Finally I have taken the time and mustered up the energy to take a picture, download it, and write a short snippit of a blog post. Okay at first, I let several negative remarks affect my outlook on the blog updates for a few weeks in the beginning. When I got over that and decided I was still going to update it each week, I have just been so sick and exhausted each day that I haven't made time for it. Although this is not the best picture quality, it is up! Week 16 will begin the weekly updates. I am so looking forward to watching this little bump continue to grow. Thank you for journeying with us through this and especially to those who are praying for our LS. And yes, I've had a sonogram and no, I'm not having twins. :)
Here is a template of questions that I'll be answering each week. Read if you'd like :)
I'll be keeping track of all of these details for myself to look back on.
How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes! The belly band goes on everything that isn't maternity. I tried to wear "regular" clothes this morning, and I had to come home and change because I felt like the life was being squeezed out of me...not good.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: About a week ago, I started having the strangest, most vivid dreams. This now happens every night so lots of tossing and turning but I love my sleep! I wrote it as one of my cravings because I still can't get through a single day without a nap.
Best moment this week: Finalizing plans for our family/friends "gender reveal party". So excited to find out what our little darling is!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? I desperately miss having energy and not feeling nauseous.
Movement: Not yet...hopeful :)
Food cravings: Fruits & more fruit. Any cold, juicy fruit is what I want... always! I've had more food aversions that food cravings so when I'm nauseous, (currently always but looking for that to be different soon :) cold fruit is all I want. Oh, and diet coke!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken and even the slightest whiff of a nasty smell. When they say that your senses are heightened during pregnancy, they don't lie.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I have as you can tell. This is my first week where people who don't know me have asked about my pregnancy. It is evident now.
Gender prediction: Girl - we will find out in 2 weeks!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Tired isn't an option?
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender & feeling the baby move!
Total weight gain/loss: 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes! The belly band goes on everything that isn't maternity. I tried to wear "regular" clothes this morning, and I had to come home and change because I felt like the life was being squeezed out of me...not good.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: About a week ago, I started having the strangest, most vivid dreams. This now happens every night so lots of tossing and turning but I love my sleep! I wrote it as one of my cravings because I still can't get through a single day without a nap.
Best moment this week: Finalizing plans for our family/friends "gender reveal party". So excited to find out what our little darling is!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? I desperately miss having energy and not feeling nauseous.
Movement: Not yet...hopeful :)
Food cravings: Fruits & more fruit. Any cold, juicy fruit is what I want... always! I've had more food aversions that food cravings so when I'm nauseous, (currently always but looking for that to be different soon :) cold fruit is all I want. Oh, and diet coke!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken and even the slightest whiff of a nasty smell. When they say that your senses are heightened during pregnancy, they don't lie.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, I have as you can tell. This is my first week where people who don't know me have asked about my pregnancy. It is evident now.
Gender prediction: Girl - we will find out in 2 weeks!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Tired isn't an option?
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender & feeling the baby move!
Prayer for the week: My joy will not be found in the circumstance of the way I currently feel but in the Lord and His glory. I am praying to feel restored physically and the second trimester "bliss" of no nausea will hit soon.
