17 Weeks Today!

Is it really 17 weeks already?! I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going! I'm 3 weeks short of half-way there!!! I feel great. My energy is back up. I'm cooking again (only once or twice a week, but still), my house is no longer in shambles, I can stay up past 9 and Dave and I have been able to more comfortably discuss "our baby". It's so fun to sit and talk about what our midget is going to look like, what events we'd like to put him in, and how our lives will be once he arrives. This was such a tender subject before. We'd avoid talking about the baby at all costs, afraid to get attached to something that might not happen. I never heard Dave say the word pregnant until 2 weeks ago. He was scared, but he wouldn't admit it. I was too, but now the anxiety is gone and I'm not expecting something to go wrong anymore. Now Dave talks about "Trey" on a regular basis like he's here and already a part of the family. He even starts the conversations. Let's hear it for milestones!

Dreamer

Can I just say that my dreams during pregnancy have been so freakin' weird?! I've had your typical sex dreams, Dave's cheating on me dreams, the dreams where my baby comes and I can't find him, and the not-so-typical dreams where I accompany my friends up 3 flights of stairs in a large cabin to avoid autograph-seekers.

Last night I had a dream I was fighting with Janet Jackson in a huge water-flooded mansion. She kept trying to chase me and I would just lock her out of each room. Then, she'd find a candle stick and break the door down each time. She was SOO mad at me. Then Will Smith came to save Janet from me (even though I was the one running from her). I ended up running from both of them, trying to tread through the water up various sets of stairs in the white mansion. I woke up to realize that I was breathing very heavily. Then I just laughed at myself. Perhaps this is a foreshadow of an upcoming movie starring Janet & Will! Anyone else have wacky dreams lately?

Let the Shopping Begin!!

I've been window-shopping on and off ever since I got that first positive pregnancy test, but now the real fun has begun! Since we have the official "it's a BOY" stamp, shopping has been so much more fun! It's easy to get carried away online looking at all those cute boy outfits. I purchased some 3-6 month boardshorts for Midget from Old Navy. They arrived today. They look like they're for an old man...can they get any cuter?!

Rant

Please don't let me become one of "those" moms...the kind who talks non-stop about their kid even when the subject doesn't include them. It's so irritating to me. I can't stand it when I'm asked a question, only to be interrupted by a brag from said mom talking about her child's toilet training...especially when the question was regarding my haircut. Someone please tell me how potty training relates to my hair?!

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BOY!!

The little guy was moving around so much the tech almost couldn't get a good shot. He kept steamrolling all over the place and boxing the umbilical cord. When she finally got a good view, Dave said "wow, he's big". Guys are so funny!

Afterward, we went to test drive strollers and found only ONE that was tall enough for us. Luckily, it was pretty cute. We picked out a stuffed frog for our boy's first gift.

1 More Day...

Tomorrow we officially find out the gender of our little midget. I'm surprised at how excited I am! We were told "unofficially" at our 12-week ultrasound, but have been tentative to shop for anything or paint the nursery until we know for sure. Wahoo!

Sweet Dreams...

I recently received an email from a friend congratulating us and pointing out some reasons why God doesn't always grant us the desires of our hearts in our time...it was a great reminder.

"Elisabeth and Zacharias prayed for a child throughout their lives, and yet never had a child until she was long past her childbearing years. The reason was simple: her son was John the Baptist, and the timing of his birth was critical to his mission. Yes, Elisabeth had faith. Yes, the Lord loved her. Yes, he wanted to answer her prayers, and he did in a big way that was more wonderful than she had ever dreamed. But the timing was essential and could not be changed."

This reminder brought tears to my eyes as I realized that God has plans for each of us. He knows our wants, desires, and needs...yet he may withhold them for a time to meet a greater need. I don't know what that could be for our family, but I do have faith that God has great plans than I ever did for this baby I carry. I'm excited to see those unfold in the years to come.

Tickle Bug

Last night Dave and I were enveloped in a serious conversation about our future goals (I love it when that happens-it's very rare) and all the sudden I burst out laughing. Dave was offended at first, but when I told him that his kid was tickling me from the inside he grinned. I've felt the little bugger off and on over the past few weeks, but last night and today, the midget has me laughing. I feel like I have a little fish slapping around in there! I even started laughing on the phone with one of my clients. Imagine his confusion as I tried to explain myself. I guess I should be telling clients I'm expecting before I have another outburst ;)

15 Weeks Today!

I'm the size of a softball. I weigh about 2.5 ounces and measure nearly 4 inches. My fingernails are fully formed and I can now move all my joints and limbs. I'll be here before you know it!

Chocoholic

So, this baby loves chocolate. I haven't been able to stomach it during the first few months of my pregnancy, but have just been able to add it to my tolerable foods list. I've noticed the midget goes crazy whenever I have chocolate (pudding, brownies, etc.). I feel bubbles for at least 5 minutes afterwards. It seems I have my own little chocolate fountain in there ;)

Speaking of chocolate...my weight gain so far is 6 pounds, but then I lost 2 somehow and am now at a total of 4 pounds. I don't get it. I don't mind, but I don't get it. Then there's Lacey...who is smaller than I am and 6 weeks ahead of me and doesn't even have a belly yet! That's not natural, Lacey!!

Dreams

"For every dream that is shattered, another one comes true."

A quote from Lacey...thanks for making me smile :)

Sometimes the fear of losing this baby does overwhelm me (although everything looks perfect). I can't imaging going through the physical and emotional pain of a miscarriage again. But I know that what's supposed to happen will. And no matter what happens, Heavenly Father will take care of me and I will go on.

Thanks Lacey!

We have a winner!

So I've been skating around baby items of registery to see what piques Dave's interest. It took a few days of prodding to find out what he wants a say in: STROLLERS! I asked him if he wanted to go "test drive" strollers next week after we find out the flavor of the baby and he said, "yes, I totally want to do that!" I was quite taken aback...and then he reminded me that we are giants and he doesn't want to be hunched over pushing a stroller all the time. I did not even think of that. He is a very funny man...he has definite opinions about some things and others he says he doesn't care. He insists he doesn't care about the way the nursery is decorated, but I have a feeling he'll pipe in when I start to pick things out.

So...next week after we find out the official flavor of the baby, we can be seen test driving strollers at Babies R Us ;)

Tia Rosa's

Anyone been there? So good! The atmosphere is great...they have a mariachi band that walks around, along with fabulous authentic decor. It's the first time I've been in a restaurant without gagging! I've come a long way... ;)

14 Weeks Today!

I had my 14-week OB appointment today. Despite my fear that no heartbeat would be found (seems to haunt me 1-2 days before each appointment), baby is doing fine. The bean kept moving around while Doc was trying to track the heartbeat and she kept yelling at it to stop moving. It was really funny. My results came back from the NT scan and everything sounds perfect.

Our official gender determination ultrasound will be in two weeks. Any guesses (from those who don't already know ;) what flavor we're having?

Punching Bag

I've been feeling lots of pulling/tugging and twitches in my uterus lately. I'll be asking my doc at my appointment tomorrow. I still get so nervous before my appointments. I'm terrified there won't be a HB!

Last night I was awoken by what felt like a punch from my insides (I know it wasn't round ligament pain-it was dead center). I'm a very sound sleeper and it shot me out of bed. I sat there in silence trying to analyze it and I felt all sorts of movement (swimming) right afterwards - for about 5 minutes. Could that have been the baby?

2nd Trimester

Well folks, we made it to the 2nd trimester! I'm feeling more relaxed this week already and getting excited to prepare for the baby. Dave is actually talking about the baby and has used the "P" word (pregnant) more than a few times now, so it seems he is feeling more comfortable with the idea as well. We looked over crib bedding last night online and were shocked that we have the same taste in that area. We're not usually in synch when it comes to things like that. I have my 14-week appointment with my OBGYN this Friday. Other than a migraine this week and slight nausea, I'm feeling so much better! I actually had a craving for green beans last night-my first thought of veggies since I became pregnant!

In Awe

I think I might have felt the baby move this weekend! I was at Sandra's surprise shower sitting and chatting with Uncle David when I felt a flicking on my insides. It was so weird that I just dismissed it. Then it happened again later while Keri and I were driving home. It was a very distinct flick. Like someone flicking your hair and you can feel it on your scalp. I don't know how else to describe it. I've only felt it once again since then, but I'm pretty sure it was the baby moving. So weird! I thought it was too early to feel movement, so I looked it up and apparently between 12-25 weeks is the norm. That's a huge range! I'm very in tune with my body, so I can easily differentiate a gas bubble from uterine twinging and such, so I'm sure that's what it was.

At church yesterday, Dave was joking that I could be making up being pregnant and there was no way for him to know it. I quickly reminded him that he saw me POAS, was there for the ultrasounds, saw the baby moving and heard the heartbeat. "Oh yeah", he said. Nerd alert.