How far along? 14w1d
Total weight gain: lost another 3; down 7 for pregnancy
Maternity clothes? only as desired, but not always necessary.
Sleep: I'm sleeping through the night, but not resting well. My dreams have left me exhausted and worn in the mornings.
Best moment this week: hearing Chicklet's healthy, steady 150 bmp heartbeat on doppler.
Movement: I swore I felt something familiar last night, but even with the baby measuring ahead, I can't believe I'd be feeling anything yet...
Gender: Gut is leaning toward hearing "boy" next week. But honestly, I just want this baby to stay healthy until May.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss : My appetite. About two or three bites into a meal, I'm done. We're eating a LOT of leftovers around here lately.
What I am looking forward to: Telling my extended family at the Christmas holiday. Only 3 weeks to go!
Weekly Wisdom: Keep taking my folic acid pills, even though I HATE them with passion.
Milestones: Second trimester!!!! And first 24 hour urine collection. Fun times!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
12w Update
How far along? 12w
Total weight gain: gained back 2; down 4 for pregnancy
Maternity clothes? only as desired, but not always necessary.
Sleep: The medicine I'm on for my chest congeston and pneumonia has Codene in it; combined with my BP meds and Tylenol PM, I'm barely coherent after 9 pm.
Best moment this week: hearing Chicklet's healthy, steady 154 bmp heartbeat on doppler.
Movement: Nope.
Gender: Well, some surprising news this week has me unsure of both my gut and my heart's desire. I found out that my youngest brother and his finacee will make me an aunt just 6 weeks after Chicklet is born. I'd like our babies to be opposite gender, for reasons I haven't analyzed, and he really, really wants a boy, so.....I want a girl? I dunno.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: My appetite. About two or three bites into a meal, I'm done. We're eating a LOT of leftovers around here lately.
What I am looking forward to: Going public with the pregnancy. Only 5 1/2 more weeks til the big announcement.
Weekly Wisdom: Rest when Chicklet's Brother rest. The laundry will get done eventually, but there is only so much longer that I can take advantage of afternoon naps.
Milestones: First heart tones on doppler. Relief. The last time a doppler was set to my abdomen, it was silent.
Total weight gain: gained back 2; down 4 for pregnancy
Maternity clothes? only as desired, but not always necessary.
Sleep: The medicine I'm on for my chest congeston and pneumonia has Codene in it; combined with my BP meds and Tylenol PM, I'm barely coherent after 9 pm.
Best moment this week: hearing Chicklet's healthy, steady 154 bmp heartbeat on doppler.
Movement: Nope.
Gender: Well, some surprising news this week has me unsure of both my gut and my heart's desire. I found out that my youngest brother and his finacee will make me an aunt just 6 weeks after Chicklet is born. I'd like our babies to be opposite gender, for reasons I haven't analyzed, and he really, really wants a boy, so.....I want a girl? I dunno.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: My appetite. About two or three bites into a meal, I'm done. We're eating a LOT of leftovers around here lately.
What I am looking forward to: Going public with the pregnancy. Only 5 1/2 more weeks til the big announcement.
Weekly Wisdom: Rest when Chicklet's Brother rest. The laundry will get done eventually, but there is only so much longer that I can take advantage of afternoon naps.
Milestones: First heart tones on doppler. Relief. The last time a doppler was set to my abdomen, it was silent.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
11w Update
How far along? 11w
Total weight gain: lost 6 lbs.
Maternity clothes? the weight loss has affected my waistline, for sure. I still need some roomier shirts for the "girls" and I can't comfortably wear a belt anymore, but I can still get into regular, non-maternity pants.
Sleep: I've been sick the last week plus, so I've been taking Tylenol Cold & Flu PM. Due to the sleeping aid in the medicine, I'm sleeping through the night wonderfully.
Best moment this week: Seeing the heartbeat of Chicklet again. It was a healthy, steady 162 bmp.
Movement: I'm hesitant to say so, because in my head I know it's not possible, but there have been a couple moments where I've thought, "huh, that's a familiar sensation."
Gender: On the fence. The more I think about it, I don't care -- I just want healthy. I'm sure there are pros and cons to both genders.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: A "pretty" bump. I've always sported a nice, smooth, round baby bump. Now, it's smooth and round, but also black and purple (from the injections). Vanity at it's finest: wanting prettiness where no one sees.
What I am looking forward to: Feeling better. As I mentioned, I've been sick with waht I thoguth was just a cold. Turns out, it might be bronchitis or even pneumonia. I'm on two new prescriptions, and go back to Dr. M in a week for an evaluation and possible chest X-Ray. (I've either pulled something badly, or cracked a rib.)
Weekly Wisdom: Rest when Chicklet's Brother rest. The laundry will get done eventually, but there is only so much longer that I can take advantage of afternoon naps.
Milestones: For the first time in any one of my pregnancies, my baby is measuring ahead -- by almost a whole week. If this continues at my next u/s, my EDD will be changed to -- get this -- 5/19/10.
Total weight gain: lost 6 lbs.
Maternity clothes? the weight loss has affected my waistline, for sure. I still need some roomier shirts for the "girls" and I can't comfortably wear a belt anymore, but I can still get into regular, non-maternity pants.
Sleep: I've been sick the last week plus, so I've been taking Tylenol Cold & Flu PM. Due to the sleeping aid in the medicine, I'm sleeping through the night wonderfully.
Best moment this week: Seeing the heartbeat of Chicklet again. It was a healthy, steady 162 bmp.
Movement: I'm hesitant to say so, because in my head I know it's not possible, but there have been a couple moments where I've thought, "huh, that's a familiar sensation."
Gender: On the fence. The more I think about it, I don't care -- I just want healthy. I'm sure there are pros and cons to both genders.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: A "pretty" bump. I've always sported a nice, smooth, round baby bump. Now, it's smooth and round, but also black and purple (from the injections). Vanity at it's finest: wanting prettiness where no one sees.
What I am looking forward to: Feeling better. As I mentioned, I've been sick with waht I thoguth was just a cold. Turns out, it might be bronchitis or even pneumonia. I'm on two new prescriptions, and go back to Dr. M in a week for an evaluation and possible chest X-Ray. (I've either pulled something badly, or cracked a rib.)
Weekly Wisdom: Rest when Chicklet's Brother rest. The laundry will get done eventually, but there is only so much longer that I can take advantage of afternoon naps.
Milestones: For the first time in any one of my pregnancies, my baby is measuring ahead -- by almost a whole week. If this continues at my next u/s, my EDD will be changed to -- get this -- 5/19/10.
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