Pregnancy Diaries - 33 weeks

Gender
IT's A GIRL

Maternity Clothes
Full out maternity clothes.. and thanks to my mother-in-law I have some long sleeve shirts and some longer tank tops so I'm not showing the world my belly.

Movement
She is moving/kicking all the time but I have decided that she is camped out on my right side in a little ball. I rarely ever get any movement on my left side... not sure what all that means but she has been very sweet to her Mamma so far and I'm thankful.

What I Miss
Sleeping on my back and stomach, sleeping through the night. I usually am awake from 2am-4am and then go back to bed. But the crazy thing is I don't mind it which isn't like me. I guess I'm just getting ready.

Cravings
I still love really cold ice water. Lately this past week I have really been enjoying sweets maybe because of Halloween but I don't know.

Symptoms
The swelling has continued but nothing my Dr. is concerned about. I think my nose has gotten bigger ;) ha ha ha.. I have had major growing pains lately to where one night I took a bath at 7pm and went straight to bed that is the only place where I get relief. Went to the Dr. last week and all was well but I'm having to go back this week because he wants to check my thyroid levels again. I'm not worried excited to be able to hear her again and get an ok from the Dr.
No contractions yet. I will keep you posted!

Fears
No real fears just getting really excited to meet her. I know this is gonna sound awful but I really don't want our daughter to get my tongue.. I really don't like my tongue.. so I guess if I worried about anything this week it would be that. I know totally vain just being honest.

Best Moment of the week
Well her room actually looks like a nursery... that has been exciting. We also had a really sweet shower thrown by my sister-in-law this past weekend. It was really nice and we got some great stuff. I will post pics as soon as I get some, I was a loser and didn't take any pics.

Below is another pic that I took myself.. but couldn't figure out how to turn my flash off..

Pregnancy Diaries- 21 weeks

Gender
IT's A GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Maternity Clothes
Not much has changed here.. all I'm gonna say is I'm ready for cold weather!!!

Movement
Last night was the first time that I actually felt a kick or punch of some kind. It was almost like she was extending her elbow or knee and then seconds later was the hand or foot. I can also feel her outside of my belly which is awesome and Adam got to feel her last night. I think he was expecting more I told him to be patient. She is very active still right after I eat something, in the late morning and evening when I lay in bed.

What I Miss
Laying on my stomach while I sleep.

Cravings
Still really cold ice water, yesterday I drank more than 2 liters of water, it's crazy. I still have random cravings like yesterday it was broccoli and cheese soap from Panera and today it was tomato basil soap from Noodles and a grilled cheese.

Symptoms
I have to say this week was a pretty uncomfortable week. I had growing pains like no other. Every day right around 11am til the end of the day. The only thing that made it better was laying down in my bed, which I did everyday when I got home from work. They were pretty intense but thankfully have gotten better later this week.

Fears
No real fears this week. I think I am more anxious and just want her to get here fast!!!! But I'm trying to enjoy this time just Adam and I knowing life is about to change!

Best Moment of the week
Adam being able to feel her kick!

Pregnancy Diaries- 20 weeks

I realized I am way behind so I'm catching up today I'm actually 21 weeks but will catch you up.
How Pregnant am I?
20 weeks

Gender
IT's A GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Maternity Clothes
I'm wearing maternity pants/shorts all the time or I can still wear my workout pants and leggings. I am still able to wear some normal shirts but I do wear a lot of maternity shirts. I can't complain I have some really comfortable clothes and I'm very thankful I can be very casual and not have to dress for work everyday.

Movement
Our baby girl is moving, I feel her almost every day several times during the day. The kicks and punches are becoming stronger each day. I still can't tell between a hand and a foot but I believe she is moving her hands a lot because of where she is positioned and where I feel movement.

What I Miss
I was talking about this just yesterday with a friend of mine that is pregnant as well..As far as food I think I just miss not having to worry about everything I put in my mouth whether or not it's safe. To be honest I have been very lacked about what I have eaten for example I have started eating lunch meat again.. some women feel very strongly about what we can and cannot eat but I just really don't worry about it.
It has begun to be difficult to bend over and get things or get out of Adam's sports car so I miss being able to move about with ease but really I can't complain and I am really enjoying this season of life!

Cravings
I figured out a craving.. for a long time I have wrote that I really don't have specific cravings. Well the other day I figured it out. The only thing I can honestly say I have craved more than anything is Ice Water, with a LOT of ice. It has really been the only thing I have wanted to drink and I am very thankful for this craving I hope it continues after she is born!

Symptoms
I am happy to report no more headaches. If I have headaches they are very mild. Like I said before I am having a hard time bending over, I can still do it but it's really uncomfortable. I have been having some growing pains which have been pretty uncomfortable and my feet hurt and are sore everyday. Even if I do everything the books say, elevate them, rub them, etc.. they still hurt so I am just getting used to them being this way. I am looking forward to wearing my Uggs this fall they are so comfortable. Last but not least, is my belly, I swear it gets bigger everyday. Sorry there isn't a pic I am really bad at taking pictures.

Fears
Since we found out it's a girl I have noticed I have had more fears. Just thinking about her life and my life and things that I went through. It is all overwhelming but I am so thankful the Lord and I can deal with these feelings and thoughts before she arrives. There is also some anxiety about the future, stuff with the Navy is coming to a close and we should know within the month if God has Adam starting a career with the Navy. It has been such a long 2 years and to see a light at the end of the tunnel is exciting and also overwhelming. God has been good to be very near and I can say for the most part I have peace!

Best Moment of the week
Finding out "the kid" was a GIRL!!!! We are both really excited and thankful for a healthy baby girl and looking forward to meeting her!

Tickled Pink and a Hunting Trip!

Well I had all the hopes to scan our sonogram pictures and put them on here but that didn't happen and before it gets to far along I wanted to write all this down.
So yes you guessed it the baby in my belly is a GIRL!!!!!!!!

Here is a little recap of our day at the doctor. We went in on August 2nd and as we walked in I told Adam I just hope the Dr. isn't in a delivery.. as I said that we walked into a completely empty waiting room. Insert anxiety and a nervous stomach. Adam said well at least we won't have to wait and I said yeah we will probably have to reschedule. It ended that the Dr. was there we just happened to be the first people in the office after lunch. My anxiety level decreased a little but I was actually more nervous than I thought I would be. Not so much because we would be finding out what we were having but just the overall health of the baby. I didn't care what the gender was I just wanted a healthy baby.
And well that is what we have Praise the Lord!!!! Our little girl is actually a head of schedule as far as growth.. I think she is impatient like her daddy and wants to come out! The doctor said everything looked great and that we were blessed with a healthy baby!!!!! She was very cooperative and we got a picture of her face and got to see her whole body.. and she made it very easy to tell she was a girl.. if you know what I mean!
As we left the Dr. I'm sure Adam and I looked like a deer in headlights. This pregnancy for the last 5 months I think has just been an idea to us.. but now it has become real. She is a she and our minds have been racing with all that her life is going to be. Part of me is scared.. knowing the difficulties of being a girl and how hard life is.. but I'm determined that her life will be different with less heartache! Adam on the other hand is planning a hunting trip so he can kill a large animal and have it mounted on our wall to scare off all potential boyfriends. Ha Ha. He is currently wanting to kill either a bear or a wolf... I will keep you posted with what he decides.
All in all we are both really thankful and excited for our healthy baby girl! We are in awe of this amazing gift we have been given! And I will answer this question now.. yes we have started talking about names and no we will not share until her arrival :).
Below are some pictures from Pinterest my new favorite obsession, enjoy all of the cuteness!!!!!

Pregnancy Diaries- 17 weeks

How Preggo am I?
17 weeks, sorry I got behind.

Gender
We find out August 2 at 1:30pm. We are both REALLY looking forward to it!

Maternity Clothes
Well thanks to my mom and dad I am well established in this department. They were so generous to take me shopping and get me all situated. I think I am good for now. I am still trying to wear my regular clothes as much as possible while I can but it is getting more difficult. I can see that leggings are going to be my friend this fall and winter.

Movement
Well this is the most exciting news.. we have movement!!! I first felt it while I was at camp about a week ago and this week it is getting more frequent. This past weekend I actually felt the baby completely move. It was crazy! I told Adam the movement feels like your lower abdomen is twitching. I have not gotten use to it and I hope I don't. It is still really hard to believe that there is a baby inside of me.
Sleep
While I was at camp I slept great which was such an answered prayer. This past week I have been sleeping really well because my mom had me shopping every day for several hours. It was really nice. I am still trying not to take naps during the day so I can sleep at night. It is really hard though. But for the most part I can't complain!

What I Miss
Not much of anything. I can honestly say I feel very content right now!

Cravings
I have to say I'm a little disappointed at the lack of crazy cravings. I bought a jar of pickles thinking I would crave them.. but I haven't. My mom came and cook for me some of my favorites which was awesome. Everything was so good but I think what I liked the most was just her cooking for me. I didn't have to think about food or what I was going to eat which was really a blessing!
I still want chocolate milk and everything has been tasting really salty so I am trying to take salt into consideration.
As I think about it the only thing I have really craved has been ice cold water. I mean freezing water. I have never drank so much water in my life and it's really the only thing I want to drink.

Symptoms
My headaches have gotten less frequent and the Dr. gave me a prescription which has really helped. At my appointment this past week he put me on iron. Other than that I got a great report at the Dr. which I am so thankful for! We heard the heartbeat again and for all those that wanted to know how fast, it was 145 bpm. I could listen to that sweet heartbeat all day! It is the greatest sound!
My stomach has begun to grow faster and faster.. I have had a lot of growing pains over the past 2 weeks and my appetite continues to grow. No other symptoms as of now.

Fears
While I was at camp I had a little bit of a freak out moment. I honestly think it was because I was away from home, I was uncomfortable, and I couldn't talk to Adam. For a moment it all just hit me that my life was going to change completely. I well while I like change.. I don't really like the unknown and that is where I believe we are headed into the unknown. But what is so comforting is that I know the God of the universe who planned this baby before the beginning of time and knows everything about my life and his or her life. That is so comforting to me. What an awesome God we serve and who loves us just where we are at!

Best Moment of the week
Hands down feeling the baby kick. I feel very blessed and am so thankful I get to experience that feeling on Earth! Also having my mom at my Dr.'s appt with me. I love that she was able to be a part of this with me.

Pregnancy Diaries- 14 weeks

How Preggo am I?
14 Weeks

Gender
We don't know yet, but we find out in 5 weeks

Maternity Clothes
I have had to be a little more creative because I started work this week so I actually have to look some what presentable but thankfully just hanging out with kids so comfy clothes are still the must! I did do some shopping this past week and scored big at Old Navy sale rack.. so thankful! I really want to buy stuff on sale as much as possible.. I see no point in buying clothes full price.

Movement
No movement.. I have to say I really CAN'T wait! I am counting down the weeks. My Dr. said I should expect movement around week 18 so I'm actually 15 weeks as I write this so only 3 more weeks!!!!

Sleep
I have been sleeping about the same since last week.. but I like I said I started working in the mornings so I have come home every day and taken a nap for about an hour.

What I Miss
I really can't say I miss much this week!

Cravings
So I have decided with Adam's help that my cravings are very spur of the moment. I will see something on TV or think of something and say wow that sounds amazing. So this week.. I had chicken pot pie and lasagna.. both were Divine and very random since it's summer and 80 degrees. I also have eaten Taco Bell.. I know I know.. I'm stopping now! Oh and I drank Chocolate Milk and boy did it taste so good. Adam made me a glass and I told him I don't think I have had chocolate milk since grade school.

Symptoms
I am still having headaches and they come on almost everyday. I called my doctor today and he put me on some medicine that is stronger than Tylenol. My appetite has grown.. I'm hungry all the time. I think the baby is growing because I also have had some pain in my lower abdomen only at night and it really isn't that bad especially when I know it's because he or she is growing. It's a cool feeling. I have had some CRAZY dreams which I have heard is normal. I don't normally remember dreams but these are very real and absolutely insane.

Fears
No fears this week.

Best Moment of the week
Adam and I had a great conversation about the baby and have begun to sort out how we are feeling, things we need to discuss, decisions that need to be made, I really enjoyed the conversation. Also I realized thanks to our church bulletin that Christmas the baby will be here in 6 months! Goodness

Sorry no picture this week. Will for sure post next week!

Pregnancy Diaries- 13 weeks

How Preggo am I?
13 weeks

Gender
We don't know yet, but we find out in 6 WEEKS!!!!!

Total Weight Gain
I don't know and I don't want to know. The doctor didn't say anything about my weight so I assume I'm doing ok!

Maternity Clothes
Still wearing pretty much all dresses most of time and still in non-maternity shirts. I think shopping is going to be in my future!!!!

Movement
No movement as of yet, well I don't think. Call me crazy but I think I felt something last night.. but who knows. I can't wait to feel the baby ... it is the one thing I am most looking forward to!

Sleep
I have been sleeping a little better lately thank you JESUS!!!

What I Miss
I really can't say I miss much this week!

Cravings
No real cravings. I have been cooking some foods my mom cooked while I was growing up. I have to say I am looking forward to when my mom visits cause I wants some home cooking!!!!

Symptoms
I have had some headaches this week which is normal. Other than that everything has been good. I got a cold/cough that was pretty bad this week, but Doc put me on some cough medicine and I'm feeling better. My appetite has become more regular so to speak.. well because the nausea is gone I don't have to snack all the time which is SO nice.

Fears
No fears this week. Still don't know if the baby has become a reality to me or Adam. I think when we find out what it is it will become more real!

Best Moment of the week
By far hearing the heart beat! It took the doctor some time to find it but as soon as he went to the left side there it was! So fast and so awesome. I could of listened to that all day!

And just for your amusement here is Eliah at 13 weeks! His favorite spot!

Pregnancy Diaries- 12 weeks

I am going to try and use this format I saw on another blog hopefully this will help focus me! Sorry for the lengthy post! Enjoy!


How Preggo am I?
12 Weeks

Gender
We don't know yet, but we are planning on finding out

Total Weight Gain
I don't know and I don't want to know. I am struggling with this alot. There is alot of anxiety and fear... so I'm going to avoid it as much as possible.

Maternity Clothes
Well since I don't really leave our house.. I spend most of my time in lounge pants and shirts.. none are maternity. When I go out I mostly wear dresses they are the most comfortable right now and I did buy a pair of maternity shorts and they are AWESOME. I plan on getting one more pair and living in them this summer. As far as tops.. I'm wearing all normal tops as of now.

movement
No movement as of yet. It's a little early but Adam and I were talking about it last night and we both think this will be a pretty cool thing once it happens.

Sleep
I have had a really hard time sleeping. I think this mostly has to do with my schedule during the day. I am trying to stay up during the day and if that happens then I sleep pretty good at night. I am getting up any where from 2-3 times a night to go to the bathroom. Last night I couldn't cool down even with a fan blowing directly on me so I went to the basement and I slept ok.

What I miss
Not having to think about all that I can and can't eat for safety reasons. I miss deli meats which I didn't really eat before but I do now. I thought I would miss caffeine but I really have not. There are mornings where I can't seem to wake up and I think.. wow wish I could have coffee.. but other than that.. not so much.

Cravings
In the beginning I wanted any thing lemon or lime. I don't have anything specific.. I guess I crave anything I don't have to make.. I really have had no desire to cook at all. I really wish we could have someone come and cook for us. There was a week or so all I wanted was a hamburger. That has passed. Oh and I can't stand coffee and chocolate and vegetables. All very not me because I really like all 3 of those.

Symptoms
Well the nausea has stopped.. PRAISE the LORD! I'm happy to say I never threw up! The past 2 weeks I have had a headache almost every day and I am constantly going to the bathroom. My nails are growing really fast.. which is new to me.. I don't have nails. Oh and I have more hair on my stomach.. I know weird. No one tells you that happens.
Fears
Weight gain is a fear.. it is a major insecurity of mine.. I'm trying to overcome it especially because I refuse to pass the insecurity down to my child. Fear of the unknown.. we really don't know what our future is going to hold where we are going to live.. what state we will be living in .. so I guess adding a newborn into that has added some fear. But I have to say there is also excitement in all of it as well!

Best Moment of the week
Just being in my 12th week has been really exciting this week. It is nice to start my 3rd month.