14 Week Update!

How far along? 14 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I weighed 191.5 at the ENT doctor today. Hopefully their scale is just way off!!!
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I've been going to be really early, and if I don't I get really sleepy! I'm tossing and turning a lot trying not to sleep on my back. I am ready for a maternity pillow!
Best moment this week: Officially being in the second trimester! Also, celebrating Christmas for the last time as a family of 2! :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Nothing really that I can think of. I think not worrying about sleeping in the wrong position would be nice, but I'm not complaining! :)
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: I've been craving sausage biscuits, but I think I got my fix after eating a few over the last week. I still want salads and after watching Get the Gringo last night I'm craving Mexican food.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. I can't pinpoint anything in particular, but sometimes I'll eat something and it just doesn't taste good, but it doesn't make me sick.
Have you started to show yet: My pooch is a little bigger!
Gender prediction: No idea.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've still been pretty moody.
Looking forward to: February!!!

13 Week Update!

How far along? 13 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I weighed 185...I gained 5 pounds since my last appointment!
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I've been going to be really early, and if I don't I get really sleepy!
Best moment this week: Hearing the little heartbeat on the doppler at the doctor Thursday! I also skipped acupuncture today because I think the sickness is leaving!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? I had a sip of Ryan's Dr. Pepper the other morning so I feel pretty satisfied! :) I am missing my own home right now. Baby J got some Christmas presents and mommy has bought a few gender neutral things so I'm ready to have a place for baby's stuff. I am having a dresser painted soon that I will set up in HaHa's toy room to put baby's things! I can't wait!
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: Still loving my Special K and I had the best salad from Central Market after my doctor appointment Thursday. Still loving a good, fresh salad!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I think the morning sickness may be ending. I hope I haven't spoken too soon! :)
Have you started to show yet: My pooch is a little bigger!
Gender prediction: For the first time I had a dream that we went in for our special ultrasound and we found out it was a boy! I am really torn.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been pretty moody!
Looking forward to: February! I can't wait to find out what we're having.

Auntie Jess took some pics for us this weekend. We are so excited for 2016!

12 Week Update!

How far along? 12 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out a more accurate number Thursday when I go back to the doctor.
Maternity clothes? Yes...still wearing my leggings and "early" maternity jeans!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleep has been better the last week.
Best moment this week: Not getting sick and making homemade chicken and dumplings for the first time! Gotta learn how to cook for my little family. :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? I really wanted some wine at the ugly sweater party this weekend, but I'm happy just the way I am! :)
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: I was craving blueberry muffins and Special K red berries. I made the muffins and got the cereal tonight for breakfast tomorrow!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still feeling pretty good thanks to the acupuncture!
Have you started to show yet: Just a little pooch.
Gender prediction: I'm still thinking girl, but who really knows!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I was super emotional yesterday, but today was much better!
Looking forward to: My doctor appointment Thursday. I hope the doppler picks up the little heartbeat! All will be right in the world when I hear that noise. I am also getting anxious about finding out the gender. Although we aren't doing bloodwork to find out early, I should find out February 11th. I can't wait to know who is growing inside of me!

And a little humor for those who know me and my wardrobe lately...

I pretty much only wear black leggings these days and look out if they are dirty! ;)

11 Week Update!

How far along? 11 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: I weighed myself the other day, but I can't remember how much I weighed! :)
Maternity clothes? I finally bought some maternity clothes. Most importantly, the best "early" maternity jeans. I love them! They are still a little big, but I had to get a size Med! Way to make a pregnant lady feel good! :)
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good. I keep waking up at 3 something in the morning and have a hard time falling back asleep. It throws me off by the time it's time to get up for work.
Best moment this week: The acupuncture appointment that saved me! My last session started wearing off this past Thursday and by Sunday I was throwing up like crazy again!
Have you told family and friends: Yes! A few more people have been told this week! :)
Miss Anything? I really want a good fountain coke, but the caffeine free coke tastes amazing!
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: I am not really craving anything in particular, just hungry all the time. I just ate 4 slices of pizza and my stomach feels like it's growling again!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really! This acupuncture is a life saver!
Have you started to show yet: Ryan told me that my stomach is looking a little bigger. A few days earlier he had said it wasn't, but he admitted that he just wanted to make me feel better.
Gender prediction: I'm still thinking girl, but who really knows!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I have been feeling mostly happy with a little bitchiness thrown in here and there. ;) All the important health-related decisions make me a little crazy! I just want to make the best decision for our little one!
Looking forward to: My doctor appointment next week! Who doesn't want to hear that little heartbeat? It will make me so happy! :) I'm also looking forward to our slab being poured Friday! (yay!) They have been busting their butts on our house this week and I'm really excited. I would love to be able to bring this baby home to OUR new home!

10 Week Update!

How far along? 10 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I really need to start weighing myself!
Maternity clothes? I wear black leggings every. single. day. I should really go shopping soon. I even started wearing my mom's old black leggings that don't fit her.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I'm sleeping great now that Ryan is home from the deer lease. I always sleep better when he's around. I have been getting up to pee quite a few times before I actually fall asleep for the night.
Best moment this week: Telling our family and friends. Everyone is so excited and there will be THREE new babies in Ryan's family in 2016. I was always so worried about our baby being left out, but I don't have to worry about that anymore!
Have you told family and friends: Yes! Family and close friends...not declaring it for the general public quite yet!
Miss Anything? Soda, tea and I've been craving beer and wine thanks to all these holiday parties!
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: I am not really craving anything in particular, but when I'm hungry for something I want it then and there. I'm currently wanting bacon wrapped tator tots covered in cheese. Thanks, uncle Don!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I've only been sick from eating too much this week. After eating some heavy meals I've noticed my heart start to race. My nurse told me it's completely normal to have a higher pulse at this point. It takes more blood to digest that food and grow the baby at the same time! :)
Have you started to show yet: I really can't decide. I know this pooch isn't getting bigger from all the soda and tea I'm NOT consuming anymore! :)
Gender prediction: I'm still dreaming about the baby being a girl. I told Kellie at work today and she told me that for the past two weeks she's been having dreams about a co-worker being pregnant with a baby girl, but she didn't know who. Maybe I'm the girl in her dreams!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but feeling a little anxious. I just want our baby to be healthy and happy. I am in a little bit better of a mood because last Monday I had acupuncture to help with the nausea and vomiting and I haven't thrown up since! I've been nauseated a few times, but overall I'm feeling a lot better. I have had a little bit more energy this week, but yesterday I took a nap after our Koether Thanksgiving lunch and didn't wake up until 5PM. I guess I was tired!
Looking forward to: My next doctor appointment...because then I'll be a few days away from the second trimester and I'll feel good hearing that little heart beat again! :)

9 Week Update!

How far along? 9 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Still haven't weighed myself, but I was 180 at the dr on Thursday (11/19).
Maternity clothes? Still haven't bought anything, but I def need to invest in something other than black leggings or yoga pants. That's about all that fits these days.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great. Especially when I take my nausea meds! ;)
Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat Thursday (11/19) at my first appointment with Dr. Mingea.
Have you told family and friends: Some...can't wait to tell all the family this week!
Miss Anything? My energy and feeling good. I'm also missing my hubby while he's at the deer lease!
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: I'm no longer craving salads thanks to throwing up the best salad I'd ever eaten! I'm starting to like sweets a little more. Chocolate cake and skittles specifically. Still loving these Honeycrisp apples though!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I had Mexican food for lunch and I only felt a little nauseous. I still haven't been hungry for anything greasy though.
Have you started to show yet: Nope, but maybe I look a tiny bit chubbier than normal. :)
Gender prediction: I'm starting to be more convinced that it very well may be a girl. The heartbeat was nice and strong (183) Thursday and that usually means girl. I've also had several dreams that I was giving birth to a baby girl.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but was feeling pretty yucky this weekend. I threw up Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. I took my nausea meds Thursday night and wound up sleeping until 1PM Friday. I don't think I'll be taking those again! I did feel better Friday and Saturday, but the sickness came back with a vengeance Sunday. I went to the chiropractor today and he did acupuncture on my wrists to help with the nausea. I felt a little sick this afternoon, but I haven't thrown up today. Keep your fingers crossed!
Looking forward to: Telling the rest of our family this week. I'm tired of hiding it! :)

Overall I'm feeling happy. I've been having a hard time dealing with the lack of energy. It's giving me anxiety about being a good mom, but I know this will pass. I won't have these same symptoms when the baby is here. (Ok, yes, I know I'll be tired, but at least I won't have a growing baby in my tummy sucking up all my energy!) I miss my husband when he's not around. I already feel a different kind of special bond with him and I hate being away from him. I've even cried a few times during work b/c I missed him. (I'm blaming the hormones!) We are a team and I can't wait to see him as a father. I know he will be the best daddy and I can't wait to experience it! :) Here's to hoping I can eat all the delicious Thanksgiving food later this week! :)

My First Baby Update!

How far along? 8 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: Haven't weighed myself yet.
Maternity clothes? Haven't bought anything yet, but need some new pants. Mine are feeling pretty tight these days!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great
Best moment this week: Finding out my BFF is having a baby a month after me!
Have you told family and friends: Some...we will finish telling family at Thanksgiving next weekend.
Miss Anything? Dr. Pepper and my energy!
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: Salads! Especially with carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms, broccoli and ranch dressing. Anything healthy...including fruit. Even though I made myself sick on oranges and lemonade the week before last. I could do without the acid for a while.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Mexican food and anything greasy.
Have you started to show yet: Nope, but maybe I look a tiny bit chubbier than normal. :)
Gender prediction: My gut has been telling me boy, but after starting to crave more sweets (chocolate, but nothing too sweet) this week I'm thinking maybe it's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but had a major meltdown over being so disorganized and not having the energy to do anything about it! Oh the joys of hormones!
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender telling the rest of our family and friends!