16 Weeks

How far along: 16 weeks

Baby Size: Avocado 

Weight gain: +1 lb

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing a few maternity dresses but just for comfort.  

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I've been sleeping like a baby as long as Forrest is sleeping right next to me!

Best moment this week: Having a bump and people noticing!     

Miss Anything: I'm missing coffee. I think it's the weather.

Movement: I don't think what I felt last week was the baby because I would think I would have felt it again by now.
Food cravings:  This week I'm craving Olive Garden salad, breadsticks and alfredo. Also don't forget my ever present Chick-Fil-A craving!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Gender: We will find out in less than 2 weeks! 

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Lots of soup and grilled cheese! I did cheat on Sunday!

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: "Heaviness" in my belly, slight lower back pain if I sit for a long time and at night after walking. I had my first "pregnancy headache" Saturday afternoon. I drank a ton of water and after 3 hours of not going away I broke down and took Tylenol. I decreased the pain and I was able to fall asleep. 
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband and baby!
Looking forward to: Feeling flutters!
Goals: Think about colors for the nursery and organize the baby's closet

My Tummy's Rumblin'

Our Meal Plan for the Week of October 29th 

Monday- Baked Whole Chicken, Green Beans, Cornbread
Tuesday- Salmon, Broccoli, Cornbread
Wednesday- Leftovers  
Thursday- Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas with Corn
Friday- Crockpot Red Beans and Rice (Skipped this meal last week b/c Forrest got sick)
Saturday- Mini Chicken Pot Pie 
Sunday- Cheat Day : )

An Ode To...

 Coffee

I would love to add a cup of coffee (with my favorite peppermint mocha creamer)...

to my Monday morning tradition of catching up on last nights Revenge...

while enjoying the crisp air that fall brings!

15 Weeks

Don't forget to place your gender guesses!

How far along: 15 weeks

Baby Size: Orange 

Weight gain: +.5 lbs

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing a few maternity dresses but just for comfort.  

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I've been sleeping like a baby as long as Forrest is sleeping right next to me!

Best moment this week: Having a bump and people noticing!     

Miss Anything: I'm missing chocolate this week. I've been craving Oreo blizzards! I'm staying away from any chocolate due to the caffeine.  

Movement: I may have felt flutters one time on Saturday evening during the Gator game! I haven't felt anything since so we'll see!

Food cravings:  This week I'm craving salty chips, orange chicken, fruit!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Gender: We will find out in 3 weeks! 

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Since we were in Georgia this past week, I cheated a little bit. I had some fried chicken and mint milkshakes for 3 nights 

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: "Heaviness" in my belly, slight lower back pain at night after walking, gums bled once while flossing
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband and baby!
Looking forward to: Feeling flutters!
Goals: Think about colors for the nursery and organize the baby's closet

My little buddy Joshua!

Our First Taste of Fall

When we left Florida, it was hot. I'm talking bathing suit weather. Georgia, on the other hand, was quite different. The weather in the morning and evening was chilly while the afternoon was perfect. 

 We spent our days together shopping, riding bikes, walking the track, sitting by the fire, piggin' out and cuddling with the children!

 I enjoyed soaking up the Hataway babies and enjoying them before my baby's born : )

 Forrest may have played a part in spoiling the babies too : )

It's always hard to say goodbye but it makes Christmas even more exciting!

Yummy in My Tummy

Our Meal Plan for the Week of October 22nd

Monday- Chicken and Rice 
Tuesday- Soup and Grilled Cheese
Wednesday- Cheese and Broccoli Bake (Make 1 additional as a freezer meal) 
Thursday- Salmon, Kale and a Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
Friday- Pizza Night 
Saturday- Crockpot Red Beans & Rice
Sunday- Deen Bros Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole

14 Weeks

How far along: 14 weeks

Baby Size: Lemon 

Weight gain: I am exactly at my pre-pregnancy weight!

Maternity clothes: Not yet, but I have a feeling it's coming soon! 

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: Great! I'm still exhausted in the afternoons but just can't fall asleep anymore. I just rest for an hour instead. I'm out by 9 every night! I accidentally slept on my belly during the night. (it was only for less than 30 minutes) I woke up really really uncomfortable! How do I keep from rolling on my belly at night?

Best moment this week: Being in the second trimester!   

Miss Anything: I'm not missing anything this week! Just thankful to BE PREGNANT!

Movement: Nothing but wondering when I will start feeling flutters?!?!

Food cravings:  Fruit, Greek Yogurt, Sprite and Chick-Fil-A!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak

Gender: Based on the heart rate the baby should be a girl...only 4 weeks until we find out : ) Heart rate was 150 at my last appointment.

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Mostly toast, beans, soup, fruit, green smoothies, veggies, almonds, my "cheating" has included Baked Salt & Vinegar chips that Mom got me hooked on over the weekend. 

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: I have to sleep with a pillow under my belly or it hurts. 
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband and baby!
Looking forward to: Feeling flutters!

Goals: Our next big thing for the nursery is for Forrest to load the furniture into the truck to take to Georgia.

God's Plan

Growing up, I always dreamed of getting married and raising a family. I hadn't really thought about what I wanted in my childhood and teenage years lately until today. While cleaning the house, this song came on pandora. I had never heard it before. It immediately made me hit my knees in a thanksgiving prayer! I looked down at my tiny bump and the dinner I needed to pop in the oven for the hubs. That in itself is what's important to me!

I am so thankful for the Lord blessing me to stay home with my baby before he/she even arrives! 

I'm thankful for my husband who doesn't fuss if his favorite cup is dirty or if he eats the same meal 2 nights in one week! The man who has offered to have someone come in to clean the house once a week so I can just "grow our baby!" A person who works 12 hours a day and comes home asking what he can do for me! 

A Long List

From day 1 of my pregnancy I starting compiling a list of "to do's" and prioritizing them. As I get further along, I will update the list.

I know this some be a little extensive but that's how I seem to work best. I like to have a thorough plan and if something needs done why not do it now when I have the time vs. doing it when I have a toddler at my heels : )

1. Stop Lexi from barking at anything that passes
2. Clear out all furniture in the nursery (Forrest)
3. Remove all of our winter clothes from nursery closet (Me)
4. Paint nursery (Forrest)
5. Decorate nursery after 20 weeks (Both) 
6. Register for the baby after 18 weeks (Both)
7. Add shelving to nursery closet (Forrest) 
8. Wash all baby's clothes and put away/hang up (Me) 
9. Register at hospital 24 weeks (Me) 
10. Schedule prenatal hospital tour (Me)
11. Interview pediatricians after 30 weeks (Me)
12. Schedule 4D ultrasound for 24 weeks (Me) 
13. Maternity pictures at 30 weeks (Both)
14. Paint stairway and hallway? (Forrest)
15. Birth Plan (Both) 
16. Organize and declutter the following areas: (Both)
1. Forrest's Desk
2. Kitchen Cabinets, Pantry
3. Downstairs Bathroom Cabinet
4. Nursery Bathroom
5. Laundry Room (Clean behind and under machines) 
6. Our closets
7. Bathroom cabinet
17. Print pictures for the gallery wall (Me)
18. 2011 Scrapbook finished (Me)
19. Print 2012 & 2012 Scrapbook (Me)
20. Schedule newborn photoshoot (Me)
21. Make freezer meals (Me)
22. Touch paint downstairs (Forrest)
23. Schedule Lexi grooming appt for when I'm 34 weeks (Me)
24. Pack hospital bags for me, Forrest & baby (Me)
25. Thoroughly clean out frig & freezer (Both)
26. Buy extra soap and hand sanitizer (Me)
27. Babyproof entire house (Both)  
28. Install car seat and have it checked by AAA
29. Thoroughly clean out car, have seats steam cleaned (Me)
30. Birth Announcements (Me) 

Let me know if I'm forgetting anything!

13 Weeks

How far along: 13 weeks

Baby Size: Peach 

Weight gain: -.5 according to my scale

Maternity clothes: I wore work out clothes all week except for the few times I went out with Forrest in the evenings. Then it was jeans (with the rubber band trick) and loose shirts. 

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I have to get up to go to the bathroom at 3 am every single morning but go right back to sleep!

Best moment this week: Reaching the Second Trimester and starting the nursery : )    

Miss Anything: I'm not missing anything this week! Just thankful to BE PREGNANT!

Movement: Nothing but wondering when I will start feeling flutters?!?!

Food cravings:  This week I'm completely different! The only two things I crave are Sprite and  Oikos Lime Greek Yogurt. It tastes like Key Lime Pie!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak

Gender: Based on the heart rate the baby should be a girl...time will tell : ) Heart rate is in the high 170's and low 180's

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Mostly toast, stew, beans, soup, fruit, green smoothies, veggies, almonds

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: I've had blood sugar issues off and on this week if I don't eat every two hours! My lower back has also been hurting a few nights this week.
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband and baby!
Looking forward to: Feeling flutters!

Goals: Our next big thing for the nursery is for Forrest to load the furniture into the truck to take to Georgia.

Cake Time

My sweet husband accompanied me (and baby blueberry) to 

Grandpa Don's 80th birthday party at Maison & Jardin! 

We had a great time visiting with family and catching up!

12 Weeks

How far along: 12 weeks

Baby Size: Plum

Weight gain: -1 according to my scale

Maternity clothes: Still dresses, comfortable pants, loose shirts

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I have to get up to go to the bathroom at 3 am every single morning but go right back to sleep!

Best moment this week: Feeling some pressure and stretching which my OB says is my uterus expanding   

Miss Anything: I'm not missing anything this week! Just thankful to BE PREGNANT!

Movement: Nothing but I'm looking forward to feeling little movements!

Food cravings: This week I've started craving a lot of things! Chili, Tacos, Black Bean Chips, Toast dipped in Olive Oil

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak

Gender: Based on the heart rate the baby should be a girl...time will tell : ) Heart rate is in the high 170's and low 180's

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Mostly toast, stew, beans, soup, fruit, green smoothies, veggies

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: Ligament pain, crazy dreams and exhaustion! I usually wake up around 9:30 then a nap around 2 and go to bed at 9. No more metal taste in my mouth!
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful!
Looking forward to: Reaching the Second Trimester!

Goals: Getting a plan together with Forrest on attacking guestroom soon to be nursery! The furniture needs to be removed and closet organized!

Beachin' It!

 In early September, we took an overdue family vacation to Anna Maria Island. We spent Thursday-Sunday   at Coconut Vacations and wished it was longer. Before we left for vacation, my morning sickness was terrible! I was anxious about how much I'd be able to enjoy the vacation and boy was I surprised! I was up early Friday morning and just couldn't fall asleep. Daddy was the only other one up and he asked me if I wanted to walk the beach. I was hesitant since the mornings were my worst time but I went for it! We brought along my trusty saltines and had a great time. That morning was the best I had felt since finding out we were pregnant!

I took these pictures while on our 6 AM walk : )

Forrest and Lexi joined us on Friday. I was so glad to see them! The entire trip she was either sleeping in Forrest's lap or "sharing" food with Daddy!

  I came out from the kitchen cooking breakfast to find them "reading the paper."

We hit the beach for a few pictures! 

Our growing family at Sunset!

 

 If anyone is having bad morning sickness, go to the beach- IT WILL CURE YOU! At least it did for me : )

11 Weeks

I'm 11 weeks Pregnant Wednesday September 25th. 

How far along: 11 weeks

Baby Size: Lime

Weight gain: -1 according the doctor's scale

Maternity clothes: Still dresses and comfortable pants!

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: The pregnancy bladder has kicked in! I have to get up to go to the bathroom about every 3 hours at night but usually go right back to sleep!

Best moment this week: Seeing our baby move at the ER and OB! Heart rate is in the high 170's and low 180's

Miss Anything: I'm not missing anything this week! Just thankful to BE PREGNANT!

Movement: Nothing

Food cravings: Lightly buttered toast dipped in olive oil, peanut butter toast  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak

Gender: Based on the heart rate the baby should be a girl...time will tell : )

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Mostly toast, fruit, yogurt, green smoothies, soup

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: This week I'm starting to feel little pulls if I roll over really fast in bed!
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful!
Looking forward to: Finding out what we're having : )

Lets Try This Again

Since last week was crazy for us, I omitted a few meals and changed our plan a bit!

Our Meal Plan for the Week of October 1st

Monday- Black beans over Rice with Cornbread
Tuesday- Salmon with Cooked Spinach
Wednesday- Chicken Ranch Tacos and Corn
Thursday- Chicken & Rice with Roasted Root Veggies
Friday- Grilled Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
Saturday- Chili