How far along? 26 weeks 5 days (at my appointment today I learned that my doctor hadn't officially changed my due date to September 30 in my paperwork, so we are going by September 26.)
Total weight gain/loss: +21 lbs (11 this pregnancy, +10 from Naomi)
Maternity clothes? Yep yep - and if you have any you want to send my way, please do! It is HOT here and I am uncomfortable in everything, but don't have many maternity clothes and they are expensive things!
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL! Pulled out the Cocoa Butter the other day to start the prevention.
Sleep: Usually very good, but I have been congested (again!) the last couple of nights and have had a lot of lower back pain, so a little less good right now.
Miss Anything? Cooler days of Spring, haha! But not much right now, just so wanting to meet our sweet boy!
Movement: He doesn't move quite as often right now, but he still makes himself known a few times a day and it is really great. So much fun!
Food cravings: Sometimes doughnuts. Always desserts.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really! Ptl feeling good!
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I feel like I look like I did when I was 30 weeks with Noah/BigBro!
Gender: Baby Brother!!
Labor Signs: Oh no, sir!
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am quite happy! But I do get tired more easily and every once in a while have a silly mood swing.
Size of Baby: About 9 inches and 2 lbs!
Exercise this week (this is for my own accountability): Thurs: Ran 3.5 miles at the Y, Friday: off, Saturday: Ran 4 miles on Neuse River Trail, Sunday: Ran 3 miles from home, Monday: Swam 1600 yds at the Y, Tuesday: Ran 4.15 miles at the Y, Wednesday: Walked 2 miles at Shelley Lake + 50 min Prenatal DVD
How about Big Brother? Noah is so so sweet and he is such a joy to parent! Of course, he has his moments of disobedience because he was born with a sin nature, but he is learning and growing leaps and bounds every day! He LOVES playing with friends and says their names over and over when he knows he is going to see them. He does well at the nursery at church and the Y and says "thank you" and "Bye bye" to the workers when we pick him up. He says tons of words at this point and is starting on sentences! Right now they are short "Bye Bye/Night Night Dada/Lyla/Daniel/insert friend's name" and "Park? Play?"My favorite word to hear him say (other than Mama) is "Applesauce" because it is adorable. He LOVES books and will pretty much read Hop On Pop to you himself. He will also ask for books by name and retrieve the correct book if you ask him to get a certain one. He recognizes Mickey everywhere somehow and "Deorge" (Curious George). He is also great with shapes, especially "Kircle" and will point out circles on everything. When I get out my guitar he excitedly says "'tar!" and when we ask what he wants to sing he almost always says "ABCs!" and then he wants to sing "Bababa" (Ba Ba Black Sheep). He also asks for "Big!" (My God is So Big) and "Beep beep beep!" (Wheels on the Bus). I feel like he does something new every day and it never ceases to amaze me. He is such a gift from God and I can not wait for him to meet his baby brother (he also loves to pat my belly and say "Hi, baby! Hi, baby!").
Sorry, still no pic. I will try to take one and update soon!
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
16 Week Update - Baby #3
How far along? 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Okay, so here is the deal with this section for this pregnancy - I gained 10 lbs with HeavenGirl and never lost the weight, so I started pregnancy #3 roughly 10 lbs heavier than I was with BigBro pre pregnancy. I am using my BigBro pre pregnancy weight as my starting weight and hoping to curb weight gain since I started out so much heavier...make sense? So right now I am going to say my weight gain is 11lbs, even though I have actually only gained 1-2 lbs this pregnancy alone. I am trying (not really that hard) to maintain this weight until at least 20 weeks, to be on a healthier track. By "trying" I am running some and not really watching what I eat at all.
Maternity clothes? I guess...I am really in-between and feel large in everything truthfully. When baby belly is actually looking baby-bellyish, this will get better.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL!
Sleep: Pretty good! I am usually up once to pee, and that's not bad at all!
Best moment this week: I just love hanging out with BigBro all day everyday. He is a sweet sweet boy and I cherish our times together. Even better are the times when WBH comes home. I love him and miss him very much while he is working. So the best moments have been him walking in the door every evening :).
Miss Anything? Prob fitting into clothes and feeling comfortable in my skin.
Movement: Not yet, hopefully just a few more weeks! It will be extra reassuring when baby is big enough to feel consistently,
Food cravings: Today - sweets. But it varies and nothing really crazy now that I'm out of nausea trimester.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really! Ptl feeling so much better (than weeks 5-13).
Have you started to show yet: Nope, just extra pudge that can kind of look like a baby bump in the right outfit.
Gender: Find out in 2 weeks!!
Labor Signs: Oh no, sir!
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am quite happy! But I do get tired more easily and every once in a while have a silly mood swing.
Size of Baby: About the size of an avocado - roughly 4.5 inches and 3.5 oz.
Exercise this week (this is for my own accountability): Ran a mile, walked a mile with BigBro Sunday, Ran 2 miles with BigBro Monday, ran 2.75 with BigBro Tuesday, Ran 2 with BigBro Wednesday. All about 10:30 min/mile.
Baby bump Selfie:
Total weight gain/loss: Okay, so here is the deal with this section for this pregnancy - I gained 10 lbs with HeavenGirl and never lost the weight, so I started pregnancy #3 roughly 10 lbs heavier than I was with BigBro pre pregnancy. I am using my BigBro pre pregnancy weight as my starting weight and hoping to curb weight gain since I started out so much heavier...make sense? So right now I am going to say my weight gain is 11lbs, even though I have actually only gained 1-2 lbs this pregnancy alone. I am trying (not really that hard) to maintain this weight until at least 20 weeks, to be on a healthier track. By "trying" I am running some and not really watching what I eat at all.
Maternity clothes? I guess...I am really in-between and feel large in everything truthfully. When baby belly is actually looking baby-bellyish, this will get better.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL!
Sleep: Pretty good! I am usually up once to pee, and that's not bad at all!
Best moment this week: I just love hanging out with BigBro all day everyday. He is a sweet sweet boy and I cherish our times together. Even better are the times when WBH comes home. I love him and miss him very much while he is working. So the best moments have been him walking in the door every evening :).
Miss Anything? Prob fitting into clothes and feeling comfortable in my skin.
Movement: Not yet, hopefully just a few more weeks! It will be extra reassuring when baby is big enough to feel consistently,
Food cravings: Today - sweets. But it varies and nothing really crazy now that I'm out of nausea trimester.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really! Ptl feeling so much better (than weeks 5-13).
Have you started to show yet: Nope, just extra pudge that can kind of look like a baby bump in the right outfit.
Gender: Find out in 2 weeks!!
Labor Signs: Oh no, sir!
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am quite happy! But I do get tired more easily and every once in a while have a silly mood swing.
Size of Baby: About the size of an avocado - roughly 4.5 inches and 3.5 oz.
Exercise this week (this is for my own accountability): Ran a mile, walked a mile with BigBro Sunday, Ran 2 miles with BigBro Monday, ran 2.75 with BigBro Tuesday, Ran 2 with BigBro Wednesday. All about 10:30 min/mile.
Baby bump Selfie:
Thursday, November 14, 2013
33 Week Update!
Sorry I did not update last week! I thought about it briefly, but naturally things are getting busier this time of year and I find that I want to sleep if I ever have an extended amount of time free during the day - so I probably napped instead ;-).
How far along? 33 Weeks! Less than 50 days til little boy's due date!
Total weight gain/loss: I am not completely sure, but I am guessing between 20 and 22 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes, when they are clean! I am trying to not have to buy an entire wardrobe, so I wear WBH's tees if I can or leave the bottom buttons of my coat undone, haha.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL!
Sleep: Some good nights and some less good...I am DEF taking more naps now! (same) Also, we just got some delicious flannel sheets and I sleep MUCH better on them for some reason,
Best moment this week: LOTS of "best" moments. Had an ultrasound at dr appt on Tuesday and Dr said it was "Just beautiful!" Placenta has moved up (it was down at 20 weeks, so they wanted to recheck at 32), baby's head is down (though I guess he could still flip?), and heart rate was great!
Miss Anything? I just stopped being able to bend over without baby getting all in my ribs. A couple days ago I was shaving and noticed that I physically could not bend over to reach my legs properly because there was a solid mass there!
Movement: Yes! More and more and I try to cherish every one :).
Food cravings: Doughnuts. For real.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Actually no...feeling good!
Have you started to show yet: Yes! Though I can still hide it with a hoodie or baggy enough shirt.
Gender: Tiny boy!
Labor Signs: I have experienced a few Braxton-Hicks contractions, but not actually anything related to labor yet.
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily...this is actually getting a little better though too :).
Size of Baby: They estimated he is 4 lbs 13 oz at the Dr. on Tuesday! Wow! Almost 5 lbs! They didn't do a length measurement, but most sites say he would be about 17 inches now. Crazy!
Looking forward to: Right now I am REALLY looking forward to going to VT for Thanksgiving and seeing my mom and brothers and sister-in-law.
And just for general Jones household news: I have the best husband in the whole world. He is so patient and understanding and loving and makes me feel beautiful even when I know that I have kind of a weirdly distorted body right now. He works hard at work and still helps so much with cleaning and cooking and taking care of our home. I am so incredibly blessed to have him and thank Jesus every single day for such a wonderful (and super handsome) man!
Here is my bathroom selfie/bump picture for LAST week. I will probably take one later today for this week and add it, but am too lazy right now:
How far along? 33 Weeks! Less than 50 days til little boy's due date!
Total weight gain/loss: I am not completely sure, but I am guessing between 20 and 22 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes, when they are clean! I am trying to not have to buy an entire wardrobe, so I wear WBH's tees if I can or leave the bottom buttons of my coat undone, haha.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL!
Sleep: Some good nights and some less good...I am DEF taking more naps now! (same) Also, we just got some delicious flannel sheets and I sleep MUCH better on them for some reason,
Best moment this week: LOTS of "best" moments. Had an ultrasound at dr appt on Tuesday and Dr said it was "Just beautiful!" Placenta has moved up (it was down at 20 weeks, so they wanted to recheck at 32), baby's head is down (though I guess he could still flip?), and heart rate was great!
Miss Anything? I just stopped being able to bend over without baby getting all in my ribs. A couple days ago I was shaving and noticed that I physically could not bend over to reach my legs properly because there was a solid mass there!
Movement: Yes! More and more and I try to cherish every one :).
Food cravings: Doughnuts. For real.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Actually no...feeling good!
Have you started to show yet: Yes! Though I can still hide it with a hoodie or baggy enough shirt.
Gender: Tiny boy!
Labor Signs: I have experienced a few Braxton-Hicks contractions, but not actually anything related to labor yet.
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily...this is actually getting a little better though too :).
Size of Baby: They estimated he is 4 lbs 13 oz at the Dr. on Tuesday! Wow! Almost 5 lbs! They didn't do a length measurement, but most sites say he would be about 17 inches now. Crazy!
Looking forward to: Right now I am REALLY looking forward to going to VT for Thanksgiving and seeing my mom and brothers and sister-in-law.
And just for general Jones household news: I have the best husband in the whole world. He is so patient and understanding and loving and makes me feel beautiful even when I know that I have kind of a weirdly distorted body right now. He works hard at work and still helps so much with cleaning and cooking and taking care of our home. I am so incredibly blessed to have him and thank Jesus every single day for such a wonderful (and super handsome) man!
Here is my bathroom selfie/bump picture for LAST week. I will probably take one later today for this week and add it, but am too lazy right now:
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| 32 weeks (11/7/13) |
Thursday, October 31, 2013
31 Week Update!
How far along? 31 weeks! 2 more months!
Total weight gain/loss: +17 lbs. Little bit less than before, I think just exercising a little bit more and being slightly more conscious of what I'm eating has contributed to this. Don't worry, I am absolutely not trying to lose weight ;-).
Maternity clothes? Yes yes yes. They are so much more comfy and flattering!
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL!
Sleep: Some good nights and some less good...I am DEF taking more naps now!
Best moment this week: LOTS of "best" moments. Baby's heart beat was good at doctor's appt, hangin' out with WBH, feeling good enough to run a few days this week, started our birthing class on Monday!
Miss Anything? Not a whole lot really...maybe fitting into some of my clothes.
Movement: Yes! I love feeling him move more and more and become stronger. My favorite is when he kinda squirms around (vs. prodding).
Food cravings: Sandwiches!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Actually no...feeling good!
Have you started to show yet: Yes! I think I must have "popped out" this week because starting last Saturday EVERY customer I had asked when I was due, and yesterday I went for a walk and passed a lady at a bus stop that said "That looks like it could be a boy! You workin' it, ain't you?!" Hahaha, it is great!
Gender: Little mister!
Labor Signs: Nothing now.
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily...this is actually getting a little better though too :).
Size of Baby: A little over 16 inches and around 3.3 lbs!
Looking forward to: Right now I am REALLY looking forward to going to VT for Thanksgiving and seeing my mom and brothers and sister-in-law. Also I was going to say Christmas music, but I have been feeling SO Christmassy recently that I broke it out earlier this week :).
Here is my bathroom selfie/bump picture for this week:
Total weight gain/loss: +17 lbs. Little bit less than before, I think just exercising a little bit more and being slightly more conscious of what I'm eating has contributed to this. Don't worry, I am absolutely not trying to lose weight ;-).
Maternity clothes? Yes yes yes. They are so much more comfy and flattering!
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL!
Sleep: Some good nights and some less good...I am DEF taking more naps now!
Best moment this week: LOTS of "best" moments. Baby's heart beat was good at doctor's appt, hangin' out with WBH, feeling good enough to run a few days this week, started our birthing class on Monday!
Miss Anything? Not a whole lot really...maybe fitting into some of my clothes.
Movement: Yes! I love feeling him move more and more and become stronger. My favorite is when he kinda squirms around (vs. prodding).
Food cravings: Sandwiches!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Actually no...feeling good!
Have you started to show yet: Yes! I think I must have "popped out" this week because starting last Saturday EVERY customer I had asked when I was due, and yesterday I went for a walk and passed a lady at a bus stop that said "That looks like it could be a boy! You workin' it, ain't you?!" Hahaha, it is great!
Gender: Little mister!
Labor Signs: Nothing now.
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily...this is actually getting a little better though too :).
Size of Baby: A little over 16 inches and around 3.3 lbs!
Looking forward to: Right now I am REALLY looking forward to going to VT for Thanksgiving and seeing my mom and brothers and sister-in-law. Also I was going to say Christmas music, but I have been feeling SO Christmassy recently that I broke it out earlier this week :).
Here is my bathroom selfie/bump picture for this week:
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| 31 Weeks! Headin' out for some exercise on a beautiful day! |
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| Just for contrast - this was 21 wks |
Thursday, October 24, 2013
30 Week Update!
How far along? 30 Weeks! 10ish left to go.
Total weight gain/loss: +20 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Same as last time...Still wearing my stretchy exercise pants, but even some of them cut into my tummy. Shirts are getting too tight.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL.
Sleep: Actually only up to pee once a night now, but it takes me a very long time to fall asleep once I've gotten up.
Best moment this week: WBH and I watching my belly move all crazy as baby is getting bigger.
Miss Anything? I get a little jealous of people training for marathons and look forward to training for the Rock N Roll Raleigh Half with my hubby after baby boy is born!
Movement: Yes! He actually kicked/punched my right ribs hard enough earlier this week that it made me jump and let out a yelp.
Food cravings: Kinda craving more sweets (this could just be the weather though).
Anything making you queasy or sick: DEFINITELY more sensitive to how things smell. If I over extend myself I get really overheated and dizzy (back achy too). Workin' on that.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, more now I think. I have had three customers comment about my pregnant belly without thinking twice, so that makes me feel like I look more pregnant and less just fat.
Gender: Baby boy!
Labor Signs: Nothing now.
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On and I just got them cleaned, so they look extra pretty :).
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily. :-/
Size of Baby: About 16 inches and about 3 lbs! Can't believe it!
Looking forward to: Still all of those things from before, but even more wanting to meet this baby!
Here is my bathroom selfie/bump picture for this week:
Total weight gain/loss: +20 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Same as last time...Still wearing my stretchy exercise pants, but even some of them cut into my tummy. Shirts are getting too tight.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL.
Sleep: Actually only up to pee once a night now, but it takes me a very long time to fall asleep once I've gotten up.
Best moment this week: WBH and I watching my belly move all crazy as baby is getting bigger.
Miss Anything? I get a little jealous of people training for marathons and look forward to training for the Rock N Roll Raleigh Half with my hubby after baby boy is born!
Movement: Yes! He actually kicked/punched my right ribs hard enough earlier this week that it made me jump and let out a yelp.
Food cravings: Kinda craving more sweets (this could just be the weather though).
Anything making you queasy or sick: DEFINITELY more sensitive to how things smell. If I over extend myself I get really overheated and dizzy (back achy too). Workin' on that.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, more now I think. I have had three customers comment about my pregnant belly without thinking twice, so that makes me feel like I look more pregnant and less just fat.
Gender: Baby boy!
Labor Signs: Nothing now.
Belly Button in or out? Still so far in.
Wedding rings on or off? On and I just got them cleaned, so they look extra pretty :).
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily. :-/
Size of Baby: About 16 inches and about 3 lbs! Can't believe it!
Looking forward to: Still all of those things from before, but even more wanting to meet this baby!
Here is my bathroom selfie/bump picture for this week:
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| 29 wks 6 days (Sorry it's kinda hard to see) |
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
28 Week Update!
So a few months back, I had posted on Thursdays and said I was X number of weeks, 6 days...I was wrong. I actually "age up" on Thursdays, so I was actually up to the next week by those posts. So that means today I am...
How far along? 27 weeks 6 days - YAY third trimester!
Total weight gain/loss: +15 lbs (I think I am still here, haven't weighed myself in a few days. Doctor's appt on Tuesday will get us up to date).
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah. Still wearing my stretchy exercise pants, but even some of them cut into my tummy. Shirts are getting too tight. I am SO excited that the weather is cooling down so I can wear Fall clothes and not be dying of heat - I gave up shorts a while ago.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL.
Sleep: Same same - up to pee several times and sleep is definitely not as restful.
Best moment this week: I have been running a little bit! Just 2-3 miles here and there (maybe 3-4 times in a week), and averaging about a 10:40 pace, but I will take it! My belly below belly button is usually sore afterward, but I am always glad when I've gotten out there!
Miss Anything? I get a little jealous of people training for marathons and look forward to training for the Rock N Roll Raleigh Half with my hubby after baby boy is born!
Movement: Yes! He's getting more predictable and I feel him more often, which is fun. I still think he is pretty chill in there, just prodding at me here and there - and then every once in a while he goes bananas and kicks and punches real fast all over for a few minutes. This makes me and WBH giggle.
Food cravings: I just eat like a lot...a lot.
Anything making you queasy or sick: DEFINITELY more sensitive to how things smell. If I over extend myself I get really overheated and dizzy (back achy too). Workin' on that.
Have you started to show yet: I think so! But still don't think folks that don't know me would guess I was pregnant. It's a little awkward with some of my customers when they ask how much I run and I say "Not a whole lot since I've been pregnant-" and they respond, "Oh, you're pregnant? Cool..." and look me up and down. I want to just say, "Yes! I am six and a half months pregnant, that's why my gut is stickin' out while I bend down to tie your shoes."
Gender: Little man!
Labor Signs: No no no. (I did have a dream I went into labor though.)
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily. :-/
Size of Baby: About 14.9 inches and about 2.25 lbs! He's growin'!
Looking forward to: SO SO much! I will post below...
Here is my bathroom selfie/bump picture for this week:
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How far along? 27 weeks 6 days - YAY third trimester!
Total weight gain/loss: +15 lbs (I think I am still here, haven't weighed myself in a few days. Doctor's appt on Tuesday will get us up to date).
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah. Still wearing my stretchy exercise pants, but even some of them cut into my tummy. Shirts are getting too tight. I am SO excited that the weather is cooling down so I can wear Fall clothes and not be dying of heat - I gave up shorts a while ago.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL.
Sleep: Same same - up to pee several times and sleep is definitely not as restful.
Best moment this week: I have been running a little bit! Just 2-3 miles here and there (maybe 3-4 times in a week), and averaging about a 10:40 pace, but I will take it! My belly below belly button is usually sore afterward, but I am always glad when I've gotten out there!
Miss Anything? I get a little jealous of people training for marathons and look forward to training for the Rock N Roll Raleigh Half with my hubby after baby boy is born!
Movement: Yes! He's getting more predictable and I feel him more often, which is fun. I still think he is pretty chill in there, just prodding at me here and there - and then every once in a while he goes bananas and kicks and punches real fast all over for a few minutes. This makes me and WBH giggle.
Food cravings: I just eat like a lot...a lot.
Anything making you queasy or sick: DEFINITELY more sensitive to how things smell. If I over extend myself I get really overheated and dizzy (back achy too). Workin' on that.
Have you started to show yet: I think so! But still don't think folks that don't know me would guess I was pregnant. It's a little awkward with some of my customers when they ask how much I run and I say "Not a whole lot since I've been pregnant-" and they respond, "Oh, you're pregnant? Cool..." and look me up and down. I want to just say, "Yes! I am six and a half months pregnant, that's why my gut is stickin' out while I bend down to tie your shoes."
Gender: Little man!
Labor Signs: No no no. (I did have a dream I went into labor though.)
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily. :-/
Size of Baby: About 14.9 inches and about 2.25 lbs! He's growin'!
Looking forward to: SO SO much! I will post below...
Here is my bathroom selfie/bump picture for this week:
In other Jones Family News:
WBH and I are just having a great time bein' in love and being thankful for SO many blessings that God has granted us. WBH is the BEST (obviously, that's what the 'B' stands for). I am so grateful for the way he loves me and BabyJ and takes care of us. He is such a hard worker and is also really really handsome. He starts a new job on Monday that we are so excited about! Our friends just had a healthy little boy last night and we can't wait to meet him and love on them. Next weekend we are going camping with our Life Class and the State Fair comes to town! We are going to Vermont for Thanksgiving - I have not been to VT for Thanksgiving in years and years...I think 2007 was the last year I got to go. We can't wait to share that time with family and friends up there! Not long after that, we will celebrate Christmas with WBH's family in NC and then it's time for the little one to arrive just after New Year's!
This is such a whirlwind-of-wonderful-things season and we certainly have so much to be thankful for!
Monday, September 23, 2013
25 Week Update!
Remember how I said I would be back to update sooner last time? Whoops. SO apologetic. We are now at 25 weeks and 4 days! Here's what's going on...
How far along? 25 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +15 lbs (that's what not a whole lot of exercise and eating as your heart desires gets you ;-) ).
Maternity clothes? Definitely way more comfortable and more flattering, but can still wear my jeans with the rubberband trick and most of my shirts.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL. HowEVs, I did notice the skin on my tummy feeling tight the other day - it's gone away now, but I wonder if that's just the beginning...
Sleep: Peeing a lot, but not as achy in the abdomen.
Best moment this week: Heard baby's heartbeat again on Tuesday- still strong! HE is also kickin' a whole lot more and all over the place!
Miss Anything? I get a little jealous of people training for marathons and look forward to training for the Rock N Roll Raleigh Half with my hubby after baby boy is born!
Movement: Yes! He's getting more predictable and I feel him more often, which is fun.
Food cravings: I just eat like a lot.
Anything making you queasy or sick: More sensitive to how things smell. If I over extend myself I get really overheated and dizzy (back achy too). Workin' on that.
Have you started to show yet: I think so! But still don't think folks that don't know me would guess I was pregnant.
Gender: BABY BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No no no.
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily. :-/
Size of Baby: About 14 inches and about 1.7 lbs! Once again, twice as heavy as last post! (This is for week 26, which is technically 3 days away, so subtract a lil from both of those numbers)
Looking forward to: All things Fall!!
Here are my bathroom selfies/bump pictures for this week:
Okay, I will TRY to be more consistent in posting, I promise!
How far along? 25 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +15 lbs (that's what not a whole lot of exercise and eating as your heart desires gets you ;-) ).
Maternity clothes? Definitely way more comfortable and more flattering, but can still wear my jeans with the rubberband trick and most of my shirts.
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL. HowEVs, I did notice the skin on my tummy feeling tight the other day - it's gone away now, but I wonder if that's just the beginning...
Sleep: Peeing a lot, but not as achy in the abdomen.
Best moment this week: Heard baby's heartbeat again on Tuesday- still strong! HE is also kickin' a whole lot more and all over the place!
Miss Anything? I get a little jealous of people training for marathons and look forward to training for the Rock N Roll Raleigh Half with my hubby after baby boy is born!
Movement: Yes! He's getting more predictable and I feel him more often, which is fun.
Food cravings: I just eat like a lot.
Anything making you queasy or sick: More sensitive to how things smell. If I over extend myself I get really overheated and dizzy (back achy too). Workin' on that.
Have you started to show yet: I think so! But still don't think folks that don't know me would guess I was pregnant.
Gender: BABY BOY!!!
Labor Signs: No no no.
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy most of the time, but ANYTHING can make me cry and I get frustrated way more easily. :-/
Size of Baby: About 14 inches and about 1.7 lbs! Once again, twice as heavy as last post! (This is for week 26, which is technically 3 days away, so subtract a lil from both of those numbers)
Looking forward to: All things Fall!!
Here are my bathroom selfies/bump pictures for this week:
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| 25 weeks! |
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| 25 wks 2 days |
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| 25 wks 4 days |
Thursday, August 22, 2013
21 Week Update!
Well...once again, we are a day shy of 21 weeks, but away we go:
How far along? 20 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: +10 lbs (dealin' with it).
Maternity clothes? Same as last time for the most part - not quite big enough to fill out maternity clothes, but very uncomfortable in regular clothes (especially bras :-( ).
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL.
Sleep: Not very great - still getting up to pee constantly and the last few nights my abdomen has been pretty achy...belly growing??
Best moment this week: Seeing this little one's cute face and learning that he or she is healthy and all is still well on Tuesday! Heart rate was about 157 bpm.
Miss Anything? Being able to run without have to pee the. entire. time.
Movement: Yes! WBH and I BOTH felt the baby at 18 weeks 1 day! Such a blessing. The movement is still not super consistent, and we found out at the doctor that it's because I have an anterior placenta- which means baby kicks the placenta instead of me most of the time.
Food cravings: Mostly salty foods (except for CTC at breakfast, but...like that's even new).
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just if I don't eat regularly. Otherwise good (huge blessing).
Have you started to show yet: Maybe a little bit, people that know me notice, but not obvious that I am pregnant if you do not already know (just looks like my tummy/boobs/thighs are larger).
Gender: Don't know yet! We had the ultrasound Tuesday, but are having a Gender Reveal Party of Sunday!
Labor Signs: No no no.
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way. Although I am amazed that it is actually a little bit shallower. Crazy times!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy happy happy, 'cept if I'm stressed about work.
Size of Baby: About 10.5 inches and about 12 ounces. Hello, twice as heavy as last post!
Looking forward to: Finding out if we're having a boy or girl on Sunday!
Here are my bathroom selfies/bump pictures for this week:
How far along? 20 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: +10 lbs (dealin' with it).
Maternity clothes? Same as last time for the most part - not quite big enough to fill out maternity clothes, but very uncomfortable in regular clothes (especially bras :-( ).
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL.
Sleep: Not very great - still getting up to pee constantly and the last few nights my abdomen has been pretty achy...belly growing??
Best moment this week: Seeing this little one's cute face and learning that he or she is healthy and all is still well on Tuesday! Heart rate was about 157 bpm.
Miss Anything? Being able to run without have to pee the. entire. time.
Movement: Yes! WBH and I BOTH felt the baby at 18 weeks 1 day! Such a blessing. The movement is still not super consistent, and we found out at the doctor that it's because I have an anterior placenta- which means baby kicks the placenta instead of me most of the time.
Food cravings: Mostly salty foods (except for CTC at breakfast, but...like that's even new).
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just if I don't eat regularly. Otherwise good (huge blessing).
Have you started to show yet: Maybe a little bit, people that know me notice, but not obvious that I am pregnant if you do not already know (just looks like my tummy/boobs/thighs are larger).
Gender: Don't know yet! We had the ultrasound Tuesday, but are having a Gender Reveal Party of Sunday!
Labor Signs: No no no.
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way. Although I am amazed that it is actually a little bit shallower. Crazy times!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy happy happy, 'cept if I'm stressed about work.
Size of Baby: About 10.5 inches and about 12 ounces. Hello, twice as heavy as last post!
Looking forward to: Finding out if we're having a boy or girl on Sunday!
Here are my bathroom selfies/bump pictures for this week:
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| I feel like I look more pregnant from this angle. |
I will be back sooner this time to update after the reveal! Everyone asks me what I think we're having, and I have honestly not had a clue, so today I decided I think we're having a boy just so I can have an answer. What do you think??
Thursday, July 25, 2013
17 Week Update!
...Well, technically I am 16 weeks and 6 days, but assuming nothing crazy happens between today and tomorow, we'll go ahead and call this the 17 week Bump Update:
How far along? 16 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: +5 lbs (I will be honest and say this is super difficult and frustrating for me - I have a hard time curbing my cravings, and though I have started to exercise regularly again, I just feel huge. Much of this is due to the fact that I gained about 5+ lbs before getting pregnant, and weight is something I've struggled with for a long time.)
Maternity clothes? Kind of...I can wear normal shirts fine, but most pants just cut into my fat and look really rough. Feeling cute and not just large is a struggle (See weight gain section).
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL.
Sleep: Not very great - still getting up to pee constantly, but I have found if I manage to fall asleep on my side, I don't wake up as often.
Best moment this week: Hearing BabyJ's heartbeat at the doctor on Tuesday! About 156 bpm.
Miss Anything? Being able to run without using run/walk intervals and riding bikes with WBH.
Movement: A couple times I've felt a little nudge that I am pretty sure is baby, but I don't feel confident enough to truly say that I've felt him/her move yet.
Food cravings: Good club sandwiches. Oh snap, I really want one of those right. now.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not eating frequently enough, otherwise I think I'm past the worst of it!!
Have you started to show yet: Husband says I am, but I think I'm just putting weight on from eating more than I ought.
Gender: Don't know yet! We will find out in 4ish weeks (Aug 20)!
Labor Signs: No no no.
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way. I feel like I have an endless inny.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy happy, 'cept if I'm stressed about work.
Size of Baby: 5 inches and almost 6 ounces! About the size of an onion.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby kick for real and finding out if we're having a boy or girl!
Here are my bathroom selfies/bump pictures for this week:
That's all for now! Sometime I will talk about day-to-day living in the Jones's household, but now I really need to try and find something around here that will taste somewhat like a delicious turkey club sandwich.
How far along? 16 weeks 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: +5 lbs (I will be honest and say this is super difficult and frustrating for me - I have a hard time curbing my cravings, and though I have started to exercise regularly again, I just feel huge. Much of this is due to the fact that I gained about 5+ lbs before getting pregnant, and weight is something I've struggled with for a long time.)
Maternity clothes? Kind of...I can wear normal shirts fine, but most pants just cut into my fat and look really rough. Feeling cute and not just large is a struggle (See weight gain section).
Stretch marks? Not yet. PTL.
Sleep: Not very great - still getting up to pee constantly, but I have found if I manage to fall asleep on my side, I don't wake up as often.
Best moment this week: Hearing BabyJ's heartbeat at the doctor on Tuesday! About 156 bpm.
Miss Anything? Being able to run without using run/walk intervals and riding bikes with WBH.
Movement: A couple times I've felt a little nudge that I am pretty sure is baby, but I don't feel confident enough to truly say that I've felt him/her move yet.
Food cravings: Good club sandwiches. Oh snap, I really want one of those right. now.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not eating frequently enough, otherwise I think I'm past the worst of it!!
Have you started to show yet: Husband says I am, but I think I'm just putting weight on from eating more than I ought.
Gender: Don't know yet! We will find out in 4ish weeks (Aug 20)!
Labor Signs: No no no.
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way. I feel like I have an endless inny.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy happy, 'cept if I'm stressed about work.
Size of Baby: 5 inches and almost 6 ounces! About the size of an onion.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby kick for real and finding out if we're having a boy or girl!
Here are my bathroom selfies/bump pictures for this week:
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| Forgive the super awkward almost smile |
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| Seriously not intending to make duck lips here |
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| Making up for previous awkward smile and duck lips |
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Five Months With The WBH...and the little one on the way!
Well, amazingly, it has been three months since I last posted, and yet again, there is SO much to share, but I will try to make all the long stories short (and if you know me, you know how hard this is).
I'll start with the 5 month marriage update -
Truthfully, much of this is the same as it was three months ago. I still have the World's Best Husband and am grateful for every day with him. I never get tired of our life together and there is nothing I would rather do more than spend all of my minutes doing any and everything with him. He is my best friend and the hardest worker I know. He takes care of the tiny/creepy centipedes and spiders and honors me with sweet words and kisses. It's great. I love him.
Exactly two months ago (April 26), I was feeling pretty weird all day long, and even though I didn't think this could really be the case, I grabbed a pregnancy test and took it as soon as I got home. WBH and I were going out to a Sound Of Music Sing-a-long (I know, he's the greatest!) that night, so after I, ahem, peed on the stick, I ran around the house to grab everything for the picnic. I came back after the obligatory two minutes to see what it said, and my mind. was. blown. I raced to pick WBH up at work and told him the news. He claims he knew WELL before the test, but even if I thought it was a possibility, I definitely did not think it would be the case.
We did a little celebrating, but were cautious. I've had so many friends miscarry in the first trimester, so I was actually a little doubtful that there was really a baby in there. I waited to call the doctor for two weeks. Finally we booked an appointment, and at that first appointment at about 6.5 weeks they did a few tests and then we talked to a nurse - nothing too crazy, but it was exciting. Two weeks later we went back and got to see the little baby and hear his/her heartbeat! This was an amazing thing! I did not expect the baby to look like a baby at all and he/she totally did -squirming around and everything.
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| Baby J - 8 wks 4 days |
I was feeling pretty miserable until the last week - not throwing up, but nauseated constantly. WBH was AMAZING, as usual, and took such good care of me - making me breakfast before I got out of bed, being patient through my constant groanings, rubbing my back, taking me to whatever food sounded appealing at whatever time. Sweet sweet man, I would not have made it without him! Weeks 6-11.5 will not be missed, this I can say with confidence.
And here we are! I am 12 weeks, 5 days now and the little one is growing and healthy and kicking up a storm (I can't feel it, but we saw it yesterday at our 12 week appointment). We know that children are a blessing and are amazed that God would entrust us with this life! Praise the Lord.
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| Baby J - 12 wks 4 days |
Total weight gain/loss: +2 lbs
Maternity clothes? My wonderful mom-in-law bought me some maternity clothes and I will wear a maternity shirt and shorts here and there. I don't really need them, but they do feel more comfortable (and maternity shirt is much more flattering on my stupidly large boobs these days).
Stretch marks? Nothing that I haven't had since puberty ;-)
Sleep: This has been no good since before we knew I was pregnant! I am up peeing an average of 4 times a night.
Best moment this week: Seeing BabyJ kickin' me at the ultrasound yesterday and hearing the heart beat again! So active! Definitely WBH's child :).
Miss Anything? Every once in a while if WBH has a beer it smells freakishly good to me.
Movement: We know he or she is moving quite a bit, but not feeling anything yet! Little while longer.
Food cravings: Beef, grits and lemonade...I usually won't get anything but water at restaurants, and now I pretty much always get lemonade when we go out.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Some smells, and if I go more than two hours without eating I am down for the count (not really sure what that phrase means).
Have you started to show yet: Not really. I have some pudge in my stomach, but I think it's mostly from bloat/not being able to exercise the last several weeks.
Gender: Don't know yet! We will find out in 8 weeks!
Labor Signs: No no no.
Belly Button in or out? In, and will probably stay that way. I feel like I have an endless inny.
Wedding rings on or off? On - fingers feel the same right now.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Half and half, more easily irritated, but I am a very happy lady right now.
Size of Baby: About the size of a lime! A little over 2 inches head to rump, about half an ounce.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby kick and Fall!
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| 12 wks 3 days along! |
Baby J is due January 2nd, 2014!
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