Sunday, October 27, 2013

11 Weeks Pregnant

How far along: 11 Weeks




Total weight gain/loss: Down a total of  27lbs but doctor isnt too concerned, yet...although he told me to make it my goal to gain 10lbs by Thanksgiving
 
  Maternity clothes? Just because I can, I wear the pants all the time

 
Stretch marks? discovered a new one on my right breast...yay

Sleep:  I cannot stay awake past 9pm and wake up by 6 even on weekends

Best moment this week: Felt the baby move-and was confirmed with an ultrasound in the ER (all is fine, I was just dehydrated)

Miss Anything?  My patience and appetite

 
Movement: Just small wiggles-nothing prominent yet. Feels like a bubble wand going through my belly, and feel it more at night when Im laying down

Food cravings:  spicy anything this week

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Poop-which is great cause I work with infants/toddlers


Have you started to show yet: Some say so, but I think its bloat/fat

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still aboard the Hot Mess Express


Looking forward to: Next prenatal
November 8th
 

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Boy or Girl?!

Sleep Position
Pay attention to which way you lay down in bed tonight. If you prefer sleeping on your left side, you’ll have a boy. Right side? You're pregnant with a girl. 


I tend to sleep on my right side, but I flip back and forth....

Upset Stomach
Little girls aren’t always sweet. Extreme nausea means you are having a daughter. 


By this statement I'm def having a girl!

Soft or Dry Hands
If your hands are dry during pregnancy, you are having a boy; soft—expect a girl. 


Hands have been SUPER dry

Food Cravings
Your favorite pregnancy foods may tell you what sex the baby is. If you’re craving citrus while pregnant, you’re having a girl. Spicier things, meat etc means boy...


Citrus makes me sick!

Adult Acne
If altering hormones makes your skin break out, expect a girl. 


Again, girl wins!

Graceful or Clumsy Pregnancy
If you feel as though you’re gliding through they day, you’ll have a girl. Stumbling? It’s a boy. 


Definitely more clumsy-boy!

Face Weight Gain
If your face gets fuller, it means you’re having a girl. 



People tell me my face looks thinner, and Ive lost a lot of wieght but according to this a boy!
 
Sugar and Spice Food Cravings
Craving salt during pregnancy? Potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn means a boy is on the way. Need a little something sweet? Ice cream, chocolate, and candy means you’re having a girl.


I have a good mix, but overall its been salty treats






Mood Changes
If you’re experiencing pregnant mood swings, expect a baby girl to arrive soon. 


Girl, girl, girl...my poor husband!

High or Low Pregnant Belly
If you’re carrying the baby low on your stomach, expect a boy. If it’s high, you’re having a girl. 


Not carryign anywhere yet, so this will have to wait!

Pendulum Test
Dangle a chain with a charm over your palm. It swings back and forth: boy. In a circle: girl.

Back and forth-boy

Model Your Hands
“Show me your hands.” If you would hold your hands palms up, it’s a girl. Down? You’re having a boy. 

 Palms up, girl!

Toddler Advice
Get baby advice from a nephew or from a friend’s little boy. If a toddler boy shows interest in your belly, you’ll have a girl. If he ignores you, it’s a boy. 


Theres no belly yet-so ill have to test this out later

Eat Garlic
Guess the baby’s sex by eating garlic. If the smell seeps out of your pores, it’s a boy. If there’s no scent, it’s a little girl. 



No joke, I  eat garlic ALL the time and I swear I smell like it for days after, so boy?

 
Key to Pregnancy
If you pick up a key by the round end, you’re having a boy. If you pick it up by the long end? A girl. 

 Really? I guess girl?

Even and Odd Numbers
If your age and year of conception are both even or odd, it’s girl. One even and one odd means a boy. 

 24 and 2013-Boy

Baby’s Heartbeat
If the baby’s heart beats more than 150 times per minute, you’re pregnant with a girl. Less than 150, it’s a boy. 

 Girl-last time and Im pretty sure just about every time been over 150
 
Dream Meanings
If you dream about having a girl while pregnant, you will wind up having a boy and vice versa

 Ive been dreaming of a girl with curls like Jaelynn-so guess boy?

Breast Size
If your right breast is larger than the left while pregnant, you are having a girl. If the left is larger, it’s a baby boy.

Right one is always bigger-esp now! Girl!
 
That makes for 9 points for BOY and only 8 point for GIRL
We'll find out for sure next month!!!!

Friday, October 18, 2013

10 Weeks Pregnant

How far along: 10 Weeks


Total weight gain/loss: Down a total of 17 lbs (as of last prenatal appointment) but weighed myself again and down another 6lbs....starting to worry!
 
 
Maternity clothes? Just because I can, I wear the pants all the time
 
Stretch marks? No new ones!

Sleep:  I cannot stay awake past 9pm!

Best moment this week: Meh, was a pretty bad week, I guess the nausea is reassuring things are well? 

Miss Anything?  My patience and appetite

 
Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: Sweet and Salty-still! Cravings change with the day haha

Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything- I wonder if I have a touch of flu, so many trips to bathroom


  Have you started to show yet: nope

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still aboard the Hot Mess Express

 
Looking forward to: Next prenatal appointment early November

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Look How I've Grown!

First photo at 4/5 weeks along ....   second photo about 6/7 weeks along ...   third photo about 9/10 week along




Its crazy to see it side by side-this is all from the last MONTH! Talk about growth spurt ;) Baby is now close to an inch and a half long!!! I had my second prenatal appointment yesterday and all is going well, so well that I dont have to go back for 4  while weeks...this means I am to the point of pregnancy where my doctor is comfortable not seeing me as often which is good but so scary at the same time! I guess its time to breathe a little, enjoy the nausea and hope and pray for the best.

As for babe, the heart rate was 176 and the babe was moving around like crazy. I'm consistently measuring bigger so they officially changed my due date from May 22nd to May 11th, which is also Mothers' Day :) A week doesnt seem like a big deal but for me it is, it means I am one week closer to 12 weeks, a week closer to viability and a week closer(hopefully) to meet him or her.

We got the folder full of goodies with all sorts of info about pregnancy, labor and delivery-seems so surreal now! I havent really looked through it much, but I know it includes all the prenatal testing info, birthing classes and birthing suite tours. I should probably look through all of it now that Im thinking about it.

My next appointment is November 8th and by then we would have already done family photos announcing the newest addition and the rest of the world will know soon enough! Itll be interesting to finally make these public and not have to watch how I word things around people hah

9 Weeks Pregnant

How far along: 9 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Down more...not sure how much from last week, but according to doctor Im down 13 lbs from first appointment
 
Maternity clothes? Pants are snug-yoga pants and I are best freinds
 
Stretch marks? No new ones!
Sleep:   I sleep well, with bizarre dreams
Best moment this week: After a scare with some spotting, well more than spotting I went in and got to see and hear baby again-the babe grew SO much!
Miss Anything?  I feel like this is the week I want sushi, beer and caffeine more than ever

 
Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: Sweet and Salty-been eating a lot of chocolate covered nuts/pretzels...and SAUSAGE

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still gagging a lot, but not as much puke...still super nauseated ALL the time

  Have you started to show yet: nope

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still aboard the Hot Mess Express

 
Looking forward to: Family photos, end of the month to officially announce!

Friday, October 4, 2013

8 Weeks Pregnant

  How far along? 8 Weeks

 
Total weight gain/loss:  Up 4lbs....damn pumpkin milkshakes hah
 
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I REALLY want them, and may just because I can
 
Stretch marks? No new ones!

Sleep:   I sleep well, with bizarre dreams

Best moment this week: After a scare with some spotting, well more than spotting I went in and got to see and hear baby again-the babe grew SO much!

Miss Anything?  I feel like this is the week I want sushi, beer and caffeine more than ever

 
Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: Sweet and Salty-been eating a lot of chocolate covered nuts/pretzels...and SAUSAGE

Anything making you queasy or sick: I gag so much-havent thrown up this week but I gag so so so much over petty things like mud, boogers (which is great, because I work in daycare) and garbage cans

Have you started to show yet: nope

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still aboard the Hot Mess Express

 
Looking forward to: Next ultrasound on Friday