36 weeks~ one more to go!

If this pic doesn't show us how big she is... I don't know what would! :) Can you say... CHUBBS!

And I guess when they think you are going to have a 9 pound baby... your baby bump looks like a pointy watermelon!

How far along? 36 weeks 1 day

EDD: 6/3/12

Induction Date: 5/14/12

Weight gain/loss:  Up 2 this week for a total of 24 this pregnancy.

Next Ultrasound: Don't think I'll be having another.

Size of baby: Ultrasound guessimate today was 9lbs 6oz at 36 weeks= CRAZY!!

Gender: Girl. And confirmed again today.

Maternity clothes? And some of those don't fit so good!

Stretch marks: Yeppers.

Sleep: I'm pretty much over the sleep issue... have just come to realize it will be a good year before I ever sleep again!!! Eventhough I have been sleeping better this week.

Best moment this week: Knowing that the end is in sight and that everything is looking good so far for her delivery next week.

Food cravings: I'm not really into food anymore, kinda back to the morning sickness feeling. 

Pregnancy Signs: Looking pregnant.

Movement: Yep... but instead of kicks and pokes, its more the roll and tumble feeling.

What I miss: It always seems like when you're pregnant you want to be done and then when the end is in sight you fear you may miss it.

What I am looking forward to: Monday!

Weekly Wisdom: That I can live in my dreamland as long as I want... or until the truth comes out! Like... ohhh, she is only like 7lbs in there!!! Also that I need to be flexible about what happens during delivery and if a CSection is best... it's best... but I still don't really want one!

Mattie's room!

KK and I put up the wall decals today during our sick day. It was great to have her help and she had a fun!

I had tried to put them up a few weeks ago but they didnt stick very well. so i read the comments in the reviews that said to use washable glue to help... we'll see!

:)

Week 35

How far along? 35 weeks 3 days

EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  Lost like half a pound this week.

Next Ultrasound: 5/7/12... I'm ready to see how big this girl is and get her here soon!

Size of baby: We'll get a guessimate next monday.

Gender: Girl. Eventhough I did have a dream the other night that I had a boy...

Maternity clothes? And some of those don't fit so good!

Stretch marks: Yeppers.

Sleep: I'm pretty much over the sleep issue... have just come to realize it will be a good year before I ever sleep again!!!

Best moment this week: Can't really think of one... but KK now says when she is sitting on my lap and can't get comfortable, "momma, belly too big!" Funny??? I'm not so sure!

Food cravings: I'm not really into food anymore, kinda back to the morning sickness feeling. 

Pregnancy Signs: Looking pregnant.

Movement: Yep... but instead of kicks and pokes, its more the roll and tumble feeling.

What I miss: I'm kinda ready not to be pregnant anymore.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing Mattea next week and getting a date for her arrival.

Weekly Wisdom: My brain is completly fired, it took me a few seconds the other day to remember my own name... guess they call that baby brain!  

33 &34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks 1 days

EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  Gained a half a pound between 33 and 34 weeks.

Next Ultrasound: 5/7/12... 36 weeks, to check for size and set a date for her appearance. He gave us some options today at our appointment. Have ultrasound, if she is a big girl different things could happen... have an amino to check for lung development and if good have her, not have amino but get steroid shot for lung development and have her, or wait it out and just see. He was saying however that we should be ready to go on May 14th! If she is not so big, we have until week 39 at the latest.

Size of baby: Not sure, but if her butt or feet feel like they are in my throat and her head keeps pushing on my cervix, I'm thinking she's pretty large. Also I can't even really bend over anymore without feeling like she is going to pop a foot out my mouth!

Gender: Girl.

Maternity clothes? Ummm,,, yeah...

Stretch marks: The old ones have gotten darker. I am soooo much bigger than I was with KK that I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't more... but who's counting at this point!

Sleep: Pretty bad! I think the birdies are waking up KK about 5am every morning. So between that and a leg cramp every 30 minutes or having to pee every hour there is not much sleep to be had.

Best moment this week: We had a good day today. KK's daycare was closed due to a water main break so she had to come with us to the appointment. I have to say I was a little unsure how she would do, but she was great and didn't get too fussy or out of control. Then she even tolerated going shopping and to lunch. She is doing much better about sitting and behaving than say 2 months ago... growing into a big girl... just in time to help with her lil sis :) (Ok, right... this isn't a blog about KK) :)

Food cravings: Last week I wanted Fish Sticks and Mac and Cheese. Also hot dogs and potatoes fried together... I know... yuck... it doesn't sound good to me this week either!  

Pregnancy Signs: Looking pregnant.

Movement: Yep... didn't I talk earlier about the foot out the mouth and head butting the cervix...

What I miss: This is not really what I miss now... but I keep thinking about how KK's life is about to change and how she won't be the center of ALL our attention anymore and it makes me a little sad for her and for us... that it just won't be the three of us anymore.

What I am looking forward to: Getting to go back to work part time after Mattea is born. Just praying that it all works out with her daycare and money wise.

Weekly Wisdom: I'm too tired to be wise this week :)  

Week 32~

How far along? 32 weeks 1 days

EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  Dr. Appt. last week had gained 3 pounds in a week and a half... mostly from swelling I think.

Next Ultrasound: Not sure but pretty sure there will be more in the next 8 weeks or so.

Size of baby: If you ask me... she feels HUGE :) 

Gender: Girl.

Maternity clothes? Yep... Or really comfy ones :)

Stretch marks: Just the old ones.And the old ones are getting darker in areas.

Sleep: Pretty bad... and Karis isn't helping!

Best moment this week: Had a good Easter today... Church, brunch, nap, egg hunt and tacos for dinner!

Food cravings: Not so much.

Pregnancy Signs: Looking pregnant.

Movement: Yep...

What I miss: When water doesn't give you heartburn :)

What I am looking forward to: Getting through the next six weeks.

Weekly Wisdom: Doctors like to use Doogie Howsers to do all their work... frustrating!

Week 30~ She's a Grow'in

 

 

How far along? 30 weeks 2 days

 

EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  +17lbs

 

Next Ultrasound: Not sure but pretty sure there will be more in the next 8 weeks or so.

 

Size of baby: Her estimated size today during the ultrasound was 4lbs 12 oz or measuring three weeks ahead of schedule.

 

Gender: Girl.

Maternity clothes? Yep... Or really comfy ones :)

Stretch marks: Just the old ones.And the old ones are getting darker in areas.

Sleep: Same as always... not so good :( 

 

Best moment this week: Seeing Mattea today... She is looking good and measuring ahead. They checked her cord flow and it is looking really good too... so it looks like I might stear clear of bedrest this pregnancy. She had plenty of fluid. she is measuring big... but my blood sugar has been under pretty good control, so we'll just have to see how BIG she gets!

Food cravings: Not so much.

Pregnancy Signs: Looking pregnant.

 

Movement: Yep...

What I miss: Not much. Maybe a good nights sleep and being able to move after eating a meal.

What I am looking forward to: we have family visiting the next couple of weeks... that should be good. 

 

Weekly Wisdom: Don't try to share ice cream with an almost two year old... they don't like that! :)

Week 27 & 28...3rd Tri here we come...

How far along? 28 weeks 4 days

 

EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  +16lbs

 

Next Ultrasound: 30 weeks on March 26th.

 

Size of baby: I'm not sure... but I'm pretty sure her feet can reach my throat and her head could pop out if she pushed hard enough :)

 

Gender: Girl.

Maternity clothes? Yep... Or really comfy ones :)

Stretch marks: Just the old ones.And the old ones are getting darker in areas.

Sleep: Guess I'm just not meant to sleep well. Leg cramps have been getting really bad, waking me up about 4 times a night. Heartburn, Round Ligament Pain everytime I roll over and then lets not forget my arms falling asleep all night.

 

Best moment this week: Hearing from the Doc that we are 2/3rds of the way there.

Food cravings: Not so much.

Pregnancy Signs: Looking pregnant.

 

Movement: Yep... and you can watch her flip around... weird.

What I miss: Not pregnancy related... but right now I miss my family, having to spend three days away kinda sucks. 

What I am looking forward to: getting home from training and our next appointment of the 26th to get another peak at Bean.

 

Weekly Wisdom: Name... Mattea Abigail! Or Mattie for her nickname :)

Mattea meaning and name origin

Mattea \m(at)-tea\ as a girl's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Mattea is "gift of God". Feminine form of Matthew.

Abigail meaning and name origin

Abigail \a-bi-gail\ as a girl's name is pronounced AB-ih-gayl. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Abigail is "father of exaltation". Biblical: the name of King David's third wife, described as "good in discretion and beautiful in form".

Week 25 &26

 

How far along? 26 weeks 6 days

EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  At my appointment on 2/14/12 I was up 14lbs.

 

Next Ultrasound: Maybe sometime after 30 weeks.

Size of baby: The ticker thing says the size of an eggplant. A chart I looked up says the average fetus at almost 27 weeks is almost 2lbs and about 14.5 inches. Since she already weighed 1lb 11oz almost three weeks ago... I'm betting she weighs over 2 lbs!

Gender: Girl... hmmm.... Maybe we will confirm a name soon! :)

Maternity clothes? Yep... Or really comfy ones :)

Stretch marks: Just the old ones.

Sleep: Well myself and KK have been pretty sick the last few weeks so sleep for awhile was limited to about an hour at a time. KK is now feeling better, wish I could say the same... but we are getting better sleep. Well except for the leg cramps, having to pee and baby girl doing a bogey in my belly at 3am!

Best moment this week: KK is really starting to talk in more sentences and it is amazing the words she knows and the things she says. The other night she had made a mess with her cracker. She was trying to let her daddy know she had made a mess. He told her politely that he didn't care about her mess... KK's reply... "I don't care either daddy!" Too cute :)

Food cravings: Not so much.

Pregnancy Signs: Looking pregnant... from the pic above... I'm going to get huge in the next 12 weeks!

Movement: Yep... she has her calm days and her active days... but if i nudge her just enough she will wiggle for me.

What I miss: So I'm not a big drinker, but for some reason a nice alcoholic beverage sounds good :P

What I am looking forward to: feeling better with this sinus thing and maybe starting to get things together for #2.

 

Weekly Wisdom: Even water can create Heartburn :(   If baby girl were to be born this week without other complications her chance of surival is 90%... good to know :)

Things for Bean :)

Some people have been asking about things that we might need for #2! We have lots of clothes and other things from KK... but there are always things that you need more of or just plan could use. This Amazon registry is just a start... it's ideas... not exact needs and wants. If you plan on getting Bean something here are some ideas...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html/ref=br_ov?ie=UTF8&type=baby&msg=how-others-see-list-info&visitor-view=1

Week 24~ Flexible Girl

We'll start this week with the few shots we got of her. Just like KK before her, most shots the tech couldn't get because there was always a hand or foot or both in the pic! Here you can see her profile on the right of the pic.

Pic of both of her feet together.

Here is a 3D of her leg and foot.

Ummmm... Yeahhh... she's a GIRL!

One profile shot the tech could get... she was moving quite a bit and being quite the diva! :)

How far along? 24weeks 2days

EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  Not sure, will weigh next week at the visit. But think I'm doing pretty good.

 

Next Ultrasound: ?????

Size of baby: She measured in the 61st percentile today... weighing in at 1lb 11ozs.

Gender: Girl :) See pic above.

Maternity clothes? I got a pair of jeans and one pair of work pants last week. I love the fit of the jeans... wish I could wear them everyday!

Stretch marks: Just the old ones.

Sleep: I'd love some if my arms would stop falling asleep after 10 minutes and leg cramps 10x a night...oh and having a cold where you can't breathe. 

Best moment this week: Seeing baby today and that she is still looking good and baking along.

Food cravings: Not so much.

Pregnancy Signs: hmmm... I look pregnant!

Movement: Yep... can see if from the outside which is always a little creepy. :)  

What I miss: Not much this week.

What I am looking forward to: getting rid of mine and KK's colds.

 

Weekly Wisdom: Cheap Kleenx tissue is never good.

Week 20-23~ oops, someone is slacking :)

How far along? 23weeks 0 days

EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  gain of 14lbs... sounds like alot, but I keep reminding myself I lost 40 before getting pregnant so thats not soooo bad, right? :)

Next Ultrasound: 2-14-12

Size of baby:  Papaya

Gender: Girl :)

Maternity clothes? Yeah... I hope they arrive in the mail soon before I start work so I don't show up in my sweats.

Stretch marks: Just the old ones.

Sleep: I'd love some if my arms would stop falling asleep after 10 minutes. 

Best moment this week: Meeting our new OB. He seems much more laid back than Dr. G. Will be interesting to see if thats good or bad. Also KK has been asking to go pee in the potty... ohhh please be potty trained by May KK! :)

Food cravings: Not so much.

Pregnancy Signs: hmmm... I totally look pregnant this time around...

 

Movement: Yep... and she seems to be more of a mover than KK was.

What I miss: Not much this week.

What I am looking forward to: going to work on monday... well maybe looking forward to that. I've loved staying with KK the last few weeks... we'll see what life brings after this one gets here.

Weekly Wisdom:  Lay down and take a break and drink some water if you think you are going into labor! :)  2nd babies feel heavier and cause a lot more discomfort.

19 weeks~ moving along

How far along? 19 weeks 4 days
EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  Unsure this week.

Next Ultrasound: Hopefully will know after our next appointment in February.

Size of baby:  Mango

Gender: Girl :)

Maternity clothes? Yeah... I've got to get me some of those!

Stretch marks:  Just the old ones.

Sleep: Yes please :) I think I'd be sleeping good if it wasn't for the leg cramps and the heartburn.

Best moment this week: Being done with work... 

Food cravings: Not so much this week.

Pregnancy Signs: I've got a belly going already... feel like I look as pregnant now then when I delivered KK. Heartburn has been an issue this week... so bad one night it made my back hurt...uggh!Movement: Yep... but she is still pretty quiet some days.

What I miss:Not much this week.

What I am looking forward to: Getting our move done... Next week this post with come from Hot Springs! :)    

Weekly Wisdom:  Pizza Hut buffett with a slice of apple pie pizza dessert is probably not the best for your blood sugar :P

Week 18~ Hungry Hungry Baby :)

So we had our ultrasound yesterday and got to see ALOT of Bean!!! One of the first things that Bean wanted to show us was that SHE...yes I said SHE... was hungry! She was opening and closing her mouth, sticking her tongue out and licking her placenta... who would have thought placenta tasted good! :) See that big bump thing above her... that's the placenta. So after alot of shots, and measuring and getting her to open her legs... Ultrasound tech Trina said, "I don't see anything wrong with her from an ultrasound prespective." GREAT!!! She was measuring right on time (a few days ahead), heart, kidneys, spine and brain looked good. So it looks as those she is in good shape... and we'll just go with that for now! I will be seeing my new doctor on February 2nd in South Dakota and will see how he wants to continue to monitor this pregnancy. We are happy for a good scan and another little GIRL!!!

How far along? 18 weeks 5 days
EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  Stayed the same from my last appointment on 12/22/11... pretty good for over the holidays! 

Next Ultrasound: Hopefully will know after our next appointment in February.

Size of baby:  Sweet Potato... yummm... sweet potato fries!

Gender: ALL GIRL!!! So my maternal instinct was not that good... maybe I was just hoping for a boy. Over the last week or so though I've been thinking girl... had about three dreams where the baby was a girl!Maternity clothes? Yeah... I've got to get me some of those!

Stretch marks:  Just the old ones.

Sleep: Yes please :)

Best moment this week: Seeing Bean and knowing that she is look'in good! 

Food cravings: Not so much this week.

Pregnancy Signs: Not to many obivious ones... acne, sore boobs and alittle belly.

Movement: Yeppers... I'm pretty sure it's her now :)

What I miss: I guess I never had it, so how can I miss it, but a normal, low stress pregnancy... do they come that way?

What I am looking forward to: Our move. And starting to look forward to seeing KK as a BIG SIS!    

Weekly Wisdom:  Proverbs 3:5-6  New International Version (NIV)

 ⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 
⁶ in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.^[a]

Bean needs a name...

With our upcoming ultrasound on the 4th and hopefully finding out "Beans" sex, we need a little help with names.... give it a vote! :)

http://www.babycenter.com/403_-2-needs-a-name_14978005_410.bc

17 Weeks~ Merry Christmas!

How far along? 17 weeks 4 days
EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  Don't know/ Don't care... today :)

Next Ultrasound: January 4th

Size of baby:  An onion... but hopefully not as stinky. 

Gender: Hopefully we will get a peek on the 4th. Still think boy.

Maternity clothes? Got some JcPenny gift cards for Christmas... so I guess I'll be doing a little on-line shopping after we move.

Stretch marks:  Just the old ones.

Sleep: Been pretty good... sleepy about 9pm and KK has been sleeping good... up around 6:30am.

Best moment this week: KK getting excited over the little things on Christmas.

Food cravings: This week during Christmas I was craving Holiday favorites... green onion and ham roll-ups and peel and eat shrimp!

Pregnancy Signs: Same... with a little added nausea this week... what's with that??? I thought that was over!

Movement: I still say maybe... can't confirm until it is a little more consistent.

What I miss: Not much this week.

What I am looking forward to: Our anniversery this week.   

Weekly Wisdom:  I'm not feeling so smart this week... so no new wisdom :)

16 Weeks~ yummm Avocado

Update~ Had our 16 week OB appointment yesterday.. amid the foot of snow that had fallen that morning. Thanks to Clint for driving his emotional pregnant wife to the Dr. once they said we could not reschedule until January. We talked to the Doc more about the abnormal 1st trimester screening results. He continued to relay that there is only a 2% chance of "Bean" having Down's. He showed us the lab results... as I had expected due to Dr. Goggle... my Hcg was elavated and my Papp-A was low. These two abnormalities in the blood work together with my age gave us the increase risk. Dr. G is cool with his Iphone and pulled up the age related risks in relation to our 1:50 risk. For my age our risk of Trisomy 21 (Down's) is 1:187... or any Trisomy is 1:103. The other Trisomy's 13 and 18 are often uncompatible with life. Our risk of the other Trisomys is like 1:6000. Dr. G offered the Quad Screen blood test, but stated that they would only be testing for the Spina bifida portion of the test. Since with KK's pregnancy this test produced a "positive" result, we declined the blood work. I was unsure if they also screen for other factors of Trisomy 21 in that test, however Dr. G stated that once you have a positve screen in the 1st trimester that they advise against future blood testing later as the results will continue to be off. So we will just be considered "positive" in respect for a neural tube defect... which is fine with me as they will be able to tell at the ultrasound if anything is wrong with "beans" spine. When all is said and done... the High Hcg, the low Papp-A are probably indicators of a placenta issue, pre-term labor or risk of high blood pressure during pregnany. Well... let's see... KK had a placenta issue, I already have High blood pressure and with pre-term labor I'll be checked often through ultrasound already with the other issues. Guess we will just have to see how the ultrasound goes on January 4th. Dr. G did urge us to have it done in Colorado Springs at Children's Hospital... to be honest I think this was a "CYA" thing on his end. The ultrasound tech at the office is awesome so we will just have it there. Dr. G did also say that by having the scan early, 18 weeks as to 22 weeks that some healthy babies have some of the markers that they would be looking for that end up resolving themselves. I am willing to have the ultrasound early and then if things are seen follow up with the new OB in South Dakota in February.  So hears to a great ultrasound on the 4th!! Happy Holidays, Jen :)

 

How far along? 16 weeks 6 days
EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  Not really sure I like going to the Dr. in the afternoon after eating lunch... or dressed in winter attire for the two feet of snow we got... that's the "reason" my weight was up! :)  

Next Ultrasound: January 4th

Size of baby:  An Avocado... and boy does that sound good.

Gender: Hopefully we will get a peek on the 4th.

Maternity clothes? sweats work just as good when you are at home. Guess I can suffer through 8 hours a day in tight pants at work for now :)   

Stretch marks:  Just the old ones.

Sleep: Been falling asleep around 9:30... getting up around 1am... falling back asleep about 2:30am and then up with KK around 6am.

Best moment this week: Dr. G. finding "Beans" heartbeat right off on Thursday... 156 beats per minute.

Food cravings: Saw someone post a recipe for spinich artichoke dip on facebook the other night... Gonna have to make that soon!

Pregnancy Signs: Sore boobs, Zits and all day hunger. Oh and lots of back pain. Also having some Round Ligament Pain... aka for growing uterus.

Movement: Really thinking I'm feel'in the "Bean". Lots of bumps around my belly button, right where Dr. G found the heartbeat yesterday.   
What I miss: Mt. Dew

What I am looking forward to: Ultrasound on January 4th and Christmas.  

Weekly Wisdom:  You really need to be proactive in your own care. Tell the Dr. what you want and when you want it... it's your health and your body.

Week 15~ 10 times a day... peeing that is...

How far along? 15 weeks 5 days
EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  I didn't weigh myself this week... but only three pairs of my pants fit.

Next Ultrasound: Probably not until we get to South Dakota in January at 20-22 weeks.

Size of baby:  An Orange

Gender: I'm really starting to think that I just don't want to know... wouldn't it be good to have one surprise at the end???

Maternity clothes? Yes please :)  

Stretch marks:  Just the old ones.

Sleep: If I didn't have to pee three times during the middle of the night it would be great!

Best moment this week: Using up some of my sick time at work before the move that I won't get paid for.

Food cravings: Saw something on TV last night about Banana Bread and thought... YUMMM!

Pregnancy Signs: Lots of pee... my face is covered in zits (more than normal) and I'm totally growing out and wider.

Movement: Maybe a few bumps here and there.  
What I miss: Nothing really this week.

What I am looking forward to: Appointment with Dr. G next week on the 22nd. 

Weekly Wisdom:  On Dr. Oz yesterday while I was home with KK he had a special about pee and poop... interesting to know what it is suppose to look and smell like... Crass, I know! But when you are pregnant these things are on your mind :)  

Week 14~ the joy of parenthood... worry.

So before I get to the weekly update thingy I want to write about something else. I've debated if I was going to share this on here or really share it with anyone. I don't want to cause undo worry on family and friends. But we got some news last Wednesday from Dr. G that is a little bit concerns regarding the "bean". Eventhough our ultrasound looked good (which by the way is VERY positive), there was something amiss in my bloodwork that came back that "bean" has a 1:50 chance of having Down Syndrome. Now when you see those numbers it does look a little scary... but my normal age related risk is 1:120. The factors that take into account for the ratio is maternal age, ultrasound, bloodwork (specifically testing for HCG and PApp-a), if you are diabetic and your weight. Well with four of those five things against me it is not surprising I guess to see a greater risk. Now you also have to remember that a 1:50 chance also means that there is a 98% chance that everything is fine with "bean"... something that Dr. G related over and over to me that night :) So since we are not interested in terminating this pregnancy for any reason and the risk of having an amino are a 1% risk of miscarriage we have decided to go ahead with further noninvasive screening. This includes more blood work at 16 weeks (which by the way if you remember KK's pregancy gave us a higher probablity that she would have a neuro-tube defect for the same reasons as this "positive" downs screening... testing based on Age, weight, diabetes and bloodwork... she is perfect!) We will also have another advanced level 2 ultrasound between 20 and 22 weeks that will look for other "soft markers" for downs syndromes... things like problems with the heart, kidneys and different measurements of body parts. All these things really won't change the outcome... if "bean" has downs... we'll deal with it! We'll love him/her (I'm still thinking boy by the way) and will do what is necessary to make that birth the best for "bean". Now I have also spent a great deal of time thinking about if I even really want the rest of the testing... but if markers do show downs... it is best to deliver in a facility that can deal with potential problems with heart and kidneys. So that all being said and put out there for the world to read... Do I think "bean" has downs... No, the odds are with us for now. Do I think that we need to have further testing to prepare ourselves... Yes... it is the responsible worrying parent thing to do :) So... be with us in thought and prayer and we'll keep ya updated... but for now I'm going to enjoy my pregancy, stay off of google (which btw is evil) and think of the 98%! Much love, Jen :)

 

How far along? 14 weeks 5 days
EDD: 6/3/12

Weight gain/loss:  +7... lost 2.

Next Ultrasound: Probably not until we get to South Dakota in January at 20-22 weeks.

Size of baby:  Lemon

Gender: Maybe someday we'll know :)

Maternity clothes? Been asking for some for Christmas... fun present huh? :)

Stretch marks:  Just the old ones.

Sleep: Not as tired as previous weeks. But KK has been getting up early and this makes me a little more sleepy during the day. Maybe I need a pillow under my desk!

Best moment this week: Getting pics with KK for Christmas.

Food cravings: Nothing really... kinda back to eating normal.

Pregnancy Signs: The other night I woke up sleeping on my back. I ran my hand across my belly when I was about to roll over. I could totally feel my uterus up by my belly button and it was as hard as a rock. Then I rubbed my hand across it and felt another small bump to the left. I remember when I was pregnant with KK and she was much larger I would feel that. So I rubbed the little "lump" and it disappeared! It was totally "bean" laying there all up high... I said "good morning" :)

Movement: Maybe... but I'm going to wait a couple more weeks to say for sure.  
What I miss: The worry-free-ness of not being pregnant.

What I am looking forward to: Making our move and getting settled into a new home and Church. 

Weekly Wisdom:  Worrying doesn't make it any better :P

Unexpected blessing...

So we had our regular check up yesterday with Dr. G. We went over all my blood sugars and I don't have to take my blood pressure med for now as it is getting too low... yeah!  At the end of the visit we went to find the baby's heartbeat with the doppler.... Nope.  I am only 13 weeks and well...overweight... so it wasn't totally unexcepted... but still a little scary. So since the doppler didn't work we waited for our fabulous ultrasound tech Trina. She got us in and found "Beans" little heart beating away at 148. The blessing in all of it is that the baby was still cooking in there... and Trina was able to get all the measurements needed that she was not able to get last week! So it looks like "Bean" is doing good in there and from the nuchal fold measurement she got most likely doesn't have any chromosomal defects. She also went straight for a sex guess again... dum dum de-dumm... no good guess again!!! The cord was between "Beans" legs, it had its feet up there and from different angles it looked like both sexes! Sooo... guess we will all just be in suspense a while longer. I'm starting to think maybe we should just wait till birth to find out???

Week 13~ Stubborn Child

How far along? 13 weeks 3 days
EDD: 6/3/12... but baby measured six days ahead yesterday

Weight gain/loss:  +9

Next Ultrasound: Dr. G is going to decided if I can have the Anatomy scan at 19 weeks before we move... so maybe second week of January.

Size of baby:  This website I was on said at 13 weeks it is the size of a medium shrimp

Gender: Who knows....  Had another shot at seeing yesterday, but with the cord between the legs and different looks from different angles... it is still a mystery!!  Maybe we should just not find out at all??

Maternity clothes? I think I need to start looking.

Stretch marks:  Just the old ones.

Sleep: Maybe a little less tried, but still exhausted!

Best moment this week: Getting to see "Bean" again unexpectedly yesterday.

Food cravings: A lot of the same as with KK... Cheese, cereal, meat.

Pregnancy Signs: Not too many left... except being tired.

Movement: Don't think so... except some belly tightness every once in a while. 
What I miss: Found something I don't have to miss in this pregnancy... Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks... They now have sugar free peppermint and mocha... yummmm!

What I am looking forward to: Lunch :)

Weekly Wisdom:  So at our appointment yesterday Dr. G could not find the baby's heartbeat with the doppler thingy... his wisdom to me and his med student as he noticed both of us starting to get nervous during the process... "Jen knows not to freak out until I start to freak out." Oh how I will miss Dr. G :(