16 Weeks

It took me 20 minutes to draw the freaking "6" on my board... damn OCD and its still not perfect... dont judge, I might hurt you. JJ did draw that beautiful pumpkin though :)

 

How far along: 16 weeks!

How big is the baby: 5" and weighs 5.5 ounces. My App says that Squishy can fit into my hand :)

Total weight gain: Im avoiding the scale til the next Drs appt. HA

Stretch Marks: Nope.

Sleep/Dreams: My energy seems to be coming back. Which is nice. I can make it through the day without feeling I'm going to crash!

Praying about: New job is going really good. Theres potential for more permenant growth, so Im keeping my fingers crossed for that.
 

Best moment of the week: JJ put the crib together! It looks perfect. (I might have sat on the floor and cried for a second.) Also, acquiring a space heater (PS. greatest invention on Earth) was amaze-balls. I put it in the bathroom so its warm when i get out of the shower and JJ turns it on in the morning so its warm when I have to get up

Worst moment of week: Just now... when JJ took the pic and I saw it for the first time... holy crap, belly! i didnt know it was THAT obvious. HA

 

Aversions: The dog got sick on the carpet and I tried to help clean it up. Yeah, not a good idea. I myself started dry heaving... I almost had to walk outside and get some fresh air. Thankfully, my brave husband saved the day!
 

Symptoms: is chocolate doughnuts a symptom? mmmmm. They make me happy. (hence why im avoiding the scale)
 

Movement: Still nothing, I think. I dont really know what its suppose to feel like. Nothing out of the ordinary though.

Have you started to show?: oh yeah... Squishy is starting to pop out
 

Gender: 4 more weeks til we find out!!!

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button In or Out: In

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

What I’m looking forward to: Im excited for Halloween in the new house. Although we dont really have any decorations up, there are alot of kids in the neighborhood so hopefully we get some trick or treaters!!
 

What I miss: Laying on my tummy. Its weird getting use to sleeping on my back. (Plus I think i snore when Im on my back, soooo I think JJ misses me sleeping on my back too. LOL) If Im on my back, the cat loves to sleep on my chest and I dont really mind... hes warm and his purring puts me to sleep.

15 Weeks

 

How far along: 15 weeks!

How big is the baby: 4.5" inches. Squishy's growing!

 

Total weight gain: Not sure... its been awhile since ive been on the scale

Stretch Marks: Nope. PS Cocoa Butter is starting not to smell good to me. Wonderful

Sleep/Dreams: Im tired this week... yup, like I should have been in bed like an hour ago!

Praying about: New job is going good, I hope it continues!

Best moment of the week: Starting a new job!

Worst moment of week: Having to set an alarm! (its been a lil bit since then. lol)

Aversions: My prenatals smell bad. Dont look forward to taking those. Brushing my teeth (esp my tongue, makes me gag everytime) 

Symptoms: With my belly starting to grow, Ive notice that some positions are uncomfortable. (I love sleeping on my stomach and its a little wierd.)

Movement: NO :( I want Squishy to saw hi!

Have you started to show?: I think I can finally saw, Squishy is making an appearance. (I can no longer blame it on food.)

Gender: Its killing me not knowing!! Does the Dr not know that I have OCD and need to plan!

 

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button In or Out: in

Wedding Rings On or Off: on

What I’m looking forward to: Our crib was finally shipped to the store. JJ is going to pick it up tomorrow :))

What I miss: Breakfast sausage!! yummmm

14 Weeks

How far along: 14 weeks.

How big is the baby: Still around 4 inches long and only weighs ounces

Total weight gain: I [think] Im still down a pound or two... but i did just crush 1.5 servings of pasta with marinara sauce. 

Stretch Marks: None. praying to the Cocoa Butter gods it stays that way

Sleep/Dreams: I don't feel as tired as I have been. A nap isn't completely necessary to make it through the day. No weird dreams or anything 

Praying about: Well, JJ is currently trying to fix the garbage disposal. Im hoping he can fix so we dont have to buy a new one.

Best moment of the week: I looked at my App and it said that Squishy can now hear!! (I told JJ to watch his language, he then replied that mine can be worse then his... oops!)

Worst moment of week: ughhh... Im just looking forward to new opportunities

Aversions: JJ and I were walking through Wegmans the other day, and we went through the STINKY cheese section... I started gagging and had to like run away to clear out my senses. 

Symptoms: I had a MAD craving for Entenmanns Choc choc doughnuts... we just went to 3 stores... yes THREE stores. We finally found them :)

Movement:  Nothing yet. Probably in the next couple weeks. 

Have you started to show?: quite possibly... still could have been the pasta. HAHA

Gender: Still too early. We have an appointment around Thanksgiving and hopefully we can find out then! 

Labor Signs: nothing

Belly Button In or Out: in

Wedding Rings On or Off: on

What I’m looking forward to: My mommy is coming into town. We are going to go baby furniture shopping, get our nails done and a much needed facial. 

What I miss: At softball this week, my butt was getting winded! I should probably step it up on the walks.  (well, for starters, I should probably get walking first. HA)

13 Weeks

(Since we dont know if Baby McD is a boy a girl, and I dont like saying "it," I shall call it squishy [and it shall be mine, and it shall be my little squishy]

 

How far along: 13 weeks. First trimester... completed!

How big is the baby: My app says squishy is right around 4 inches (about the size of a tennis ball)

 

Total weight gain: Im still down a couple pounds. The Dr told me for my height that I should only gain 15-20lbs... we'll see how that goes. ha

Stretch Marks: None. continuing the Cocoa Butter regiment. Hopefully it will pay off

Sleep/Dreams: Still sleeping like a champion. Ive been having some dreams post baby but I have yet to see what the baby looks like.

Praying about: Always praying for healthy little squishy

 

Best moment of the week: I had a quick check up at the Drs ok, she said that everything looks good and we got to hear squishys heartbeat. I love hearing the heartbeat, it brings me peace.

Worst moment of week: None that I can think of. Just going with the flow

Aversions: I havent been eating alot of meat (JJ keeps yelling at me for it) so he makes me protein shakes that are delicious

 

Symptoms: Is the "Im not fat, Im pregnant, I swear" syndrome. Still pretty tired though.

Movement:  Nothing yet. The Dr said probably around 18 weeks I will start to feel butterflies or tingling.

 

Have you started to show?: Yeah. I think theres a little bump. Its soft though, so thats why I keep thinking its fat. But its starting to harden.

Gender: Still too early. My next ultrasound is right around Thanksgiving and Ill be 20 weeks. The Dr said we should be able to tell then!

Labor Signs: nothing

Belly Button In or Out: IN

Wedding Rings On or Off: on

What I’m looking forward to: This weekend we are going to a friends cookout. JJs looking forward to it because Im the go to DD.

 

What I miss: After a work day like today... A glass of wine would have been appreciated.

12 Weeks

How far along:  12 weeks 

How big is the baby: about 2 inches long. The size of a Kiwi

Total weight gain: Minus 4lbs (oops)

Stretch Marks: Nope. I have already started a nightly cocoa butter regiment, just in case :)

Sleep/Dreams: I sleep like a rock, and usually for at least 10 hours a night (maybe even 15 hours... tahee)! 

Praying about: A clean bill of baby health at the Dr's this week

Best moment of the week: JJ going to the grocery store and surprising me with: chocolate chocolate doughnuts, Nacho Cheese Doritos, and Funfetti Pancakes. (yes Funfetti pancakes, their delicious)

Worst moment of week: I did feel bad knowing that JJ had to scrub the apartment top to bottom. He didn't want me around all the harsh cleaning supplies

Aversions: Grilled Chicken.. cant even look at it

Symptoms: tired ALL the time. Maybe a little laziness (sorry JJ, love you!)

Movement:  Haven't felt anything yet

Have you started to show?: JJ says I have, but I just think its just fat. 

Gender: Not sure yet. Might be able to see something in this weeks sonogram *Fingers crossed*

Labor Signs: nope nope

Belly Button In or Out: IN

Wedding Rings On or Off: on :)

What I’m looking forward to: My 12 week check up this week 

What I miss: Sunny side up eggs and HOTDOGSSS.... yummmm. The Dr said no! boo