Dear Diary: Week 17...a week+ late

Wednesday September 25th 2013

How far along? 17 weeks

Baby G is the size of a Onion

Due Date: March 5^th 2014

Total weight gain/loss: 134 +13 lbs total

Maternity clothes? H&M Jeans, Belly Band and Maternity T-shirts from Target, still squeezing into some pre-preggo jeans thanks to the belly band!

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Day time energy is great, sleeping better at night…if it weren’t for my allergies I feel I would sleep much better.

Best moment this week: Starting to feel more movement, more often

Have you told family and friends: YES

Miss Anything? Wine, deli meat (which I didn’t eat before), sushi

Movement: Yes, usually when sitting watching TV I can feel a little more movement going on.

Food cravings: Nachos… arena nachos with the liquid cheese… it was at 11:30 pm… I didn’t do anything about it, but I could of destroyed a tray of them right then and there!

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, even when I am hungry now I don’t get the queasy feeling like before, unless I go a really long time without food.

Have you started to show yet: yes… people who know I am pregnant can see the bump others probably just think I am pudgy.

Gender prediction: Boy is my guess because of some of my cravings… more salty and flavourful things than sweet.

Labour Signs: No - but I can start to feel Braxton Hicks

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Weekly Wisdom:  Eat more healthy fruits and veggies! 4 lbs in a week is nuts…My Family Dr said I can expect a 1 lb a week weight gain from here on out…if that is the case it will be more weight gain then I was hoping for (based on what my family Dr said to expect). I know I have indulged a little more than need be.

Looking forward to: Learning about Cloth Diapers, The Bathroom Renovation!!! Then the Nursery! (Update coming soon!)

Dear Diary: Week 16

Wednesday September 18th 2013

How far along? 16 weeks

Baby G is the size of a Avocado

(and momma is loving mexican food!)

Due Date: March 5^th 2014

Total weight gain/loss: 133 + 12 lbs… 4 lbs in a week YIKES!

                                    I'm actually eating less than the first few months too :( 

Maternity clothes? H&M Jeans, Belly Band and Maternity T-shirts from Target

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: More daytime energy, staying up later at night, sleeping in longer… I miss my old schedule. Hoping that more exercise will help me sleep better at night

Best moment this week: I supplied at the Montessori last Friday and told a few of my former students that I had a baby in my belly and showed them the ultrasound…A sweet little 4 year old girl said “Oh cute baby” when she saw the photo then looked at me totally puzzled and said…."You ate a baby?" I died… kids are too cute!

Also started prenatal yoga tonight with Laurel Hicks through Breathe Pilates & Fitness Studio!  While their new studio is undergoing the final renovations we had the class at Bump Maternity & Baby…. Tons of nice clothing for Momma to be and Babe, so tempting to break out the credit card!  But back to the yoga! It was amazing. I am so glad that I did it and took this time for me… help me relax (although I am really not stressed) and it really helped to stretch out some tight areas in my lower back and hips. It was nice a see fellow preggo girls from highschool and University and meet some new mommas to be!  I am one of the least pregnant ones in the class (most seem to be 20+ weeks) it will be fun to grow over the next month with them.

Have you told family and friends: YES

Miss Anything? Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte... Fall is in the air

Movement: Yes?!? While sitting curled up I think I felt a little flutter... it wasn’t a digestion movement!

Food cravings: Kool Aid… I hate plain water for some reason now and when I am really thirsty I will crave a sweet/sugary beverage. So not something I would drink in the past.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: Looking unfit and overweight in my mid section.

Gender prediction: Boy  - really have no clue and I am glad we aren’t finding out because it will save a lot of money in the long run. If we knew the gender this baby would be fully outfitted for their first year and my credit card would hate me!

Labour Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happier this week!

Weekly Wisdom: Shopping for clothing is going to suck for the next little while!  Apparently around ~15 weeks bloody noses are common… thanks "The Bump" app for the heads up… I  had one my whole life and I had 5 over 3 days last week…

Looking forward to: Starting to incorporate some swimming into my routine, continuing with the yoga…checking out the possible stroller/ travel system (I am dying to have) this weekend. I would register for it but it is costly and there is a really great sale on it this month 

Dear Diary: Week 15

Wednesday September 11th 2013

How far along? 15 weeks

Baby G is the size of a Orange

Due Date: March 5^th 2014

Total weight gain/loss: 129 +8lbs

Maternity clothes? H&M Jeans, Belly Band and Maternity T-shirts from Target

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Finally not as tired, especially during the day, but wake up during the night a lot!

Best moment this week: Our two year wedding anniversary

Have you told family and friends: YES

Miss Anything? Wine, deli meat (which I didn’t eat before), sushi

Movement: No

Food cravings: Wine... I finally found a substitute! Club Soda with a few splashes of white grape juice.Yum and refreshing! ...and it's okay to down a glass...or three. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Sensitive to a strong odor or two but nothing too bad.

Have you started to show yet: Not really, just look like I am carrying a few extra lbs. In the evening I have more of a belly than the morning.

Gender prediction: Boy

Labour Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still emotional, I don’t do well with lack or sleep / broken sleep.

Weekly Wisdom: Follow the chiropractor’s orders! Stretching exercises as prevention are a must!

Looking forward to: Starting prenatal yoga next week!

My wine replacement: Club soda & white grape juice

Purged my closet! Some clothes you just should not wear when you'll be 30!

Dear Diary: Week 14

Wednesday September 5th 2013

How far along? 14 weeks

Baby G is the size of a Lemon

Due Date: March 5^th 2014

Total weight gain/loss: 128 +7lbs

Maternity clothes? H&M Jeans, Belly Band and Maternity T-shirts from Target

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Okay, waking during the night to eat

Best moment this week: Hearing the heart beat today at the OB’s

Have you told family and friends: YES

Miss Anything? Wine, deli meat (which I didn’t hardly eat before), sushi

Movement: No

Food cravings: It happened!! I craved dill pickle chips…at 9am in the morning

Anything making you queasy or sick: Doggie business made me gag / almost puke all last weekend

Have you started to show yet: No, just look like I am carrying a few extra lbs

Gender prediction: Boy... Girl... Who knows!

Labour Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: More emotional the past week

Weekly Wisdom: From my OB: more carb based snack before bed to help prevent needing a snack during the night

Looking forward to: Having a real bump and not just feeling pudgy

Shopped at Eastern Market in Detroit on the weekend
#dillpickles #yum #pregnant