29 weeks

 

Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been so so busy. Work is crazy and then every weekend we have plans until like mid November.

So how about a picture update??

27 weeks at Race for a Cure with my Mom

28 weeks at my side of the family baby shower with my little Sister

When F came to pick me up at baby shower

Last night in the nursery, my glider came in! Love it!

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure that we do every year was absolute torture this year. It was so freaking HOT. My hands started swelling immediately and I couldn't get my wedding ring off. That has never happened to me before. LOL

My 1st baby shower with my side of the family (women shower) was amazing! Baby girl got so much stuff. I really couldn't believe it. When F came to pick me up he was worried about fitting it all in the car. We managed to get it all in with strategic packing though. :)

Everything has been going smoothly pretty much.

My appts are now bi-weekly. WHAT!!

At my 28 week appt last week my OB really really upset me.

First off my weight gain has been very consistent at about 4-5 pounds a month. Which is a lot. I am aware. My weight has steadily been going up in that pattern so I am not sure why she just now felt the need to mention something and I don't appreciate the manner that she did it. Whatever, I am emotional.

So she told me that my weight is borderline excessive and that leads to a higher risk of c-section. Fuck off, lady. I am not pigging out shoving cookies and ice cream in my mouth. I try to stay active and walk in the evenings.

Then she tells me that if I want to induce I should go ahead and schedule it now because "that time of year inductions book up really fast and they only take so many". Again, fuck off lady. Why would I want to schedule an induction for no medical reason? I told her no thanks. If I need to induce for a medical reason then fine, no problem. But I am not going to schedule one for pure convenience.

So yea, I left that appt bawling my eyes out.

I will update soon with nursery progress. I am trying to get her stuff organized and I am waiting on some curtains to be delivered. I plan to get a lot done this weekend since my mom is coming over to help me. We will do some crafts for her room and shopping.

Oh and I can't wait to update with all the gifts people made for baby girl that I got at the shower. They all made me cry. 


How far along? 29w5d


Weight: 139

Stretchmarks: Not from this pregnancy.

Sleep: I can sleep anytime I just wake up a million times to pee and reposition my self. I feel like a roly poly every time I have to get out of bed.

Best moment last week: My first baby shower.

Movement: Yep, active lil girl in there! She goes crazy. My belly starts looking really deformed as she moves around. I am starting to feel more rolling and sliding.

Food cravings/aversions: No.

Sex: GIRL!

Belly Button: In and very flat. Sometimes when she is moving like crazy she pushes it out. That really freaks me out. I really hope my belly button does not pop out. I am not sure why I am so weirded out by it.

What I miss: Bending over normally and not feeling fat. Oh and sleeping though the night without having to wake up to pee.

What am I looking forward to? I am looking forward to quality time with my mom this Saturday while F attends the UFC fights. F's birthday Tuesday. His family's co-ed baby shower next weekend.

Milestones: I am in third tri now!! Crazy.

25 weeks

I'm back and with lots of pictures. :) This post will probably be all over the place.

We went on our Gestation Vacation to Destin, FL. We both had never been and we had a great time! It was nice to get away and relax. Here is our trip in pictures. We went to the beach and/or pool every day.

24 weeks

I ordered sheets from Pottery Barn, they are pink and navy and were on sale. SCORE. I also ordered the matching quilt with her name on it just because it was such a great deal. And a navy diaper caddy for her dresser.

diaper caddy and sheets

We put together her stroller/carseat and rock n' play. It is all in her closet. Her room now has a crib in it!! Ahh, so real.


craigslist dresser





crib with personalized quilt

I promise her furniture colors match even though it does not appear that way in the pictures. :) I am still not set on where I want her crib and dresser. It is a pretty small room so I don't have that many options.

I also ordered a Perry Mackin diaper bag while on sale on My Habit. I am so excited to get it and will post pictures when I do. It should be here Wednesday.

I also went to Hobby Lobby and Garden Ridge this weekend. At Garden Ridge I scored a lamp for $10 that I LOVE, it is aqua. At Hobby Lobby I got some coral and aqua wall accent hooks. I really like them and they were like $6 each. They are patterned and antique looking. My crazy crafty Aunt yelled at me and told me I am not aloud to buy anything else until after my Shower on the 12th. LOL I know the will make stuff for my shower that will match baby girl's nursery.

24w6d, but I will use as my 25 week picture ;)

How far along? 25w

Weight: 135

Stretchmarks: Not from this pregnancy.

Sleep: I fall asleep easily but everything wakes me up.

Best moment last week: Putting together her crib.

Movement: Yep, active lil girl in there!

Food cravings/aversions: Grilled chicken sandwiches, cookies, and jalepeños (fresh).

Sex: GIRL!

Belly Button: In but stretching and getting flat.

What I miss: Nothing.

What am I looking forward to? We have a lot coming up. My 1st shower is on October 12th, F's birthday October 22nd, 2nd shower October 26th, The Battle of the Piney Woods game on November 2nd. I feel like time is really about to start flying by even though it already has really.

Milestones: last week 24 weeks, viability.

21 weeks & nursery inspiration

So I finally settled on a nursery color scheme. I am in love with the colors below. We are painting the walls a light grey this weekend. I have been searching Etsy like crazy for sheets and wall prints. I have found some crib sheets I like on there but I am not sold. I may just do grey print sheets and only coral/aqua accents in the decor. I will do navy curtains like the picture. I found some prints on Etsy that I love for the walls. I just need to pick which ones I want and order them. This weekend I purchased wooden letters of her name. I plan to paint those coral and incorporate navy and aqua into them as well.

Our nursery furniture will be espresso color. F was not into the white idea. We bought a dresser/changing table off of Craigslist. All we will need is the crib and I really want an upholstered glider. Similar to the one pictured. Geez, those things are pricey.

How far along? 21w2d
Weight: 129-130
Stretchmarks: Not from this pregnancy.
Sleep: I fall asleep easily but everything wakes me up.
Best moment last week: F and I feeling her move from the outside. Plus, deciding on a name.
Movement: YES, all the time. I LOVE it.
Food cravings/aversions: Grilled chicken sandwiches and sweets.
Sex: Baby girl.
Belly Button: In.
What I miss: Nothing.
What am I looking forward to? Non baby related-Painting the nursery this weekend and my little sisters birthday.
Milestones: Feeling baby girl move from the outside.

20 weeks- GIRL!

Hello!! Last week was busy and I didn't get a chance to post. I included my bump picture from last week. Looks smaller at 19 than 18. lol I felt movement for the first time last week on Wednesday. I think I felt like someone was "thumping" me from the inside or like little nudges. So exciting. On Friday at the anatomy scan we found out we are having a little GIRL!! She looked perfect and was moving all over. I was 19w4d at the ultrasound and she measured 18w6d. I included my favorite picture of her below. :)

How far along? 20w1d
Weight: 128 this morning. :(
Symptoms: Same ol stuff. Tired and peeing all the time.
Maternity clothes: Oh yes.
Stretch marks: Not from this pregnancy.
Sleep: Constantly interrupted with bathroom breaks. At least I can fall back asleep easily.
Best moment last week: Seeing baby girl move all around on the u/s.
Movement: YES! I was 90% sure I felt kicks last Wednesday at 19w2d. I was feeling them all morning. I felt them again Thursday and all Friday morning while I was waiting for the Anatomy Scan. The scan confirmed that what I was feeling was definitely movement. I could see her and feel her at the same time which was such a neat experience.
Food cravings/aversions: I want everything spicy.
Sex: GIRL!!!!!!
Belly Button: In.
What I miss? Nothing really.
What am I looking forward to? I am not sure. I may pay for an elective u/s because I won't get anymore through my OB. I think that sucks.
Milestones: Half baked and movement!!

18 weeks

How far along? 18w2d
Weight: 126 this morning.
Symptoms: I just cant get enough sleep.
Maternity clothes: That's all I wear.
Stretch marks? Only the ones I came into this pregnancy with.
Sleep? I need more.
Best moment last week? Non baby related. Picking up F from the airport and then going to the Weenie Roast Concert the next day.
Movement? I'm not sure. I am feeling things but I don't know if it is the babe. It does not feel like popcorn popping, or flutters, or bubbles. It feels kinda like scratching from the inside. Strange.
Food cravings/aversions? Craving grapefruit. I have had two this week and they were delish. Aversions....I think strawberries. Strawberries are my favorite fruit. They were on sale this weekend so I bought two things of them and they do not seem appealing. Very weird.
Sex? F says boy. I have no clue.
Belly Button: In
What I miss? The only thing I miss is my husband. I can't wait to pick him up on Friday.
What I am looking forward to? F coming home on Friday and finding out the sex next Friday. I am living for Fridays. LOL
Milestones: Not sure.

Stuff for Baby

This past week my two friends both named Angie gave me little gifts for the baby/baby's room. Angie my best friend ever gave me the little Velveteen Rabbit book from when she was little and the mini mirror. I love lil things. The mini mirror and book are so tiny. The other Angie gave me the Dr. Seuss book (which is also a small book). Love.

We also purchased the Britax B-Agile/B-Safe travel system. I think we got a great deal on it. We went to BRU recently and checked out strollers and carseats and we really liked this travel system. It came this past Monday. It is sitting by the front door still because F does not want me to move it.

The only other thing we have purchased is a SnugaMonkey Rock 'N Play. That is the first thing I bought when I was starting to let myself get excited about the pregnancy back in May. I got it while on sale at target and with a discount code. I think I got a great deal on it too. It was regular price $74.99 on sale for $59.00 then I had the discount code and free shipping code.

That's all for now! :)





17 Weeks

Hello. I'm still here. I have been MIA. To be completely honest...I am having a hard time with the weight gain and have not wanted to take pictures. I feel like I look huge and to me just fat, not pregnant. I never thought I would have such a hard time with this but I am. I mean I have put on A LOT of weight. Like 17 pounds a lot. It is every where. Boobs went from a DD to a G. I can see it my arms, legs, hips, ass and lovely back fat. It is just hard to read what the standards are and I am wayyy past that. Sorry for bitching. I am so thankful to be pregnant. I need to just shut up.

In other news F, accepted a new job which is great for us. The only down side right this second is that he has to be in Pennsylvania for two weeks for training. I am used to him traveling so that is not the issue. I am just not used to it being this long. I dropped him off at the airport on Sunday at 1 and I will pick him up Friday at 9ish. Then he leaves again Sunday and comes back the following Friday.

I sound really whiny today. haha.

How far along? 17w2d
Weight:  I'm embarrassed. My scale 125. Dr. scale 127-- So up about 17 pounds.
Symptoms: sore breasts and RLP.
Maternity clothes: Oh yes! and I need more.
Stretch marks? Not any that I didn't come into this pregnancy with.
Sleep? No problem sleeping just always waking up to pee.
Best moment last week? I took a day off of work and F and I went to the movies at this new movie theater by our house. It was super nice.
Movement? Not yet. Although the Dr. asked me and said I should be feeling it soon, like the next couple of weeks soon. I hope so.
Food cravings/aversions? Right now all I can think of is a grapefruit. I had one Sunday and now I can't stop thinking about it. I had some grapefruit juice this morning and that didn't cut it. I also crave buffalo chicken. Fried chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch. I have been curving that with subway's buffalo chicken sandwich.
Gender? I really have no idea. We find out August 9th!
Belly button? In
What I miss? Feeling pretty and my face not looking like ass.
What I am looking forward to: F coming home on Friday! The A/S on August 9th!
Milestones: I don't know.

14 weeks

I have been listening to the baby's HB on the doppler for some weeks now. I always find it is the same area. I began to worry that it was a bad thing that baby was always in the same place. A lady posted on my BMB a while back about always finding it in the same general area and there were many responses reassuring that this is normal. Whew. Sunday while using the doppler I found the baby in the normal spot and then it moved. I found it again and then it moved. This happened about three more times. That was a first. :)

How far along? 14w1d
Weight: same. 117 - So up about 9 lbs.
Symptoms: My boobs have been very tender and that is about it.
Maternity clothes: I got a few ruched shirts from Target a while back that I love, plus they were only $14.99. This weekend we went the Motherhood Maternity. I tried on a bunch of stuff. I found a pair of shorts that were on sale, some leggings, one pair or work pants and a work shirt. I decided not to get the shorts because while on sale they were still $24.99 and I didn't love them. I also put back the leggings. I loved the leggings and plan on going back for them soon. lol So I got the work pants (I was excited for petite sizes. Woot!) and the work shirt that F picked out.
Stretch marks? Not any that I didn't come into this pregnancy with.
Sleep? I have no problem getting to sleep but I do have problems staying asleep. Between getting up to pee and every little noise waking me up. Ugh. I am also having a hard time staying comfortable.
Best moment last week? We had SEX, finally. I have been to scared to and then we had so much going on.
Movement? Not yet.
Food cravings/aversions? No.
Gender? No guess from me.
Belly button? In
What I miss? Nothing.
What I am looking forward to: The A/S on August 9th!
Milestones: I am not sure....buying my first pair of maternity pants. lol Almost being out of 1st tri any way you calculate it. :) (I considered myself out of 1st tri at 12 weeks) Here is a fun link that shows you the different ways to calculate trimesters.

13 weeks

How far along? 13w
Weight: 116-117. OB's office scale said 119 last Thursday.
Symptoms: Fatigue.
Maternity clothes: No, but I need some.
Stretch marks? Not any that I didn't come into this pregnancy with.
Sleep? I need more sleep. I am so tired today.
Best moment last week? Making it another week is always special.
Movement? Nope, not for a while.
Food cravings/aversions? No.
Gender? Not sure.
Belly button? In
What I miss? Pooping regularly. I missed drinking on Saturday this past weekend. We had a huge Birthday party. It is pretty annoying being around 50 drunk people and being sober. lol
What I am looking forward to: My N/T results, dang it. I wish they would call me already. If I don't hear something by mid-week then I am calling them.
Milestones: um... 13 weeks.

12 weeks & PUBLIC!!

Last Friday we had our N/T scan. Baby was moving but I wish he/she was more active. Boo on that. The u/s tech said everything looked great as far as the u/s goes and now we wait for the blood results combined with u/s to get our chances. I am now nervous for the results. I was wondering after if I should have asked what the N/T measurement was? I don't know. I always think of these things AFTER I leave the office. Hopefully I will get the results this week. The picture below is the best picture we got on the disc. Baby's hand is in front of his/her face. It was neat to see the baby's legs, feet, arms, and hands. :)


11w4d N/T scan

After the N/T scan we went public with everyone and posted on FB. I won't share that picture here but the response was great. I only got one less than congratulatory response and it was from a friend of 13 years. We used to be best friends but we have not been for some time now. I expected her response to be rude and it was. That is why I chose not to tell her prior to the FB post.

I was so nervous to post it. I still feel nervous about it actually. Such mixed feelings because it also feels great to not have the secret anymore.

Excuse my face. I was annoyed. lol

 How far along? 12w1d
Weight: 115-116
Symptoms: Just peeing at night.
Maternity clothes: I seriously need to buy some work pants or more dresses. Something needs to happen here. I am so uncomfortable.
Stretch marks? Not any that I didn't come into this pregnancy with.
Sleep? I sleep a lot and am still pretty tired. I did get a new pillow this weekend. YAY!
Best moment last week? N/T scan. I wish baby was more active though. Going public with everyone and coming out on FB.
Movement? Nope, not for a while.
Food cravings/aversions? No.
Gender? I have no thoughts on this. I will say I am already sick of people telling me what they think I am having based on their weird ideas or old wives tales.
Belly button? In
What I miss? Pooping normally. FiberOne is really helping. I wish it tasted better though. Oh well...it is worth it to poop. :)
What I am looking forward to: I have an OB appt this week. It will be my first "monthly appt" so I am not sure what to expect? I am not looking forward to getting on their scale.
Milestones: 12 WEEKS!!!!!! Almost out of first trimester! Woo!

11 weeks

I really need to get F to stop taking the pictures at this angle and work on being at my level. Not above me. LOL
And yea I just got done working out so excuse my nastiness....



eww I look so fat...


How far along? 11w1d
Weight: 114-116
Symptoms: peeing 3-4 times a night...that is it really.
Maternity clothes: I looked this weekend and bought some maternity yoga pants and a few tops for later on in the pregnancy. They were on sale. I had no luck with work pants. (I only went to Target). So I bought the belly band to get me by at work on days I don't wear dresses.
Stretch marks? Not any that I didn't come into this pregnancy with.
Sleep? Still great for the most part. I just can't seem to stay comfortable, lots of tossing and turning.
Best moment last week? non baby related, my little sister graduated from HS. ::tear::
Movement? Nope, not for a while.
Food cravings/aversions? No.
Gender? No clue.
Belly button? In
What I miss? Pooping on the regular and my clothes fitting. Yesterday I started eating FiberOne cereal and that helped for today! I hope it keeps working!
What I am looking forward to: The N/T scan on 06/14.
Milestones: none that I can think of.

New EDD & 10 week update

I had my 1st OB appointment last Tuesday. It went very well besides the insane wait time that is always going on at that office. UGH.

She was going over a lot of different things rather quickly which is her style. Then we discussed how the RE got me pregnant and when my last u/s was. Which was the Friday prior. She says she is NOT doing an u/s today because he just did one. :::major sad face::: I don't think I would have brought F if I knew there wouldn't be an u/s. More talking more talking....she checked me internally and externally. Then turns on the u/s machine. I knew at that point she forgot she said she wouldn't do an u/s. haha. I was not going to remind her either. YAY!!!!! We got to see baby again. As the OB said "There's little baby hanging out with it's gestational sac having a fast heartbeat party!". hahahaha. She gave me a new EDD of 12/30/13 based on LMP. Fine with me, I had a feeling anyway.


Baby's head on the left

In other good news. One our BF's brother and SIL have been dealing with IF for a while now. Our friend (K) does not know the details of what they are going through but said they are at their last option and this is the second or third time they are trying this procedure. I am thinking IVF is where they are. She just had the procedure done a few weeks ago and K has been waiting to hear the outcome. Rewind for just a second-- F met with said friend K for dinner last Thursday and I mentioned before he left that he should share our news with K since he is one our really close friends and we really haven't told anyone besides our parents and siblings and my BFF. F agreed since he had recently shared with K that we were struggling with IF. So F tells K that we are pregnant of course K is so excited for us and then his phone rings about 30 mins later. GUESS WHAT!!?? SIL is pregnant too. I am so so happy for them!! :) YAY!

I am going off my new EDD now so a little jump this week....


9w picture since I missed my week 9 update :)



How far along? 10w1d
Weight: Same. Up. Ranging between 113-114. :/ PFFT. The Dr. office scale said a whopping 116!!!!!!!!!! OMG. I know their scale is different than mine and I weigh in the morning not after I have eaten. I am still at 114 every morning on  my scale.
Symptoms: peeing 3-4 times a night, boobs are ginormous, lil miss piggy, constipation.
Maternity clothes: I have been looking. I have been wearing mostly dresses and skirts because all my pants are too tight to be comfortable. :(
Stretch marks? Not any that I didn't come into this pregnancy with.
Sleep? Still great for the most part.
Best moment last week? Seeing baby again! SQUEE!
Movement? Not for a long time...
Food cravings/aversions? Just wanting everything. :/
Gender? I don't know...
Belly button? In
What I miss? Pooping on the regular.
What I am looking forward to: The N/T scan on 06/14. We plan to go public after that.
Milestones: um....1st OB appt and being in double digit weeks! Woohoo!

8 week update

I am very late on this and I have a feeling when I go to the OB today she is going to move my EDD to 12/30/13 based on LMP which I am fine with. So yea really behind but I am going to update anyway for memory sake. :)

Last Friday we had our last RE appt. I was nervous but at the same time so calm and I just had such a positive feeling that things were going to be great. And they were. Baby measured (ahead according to trigger timing but right on schedule according to LMP) at 8w3d with a heart rate of 170bpm. So we officially GRADUATED from the RE. Heck yea! :) So exciting!

Below is our u/s pics from 6 week u/s and 8 week u/s. HUGE difference.

8 week u/s baby's head is on the right...

Oh and some other AWESOME news. I found baby's heartbeat on the doppler last night!!! I was searching for like 40 mins. Before I attempted finding it I watched a few youtube videos with some helpful hints for finding it early with the doppler (8-9 weeks). I was just about to give up when all the sudden I heard it. It was so so so neat. I can't even explain. I was yelling for F to come in the room and hear it. :) We took some video of it too.

And now my ugly bump picture. I should really put some make up on before I take these. Yuck.

How far along? 8w5d
Weight: Same. Up. Ranging between 111-114. :/

Symptoms: peeing 3-4 times a night, boobs are ginormous, hungry. all. the. time.
Maternity clothes: Not yet, but I was tempted this weekend with all the Memorial Day sales. I did buy some dresses though, non maternity for summer.
Stretch marks? Not any that I didn't come into this pregnancy with.
Sleep? II still love sleep but last night I slept horribly. I couldn't fall asleep to begin with and then I swear I only slept in 1 hour intervals. Everything was waking me up and of course getting up to pee as well.
Best moment last week? Seeing baby and it looked like an actual BABY with a great heart beat.
Movement? Not for a long time...

Food cravings/aversions? Just being a piggy. Everything sounds good all the time. I scare myself.
Gender? ???
Belly button? In for a long time

What I miss? Nothing this week. :)
What I am looking forward to: My OB appointment today!!
Milestones: We officially GRADUATED from the RE! AND I found baby's heart beat on the doppler last night. AMAZING!!!!

7w5d

My PgAL brain is starting to kick in again this week since my 8 week appointment is nearing. I am afraid of things going badly. Like no heartbeat and growth stopped at so and so weeks/days. I am trying to distract myself by coming up with an announcement idea for when we announce on FB in June. Most of the time I am positive but this week I am starting to get very anxious and nervous.

At my 6w U/S they advised me to call my OB and schedule my 1st appointment there because they will release me from the RE at 8w. I was avoiding calling because I didn't want to have to call and cancel if something goes wrong on Friday. I finally convinced myself to call last Friday and schedule. I wasn't sure what their protocol was and when they would see me. Anyway they want me to come in Tuesday the 28th which is really soon. I was very surprised.


How far along? 7w5d
Weight: Same. Up. Pre-pregnancy (meaning a day before my + HPT) I was 108, which was already up from my normal range of 102-105. Now I am ranging between 111-114. :(
Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, peeing 3-4 times a night, boobs are ginormous. I am going to need a new bra very very soon.

Maternity clothes: Not yet, but geez all my clothes are tight. AHH!
Stretch marks? No new ones.

Sleep? I love sleep. I am in bed most nights before 9pm. On the weekends I fall asleep during the day for "cat naps". So strange.

Best moment last week? Making it another week. And my parents brought me their old treadmill so I can/will start walking every day.
Movement? Not for a long time...

Food cravings/aversions? Not really. Still just a lil piggy. Oh one strange thing happened when I was cooking eggs this weekend and the smell was disgusting. I almost had to stop cooking them and thought I wouldn't be able to eat them but I still did.
Gender? No clue

Belly button? In for a long time

What I miss? Not worrying about what I am eating. Like lunch meat, coffee, tea. I know not all people avoid these things but I am a worry wort and I don't need one more thing to worry about.
What I am looking forward to: My 8week U/S THIS FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Milestones: I am the most pregnant I have ever been. :)


Now for my "bump" pic. Please excuse my extra tired look and pimple face. The hormones make me break out EVERYWHERE. Not cute. I should have taken this picture before we went to the Greek Fest and pigged out, not after. haha. Also excuse all the dog toys in the background. As soon as I put the toys in the toy bin they take them all back out one by one like a game.

I am pregnant- 6w4d

It has taken me a while to write this post...obviously. I have been really excited, a different feeling than the last time I was pregnant. BUT also scared to jinx it which I know is silly.

Today I am 6w4d pregnant.
I got a positive HPT on Monday 04/22/13. I called my RE's office to have blood drawn.

Beta #1 on 04/22/13--HCG came back at 33.9 and progesterone at 12.9.
Beta #2 on 04/24/13--HCG came back at 117 and progesterone at 14.8.

My RE's office only does 2 betas and schedules you for your first U/S at 6 weeks. The nurse of course wanted to go off of LMP. Which I really didn't understand. She explained it as I did TI and not IUI or IVF so they go off LMP. I was all but but but I triggered why won't we go off of trigger date. Anyways. She told me I would be 6 weeks on Monday May 6th. I knew I would not be and was afraid to go through the same thing we went through last October. So I scheduled my 6 week U/S for Friday May 10th, which would put me at 6w1d according to 36 hours after trigger.

The two weeks in between my betas and the U/S were OK. I was way more calm about the whole pregnancy. Of course I continued to take pregnancy tests because I needed to reassure myself, which drove F crazy. I told him to just deal with it. He just wanted me to quit putting myself through the stress. I was fine until Monday May 6th when I got really sad and convinced myself that this was not going to turn out well. My lack of symptoms was also weighing heavy on my mind. I was googling everything and tried to remind myself that every pregnancy is different and I don't HAVE to have morning sickness or sore boobs. My only symptoms are extreme fatigue and getting up 3-4 times a night to pee. I also did a DIY framed mirror to chalkboard project during this time to keep me occupied.





So on to the U/S...

The whole drive to the RE and the whole time we waited in the waiting room I said over and over in my head "Please let us see a heartbeat. Please let this be our take home baby". I will also add that I waited almost 30 mins after my appt before we were seen and of course we got there about 20 mins early. That is the longest I have EVER waited at my RE's office. OMG.

I was crying before she even did the U/S because I was so afraid. Then the U/S tech asks me when my LMP was. I asked her can we please go off my trigger date because LMP puts me further a long. She said no. I kept arguing and she could tell I was upset and just told me "OK, let's look at U/S and see how far along you are." Fine. In goes the dildo cam and I see the lil speck with a FLICKER. I was not sure if I was correct until she said "I see a heartbeat". I was of course crying for real now and clinching F's poor hand. She explained what we were looking at baby, yolk sac. I wasn't even listening to her really. She measured the heartbeat at 112 bpm and we also got to listen to it. It was AMAZING!!! Oh and baby measured 6w0d... which is only one day off from what I thought. :) My next U/S is Friday May 24th at 8 weeks.

I know we have a LONG way before we are out of the woods but I have to let myself be excited and I am. F is over the moon.

We told out parent's on Mother's day by buying our mom's coffee mugs that said grandmother in about every possible grandmother word I have ever heard. My mom didn't get it. I videoed her. lol. She cried when she figured it out. My mom has been very involved in our TTC journey and struggles. I had to tell my mom because I had been avoiding her for two weeks and she thought I was mad at her. I just knew I couldn't keep the secret so I didn't want to talk to her. Glad that is over with. She kept calling me her estranged daughter. Annoying. F's mom was very excited as well.

Now some pictures.

during painting. It was hot pink to start.





How far along? 6w4d
Weight: Ugh. Up 5lbs. :( I need to work on eating healthier. BIG TIME.
Symptoms: Extreme fatigue, dizziness, hungry all the time for junk and peeing 3-4 times a night.
Maternity clothes: Not yet, but if I don't start watching what I am eating I will be sooner than later because nothing is fitting. :(
Stretch marks? No new ones.
Sleep? I love sleep. I am in bed most nights before 9pm.
Best moment last week? Seeing and hearing our lil baby's heartbeat!!! Also telling our parent's on Mother's Day.
Movement? Not for a long time...
Food cravings? Yes, I want to eat everything. All fatty foods. :(
Gender? No clue
Belly button? In for a long time
What I miss? Umm...being 5lbs lighter. I don't mind gaining weight I just want to make sure I stay healthy during pregnancy and not blow up.
What I am looking forward to: My 8week U/S on 05/24
Milestones: Hearing and seeing baby's heartbeat.

CD15- Pull the trigger

According to yesterday morning's monitoring appt at 7:15 AM on a freaking Sunday....today is trigger day. Yadi my usual u/s tech was not there. Boo. So I don't have my usual details. I believe the largest on my right was 17.8 and left I didn't hear what she said. She took forever to measure and was fucking hurting me the.whole.time. She kept pulling up on the dildo cam!!! Um.....yes lady that is my bone. That is why I keep raising up off the damn table.

Anyway...trigger tonight. Then sex, sex, sex, sex. Now to obsess about when to have sex. I hate timed intercourse. Actually I hate all this shit. All I do is obsess over every little thing. It is sooooo exhausting.

I just need to let it be and accept that I can't control the outcome.

CD12- U/S # 1

I saw Yadi this morning for my 1st monitoring appointment of this cycle. All the details are in the picture below.

You can read about my 1st monitoring appointment of my 1st Clomid cycle here. This cycle I am at a higher dose and it looks like I am responding a little bit better than last time. A little bit of positive news there. :)

I go back Sunday at 7:15am for my 2nd monitoring appointment. 7:15am on a Sunday...YIKES!!!!!

GROW FOLLIES GROWWWWWWWW!!!!!!

CD8- My weekend in pictures...

As I mentioned in my last post we went to San Antonio this weekend to celebrate our Anniversary. I think this is the most personal pictures I have ever shared. I don't think I have ever shared pics of F. I have always been scared of someone I know IRL seeing this blog and knowing all our shit. Oh wells. I have stopped posting on The Bump and the few followers I do have I don't know IRL. Sooo fuck it and on to the pictures...

Our hotel room

At the restaurant Biga on The Banks. YUMMY!!!

Food!!! So delish.

F had a surprise horse carriage pick us up from the restaurant.

Brandy the Horse

I woke up feeling like death on Saturday from too much alcohol. So, I tried the hangover cure on Saturday. ;)

Sunday at Market Square

Oh and on Sunday when we were leaving the hotel...they had a little petting zoo for Easter.

In TTC news; nothing really going on. Just taking my Clomid and I finish it tomorrow, then Friday is my 1st monitoring appt.