14 weeks!

How far along: 14 weeks, 2 days

Baby Growth: Baby is about 3 and 1/2 inches long and weighs about 1 and 1/2 ounces! He or she  can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his or her thumb!   

My Symptoms: Still get tired and some nausea,  but for the most part i'm starting to feel pretty good. I do have more energy, but I could still take a nap during the day. Still having a difficult time when it comes to food to eat. Nothing sounds all that great.

Gender:  Still thinking boy! We will know soon!

Weight gain:  None yet!

Maternity clothes: If I actually get dressed I wear maternity shorts and I have been trying to wear maternity shirts to work. I did wear a pair of jeans the other day and they were just my regular jeans. They still fit pretty good! We are going on a cruise at the end of August and we went shopping last weekend. I bought a regular formal gown just in a bigger size, a few other regular dresses in normal size, and a maternity tank top! I will get maybe one more pair of maternity shorts and then I wont be buying anymore. I should have enough to last me until winter. I have some maternity jeans already and winter shirts. So I should be pretty set. I don't want to invest into much more since this could be my last pregnancy!

Stretch marks: No new ones

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: I have been sleeping pretty good! The dreams have calmed down some lately!

Best moment this week: Knowing we're finding out what we are having in just a few days!

Worst moment this week: The terrible twos! These tantrums are something else!

Miss anything:  Not feeling fat.

Movement: I think its safe to say I've been feeling baby move around! Its not like distinct kicks, but more of like rolling/ flutters.

Cravings: I don't believe in cravings anymore. I think cravings are more of what sounds good to you vs what makes you want to barf! So if this is what "cravings" really are then I've been doing it wrong the entire time.

But we're going to go with my definition of it. And therefore, I've been "craving" chef Boyardee spaghetti (yeah I know), fried foods, popcorn, soda, sunflower seeds.. you know all the "good stuff"

Queasy or sick: Been feeling pretty good!

Wedding rings on or off: On

Looking forward to:  Our gender ultrasound Friday! Being able to call baby by name. Our cruise and football is right around the corner!

Belly Pictures:  I really should do better, but it is what it is at this point!

Talk about popping

13 weeks

How far along: 13 weeks,  days
Baby Growth: Baby is about 3 inches long and weighs about an ounce! He or she now has fingerprints!
My Symptoms: Still having some nausea which I thought was gone because I had a few days straight where I felt pretty good, but it's still around!

I have this severe cramping every time I eat and I asked the doctor about it and he said it's common and its from the progesterone and that typically by 16 weeks it'll stop! I sure hope so because it hurts!

I still am tired  good bit. Have more energy than a few weeks ago, but on most days I could still nap.
Gender:  Still going to say boy until we confirm in less than 2 weeks!
Weight gain:  NONE! YAY!!!
Maternity clothes: I will wear maternity shorts and prefer maternity shirts, but I wore regular jeans today to my appointment because its usually freezing in there and they fit and button! I mean I look like I have a belly, but at least I got them to button comfortably for half of the day!
Stretch marks: Nothing new
Belly button in or out: In
Sleep: Still sleeping great! Most nights.
Best moment this week: Having our 13 week NT ultrasound and getting to see baby! I also got a new camera!
Worst moment this week: I'm not really sure. It has been pretty good so far! The weather is hot obviously since its still July, but that is what it is.
Miss anything:  Enjoying the food I eat and not having horrible cramping afterwards! Also football season and cooler weather! I'm so ready for it!
Movement: maybe a few here and there. I think it's baby anyway.
Cravings: Still don't think I've really had any. I mean maybe coffee.. I finally have been able to drink just a little bit of coffee and it was so good!
Queasy or sick: Still hanging around some.
Questions/Concerns: I asked about my concern today.. nothing to do for the cramping.
Looking forward to:  Our gender ultrasound on the 1st! Football! Cruise! Cooler weather! Shopping for baby!
Belly Pictures: I will update with photos!

13 week NT ultrasound

I had my NT screening today so we got to see baby on ultrasound! We were actually in there for quite some time because baby was being so stubborn and laying on its belly and not letting us see everything we needed to see! I didn't mind some extra time though :)

 

Baby measured right on track at 13 weeks 2 days although one measurement said 13 weeks 3 days! The first thing we saw were baby's legs! This little one has some long legs it seems!

 

We heard the heartbeat, which I have heard on the Doppler, but the measurement was 153 bpm. This heartbeat is right on with Lakelyn's heartbeat when I was pregnant with her!

 

The NT measurement which is a measurement behind the neck (I think they measure fluid, but don't quote me on that) was .95mm which in theory is normal. They did do blood work on me and such today and I go back in 4 weeks to have more blood work done to rule out Downs Syndrome.

 

She did take a peek between the legs and gave us her guess on what this baby's gender is! I won't be saying what she said until we confirm on August 1st which is less than 2 weeks away!

 

Here's some of our ultrasound images as well as a comparison of both babies!

Lakelyn is on the Left and Baby 2 is on the Right!

Old Wives Tales of Pregnancy

I thought since we will be finding out what this baby's gender will be in a few weeks that it would be fun to compare the two pregnancies with Old Wives tales.

For starters, I started progesterone supplements immediately after finding out I was pregnant and I had early ultrasounds right away.

With Lakelyn:

Heart Rate: If the heart rate beats faster than 140bpm the tale says girl, less than 140 says boy.
-her heartrate on ultrasound was always around 150bpm.
Shape of Belly: If you are carrying high with a big, round belly, you are having a girl. If you are carrying low with a smaller belly that sticks straight out, it’s a boy.
-i'd say my belly with her was round!
Carrying high or low: If you carry high the tale says girl, carrying low says boy.
-my torso is not long at all so it felt like I was carrying her low, but I had several people say I was carrying her high.
Acne: If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones
-I did not have acne while I was pregnant, my skin used to be oily until I got pregnant with her then it got really dry. Once I got into the second trimester though it cleared up and was great!
Cravings: People believe that if you are craving salty foods while pregnant, you can count on having a boy. If you crave sweets, fruit, and orange juice, you are having a little girl
-I didn't really have cravings, but if I were given the option of meat or cake, i'd choose the cake (or fruits) which was not like me. Before pregnancy I would always choose a second round of meat vs. dessert.
Mom's Beauty: Basically you are having a girl if your beauty disappears during pregnancy. It is said that the girl “steals” the mother’s beauty. If you think that pregnancy has never made you look more beautiful, a little boy it is.
-During my first trimester with Lakelyn I definitely feel like she stole my beauty
Dreaming of Gender: If you have dreams that you are having a boy, you will have a girl. If you dream about having a girl, it will be a boy.
-I cannot remember. I do  believe the night before our gender reveal I dreamt boy.
Clumsy vs Graceful: If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl. If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy.
-eh I cannot remember
Side you rest on: If a pregnant woman prefers to lay on her left side, she’s having a boy. If she prefers resting on her right side, she’s having a girl.
-again, i'm not sure. I just know towards the end I tossed and turned so I was sleeping on all sides.
Dad's weight: If dad is gaining just as much weight, signs say girl.
- I think Tyler did gain weight when I was pregnant with her. I do remember him having sweet cravings during her pregnancy lol.
Morning sickness: Tons of morning sickness points to girl, little to no morning sickness points to boy.
-I remember being so nauseated all of the time with her. It was like every morning until about 10-11 weeks I believe. I was having to take Zofran everyday. I never actually vomited, but nausea was horrible.
Headaches: If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy.
-I've been a headache sufferer my entire life. My headaches actually got better while I was pregnant,  but around 12 weeks/beginning of second trimester I was waking up with headaches every day. This went on for a couple of weeks.
Protein: If you are only wanting meats or cheese signs say boy.
-I was fine with chicken, but any red meats made me want to barf!
Hairy: If you notice your legs have more hair than usual signs point to boy!
-I don't think I was all that hairy while pregnant with her. If I was maybe I just didn't care because it was winter and I wore jeans all of the time :)
Gender Chart: Using https://www.chinesegenderchart.info/gender-prediction.php with expected due date
-predicts girl

This Pregnancy:

Heart Rate: If the heart rate beats faster than 140bpm the tale says girl, less than 140 says boy.
-The first ultrasound we saw the heartbeat it was 127bpm, the second was 160 something bpm I believe. So that is total opposite sides of the scale there.
Shape of Belly: If you are carrying high with a big, round belly, you are having a girl. If you are carrying low with a smaller belly that sticks straight out, it’s a boy.
-I'm only 12 weeks so I can't really tell.
Carrying high or low: If you carry high the tale says girl, carrying low says boy.
-Again, I'm only 12 weeks so its hard to tell, but I feel like this one is lower? At least when I found the heartbeat on the Doppler it was wayyy down lower by my pubic bone, with Lakelyn she was way up high near my belly button.
Acne: If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones
-No acne really.
Cravings: People believe that if you are craving salty foods while pregnant, you can count on having a boy. If you crave sweets, fruit, and orange juice, you are having a little girl
-Definitely more on the salty side. Sweets and fruits made me nauseated during the first trimester.
Mom's Beauty: Basically you are having a girl if your beauty disappears during pregnancy. It is said that the girl “steals” the mother’s beauty. If you think that pregnancy has never made you look more beautiful, a little boy it is.
-I don't think there was much change in my "beauty" this time.
Dreaming of Gender: If you have dreams that you are having a boy, you will have a girl. If you dream about having a girl, it will be a boy.
-I've only had one dream and it was that I had a boy.
Clumsy vs Graceful: If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl. If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy.
-eh, i'm not really sure.
Side you rest on: If a pregnant woman prefers to lay on her left side, she’s having a boy. If she prefers resting on her right side, she’s having a girl.
-I sleep on both sides, but I typically have been turning on my left to fall asleep.
Dad's weight: If dad is gaining just as much weight, signs say girl.
-So far I think he is holding steady. It is the summer time still though. It could change.
Morning sickness: Tons of morning sickness points to girl, little to no morning sickness points to boy.
-The nausea held off longer before starting this time and it wasn't everyday. It was more random and I still needed meds, but I didn't need them everyday like I did with Lakelyn.
Headaches:If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy.
-I have only had 1 headache so far and it did last 2 days at 12 weeks. Still have a ways to go, but overall i'd say its been fairly headache free.
Protein: If you are only wanting meats or cheese signs say boy.
-I'm much better with red meats this time, but still can't manage to even try to eat steak. It makes me want to vomit. Cheeseburgers have been at the top of the list of foods to eat.
Hairy: If you notice your legs have more hair than usual signs point to boy!
-I do feel like my legs are a lot hairier this time. I feel like I shave and the next day I need to shave again. It could just be because its summer and i'm having to wear shorts!
Gender Chart: Using https://www.chinesegenderchart.info/gender-prediction.php with expected due date

-predicts girl

Overall, my pregnancy with Lakelyn was for the most part a typical "girl" pregnancy and so far this one seems to be more "boy". I feel like this one is a boy, but I also think that maybe I just want a boy so i'm making it seem more boy? We will find out in 19 days!

12 weeks

 How far along: 12 weeks

Baby Growth: Baby is about 2 inches long and weighs about half an ounce! Reflexes are starting to happen and if I were to mess with my belly where baby is he or she would probably squirm in response. He or she can open and close fingers and hands! Baby even looks like a tiny human now!!! woohoo!

My Symptoms: I've  been feeling pretty good, however 12 weeks has rolled in with headaches which I haven't had in a while!

 

Nausea is for the most part gone. I have still had some issues here and there, but nothing like it was which in all honesty wasn't too bad.

 

I still don't want most foods and find it hard to think of something good to eat. I've been eating more though it seems, so I need to watch it because I really want to watch my weight this time. I want to start walking every night or morning, but I have to get rid of the headache/nausea before I can get myself out there to do it!

Gender:  I still think maybe a boy

Weight gain:  I haven't weighed myself today. I don't think I have gained anything. if so its only a pound.

Maternity clothes: Not really. I basically live in tshirts, yoga shorts/pants, or scrubs. If I do get dressed up I will typically wear maternity shorts, but regular shirts are still ok if they fit loosely. I need to also make myself start actually getting dressed instead of being so lazy. 

Stretch marks: No new ones, but the old ones are still there and visable

Belly button in or out: In, but it seems bigger?

Sleep: Still sleeping great! Most nights anyway. dreams are still weird. I don't remember having this many weird dreams with Lakelyn. I know I did have some weird vivid ones with her, but not every night like this time.

Best moment this week: We have had some decent mornings the past couple of days. By no means is it "amazing" or "cool" weather, but you can sit outside with out sweating or having a heat stroke. So we've spent the morning outside for a bit before coming back in. I'm so ready for the heat to go away for good. although, i'm assuming it'll be another hot fall/winter around here :(

Worst moment this week: The headaches for sure. Its also making me short tempered and lose my patience easier with Lakelyn which I feel so bad about.

Miss anything:  I wasn't totally happy with my body before this pregnancy, but I was getting close to pre-Lakelyn weight. I am just at a point in pregnancy where it just looks like i'm gaining weight and getting fat instead of pregnant and I hate it.

Movement: nope.

Cravings: No

Queasy or sick: queasy if I don't eat still!

Questions/Concerns: none at the moment

Looking forward to:  Our ultrasound next week! Hoping they will let us sneak a peek between the legs! Cooler weather and feeling good so we can get outside and start doing some walking.

Belly Pictures: I did a normal belly picture, I created the chalkboard, but I haven't gotten dressed and taken a picture with the chalk board yet. It is progress though right?

11 weeks!

How far along: 11 weeks 3 days

Baby Growth:  Baby is just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig and is now almost fully formed. Baby's hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under the gums, and some of the bones are beginning to harden. Baby is already busy kicking and stretching and I wish I could fee it!

My Symptoms: I've been feeling pretty good lately. Most of my symptoms have gone. I have more energy now,  but still get tired easily. If I don't eat or if I drink chocolate milk or eat something sweet sometimes i'll get nauseous. 

Gender:  I still am not sure. With Lakelyn I knew by now in my gut she was a girl, but I still feel like this is a boy, but i'm not certain like I was with her.  

Weight gain:  Maybe a pound or two. I really want to do good with weight gain this time and since i'm starting to feel better and will be heading into the second trimester soon, I want to at least get out and start walking more.

Maternity clothes: Here and there still. I mostly wear scrubs to work which most of those are not fitting or I wear like yoga pants or shorts and a t-shirt during the day. My t-shirts are getting tight on my belly though so I'm sure it wont be long until its all maternity stuff. However, I don't have many maternity shirts. I can never find cute stuff :/

Stretch marks: No new ones..

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: Still sleeping great! Still having crazy dreams.

Best moment this week: A couple of good things. I have been looking for the baby's heartbeat on the Doppler on and off for a couple of weeks now and haven't been able to find it. I didn't really freak that much because I didn't think my Doppler was that great of one anyway, plus I just didn't have a bad feeling. Well I found the baby's heartbeat today!!! Turns out I have been looking in the wrong spot. This baby is literally on my left side down basically on my pubic bone. With Lakelyn I found her on my right side midway between hip bone and belly button (diagonally). It felt so good to hear it because like I mentioned i'm feeling really good lately so there isn't anything to really remind me i'm pregnant (other than the belly of course) but no movements anything like that.

Also, in other good news.. we booked a cruise for the end of August! Totally in the middle of hurricane season, but i'm still super excited.

Worst moment this week: I don't think we have had any bad moments this week really. The weather is ridiculously hot, we did have an inmate escape from the prison a few miles down the road from me (he has been caught).

Miss anything:  Not going to lie, I miss not looking fat. My belly is at that stage where its not fat, but it looks like its fat. :(
Movement: nope, but I thought I might have felt something today, but I think it was just gas.. hoping soon!

Cravings: No, not really. I have been wanting coffee, but not able to have it because it made me nauseous and I got some today and it was fine! I need to drink more water and lay off the drinks with sugar! I need to break out my oils and add them to my water for flavor!

Queasy or sick: queasy if I don't eat, but feeling fairly good. I did have a bad day yesterday I think it was where I felt nauseous, but I drank a whole cup of chocolate milk and then later could only find chocolate cereal to eat. That was probably what triggered it.

Questions/Concerns: none at the moment

Looking forward to:  Our ultrasound is on the 20th of this month so about 2 weeks away. I'll be 13 weeks and 2 days. I'm hoping they will peak between the legs at this one like they did with Lakelyn. I want to say I wasn't quite as far with lakelyn at this ultrasound so the tech claimed she was 50/50, but ya know.. Of course I am looking forward to finding out the gender and our cruise! I am also looking forward to cooler weather! It is just so hot some days you walk outside and just can't breathe! ugh.

Belly Pictures:  I know I said I was going to do something cuter, but I forgot. Lakelyn is napping right now so I might go do a chalkboard.. Let's be honest.. i'm probably going to take a nap. But I have to update with belly pictures before week 12!