Just a little journal of my thoughts on month four:
- I am told this will get annoying, but I loved having a stranger touch my belly for the first time! Don't worry, no one broke the rule of assuming I was pregnant vs. tubby. It was my yoga instructor who already knew I was pregnant :)
- I've been obsessing over the scale in fear that my weight could balloon quickly if I am not diligent about my health. Hitting 5lbs of total weight gain so far is bitter-sweet because I am right on track and even a couple pounds light according to the doctor ... but I have a long road ahead of getting wider and rounder, yikes!
- It's such a bummer that my favorite yoga class is now too uncomfortable for me.
- Carbs of any kind taste better than ever!
- Blaine talked to my belly for the first time this month. The conversation was mostly about ASU football's outlook and ranking for the coming season.
- I didn't enjoy feeling so self-conscious during the "beer gut" phase of weeks 13-16 ... but I think I've now "popped" at the very end of this fourth month.
- Hearing the heartbeat is always amazing, but particularly wonderful at our 15 week doctor appointment because we knew that we were officially out of the woods from 1st trimester miscarriage worries.
- We have 3 potential boy names picked out, but no girl names. I've been so convinced it's a boy all along ... it's going to be a major shock if it's a girl. Can't wait to find out!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Belly Pictures - Month 4
13 weeks (baby is the size of a peach) and we were in Colorado:
14 weeks (baby is the size of a lemon):
15 weeks (baby is the size of an apple):
16 weeks (baby is the size of a mango):
You'd think all these "fruit" comparisons were so cute ... but most of the time I just feel like I am growing a "beer gut"! I know soon enough it will be a bonafide baby bump :)
14 weeks (baby is the size of a lemon):
15 weeks (baby is the size of an apple):
16 weeks (baby is the size of a mango):
You'd think all these "fruit" comparisons were so cute ... but most of the time I just feel like I am growing a "beer gut"! I know soon enough it will be a bonafide baby bump :)Elastic-Infused Shopping
Starting at the beginning of my 2nd trimester, I was struggling with my wardrobe. Not only were my clothes starting to get uncomfortable, but since I have not yet shared the pregnancy with my work world, I was feeling more self-conscious about my developing "beer gut".
Momma to the rescue! My mom, Barb, was so super-sweet to offer to take me out for my first maternity outfit. We went shopping, and I was surprised to find a store-wide sale and A LOT of cute things that weren't the mu-mu's I was expecting to dread.
The saleslady insisted that I try on the foam-rubber belly in the dressing room because she thought my mom would love it ... and sure enough, out came the camera.
I had so much fun shopping with my mom. As I scooped up my finds, I went to ask my mom which outfit she wanted to ring up (so I could figure out what else I'd need to cut from my purchase to afford it). Much to my surprise, she bought ALL OF IT for me!!! I have such an amazing mom. The generous gesture brought my hormonal state over the edge, and next thing you knew ... I was the pregnant girl crying in the middle of the maternity store!
Thank you mom! For the clothes, the fun time, and all your love.
Momma to the rescue! My mom, Barb, was so super-sweet to offer to take me out for my first maternity outfit. We went shopping, and I was surprised to find a store-wide sale and A LOT of cute things that weren't the mu-mu's I was expecting to dread.
The saleslady insisted that I try on the foam-rubber belly in the dressing room because she thought my mom would love it ... and sure enough, out came the camera.
I had so much fun shopping with my mom. As I scooped up my finds, I went to ask my mom which outfit she wanted to ring up (so I could figure out what else I'd need to cut from my purchase to afford it). Much to my surprise, she bought ALL OF IT for me!!! I have such an amazing mom. The generous gesture brought my hormonal state over the edge, and next thing you knew ... I was the pregnant girl crying in the middle of the maternity store!Thank you mom! For the clothes, the fun time, and all your love.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
12 Week Ultrasound Photo and Video
Wow, did out little amoeba-baby change from week 7 to week 12! I'm not sure I can describe how seeing him/her made me feel exactly, but Blaine and I agree that it feels much more "real" now. We are over-the-moon giddy!
I think I've watch this 2 minute video a couple of dozen times already. I can't get enough of the little creature wiggling around.
I love the little hand resting up by it's face. It's even cooler in the video because you can see the tiny fingers!
I think I've watch this 2 minute video a couple of dozen times already. I can't get enough of the little creature wiggling around.
I love the little hand resting up by it's face. It's even cooler in the video because you can see the tiny fingers!
Not-So-Exciting Belly Pictures
Blaine bought me a cute book we found at the bookstore called "The Belly Book". It's a journal and scrapbook to memorialize your pregnancy. It's been fun to fill out, but it has spots to put a belly picture for every week of your pregnancy. Taking one photo a week sounded fun at first, but it's kind of become a chore now, especially since I look pretty much the same in all of them. Rest assured, my pants got a little more snug each week, but no bump in sight yet ...
4 Weeks (baby is the size of a poppy seed ):
5 weeks (baby is the size of a sesame seed):
6 weeks (baby is the size of a lentil bean):
7 weeks (baby is the size of a blueberry):
8 weeks (baby is the size of a kidney bean):
9 weeks (baby is the size of a grape) ... why did Blaine take a picture of my butt instead of my belly?
I forgot to take a 10 week photo :( but the baby was the size of a kumkuat.
11 weeks (baby is the size of a fig):
12 weeks (baby is the size of a lime):
4 Weeks (baby is the size of a poppy seed ):
5 weeks (baby is the size of a sesame seed):
6 weeks (baby is the size of a lentil bean):
7 weeks (baby is the size of a blueberry):
8 weeks (baby is the size of a kidney bean):
9 weeks (baby is the size of a grape) ... why did Blaine take a picture of my butt instead of my belly?
I forgot to take a 10 week photo :( but the baby was the size of a kumkuat.
11 weeks (baby is the size of a fig):
12 weeks (baby is the size of a lime):
1st Trimester Reflections
Here is are some of the highs, lows, and lessons learned from my first trimester:
- Excitement over being symptom free was fleeting. The dizziness, nausea, and watery mouth started at 4 weeks and lasted until 11.5 weeks.
- Apples with peanut butter, nuts, and dried fruit were the only things that kept me and baby alive during these 3 months.
- Announcing our news to family and friends was WAY more exciting to me than Blaine.
- Oversees jet-lag is extra painful when you are constantly tired and nauseous.
- German food is absolutely stomach-turning when you have morning sickness.
- I feel ahead of the weight gain game to only have put on 1 pound the whole trimester. I guess morning sickness has that one perk.
- My new favorite thing was to run my hands over my belly in the morning before I got out of bed to feel how my tummy was starting to change slightly.
- I had only 2 incidents of mind-numbing cravings. There was the bean burrito that I HAD TO HAVE right in the middle of my yoga class. Then over coffee and cake one evening in Europe, we waived over the waiter so I could order some french fries too!
- Before being pregnant, I never knew I could have a debilitating fear of throwing up in front of clients or in public.
- It's way to easy to collect a HUGE stack of pregnancy books. My nightstand is buried under them.
- Hearing the heartbeat is the the most beautiful sound I have ever heard :)
- Excitement over being symptom free was fleeting. The dizziness, nausea, and watery mouth started at 4 weeks and lasted until 11.5 weeks.
- Apples with peanut butter, nuts, and dried fruit were the only things that kept me and baby alive during these 3 months.
- Announcing our news to family and friends was WAY more exciting to me than Blaine.
- Oversees jet-lag is extra painful when you are constantly tired and nauseous.
- German food is absolutely stomach-turning when you have morning sickness.
- I feel ahead of the weight gain game to only have put on 1 pound the whole trimester. I guess morning sickness has that one perk.
- My new favorite thing was to run my hands over my belly in the morning before I got out of bed to feel how my tummy was starting to change slightly.
- I had only 2 incidents of mind-numbing cravings. There was the bean burrito that I HAD TO HAVE right in the middle of my yoga class. Then over coffee and cake one evening in Europe, we waived over the waiter so I could order some french fries too!
- Before being pregnant, I never knew I could have a debilitating fear of throwing up in front of clients or in public.
- It's way to easy to collect a HUGE stack of pregnancy books. My nightstand is buried under them.
- Hearing the heartbeat is the the most beautiful sound I have ever heard :)
Baby's First Photos
Fortunately, everything turned out just fine, but I was having some spotting early on that led to a series of ultrasounds early in my pregnancy.
It was a particularly nerve-wracking because Blaine was in Europe for school. It was tough to be alone and worried, not to mention mortifying to fall into tears every time I saw the ultrasound technician! But like I said everything turned out just fine, and no worse for wear, we got to keep some pictures as souvenirs.
5 weeks pregnant (baby is the size of a sesame seed):
6 weeks pregnant (baby is the size of a lentil bean):
7 weeks pregnant (baby is the size of a blueberry):
It was a particularly nerve-wracking because Blaine was in Europe for school. It was tough to be alone and worried, not to mention mortifying to fall into tears every time I saw the ultrasound technician! But like I said everything turned out just fine, and no worse for wear, we got to keep some pictures as souvenirs.
5 weeks pregnant (baby is the size of a sesame seed):
6 weeks pregnant (baby is the size of a lentil bean):
7 weeks pregnant (baby is the size of a blueberry):
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