Catching Up

It has been such a long time since I last posted and I feel horrible about it.  I thought this would be easy for me to keep track of but it has been the complete opposite for me.  I have not done a chalkboard update or picture since the last one at 9 weeks....I'm a little over 18wks now!  Wow,...I can't believe I'm already here. I'm going to try so very hard to make time for this at least once a week, even if no picture is taken.  

So what's new??

1.) I've made it to the 2nd Trimester which I thought would NEVER get here!  

2.) I'm actually showing a bump now instead of just feeling pudgy.. ;-)

3.) We had an elective US at 15wks and found out we're having a GIRL!!!!

4.) Going in for my Anatomy US on Monday the 23rd...can't wait to see our little girl again!

5.) Nausea has left the building and all I ever want to do is EAT!

6.) Fatigue is pretty much gone accept when I have a very busy day.  On those busy days I usually fall victim to a nap but it's much different than the fatigue I felt during the first few months.

7.) My moods are much more up and down now then they were.....one minute I'm upset and the next I'm feeling great.  I cry at everything.....commercials, movies, and happy things too!  LOL..it's funny.

8.) I'm starting to feel our little one move around.  I have for a couple of weeks now.  She seems to move most often when I'm hungry, first thing in the am, and usually between 10pm-1am or so when I'm laying in bed.  I love it!!  Oh and when I'm around loud noises.  The movement varies though...sometimes I don't feel her all day and I freak out.  It's scary but I know it's normal, I just tell myself she's sleeping.  

9.) My BFF and I decided on a date for the shower which will be in November!  That's right around the corner.

10) I've decided on a nursery theme..pink, grey and white with little baby elephants as accents. All of the nursery furniture will be white, and walls will be grey.  I have tons of ideas on my pinterest page (I love that program) so things should fall into place once I get started.

11.) Crib and Dresser/Changing Table Combo has been chosen, just waiting until confirmation US of gender on Monday before ordering.  

12.) The nursery does not have a closet so we will also be purchasing a wardrobe closet which is similar to an armoire but allows more space for hanging clothes.  

13.) BABYMOON in Houston, TX scheduled for next month!!  We really wanted to entertain the idea of a little Vaca before baby arrives but I wasn't up for flying right now so we decided to stay fairly close to home.  We will be at a nice B&B there and plan on going to the huge mall there and some museums.  BONUS-I've only driven through Houston and love visiting new places!  We are both looking forward to the getaway.

Phew....that's enough for now.

I have chalkboard ready to go, just need hubby to take my pic.  Will get that done along with the milestones that go with it later this week.

Thanks for reading!

9 Week Chalkboard Update & Bump Pic

How Far Along: 9w0d

Total Weight Gain: None yet...I've lost 2 lbs but feel like I've gained inches

Maternity Clothes: Not Yet!

Stretch Marks: Nope

        

Sleep: Much better than a few weeks ago!

Sex of Baby: Don't know yet but I'm thinking BOY!

Belly Button In/Out: IN!

Cravings/Aversions: Soft Serve Ice Cream, Refried Beans....LOL

Symptoms: Sore Boobs, Moodiness, Fatigue, Acne, Increased Urination, Pelvic Tenderness, Nausea, Bloating

Best Moment this Week: Hearing our little ones heartbeat again and graduating from my RE!!  Yay, now I can be like normal pregnant women and see an OB/GYN! LOL

How I’m Feeling: Thankful, Happy and Excited!

What I Miss: Having More Energy and SEX!

Baby's Milestones This Week (according to babycenter.com): Baby is nearly an inch long--about the size of a grape and weighs just a fraction of an ounce.  She's starting to look more and more human.  Her essential body parts are accounted for, though they'll go through plenty of fine-tuning in the coming months.  Other changes abound: Baby's heart finishes dividing into four chambers, and the valves start to form--as do her tiny teeth.  The embryonic "tail" is completely gone.  Your baby's organ's, muscles, and nerves are kicking into gear.  The external sex organs are there but won;t be distinguishable as male or female for another few weeks.  Her eyes are fully formed, but her eyelids are fused shut and won't open until 27weeks.  She has tiny earlobes, and her mouth, nose, and nostrils are more distinct.  The placenta is developed enough now to take over most of the critical job of producing hormones.  Now that your baby's basic physiology is in place, she's poised for rapid weight gain.

First U/S

So.....we had our first ultrasound yesterday and it was incredible!!!! We were able to see baby and measurements are right on track. Yesterday I was 6w4d and my EDD is 2/21/14!!! My birthday is 2/11 and I've always loved it because its so close to Valentines Day.....now we will have another special day to celebrate!! We were also able to hear the heartbeat which I totally wasn't expecting to hear so soon. It was 117 which my doc said was perfect! DH was there with me and videoed the ultrasound while we watched. So we have that and a couple of pics they printed out for us.  I will go back for another ultrasound on the 16th and then will be seeing my regular OB on the 29th!! By then I will be 10wks and almost out of the first trimester!!!! Woohoo!! We have so much to do to prepare for baby.......so much. I'm not going to worry about it though and instead just enjoy being pregnant and everything that comes with it!! Oh, and I also plan on doing the chalkboard countdown thingy....will start that a little over 7wks.  Can't wait.....I already have my board and whole bunch of chalk!!! LOL!!!! Below is a pic for our little man (I'm convinced its a boy).

Symptom update:
-Still bloated but not as bad
-Slight cramping (worse when I don't drink enough H2O)
-FATIGUE......I'm Always tired
-Moodiness......enough said there
-Increased urination
-Night Sweats
-One minute no appetite and the next I'm STARVING!!

Beta #2 is In!!!

Beta#2 came in today at a whooping 3,019!! P4 was 57.8! We go in for our first US on Tuesday 7/2/13 at 9am!! I can't wait to go, but at the same time I'm very nervous. Just thinking of all the things that could go wrong is so scary. Ugh. Trying to keep my mind on other things though and just be happy that I'm preggo....even though for the last several nights I have been extremely bloated. Yuck! Orwell...it's a small price to pay for bringing a life into the world!! Will keep updating until the US on my symptoms.

T-12 days!!!!

Symptoms Update

Just a quick update on symptoms and such....

-Still having pelvic cramping but it has lessened up a bit
-Sore/swollen boobs
-Fatigue
-Increased sense of smell
-Mid back pain...right along my spine (kinda like a burning sensation) sometimes
-Hot flashes
-Increased urination
-BLOATED....I feel like I could POP!
-Nausea off and on throughout the day

Going in for Beta#2 tomorrow am!!  Hoping for a nice strong number!!

Beta #1!!!

I have continued to take HPT's up until today's beta and they have all been positive!  I have been doing one in the am and one in the pm....getting darker and so on.  Therefore,  I knew today's beta was going to be positive but had no idea what number we would get.....we were hoping for anything over 100 (well I was anyway). ;-) .  I was shocked to get the call from the nurse reporting our beta came in at a CRAZY HIGH 599!!  I was shocked....599, what...really??!!  Wow!  Last positive that ended in c/p was 9.9 so this was a HUGE shock to me and DH. Progesterone came in at 40...which is great...my RE wants it at least at 25 on beta#1 so I'm good there too!  Plan is to continue the 2cc's of PIO, Estrace, Baby ASA, and prenatals and go back in on Thursday (20th) for beta#2 and repeat Progesterone!  If everything is good we will probably be scheduled for first US in the next couple of weeks!!  I'm really happy but still trying to be cautious because it is still so early and so many things could happen.  Trying to continue to remain positive and hope and pray for the best and that in 9 months I will finally be holding a baby...or two in my arms!!!  Wow...crazy!!  So here is a pic of my POAS addiction...lol.  No more, I promise...well posted anyway!

POAS 7dp5dt

Today I am 7dp5dt, and feeling great!  I caved and decided to POAS this afternoon around 4pm.  I figured it is possible that it is still too early to show and so if it were negative not to lose hope.  I used one of my 20 or so Wondfo's that I bought in bulk a few months back and have been dying to use! LOL. Ok, so the results are.......

DrumRoll....

7dp5dt(Wondfo)

That's right...it's POSITIVE!!  Blow it up if you need to but that second line is THERE!! Words can not express how happy I felt seeing those two lines today....this was the first time ever seeing that.  It's so surreal, I still can't believe it!  So I plan on re-testing every am until my beta which is Monday (16th)am.  I've already told DH...there is no possible way I could keep it from him.  It is killing me to not be able to say anything to my Mom....just don't want to jinx it all by announcing too soon.  There is still such a long road ahead of us,....making it to and having strong betas, seeing a strong heartbeat on US, and making it through the 1st Trimester.  Just going to take every day as it comes and enjoy no longer being PUPO and officially being PREGGO for now!!

Symptoms I'm still having which still may be due to the PIO includes:

-Sore Boobs

-Slight twingy/cramping

-Fatigue

-Restless Nights

-Increased Urination

-Increased Hunger

-Slight Shortness of Breath at times

Just the usual stuff.....lol!!

So say a prayer or two for us, as I will continue to talk to my little one(s) and encourage them to keep growing!!

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