Week 19

So I am getting nervous by the minute. Tomorrow is the big u/s. I think it's because sometimes I feel flutters and other times I do not. I know this is normal during this particular time but it still makes me nervous. I never got one of those heart rate monitors because I felt that it would only add to to my nervousness. I didn't want to be obsessive about trying to find the heartbeat every single moment of the day so I am trying to get through this with out it. My tummy is getting tighter and my lower belly is starting to match my upper belly. I am carrying high (my mother did as well) and my belly is sorta uneven at the moment.

So here is what is happening in week 19. For more info click here.

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Their brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that it may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to them, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. The arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of their body now. The kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on the baby scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on their skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

Green Poop

This is going to be a gross TMI blog. But lets just say the crazy pregnancy stuff your body experiences can't be ignored. So this weekend I went to my cousins wedding in Clarksville, Tennessee. When you are on the road it's increasing hard to eat well and keep your self hydrated. Mainly because we would have to stop every hour for a pregnant woman's bladder. So I didn't drink nearly as much water as I traditionally do. I also normally eat a primarily organic diet expect for the occasional night/breakfast dinner out.

So the trip began as normal. We first stopped at Cracker barrel and I ate biscuits in gravy. Then we didn't eat lunch for about 5 hours later. We stopped at Ruby Tuesday (never had been and I know that they are chain in Dallas) and I got Mini Burgers and Fries, then when I got to Clarksville I ate a lean pocket. Not a terrible day but not exactly the healthiest. I didn't really drink much water that day.

The next day was the wedding. Sandro and I ate breakfast as Shoney's (this is probably where I made the mistake) it was on breakfast buffet. Total waste of money. I didn't pick the best options and really left feeling gross. Went to help my cousin Katrice at the wedding and Sandro showed up about 3 hours later with cheese pizza and water. I had couple of pieces but I didn't want to over indulge since the wedding was in a couple of hours. I ate at the wedding a few of my favorite tortilla roll ups and pasta. (I believe the pasta was vegan..since I saw my cousin eating it) By the time I got home that night I was rolling in stomach pain. I had diarrhea but knew I had to eat something for dinner so I had another lean pocket.

The next day I was determined to eat better. On the way back we stopped at Cracker Barrel and I had some sort of skillet and potato thing. It wasn't fried and tasted pretty good. Then we stopped at Subway much later that afternoon. Sandro made me a small sandwich for dinner.

This morning I woke up to Green Poop. Literally as bright green as an pastel colored easter egg. It was a really bizarre site. I never saw green poop before. Two things could have caused this..the fact my diet changed from mostly organic to road food or I am just not getting enough water. 2) the increase/rejection of the iron I am getting from the prenatal pill. Overall, it scared the crap out of me. Going back to my mostly organic diet and sticking away from junk for a while.

Week 18

So what's happening this week you ask...Well I think my tummy has popped. It's harder and it appears that I am carrying mostly high. My stomach is lopsided but it could be related to way the baby is positioned. I have been feeling more movement this week. It's the coolest feeling. I can see why people say butterflies in your tummy but it also feels like a fish swimming around touching you with it's fins. Sometimes I feel nothing and then boom after I eat there it is again. At this point it doesn't have to be frequent so that is perfectly fine.

Today I went on the scale. Last night I was so bloated and terribly miserable. So I slept with my big pillow for tummy support and leg support. I woke up feeling much better. So I decided to weigh. Amazingly my weight hadn't change since the last time I was on the scale. Yet my belly is bulging more. Maybe it's the fact I really didn't increase my calories all that much. I don't really eat fast food (other than the occasionally Chipotle) of course this is all Sandro's influence. He doesn't feel that pregnancy cravings are real and will be stubborn when I request certain things. However, honestly I don't have a big craving for any of that. I get on these modes that some days I just want Italian foods like pasta and pizza then I want Mexican foods. Of course most of these are made at home. But no sweets cravings. Maybe this is helping me keep my weight under control. I used to have 1200 calories a day when I was dieting...well obviously this isn't enough for pregnant ladies. I do indulge in more juices and lemonades though.

So here is what is happening in Week 18.

Our little one is nearly half a pound now and very human looking. Pads are forming on the fingertips and toes, and the eyes are looking forward rather than out the sides of the head. Meconium, the baby's first bowel movement, is accumulating within the bowel. If your baby is a boy, his prostate gland is beginning to develop.

If you notice your belly making jerky movements in sync, don't panic; your baby may have the hiccups!

Weekly Update

How far along? 17 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Last time I went to the doctor I only gained 6 pounds. I am sure this will increase at the next appointment.
Maternity clothes? Mostly pants. I can still fit most shirts if they are long enough.
Stretch marks? My belly is itchy lately
Sleep: Same but last night the dogs woke me up at 3 and baby didn't want to go back to sleep. He/She was moving around a lot.
Best moment this week: The baby was moving around last night when I was trying to fall asleep. I told Sandro to listen to my belly. He told me he could hear the baby moving around. He listened for about 5 mins. Makes me feel like I am not losing it when I feel it.
Movement: Feeling a mostly flutters after I eat or when I am trying to rest.
Food cravings: Cherry Pie. I made one for mothers day and it was completely gone.
Labor Signs: Nope..Many weeks away from this.
What I miss: I feel like I am not missing much.
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the sex in 9 days.
Weekly Wisdom: Bending over will become increasingly difficult the further along that you are pregnant. Learn to bend with the knees.
Milestones: None this week.

For mom I am posting a picture of me with Nana's pearls. So does anybody think my face looks thinner?? ;) Oh and self portraits are hard.

Symptoms Update

Two new symptoms have appeared. The first was that my tailbone hurts when I walk. Not sure why that is...but I have read that's it's common in week 17 of pregnancy. Just google is and it will come up with all these people experiencing pain. I can't think of any reason my tailbone would hurt. Other than maybe sitting on it too much. The second crazy symptom that has appeared is my new belly line. Which is the linea negra. I have been told that will may be really dark but it goes after pregnancy.

How for existing symptoms. My boobs hurt seriously bad. They just don't look normal at all. I have bought several types of maternity bra's and nothing is helping. I went and got sized and I was at about a 38DD (sometimes smaller like a 36DD) before I got pregnant and now I am a 40E..Yes you read that right. A freaking 40E. It's just not normal. I am only about half way through this.

The heartburn happens but seems to only come at unexpected times. Usually when I lay down and it comes back up. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night just to take some tums. My appetite increased though which is good...but also can be bad. I am so scared to get on the scale next Thursday. I blame my boobs for the weight gain. :)

So yesterday I got a positive compliment from Mother in law. She told me I look like I am losing weight in my face. Which always makes a pregnant lady feel better about gaining weight in other place (boobs and tummy) but it was nice to here that at least my face doesn't look like a bloated whale.

Just want to make it clear. I am not upset about having symptoms nor do I want my post to come out this way. I am so exciting about this baby. I can't wait to have this new addition. Every time I see a child I can't help but think about the future and have that overwhelming feeling of wanting to be a mom. It's certainly not unappreciated that I am pregnant. I am thankful every single day. I cherish every single moment.

Week 17

So I was reminded by my Aunt Marilyn that I hadn't posted in a while. This week really flew by. Which is sorta good because learning the sex is getting closer and closer. Then all the fun starts. This week I was told that I was visiting too many personal internet sites. Even though there isn't a soul at this company that doesn't. It's the nature of my business. It's not as if my customer service level is effected by me checking my email. Perhaps if they hadn't moved me to this spot then I would feel less like a prisoner and more like professional. Can you tell I am getting bitter?

So what's happening in week 17.

Your baby is anywhere from 4.4 to 4.8 inches by pregnancy week 17 and weighs almost 3 ½ ounces! If you were to hold your baby at 17 weeks pregnant, she would fit snuggly in the palm of your hand. Your baby is about the size of a small pomegranate by pregnancy 17 weeks.

Whoohoo 16 Weeks!

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Last time I went to the doctor I only gained 6 pounds. I am sure this will increase at the next appointment.
Maternity clothes? I had to purchase a few things this weekend with birthday money. Cami's and some shorts for the spring.
Stretch marks? The Linea nigra
has made it's appearance.
Sleep: You would think after being in the second tri that I would not be as tried. But I have been sleeping more than ever. Actually falling asleep by 7:30-8:00. I just feel tried and sleepy after eating.
Best moment this week: I would say the flutters.
Movement: Feeling a few flutters. (at least I hope that is what they are)
Food cravings: Hawaiian Punch and Chipolte.
Labor Signs: Nope..Many weeks away from this.
What I miss: Being able to eat a few of my favorite things. Lately nothing tastes good. (except above mentioned cravings)
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the sex in 17 days.
Weekly Wisdom: The swine flu isn't the end of humanity. It's just a flu. Wash your hands and avoid sick people and you make it through it. It's not as it we turn to Zombies or something.
Milestones: Made it to 16 weeks. The doctor had told me if I made it this far that most likely the baby will be fine.

This weekend was my birthday. On the actual day it's self I was feeling really tried. I also had a spotting incident but it was very light and disappeared as quickly as it appeared. As always just brown junk. On top of that I was just feeling so tried that I had no energy. I laid on the couch for most of the time. I took a 3 hour mid day nap. Let's just say it wasn't that exciting of a Birthday. Sandro's parents did come over and have pizza (Whole Foods) and eat some cake. It rained for the majority of the day. Perhaps this is what zapped my energy.














On Sunday I went to Sandro's parents for breakfast. She has made some pita. She also had made a cake. So we did the whole birthday thing over again. This time with my SIL and BIL. Then Sandro took me shopping at the mall. Later he gave into my promise of Chipotle. I had to not mention it for 4 days or he would not take me again for 2 weeks. It was hard not to mention it since that is all I am craving. :) It was fantastic.