19 weeks

I am really frustrated with maternity clothes right now! I ordered pants and dresses from Old Navy and out of the 4 pants and 2 dresses only one pair of pants are a possibility. I say possibility b/c I'm not 100% sold on them. I'll try them on again tomorrow and see how it goes. All the others were very big. Unfortunately for Mike, this means that we'll need to shop for maternity clothes when we are in El Paso this weekend. He gets a weekend of baby and maternity shopping after he returns from DC. Sounds like fun, huh? Guess I should let him pick out where we go for dinner.

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

To all...hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Mike and I went to DC with Mike's parents to visit his sister, Lindsey. It was a great time! Very busy, but fun! Plus, the food was incredible. This is very important for a pregnant lady. We also got to have a fun evening with our friends Sam and Emily Coyner. I haven't seen them since I left Florida so it was quite the reunion. So good to see them!!
The unfortunate thing is that I brought home a cold. Today is a little better, but I was hoping for a quicker recovery. Right now, I'm thinking I might even have to stay home from work tomorrow. We'll see...
To give you a quick update about baby stuff. I did take a belly photo while in DC, but the camera is in DC with Mike so it will be a while before I get to post any photos. My belly is definitely protruding and the baby is moving quite a bit! It is very exciting! I did receive maternity clothes that I ordered from Old Navy, but haven't tried them on yet. I ordered 2 types of pants and am hoping that at least one will work b/c I think it is about that time.

I'll write more soon- off to take a nap

17 weeks

So, a lot has happened in the past couple of weeks...
Mike is now a rock star with his bike (see previous post)!
Duncan, the dog, has (I think) started to notice something is different. He always wants to be next to me, touching me, on me, etc and has become even more protective of me when I am alone in the house. This is sweet and annoying at the same time. However, it has made me realize that he will be a good protector when the baby is here. He loves kids and I can totally see him sleeping outside the door or under the crib (depending on where we want him) while the baby is sleeping.
Boobs have continued to grow, as well as hair and nails.
Skin is looking better- less breakouts and more smooth.
Belly has started to show. People at the office have commented, but if you didn't know I don't think you would notice. I do find that I run my hands over my belly quite often so observant people could figure it out. (I will post a picture tonight)
Today I started a water aerobics class. It was me and two older ladies and it was fun! I plan to go 2 days a week and am hoping they will start an evening class. Keep your fingers crossed! I also ordered a new swimsuit- the old one-piece just wasn't quite as comfy as it used to be. :)
Today we are going to buy a 2nd car. We decided the poor Truckito just isn't reliable enough for precious cargo. We are keeping the pilot and buying a Honda CRV. The dealer is giving us a great deal so we felt like we couldn't pass it up.
The big news...I have felt Peanut move!!!!! Last night was the 1st night I felt Peanut move and realized what it was. The last movement was so strong that I actually felt it with my hand a little. Of course, when I ran over to Mike the baby quit moving, but it was so amazing. I now know that I have actually felt Peanut move before, but I didn't know that was what it was. I have felt Peanut move quite a bit this morning before lunch and am hoping it continues. It is so fun and kinda tickles!
So, that is all for now. Hope everyone is having a good week!

Fun weekend

This weekend was a fun weekend! On Saturday Mike biked 60miles from Carlsbad to Roswell. This exceeded his goal by 10miles and I'm very proud of him! I don't think he will do this again, but how neat is that!
So, while he was pedaling hard, I was shopping in Roswell. I was finally able to get to Target and start our registry. This was the first time that I was able to really look at baby stuff in person and even though the small Target was very limited I was able to get ideas and pick out some stuff that I think we will need. Looking online has been very overwhelming so this was a big step for me. I also looked at maternity clothes and found that Target in Roswell is not the way to go. I did buy a bellyband to hold up regular pants that you can unbutton/unzip. I think it will work out really well.
In other news, I had my first food spill that somehow bypassed the gigantic boobs and landed right on the belly. I laughed b/c I figure I better start getting used to it and better start leaning over the plate a little better.
Next post will be 17weeks! woohoo!

Booby Fairy

So, I figure after 16 weeks it is time to report on the booby fairy. If you are a male member of my family and do not wish to read about the growth of a body part other than the belly you may not want to read this entry. :) I am putting in this entry b/c it amazes me how much other parts of your body start to grow when you become pregnant...hair, nails, and yes, boobs!
The booby fairy came to me very early on in my pregnancy and after a quick growth from a B to C cup, the boobs have kept on growing. I was perfectly happy with my B cup and am now more than happy to be a full C cup. I don't know what I'm going to do with the ladies if they keep growing! ha! I actually have shirts that don't really fit anymore, not b/c of the belly, but b/c of the boobies. There are times when I put on shirts and go "where did these come from"! It is crazy and amazing!
Now before some of you get too excited and think "maybe I should get pregnant b/c of the boobs", let me warn you, this growth does not come without side-effects. Luckily the pain has subsided but there were days in the beginning where I dreaded taking a shower b/c the water hurt. Just image trying to wash yourself and dodge the water at the same time- funny mental image, right?!? I'm sure I looked hilarious. Luckily, my good friend Marylea told me all about the booby fairy so I was prepared with sports bras. ML- that was the best piece of advice and I don't think I would have made it this far without the sports bras! Future preggers- 24/7 support is the best way to go!
With all this being said, I look forward to seeing how big the ladies get (Mike too ;)). Right now, I look at it as a challenge..."No, they can't get that big can they?!?!"

Happy Birthday Mike!

Today is Mike's Birthday! So far I think he's had a good morning, which included a surprise present from Dale....a cheetah print snuggie!! Mike has been wearing it around the office all morning- hee hee!

Happy Birthday- Peanut and I love you very much!

15 weeks + some

So this post is a little late, but I wanted to include the information from our 2nd Doctor's appt. Before I get to that...I've continued to feel well and have stuck to my new workout routine. I've taken tonight off because my legs are super sore from squats and lunges. I hope I can keep up the momentum. Ok- now I can talk about the appt. So, I'm amazed again at the efficiency of this office. I did not have to wait for anything and was in and out in ~1hr. There is no way we would have this in the Carlsbad group. Very sad, but very true. Yesterday's appt was pretty simple- pee in a cup, meet with Doctor, get blood drawn, head out. My bloodpressure is good and I've only gained 2lbs so that is good too. I have attached a photo of my belly. Not much to see, but you can tell that I have gotten a little bit thicker. I got to hear the heartbeat again which was very exciting, but it was only for a short time. My Doctor can be a little too business-like sometimes. I'll wear him down ;) The bloodwork was partly routine test and partly to test for birth defects and syndromes. Mike and I decided that we want to know everything and want to prepare ourselves and the doctor for any complications that might arise.
So, the neat thing about today's visit (2nd neat thing after hearing the heartbeat) was visiting the labor and delivery ward at the hospital. It is so NICE! Private rooms with sofa beds for partners, other chairs, in room nursery for the baby, separate nursery for baby when you need rest, etc. It didn't look or feel like a hospital- so homey and warm. We were very impressed and felt like we will be in good hands when the time comes.

Fun Weekend

So, this posting doesn't have much to do about the baby. However, it does tell you about the 1st weekend where I actually had energy to do fun stuff. Saturday I did lots of fun things around the house- laundry, picked pecans, watch the Gators kick UGA's butt!, and made homemade chicken noodle soup. I'm very proud of the last item b/c it is the first time I've ever made broth from scratch. I am not Suzy Homemaker so anything like this is a big deal for me. Plus, it was probably the best chicken noodle soup I've ever had, if I do say so myself. ha! Sunday, Mike and I went on a nice hike to Devil's Hall in the Guadalupe National Park. This is one of the only places to see fall colors in SE New Mexico and it was gorgeous (See attached photos). 2 of the photos show geologic features- 1) the natural staircase and 2) Devil's hall. The hike was 4 miles roundtrip and we packed in water and snacks and just took it easy. When we finished we were definitely ready for our sandwiches that were waiting on us in the car. The hike really hit home that I can exercise and I should while I'm feeling up to it. The 1st trimester I did NOT feel up to it and I'll be honest, I enjoyed using the pregnancy as an excuse not to do it. However, not any more! So, I'm going to work really hard to incorporate yoga, walking, and other exercises into my daily activities. Wish me luck!