Sunday, August 31, 2014

::Baby G Take 2:: Week 13


How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs. (Haven't checked from last doctors appt but I go on the 8th so I'll find out soon)

Maternity clothes? Yep! I am still able to wear non-maternity shirts but sometimes they don't hide the elastic waistband all that well. 

Stretch marks? Not yet! I haven't started applying lotion but think I need to start. I got them last time towards the end and didn't even realize it until she was out. But I have a new brand of lotion that will hopefully help this time around.

Symptoms: This week was pretty good. I had a few minor bouts of heartburn and nausea but nothing too bad. My breasts are hurting for the first time this pregnancy which is a little strange since that is typically a first sign of pregnancy. I have had some minor back pain also.

Sleep: Getting better. I got a Snoogle pillow last weekend and it has helped with the back pain during the night. I used this pillow with Henley and it's seriously amazing!

Best moment this week: Not pregnancy related but Henley has been saying sentences this week and it's so exciting!

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. 

Miss anything? I've missed the ability to drink something other than water and milk!

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings: I craved some tuna casserole and hubs made a pretty good recipe of it. Just like last pregnancy I am loving baking.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specifically.

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: I'm guessing girl. I made an appointment for a gender ultrasound for Sept 13th, I'll be 15 weeks. I cannot wait to find out!

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In but still stretched from last time. 

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy but a little stressed this week about Henley's sleeping habits (or lack there of) but it's getting better!

Exercise: None this week. :-(

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender and being able to start the nursery!

Saturday, August 23, 2014

::Baby G Take 2:: Week 12


How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs. (Haven't checked from last week)

Maternity clothes? Yep!

Stretch marks? Not yet! I haven't started applying lotion but think I need to start

Symptoms: Heart burn is back. I am so sad about this. I really thought it wouldn't start until later. I also had a migraine this week, hoping this isn't a "thing" with this pregnancy. I was super lucky with Henley and didn't get any with her. 

Sleep: Pretty good although Henley has been having troubles and not falling asleep on her own. Once she's out she's usually ok, it's just getting there.

Best moment this week: Spending time with Henley in the pool, also seeing her talk to my belly. I'm not really sure how much she understands but either way it's cute!

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. 

Miss anything? I started to miss sushi this week but hubs and I had an awesome lunch date of Friday and I ate some cooked rolls and gyoza (my fave!)

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings: This week I didn't really have any specific cravings other than sushi.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specifically

Have you started to show yet: Yes this bump is out of control on the growth!

Gender: I'm guessing girl. Find out hopefully in 8 weeks

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In but still stretched from last time. 

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy the majority of the time

Exercise: None this week. Ugh I need to do something!

Looking forward to: End of the first trimester. Cannot wait to enter the glorious second trimester, minimal sickness but not too big and uncomfortable. 

Saturday, August 16, 2014

::Baby G Take 2:: Week 11



I"m making a pledge to do my best to keep up with these pictures and blog posts. I love looking back and reading Henley's and I know I will regret it if I don't. With that being said, let's jump right in with my first pregnancy update for Baby G #2!

How far along? 11 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs.  (yes already!)

Maternity clothes? Yep! This time around I am much less interested in squeezing in my normal clothes. I caved at 9 weeks and started wearing maternity pants. Maybe it's because I now know how amazingly comfortable they are!

Stretch marks? Not yet! Last time I never realized I had them on my belly until Henley was out.

Symptoms: Majority of the nausea is gone, I've just had a few waves of it here and there. I'm still pretty exhausted by the end of the day and I am peeing a TON! I forgot how often pregnant women pee! 

Sleep: SO good. Henley has been sleeping through the night for about two months and I'm actually (finally) sleeping too!

Best moment this week: Seeing the baby on the ultrasound on Monday. We went to the doctor for our New OB appointment. This is the appointment we discuss payment plans, all of out decisions regarding the baby and delivery, and do all of the bloodwork. We also had an ultrasound and the baby was moving! This was our second ultrasound----nothing better than seeing the baby is ok!

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. It's been impossible not to tell with this belly!

Miss anything? Not yet, too early to really miss anything.

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings: Tons---Southern comfort food, Mashed Potatoes

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specifically

Have you started to show yet: Yes its crazy how different my bump is this time around. It's like my body is saying---no worries! I got this.

Gender: I'm guessing girl. The heartbeat is very similar to what Henley's was. I know that's a wivestale but that's all I have to go off on at the moment. 

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In but still stretched from last time. 

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy the majority of the time

Exercise: None this week. I've been wanting to get back into something light a few times a week. I need to just do it!

Looking forward to: End of the first trimester. Cannot wait to enter the glorious second trimester, minimal sickness but not too big and uncomfortable. 

 Have a great weekend all and can't wait to share this journey with you all again!


Mere :-)

::Baby G Take 2:: Here we go again!

Well, here we are again! Baby G take two. We started trying in June and are blessed to say we got pregnant in the first month! I took a test June 28th and it is definitely positive. I am so, so excited and nervous all at the same time.

Henley will be 3 months past her 2 year birthday when I am due. I know she will be an amazing big sister, I'm just so anxious about how this all will work. How will she handle it? How will I handle it?

I've seen the doctor twice and everything looks great so far! Due date is 03/07/14. Hope you are ready for tons of baby updates (praying I have time to keep up with it!!)