Physical Symptoms: Sadly, I came down with a cold this week. So I have been battling that with medicine the doctor recommended (Robitussin DM). I have also experienced some leg cramping this week which seems typical of this stage. She is continuing to move a lot though! Its so cool!
Food Weirdness: None this week and I have been able to keep an appetite despite being sick.
Size of little (girl) bug: Cantaloupe (wow! she is getting big fast)
Workout: Haven't worked out as much because of my cold but still have the desire! Next week Ill be back in action.
Preparation: Received our shower gifts in the mail from our surprise shower over Thanksgiving and a sweet co-worker gave me some hand me down girl onesies!
Discovery: Chris was able to feel her kick or move for the first time the other night! It was so exciting!
Feelings: This week I turned 33. So crazy to think I will be having a baby at age 33. Not that its bad, but you just always wonder growing up how old you will be when you have your first child. I thought it would be earlier than 33 but the Lord knows best. Now I feel this is the perfect age to have a child!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Pregnancy, Week 20 Half Way!!
Physical Symptoms: I am getting really tired at night and my appetite has amped up a fair amount. I had some sharp pains in my lower abdomen that really scared me. After calling the doctor and a few pregnant friends and taking a long nap I concluded they are just growing pains. Chris read that sometimes your ab muscles may rip to make room for the baby. I will continue to keep a watch on this symptom though, in case it comes back!
Also, she continues to move around a lot, especially at night when my dog Bailey is laying up against my stomach. They have already bonded.
At the 20-week scan the ultrasound doctor said I have slight placenta previa which means my placenta is close to covering my cervix. 80% of these cases resolve on their own and the placenta moves up to its proper placement but because of the risk I will be going in for another ultrasound at week 32 to see if it has moved. If it has not, we will need to schedule a c-section when the baby is due. Praying the placenta moves!
Food Weirdness: Yesterday my smelling sensitivity of a super hero came back in full force. I had a bag of Special K with strawberries sitting on my desk and I could not stand the smell of the freeze dried berries. It had to go.
Size of little (girl) bug: Mango
Workout: Still enjoying working out with my hubby. We keep each other accountable and it is benefiting us both. My workout is slightly modified from his though, less jumping and running around. I'm focusing more on strength (squats and weights).
Preparation: Scheduled our birthing and breastfeeding classes for February.
Discovery: We had our 20 week scan last week and it could not of went better! Little Natalie is developing perfectly. All her major organs looked great and she is progressing normally. It was really cool to see how big she is. The ultrasound doctor was incredibly thorough and explained everything she was looking at. She kept saying that we have beautiful and perfect little babe. So thankful!
Feelings: Hitting the half-way point was emotional for me! Very soon our daughter will be born and life is going to change forever! Its hard to explain how that feels, except its a bunch of emotions mixed into one big ball of "this is really happening!"
Natalie was shy for the cameras...
Also, she continues to move around a lot, especially at night when my dog Bailey is laying up against my stomach. They have already bonded.
At the 20-week scan the ultrasound doctor said I have slight placenta previa which means my placenta is close to covering my cervix. 80% of these cases resolve on their own and the placenta moves up to its proper placement but because of the risk I will be going in for another ultrasound at week 32 to see if it has moved. If it has not, we will need to schedule a c-section when the baby is due. Praying the placenta moves!
Food Weirdness: Yesterday my smelling sensitivity of a super hero came back in full force. I had a bag of Special K with strawberries sitting on my desk and I could not stand the smell of the freeze dried berries. It had to go.
Size of little (girl) bug: Mango
Workout: Still enjoying working out with my hubby. We keep each other accountable and it is benefiting us both. My workout is slightly modified from his though, less jumping and running around. I'm focusing more on strength (squats and weights).
Preparation: Scheduled our birthing and breastfeeding classes for February.
Discovery: We had our 20 week scan last week and it could not of went better! Little Natalie is developing perfectly. All her major organs looked great and she is progressing normally. It was really cool to see how big she is. The ultrasound doctor was incredibly thorough and explained everything she was looking at. She kept saying that we have beautiful and perfect little babe. So thankful!
Feelings: Hitting the half-way point was emotional for me! Very soon our daughter will be born and life is going to change forever! Its hard to explain how that feels, except its a bunch of emotions mixed into one big ball of "this is really happening!"
Natalie was shy for the cameras...
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Pregnancy, Week 19
Physical Symptoms: Hello heartburn and also not sleeping well as of late BUT I have been feeling her move around! She feels like flipping goldfish! My baby belly has also been getting much bigger.
Food Weirdness: I just want more and more vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. Trying to figure out what foods give me more heartburn than others.
Size of little (girl) bug: Zucchini
Workout: My workouts have been going great. I worked out every day last week for at least a 1/2 hr. I have a lot of energy and can tell working out not only makes me feel better but gives me more energy. Motivated!
Preparation: We scheduled a hospital tour in February and I bought Burts Bees belly lotion to try to keep those stretch marks away.
Discovery: Feeling her move around has been an amazing discovery. I love it.
Feelings: I have been concerned about having lack of community with new moms after she is born. I know my social world is going to completely shake up with a baby and it is something concerns me. I am a super social person and am afraid of feeling alone. Praying for some new mommas that live close to me to surface.
Food Weirdness: I just want more and more vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. Trying to figure out what foods give me more heartburn than others.
Size of little (girl) bug: Zucchini
Workout: My workouts have been going great. I worked out every day last week for at least a 1/2 hr. I have a lot of energy and can tell working out not only makes me feel better but gives me more energy. Motivated!
Preparation: We scheduled a hospital tour in February and I bought Burts Bees belly lotion to try to keep those stretch marks away.
Discovery: Feeling her move around has been an amazing discovery. I love it.
Feelings: I have been concerned about having lack of community with new moms after she is born. I know my social world is going to completely shake up with a baby and it is something concerns me. I am a super social person and am afraid of feeling alone. Praying for some new mommas that live close to me to surface.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Pregnancy, Weeks 17 & 18
These two weeks are combined because Chris and I were in VA for Thanksgiving! I did not look at a computer the entire time we were there. It was so great relaxing spending time with family and friends.
Physical Symptoms: I was able to get lots of sleep over the break which was really nice. I felt refreshed everyday! Sometimes I get leg cramps which from what I have read is typical for this stage of pregnancy. I had a lot of energy over break. So thankful!
Food Weirdness: None. Stuffed myself silly the entire week! Especially Thanksgiving day!
Size of little bug: Week 17: Naval Orange, Week 18: Dragon Fruit
Workout: I did 0 working out while on vacation which I think attributed to my leg cramps. But Chris is starting a new workout regimen this week so I am going to try to join him. I probably wont do the full program but do whatever is comfortable. Also, I am still doing the 15-min fit breaks at work and walking!
Preparation: My mom's side of the family surprised us on Thanksgiving Day with a baby shower! We were so shocked and it was so fun. At the shower we received a diaper genie, a few toys and lots of baby clothes. We are so thankful! It was a very special time with family.
Discovery: During the shower my mom gave me two quilts that my Mamaw made for me when I was a baby. I didn't remember these quilts so I was very shocked. It was an emotional moment and I am so happy to have part of my grandmother be a part of our child.
Also, my parents discovered that the baby is a girl! We filled a white box with pink balloons and at the Thanksgiving meal my parents opened the box to discover the gender. It was so fun and they are ecstatic!
Feelings: Being home in VA was so good and much needed. But it was really hard to leave this time. Knowing a baby is coming and my immediate family is very far away is hard. But we will just have to make the best of it. Hopefully, in the future we can afford to visit more than once a year.
Also, here is our family picture we took a few weeks ago:
Physical Symptoms: I was able to get lots of sleep over the break which was really nice. I felt refreshed everyday! Sometimes I get leg cramps which from what I have read is typical for this stage of pregnancy. I had a lot of energy over break. So thankful!
Food Weirdness: None. Stuffed myself silly the entire week! Especially Thanksgiving day!
Size of little bug: Week 17: Naval Orange, Week 18: Dragon Fruit
Workout: I did 0 working out while on vacation which I think attributed to my leg cramps. But Chris is starting a new workout regimen this week so I am going to try to join him. I probably wont do the full program but do whatever is comfortable. Also, I am still doing the 15-min fit breaks at work and walking!
Preparation: My mom's side of the family surprised us on Thanksgiving Day with a baby shower! We were so shocked and it was so fun. At the shower we received a diaper genie, a few toys and lots of baby clothes. We are so thankful! It was a very special time with family.
Discovery: During the shower my mom gave me two quilts that my Mamaw made for me when I was a baby. I didn't remember these quilts so I was very shocked. It was an emotional moment and I am so happy to have part of my grandmother be a part of our child.
Also, my parents discovered that the baby is a girl! We filled a white box with pink balloons and at the Thanksgiving meal my parents opened the box to discover the gender. It was so fun and they are ecstatic!
Feelings: Being home in VA was so good and much needed. But it was really hard to leave this time. Knowing a baby is coming and my immediate family is very far away is hard. But we will just have to make the best of it. Hopefully, in the future we can afford to visit more than once a year.
Also, here is our family picture we took a few weeks ago:
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