Cupcake is about the size of a banana now! 10.5 inches and weighing about 12.7 ounces (almost to the 1-pound mark!) During the ultrasound appointment last week, the technician said that I'm measuring within one day of my estimated due date (May 11) and that Cupcake is in the 49th percentile for weight. Sounds like we're right on track!
Been thinking about my baby shower and looking around for invites. Found some cute cards while doing some shopping for Omi's little baby today. I can't wait to send them out! Of course, I'll have to wait just a little bit. I think my shower will be in March sometime.
My belly button is slowly making it's way out. It's about half as deep as it usually is and it's kind of weird to be able to see the inside of your own belly button. I'm sure it'll be even with the rest of my bulging belly in a few weeks. I also took out my belly button piercing. It was getting a little tight, so I figured I'd rather pull it out now than have it get caught on something or have the skin so tight that it'd be harder to remove. I've had it pierced for about ten years now, so it'll be interesting to see if it closes up.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
It's a girl!!
The Cupcake is a girl! Ayla Noelle will be her name.
The ultrasound went well, as far as we could tell. The radiologist will have to take a look at all the scans and then let my midwives know about anything abnormal (they look at the brain and heart, kidneys, etc). Keep your fingers crossed for normal and healthy! We did see little fingers and toes and the face. The tech printed out a couple pictures for us (she even tried to get a 3D picture because we finished fairly early and she said I was fun to scan).
The ultrasound went well, as far as we could tell. The radiologist will have to take a look at all the scans and then let my midwives know about anything abnormal (they look at the brain and heart, kidneys, etc). Keep your fingers crossed for normal and healthy! We did see little fingers and toes and the face. The tech printed out a couple pictures for us (she even tried to get a 3D picture because we finished fairly early and she said I was fun to scan).
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
20 weeks (5 months)!---size of a cantaloupe!
A canteloupe, people! It's getting serious now... the size of a small melon. Sheesh. Baby is about 6.5 inches and weighs about 10.6 ounces (still under a pound. 16 ounces=1 pound, in case you didn't know).
Tomorrow's the big day! Well, not the BIG day, but the halfway point and the first time Chris and I will be able to see baby on ultrasound and hopefully find out the sex (babies can be uncooperative sometimes).
By the looks of my stomach, the cupcake is growing just fine. I was worried that I wasn't getting enough calories, but I guess I don't have to worry about it too much. I'm not feeling super tired or anything (definitely more energetic than during the first trimester), don't have any swelling in my ankles or feet, no more nausea, no huge mood swings (that I'm aware of, anyway...). I have moments of dizziness or tiredness from time to time, but gotta say that it's been a pretty good pregnancy so far! My belly button is sloooowly making it's way out and I'm trying to decide if I want to take my belly button piercing out for good or just put a retainer in until after the birth. It's not causing any discomfort right now, so I think I have at least a few weeks to decide.
To be honest, I was a little nervous about this month (December) because exactly a year ago I had a miscarriage. I was only about 4-6 weeks along, really early and probably shouldn't have even known I was pregnant (I only told a few really close friends that I was pregnant, just in case anything happened. It made it easier to only have to tell a few people about the loss and not have everyone asking me how I was feeling). It was sad and hard to deal with for a couple days, but Chris and I both realized that it wasn't the right time (and my body must have had the heads up on something). We decided to take 2010 to ourselves and maybe try to get pregnant in 2011. We really enjoyed the beginning and middle of the year, went camping, took mini road trips, spent nights on the town, talked about getting married, got engaged "officially", traveled to Las Vegas... then our little cupcake decided that it wanted to come a few months early, which was fine with us. We weren't trying to get pregnant, but we also weren't NOT trying, if that makes sense. I think we were both at a point where we figured that we'd been together for about 4 years and if it happened, it happened. I had a feeling something might be up when I was a little dizzy at yoga that week and then not feeling so well the weekend we went to the cabin. Low and behold, tiny pink plus sign! Neither of us were surprised, pretty excited actually (if not cautiously. I didn't want to tell a ton of people until I was past the 3-month mark).
So here we are! Halfway through and going to get bigger by the week. Can't wait!
Tomorrow's the big day! Well, not the BIG day, but the halfway point and the first time Chris and I will be able to see baby on ultrasound and hopefully find out the sex (babies can be uncooperative sometimes).
By the looks of my stomach, the cupcake is growing just fine. I was worried that I wasn't getting enough calories, but I guess I don't have to worry about it too much. I'm not feeling super tired or anything (definitely more energetic than during the first trimester), don't have any swelling in my ankles or feet, no more nausea, no huge mood swings (that I'm aware of, anyway...). I have moments of dizziness or tiredness from time to time, but gotta say that it's been a pretty good pregnancy so far! My belly button is sloooowly making it's way out and I'm trying to decide if I want to take my belly button piercing out for good or just put a retainer in until after the birth. It's not causing any discomfort right now, so I think I have at least a few weeks to decide.
To be honest, I was a little nervous about this month (December) because exactly a year ago I had a miscarriage. I was only about 4-6 weeks along, really early and probably shouldn't have even known I was pregnant (I only told a few really close friends that I was pregnant, just in case anything happened. It made it easier to only have to tell a few people about the loss and not have everyone asking me how I was feeling). It was sad and hard to deal with for a couple days, but Chris and I both realized that it wasn't the right time (and my body must have had the heads up on something). We decided to take 2010 to ourselves and maybe try to get pregnant in 2011. We really enjoyed the beginning and middle of the year, went camping, took mini road trips, spent nights on the town, talked about getting married, got engaged "officially", traveled to Las Vegas... then our little cupcake decided that it wanted to come a few months early, which was fine with us. We weren't trying to get pregnant, but we also weren't NOT trying, if that makes sense. I think we were both at a point where we figured that we'd been together for about 4 years and if it happened, it happened. I had a feeling something might be up when I was a little dizzy at yoga that week and then not feeling so well the weekend we went to the cabin. Low and behold, tiny pink plus sign! Neither of us were surprised, pretty excited actually (if not cautiously. I didn't want to tell a ton of people until I was past the 3-month mark).
So here we are! Halfway through and going to get bigger by the week. Can't wait!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Ultrasound... coming soon!
4 more days until we get to see our little cupcake! I just realized that I'm way more excited to see baby than to know what the sex is (don't worry, we're still going to find out either way!). We've heard the heartbeat, I've felt it moving around, and I've definitely got the belly, but I think the ultrasound is going to be way awesome and confirm that it's not some weird tumor (hey, there are tumors that have nails and teeth and hair! They're called teratomas).
In case you're interested, here's the link to the waterbirth center where I've been seeing my midwives at (and where I'll deliver the cupcake, barring any emergenices or total lack of a pain tolerance on my part...). http://www.waterbirth.net/ We typically go to the Portland location, but our last prenatal appointment was at the Tualatin location. We were in the Lavender room and it was so nice (it's a little more purple now than what you see in the pictures). At the Portland location, I love the Tierra room (it's done in green with ferns and plant life). I'm determined to deliver in that room, but if it's not available, then I want the Lavender room in Tualatin. I told the midwives that I'd labor in the parking lot until the rooms were available. ;) I'm sure when the time comes, I won't really care much, but I like to have a little bit of a plan (yes, I know a plan or "birth plan" is not set in stone, it should be flexible).
And I think I've finally gained some weight! Only about 3-5 pounds, but I'll take it. I know this is the point where it should start picking up as baby starts gaining weight and fat deposits. Right now, the cupcake is about 1/3 of the size it should be at birth, so there's still lots of growing to do in just a few months. I'm going to get huge, I just know it. But I'm not too concerned about it. Looking forward to taking baby on walks and getting back into my gym routine (maybe some running here and there. I know I miss my workouts when I have dreams about running. Sad, isn't it? I'm not even really a "runner"!).
In case you're interested, here's the link to the waterbirth center where I've been seeing my midwives at (and where I'll deliver the cupcake, barring any emergenices or total lack of a pain tolerance on my part...). http://www.waterbirth.net/ We typically go to the Portland location, but our last prenatal appointment was at the Tualatin location. We were in the Lavender room and it was so nice (it's a little more purple now than what you see in the pictures). At the Portland location, I love the Tierra room (it's done in green with ferns and plant life). I'm determined to deliver in that room, but if it's not available, then I want the Lavender room in Tualatin. I told the midwives that I'd labor in the parking lot until the rooms were available. ;) I'm sure when the time comes, I won't really care much, but I like to have a little bit of a plan (yes, I know a plan or "birth plan" is not set in stone, it should be flexible).
And I think I've finally gained some weight! Only about 3-5 pounds, but I'll take it. I know this is the point where it should start picking up as baby starts gaining weight and fat deposits. Right now, the cupcake is about 1/3 of the size it should be at birth, so there's still lots of growing to do in just a few months. I'm going to get huge, I just know it. But I'm not too concerned about it. Looking forward to taking baby on walks and getting back into my gym routine (maybe some running here and there. I know I miss my workouts when I have dreams about running. Sad, isn't it? I'm not even really a "runner"!).
Friday, December 17, 2010
19 weeks---size of a mango!
Baby is now about 6 inches long (head to bottom) and weighs about 8.5 ounces. Cupcake is definitely growing, because the "bump" is definitely becoming a "belly".
One more week until we find out the gender! I wasn't getting really excited about it until now. I'm still okay with either a boy or a girl, though since I know SO many women who are having boys, I'm kind of hoping for a girl a little bit. But really, either is fine, because I do want both eventually.
I've been feeling baby move for a few weeks (maybe since around week 16) and just last week was able to feel it from the outside! I woke up early one morning and couldn't get back to sleep for a few hours, so I went out to the living room to lay on the couch. Cupcake decided to keep me company and had a little dance party. I placed my hand on my stomach, not thinking about it and then all of sudden... BAM! My hand jumped. I didn't think I'd be able to feel it from the outside yet! Unfortunately, Chris hasn't felt it yet. I can only feel it from the outside every so often (usually late at night or early in the morning and the baby has to be positioned just right to be kicking the front). But I've been feeling it move a little more frequently throughout the day, which is fun and reassuring.
I took a trip up to Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island for a few days this last week to visit my "island family" (neighbors from back in 1994!). Everyone was so excited to see the belly that the cupcake is creating. Meggy even did some henna for me!
One more week until we find out the gender! I wasn't getting really excited about it until now. I'm still okay with either a boy or a girl, though since I know SO many women who are having boys, I'm kind of hoping for a girl a little bit. But really, either is fine, because I do want both eventually.
I've been feeling baby move for a few weeks (maybe since around week 16) and just last week was able to feel it from the outside! I woke up early one morning and couldn't get back to sleep for a few hours, so I went out to the living room to lay on the couch. Cupcake decided to keep me company and had a little dance party. I placed my hand on my stomach, not thinking about it and then all of sudden... BAM! My hand jumped. I didn't think I'd be able to feel it from the outside yet! Unfortunately, Chris hasn't felt it yet. I can only feel it from the outside every so often (usually late at night or early in the morning and the baby has to be positioned just right to be kicking the front). But I've been feeling it move a little more frequently throughout the day, which is fun and reassuring.
I took a trip up to Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island for a few days this last week to visit my "island family" (neighbors from back in 1994!). Everyone was so excited to see the belly that the cupcake is creating. Meggy even did some henna for me!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
18 weeks (4 1/2 months)!---size of a sweet potato
Baby's now the size of a sweet potato!
Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel her movements. (from thebump.com) 5.6 inches in length (head to bottom, not including legs) and weighs 6.7 ounces!
Turns out that I've been feeling the little cupcake move for a few weeks now, I just wasn't sure that's what it was. But now that it's happening a little more frequently and at different times during the day, I know it's baby dancing around in there! Definitely a relief to have a sign that it's still movin' and groovin' since I don't have the doppler to do sneak attack listening sessions.
Our ultrasound is in two weeks! Really excited to find out the sex and make sure everything is going well and growing as it should be. Not sure how many people are following the blog, but to those who do, a special little tidbit: my two name choices! For a girl, I love the name Ayla (I've had it picked out for years!). Like Kayla, but without the 'K'. There's really not another option. If it's a girl, it's for sure Ayla. For a boy, I'm partial to Bruin (like brewin' a cup of coffee). I really like the name Avery for either a boy or girl, but I fear it will start to become more popular (there's a newer character on Grey's Anatomy named Jackson Avery, but he goes by Avery). I also really like Harper and Marlow. Chris hasn't had any real dislike of any of the names which is really nice. I pretty much told him that I get final say anyway since I have to carry it for 9 months and then go through labor... :) He's not fighting me on that logic.
I opted out of getting the flu shot this season. I've never had the flu shot and don't really feel compelled to get one strictly because I'm pregnant. There isn't solid convincing proof that the shot really helps or hinders anything and my midwife left the option up to me.
Still have yet to gain any weight. I have a prenatal appointment tomorrow with my 2nd midwife (I have two assigned to me in case one can't make it to my labor. Smart thinking if you ask me!) and I have a feeling she's going to not be stoked to hear that. She's the one that told me that I should plan on gaining 30, if not 40 pounds. 40 pounds?! Are you kidding me? I'm barely 5'1" and weighing around 170 seems really unhealthy, regardless of whether I'm carrying a baby or not. I have more the thought of 25-30 pounds. I'll have to ask my first midwife and see what her opinion is.
Am finally over the "morning" sickness! I tried a night off from half a Unisom pill and felt fine yesterday. Skipped it last night as well and felt fine today (though, I woke up at 5 this morning not feeling well. Couldn't tell if it was an empty stomach, nausea or heartburn, but just was not feeling good at all. Had two little teeny tiny bites of toast, a few sips of water, and went out to the living room to try and sleep in the glider--which, if you haven't heard, I absolutely LOVE! Thanks Peggy! Fell asleep for a little and the toast didn't come back up, so I went back to the bedroom around 6:30 when Chris took the dogs out). Have felt fine the rest of the day! HOORAY!!!
Went to the gym twice last week. TWICE! That's two more times than I went probably all of last month, ha ha. Went again the other morning and hoping to go again Friday after work. Gotta stay active and strong for baby! Hoping to start making it back to yoga once a week in addition to two gym sessions, plus dog walks (we've gotten a few in the last week or so since I'm feeling a little more energy). Don't worry, I'm not pushing it or doing the same workout from before I became pregnant. Just a little light cardio and some weight machines here and there.
Starting to think about a baby shower. One of my best friends offered to throw one for me (she also did my bachelorette party), so we'll have to start organizing and get to planning.
In keeping with the same view as the first picture... the headless side-shot ;)
Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel her movements. (from thebump.com) 5.6 inches in length (head to bottom, not including legs) and weighs 6.7 ounces!
Turns out that I've been feeling the little cupcake move for a few weeks now, I just wasn't sure that's what it was. But now that it's happening a little more frequently and at different times during the day, I know it's baby dancing around in there! Definitely a relief to have a sign that it's still movin' and groovin' since I don't have the doppler to do sneak attack listening sessions.
Our ultrasound is in two weeks! Really excited to find out the sex and make sure everything is going well and growing as it should be. Not sure how many people are following the blog, but to those who do, a special little tidbit: my two name choices! For a girl, I love the name Ayla (I've had it picked out for years!). Like Kayla, but without the 'K'. There's really not another option. If it's a girl, it's for sure Ayla. For a boy, I'm partial to Bruin (like brewin' a cup of coffee). I really like the name Avery for either a boy or girl, but I fear it will start to become more popular (there's a newer character on Grey's Anatomy named Jackson Avery, but he goes by Avery). I also really like Harper and Marlow. Chris hasn't had any real dislike of any of the names which is really nice. I pretty much told him that I get final say anyway since I have to carry it for 9 months and then go through labor... :) He's not fighting me on that logic.
I opted out of getting the flu shot this season. I've never had the flu shot and don't really feel compelled to get one strictly because I'm pregnant. There isn't solid convincing proof that the shot really helps or hinders anything and my midwife left the option up to me.
Still have yet to gain any weight. I have a prenatal appointment tomorrow with my 2nd midwife (I have two assigned to me in case one can't make it to my labor. Smart thinking if you ask me!) and I have a feeling she's going to not be stoked to hear that. She's the one that told me that I should plan on gaining 30, if not 40 pounds. 40 pounds?! Are you kidding me? I'm barely 5'1" and weighing around 170 seems really unhealthy, regardless of whether I'm carrying a baby or not. I have more the thought of 25-30 pounds. I'll have to ask my first midwife and see what her opinion is.
Am finally over the "morning" sickness! I tried a night off from half a Unisom pill and felt fine yesterday. Skipped it last night as well and felt fine today (though, I woke up at 5 this morning not feeling well. Couldn't tell if it was an empty stomach, nausea or heartburn, but just was not feeling good at all. Had two little teeny tiny bites of toast, a few sips of water, and went out to the living room to try and sleep in the glider--which, if you haven't heard, I absolutely LOVE! Thanks Peggy! Fell asleep for a little and the toast didn't come back up, so I went back to the bedroom around 6:30 when Chris took the dogs out). Have felt fine the rest of the day! HOORAY!!!
Went to the gym twice last week. TWICE! That's two more times than I went probably all of last month, ha ha. Went again the other morning and hoping to go again Friday after work. Gotta stay active and strong for baby! Hoping to start making it back to yoga once a week in addition to two gym sessions, plus dog walks (we've gotten a few in the last week or so since I'm feeling a little more energy). Don't worry, I'm not pushing it or doing the same workout from before I became pregnant. Just a little light cardio and some weight machines here and there.
Starting to think about a baby shower. One of my best friends offered to throw one for me (she also did my bachelorette party), so we'll have to start organizing and get to planning.
In keeping with the same view as the first picture... the headless side-shot ;)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
17 weeks---size of an onion!
5.1 inches and weighing 5.9 ounces! Baby is growing away, with bones hardening from cartilage to bone this week. Fat is hopefully starting to be added, the umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger and fingerprints should be ready to go!
No definite feeling of movement yet, though for the last week or so when I lay down at night, I feel kind of a "popcorn" sensation. Just a little "pop" here and a "pop" there. Sure, it could be digestion (or gas, like EVERYONE mentions), but I like to think it's the cupcake getting some late night exercising in while the uterus is still big enough to float freely around in.
Haven't gained any weight yet, though everything in the abdomen is being moved around and redecorated as room is made for baby.
Took half a Unisom last night (didn't feel like playing "Let's see who's still nauseous" today) and seem to be doing well. I think I'll stick with halves for another few days and then try going on empty for a night.
Finally went to the gym and got a good workout in today. I've gone to yoga once or twice and the gym once or twice since I found out about the cupcake in September, but really, I've been too tired or busy (that second excuse is laaaaaaame and I know it!). It felt really good to workout today, did some light cardio and light weights, just trying to work back into a good routine. It's a huge change from the 6 months prior when I was doing a running program and hitting the gym 4 times a week. Part of it is that my work schedule has changed from working 6am-4pm (so easy to stop at the gym on the way home!) to mostly 12pm-10pm (I sleep as long as I can in the mornings, so there's no way I'm getting up to make it to the gym before work). The dogs have suffered a little too, they aren't getting walked as much. Just need to get a schedule figured out where I can go to the gym twice a week, yoga once or twice a week, and walk the dogs at least 3 times a week. School is over for the term, so maybe that will help a little. Wish I had the money to get back to my Barre3 classes, those were definitely nice, especially when I could talk people into going with me (Kelsey was my workout buddy for a while and we also talked Chris and Mike into going once or twice). Maybe I'll start saving up and treat myself to some classes after baby's born.
Few more weeks until the ultrasound appointment. It seems so far away! Chris thinks baby will be a girl, I'm kind of thinking it will be a boy (I may be biased simply because every other pregnant person I know except one is having a boy!). I don't think either one of us is rooting for one or the other, it will just be nice to know and be able to start calling it "him" or "her" or by the name.
No definite feeling of movement yet, though for the last week or so when I lay down at night, I feel kind of a "popcorn" sensation. Just a little "pop" here and a "pop" there. Sure, it could be digestion (or gas, like EVERYONE mentions), but I like to think it's the cupcake getting some late night exercising in while the uterus is still big enough to float freely around in.
Haven't gained any weight yet, though everything in the abdomen is being moved around and redecorated as room is made for baby.
Took half a Unisom last night (didn't feel like playing "Let's see who's still nauseous" today) and seem to be doing well. I think I'll stick with halves for another few days and then try going on empty for a night.
Finally went to the gym and got a good workout in today. I've gone to yoga once or twice and the gym once or twice since I found out about the cupcake in September, but really, I've been too tired or busy (that second excuse is laaaaaaame and I know it!). It felt really good to workout today, did some light cardio and light weights, just trying to work back into a good routine. It's a huge change from the 6 months prior when I was doing a running program and hitting the gym 4 times a week. Part of it is that my work schedule has changed from working 6am-4pm (so easy to stop at the gym on the way home!) to mostly 12pm-10pm (I sleep as long as I can in the mornings, so there's no way I'm getting up to make it to the gym before work). The dogs have suffered a little too, they aren't getting walked as much. Just need to get a schedule figured out where I can go to the gym twice a week, yoga once or twice a week, and walk the dogs at least 3 times a week. School is over for the term, so maybe that will help a little. Wish I had the money to get back to my Barre3 classes, those were definitely nice, especially when I could talk people into going with me (Kelsey was my workout buddy for a while and we also talked Chris and Mike into going once or twice). Maybe I'll start saving up and treat myself to some classes after baby's born.
Few more weeks until the ultrasound appointment. It seems so far away! Chris thinks baby will be a girl, I'm kind of thinking it will be a boy (I may be biased simply because every other pregnant person I know except one is having a boy!). I don't think either one of us is rooting for one or the other, it will just be nice to know and be able to start calling it "him" or "her" or by the name.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
16 weeks (4 months)---size of an avocado!
I can't believe I'm a month away from being halfway done! Baby is the size of an avocado (about 4.6 inches and weighs 3.5 oz). It's hard to believe still that there's something in there. I've had a couple cramps here and there, so I know it's growing and doing some gymnastics in there, I'm just still waiting to be able to feel it! Apparently, the bones in the ear are starting to form, so baby will be able to start hearing things. The cupcake's also hard at work growing eyebrows, eyelashes, hair and taste buds! Mmmm, how's that thumb and amniotic fluid tasting?
I called and made an appointment for an ultrasound. December 23rd! It will be our only ultrasound during the whole pregnancy (unless they find anything concerning and want to keep an eye on it. Let's hope not!) and that's fine with me. Besides the obvious of finding out the sex of baby (what everyone's always excited for), ultrasounds are used for diagnostic measures. During our 1 1/2-2 hour appointment, they'll check for the placental placement, crown-rump length (length of baby), the bi-parietal diameter (head size), femur length (longest bone in the body located in the thigh), abdominal circumference, and checking for syndromes such as Downs and spina bifida, hydrocephalus and congenital heart problems. And of course, baby's sex. Chris and I are still deciding how and when we want to tell people after we find out.
I called and made an appointment for an ultrasound. December 23rd! It will be our only ultrasound during the whole pregnancy (unless they find anything concerning and want to keep an eye on it. Let's hope not!) and that's fine with me. Besides the obvious of finding out the sex of baby (what everyone's always excited for), ultrasounds are used for diagnostic measures. During our 1 1/2-2 hour appointment, they'll check for the placental placement, crown-rump length (length of baby), the bi-parietal diameter (head size), femur length (longest bone in the body located in the thigh), abdominal circumference, and checking for syndromes such as Downs and spina bifida, hydrocephalus and congenital heart problems. And of course, baby's sex. Chris and I are still deciding how and when we want to tell people after we find out.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
15 weeks---size of an orange!
The cupcake is 4 inches long (not including legs, just head to bottom) and weighs about 2.5 ounces. Apparently, the legs are now finally longer than the arms and all four limbs have functional joints. It's having a little party in there, but I can't feel it quite yet. Probably in the next few weeks. I'm really looking forward to it, but also heard the first couple times it feels really weird and kind of creepy. I'm definitely excited, because I think after feeling it move around, it's going to become "real". Yes, I've had the nausea and a little tiredness, bloating and we've heard the heartbeat, but besides that, it's all still kind of a dream to me.
The quest for maternity jeans has finally ended! After looking at Walmart, Goodwill, Old Navy, Gap, Macy's and Fred Meyer, Target deserves the gold star! I did find jeans at Old Navy and Gap, but the sizes were weird (mostly really long which tends to be an issue when I look for regular jeans anyway). But Target... the jeans were comfortable, a decent length and pretty affordable. I haven't had any trouble finding shirts, luckily (I scored at the thrift store, Walmart and Old Navy).
Haven't played the not-so-fun game of "let's see if I'm still nauseous or not" this week. I skipped Unisom one night last week and low and behold, was still sick the following day. I figure it'll probably be another few weeks, so maybe I'll try a Unisom-free night in December.
Dreams have been a little more weird and interesting the last few weeks. I think part of it is the sleep aid (which doesn't do anything for my sleep problems. On days where I've skipped Unisom the night before, I'll get sick and then take a pill and be fine--nausea and sleep-wise--the rest of the day), but I'm sure part of it is the pregnancy hormones. I can't remember any of the dreams now, but I definitely wake up thinking, "Where did THAT come from?"
Chris and I are taking the dogs to the cabin in Tillamook for a few days. We usually go a few times a year and it's a nice little mini-vacation that we all enjoy. The last time we went (in September) was actually when we found out that I was baking the little cupcake, so that will be a fun little memory we get to enjoy every time we go back!
The quest for maternity jeans has finally ended! After looking at Walmart, Goodwill, Old Navy, Gap, Macy's and Fred Meyer, Target deserves the gold star! I did find jeans at Old Navy and Gap, but the sizes were weird (mostly really long which tends to be an issue when I look for regular jeans anyway). But Target... the jeans were comfortable, a decent length and pretty affordable. I haven't had any trouble finding shirts, luckily (I scored at the thrift store, Walmart and Old Navy).
Haven't played the not-so-fun game of "let's see if I'm still nauseous or not" this week. I skipped Unisom one night last week and low and behold, was still sick the following day. I figure it'll probably be another few weeks, so maybe I'll try a Unisom-free night in December.
Dreams have been a little more weird and interesting the last few weeks. I think part of it is the sleep aid (which doesn't do anything for my sleep problems. On days where I've skipped Unisom the night before, I'll get sick and then take a pill and be fine--nausea and sleep-wise--the rest of the day), but I'm sure part of it is the pregnancy hormones. I can't remember any of the dreams now, but I definitely wake up thinking, "Where did THAT come from?"
Chris and I are taking the dogs to the cabin in Tillamook for a few days. We usually go a few times a year and it's a nice little mini-vacation that we all enjoy. The last time we went (in September) was actually when we found out that I was baking the little cupcake, so that will be a fun little memory we get to enjoy every time we go back!
Friday, November 12, 2010
14 weeks---size of a lemon!
Baby is now the size of a lemon! Practicing thumb sucking and toe wiggling, it's bouncing around and having a great time! I can't feel the movements just yet, but hopefully in the next few weeks.
Had our second prenatal visit yesterday. Heard the little heartbeat and my midwife felt for my uterus moving up and expanding into my abdomen. I've got a little belly peeking through now, though most of it is bloating and not actually baby yet. I'll try to get a picture up soon. From the looks of it, I'm going to get ginormous. Ugh. There's really not a lot of room for baby to grow up and down, so it's going to be OUT, meaning I'm going to get very LARGE. Not really looking forward to that, but it's only for a short time.
We will have our ultrasound sometime in about mid-December. We only plan on having one ultrasound done, as long as there isn't anything concerning found. That means we'll also find out the sex of the baby! Chris and I are trying to decide if we want to just tell people or have a "gender-revealing party" where we tell (almost) everyone at once. If we do that, it will most likely be the last week in December or possibly in January. We'll keep you updated as to what we decide.
One day before the 14 week mark. I was getting ready to go to my yoga class and figured, why not?
Had our second prenatal visit yesterday. Heard the little heartbeat and my midwife felt for my uterus moving up and expanding into my abdomen. I've got a little belly peeking through now, though most of it is bloating and not actually baby yet. I'll try to get a picture up soon. From the looks of it, I'm going to get ginormous. Ugh. There's really not a lot of room for baby to grow up and down, so it's going to be OUT, meaning I'm going to get very LARGE. Not really looking forward to that, but it's only for a short time.
We will have our ultrasound sometime in about mid-December. We only plan on having one ultrasound done, as long as there isn't anything concerning found. That means we'll also find out the sex of the baby! Chris and I are trying to decide if we want to just tell people or have a "gender-revealing party" where we tell (almost) everyone at once. If we do that, it will most likely be the last week in December or possibly in January. We'll keep you updated as to what we decide.
One day before the 14 week mark. I was getting ready to go to my yoga class and figured, why not?
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
13 weeks (3 months, 1 week)--Size of a peach!
Baby's continuing to grow... about the size of a peach, 2.9 inches and .81 ounces! This week, teeth and vocal cords are forming and the intestines are moving from the umbilical cord to the baby's tummy.
I returned the doppler to a friend today and am kind of sad that I can't do my almost nightly checks for now (my friend is due in December, so maybe I'll get it back in the next month or so, ha ha. Though, by then, I might be able to feel baby moving around!). My mom got to hear the heat beat while she was visiting from the East coast, so at least Chris and I know we aren't just hearing things.
Forgot to take my nightly Unisom last night and was sick today. Took a pill in the afternoon and have felt fine the rest of the evening, thankfully. Guess I'll have to take it a few more weeks (and hopefully that's it). Can't complain too much, though. Besides being a little more tired (and getting a little more winded going up and down stairs), I haven't had too many pregnancy related symptoms.
I get to work an overnight shift this week at work, so I'm trying to prep my body for that. My sleep schedule has been a little off this last week with the wedding and friends and family visiting from out of town, so hopefully the 8:30pm-6:30am shift won't kill me.
We have our second prenatal appointment with our midwife this next week and we're hoping to get an ultrasound appointment set up sometime soon!
I returned the doppler to a friend today and am kind of sad that I can't do my almost nightly checks for now (my friend is due in December, so maybe I'll get it back in the next month or so, ha ha. Though, by then, I might be able to feel baby moving around!). My mom got to hear the heat beat while she was visiting from the East coast, so at least Chris and I know we aren't just hearing things.
Forgot to take my nightly Unisom last night and was sick today. Took a pill in the afternoon and have felt fine the rest of the evening, thankfully. Guess I'll have to take it a few more weeks (and hopefully that's it). Can't complain too much, though. Besides being a little more tired (and getting a little more winded going up and down stairs), I haven't had too many pregnancy related symptoms.
I get to work an overnight shift this week at work, so I'm trying to prep my body for that. My sleep schedule has been a little off this last week with the wedding and friends and family visiting from out of town, so hopefully the 8:30pm-6:30am shift won't kill me.
We have our second prenatal appointment with our midwife this next week and we're hoping to get an ultrasound appointment set up sometime soon!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Registered!
Chris and I were super excited and registered for baby stuff about a month ago... we couldn't wait! :) We are registered at two places: Target and Babies R Us. You should be able to look either of us up online at Target. At Babies R Us, I'm listed under registrant and Chris is under co-registrant. No pressure, no one is obligated to buy us anything, but if you'd like to, you know where we're registered!
12 weeks (3 months)--size of a plum!
Alright, we're finally getting into the second trimester! It feels like it's been forever already (probably because it's the only thing I've thought about every single day for the past two months!). Baby is now the size of a plum (about 2.1 inches)... pretty crazy to think about. I'm still stuck on the size of a raspberry from a few weeks ago (okay... maybe a month ago... ha ha). A plum. Not that big, but definitely explains some of the bloating I've been having (hoping my wedding dress fits when I go to pick it up tomorrow!). As of last week, the fingers and toes are no longer webbed and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds were being formed. From this point on, since almost all systems are formed, the baby will just continue to grow and mature instead of focusing on creating and developing organs.
I'm excited to be past the nausea stage. Though, I can't really complain too much. I've been taking Unisom (doxylamine succinate... an over the counter sleep aid recommended by a doctor and also a pregnancy magazine) every night. It hasn't been helping with my on going sleep issues, but I'm definitely not spending time losing my lunch, either. There are days that I still feel a little sick every now and then, but compared to the alternative of being sick all day, it's been really helpful. I tried to skip the Unisom one weekend and man, was that a mistake. I spent all day one Sunday being sick. I couldn't even keep sips of water or Sprite down. It was terrible. I took Unisom that night and was fine the next day. I think I'll take it for the rest of this week (to get me through the wedding and guests visiting from out of town) and then see where I'm at.
Finding out that some friends of mine that are pregnant are ALL having boys! It's an epidemic! It'll be interesting to see if it's contagious.
So far, I don't think I've had too many crazy pregnancy emotions. I sometimes get very easily irritated for no reason, but I don't know if that's pregnancy related necessarily, ha ha. I have had something weird, though. Twice in the last week, I've woken up from dreams where someone I know dies (ugh, terrible). I wake up just bawling. It might be from the Unisom, though. I tend to have weirder or more vivid dreams when I take sleep aids.
I think I've decided on trying to write once a week... so keep checking back!
I'm excited to be past the nausea stage. Though, I can't really complain too much. I've been taking Unisom (doxylamine succinate... an over the counter sleep aid recommended by a doctor and also a pregnancy magazine) every night. It hasn't been helping with my on going sleep issues, but I'm definitely not spending time losing my lunch, either. There are days that I still feel a little sick every now and then, but compared to the alternative of being sick all day, it's been really helpful. I tried to skip the Unisom one weekend and man, was that a mistake. I spent all day one Sunday being sick. I couldn't even keep sips of water or Sprite down. It was terrible. I took Unisom that night and was fine the next day. I think I'll take it for the rest of this week (to get me through the wedding and guests visiting from out of town) and then see where I'm at.
Finding out that some friends of mine that are pregnant are ALL having boys! It's an epidemic! It'll be interesting to see if it's contagious.
So far, I don't think I've had too many crazy pregnancy emotions. I sometimes get very easily irritated for no reason, but I don't know if that's pregnancy related necessarily, ha ha. I have had something weird, though. Twice in the last week, I've woken up from dreams where someone I know dies (ugh, terrible). I wake up just bawling. It might be from the Unisom, though. I tend to have weirder or more vivid dreams when I take sleep aids.
I think I've decided on trying to write once a week... so keep checking back!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Estimated due date
The estimated due date is May 11, 2011. They call it an estimated date for a reason, so don't plan any parties for that day :) Chances are it'll come anytime between the end of April (38 weeks) and the end of May (42 weeks). If anyone's taking bets on what day it'll happen, keep me updated!
11 weeks... size of a lime!
I suppose it's actually going to happen... a baby is on it's way! We were excited up to this point, but now it's undeniable and we're WAY more excited than before. We heard a heartbeat last night! There actually is something renting out space in my abdomen and the tiredness, nausea and mood swings are the cause of that little something. It's nice to actually have some proof since we haven't yet had a doppler or ultrasound appointment with our midwife yet. But now we know!
I thought it might be a good idea to start a blog (that word still makes no sense to me and is irritating) so that interested friends and family could keep up with where we are. A few basics for now:
1). No, this isn't why we're getting married (admit it, some of you were thinking it)! Chris proposed, we enjoyed our road trip to Utah and Vegas, enjoyed a night out with friends for our "engagement party" and then... you got it. I peed on a stick and got a tiny pink plus sign.
2). If you don't already know, I've been interested in midwifery and natural childbirth for a while now. I attended a doula workshop in February and March and have done tons of research and reading over the past few years about women's choices when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I'm not exactly sure when or how, but I decided that I would never give birth in a hospital (unless it's absolutely necessary). So we've chosen a water birth center here in Portland (waterbirth.net) and are happy with our choice of care. Please do not share your horror stories about out-of-hospital birth with me. I know and fully believe that births at home or at birth centers (and without pain medications or unnecessary interventions) are completely safe and you are not going to change my mind. Please be respectful of that.
3). We are not rooting for one gender or another. Eventually, I would like at least one of each, so I'm just going to say it... we just want it to be healthy. Though, being a girl myself, I would love to have a little girl and I'm sure Chris would love to have a boy. And of course, if it's a girl, we're already set on a name (or rather, I'm set and Chris just happens to like the name as well). I don't think I want to announce it just yet, though. For boys, I do have a few names that we both like. We'll let you know what name we've chosen once we find out the gender (sometime during the 5th month. Come on, you can wait 2 more months to find out!).
I thought it might be a good idea to start a blog (that word still makes no sense to me and is irritating) so that interested friends and family could keep up with where we are. A few basics for now:
1). No, this isn't why we're getting married (admit it, some of you were thinking it)! Chris proposed, we enjoyed our road trip to Utah and Vegas, enjoyed a night out with friends for our "engagement party" and then... you got it. I peed on a stick and got a tiny pink plus sign.
2). If you don't already know, I've been interested in midwifery and natural childbirth for a while now. I attended a doula workshop in February and March and have done tons of research and reading over the past few years about women's choices when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I'm not exactly sure when or how, but I decided that I would never give birth in a hospital (unless it's absolutely necessary). So we've chosen a water birth center here in Portland (waterbirth.net) and are happy with our choice of care. Please do not share your horror stories about out-of-hospital birth with me. I know and fully believe that births at home or at birth centers (and without pain medications or unnecessary interventions) are completely safe and you are not going to change my mind. Please be respectful of that.
3). We are not rooting for one gender or another. Eventually, I would like at least one of each, so I'm just going to say it... we just want it to be healthy. Though, being a girl myself, I would love to have a little girl and I'm sure Chris would love to have a boy. And of course, if it's a girl, we're already set on a name (or rather, I'm set and Chris just happens to like the name as well). I don't think I want to announce it just yet, though. For boys, I do have a few names that we both like. We'll let you know what name we've chosen once we find out the gender (sometime during the 5th month. Come on, you can wait 2 more months to find out!).
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