Beautiful Blanket

One of my amazing friends has made Baby Christian this gorgeous blanket!

And here's how it looks on the crib

16 week appointment recep!

Yesterday was the 16 week check up for me and Baby and it was mostly good news.

Baby is measuring exactly on schedule. My blood pressure was excellent (96/56), my A1Cs were nice and low (4.2) and my random blood sugar was low (74).

The only "issue" is that they said I haven't gained any weight. I'd argue that I've gained a pound since my 12 week appointment but they say no. So, I received a bit of a lecture and they wanted to make sure I wasn't dieting (ha!). I also am apparently going to gain 8 to 10 pounds before my 20 week appointment or face a meeting with the dietician.

Whatever. The Baby is healthy. :-)

16 weeks!

How far along? 16 weeks – the length of an avocado.

Weight gain/loss? I’m holding steady at 153 (net = down 4). I have a drs apt today and was supposed to have gained 7 to 9 pounds. It’ll be interesting to hear what the doc/midwife has to say     
Maternity clothes? A mixture – today’s top was thrift store and the leggings are maternity from Old Navy. I think the top might actually be a dress but I’m wearing it as a tunic.
Sleep: Always tired. Still not sleeping thru the night
Best moment this week: Starting to look more pregnant.
Miss anything? Having energy. I have got to get back in the pool.
Movement: I thought I felt something the other day because it was a completely new feeling but I haven’t felt it again so maybe not.
Food cravings: Nope. Been having trouble finding my appetite.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really – yay!
Have you started to show yet: Yep!
Gender prediction: Girl!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On. And I’m going to have to be really suffering to take them off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happier now that I’m not feeling so sick.
Looking forward to: Feeling the Baby move and finding out the sex on May 17!

15 weeks!

How far along? 15 weeks – the size of a navel orange. 4 Inches long and 1.75 ounce.

Weight gain/loss? I’m gaining . . . a little. Up one to 153 (net = down 4) and I’m thinking about taking bets on when I’ll reach my pre-pregnancy weight. I’m thinking 18 weeks.     

Maternity clothes? I’m wearing a mixture of actual maternity (like the tunic and leggings here) and maxi dresses and a few clothes from before I lost weight that are comfy.
Sleep: Always tired. Still not sleeping thru the night
Best moment this week: Getting in to comfy clothes.
Miss anything? Having energy. I have got to get back in the pool.
Movement: Not yet but I’m so hopeful. I’ll lay still at night and wait to feel something
Food cravings: Not so much cravings as aversions – I’m not throwing up but I am having trouble finding food that sounds good.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really – yay!
Have you started to show yet: I think so!  
Gender prediction: Boy
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On. And I’m going to have to be really suffering to take them off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happier now that I’m not feeling so sick.
Looking forward to: Feeling movement and my 16 week appointment next Thursday!

14 weeks!

Sorry about the dreadful pic . . . I’ll get some help.

How far along? 14 weeks – the length of a lemon. Baby is 3.5 inches long and 1.5 oz.

Weight gain/loss? I finally gained a half of a pound!! So I’m down 4.5 at 152.5.    

Maternity clothes? A few things.
Sleep: Always tired. Still not sleeping thru the night
Best moment this week: Feeling well enough to eat consistently.
Have you told family and friends: Yep.
Miss anything? Doing anything other than sleeping after work.
Movement: Not yet but I’m so hopeful. I’ll lay still at night and just hope.
Food cravings: Apples, pineapple – and still the Asian chopped chicken salad from Pei Wei
Anything making you queasy or sick: Headaches . . . and I was grossed out by the turkey burgers we made on Tuesday night.
Have you started to show yet: You decide. Some people are sure they see “the baby” but I think it’s just my guts moving out of the way.
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On. And I’m going to have to be really suffering to take them off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happier now that I’m not feeling so sick.
Looking forward to: Looking pregnant.

2nd Trimester

I'm 13 weeks and 4 days prgnant . . . second trimester! Let's hope this Baby Jayhawk starts to give me a little energy back.

13 weeks!

How far along? 13 weeks – the size of a tangerine

Weight gain/loss? Still sitting at -5 . . . 152.   

Maternity clothes? A few things – mostly dresses – and they are soo much more comfortable than my regular clothes.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: A little better.
Best moment this week: Nicer weather so that I’m able to wear more comfortable dresses.
Have you told family and friends: Yep.
Miss anything? Having some energy.
Movement: Nope.
Food cravings: The Asian Chopped Chicken Salad from Pei Wei, watermelon, and grapes. No wonder I’m not gaining weight.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not as much lately. Had a few headaches tho.
Have you started to show yet: You decide. I think maybe a little
Gender prediction: Boy.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On. And I’m going to have to be really suffering to take them off.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happier now that I’m not feeling so sick.
Looking forward to: Looking pregnant.