understand them wanting to go back to make sure, but for my reasons I'm going to say 80% chance means it is a girl.
Anyways, all this to say that last night I had my first baby dream. We were having our ultrasound and you could easily tell it was a boy on the screen.
One more week to see if I'm right!
When it comes to expeirencing pregnancy differently, Sarah and I are probably the complete extremes.
While I experienced morning sickness and all that fun stuff, she actually battled through it. The only food aversion I've had is grilled chicken (which happily is long gone :)), Sarah has a list of foods that although they sound amazing, once you get them to your mouth they turn disgusting.
Lastly, and probably the most obvious to people is the way we show. Since about 8 weeks Sarah has had to start modifying her clothing to make it fit and continued to form her bump from that point on, while nobody could tell I was pregnant until maybe a week ago.
These differences really made me believe that we both couldn't be carrying the same gender. I know it is all completely plausible, but I just feel that we are having opposites.
Yesterday Sarah and Brandon went for their Big Ultrasound....
It's a girl! Well, there is an 80% chance it is a girl, the baby wasn't positioned correctly, so their going back today to make sure.
I completely understand them wanting to go back to make sure, but for my reasons I'm going to say 80% chance means it is a girl.
Anyways, all this to say that last night I had my first baby dream. We were having our ultrasound and you could easily tell it was a boy on the screen.
One more week to see if I'm right!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Big, big, BIG week! (Not in order of importance) 
1) Half way mark today!!! Actually, now that I think about it, I guess next Friday will be since it will be 20 weeks down and 20 to go. However, I'm still going to celebrate today.
2) Last night was the last night of my class and I passed with a 97! Darn 93 on the final brought me down from my 100 average. I'm really hoping to keep in touch with everyone from class because it was a great group and I want to see where everyone ends up.
3) I get a few weeks extra to study for my state exam because I messed up on the dates and messed my previously scheduled test.
4) Last week was my last Saturday to work for about a month...woo hoo!!!
5) 1 1/2 weeks until our next ultrasound, and then we'll know boy or girl and confirm once again that we have a healthy baby :)
6) We picked out our furniture and started some of the registry! We didn't want to scan in the store because I was exhausted and Michael wasn't feeling well so I completely confused the Babies R Us associate by asking for the registry info and then saying thank you and walking out without taking the scanner.
7) I stood up for myself and the mall this past week, and that felt really good.
8) I'm remembering to post a picture with this week's post!
7) I stood up for myself and the mall this past week, and that felt really good.
8) I'm remembering to post a picture with this week's post!
* How far along?: 20 Weeks!! (3 more weeks until V Day, where they can deliver the baby and have a good chance for survival)
* Total weight gain: I honestly haven't stepped on a scale this past week, but I'm sure it has gone up a bit. However, looking in the mirror I've been nervous because it doesn't look like much of a bump at all, but Michael insists I'm growing, and I guess this is the only time I won't mind him saying that.
* How big is baby?: The size of a cantaloupe! 6 1/2 inches and 10.6 oz. A little freaky that there is something the size of a cantaloupe inside me.
* Maternity clothes?: Pants definitely, however I'm tempted to put some normal jeans on just to see. Non-maternity tops still fit well as long as they are a bit longer, shorter ones come up to high now and show off the lovely maternity band on my pants.
* Sleep?: I've never been a good sleeper, so this just isn't a good question for me.
* Best moment this week?: See above, it has been a very active week.
* Movement?: Yes! I definitely think I'm feeling movement, especially when I wake up in the middle of the night I can feel rumblings. Really looking forward to being able to feel more, but don't want to rush it since I know it will start to hurt at some point.
* Food cravings?: Nothing big, I was on a cake thing for a couple days, but mostly veggies.
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: It would be nice to get drunk with my friends or go out to the bar and play darts with them. However, we live on the outskirts of Houston city limits and you're still allowed to smoke in most of the bars around us.
* What I'm looking forward to: I get next weekend off!!!!!
* Milestone: Remembering to post pictures this week, even if they were just taken in my office.
Friday, November 13, 2009
19 Weeks, right on time!
The crazy part of the season is finally starting to wind down for me. I have my district manager coming in today and a large event on Saturday, then one more week of class and I'll have a normal weekend without a care in the world :)
Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* How far along?: 19 weeks
* Total weight gain: About 3 pounds. I found a weight gaining chart and it says I need to gain an extra pound or so to be normal, but I'm happy with it.
* How big is baby?: The size of a mango! A little over 6 inches and 8.5ox. The fruits comparrisons are getting so large now, and much yummier than the onion a few weeks ago.
* 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?: About normal. However, some stupid person lets their dogs out at 5AM every morning now and doesn't care they spend the whole morning yipping.
* Best moment this week?: Kind of sort of...I got my first comment from someone that didn't know I was pregnant. It is only a kind of best moment because I don't particulary like the lady. We were discussing plans for Santa when she randomly asked when my baby was due. She had some balls to ask considering I still just look pudgy - Michael said I should have responded with, "No baby, I just drank a lot of beer last night and had a big lunch."
* Movement?: Yes! I feel about one kick or punch a day.
* Food cravings?: Nothing really this week. I think it has been too busy to put much thought into it.
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Nothing much
* What I'm looking forward to: I get next weekend off!!!!!
* Milestone: Feeling some sort of movement almost every day.
Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
* How far along?: 19 weeks
* Total weight gain: About 3 pounds. I found a weight gaining chart and it says I need to gain an extra pound or so to be normal, but I'm happy with it.
* How big is baby?: The size of a mango! A little over 6 inches and 8.5ox. The fruits comparrisons are getting so large now, and much yummier than the onion a few weeks ago.
* 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?: About normal. However, some stupid person lets their dogs out at 5AM every morning now and doesn't care they spend the whole morning yipping.
* Best moment this week?: Kind of sort of...I got my first comment from someone that didn't know I was pregnant. It is only a kind of best moment because I don't particulary like the lady. We were discussing plans for Santa when she randomly asked when my baby was due. She had some balls to ask considering I still just look pudgy - Michael said I should have responded with, "No baby, I just drank a lot of beer last night and had a big lunch."
* Movement?: Yes! I feel about one kick or punch a day.
* Food cravings?: Nothing really this week. I think it has been too busy to put much thought into it.
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Nothing much
* What I'm looking forward to: I get next weekend off!!!!!
* Milestone: Feeling some sort of movement almost every day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Countdown Milestone
150 days until the due date!!
Last night Michael and I were using our amazing math skills to figure out how much time we have left until the due date and after about 10 minutes of arguing about it, we realized that yesterday was exacty 5 months.
Last night Michael and I were using our amazing math skills to figure out how much time we have left until the due date and after about 10 minutes of arguing about it, we realized that yesterday was exacty 5 months.
Monday, November 9, 2009
A little late again...18 weeks!
Late again! This has been the nuttiest week in a long time. I feel like there was barely a chance to sit down. So, a little late, but here it is!
* How far along?: 18 weeks
* Total weight gain: 2 or 3 pounds.
* How big is baby?: The size of a sweet potato. A little over 5 1/2 inches and almost 7 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. (Same as last week)
* Sleep?: About normal, some nights better than others
* Best moment this week?: Ummm, just getting through the week I guess
* Movement?: Yes! Not like kicks or anything I don't think, but can definitely feel if the baby is laying low or to one side.
* Food cravings?: I had grilled chicken this week!!!!
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Nothing much
* What I'm looking forward to: Getting through the busyness of November
* Milestone: I got over my fear of alcohol and had a sip of Michael's beer the other night
* How far along?: 18 weeks
* Total weight gain: 2 or 3 pounds.
* How big is baby?: The size of a sweet potato. A little over 5 1/2 inches and almost 7 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. (Same as last week)
* Sleep?: About normal, some nights better than others
* Best moment this week?: Ummm, just getting through the week I guess
* Movement?: Yes! Not like kicks or anything I don't think, but can definitely feel if the baby is laying low or to one side.
* Food cravings?: I had grilled chicken this week!!!!
* Labor signs?: None for a long time
* Belly button in or out?: Innie
* What I miss: Nothing much
* What I'm looking forward to: Getting through the busyness of November
* Milestone: I got over my fear of alcohol and had a sip of Michael's beer the other night
Friday, October 30, 2009
17 Weeks
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.
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.
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