20 Weeks 1 day

How far along: 20 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Down 1 pounds from the pre-pregnancy weight.

Maternity clothes: Yep

Stretch marks: On my tummy.

Sleep: Starting to readjust my normal sleeping position

Best moment of this week: Dan's father to be day!!!

Movement: I am feeling it here and there now

Food cravings: Digging the fruit, and Salt and Vinegar Chips

Food aversions: Mongs Chip Dip and Wendy's chicken sandwich

Gender: I will tell you tomorrow!!!

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Nothing really, I am loving being pregnant!

What I am looking forward to: Tomorrow, finding out what our sweet little baby is!!

Weekly Wisdom: People are going to have their opinions, let them slide

Milestones: Halfway through the pregnancy!!!

19 Weeks!!

How far along: 19 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Down 3 pounds from the pre-pregnancy weight.

Maternity clothes: Yep

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: Besides waking up all the time to pee, I have been sleeping well

Best moment of this week: Feeling what I think is movement!!!

Movement: I think I am feeling some movement. Not sure but I think so

Food cravings: Digging the fruit, and Salt and Vinegar Chips

Food aversions: Mongs Chip Dip and Wendy's chicken sandwich

Gender: I really don't know but I really can't wait to find out!!

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Nothing really, I am loving being pregnant!

What I am looking forward to: The big ultrasound June 26th!!! 1 week and 2 days!

Weekly Wisdom: People are going to have their opinions, let them slide

Milestones: Being 1 week away from the half way mark!!!

18 Weeks!!

Another week down!! Moving closer to the big day!!! I need to write a post other than the weekly updates.

How far along: 18 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Down 2 pounds from the pre-pregnancy weight.

Maternity clothes: Yep, the pants are still a little itsy bitsy big but my regular pants are two tight. I'll deal

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: I have been sleeping better at night

Best moment of this week: Being that much closer to find out if we have a Sophie or Logan

Movement: The baby is moving like crazy!!!!! Can't wait to feel it.

Food cravings: Digging the fruit, however everything under the sun sounds good

Food aversions: Mongs Chip Dip and Wendy's chicken sandwich

Gender: I really don't know but I really can't wait to find out!!

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Nothing really, I am loving being pregnant!

What I am looking forward to: The big ultrasound June 26th!!! 2 more weeks!

Weekly Wisdom: The stork doesn't bring the baby, it has to come out somehow!!! (I just realized this week this baby has to come out of you know where)

Milestones: Does frequent panic attacks about labor count as a milestone?

17 Weeks and 2 days!!

So yeah, this is a few days late. This week has been insane. TGIF that's for sure! This week was a pretty exciting one. Scheduling our big ultrasound, hearing the heartbeat for the first time on the doppler, being able to eat again, getting my first batch of maternity cloths in!! Pretty exciting stuff!!

How far along: 17 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Monday I was down another pound at the doctors office. Today, I was even with my pre-pregnancy weight. How does that happen??

Maternity clothes: Easing into them. Wore my capris for the first time today.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: I have not been able to nap during the day and have been super tired at night. Although I am waking up a million times a night to blow my nose and pee.

Best moment of this week: Finally hearing the heartbeat on the doppler and scheduling the big ultrasound!!

Movement: The baby is moving like crazy!!!!! Can't wait to feel it.

Food cravings: Everything!!! My appetite it back full swing!!

Food aversions: Mongs Chip Dip and Wendy's chicken sandwich

Gender: I really don't know but I really can't wait to find out!!

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: After this week being able to enjoy an adult beverage

What I am looking forward to: The big ultrasound June 26th!!! 3 more weeks!

Weekly Wisdom: Don't worry so much!!!

Milestones: Hearing the heartbeat on the doppler

16 Weeks!!

How far along: 16 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Down 3.5 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet. I have started a shopping bag at oldnavy.com though. Coming soon!!

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: I have not been as tired during the day but I have been sleeping wonderfully at night

Best moment of this week: Having a 4 day work week and seeing family we haven't seen since being pregnant

Movement: The baby is moving like crazy!!!!! Can't wait to feel it.

Food cravings: I have been eating tons of watermelon and freaking loving every.single.minute of it.

Food aversions: Mongs Chip Dip

Gender: I really don't know but I really can't wait to find out!!

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Again, with the nice weather I am realizing I am going to miss fruity drinks by the pool

What I am looking forward to: Our appointment on Monday!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Don't freaking worry and stress so much!!!

Milestones: 4 months baby!!!

15 Weeks!!

We made it to 15 weeks now! 5 more weeks til we can find out what the little one is. This is going to be a long wait. The end of June baby, which stinks because it is making me wish one month of summer away. I love summer. I am ready for swimming, walks, ice cream and everything else that comes with this gorgeous weather. Our baby is now the size of an apple. It is so amazing to think how developed this miracle is at only 15 weeks.

How far along: 15 weeks

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

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: I have not been napping as much.

Best moment of this week: Seeing Jess and Vance in DC!!

Movement: The baby is moving like crazy!!!!! Can't wait to feel it.

Food cravings: Really nothing

Food aversions: Same old

Gender: I really don't know

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Pepsi

What I am looking forward to: Feeling the baby move

Weekly Wisdom: Don't freaking worry and stress so much!!!

Milestones: 15 weeks baby!!

14 Weeks!!!

14 weeks, only 26 to go!! This week was pretty uneventful. Not to much to report, not much change from last week.



How far along: 14 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Down 5 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: I have not been napping as much.

Best moment this week: Mother's Day!!

Movement: The baby is moving like crazy!!!!! Can't wait to feel it.

Food cravings: Still Watermelon

Food aversions: Same old

Gender: I really don't know

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: I want a fricken Pepsi

What I am looking forward to: Feeling the baby move

Weekly Wisdom: Don't freaking worry and stress so much!!!

Milestones: None really this week so I will say making it to 14 weeks.

13 Weeks!!

13 weeks baby!!! I know I have said this a million times but I am amazed how fast this pregnancy is going. I am done with the 1st trimester, HOLY MAC!!!! We are 7 mere weeks away of finding out if we are having a son or a daughter. This has been an amazing experience, filled with a roller coaster of emotions. Mostly happy, ecstatic, excited, overjoyed but we have also had moments of worry, panic, and fear. I love this little one more and more every day and am truly blessed to have this experience.


How far along: 13 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Down 4 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight

Maternity clothes: Nope, not yet.

Stretch marks: No new ones.

Sleep: Still one of my best friends. I have been in bed between 8-10 every night

Best moment this week: Seeing our sweet little baby move on Monday

Movement: The baby is moving like crazy!!!!! Can't wait to hear it.

Food cravings: Still Watermelon, and I have been eating a ton of cereal

Food aversions: Tomato Soup and toasted cheese sammiches and Toby's wedgie, all of those ended in a bad way

Gender: I am thinking girl

Labor Signs: Nope, thank God

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: My husband, he has been stuck for 2 days in Nashville with a broken airplane.

What I am looking forward to: Feeling the baby move

Weekly Wisdom: Don't freaking worry and stress so much!!!

Milestones: Getting out of the 1st tri!!!!

Appointment Update

We had our 12 and a half week appt. today. They took us back weighed me, (down 3lbs total from my pre-pregnancy weight) checked my pee, blood pressure all looked well. Then the Dr. came in and tried to find the heartbeat. He was unsuccessful and joked that we for sure have a girl, nice and stubborn. He said he wanted us to go upstairs for an ultrasound to make sure everything is okay then come down and talked to him. I immediately got worried and started tearing up. Dan, is the optimistic one out of the two of us and tried to talk me up. By the time we got upstairs in the waiting room I was a wreck. I was in tears and worried sick. They called us back and as soon as she put the wand on my belly the baby jumped up. We have one active baby. It would not hold still to save it's life. So cute, seeing it move and kick around. It is amazing how much it has grown in 4 weeks since our last ultrasound. The baby put my mind at ease and the heartbeat was 167 bpm. Whew, we can relax a little bit.

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!!!

So Far So Good!

Well, tomorrow marks 8 weeks for us. So far, I have been feeling better than I expected to. Just extremely sleepy and my bewbies hurt. Other than that, smooth sailing. I will say the past few days I have been having waves of nausea and have felt the need to worship the porcelain God a time or two, but nothing really to write home about.

Saturday night we purchased our first big baby purchase!! We bought our Travel System and I hate to brag but we got one heckofa good deal!!! We took a trip up to Erie with my parents and dined at the Olive Garden (which I have been craving since January) then headed over to Babies R Us. We had a 15% off coupon for Travel Systems!! Bonus! We also had Verizon rebates from getting our new cell phones. Double Bonus. Dan also decided that he wanted to use his birthday money towards the baby (which was really sweet of him) and after we added all that in we got a $250 value for...drum roll please......$5.49 out of our pocket!!!! Wahoo!!! We got the Graco Quattro Tour Travel System - Nouvelle Pattern. And yes, it is already put together.

Baby Bedding

I was at my parents house tonight looking at the Pottery Barn Kids magazine and I found our girls bedding. I thought it was cute but not over the top. Once I decided it was the one I looked to see what it was called so I could look it up online and show Dan and guess what it's called? Sophie, which is our pick for a girl!!! It is pictured above. If it is a boy we are of course going with an airplane theme and have not yet narrowed the choices down. There are three that we really like. Since I can't figure out how to put the pictures where I want them it is above the girls bedding.