Halfway There!

How far along? 20 weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: 5 pounds total
How big is baby?: 10 inches head to feet, 10.5 oz
Maternity clothes? Work pants and a couple of tees.
Stretch marks? No new ones....just some old, faded ones from years past.
Sleep: So,so.
Best moment this week: Finding out it's a girl!
Food cravings: cheese and crackers
Gender: Girl! (What do ya know...my instict was right!)
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: sleeping on my stomach; a full night's sleep without a bathroom run
What I am looking forward to: starting the nursery
Milestones: I'm already halfway through, and finding out it's a girl!

It's a ................

Girl! We're keeping her name on the down-low for now, but we are so excited! It was very surreal. The U/S tech didn't Blurt out, "It's a girl", but instead pointed out the labia minora/majora and clitoris, and G and I just jumped for joy! It took a second for us to realize that my inlaws didn't catch it, and we had to tell them it was a girl. They were so cute! I started tearing up, G grabbed my hand, and I could see my Father-in-law's eyes water for just a moment. So sweet!

Now, onto the nursery planning!

Going to the Dr soon

...I see the poll shows an almost 50/50 boy/girl vote. We'll have to see! I'm leaving for the doctor's office in about 20 minutes, and I'll be back after that for the big reveal!

19 weeks

How far along? 19 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: have not weighed since last week
How big is baby?: 6 inches, 8.5 oz
Maternity clothes? Work pants and a couple of tees.
Stretch marks? No new ones....just some old, faded ones from years past.
Sleep: Much better this week, except my hands are starting to fall asleep, too.
Best moment this week: Feeling movement for the first time!
Movement: Every day now since 18w 2d, mostly at night when I'm lying still
Food cravings: potato salad
Gender: No clue. My gut says girl! (Although, I've had 2 more boy dreams this week...hmmm) We'll find out in 3 days!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: talking to my patients at work without becoming breathless; wine (there is an alcohol theme going on here, you see?)
What I am looking forward to: the BIG U/S on Tuesday! (and shopping/registering after that)
Milestones: Movement!!!

Everybody loves kung-fu fighting

I officially felt baby A. move lastnight!! It felt like a kernel of popcorn popping...once, twice, again, and again for 2-3 minutes while I was trying to fall asleep. I've felt a few just now while sitting still, but then they stopped. :( It is the most amazing thing. I'm not necessarily looking forward to the point where he/she is kicking my ribs, but I'll enjoy it while it doesn't hurt!

18 weeks yesterday

(ummm, yeah...please pardon the nipple action)
How far along? 18 weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: + 2 pounds total as of this morning (yesterday was 3)
How big is baby?: 5-6 inches, 7 oz
Maternity clothes? Work pants, yes (starting to fit better). I just picked up a couple of maternity tees from Old Navy today.
Stretch marks? No new ones....just some old, faded ones from years past.
Sleep: Has been better this week, especially with a little Tylenol pm.
Best moment this week: Actually feeling hungry!
Movement: I *think* I've felt a couple of flutters, but not 100% sure yet.
Food cravings: Ruffles with ranch dip; ice cream
Gender: No clue. My gut says girl! We'll find out in 9 days!
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: margaritas and reckless abandon
What I am looking forward to: feeling the baby move, and the BIG U/S on July 14th!
Milestones: I feel like I really "popped" this week. I also notice my increasing urge to nest...

Dreaming of restful sleep

Tylenol PM, here I come. I am sleeping soundly tonight one way or another. Maybe I'll be lucky and only have go to the bathroom 3 times instead of 5.

I think I might go to BRU tomorrow and invest in a snoogle....my $10 body pillow from Tar-jay has officially bitten the dust in only 3 months.

I'm celebrating the fact that I get the day off tomorrow! We're hanging out with our good friends Jeff & Megan to go the Portland Blues Festival. I won't get to drink [alcohol], but it will be nice to relax, listen to good music, and enjoy the sweltering 95-degree heat that is forecasted tomorrow. Yikes! The best part is, I won't be alone in my pregnant misery in the heat--Megan is almost 10 weeks along (exactly 8 weeks behind me). I am so thankful I have someone to share this experience with!

Thank goodness I'm not in 3rd tri yet, or I'd be really miserable in the heat. Let's just say I'm counting my blessings.

17 weeks and my garage sale find

This is the Dutailier glider I got at a garage sale last week for $40...I'm not in love with the wood color or the fabric, so I'm thinking of painting it and making cushion covers. Yes, you heard me right. I'm channeling my home ec days of high school and breaking out the good 'ole sewing machine to try my knack at this. I made 20 table runners for our wedding reception, and I've made curtains before, too. I'm also thinking of being really brave and making my own baby bedding! We'll see how that pans out, though.



My in-laws have just painted their nursery and are ready for us to move our guest room furniture into their house! So we'll probably start that today or tomorrow...meaning I'll also have to clean out the closet that has served as our storage facility for 3 years. I have no idea what I'll do with it all since this house was obviously built for people who have nothing. No storage whatsoever. Ah well....lets hope the nesting urge kicks in pretty quickly! When we find out the sex of the baby, then we'll paint the room and then replace the carpet. Fun times ahead!





















How far along? 17 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs below pre-pregnancy weight
How much does Baby weigh?: 5 ounces
Maternity clothes? Work pants, yes (but they're still a bit big). I need a little breathing room! Otherwise, no.
Stretch marks? No new ones....just some old, faded ones from years past.
Sleep: Continues to suck. Thinking now that the body pillow just isn't enough anymore.
Best moment this week: Having french fries for lunch and dinner and not feeling guilty about it!
Movement: don't think so.
Food cravings: Fries, watermelon
Gender: No clue. My gut says girl!
Labor Signs: Hope not!
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: restful slelep
What I am looking forward to: feeling the baby move, and the BIG U/S on July 14th!
Milestones: My appetite is officially back 100%; and i just found out my good friend Megan is pregnant as well...only 8 weeks behind me!

16 weeks!

How far along? 16 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 3 lbs below pre-pregnancy weight
How much does Baby weigh?: 3.5 ounces
Maternity clothes? Work pants, yes (but they're still a bit big). I need a little breathing room! Otherwise, no.
Stretch marks? No new ones....just some old, faded ones from years past.
Sleep: It sucks. 4 hours of good rest at best, even with a body pillow. ugh. This week, I have been guilty of taking one Tylenol PM before bedtime, and that helps me get to sleep faster! (of course, I asked the Dr. and she said that's fine)
Best moment this week: finding a Dutailier glider for $40 at a garage sale!
Movement: don't think so.
Food cravings: Fries
Gender: No clue. My gut says girl!
Labor Signs: Hope not!
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: restful slelep
What I am looking forward to: feeling the baby move, and the BIG U/S on July 14th!
Milestones: I feel my belly starting to pop!

My most recent craving

I'll have to settle for a virgin version tonight at the mexican restaurant. Too bad it doesn't come with the buzz and libido that I would love to have right now!