17 weeks

Lots to write about this week! On Monday, I felt the baby move for the first time! I think I have felt it a couple of times before but I didn't know for sure what it was. Believe me, though, I KNOW now! It's the most amazing feeling. If I sit still for just a few minutes, I can feel the baby like crazy! I love it. It just puts the biggest smile on my face. It reminds me of just how blessed I am. I haven't loved being pregnant so far because I've been so sick and so tired the entire time but feeling those little movements makes all of that go away. I just can't get enough of it! Tyler was even able to feel it last night! I made him come put his hand on my belly to see if he could feel it, but the baby stopped moving. So Tyler puts his face right next to my belly and says, "Move for your dad," very sternly I might add:) And it did! He said it felt like the baby did a somersalt in there. So cute!

I went to the doctor yesterday for a check up. All is well. I was able to hear the heartbeat for the first time! So neat! It was at a steady 150 beats per minute which is perfect. I could even hear the baby moving while the doctor was trying to get the heartbeat! I have gained 3 pounds since my stomach bug so I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight (123). Technically haven't gained anything yet! I had a long talk with the receptionist at the doctor's office about the expense of carrying/delivering the baby with no insurance and I was appalled at how much it will cost even if everything goes smoothly. I think Tyler and I are going to be in debt forever. I just wish we could catch a break somewhere. We work hard and we save save save but I feel like we can never get ahead! Oh well...

16 weeks

And the belly grows...

It took me forever to get over that nasty stomach virus. Friday and Saturday I stayed in bed. Sunday I still didn't feel great. Monday and Tuesday I felt better but I was still so worn down from the lack of nutrients in my system. It was really hard to get over. However, yesterday and today have been wonderful. I've been feeling great. I've been in a good mood. And I've had tons of energy! I lost more weight from this little bug and so I'm down to 120 pounds. The baby is still growing obviously, but mommy needs some more food!

I must have really started popping out this week because yesterday, the girls in my class could not stop rubbing my belly! It is so funny...they just can't resist! The boys care nothing for it so far. The old wives' tale says this must mean I'm having a boy, but only God knows for right now.

Just when I start feeling better....

So I've been out of the constant nausea/throwing up stage for about a month. I've been getting sick just at night for the last month though but I've been dealing with it. However, Thursday night I started throwing up and it didn't stop until last night! ugh! I went to work Friday morning thinking it was just pregnancy related, but I couldn't hold anything down, not even sprite. I went home and it continued and then the fever started. I just layed in bed allll day and took tylenol to reduce my fever. I drank lots of gatorade and even held down some chicken noodle soup last night. I've been feeling a little better today. No throwing up but still not feeling great. So I'm just laying on the couch taking it easy and drinking lots of fluids.

I'm ready to feel better.

15 weeks

15 weeks

I'm in my 15th week! Out of the first trimester...woohoo! I've still been getting sick at night, losing dinner a few nights a week. But at least it's not constant nausea and running to the bathroom! There for awhile, I didn't know if I could keep doing that!

I still haven't gained any weight but I'm eating more and more each day as my appetite is creeping back up to me. I got my first comment on my baby bump yesterday from someone who knew me but didn't know I was pregnant. It was kind of exciting! I'm so small and it's a little frustrating because I want to see the proof of my efforts! I'm getting there though. I'm sure this next month, my belly will grow like crazy!

One other annoying thing I've encountered is the nosebleed. I've had one nosebleed in my life before pregnancy and now I get them almost everyday. I had 2 just yesterday! yuck!

My energy is definitely coming back! I did tons of laundry, cooked dinner, and cleaned the kitchen yesterday after work. The day before that, I ran some errands and didn't get home until around 5 30 and cooked dinner. This may not seem like much but it's leaps and bounds above what I have been doing since I got pregnant!

Ultrasound #2

I had my second ultrasound today. It was so incredibly different from the first. The first time, the baby literally looked like a little blob. You couldn't decipher any body parts. But this time, it was amazing. I could see all the little bones, especially the spine. I could clearly see the outline of the face, the body, arms and legs. The baby even waved at us...it was the cutest thing I've ever seen!

Everything is looking good on my part and the baby's. We are both very healthy. I asked him about my weight, seeing as how I haven't gained a single pound and he was not worried at all. My due date has been adjusted (once again) to October 7. That makes me 14 weeks tomorrow. I cannot explain how happy I am:)

Everyone has been asking about gender....we won't find out until the end of May but I think I already know...

upset

Well, I just found out that they denied me for Medicaid after all. I'm not sure why they would send me a Medicaid card for this month and then send me a denial letter, but it's very clear in the letter that I am on my own after this month because we apparently make too much money.


Ok. Come live my life and tell me I have too much money. Please.



I'm so upset and frustrated and scared.

13 weeks

13 weeks

Still no weight gain but you really aren't supposed to gain any weight in your first trimester so I'm good! It's weird that I'm not gaining weight even though my belly is growing but the baby weighs like an ounce or something so I guess it's mostly my expanding uterus. I'm having the hardest time with clothes these days. My pants fit but they are soo uncomfortable when buttoned that I mainly keep them unbuttoned especially if I'm sitting down. I'm nowhere close to needing maternity clothes but my clothes just don't look right on me. I bought several maternity shirts today that are super cute and sooooo comfy! I bought some stretchy capris too. I really don't want to buy any maternity pants.

I have discovered that the baby doesn't like popcorn. I threw up 2 times last week and the common factor was POPCORN. So I'm going to play it safe and stay away from popcorn for awhile. Other than that, I've been feeling great. No nausea. More energy. My allergies have been killing me though. I woke up with a sore throat this morning but I'm brushing it off as just allergies. I'm really hoping that's the case because I'm going to San Saba tonight and I don't want to be sick while I'm there.

I haven't seen my dad since Christmas and I haven't seen my mom, sister, and brother since February. My aunt Audrey and my cousin Heather are going to San Saba too, along with Heather's kids. I'm excited to see them! We are having Easter with Tyler's family on Saturday then mine on Sunday at my great-grandpa's house. Can't wait! I hope everyone has a safe, happy Easter! (and don't forget what we are celebrating!)