I'm in love... Week 12

I never really understood what people meant by saying "I'm so in love with someone I haven't yet met" until now. I always thought I knew and I thought I understood but I really never felt it so I really had no idea what I was talking about.

And now I'm going to be so cliche and say, I am SO in love with this child growing inside of me it is crazy!

He/She is our little monster and the fact that its a part of me and a part of Joel and at such an early stage shows characteristics of us both is just amazing! God is such an amazing artist and creator,

I am continually amazed by his power!

Today, my friend Chelsea went with me all the way to Shawnee Mission, KS for my first trimester screening which is just a blood test and ultrasound to test certain levels and measurements to detect genetic disorders such as Downs Syndrome, Fragile X, Cystic Fibrosis, etc.

Well... this child is definitely my child and Joel's, I wouldn't expect any less than the performance (or lack there of) from today's ultrasound.

We weren't able to get any of the measurements we needed today because this baby is so comfortable and content right where he/she is and did not want to budge, for the longest time he/she lay on their tummy not moving and would kick every once in a while like, "leave me alone!"

Then, once they let me pee (FINALLY) he/she kinda moved a little.... and put its back towards us! Stubborn much? I have NO idea where he/she got that from?! ;)

So while we were waiting from he/she to move, the sonographer played around a little with the 4d... Oh My Goodness! Then it really looked like a baby and was sooooo awesome and so cute and immediately made me laugh out loud because he/she had both arms crossed over their face like I do when I want to either be left alone or am asleep, or both at the same time... hehe

So after about 30-45 minutes of watching this precious child (I could have watched all day...) and lots of pictures and no measurements that we needed, I've gotta drive all the way back next Friday for more (don't worry, I'm NOT complaining! :)) and we gotta get this babe movin and get the measurements we need!

Here are a few of the shots we got today :)

His/her initial stance of refusing to move...

Playing with 4D, Arms over face :)

Basically doing a handstand (or so the sonographer said) That sweet face and those wittle hands!

Also, my mom reminded me that I forgot to post Easter pictures! (Forgetting has become the norm of my everyday life!)

So here is Easter Sunday 2012! Mom, dad and little baby at the size of a lime/egg that week :)

And here is an updated bump watch picture... still not much there except that I look like I've been eating way too much. Please excuse the baggy eyes, it's been a long day!

How far along? 12wks
Total weight gain/loss: lost 5lbs
Maternity clothes? Gonna have to suck it up soon but I'm not really showing yet and can't stand to have anything tight or any kind of pressure on my tummy so I mostly wear yoga pants or these awesome cotton long skirts I found at Target! :)
Stretch marks? None- obsessing over my tummy butter, oil and lotion!
Sleep: Sleeping with a pillow between my legs has really helped my not being able to sleep on my stomach issues!
Best moment this week: Seeing Baby R move around in my tummy!
Miss Anything? Does Joel count?
Movement: None- that I can feel and the sonographer said that the placenta is toward the front of my uterus, closer to my skin so I may not be able to feel much movement at all :(
Food cravings: Really want an Iced Chai Tea Latte from Starbucks and some nutterbutters, but I haven't given in!
Anything making you queasy or sick: LETTUCE and brushing my teeth!
Have you started to show yet: Not really....
Gender prediction: Joel says its going to be a girl :) I think its a BOY!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)
Looking forward to: Going back to the hospital next week for more picture time with Baby R! :))

11 Weeks

 

Finally got to hear Baby Reeves' heartbeat this morning! 

I am BEYOND satisfied with my new doctor, well midwives :)

They are amazing, so caring and I am just so excited to have been able to switch!

Hopefully this video works!

The best part was daddy got to call and listen with us!

How far along? 11wks1day
Total weight gain/loss: lost 5lbs
Maternity clothes? None... although I love the BellaBand and have been ghetto-rigging my jeans with a hair tie! Although I'm not really showing yet, I can't stand to have anything tight or any kind of pressure on my tummy!
Stretch marks? None
Sleep: Sleeping with a body pillow has really helped my not being able to sleep on my stomach issues!
Best moment this week: Joel got to call and hear the heartbeat this morning! :) <3
Miss Anything? Does Joel count?
Movement: None- but they were definitely moving around a lot during the heartbeat doppler, they were hard to find and keep in one place! lol
Food cravings: Eh, nothing really
Anything making you queasy or sick: depends, I have been super picky about what I eat...
Have you started to show yet: Nope
Gender prediction: Joel says its going to be a girl :)
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :)
Looking forward to: Going to Columbia soon to have Genetic Disorders testing and see Baby R again :))

It's been a while... 10 weeks!

Wow it's been a while!
A few interesting/exciting things have happened in the past 4 weeks... let's see,
First, I was so sick! Couldn't keep anything down for 3 days straight and was incredibly weak, but I tried to get out and walk around Sam's with my mom and was dizzy and nauseous... which has kinda become the norm... but when we left and I sat down in my car and started driving, I knew something wasn't right so I called my mom and had her pull over (I was following her) and take me to the ER, I was shaking, having a panic attack, hyperventilating, my face was going numb, my entire torso was cramping, it was crazy! Once I got to the ER, they checked my blood pressure and it was 159/90... way too high for hardly doing anything so they did lots of tests and ultrasounds to see what was going on and make sure the baby was ok! Well... baby was just fine, growing right on time and had a strong healthy heartbeat, as for me... I had the stomach virus that was going around so they doped me up with some amazing nausea medicine, told me to eat super bland for 48 hrs and sent me on my way! The exciting part of all that was I finally got to see the baby!! Not really the situation I had in mind to see em but, it definitely put me at ease knowing that they're actually there, strong and healthy and not effected by my nasty virus!

Baby Reeves @ 8wks4days

I'm still not really showing, just look like I've eaten one too many cheeseburgers and ice cream! ;)

9 weeks

Mom and I went to Canton last weekend and man is it so hard to just look when you don't know if it's a boy or girl! And I swear, there are literally 10 other girls I know from highschool or college that are pregnant and we're all due around the same time!!

I'm super excited about the Jenny Lind crib I found on Craigslist for $40!! It is so nice and in GREAT condition, I feel like we basically stole it from this sweet lady, but I cannot wait to find out if we're going to paint it pink or blue!!

How far along? 10 weeks today :)
Total weight gain/loss: None
Maternity clothes? None... although I love the BellaBand! Although I'm not really showing yet, I can't stand to have anything tight or any kind of pressure on my tummy!
Stretch marks? None
Sleep: Tossing and turning cause I now find it irritating to sleep on my stomach which is usually the only way I sleep! Fighting cramping and peeing at LEAST 10x a night
Best moment this week: Seeing sweet baby Reeves and getting his/her crib!!
Miss Anything? Does Joel count?
Movement: None
Food cravings: Water, Mac-n-Cheese and Chick Fil A :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: the thought of meat or lettuce, period.
Have you started to show yet: Nope
Gender prediction: Joel says its going to be a girl :)
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody most of the time, but I think that is because I'm ready to go back to my house in Missouri with my dogs and my bed!
Looking forward to: Switching to the midwives in town and hearing Baby Reeves heartbeat the 13th!!