I am three months pregnant! 1/3 (sorta) of the way there! In just a week I will be out of the first trimester which is very exciting! Our baby is done forming and now just has the job of growing and developing stronger organs. But everything is there! Our 2 1/2 inch baby is already the size of a plum!
I've realized my pregnancy is very "by the book." I mean I get every symptom the books say I may experience. And not only do I get all the symptoms, I get them at the exact week they are predicted to come! It's not that I read about the symptom and imagine it happens, I get the symptom and then a few days later I read about it. The great thing is I get all the symptoms very mildly so they are just friendly reminders that I'm pregnant! None of them have been horrible, and I think I can do this pregnancy thing at least a few more times!
So what are my symptoms?
First was back pain in week 5- 6. I was thinking what the hec?! My back never hurts and the baby didn't seem big enough to do anything. The doctor said it was "normal" but gave no explanation. Just last night I read that back pain in the first weeks is normal from hormones! Speaking of hormones, they caused my face to breakout and two mild crying spells for no reason.
I've also been slightly nauseous, ravenously hungry, bloated (and worse), and burp all the time! I was scared to weigh in at my last appointment because I've been eating so much more than normal, but THANK YOU JESUS only one more pound. Meaning only 2 pounds total in 11 1/2 weeks!
Another symptom is being soooo tired. I mean tired like I had been up for days- can't keep my eyes open- barely making it through the day-not wanting to get off the couch tired. The books say that it usually gets better by week 12, but a few kind friends informed me they were exhausted their entire pregnancy. I prayed that it would be true that it gets better at 12 weeks, and sure enough the last couple of days I've had more energy! I'm telling you I could write The Book.
The weekly pregnancy updates I get emailed to me describe me to a "T." Pot belly starting to show? I got it! Cramps when I get up to fast? Yup that's me! Blue veins visible on my chest and belly? Of course! Brown line appearing vertically down my stomach? Yes it's ALREADY starting to appear! Have to pee in the middle of the night? Ugh, yes! Gums bleed when brushing teeth? Every time! A few other symptoms that would qualify as TMI? Got those too!
It is all so exciting to me (except getting up to pee, I HATE that), and I am constantly amazed at what God has designed my body to do. On Monday we were able to hear our baby's heartbeat and just thinking of our perfect little baby makes me smile. And today marks the first day I have worn maternity pants! I've been wearing my pants unbuttoned for a few weeks, but yesterday my best fitting pants were extra snug and uncomfortable. Today I am so comfy wearing the pants my mom bought for me 2 months ago!
No pictures again, but I will try to post on Friday when I take my official 12 week picture. I'll even post the 8 week picture to compare!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Ten and a half weeks
We are already a quarter of the way towards having our baby in our arms! Yeah! According to the pregnancy websites I read every single day, this week our baby is the size of a prune or a kumquat (depending on the site I read) which is roughly 1 1/2 inches. I wish our baby could be compared to something appetizing and cute, like the little round apricot I ate for a snack earlier. Our baby has fingernails forming (Juno anyone??), peach fuzz growing, and can now bend his or her arms and legs!
As of Friday our baby has officially become a fetus (previously an embryo). Who cares about fancy terms? It's our BABY!! The coolest thing though about being a fetus is that our baby has all his/her necessary parts and will just continue to grow and strengthen in the next 29 1/2 weeks!
I have definitely noticed a ... ahem..."thickening" of my waist, and most of my pants are fitting pretty snug. Half of me is excited and can't wait to show, but the other half feels like I'm showing too soon and people will just think I'm fat. Who am I kidding, about 70% of me is excited, as evidenced by Jose catching me check out my belly in the reflection on the window.
In other news I am so grateful that I have not been sick. Lord knows that I HATE throwing up (thankfully it has only happened a handful of times my entire life) and was dreading morning sickness. The lack of morning sickness is made up for with the insane sleepiness I always feel. I feel so lazy (except this morning I at least walked 1.1 miles), and am ready to take a nap at any time (though rarely get to). Even though I'm always exhausted, our busy lives haven't slowed down. This weekend we spent a night at the lake, came home on the 4th and went to three parties! Talk about fun... and tiring!
As of Friday our baby has officially become a fetus (previously an embryo). Who cares about fancy terms? It's our BABY!! The coolest thing though about being a fetus is that our baby has all his/her necessary parts and will just continue to grow and strengthen in the next 29 1/2 weeks!
I have definitely noticed a ... ahem..."thickening" of my waist, and most of my pants are fitting pretty snug. Half of me is excited and can't wait to show, but the other half feels like I'm showing too soon and people will just think I'm fat. Who am I kidding, about 70% of me is excited, as evidenced by Jose catching me check out my belly in the reflection on the window.
In other news I am so grateful that I have not been sick. Lord knows that I HATE throwing up (thankfully it has only happened a handful of times my entire life) and was dreading morning sickness. The lack of morning sickness is made up for with the insane sleepiness I always feel. I feel so lazy (except this morning I at least walked 1.1 miles), and am ready to take a nap at any time (though rarely get to). Even though I'm always exhausted, our busy lives haven't slowed down. This weekend we spent a night at the lake, came home on the 4th and went to three parties! Talk about fun... and tiring!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Father's Day
It took all I had to crawl out of bed this morning! The pregnancy fatigue has hit full force, and unfortunately coincided with a very busy weekend!
Jose reminded me that since we consider our baby to already be a living being, he is already a dad and should be celebrated on Father's Day. So this year I started what will hopefully be a tradition of Father's Day breakfast in bed. I warned him next year he'll have to be juggling a 4 1/2 month old baby while he eats his pancakes and eggs!
I think our baby wanted to remind us that she or he is really here and chose this weekend for me to start feeling nauseous (and exhausted!). As long as I'm eating often I usually feel ok, but every now and then I feel really yucky. It is still not bad enough to make me throw up (though a couple of different times I thought I might) and I get breaks without it so I'm doing fine. Definitely worth it to know our baby is growing and doing what it is supposed to be doing! Jose has definitely picked up the slack. I got to relax as he washed dishes, vacuumed, mopped, did laundry, and best of all gave me massages and played with my hair until I fell asleep. Yup, I think pregnancy symptoms are definitely worth it!
Jose reminded me that since we consider our baby to already be a living being, he is already a dad and should be celebrated on Father's Day. So this year I started what will hopefully be a tradition of Father's Day breakfast in bed. I warned him next year he'll have to be juggling a 4 1/2 month old baby while he eats his pancakes and eggs!
I think our baby wanted to remind us that she or he is really here and chose this weekend for me to start feeling nauseous (and exhausted!). As long as I'm eating often I usually feel ok, but every now and then I feel really yucky. It is still not bad enough to make me throw up (though a couple of different times I thought I might) and I get breaks without it so I'm doing fine. Definitely worth it to know our baby is growing and doing what it is supposed to be doing! Jose has definitely picked up the slack. I got to relax as he washed dishes, vacuumed, mopped, did laundry, and best of all gave me massages and played with my hair until I fell asleep. Yup, I think pregnancy symptoms are definitely worth it!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Update on Baby
We are back from our wonderful trip to Cancun. Our baby is already proving to be a great baby- besides making mommy tired, I felt great the entire trip and didn't start getting nauseous until we were home!
On Monday we went for a follow-up doctor's appt. When we went two weeks ago it was too early to see the baby's development. This visit we were so excited to see Baby's little heart beating, and got our baby's first portrait! Baby looks like a little peanut with teeny little arm and legs! It was so exciting and reassuring to "see" our baby. If I was doubting I was pregnant, the last few days of mild nausea have helped make it feel more real!
On Monday we went for a follow-up doctor's appt. When we went two weeks ago it was too early to see the baby's development. This visit we were so excited to see Baby's little heart beating, and got our baby's first portrait! Baby looks like a little peanut with teeny little arm and legs! It was so exciting and reassuring to "see" our baby. If I was doubting I was pregnant, the last few days of mild nausea have helped make it feel more real!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Slumber Party
Last Friday night I invited the 4th-6th grade girls in our Sunday School to spend the night. It was a blast (though I have to admit I needed a nap the next two days!). At one point I heard the girls whispering that it was the best slumber party ever. It was great to do it before my mommy instincts kicked in (I mean the mean mommy instincts that say "go to bed" "no more candy" and "you're being too loud").
Dancing Musical Pillows
Sliding down the stairs in sleeping bags
Ice Cream Sundaes (I was hoping they had forgot I mentioned these because even I was thinking they have had too much sugar)
And finally sleep!
WHEW!
Debbie Rivera let the girls start of their night by getting candy from her candy store house. I was just as excited as they were!
Then it was pizza
Catch Phrase
Pillow fights
Dancing Musical Pillows
Sliding down the stairs in sleeping bagsIce Cream Sundaes (I was hoping they had forgot I mentioned these because even I was thinking they have had too much sugar)And finally sleep!
WHEW!Sonya and Isaiah
For some very exciting news (aside from Baby G), Sonya and Isaiah are engaged! It has been so fun to see God's plan for Sonya's life from high school until now. It worked out perfect!
Isaiah popped the question in Yosemite, completely surprising Sonya, and then attempted a surprise engagement party (she suspected it). It was great to see all their friend's and family who are excited for them!
On a side note to toot my own wedding planning horn (for the purpose of getting other interested unmarrieds to pay me for my services so I can someday quit my job of baby snatcher and work from home), about two months into Sonya and Isaiah's relationship Sonya asked for some wedding ideas. All I knew was that she wanted a wedding with oak trees. I suggested a barn reception and gave her two reception location ideas. And whaddya know, she is going to get married at the place I suggested and have her reception in a barn!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
First Appointment
Yesterday, June 1st, we had our first doctor's appointment! I'm definitely pregnant (not that I doubted I was), but we were surprised to find out we are not as far as we thought! Instead of being over 6 weeks, I'm probably closer to 5 weeks. Because a 5 week old baby is only the size of a poppy seed (can you believe in one week it goes from a poppy seed to a lentil to a blueberry?!) there wasn't much to see. Oh well, just means we get to go back in 2 more weeks and see our baby again!
After our appointment we had fun browsing at Johnsons in SLO and shopping at Carters in Pismo! We could not find a single thing (ok maybe one little ducky outfit) that was neutral, so instead we each picked out our favorite warm fuzzy outfit. I of course choose a girly girl ballerina outfit (though who am I kidding. Any child with my genes is not destined to be a dancer!), and Jose picked a blue and brown football outfit (more likely).
I know, I know. What are we doing wasting money on outfits that our baby won't wear? Well with all the friends we know that are pregnant we know the outfit can be given away and put to good use! Just at our church there are 7 other pregnant ladies!
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