12 Weeks!!!

Another week down. Our little one has grown into a lime size little thing and is moving like crazy. Can't wait till I can feel it. The only down fall this week is this awful chest cold. I have had my share of illness this year. I have had several colds, a 4 day flu and now this.

How far along: 12 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Down 1 pound from my pre-pregnancy weight

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: A nap is next on the list

Best moment this week: Will be tonight after my last final!!!

Movement: The baby is moving like crazy, I just can't feel it

Food cravings: Still Watermelon, wish I could taste though

Food aversions: None this week. I was even able to eat chicken on Sunday

Gender: I back to not having a clue

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Being able to breath without coughing

What I am looking forward to: May 4th, next doctor appt.

Weekly Wisdom: Sometimes you have to give into the SAFE medicines.

Milestones: Almost out of the 1st tri.

Spring Makes Me Giddy!!!!

This weekend is a picture perfect weekend. I am writing this blog on my back porch enjoying this morning of 70 degree weather. There is just something about the first true nice weekend that makes me really happy. All my worries are set aside and a very relaxed, calming feeling moves in. I start thinking about what the summer will bring. Bonfires, long walks with Dan, going to the park and hanging out, Sundays swimming at my parents then grilling out for dinner, going to Freedom Falls. It also makes me think back to the last summer and I am reminded of the awesome picnic Dan and I had at two-mile, we had lunch, took a walk around the lake then took a nap under some willow trees. I also think back to the countless summers at Henry's Bend. Sitting on the LaVerdes river front playing cards, volleyball, and my favorite pastime floating down the river.(until last year when this wonderful trip down the Allegheny gave me 4 days in a hospital, but it sure was a wonderful, relaxing day) I think of baseball games, and playing release in high school (until we started dating and this just turned into a go hide and make out game, who am I kidding, that's when it got fun) Certain old school songs come to mind and I have dug out old CD's to listen to and enjoy. All these memories of being care free overwhelm me but in a good way. Sort of makes me stop to breath and take it all in.

Right now I am also super excited for next year, to be able to start all these new memories with our child. I am sitting here thinking next year, I will have a 5 month old to share a beautiful Saturday with, what will we do? Will we take a walk to the park (even though baby Welms will be so young) or will we just play outside in the grass. As it gets warmer, will we spend our Saturdays swimming at Grandma's house? Either way, I can't wait.

What are the people in Texas thinking about this day? Is it the same as every other day for them? Living in a state where you get to experience the four seasons makes me truly appreciate the start of spring, summer and fall. Not so much winter, but without it I think I would take the nice weather for granted.


Enjoy this wonderful weekend!!!

11 Weeks (and 1 day)

A day late and a dollar short seems to be my theme these days. Oh well, better late than never. Our little fig is growing like mad!!!

How far along: 11 weeks! (and 1 day)

Total weight gain/loss: Down 2 pounds from last week

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: Just woke up from a mid-day 4 hour nap....opps I should have been working on my paper

Best moment this week: Not baby related but classes are officially over!!!

Movement: The baby is moving like crazy, I just can't feel it

Food cravings: Watermelon like crazy. I bought some pre-cut stuff at WalMart on Sunday, it was all I could think about till I was sitting down to eat it like it was my job...lol. (after doing this survey I may venture out for some more)

Food aversions: I managed to choke down half of a Wendy's chicken sandwich the other day before running to the bathroom (I am seeing a theme with chicken)

Gender: I am starting to lean towards girl, everyone and their opinions are convincing me

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Fruity drinks. Not sure I will make it without a few strawberry daiquiri's this summer, virgin of course!!

What I am looking forward to: May 4th, next doctor appt.

Weekly Wisdom: Don't freak when you can't hear the heartbeat at 10weeks5days. It is normal.

Milestones: Almost out of the 1st tri. only a few weeks to go!!

10 Week Appointment

We had our 10 week appointment today. It was okay. I am down a pound, everything looked good. He tried to find the heartbeat and couldn't. Dr. H didn't seem worried and calmed us by saying that 50% of the time you can't find it until 12 weeks. That did make me feel a little better but of course my heart dropped into the pit of my stomach. Instead of waiting for a month to go by he is having us come back in 2 weeks from today May 4th to try again. Which is awesome. I am so glad I don't have to wait 3o more days to make sure all is well with the little monkey.

When he came in he asked if we had a hunch what sex the baby is. I said that we didn't have a clue yet but our families and friends all say girl. He said after he was unable to find the heartbeat that the baby being stubborn cements the thought that it is a girl. That and the baby is hiding.

So now, we wait.

Hodge Podge

Well, it has been awhile since I have blogged something other than the weekly updates. So here goes.

Nothing really has been happening with us other than growing a baby. The only thing really new is the semester is coming to an end here in a week and a half and my last day at my night job is Tuesday (YAY)

We are kicking off the wedding season this weekend. Our friends Lauren and Adam are taking the plunge tomorrow. It will be a great wedding and a wonderful time. Congrats Lauren and Adam. We will be 1 down 4 to go for the summer.

So far pregnancy has been good to me. I think the big guy is letting me off easy for the past 2 years we just went through trying. I have only thrown up 3 times so far and as long as I keep food in my belly we are good to go. I have had lots of cramping and my lower back and hips have been hurting but other than that we are good to go!!! (So far) It does seem like my baby has attitude already every time I have been talking about how great I feel I find myself running to the bathroom. My kid is like "Haha mom, I'll show you"

10 Weeks!!!

10 weeks, holy mac!! This is flying by so far.


How far along: 10 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Up 1 pound, thank you Easter candy.

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: Ugh, yes please.

Best moment this week: Not baby related but having 2 classes cancelled was pretty great!!

Movement: Won't feel it for awhile.

Food cravings: None this week!!

Food aversions: The smell of chicken fajitas was enough to make me sick this week.

Gender: Everyone says it is a girl but I am still not sure.

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Pepsi

What I am looking forward to: Monday, our next appointment

Weekly Wisdom: Just to relax a little bit.

Milestones: 10 weeks is a pretty great milestone!!

9 Weeks!!

We made it through another week!! So far, this has been my favorite week. I love being pregnant so far. The queeziness, puking and cramping are not as bad as I ever anticipated. I am so blessed with an awesome pregnancy so far.

How far along: 9 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Holding strong!

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: Have not had a full night in awhile, waking up 3-4 times to pee!!

Best moment this week: Hearing the precious little heart beat and seeing it flicker away on the screen. Awesome!!!

Movement: Won't feel it for awhile.

Food cravings: None this week!!

Food aversions: The smell of canned chicken the daycare used for lunch was enough to make me sick!!!

Gender: Still don't know

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: A full night of sleep!!

What I am looking forward to: Our next appt. on the 20th!!

Weekly Wisdom: Now that we have heard the heartbeat we can relax a little more and I can enjoy being pregnant.

Milestones: Seeing our little one and hearing that heartbeat of 164 beats per minute was pretty amazing. Also, being able to share that moment with Dan was more than I could ever have asked for. Yes, we both cried!!

First Ultrasound

We had our first ultrasound yesterday. I must say going into it we were very, very nervous. Once I was tummy up on the table, I could finally breath. It was awesome. Seeing the little heart beating on the screen then getting to hear it. AMAZING. Who says that there isn't a human in there?!? Sure, right now s/he looks like a little peanut. I am measuring right on track 8.5 weeks. Dan and I both cried when we saw the little one, then again when we heard the heartbeat. I am so glad he was able to come and have this experience. It really makes this real for us now. The heartbeat was 164 beats per minute. What a blessing. One of the greatest days we will ever have!

8 Weeks!!!

Made it another week!!!! YAY! The morning sickness kicked in today. Great. It is amazing that as soon as you puke you feel so much better.


How far along: 8 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Holding strong!

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: I would love some!!

Best moment this week: Buying our Travel System

Movement: Won't feel it for awhile.

Food cravings: Mashed Potato's!!

Food aversions: My cereal didn't agree with me this morning until I threw up, then it was the best thing in the world.

Gender: Not a clue

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: A full night of sleep!!

What I am looking forward to: Our ultrasound on Monday

Weekly Wisdom: You were stupid for wishing you would puke your guts out. Now that it is happening it is not pleasant.

Milestones: Making our first big baby purchase was lots of fun!!!