I know I update weekly with the gist of whats going on this week, and mind you I write them when I turn the next week (example:today Im officially 16 weeks,but I just ended with week 15 so I update on the week I just finished) but I haven't REALLY updated much other than that...so here it goes! Lets start with the morning sickness-it was outta control, with meds, with being hospitalized and nothing seemed to help. Its winding down (its still not fun, but more manageable) and I've lost a lot of weight the first trimester. Just in the last 4 weeks it was 8 lbs, but a grand total of 29lbs. The doctor isn't thrilled with it, but he's been on top of my labs to be sure there's no other issues and everything else looks perfect-so he just said to take it easy, snack often and drink lots. All stuff I was already doing :) Exhaustion-its there! I cannot stay awake past 9pm and even that's pushing it! Although now during the day I get bursts of energy when I actually can be semi-productive, so that's nice till the energy wears off then I feel more tired than before, its a vicious cycle really. I have several pregnancy apps that I use and thankful for them because I thought I had this annoying cold that's never ending, but turns out its a pregnancy symptom to have nasal congestion...explains why no amounts of vitamin C seem to help but it doesn't get worse...you never know thought, I mean I do work with kiddos who are all almost always sick with something. I did decide to do the first trimester screening (ultrasound and blood work) and after my hour long meeting with geneticist she encouraged me to get further testing done, because of family history. In the past I wasn't able to do most of the testing (after my losses) because of the cost, but now with the high risk pregnancy the insurance covered ALL of it. I figured if nothing comes from it I at least have info to pass on to my kids someday so they dont have to stress and look for answers for years like I did. I didn't get all the tests back yet but the lovely doctor calls me weekly to check in and see how I'm doing or if I have any questions. I also met with the high risk doctor, hes so nice and helped answer my questions and reassured me that my craziness/anxiety is normal. I see him again along with my normal OBGYN on Dec 6th. Last but not least I have my offficial anatomy scan on Christmas Eve morning! Justin and Jaelynn will get to come and "meet" the baby for the first time. With Justin's crazy work/school schedule he hasnt been able to come to any of the appointments so this will be super exciting for all three of us! At my last ultrasound they said if they had to guess then, that it would be a boy, BUT I'm not convinced so I'm going to wait till that day before I go buy anything blue for baby :) Sorry this was so long winded, but heres an update on baby Rogers' growth :)
Total weight gain/loss:I havent been on a scale in a while, so not really sure! Maternity clothes? Yes, all my clothes are a bit too snug now Stretch marks? Nothing new Sleep: Best sleep ever, but the dreams are stranger and stranger! Best moment this week: Finally being able to eat and keep most of it down, and having more energy Miss Anything? Having more control over my emotions Movement: Every night when I'm actually relaxing I feel tons of movement! Food cravings: Still loving the OJ and digging cereal this week
Anything making you queasy or sick:Just random smells
Have you started to show yet: Id say yes Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On, but they FALL off all the time now!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Well everyone and their sister felt the need to call me out on it this week, so Im going to say moody
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving,hearing the heartbeat in a couple weeks and 4 weeks from now anatomy scan!
Total weight gain/loss:I think I'm about the same as last week...not losing anymore so thats good! Maternity clothes? Pants-always! Stretch marks? Nothing new Sleep: Best sleep ever, but the dreams are stranger and stranger! Best moment this week:Watching the little babe move around on the ultrasound-for nearly an hour! Miss Anything?Pooping...a bit TMI but its the truth! Movement: Every night when I'm actually relaxing I feel tons of movement! Randomly throughout the day itll hit me and scare me haha Food cravings: Still loving the OJ and digging cereal this week
Anything making you queasy or sick:Just random smells
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, but they FALL off all the time now!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still aboard the Hot Mess Express
Total weight gain/loss: I'm down another 8lbs (from last prenatal appointment) but the nausea is pretty much gone, so fingers crossed I dont lose anymore! Goal:to gain 10 by Christmas! Maternity clothes? the pants are a must, the shirts meh, I have em so I wear em Stretch marks? Nothing new Sleep: In bed, asleep by 9 most nights, but I do get up at 5am and work a 10+ hour day Best moment this week:Hearing the heartbeat on Friday at the doctors-healthy 164bpm Miss Anything? Sushi-Ive been REALLY craving it! Oh and coffee, which I know I can have but wont to be safe Movement: I feel more and more each day-I told the nurse where to put the doppler and the babe moved and I directed the doppler to right spot (also assured me I'm not crazy haha) Food cravings: Orange Juice and Taco bell-yes together
Anything making you queasy or sick:Just random smells
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, but they FALL off all the time now!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still aboard the Hot Mess Express
Total weight gain/loss: Going to doctor on Friday so we shall see...im hoping I gained a bit! Maternity clothes? Just because I can, I wear the pants all the time Stretch marks? Nothing new Sleep: Depends on the day, I get a second wind around 5pm Best moment this week:Eating food and keeping it down Miss Anything? Patience...I snap so easily! 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: Orange Juice
Anything making you queasy or sick:Just random smells
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 appointment FRIDAY!!!
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