Week 13 Updates

Look at my little tiny bump! Of course by standing like that my rear looks gigantic LOL. But my hands are always getting in the way of the barely-there bump (in a few months this won't be an issue I'm sure haha) so Tyler told me to move them. Annnnddd this is how I stood. Haha, great choice.

Weekly Questions

How far along? Thirteen weeks.

How Big Is The Baby? The size of a peach. I really could go for a peach right now. Man, I love fruit.

Total weight gain: Today I’m at 135.6. I’ve gained 6 ounces.

Maternity Clothes: Well that dress in the picture is maternity. I’m noticing that I’m still okay in my casual clothes but my dressier stuff doesn’t fit quite as well as it used it.

Sleep: I had to get a body pillow to help me stay on my side. I’m an avid back sleeper but I have this hideous sciatic nerve that drives me crazy. The solution is to not sleep on it. Thus, I have to sleep on the opposite side of the nerve. I’m terrible at it. Even with the body pillow I wake up on my back. It stops me from rolling on my stomach though. Tyler is constantly waking me up in the night to roll back to my side. It’s annoying. And I’m very, very tired.

Food cravings: No real cravings yet. Oh, but Arby’s and I are best of friends. I LOVE that place. Really, I only love the roast beef sandwiches with Arby’s sauce, but still, it’s great to eat. And I love sweets. Sweet foods just make me feel so good right now. Which is bad when my job for Desiree’s shower is to plan the food. I have no problem coming up with sweets, but no “real food” that people will actually want to eat, haha.

What I miss: Nothing right now. I'm happy to be pregnant, even with all of the crazy changes!

What I am looking forward to: I get to go in a couple of weeks and hear the heartbeat again! But until that date nothing major (at least nothing baby-related) is happening.

Milestones: The sciatic nerve thing is new. Is that a milestone? I’m not sure, but it’s baby related and new so it’ll go here. Food: I’m eating way more of it.

Letter To My Little Bun

Dear Little Bun-

Hey sweetie. Well my goodness, Mommy is tired this week! I think it’s because you’re starting to get big but man alive, I cannot keep my eyes open.

You’re going to be the length of a peach this week. A peach baby. Do you know how big that is? It’s pretty big. This week your intestines are moving from your umbical cord into your actual body. That’s pretty crazy. It may seem normal to you that your intestines aren’t actually inside of you, but believe me, it’s weird. You’ll understand it once they grow inside of you. Also, your teeth are starting to form. They won’t actually grow and break out of the gums just yet (that would be crazy, and since we joked about you being born with a full set of teeth, I’m asking you not to, okay?). Another big change for you this week is that you’re forming vocal cords! This can go two ways. Your Daddy is pretty soft-spoken and can be really quiet. So maybe you’ll have his vocal cords. But Mommy is extremely loud. I’m a terrible whisperer. I can’t do the whole six-inch voice thing. But if you have my vocal cords and you’re nice and loud, it’ll be okay. Daddy’s already used to me being loud so it won’t be an adjustment for him!

Nana and I bought you some very cute teether animals this week. They are very cute! I know you won’t need them right away, but they look like little stuffed animals and we couldn’t pass them up!

Also, your big sister, Roxy, started getting a little jealous this week. Daddy was talking to you (We know you can’t hear us just yet, but we still can’t help but to say hello everyday) and Roxy woke up, came over, and tried to get Daddy’s attention away from you. Don’t worry, she’ll love you just as much as we do, but she’s not sure about the whole baby thing yet. We’ll teach you how we give her treats, and make trash balls for her, and soon enough, you two will be the best of friends.

We don’t have anything big coming up this week for us. We’ll just be hanging out, enjoying life.

I love you very my Little Peach Bun!

Love, Mommy

Hey Baby Bun..

Hey Baby Bun...

No, this isn't my scheduled update. And no, I'm not sure how many people will actually read this. But I felt the need to write to you, who cares if it is a Thursday and not time for my weekly update.

I'm having an overwhelming, emotional connection to you today little one. It's such a crazy feeling. As I'm typing this (while working of course) I want to cry (but again, at the office, got to hold it back). Not a sad cry. But a happy cry.

Since I found out I was having you, I've been overwhelmed. I've thought about your nursery, your name, your clothes, everything. I've thought about where you'll sleep the first few months and how we'll break your big sister, Roxy from sleeping in our bed.

But today, I stopped and thought about YOU. About the first time you'll look me in the eyes. The first time you'll hold my finger. The first time we'll get to bond through nursing. Hearing your little cry, and touching your tiny little feet. Baby, it's going to be wonderful.

Your Mommy  is a planner. Ask anyone who knows me. I plan for everything. I make lists, spreadsheets, journals, anything to make me feel like I'm accomplishing something. I go through post-it notes and notepads faster than anyone I've ever met. People always laugh and remind me that once I have you, my lists, plans, everything will change. It'll be about you and what you want. And you know what? I'm okay with that. I'm still positive that I'll be one of those schedule parents because really, I need a schedule. I don't function well without one. But I know we won't always stick to it, and that's okay too.

I promise, if you hear Mommy stressing every once in awhile (especially while I'm pregnant with you) I'm very sorry, and the stress doesn't last long. Because Mommy is a planner, I stress when things don't go the way I thought they would. And this pregnant thing is new to me. I've never done this before. So it's an adjustment for me. But man Baby, you're worth it. I promise to work on that and I promise to try to be a calm mom, just for you. I can't guarantee it, but I'll try.

I'm already planning for the day of your arrival. I think about it, picture it, dream it. I have a plan, and if others don't like my plan, they will have to deal with it. Because that day is about us. It's about Daddy, Mommy, and You becoming a little family. I have to do what's best for us, and since Mommy is actually going to have you, I get to decide how we're going to do it. No matter what. I want what's best for you.

I am enjoying carrying you and growing you right now. It's fun. It's an amazing bond and I'm blessed to experience this.

I love you so much already. My heart is full of love for you baby. I get lost in thought multiple times a day touching my belly and thinking about you. No matter what, I am going to love you kid.

And for that, I just want to cry.

Well baby, Mommy has to do some work. But I wanted to make sure you knew that you have become my world, a thought and feeling I never knew I would experience.

Lots and lots of love from Mommy.

Letter To My Little Bun

Dear Little Bun-

Well, we’ve made it to week 12 together, sweetie! Mommy is so very happy that you’re still here with us and that we’re moving forward together.

This week you’re the size of a plum! That’s pretty cool!! Almost all of your systems are completely formed. There isn't a lot of description of what you’re doing this week and that’s probably because your little systems are mainly developed and now you’ll be focused on maturing and growing. My goodness, you’re growing up so fast already.

I had a lot of fun with you at our appointment this week.

First, you did awesome when Dr. Schwope listened for your heartbeat on the Doppler. It was so cute and fast!! I couldn't hear you at first, but Mimi heard you right away.

Then, she did the ultrasound and you just came to life. My word, you danced and kicked and shook your little hands. Nana is convinced that you were saying “Hi, Nana,” and you know what? I believe you were too! You were probably so excited that there was a room full of people who are already so in love with you, that you just had to wave and say hi! You made Mommy laugh, and then tear up, and then laugh again.

Mimi said you’re already hyper like me! Poor Daddy, isn’t going to know what to do with two hyper people in one home together!

Your legs looked long to me, and they probably are. You have a very tall Daddy, so you’ll most likely have long legs like him!

I love you very, very much baby and I’m excited about moving to 2^nd trimester with you.

We’re going places little one, and I’ve never been more excited.

I love you, my Little Plum Bun!

Love, Mommy

Week 12 Updates

Look at my little, tiny, barely-there bump! Okay, well it's not barely-there, but I think the picture makes it look bigger than it actually is...You know how I know it’s a bump and not bloat? Because, my bloat totally disappeared and this little bump came up from very low and just sticks around.

Weekly Questions

How far along? TWELVE weeks. I’m in awe. Some books say I’m in 2nd trimester now, and some say not until week 13. So, I’m claiming 2nd trimester as 12 ½ weeks. So I’ll be there in just a few short days. And I couldn’t be more thrilled.

How Big Is The Baby? The size of a plum. That’s pretty unbelievable. We’re way past the days of the microscopic poppy-seed-sized baby. There’s no going back, this baby is just getting bigger!

Total weight gain: So, I gained a pound last week, but then lost 1 ½ pounds this week. So now I’m at 135 lbs even (yeah, obviously, I don’t care about sharing the actual number on here. Plus, it’s easier for me to keep track that way!). Funny, that was my goal weight before I got pregnant. I’m glad I at least get to see that weight again before all the baby weight starts adding on!

Maternity Clothes: Now that I have a baby pooch rather than a huge bloat, I don’t mind the fitted shirts that show it a little bit more. Before, it looked like I ate a dozen donuts for breakfast so I avoided fitted shirts. But now that baby is starting to pooch out, I want people to see it. Though it still feels weird to wear a fitted shirt that shows a bump, I still automatically want to suck it in.

Sleep: I’m sleeping through the night and getting GREAT sleep. I wake up feeling sore, but I know it’s because I toss way more at night now.

Food cravings: No real cravings. I like somewhat bland food and still avoid creamy food. Also, I hate anything cooked in oil. Turns out, I can always taste the oil. And that is pretty gag-worthy.

What I miss: Nothing right now. I'm happy to be pregnant, even with all of the crazy changes!

What I am looking forward to: 2nd Trimester!!

Milestones: I went to see my doctor this week and the baby danced all around during the ultrasound! Nana and Mimi were there so it was great for them to see too. Man, that baby is active.

Letter To My Little Bun

Dear Little Bun-

Hey sweet little baby.

You’re the size of a lime right now. A LIME baby! That's HUGE. You're growing so much and so fast. It's unbelievable. As of right now, your head and body are the same size. That seems silly, but don't worry, it'll balance out in the next few weeks! You have transparent skin right now (and again, don't worry, it won't be like this forever. You may be very pale like your mommy, but you won't be transparent!). Your fingers and toes are no longer webbed and your starting to form hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds! You're really starting to form now!

I have to go see our doctor tomorrow. She wants to make sure everything is okay with the both us. Could you do something for me? When we're there looking at you, could you maybe move once? I want to see you move little baby. If you're sleeping and don't feel like performing, that's okay too. Nana will be there watching too so make sure you beat your heart super strong again so she can see it!

I've been sick this week. According to my books, I should be feeling like a human again, but since I got knocked out and have been on the couch two days this week, I'm not feeling like that. But that's not your fault. It's a silly cold that it just making Mommy feel really awful. I'll be better soon and I you won't have to listen to me complain anymore about it.

I can't wait to see you tomorrow baby.

I love you so very much my little Lime Bun.

Love, Mommy

Week 11 Updates

So this picture is awful. One, I shouldn't have stood in front of a window, and two, I'm wearing a ruffly shirt and my sleeve is blocking my belly. But it's okay, still the usual bloat!

Yes, I know, I'm missing week ten. But I have a good reason for that. I'm switching to do these updates on Wednesday now when I actually change weeks. Middle of the week is easier for me, plus, I'll be right on the day of changing! Don't worry, not much has changed during week ten that you need updates for. It was pretty similar to week nine, so we aren't missing too much.

Weekly Questions

How far along? 11 weeks. ELEVEN WEEKS. That's crazy talk.

How Big Is The Baby? The size of a lime. How huge is my baby?

Total weight gain: One pound. That's probably because I'm actually eating again. Not much, but I am eating.

Maternity Clothes: Still don't have to wear them, but the looser shirts make me feel better. At least when I wear those I don't feel like I'm stuffed in a shirt. But I don't wear only maternity tops, I also wear lots of my loose fitted shirts that I used to wear.

Sleep: I'm not as tired as I used to be. I'm sleeping through the night and I'm not falling asleep in the middle of the day. That can probably be accredited to eating food again.

Food cravings: I still adore cold food. And I'm loving plain pasta with parmesan cheese. Not really a craving, but something I actually enjoy.
What I miss: Nothing right now. I'm happy to pregnant, even with all of the crazy changes!

What I am looking forward to: I go to my doctor tomorrow and I'll get to see the baby again. I'm VERY excited about that!!

Milestones: I'm in the double digits!! I'm so excited about that!!

Letter To My Little Bun

Dear Little Bun-

Hey sweet thing. I hope you’re doing okay right now.

Did I tell you I love you? Because I do. So much and it’s crazy that I can love someone so teensy who I haven’t even held yet. But I do. You make your Mommy so very, very happy.

You’re the size of a green olive right now. Which is ironic, because just typing “green olive” makes Mommy a little gaggy. But, that’s okay baby, I’ll get past it, and really, it’s for an amazing reason. You’re already getting distinct facial features this early on! I bet you are beautiful. The books now call you a fetus instead of an embryo but you know what I call you? Baby. Because you’ve been a baby to me since the first day the test came back positive. So don’t worry when you hear those weird scientific names. You’re a baby, and that’s all that matters.

You took your first road trip this weekend to Odessa. You did so very, very good. You only made Mommy a little carsick and then you made Mommy so tired that I slept most of the trip. Good thing Daddy likes driving, huh?

You’re doing so awesome Baby Bun.

Next week, we go back to the doctor, so make sure you beat your heart really hard, and if you want to give Mommy a little wave, go for it kid.

I love you so very much my little Green Olive Bun.

Love, Mommy

Week 9 Updates

There is no picture this week. I simply forgot to take it. But look at last week, it’s all still the same. Just a crazy bloat and no waist.

Weekly Questions

How far along? 9 weeks 6 days

How Big Is The Baby? The size of a green olive!

Total weight gain: Still none.

Maternity Clothes: I don’t technically need any maternity clothes, but they sure do feel better then my regular ones. No tight fits around my belly right now, please. I went to Odessa this weekend and Tyler’s mom got me 3 skirts and a shirt! A couple of the skirts I won’t be able to actually wear until I have a real belly going on, but for now the shirt is super comfortable!

Sleep: I still like a nap here and there, but I’m doing better with the whole narcoleptic thing I had going on earlier.

Food cravings: Cold food and watermelon. I love that fruit so much.

Food aversions: I’m doing MUCH better with this aversion thing. I’m still pretty gaggy (this morning has been rough) but I’m eating way more than I was last week. I mean, it’s a slow process, some foods still get to me when I smell them, but overall, I’m liking food again. Except pizza. And meat. And soy sauce. Man, I wish I hadn’t forgotten my Preggie Pops today. I could sure use on. Or fifteen.

What I miss: Not gonna lie, the non gaggy feeling was nice. But that’s okay, because VERY soon I’ll be out of first trimester and I’ll be gag free!

What I am looking forward to: Going to the doctor’s next week to see Baby Bun again. I can’t wait to see it’s cute little body again! Also, tomorrow I hit TEN weeks, which means I’m out of the single digits! Yay

Milestones: Food. Seriously, I’m very excited that I ate more than popsicles this weekend. Breaking out the belly cream, because my stomach has started this fantastic itch.