17 Weeks

How far along: 17 weeks

Total weight gain: Not too sure at this point. I try not to weigh myself too often.

How much does baby weigh: around 5 oz. or so

Maternity clothes: My swimsuit showed up in the mail today…oh so cute!

Stretch marks: blah blah blah

Sleep: This is becoming more and more uncomfortable each week. I’ve started putting a blanket under my belly at night to take some of the pressure off. I got a killer let cramp last night for the first time in awhile that jolted me out of bed. Man do I hope that doesn’t last.

Movement: Someone stated it best by saying its like a snake swimming around in water. Every once in awhile I feel the taps.


Belly button in or out: Still an innie

16 Weeks

How far along: 16 Weeks

Stretch Marks: I've unfortunately found 2 new stretch marks this week. There's a teeny tiny red one on my lower stomach and a larger one on my lower back.

Sleep: As of this week, I have to sleep on my left side. Apparently it has something to do with increased oxygen and blood flow to the baby. Considering that I usually sleep on my back or right side, this has been a HUGE adjustment. I'm hoping I'll get used to it soon.

Best Moment this Week: I think I may have felt Baby move yesterday! I was sitting at my computer at school relaxing while the kiddos were outside when all of a sudden I felt thr very small taps a few inches below my belly button. I didn't think anything of it until it happened again a few seconds later. I haven't felt anything since though so I don't know.

Belly Button: Still an innie

15 Weeks

How far along: 15 weeks

Total weight gain: 6 pounds as of yesterday's doctor appointment

How much does baby weigh: 4 to 4.5 oz.

Maternity clothes: Definitely in maternity pants but I go back and forth with shirts.

Stretch marks: I already had them but I haven't noticed any new ones.

Sleep: More tired than the last few weeks but that can be attributed to the stressful last few weeks of the school year. I do love my afternoon naps still. I try to be in bed by 10:30 or so each night.

Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat at my appointment

Movement: I'm not too sure if the occassional pressure I'm feeling is baby or something else.

Food cravings: pickle loaf sandwich and chicken noodle soup. I've never been a soup person so this was a weird one.

Belly button in or out: Still an innie

What I miss: Nothing this week

What I'm looking forward to: Feeling baby move and finding nursery furniture

Milestone: 2nd Dr. appointment

Another Appointment

We had another doctor's appointment today and wow, did it go fast. We were in and out of the office within 5 minutes. First, the not so good news. I've gained 6 pounds since my last appointment. In my defense, however, this appointment was at a later time than the others so I have more meals in my belly. All my books say that at this point, gaining around 5 pounds is normal so I'm not all that worried. Baby's heartbeat measured in at 140 bpm. Quite a drop since last time but still perfectly normal!

14 Weeks 3 Days

I spent the last few days of this week at Camp Campbell Gard with my students so unfortunately I missed taking a picture on Thursday. At this point I figured it would be silly to take one only to take another in a few days. I do have a fun little survey so you can get your fill.

How far along: 14 weeks and 3 days.

Total weight gain: I'm thinking maybe 5 pounds. I have an appointment on Wednesday so I'll tell you the real amount then...maybe :)

How much does baby weigh: 3 to 4 oz.

Maternity clothes: Definitely in maternity pants but I go back and forth with shirts.

Stretch marks: I already had them but I haven't noticed any new ones.

Sleep: Afternoon naps during most days but I did just fine at camp this week without them.

Best moment this week: Being told that I'm actually starting to look pregnant now.

Movement: I can't tell at this point if it's movement or gas. I'll assume gas.

Food cravings: big chef salad from Grammas

Belly button in or out: Still an innie

What I miss: Coffee

What I'm looking forward to: My appointment on Wednesday and celebrating my first Mother's Day

Milestone: No queesiness or not so fun pregnancy symptoms

NT Results

The NT results came back yesterday and everything seems to be within normal limits...yahoo!!