1, 2, 3, KICK!

So I've been feeling the baby move a lot over the past week or so. It started with me going to get a prenatal massage and while I was laying down, I felt a fluttering in my stomach. At first I was like "Oh, God....please don't let me have gas when I am getting a back massage....please..." Then I realized it felt totally different. Then we were visiting Mike's parents this weekend and we were watching an action movie with the surround sound on. There was a part with lots of loud yelling and I felt the baby moving all over the place. This afternoon I startled it with a sneezing fit. There have been a lot of other times in between but those are my fave.

We have less than 5 weeks to go til we find out the sex. I can't wait! We have an appointment this next Tuesday but it will be the next one when we will find out.

Here are some pics....

 

I've been going to the physical therapist for my lower back for the past few weeks. I've been having such pain. It feels like it's a nerve issue...It started before I was pregnant but now it's gotten worse. Been doing all kinds of exercises to get the pain under control...

Anyway, we are in the middle of a large snowstorm up here, so I better get my chores and homework done before we lose power.....

Mrs. C.

Second Trimester, Here I Come!!

Thank God! I'm starting to get some of my energy back. I am somewhat feeling human again. I actually feel like I can somewhat function.

We got to hear the heartbeat last week. It was amazing! It was so strong and loud. It made me feel relieved to hear that. Just about 6 1/2 weeks til we find out if it's a boy or a girl. I'm so excited for that.

Here's my most recent photos...

So I've gotten some of my energy back, but not a lot....I'm off to take a nap. I just wanted to update this since I haven't done so in awhile.

Mrs. C.

12 Week Check Up....

This Tuesday will be our 12 week check up, in which we will be able to hear the baby's heartbeat. I'm so excited for this.

This week I really realized how big I've gotten. I had to buy more maternity clothes and I actually didn't fit in my work uniform anymore. I had to wear doctor scrubs all weekend since my boss wasn't in. Tomorrow I will be able to get ones that fit me and won't have everyone ask, "Did you have an accident?"

Here is a comparison of how much bigger I've gotten. And, no, it's not twins.

8 Weeks 3 Days

11 Weeks 1 Day

This is going to be a BIG baby......

Mrs. C.

Um, what just happened?

So I took my most recent photo (with my new maternity pants and shirt, might I add) and I feel like I suddenly got HUGE....Shall we compare?

3 1/2 weeks....pretty fairly flat...besides the fat...

8 Weeks and a couple days....definitely bigger.

9 1/2 weeks....WHAT?!

Yeah, so, that happened.

Mrs. C.

It's a baby!!!!!!

I realized today that I hadn't taken any bump pics in the past couple weeks. While I was at work, I was in the bathroom and decided to look at my belly.....I was surprised as to how much of a bump was there! I've definitely gotten bigger!

8 weeks 3 days

So I went in today to have a check up because I was having a little bit of pain so I wanted to make sure everything was ok. The doctor did an exam and said that everything looks good. But she decided to do an ultrasound just to make sure. Here is our little bean!!!!

8 weeks 3 days

Wow, it definitely feels real now......I love this little bean....

Mrs. C.

6 Weeks 6 Days.

Tomorrow I will start into my 7th week and all I want to do is sleep. I mean it. I want to sleep ALL day. Which is hard when I am a housekeeper at a hospital and all I do is move constantly ALL day. I get home and as soon as I sit down, I want to sleep. I cook and eat dinner and then immediately fall asleep on the couch. I'm just exhausted.

Today was my day off and I drove to my Dad's house to visit him before he left for Florida for the winter. He leaves next Wednesday. Next time he will see me I will be just about 5 1/2 months along. It will probably be quite a difference. He hadn't said much about the baby since I told him, but today I mentioned it and he said "It's still so weird to hear you say that." Tell me about it! LOL!

Two weeks from today we go for our second appointment at the doctor for the baby. I can't wait. The appointment after that we will be able to hear the heartbeat.

So here's the latest pic....not much different from the last. Still pretty bloated.

6 Weeks 6 Days

Not much else going on. Besides the fact I need a nap.

Mrs. C.

Mind Your P's and Q's.

Sometimes I wish people would just shut their mouths. Yes, this is another rant.

I love that everyone and their mother is trying to give me advice on pregnancy. That's not the bad part really. It's the part when people start comparing my pregnancy to theirs, or telling me how I should feel or look at this point in my pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different and just because I don't have the same symptoms as you did or don't look how you did, doesn't mean diddly squat. Just shut your mouth and leave well enough alone.

Now that that's said, I've decided to start putting my weekly (or semi-weekly photos) here. Here's week 5 1/2. Yes, I know it's mostly bloat, but as I've told other people, I'm bloated because of the baby so therefore, it's my baby bump.

5 1/2 Weeks.

I went to my first doctor appointment on Tuesday and it went well. They just told me my due date (August 25th) and then took about 6 vials of blood. My next appointment is on January 19th and then the one after that we get to hear the heartbeat. :)

We bought some stuff for the baby this week. A bunch of onesies and a couple toys and books as well. It's so fun shopping for the baby. :)

Anyway, I should probably go get dinner ready...Will update you soon!

Mrs. C.