::Baby G Take 2:: Week 16

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 4 lbs. (haven't checked since the doctor)

Maternity clothes? Yes!

Stretch marks? Not yet!  Started applying lotion today!

Symptoms: Heartburn is back in full force, had some lower back pain which is bringing back memories. Also some nausea here and there.

Sleep: This week has been great. Henley's been in our bed but at this point I'm just letting it go...just like Elsa.

Best moment this week: I think we've nailed down the name!

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. 

Miss anything? Not really.

Movement: Nothing yet, at the elective U/S we were told that I have anterior placenta which means the placenta is between the baby and my skin so it could take longer to feel it. I have this last time too and I felt Henley at 20 weeks.

Food cravings: No cravings really

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chick-fil-a didn't sit very well yesterday which is so sad, I love Chick-fil-a

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: Waiting until the anatomy scan in October

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In 

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy overall

Looking forward to: Moving forward with the nursery. I think we have decided on a theme/color scheme. I love it!

::Baby G Take 2:: Week 15

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 4 lbs. and I read something that said about now I should have gained about 5 at this point, yay! I'm better off than I thought!

Maternity clothes? Yes!

Stretch marks? Not yet!  Started applying lotion today!

Symptoms: My appetite has changed a little lately, I kind of feel less starving and wanting more light meals. I think a little bit of the adversion is back but no nausea. Oh yeah...can't forget the heartburn :-(

Sleep: Better. Last week I had pulled a muscle in my neck and that's finally better. Henley's sleeping is not much better but hopefully we are getting there!

Best moment this week: We went to an elective ultrasound on Saturday and we now know the sex! 

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. 

Miss anything? Not really.

Movement: Nothing yet although I thought I felt something last night in bed but when I came to, I realized it was just Henley's foot!

Food cravings: No cravings really

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: I'm guessing girl. We had our ultrasound and I'm going to keep in a secret for a little while. I want to get the anatomy scan done in a few weeks to confirm. Then I'll definitely share the news!

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In but still stretched from last time. Henley was actually playing with it this weekend, so funny!

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy overall

Exercise: None this week. :-(  I think I should just remove this line!

Looking forward to: Picking a name and starting on the nursery!

::Baby G Take 2:: Week 14

Technically 14 Weeks a few days ago, I'm a little behind

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 4 lbs. A little piece of me is nervous as this time with Henley I had only gained 0.5 lb. I'm going to try and be mellow about it and just let it be. 

Maternity clothes? Mostly, they are so comfy!

Stretch marks? Not yet! 

Symptoms: No nausea this weekend which is totally exciting and I've been eating like normal. I pulled something in my neck while sleeping on Saturday and literally couldn't move in bed. I'm not sure if it was due to the Snoogle or if it was because Henley was in our bed. It's feeling much better but still pretty sore when I move it certain ways

Sleep: Mediocre, I need Henley to start staying in her bed but the task of making that happen just seems daunting!

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat yesterday

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. 

Miss anything? Not really, I splurged on some coke this week, yummy!

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings: No cravings really

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: I'm guessing girl. We have an ultrasound on Saturday!

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In but still stretched from last time. Henley was actually playing with it this weekend, so funny!

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy overall

Exercise: None this week. :-(  I've talked with hubs about getting bikes, I think that will be fun with Henley and the new baby.

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender and being able to start the nursery! (same as last week!)

::Baby G Take 2:: Week 13

How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs. (Haven't checked from last doctors appt but I go on the 8th so I'll find out soon)

Maternity clothes? Yep! I am still able to wear non-maternity shirts but sometimes they don't hide the elastic waistband all that well. 

Stretch marks? Not yet! I haven't started applying lotion but think I need to start. I got them last time towards the end and didn't even realize it until she was out. But I have a new brand of lotion that will hopefully help this time around.

Symptoms: This week was pretty good. I had a few minor bouts of heartburn and nausea but nothing too bad. My breasts are hurting for the first time this pregnancy which is a little strange since that is typically a first sign of pregnancy. I have had some minor back pain also.

Sleep: Getting better. I got a Snoogle pillow last weekend and it has helped with the back pain during the night. I used this pillow with Henley and it's seriously amazing!

Best moment this week: Not pregnancy related but Henley has been saying sentences this week and it's so exciting!

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. 

Miss anything? I've missed the ability to drink something other than water and milk!

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings: I craved some tuna casserole and hubs made a pretty good recipe of it. Just like last pregnancy I am loving baking.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specifically.

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: I'm guessing girl. I made an appointment for a gender ultrasound for Sept 13th, I'll be 15 weeks. I cannot wait to find out!

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In but still stretched from last time. 

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy but a little stressed this week about Henley's sleeping habits (or lack there of) but it's getting better!

Exercise: None this week. :-(

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender and being able to start the nursery!

::Baby G Take 2:: Week 12

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs. (Haven't checked from last week)

Maternity clothes? Yep!

Stretch marks? Not yet! I haven't started applying lotion but think I need to start

Symptoms: Heart burn is back. I am so sad about this. I really thought it wouldn't start until later. I also had a migraine this week, hoping this isn't a "thing" with this pregnancy. I was super lucky with Henley and didn't get any with her. 

Sleep: Pretty good although Henley has been having troubles and not falling asleep on her own. Once she's out she's usually ok, it's just getting there.

Best moment this week: Spending time with Henley in the pool, also seeing her talk to my belly. I'm not really sure how much she understands but either way it's cute!

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. 

Miss anything? I started to miss sushi this week but hubs and I had an awesome lunch date of Friday and I ate some cooked rolls and gyoza (my fave!)

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings: This week I didn't really have any specific cravings other than sushi.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specifically

Have you started to show yet: Yes this bump is out of control on the growth!

Gender: I'm guessing girl. Find out hopefully in 8 weeks

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In but still stretched from last time. 

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy the majority of the time

Exercise: None this week. Ugh I need to do something!

Looking forward to: End of the first trimester. Cannot wait to enter the glorious second trimester, minimal sickness but not too big and uncomfortable. 

::Baby G Take 2:: Week 11

I"m making a pledge to do my best to keep up with these pictures and blog posts. I love looking back and reading Henley's and I know I will regret it if I don't. With that being said, let's jump right in with my first pregnancy update for Baby G #2!

How far along? 11 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs.  (yes already!)

Maternity clothes? Yep! This time around I am much less interested in squeezing in my normal clothes. I caved at 9 weeks and started wearing maternity pants. Maybe it's because I now know how amazingly comfortable they are!

Stretch marks? Not yet! Last time I never realized I had them on my belly until Henley was out.

Symptoms: Majority of the nausea is gone, I've just had a few waves of it here and there. I'm still pretty exhausted by the end of the day and I am peeing a TON! I forgot how often pregnant women pee! 

Sleep: SO good. Henley has been sleeping through the night for about two months and I'm actually (finally) sleeping too!

Best moment this week: Seeing the baby on the ultrasound on Monday. We went to the doctor for our New OB appointment. This is the appointment we discuss payment plans, all of out decisions regarding the baby and delivery, and do all of the bloodwork. We also had an ultrasound and the baby was moving! This was our second ultrasound----nothing better than seeing the baby is ok!

Have you told family and friends: Yes everyone knows. It's been impossible not to tell with this belly!

Miss anything? Not yet, too early to really miss anything.

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings: Tons---Southern comfort food, Mashed Potatoes

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specifically

Have you started to show yet: Yes its crazy how different my bump is this time around. It's like my body is saying---no worries! I got this.

Gender: I'm guessing girl. The heartbeat is very similar to what Henley's was. I know that's a wivestale but that's all I have to go off on at the moment. 

Labor Signs: None. 

Belly Button in or out? In but still stretched from last time. 

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody: Happy the majority of the time

Exercise: None this week. I've been wanting to get back into something light a few times a week. I need to just do it!

Looking forward to: End of the first trimester. Cannot wait to enter the glorious second trimester, minimal sickness but not too big and uncomfortable. 

 Have a great weekend all and can't wait to share this journey with you all again!

Mere :-)

::Baby G Take 2:: Here we go again!

Well, here we are again! Baby G take two. We started trying in June and are blessed to say we got pregnant in the first month! I took a test June 28th and it is definitely positive. I am so, so excited and nervous all at the same time.

Henley will be 3 months past her 2 year birthday when I am due. I know she will be an amazing big sister, I'm just so anxious about how this all will work. How will she handle it? How will I handle it?

I've seen the doctor twice and everything looks great so far! Due date is 03/07/14. Hope you are ready for tons of baby updates (praying I have time to keep up with it!!)