Monthly Archives: August 2010

Quiz: Week 16

30 Monday Aug 2010

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I saw this on another mommy blog and loved the idea.  I’ve made a few edits, but I plan to update this regularly throughout the pregnancy.  Sometimes…belly photos may be included as well.

How far along? 16 weeks today!

How big is baby? Nearly 5 inches long from crown to rump, and now weighing 3+ ounces.

Weight gain? I hovered at five pounds forEVER.  I jumped to 9 and seem to be hanging out there for a while.

Stretch Marks? Too soon!

Maternity clothes? I have a pair of jeans from Old Navy that I love and wear often.  After a weekend with Erin I realize I need more dresses!  I’m also a fan of bella bands!  Thanks to those bands, I’m still wearing all of my old dress pants.

Sleep? I’m still sleeping ok, I just want more of it.  I’m trying to stop sleeping on my back, but that’s proving to be difficult.  I may need a body pillow or something to wedge me up on my left side.

Cravings? I fell in love with an Apple Bacon Pizza in Lexington, and already had to make one of my own last night.  J liked it too, so I suspect I’ll be making it again and again!

Nursery update?  Still awaiting gender news, but I’ve “sketched” out a plan.

Movement?  I *might* have felt a few tiny flutters last night when I was going to bed.  It might have also been regular stomach stuff.  To be determined…

High point? Jordan patting my belly (ahem…and boobs) and saying we were allowed to have a boy and name it “K”.

Low point? Mysteriously jumping from 5 to 9 pounds gained.

Other: I bought a couple of small items on sale at Kohl’s this weekend (shhh).  My favorite is a yellow footed PJ set that says “mommy loves me”.   And I sure do.

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A Good Day!

19 Thursday Aug 2010

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We had a successful appointment yesterday!  The usual exam, heartbeat, bloodwork, Q&A, and we discussed a timeline for the upcoming appointments.  Everything seems to be going well with the baby.  The heartbeat yesterday was at 140.  The doctor continues to remind me that has nothing to do with gender.  🙂

Our next appointment is scheduled for Sept 16th, and we’ll have a follow up with the ultrasound two weeks after that…so we’ll get to know the gender by around the end of September!!!  Can you tell I’m anxious for that?

Speaking of – we wish good luck to Crystal and Jared today as they find out whether Jordan will be getting a little brother or a little sister.  We’re excited to hear that news as well!

In non-baby news, yesterday was also a big day for J at flight school.  He had his first “check ride” and passed!  He then made his first solo ride!  I watched and snapped a few photos as he executed three take offs and landings.  Afterward he got “shirt-tailed” and we had a celebratory dinner.  Between the baby and his flight, he was a pretty happy fella last night.  🙂

I also really enjoyed the facebook love we got after our announcement.  It’s comforting to feel love and support from so many.  We continue to feel very blessed.

Day 100!

18 Wednesday Aug 2010

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Today is day 100 of our pregnancy.  I suppose it holds no particular significance, except that it seems like a fun milestone!

Fun facts about our baby:
Now has a set of fingerprints
Is practicing breathing
Can make facial expressions (grimaces, squints, frowns, and hopefully…smiles!)
Is practicing movements, including making a fist, moving thumbs, and grasping
Can turn its head, open its mouth, and press its lips together

Not bad for someone who is only 4 inches tall!

We are approximately 36% through the pregnancy so we’re moving right along!  We have an appointment today, after which I will “facebook announce” the pregnancy.  THAT makes it official, right?  🙂

Although we have not been diligent about keeping it quiet in the first place, I am still excited to reveal our news to the friends who are still not in the know.

I’ve been feeling somewhat better.  I’ve been less nauseous and have had fewer headaches, although I seem to be just as tired.  I also recently discovered that pregnancy is hard on my eyes!  My eye doctor recommended wearing glasses for the remainder of the pregnancy and perhaps for a month or two afterward as well.

So in addition to bad skin, stringy hair, and no tan, I’m wearing glasses again…did I mention I also have a 10 year high school reunion coming up this weekend?  I need to find an outfit that says: “pregnant” as opposed to “M has really let herself go”.  HA!

Crystal gets to find out a gender tomorrow (lucky!), so I’ll make my final prediction.  I’ve been leaning towards boy lately for her, but that seems to be the popular route.  I’ll go out on a limb and say GIRLS for both of us!