Monday, January 25, 2010

Update - 20 weeks


Rather than going thru the survey I'll just do an update tonight; as I have gotten quite a bit behind as of late.

Two weeks ago I had my U/S - Bryan came with; and we really enjoyed it. We got to see the babe move around quite a bit; and baby is growing great - everything is fine. They did say that the placenta is laying low; so I will get to have another U/S around 32 weeks to make sure that it has moved up and is out of the way.

The week that followed was extremely crazy. I was able to stay home on Wednesday b/c I was not feeling good; then on Thursday I worked until nearly midnight - worked late on Friday, I also had to go up to the office on Saturday; and worked at home some on Sunday. I started spotting some at work on Saturday and it freaked me out; the Dr on call said not to worry too much, just keep my feet up and relax for the weekend. I decided to go to the Dr on Monday and see what she thought; I also wanted to talk about the stress that work has induced. She was able to reduce my work hours; but not put me on bedrest which actually works better; b/c if I was on bedrest for a week or so, and then had to return to work at the same schedule as before it would be a cycle that would continue to repeat itself. So, I am on 1/2 days for two weeks, and then I'll return to a more full schedule, but no overtime.

After working 1/2 days for a week I feel 10000% better!!!

As for the baby - I'm starting to feel the baby kick; and everytime it does I just smile, this is soo enjoyable knowing that a life is growing inside me.

I'm pretty much solely wearing maternity clothes, I can wear some clothes that are normal, but after sitting at a desk for awhile it puts too much pressure on my belly. My weight has basically stayed the same, I haven't gained any weight; am still down about 8 pounds from the start of my pregnancy.

I am thrilled that I've made it thru the first half of my pregnancy; I am excited to see what the next 20 weeks holds.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

17 Weeks

Getting out of the habit of blogging is too easy. We were out of town for the holidays and I missed a week. Anyway, are home now, and getting back to work, etc.


How far along? 17 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: Still down 6 lbs from pre-pregnancy weight,.

Maternity clothes? Some, I got some maternity clothes for Christmas; it was a great gift. I got some maternity jeans, and I wore them some over the trip. I haven't worn the pants to work yet; but I think it's coming. I can technically fit in my normal clothes; but it's just getting uncomfortable around my belly.

Stretch marks? No - not sure if I would notice if I got any new ones anyway - but I'll keep y'all updated :)

Sleep: Sleeping very well, get up about once at night to go to the bathroom, but no real change in my sleeping habits.

Best moment this week: I think I felt the baby move earlier today. I'm not sure yet - but I think maybe...

Movement: maybe but...not sure

Food cravings/aversions: not really - still loving that salsa

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: nothing

What I am looking forward to: My appointment next Monday - which also includes my U/S. Plus, I'm going to meet a friend for lunch that I haven't seen in several years, I'm really excited about that as well.

Weekly Wisdom: just relax - enjoy the pregnancy

Milestones: made it 17 weeks - I'm doing wonderfully... it's great :)

Symptoms: None really, I'm doing well, feeling great - it's pretty amazing actually