29 Weeks

How Far Along: 29 Weeks 2 Days

How Big is Baby: Size of a Butternut Squash and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighing in between  2.5 to 3.8 pounds

 

 

Weight Gain: So I really haven't gotten on the scales since my last Doctor's visit over two weeks ago.   I was kinda dreading it...23 lbs so not to bad.  

Sleep: After having a week off and then going back to work sleep came easier, still having issues with my legs at night wanting to jump around and then having to go to bathroom 14 million times.   This little booger is camped out SOOO low it isn't even funny!!!

Best moment this week: I celebrated my 31st birthday Sunday....well Friday, Saturday and Sunday and enjoyed a wonderful weekend just hanging out and playing.   Jeremy also arranged a surprise dinner with the family after I thought everyone was not going to make it!!!  He and Amelia picked out a beautiful David Yurman pearl ring to match my necklace and FABULOUS pink hat for the beach!

 

Food Cravings: Back to cold water and Gatorade.   Cannot get enough of it.

Foods I Can't Stand: Still not fond of any type of seafood

Movement: Baby Hutch has been getting the hiccups alot here lately...Jeremy was able to feel them the other night, along with the rolling and punching/kicking this booger is doing.   This kiddo is super active in the morning and early evening....

What I miss:  I laughed and told Jeremy I think I finally realized I was pregnant last week. Things have started to get difficult, like putting on shoes and bending over,  the

uncomfortable sleeping positions, and heartburn ( I keep tums in my desk drawer and my students just laugh at me when I take them) and I officially was busted waddling the other day!!!

What I am looking forward to: Ready for it to be warm enough for the pool....look out this sexy body is getting in a bathing suit!!!  HA!!! 

Milestones: Still able to run...if that is what you want to call.  Yes... I consider this a milestone.  Lugging 23 extra pounds on a 3 mile run has its challenges.

Working on My Fitness: My Week consisted of walking 3-4 miles 4 days with the family, and then my birthday present to myself was a 5K run Saturday.   I ran almost all of it...it had a few large hills and I walked two of them.   Finished it in 31:20 and 6th in my age group.   Woohoo!!!

 

 

Other updates:  Went back to the Dr on Monday.  I don't think I will ever schedule an appointment that late in the day again.   My brain was fried after being at school all day.   Forgot to ask the heart beat...but it was beating strong.   Did not get a platelet count, but found out a few more details.   As of last appointment I was at 100K.  They will do levels in two weeks.   The magic number is 75K.   The anesthesiologists do not like to do a spinal or epidural once they get below 75K.  However, if they do go below that I will be able to take a steroid treatment to bust them up (and more than likely my ass too) but that will not occur until closer to delivery.   If the platelets go below 75K and do not come up with the treatment I will have to do general anesthesia with a c-section.   I asked and there is nothing I can eat, drink, do/not do to keep them from dropping.  So please say a prayer that they stay above or around 75k.

27 Weeks

How Far Along: 27 Weeks 6 Days

How Big is Baby: The size of an cauliflower or roughly weighing in at 1.5 - 2.2 lbs and about 13.6-14.8 inches long

 

 

Weight Gain: Didn't get on the scales this week.  To busy moving and playing....see what the verdict is next week.

 

 

Sleep: Seriously do I have to do here....most night this past week were great.  However, Thursday night Amelia woke up wet at 2:30 got in the bed with us because her sheets where soaked.  I COULD NOT go back to sleep.  At 5:30 I finally went back to bed and fell asleep.   We had painters coming that morning so I was up at 7:45.  To say I was fire breathing two headed dragon was an understatement.   Friday night was any better.  I was EXHAUSTED!!!  Got in the the bed and could not get comfortable.  My legs would itch, I would have to pee....I did not go to sleep until after 1:00.  Had to get up early to go to the St. Paddy's Day 5k.   I took a power nap middle of the day.   Last night I crashed and feel much better today

Best moment this week: Spring Break....so I had the entire week off and Amelia and I played and played.  We also moved Amelia to her new big girl room and she was so excited.  

Food Cravings: nothing really

Foods I Can't Stand: anything that smells fishy

Movement: Still jumping and moving around.  Little joker has been as active as Amelia and I have this week!!!

What I miss:  Good cold beer!!! With all this nice weather...sitting on porch and drinking a frosty beverages would hit the spot!

What I am looking forward to: Starting on the nursery.  I have found some fabric that I like.   It is always a challenge to make it neutral...but still fun!  And hitting the final stretch....I start the third trimester tomorrow!

Milestones: Start the third trimester tomorrow....really this pregnancy is flying by!!!

Working on My Fitness: Being off this week and the weather gave me a chance to really get outside!!!  Took Sunday off, Monday and Tuesday ran with Amelia in the stroller.   Walked with Jeremy on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and finished up yesterday with the St. Paddy's Day 5k Run.   Completed it in 32 minutes....amazing the difference in 3 weeks...its getting tough to lug this belly and body around!

24 Weeks

My photos this week.....self portraits!! I really should go into photography!?!?  I though about taking it before I ran today so see I really do have real clothes and fix my hair.

I have cleaned the mirror since the last one....give me credit somewhere.

Confused.....                                                                               Goof Ball....

How Far Along: 24 Weeks 3 Days

How Big is Baby: The size of a Grapefruit or roughly 10.5 inches long and weighing in at 12.7 oz. or a 1lbs and 1/2

Weight Gain: 15 lbs....banished all those evil Valentine's Day candy! 

Maternity clothes: I am going to officially retire this one....beside running and lounge clothes, I am all in "Big Mama" clothes

Sleep: Better....the body pillow is my friend, or the red man in the bed, and I have been sleeping with it.  It helps so much. 

Best moment this week: Getting to see Amelia play with some cousins from out of state and the amount of movement the lil' booger is doing!

Food Cravings: Apples are the food of choice this week.

Foods I Can't Stand: Nothing in Particular

Movement: So enjoying all the movements this week.  I can feel rolls, jabs, and serious punches and kicks.  Baby definitely has a pattern and I can feel he/she all over my belly.  It never gets old.

What I miss:Tying my shoes with ease....

What I am looking forward to: Have a birthday party for my cousin this weekend.  "Rowdy Redneck" is the theme....anyone guess what I am going as???  Barefoot and Preggo!!!

Milestones: People are realizing that I am pregnant and haven't just gained a few pounds.  One of the ladies who works in the cafeteria noticed the other day!  However, they will now make sure the preggo lady doesn't starve!!!

Working on My Fitness: Ran a 5K Saturday in the rain (it started raining about 1/2 mile in) and it was one of the best runs I have had in a while.  Finished it in 30:30...a 9:50 pace!!!  Took Sunday off, waddled through three miserable miles Monday then walked 1 1/2 with Jeremy.  I pushed the turd nugget in the stroller today and got 40 minutes in. 

Growth Spurt

So some major growing has been taking place around here in the last 4 weeks.  It always amazes me what the human body can do while pregnant....the stretching mostly.  Seriously, these are my weekly photos from the past four weeks.  I don;t have one from week 24 yet, but it is even better and bigger!!!

19 Weeks

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22 Weeks

Two Three baby

How Far Along: 23 Weeks 4 Days

How Big is Baby: The size of a Pomegranate or roughly 10.5 inches long and weighing in at 12.7 oz. or a 1lbs and 1/2

Weight Gain: 14 lbs...See what had happen was.... Okay Valentine's days is not my best Holiday.  Conversation Hearts, Cookies, Strawberry Cake, Cupcakes, Candy....seriously not kind to my big ol' behind (more on that later)

Maternity clothes: Regular clothes officially retired....bring it on comfy maternity clothes.

Sleep: I slept through the night last night....however I think I might have peed a gallon this morning (TMI???)  Don't be fooled....I really am still taking short naps between potty breaks.

Best moment this week: Amelia has been cracking us up with quotes related to the baby and pregnancy...

"Momma, when I get big I want a big booty!!! oh and a big back and toes too...."

"The baby just pooped, I need to change it's diaper!"  Then looks in my belly button

"Momma, your belly is big...when I am a momma, I want a big belly"

I really could go on and on......

Food Cravings: Water...but its giving me heartburn....nice.

Foods I Can't Stand: Nothing in Particular

Movement: All the time.  Jeremy has been able to feel the kicks and Amelia too, but I am not sure she quite understood.  With all this movement comes the issue of my sciatic nerve.  I had problems with it last time, but it seems to be hitting earlier and a little more intense this time.  I will have to lay on my side and ice if it gets to bad.   I can just be walking and freeze or just have my leg kinda give out.   Its like a "hitch in my giddy up"  and not the least be fun.

What I miss: Nothing really.  Enjoying the moment.

What I am looking forward to: Have a busy few weeks ahead with several parties for birthdays and weddings as well as a wedding.  Also this time of year is one of my favorite. 

Milestones: Not having to do with the pregnancy, but a HUGE milestone at our house!!!  Amelia is completely potty trained!!! She is pooping in the potty like a big girl!!!  Doesn't sound like much....but no more nasty butt!!!

Working on My Fitness: Still chugging on with the running.  Pace is decreasing as I grow.  Average anywhere from 2-4 miles a day.  Also walking on days I do not run with Jeremy and Amelia.   So keeping up my 4-5 days a week exercise routine. 

22 Weeks

Another weekly installment...sorry to be boring with updates, but I need some way to document this pregnancy...and this is keeping me pretty accountable. 

How Far Along: 22 Weeks

How Big is Baby: The size of a spaghetti squash or a papaya.  Little Booger is weighing in at just over 1lbs. 

Weight Gain: 12 lbs...and expanding.  I seem to be growing by the minute!!! 

Maternity clothes:  HAHAHAHA!!! A few tops still fit, only my running gear is not maternity, but it is up sized.

Sleep:  Oh!!! You mean those short naps I take at night in between pee breaks??? 

Best moment this week: Finishing the 15K and enjoying a nice relaxing weekend at the beach with the family.   See post below!!!

Food Cravings: I don't want anything to eat...I can barely breathe, much less put any food in there!!!

Foods I Can't Stand: Food in general right now....I kinda feel like a Thanksgiving Turkey

Movement: This kiddo is a karate chopper just like Amelia.  I think we have another mover and shaker on out hands

What I miss:  Right at this moment, feeling like I ate a newborn instead of growing one....and an entire cake!!!  I even felt full this morning when I woke up...before I ate breakfast.   I know I am growing....but HOLY COW...no pun intended

What I am looking forward to: I have a Doctor's appointment this week, so those are always fun.  Curious to see how my platelet situation is doing.

Milestones:  umm....I think I got past beer belly stage...I finally look preggo and feel it too!!!

Working on My Fitness: Completed the 15k (9.3 miles) on Saturday in 1 hour 40 minutes.  It was a beautiful run.  Had a great 4 mile run early in the week and walked several days.  Got a good walk in today.  Going to order some preggo running gear (support belt, running skirt/tennis skirt) this week!!!

If Weeks Were an Age....I Could Have a Beer Now!!!

How Far Along: 21 Weeks 3 Days

How Big is Baby: Roughly the size of a B-A-N-A-N-A (and now you are singing Gwen Stephani) and weighs in at an estimated 11 oz...growth spurt!!!

Weight Gain: umm..11 lbs.  Told you guys I felt like I grew a lot last week.  I guess my weight took a few days to catch up.  I really do feel like the belly grew over night all last weekend.  The pic below somewhat does justice...and I promise I do get dressed to go to work and wear make-up and nice clothes!!!

Maternity clothes:  Mostly all I am wearing.  Got a few tights and pants that I will wear the belly band with, but it gets annoying.  Maternity is so much more comfy

Sleep:  A little better this week.  Still tossing and turning and trying to find "the spot" that is cozy!

Best moment this week: Amelia wants to "feel" the baby and "see" the baby...She keeps trying to look through my belly button. (Keeping looking....that thing goes clear to my backbone!) She is also fascinated with when she was in my belly and the maternity pics of when I was pregnant with her.

Food Cravings: Edy's Real Fruit Popsicles....only 25 calories!!! Delicious!!!

Foods I Can't Stand: Nothing in particular.

Movement: More frequent and in a pattern.  I occasionally can see the movements.

What I miss:  Putting my shoes on with ease...oh the days!!!  Did I mention slip on shoes were the best invention EVER!

What I am looking forward to: Doing a 15K that I have always wanted to do this weekend at the beach...just hope the weather holds out!!!

Milestones:  Just chugging along.

Working on My Fitness: Continuing with my running.  Starting to do every other day running and walking on the days I don't run.   Did a 5k Saturday....had a preggo PR!!!  29 minutes!!!  Which surprised me.  We ran across the spillway and the wind was brutal one way and pushed the other.   Still maintaining my mileage of 3 - 4 miles a day until my body tells me otherwise.

19 Weeks

How Far Along:

19 Weeks 3 Days

How Big is Baby:

Size of the Average Mango

Average size: 6.0 inches, 8.5 oz, however at the ultrasound baby was weighing in at 9oz...

Weight Gain:

 8  lbs

Maternity clothes:

A few here and there.  Just depends on the day and how the tummy is feeling.  Went shopping for some new jeans, but didn't see any I liked or wanted to try.  

Sleep:

Still propping up at the beginning, but sleeping much better.  It is marvelous!!!

 

Best moment this week:

Having an extra day off to spend with the family and going to see Beauty and the Beast with Amelia.   We stayed until her popcorn ran out!

 

Food Cravings:

Nothing in general. 

 

Foods I Can't Stand: Deer Meat makes me want to VOMIT...end of story.

Movement:

Really picking up the pace.  Moving lots in the late evening when I sit down/slow down.  I can feel a knot where baby is which is really neat. 

What I miss:

My favorite pair of jeans.....they were retired this past week.

 

What I am looking forward to:

Just enjoying day to day.

Milestones:

Almost half way!!!

Working on My Fitness:

Last week I ran Sunday, Monday and Tuesday...it was freezing Wednesday - Friday and then I did a 10k on Saturday.  I walked with a friend who is preggo on Sunday and we did almost 5 miles in a little over an hour.  My calves want to explode....someone explain that one.   Then ran on Monday a miserable 2 miles.