Monday, January 27, 2014
13
How far along? 13 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out at my next appointment on Friday.
Maternity clothes? While I still can fit into my dress pants and jeans, they are getting uncomfortably tight. Last week, I wore my first pair of black maternity dress pants, and it felt like I was wearing yoga pants all day! I don't know if I'll ever wear regular pants again! I've also been using the belly band and that's worked pretty well so far.
Stretch marks? No
Symptoms: Exhaustion. Today's newest symptom is a headache. I've been pounding water, tried drinking a bit of coke, but it isn't going away. If it's still around tomorrow, I'll try Tylenol.
Sleep: Still waking up once a night to pee. I try to sleep off the feeling of pressure on my bladder, but inevitably, my need to urinate wins, and then I spend a good 30 minutes trying to go back to sleep. It's also getting more uncomfortable to bring my knees up to my chest while in the fetal position.
Best moment this week: Telling some more of our friends about the baby on Saturday, and on Sunday at book club :)
Have you told family and friends: We're telling more and more! Wednesday night will probably be our big reveal. Or we might wait until Friday after the NT scan.
Miss Anything? Today? A pain free head.
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: I'm starting to want sweets. I'm still highly susceptible to food advertisements.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Hot pastas are not my thing.
Have you started to show yet: I notice a difference, but everyone else probably thinks I'm just getting fat.
Baby is a: ??
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still pretty happy.
Looking forward to: NT scan on Friday!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Of the furry variety...
So, I know this blog is mostly going to be about the bean growing in my uterus, but I figure that since I don't really keep up with the other blogs I started (and abandoned), I should include some cute things about our furry Lorenz family members.
Right now, I am relaxing on our new glider in the living room. Lucy is currently downstairs with Luke, and Kale is upstairs with me. Kale has this adorable new habit of sleeping on pillows, so when I looked over at the couch, I fully expected to see him drooling all over the throw pillows. Nope. Instead I find that he has pushed all the pillows off the couch, and is curled up on the sweater and scarf I threw over there. Usually he just does this with our bathrobes if we leave them out, but it's cute to see that he loves cuddling with things that smell like us.
Right now, I am relaxing on our new glider in the living room. Lucy is currently downstairs with Luke, and Kale is upstairs with me. Kale has this adorable new habit of sleeping on pillows, so when I looked over at the couch, I fully expected to see him drooling all over the throw pillows. Nope. Instead I find that he has pushed all the pillows off the couch, and is curled up on the sweater and scarf I threw over there. Usually he just does this with our bathrobes if we leave them out, but it's cute to see that he loves cuddling with things that smell like us.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Magic #12!
12 is kind of a magical number in pregnancy. No, it doesn't mean that something couldn't still go wrong, BUT the changes of miscarriage go waaaaay down as I move into Trimester 2. To Luke, week 12 is the number to get to during pregnancy. The first real milestone. There is some debate on whether you are in Tri 1 or Tri 2 at 12 weeks (some say Trimester 2 doesn't begin until 13 weeks), but either way, I'm thrilled to be here.
Now, on to the bump update (I feel like I ballooned out this week... probably wasn't drinking enough water today when I took this picture):
How far along? 12 weeks!!
Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 3 lbs since my last appointment.
Maternity clothes? Okay. I'll fess up... I purchased my first pair of maternity dress pants this weekend. I can still squeeze into my normal dress pants, but by the end of the day, they waist band is digging into my bloaty muffin top. So, I bit the bullet and bought one pair. I plan to try them out tomorrow.
Stretch marks? No
Symptoms: Tired! I also wake up to pee at least once a night, and it can be hard for me to fall back to sleep after I've made the trek to the bathroom.
Sleep: Can't seem to sleep in past 7:30am, but I am conked out by 9pm each night.
Best moment this week: THE HEARTBEAT! Sometimes I think I dreamed it. Also, we bought our first baby-related item: A leather glider recliner! We aren't fans of your traditional nursery/baby glider, so we picked up this bad boy at Costco this weekend-
Have you told family and friends: I got outed at happy hour on Friday. I had quietly ordered a virgin margarita, but when the waitress came by, she announced my drink rather loudly. My coworkers picked up on it right away. I think we'll actually make our big announcement after this upcoming weekend.
Miss Anything? Energy.
Movement: Just gas (though sometimes I pretend it's the baby)
Food cravings: Cold foods (Pasta salad, fruit, juice), PB&J with potato chips
Anything making you queasy or sick: Some meats, the idea of a burger makes me gaggy.
Have you started to show yet: My bloat is getting out of control. I can feel my uterus starting to stick out from behind my pubic bone though!
Baby is a: ??
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, and mildly moody.
Looking forward to: Telling our friends at the Scandia house this weekend, letting my parents spill the beans, seeing the ultrasound on 1/31.
Now, on to the bump update (I feel like I ballooned out this week... probably wasn't drinking enough water today when I took this picture):
Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 3 lbs since my last appointment.
Maternity clothes? Okay. I'll fess up... I purchased my first pair of maternity dress pants this weekend. I can still squeeze into my normal dress pants, but by the end of the day, they waist band is digging into my bloaty muffin top. So, I bit the bullet and bought one pair. I plan to try them out tomorrow.
Stretch marks? No
Symptoms: Tired! I also wake up to pee at least once a night, and it can be hard for me to fall back to sleep after I've made the trek to the bathroom.
Sleep: Can't seem to sleep in past 7:30am, but I am conked out by 9pm each night.
Best moment this week: THE HEARTBEAT! Sometimes I think I dreamed it. Also, we bought our first baby-related item: A leather glider recliner! We aren't fans of your traditional nursery/baby glider, so we picked up this bad boy at Costco this weekend-
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| It's like sitting on a gliding/rocking cloud! |
Have you told family and friends: I got outed at happy hour on Friday. I had quietly ordered a virgin margarita, but when the waitress came by, she announced my drink rather loudly. My coworkers picked up on it right away. I think we'll actually make our big announcement after this upcoming weekend.
Miss Anything? Energy.
Movement: Just gas (though sometimes I pretend it's the baby)
Food cravings: Cold foods (Pasta salad, fruit, juice), PB&J with potato chips
Anything making you queasy or sick: Some meats, the idea of a burger makes me gaggy.
Have you started to show yet: My bloat is getting out of control. I can feel my uterus starting to stick out from behind my pubic bone though!
Baby is a: ??
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, and mildly moody.
Looking forward to: Telling our friends at the Scandia house this weekend, letting my parents spill the beans, seeing the ultrasound on 1/31.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Possible Announcement Picture?
I was playing around today, and created this. I'm not sure if this is the picture, but I might spend some time tomorrow taking pics of the dogs to use for our FB announcement picture. Anyway, here is my first attempt!
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thump Thump!
We have a heartbeat!!!!!
I can't even express what a relief it was to hear the sweet sound of our baby's heart. On Wednesday, January 15th, I had convinced myself that the OB wasn't going to be able to find it, so when I started to hear that rapid "thump thump" sound, I thought that maybe it was my pulse she had picked up. It wasn't until she said, "That's your baby" that it really sunk in. It was great to have Luke in the room to hear it with me.
It amazing how much more confident I feel in this pregnancy now. I have a lime sized baby in my womb, and I can't wait for it to keep growing! NT scan is in two weeks (1/31), and then we actually get to see our little one on the big screen. I am still just in a bit of disbelief that there really is something growing in me.
I can't even express what a relief it was to hear the sweet sound of our baby's heart. On Wednesday, January 15th, I had convinced myself that the OB wasn't going to be able to find it, so when I started to hear that rapid "thump thump" sound, I thought that maybe it was my pulse she had picked up. It wasn't until she said, "That's your baby" that it really sunk in. It was great to have Luke in the room to hear it with me.
It amazing how much more confident I feel in this pregnancy now. I have a lime sized baby in my womb, and I can't wait for it to keep growing! NT scan is in two weeks (1/31), and then we actually get to see our little one on the big screen. I am still just in a bit of disbelief that there really is something growing in me.
Monday, January 13, 2014
11!
We've made it another week. I'm happy to be hanging out at week 11, and I'm starting to get a little anxious about Wednesday's OB appointment. I really, really hope that they find a heartbeat...
Anyway, enough worrying for now. Time for the weekly bump pic and update!
How far along? 11 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Still not sure.
Maternity clothes? Still holding out. I've been getting by with loose sweaters and flowing dresses with tights. I hope that I can wait until partway through 2nd tri!
Stretch marks? No
Symptoms: Still exhausted and feel sick at night. My boobs are still very tender, and I have round ligament pain every once and awhile.
Sleep: I usually wake up about once a night, but lately, I've been waking up about 30 minutes before my alarm goes off. Maybe someday I'll make productive use of that time, but for now, I spend it cuddling with the closest dog.
Best moment this week: Being able to chat with Mary about symptoms, and her experiences when we went shopping this past weekend.
Have you told family and friends: Haven't told any more people than last week. Hopefully we'll be out to our larger circle of friends in a couple of weeks, and then FB official/make this blog public Feb. 1st!
Miss Anything? Not having such a large spare tire around my center.
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: I still want mostly cold food. Fruits, pickles, smoothies. I am highly influenced by commercials and ads though...
Anything making you queasy or sick: I tried to eat chicken ravioli, but couldn't stomach it.
Have you started to show yet: Still just bloat, but I think I am a teensy bigger than last week when I compare the pictures.
Baby is a: ??
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still pretty happy most of the time. I can just become irritable rather quickly.
Looking forward to: My appointment this week!
Lastly, I am adding this final picture. I've just been feeling fat lately, so when I actually felt like I looked cute today, I had to document it!
Anyway, enough worrying for now. Time for the weekly bump pic and update!
How far along? 11 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Still not sure.
Maternity clothes? Still holding out. I've been getting by with loose sweaters and flowing dresses with tights. I hope that I can wait until partway through 2nd tri!
Stretch marks? No
Symptoms: Still exhausted and feel sick at night. My boobs are still very tender, and I have round ligament pain every once and awhile.
Sleep: I usually wake up about once a night, but lately, I've been waking up about 30 minutes before my alarm goes off. Maybe someday I'll make productive use of that time, but for now, I spend it cuddling with the closest dog.
Best moment this week: Being able to chat with Mary about symptoms, and her experiences when we went shopping this past weekend.
Have you told family and friends: Haven't told any more people than last week. Hopefully we'll be out to our larger circle of friends in a couple of weeks, and then FB official/make this blog public Feb. 1st!
Miss Anything? Not having such a large spare tire around my center.
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: I still want mostly cold food. Fruits, pickles, smoothies. I am highly influenced by commercials and ads though...
Anything making you queasy or sick: I tried to eat chicken ravioli, but couldn't stomach it.
Have you started to show yet: Still just bloat, but I think I am a teensy bigger than last week when I compare the pictures.
Baby is a: ??
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still pretty happy most of the time. I can just become irritable rather quickly.
Looking forward to: My appointment this week!
Lastly, I am adding this final picture. I've just been feeling fat lately, so when I actually felt like I looked cute today, I had to document it!
Monday, January 6, 2014
10 weeks
I suppose it's about time that I start taking my bump progression pictures so that I have them to look back upon. The first time around, I was SO excited to get started that I waited about a week before taking them. This time, I didn't want to feel like I was jinxing myself by starting, so I waited. And waited. I had intended on starting at 8 weeks, but then I got nervous and decided to wait some more.
Anyway, I've made it to 10 weeks today without any complications or need to see the doctor. I have gone through my early pregnancy class at the OB office (I miscarried the weekend before during my first pregnancy), so I'm glad to have made it past that milestone.
How far along? 10 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I haven't kept track yet. When I was weighed at the doctors at 9w1d, I was at 174lbs.
Maternity clothes? Not yet. My pants are starting to feel tight by the end of the day, so I purchased a belly band to use with my work clothes.
Stretch marks? No
Symptoms: Exhaustion, Peeing all the time, extreme thirst, very tender chesticles, nauseous at night, stretching feeling in my uterus, some round ligament pain, food aversions.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty well still, but if I am woken up in the middle of the night, it's hard for me to go back to sleep. I get night sweats every once and awhile if I have too many layers on.
Best moment this week: Making it to 10 weeks!
Have you told family and friends: We have told my family, Luke's family, Bill & Mary, and a handful of my girlfriends
Miss Anything? Not feeling like I constantly need to be snacking, or else I feel like I am going to puke.
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: No hardcore cravings yet, but all I really want to eat lately are smoothies, ice cold juice, and pickles (I know, I'm a walking pregnancy stereotype with the pickles).
Anything making you queasy or sick: I need to constantly have something in my stomach. The smell of eggnog made me feel sick, and some hot meals aren't settling my stomach.
Have you started to show yet: Just bloat, though I am starting to be able to feel my growing uterus when I bend over!
Baby is a: ??
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time, but I can get frustrated/crabby pretty quick. My patience is running low.
Looking forward to: First OB appointment next week!
Anyway, I've made it to 10 weeks today without any complications or need to see the doctor. I have gone through my early pregnancy class at the OB office (I miscarried the weekend before during my first pregnancy), so I'm glad to have made it past that milestone.
How far along? 10 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I haven't kept track yet. When I was weighed at the doctors at 9w1d, I was at 174lbs.
Maternity clothes? Not yet. My pants are starting to feel tight by the end of the day, so I purchased a belly band to use with my work clothes.
Stretch marks? No
Symptoms: Exhaustion, Peeing all the time, extreme thirst, very tender chesticles, nauseous at night, stretching feeling in my uterus, some round ligament pain, food aversions.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty well still, but if I am woken up in the middle of the night, it's hard for me to go back to sleep. I get night sweats every once and awhile if I have too many layers on.
Best moment this week: Making it to 10 weeks!
Have you told family and friends: We have told my family, Luke's family, Bill & Mary, and a handful of my girlfriends
Miss Anything? Not feeling like I constantly need to be snacking, or else I feel like I am going to puke.
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: No hardcore cravings yet, but all I really want to eat lately are smoothies, ice cold juice, and pickles (I know, I'm a walking pregnancy stereotype with the pickles).
Anything making you queasy or sick: I need to constantly have something in my stomach. The smell of eggnog made me feel sick, and some hot meals aren't settling my stomach.
Have you started to show yet: Just bloat, though I am starting to be able to feel my growing uterus when I bend over!
Baby is a: ??
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time, but I can get frustrated/crabby pretty quick. My patience is running low.
Looking forward to: First OB appointment next week!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Spilling the Beans
This pregnancy is feeling more and more real with each passing week. Over the holidays, we shared our news with Luke's family, my family, and our best friends, Bill and Mary. While Luke was hesitant to want to share anything with anyone before 12 weeks, I told him that I needed my support networks in place, should we be forced to experience another loss. Plus, with it being Christmas time, I figured that there wouldn't be a better time to have our families all together to announce our pregnancy.
For this announcement, I found a couple snowman ornaments with round bellies. Using a sharpie marker, I wrote "Baby" at the top of the belly with an arrow pointing down, and wrote "August 2014" at the bottom of the ornament.
I wrapped each of them up in boxes and Christmas paper, and added them to our gift piles.
On Christmas Eve, Luke's dad opened the gift, and while he was confused at first, eventually the group understood what was being announced and they all jumped in to congratulate us. On Christmas morning, my mom was the one who opened the ornament, and she got it right away. I managed to sneak a video of her opening the announcement.
On the Saturday after Christmas, we headed up to Bill and Marys' home and exchanged Christmas gifts. Their son, Luke, was born on August 2, 2013, so just before we left, we told them that we had another gift for Luke, but it wouldn't be here until his birthday. Then we explained that his birthday present was going to be a best friend. I am really glad that they already have a kid, so that we have friends who will understand and be there to give advice since they have been there, done that!
All in all, it's a bit of a relief not having to hide this secret from everyone, especially the people we see and love the most. It is kind of scary because now that news is out in the open, and we'd have to un-tell if something happens, but these are the people who will be there for us no matter what. I am looking forward to spilling the beans to our other close friends after 12 weeks, and we've heard a heart beat (hopefully in the next 2 weeks!).
For this announcement, I found a couple snowman ornaments with round bellies. Using a sharpie marker, I wrote "Baby" at the top of the belly with an arrow pointing down, and wrote "August 2014" at the bottom of the ornament.
On Christmas Eve, Luke's dad opened the gift, and while he was confused at first, eventually the group understood what was being announced and they all jumped in to congratulate us. On Christmas morning, my mom was the one who opened the ornament, and she got it right away. I managed to sneak a video of her opening the announcement.
On the Saturday after Christmas, we headed up to Bill and Marys' home and exchanged Christmas gifts. Their son, Luke, was born on August 2, 2013, so just before we left, we told them that we had another gift for Luke, but it wouldn't be here until his birthday. Then we explained that his birthday present was going to be a best friend. I am really glad that they already have a kid, so that we have friends who will understand and be there to give advice since they have been there, done that!
All in all, it's a bit of a relief not having to hide this secret from everyone, especially the people we see and love the most. It is kind of scary because now that news is out in the open, and we'd have to un-tell if something happens, but these are the people who will be there for us no matter what. I am looking forward to spilling the beans to our other close friends after 12 weeks, and we've heard a heart beat (hopefully in the next 2 weeks!).
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