Pregnancy Log - 17 Weeks & Christmas

Christmas Eve, with the Bean

How far along? 17 weeks, as of Christmas Day
How big is baby? The size of a turnip, or about 5 oz.
Total weight gain/loss:  + 8 pounds  
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: OY. Traveling + other beds + sleeping with the Bean = not much sleep. Looking forward to making it up this long weekend back at home.
Best moment this week: There have been so many good moments this Christmas week. Through it all, I've enjoyed watching the Bean interact with her new toys and her beloved family members. She has so much love to share, and I've been so proud, observing her give thanks for all that she received. 
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Movement: Still a roly poly in there. I feel the most movement in the evening, after dinner and before bed. 
Food cravings: Still with the strombolis and subs. Chocolate is also awesome.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  I'm doing pretty well on this front now.  
Other symptoms: Still riridiculously emotional. 
Have you started to show yet: Yes. Definite bump in progress.
Gender prediction: Boy? 
Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Normal. 
Wedding rings on or off? On. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, to the point that I cry. 
Weekly Wisdom: Savor each moment.
Milestones: This morning I had my first "high five" from the roly poly one. I was laying in the tub rubbing my belly and I received a real genuine kick to my hand. So exciting!

Good morning from the Belly

16 weeks, 2 days

Pregnancy Log - 16 Weeks

16 Weeks - SIXTEEN WEEKS! How am I already here? Before I know it, I'll be marking the halfway point to welcoming our new little babe. Wow. Sorry to have missed my post last week. I almost missed this one, but told myself that I owed my self the 20 minutes to sit and write and not worry about anything related to tying up loose ends at work, Christmas preparations, potty training, ailing grandparents, and the "fact" that there just doesn't seem to be quite enough of me to make it all happen. I really try very hard to live moment to moment in my life, taking in each one, but this holiday season, I've had a tough time doing that. I think a lot of it is related to the fact that I've been so tired. It's not a convenient time of year to have your body to tell you it needs a nap every single day. So with that emotional backdrop, I give you this week's log:

How far along? 16 weeks, 1 day
How big is baby? The size of an avocado - hey, that's getting to be sizable!
Total weight gain/loss:  + 7 pounds 
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: This week I've slept remarkably well, until last night. I woke up for a potty break and my to-do list started to play in my head. Grrrr...
Best moment this week: Bean is such a sweet person. The other night we were reading about friends, and I asked her who her best friend is. Without hesitation she replied, "My mom." My hormonal self melted right then and there.
Have you told family and friends: Yes, though some coworkers are still giving me quizzical looks.
Movement: Not a lot so far. This baby seems to be a roller, rather than a kicker so far. Time will tell.
Food cravings: Italian subs, Stromboli, anything with italian meats and cheeses all melted together. This cracks me up because when I was pregnant with Lily, my #1 food aversion was lunch meat. Cold lunch meat still is this time, but not if it's all warm and gooey and awesome!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  We've graduated from queasy and sick to just burpy.
Other symptoms: I'm riridiculously emotional. I cried reading the Grinch to Lily the other night.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. Definite bump in progress.
Gender prediction: Boy? Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Normal. 
Wedding rings on or off? On. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody - crying easily.
Weekly Wisdom: I need to learn to give myself a break. I'm stressing over so many things that don't need to happen (baking, Christmas outings, crafts, work things that can wait a week). My darling family doesn't care whether they all happen. They'll appreciate them if they do; they'll just be happy to be with me if they don't.
Milestones: Bean's been sleeping in, and starting to realize she's tired in the morning if she doesn't stay in bed the first time at night. I don't count on this realization to change her behavior, but it's a step.

Pregnancy Log: Week 14

14 weeks! "Where's the baby?"

 

 

 

How far along? 14 weeks
How big is baby? The size of a lemon!
Total weight gain/loss:  + 5 pounds 
Maternity clothes? Yes. 
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: This past weekend was the first that I did not take a nap. Sleeping well in general, with the only interruptions being the potty breaks and the toddler.
Best moment this week: We just got our hot water heater fixed after 2 months of half function. The hot shower afterward was divine.
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Movement: A few flutters that I *think* were the baby. Looking forward to more definitive movements soon!
Food cravings: salad with goat cheese and cranberries. yummmmm.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still some evening queasiness. Hints that it will subside soon.
Other symptoms: Nesting!!! (a good sign that energy is going to be returning soon)
Have you started to show yet: Yes, though a lot of people still don't notice.
Gender prediction: I keep thinking boy. We've decided not to find out this time, so it'll be an exciting surprise!
Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? Normal. 
Wedding rings on or off? On. 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Mellow.
Weekly Wisdom: Seems like all of my "wisdom" is about patience. This week it's about having patience with my own body. I can't be superwoman all the time. And it's OK to sit down and rest.
Milestones: Just the morning the Bean asked to wear undies at her Gram's today. She's turning a corner, I think (I hope!), with the potty.