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!