My doctor's appointment yesterday went great, and the peanut's little heart was beating away. I've gained a whopping 4 pounds and my baby belly is starting to really be noticeable. I have my next ultrasound in two weeks and I can't wait to see how big she's gotten.
I've been fighting a sore throat since Saturday, I wake up each morning and it hurts to swallow for the first couple minutes I'm awake. A hot shower usually cures it. Sunday I noticed a productive cough with an nasty color tint to it. I didn't think much of it and yesterday I mentioned it to a coworker. She told me I should call the doctor. I brushed it off because honestly, it's only first thing in the morning. Well this morning as I was coughing, the color was tinted slightly red. I picked up the phone and immediately called the doctor. I'm sure it's post nasal drip since my sinuses are out of control but I'm going to have it checked out just to be sure. In the meantime, my husband has ordered me to stay off of WebMd. Haha.
Happy Valentines Day and Week 18!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Peanut Is...
A girl. After much anticipation Friday morning, the tech at Baby 2 Be Images told us we would be welcoming a baby girl in July. While my husband was (and maybe still is) slightly disappointed, we were thrilled to see a healthy baby. It's still too early for me to start buying clothes, etc. but I cannot wait.
We're having new carpet installed in our upstairs next Friday so she'll have new floors upon her arrival. I have a crib picked out already and an idea of what I want her room to look like so as long as the next couple of appointments go well, we'll start assembling.
My bump is starting to really turn into a bump and my work pants no longer fit, I've resorted to the Be Band so that I don't have to buy a new wardrobe quite yet. Still experiencing the minor aches and pains that come along with growing insides but I'm not panicking as much, I'm realizing it's part of the package.
I have a doctor's appointment next Monday and we'll be able to see the peanut again. It's hard to believe I'm almost at Week 17. Almost half way there!
We're having new carpet installed in our upstairs next Friday so she'll have new floors upon her arrival. I have a crib picked out already and an idea of what I want her room to look like so as long as the next couple of appointments go well, we'll start assembling.
My bump is starting to really turn into a bump and my work pants no longer fit, I've resorted to the Be Band so that I don't have to buy a new wardrobe quite yet. Still experiencing the minor aches and pains that come along with growing insides but I'm not panicking as much, I'm realizing it's part of the package.
I have a doctor's appointment next Monday and we'll be able to see the peanut again. It's hard to believe I'm almost at Week 17. Almost half way there!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Baby Flutters
Two days until we find out the sex of Baby F! I cannot wait. I feel like I'm constantly wishing the days away just so Friday will get here.
I think I felt my first baby flutter Monday and potentially yesterday as well. I'm not entirely sure since this is my first go 'round at the rodeo but it's possible. From what I've read, it usually occurs between 16-20 weeks and women who are particularly thin (thank you Mother for these amazing genes) are more likely to experience the flutters earlier. Of course, I guess it could have been gas. But baby flutters sounds much cooler. I'm sticking with that. Still feeling great and my baby bump is starting to stick out a little more. I still think it looks more like a beer belly more than a baby belly but hey, we're getting there.
I had blood drawn yesterday and fingers crossed, everything comes back normal.
The next post, the peanut will officially have a name. Given that he or she cooperates on Friday!
I think I felt my first baby flutter Monday and potentially yesterday as well. I'm not entirely sure since this is my first go 'round at the rodeo but it's possible. From what I've read, it usually occurs between 16-20 weeks and women who are particularly thin (thank you Mother for these amazing genes) are more likely to experience the flutters earlier. Of course, I guess it could have been gas. But baby flutters sounds much cooler. I'm sticking with that. Still feeling great and my baby bump is starting to stick out a little more. I still think it looks more like a beer belly more than a baby belly but hey, we're getting there.
I had blood drawn yesterday and fingers crossed, everything comes back normal.
The next post, the peanut will officially have a name. Given that he or she cooperates on Friday!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
A Baby Bump
The baby bump is starting to form. It's still small and really looks more less like I've put on a few pounds but I'm starting to see it. My energy is back, which is great and I am starting to have cravings.
We find out next Friday whether we will be having a boy or girl and we can't wait. I had a dream not too long ago that it was a girl but the dream was pretty fictional in nature so I'm not sure how much of that I believe. My husband is still routing for a boy.
The weekly email I receive said the baby can is starting to hear our voices. We're pretty sure he or she is wondering who this character we call Tucker is, after all we are constantly yelling his name. I've already said the baby's first words are going to be Tucker! No! I'm anxious to see how our first "baby" reacts with our actual first baby.
Looking forward to what week 15 brings!
We find out next Friday whether we will be having a boy or girl and we can't wait. I had a dream not too long ago that it was a girl but the dream was pretty fictional in nature so I'm not sure how much of that I believe. My husband is still routing for a boy.
The weekly email I receive said the baby can is starting to hear our voices. We're pretty sure he or she is wondering who this character we call Tucker is, after all we are constantly yelling his name. I've already said the baby's first words are going to be Tucker! No! I'm anxious to see how our first "baby" reacts with our actual first baby.
Looking forward to what week 15 brings!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Second Trimester!
Where have the last three months gone? I feel like just yesterday I was sitting at the kitchen table staring blankly at the wall. Now, we're picking out nursery themes and looking at car seats and have a name picked out for the peanut.
My body is still not reflecting my pregnant status, which I'm not necessarily complaining about. In fact, I haven't gained a pound per the doctor's scale. My clothes are a little snugger and my boobs a little bigger but no protruding baby belly or maternity clothes for me... yet.
My doctor's appointment yesterday went great and the genetic test results came back negative, which the husband and I were thrilled about. The doctor listened to the peanut's heartbeat and sent us on our way. We have decided to do the 3D ultrasound and will find out in about 2 weeks if the peanut is a boy or girl.
How far we've come in the past three months!
My body is still not reflecting my pregnant status, which I'm not necessarily complaining about. In fact, I haven't gained a pound per the doctor's scale. My clothes are a little snugger and my boobs a little bigger but no protruding baby belly or maternity clothes for me... yet.
My doctor's appointment yesterday went great and the genetic test results came back negative, which the husband and I were thrilled about. The doctor listened to the peanut's heartbeat and sent us on our way. We have decided to do the 3D ultrasound and will find out in about 2 weeks if the peanut is a boy or girl.
How far we've come in the past three months!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Growing Pains
Last Friday I had dinner with a couple friends. Leaving dinner I had very uncomfortable pains in my stomach. I chalked it up to a taco dinner. I woke up Saturday morning and the pain was still there. Sunday, the same. Monday was a little better and Tuesday I took off work to try and rest. I'm fully aware that my uterus is going to be stretching to monstrous proportions and growing pains will come with it. But 5 days? Eeks. I called the doctor this morning to make sure everything is kosher and I'm currently waiting for a call back. In the meantime, I email my husband to let him know I've phoned the doctor for confirmation (that it's just growing pains). Below is a snippet of our conversation.
Husband: I’m sure its just growing pains, but it wouldn’t hurt just to make sure.
Me: The best way to describe it is that it feels like a hot fist is pushing against my stomach
Husband: Maybe the peanut is trying to fist pump you?
Husband: I’m sure its just growing pains, but it wouldn’t hurt just to make sure.
Me: The best way to describe it is that it feels like a hot fist is pushing against my stomach
Husband: Maybe the peanut is trying to fist pump you?
Clearly that's what happening at Week 13.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
(S)he Looks Like An Alien
I had a genetic screening done yesterday to check to see if the baby could have Down's or Trisonomy defect. During the "procedure", which is really nothing more than an ultrasound and finger prick, I was able to see our developing son or daughter. Hands down, the coolest thing I've seen to date. I saw he or she moving about, drinking fluid, stretching, flipping and flopping all about my uterus. I saw fingers and toes and eye sockets and shoulders. It was amazing. The tech I had was extremely nice and sent me home with 6 new pictures to share with my husband. I was weary at first of getting too overly invested in this small child, given the fact that the pregnancy was still early and the chance that something could go wrong. That flew out the window yesterday. I am in love with a little person I've yet to meet. Thankfully I'm almost through the 1st trimester.
We get the test results back in about a week or so and I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying a nightly prayer that our peanut is healthy and growing as he or she should. I'm looking forward to finding out the sex of the baby in a couple more weeks. I did some price comparisons on 3D sonograms last night, which can tell us about a month sooner if the baby is a he or a she. My husband is indifferent so I'm not sure we're going to do it but it's fruit for thought. My energy levels have picked back up and my morning sickness comes and goes randomly. I still get a bit queasy at night but it's much more manageable than it was.
We're leaping into Week 12 with smiles.
We get the test results back in about a week or so and I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying a nightly prayer that our peanut is healthy and growing as he or she should. I'm looking forward to finding out the sex of the baby in a couple more weeks. I did some price comparisons on 3D sonograms last night, which can tell us about a month sooner if the baby is a he or a she. My husband is indifferent so I'm not sure we're going to do it but it's fruit for thought. My energy levels have picked back up and my morning sickness comes and goes randomly. I still get a bit queasy at night but it's much more manageable than it was.
We're leaping into Week 12 with smiles.
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