27w1d... Where Did The Time Go???

I am going to try to be a better blogger.  I am going to try really hard.  I feel like I have let everyone down that reads this thing.  And the funny part is, I have never met any of you, I think.  So I will try, very hard, to keep writing. 

How far along are you? 27w1d

How big is Baby? 13.6 to 14.8 inches, and 1.5 to 2.2 lbs

 

Fruit Size? Rutabaga

Weight Gain?  I have officially gained 9 pounds as of my last appointment.  Dr. is pretty happy with this!

Gender? Girl!!!
   

Maternity Clothes?  All the time.

Stretch Marks?  Yea, I have a few, on my hips.

Sleep?  Sleep is good, once I get comfy, some nights that doesn't happen.

 

Symptoms?  I don't really have symptoms anymore.  But people definitely know that I am pregnant.  Can't miss the belly.

Movement? Yep, all the time. 

 

Food Cravings?  Still salad, and pretty much anything green.

Labor Signs? none, thankfully.  I have been having some Braxton Hick, but Dr. says this is normal.
   

Belly Button in or out? Still in, but really stretched.

What I miss? I miss not being in pain.  My hips are hurting so bad these days that it hurts to walk. 
   

What I am looking forward to?  My baby shower, which seems like a million years away, but its only next month.  I can't believe its gonna be here so soon.  
   

Best moment of the week? Nothing really, I have three days off this week, so relaxing is nice.  But I have lots to do during those three days. 

 

 

Ugh....

Bad blogger! I know there aren't many out there that read this silly thing, but I feel bad for not updating. 

We are all still alive here. Little girl is kicking up a storm, my pregnancy has been going alright so far.  Just some minor stuff, I have been having problems keeping my blood pressure up, and its been causing some vision problems.  Since Christmas is over now, and hopefully work will slow down, and I'll be able to go to shorter hours. 

I'll update more eventually.  Sooner rather then later!!!

IT'S A......

UGH.... I am a serious slacker this month!! I am just going to do a super quick update!

T and I are doing good.  Baby is doing really well.  We had our Anatomy Scan last week and let me tell you... this is one stubborn kid I am carrying. It took almost the entire appointment for them to get a good gender shot.  But after 35/40 minutes of trying.... we finally found out what we are having. 

We are officially having a girl.

She is stubborn.   She is still very low and when we saw her she was head down.  She refused to open her legs wide enough to get a good look to make sure she was indeed a girl.  As soon as the tech said she was indeed a girl, I started crying.  I honestly think I would have cried if they told me that it was a boy, but I guess we will never know.  All of her measurements were good, she is measuring right on track.  I have an Anterior Placenta which is why I haven't felt much movement. 

We have another appointment Monday, which was just my monthly appointment.  But we are taking this opportunity to ask questions that I should have asked at our appointment.  And honestly, I didn't have any questions then.  But now, I do.  I have a few actually.  And I think T has a couple. 

I'll post some pictures soon.  I am going to try not to be such a lazy slacker and post more. 

19 Weeks and Counting!

Hey all! I haven't been around for a couple weeks.  Trying to get some stuff in order around here. 

I really wish this kid would move.  I am growing impatient and antsy.  My head keeps going to a bad place.  I keep having to remind myself that this baby is healthy and that nothing is going to go wrong.  I have never experienced a loss, but for some reason, loss is always in the back of my mind.  I know the saying "don't borrow trouble" and I am not wanting any trouble at all.  I just want to feel this baby move. 


How far along are you? 19weeks

How big is Baby? 6 inches, .5 lbs

 

Fruit Size? Mango

Weight Gain?  At my last appointment I was up 4lbs.  With all of the food I have been eating lately, that should go up.

Gender?  I think its a girl, I don't know why but I do.  Everyone else says boy, but I rebelling, its a girl.
   

Maternity Clothes?  All the time.

Stretch Marks?  Not that I see.

Sleep?  Still tired. But managing to get some good sleep.

 

Symptoms?  I don't have any really anymore.  I still have sore boobs, and some stretching in my belly.  My biggest symptom I would have to say is my belly.  Someone, a stranger actually,  noticed the other day, I was so excited!

Movement? Still no! This kid is stubborn.

 

Food Cravings?  Peppermint Hot Chocolate, and salad.

Labor Signs? not for a very long time. 
   

Belly Button in or out? In... don't think it will go out.

What I miss? This last weekend I missed drinking.  It was my girlfriends 35th birthday, and I wanted a glass of wine.
   

What I am looking forward to?  Our anatomy scan is next week. I am both anxious and excited!
   

Best moment of the week? My sister and cousin are starting to plan my baby shower.  That is going to be a huge event.   HUGE!!!

16 Weeks and Still Working.... Thankfully

Okay so long story short, we did not go on strike!  I went today and voted for the new contract.  After looking it over it looks good.  We didn't loose anything, and we didn't gain anything.  We got exactly what we were asking for.  The same thing we had...

Other then that nothing else is going on.  Work has been nuts, I worked 54 hours last week, and I'm working on that this week.  T and I got into it a little because I am worried we won't have enough money for the holidays.  I told him I wanted to get a second job at Target for just a few extra hours a week.  He basically laughed at me and told me I was crazy.  I am sure that I am.   So I guess I should do my bi-weekly update, since I can't seem to remember to do this every week.

How far along are you? 16w1d

How big is Baby? 5 inches, 5 oz

 

Fruit Size? Avocado

Weight Gain?  No clue, but I don't think I have gained too much, maybe another pound or two.

Gender?  I don't know anymore, I want a healthy baby.  Everyone says boy still, hoping to find out in a couple weeks.
   

Maternity Clothes?  Pretty much all the time now, they are just super comfy.

Stretch Marks?  Nothing I didn't have before.

Sleep?  Getting anywhere between 6 and 10 hours of sleep every night.  Still seems like it isn't enough.

 

Symptoms? Boobs are still hurting, I have some abdominal pain every once in a while, but nothing too bad, just some pulling and stretching.

Movement? NO!!! I am growing impatient.  I know that 1st time moms don't feel it this early but I wanna feel it now!!!

 

Food Cravings?  Not really, but T brought it to my attention the other night that I have been eating more cottage cheese then usual, and now that I think of it, I have to have it in the house.  I eat it almost daily.  So I guess yes, I like cottage cheese.

Labor Signs? not for a very long time. 
   

Belly Button in or out? In... don't think it will go out.

What I miss? I miss not being so freaking thirsty all the time!!!
   

What I am looking forward to?  We have an appointment next Monday.  I am excited to hear the babies heart beat. 
   

Best moment of the week? Getting through this week.... it's been crazy with work!

Who Is Going to Hire the Pregnant Lady???

That is the question I keep asking myself....

I have not been fired, I have not been let go or laid off.  We are going on strike.  I work for Safeway, I do everything there, everything from Bookkeeping to being a Starbucks barista.   As of Monday night at 7pm we will be walking off the job.  I am scared, I am afraid that I won't have insurance and I am afraid I won't get maternity leave. 

Today I worked 10 hours, trying to help with the chaos of the store.  I told my manager I would stay until my body started hurting.  Well, I could only do 10 hours, which is pretty normal for me.  But right now, while I am sitting here, I am exhausted and think that maybe I over did it a little.  Maybe tomorrow I will only work 9 hours. 

The good thing is, I guess, is that the holidays are coming and all the shops are looking for extra help.  I plan on going to Target and Macy's if the strike last too long.  I will also go to Starbucks to see if they will need help.  Since I am trained and already certified I should have a foot in the door, so to speak.

I guess, that is all, we will see what the next 24 hours brings us.  T says that we will be alright for a little while, but I still worry.  I guess for right now we will just see what the future brings us.  As of right now, the future is bringing us a lot of uncertainty. 

14 Weeks!!! Update!!!

Things here are good.  I caught a cold.  I think just a head cold.  T has it too.  I don't think he is used to me getting sick.  Normally I just give it to him!!!  Our 2 year anniversary is tomorrow and I have a feeling we will be sitting at home eating grilled cheese and chicken soup. 

How far along are you? 14 weeks

How big is Baby? 4 to 4 1/2 inches long

 

Fruit Size? Lemon

Weight Gain?  Technically, I lost 5lbs. but now I am up 2lbs.  So I guess I am still down 3lbs or so.

Gender?  Everyone is still saying boy, I am starting to become convinced.
  

Maternity Clothes?  Jeans, all the time, and some tops.

Stretch Marks?  Nothing I didn't have before.

Sleep?  I am starting to sleep better, thankfully.  Invested in a body pillow.

 

Symptoms? Boobs still hurt like mad.  But that is the only thing I got right now.

Movement? I think I have felt some flutters.  But it could have been gas.  I don't know....

 

Food Cravings?  Mac n Cheese with Ranch dressing... I know now that I think of it, it sounds gross.

Labor Signs? not for a very long time.
  

Belly Button in or out? In.... Probably for a long while now.

What I miss? Wine.
  

What I am looking forward to? Movement... I can't wait for regular movement.
  

Best moment of the week? I got to hear the babies heart beat last week.  The Dr. had a hard time finding it, but she did.