18 weeks

18 already!

How far Along:  18 Weeks
Weight Gain/Loss: forgot to weigh myself this week!
Symptoms: None! Had some cheese and rice pudding with no problems.
Sleep: Seems pretty good!
Clothes: Have been wearing a belly band even though my pants still technically button- just more comfortable that way! Shirts are still mostly fine.
Cravings: None really
Movement: I am now positive the 'twitches' I felt in my lower abdomen on my drive home from Thanksgiving were in fact baby movements!
Exercise: eh, its overrated! I will be going back to yoga after Nutcracker/ the holidays
What I Miss: Thanksgiving was a little crazy, would have been nice to take the edge off with a glass of wine! I know they say a small glass is ok... but I would never hear the end of that with my family and would never forgive myself if there was a problem with baby!
Moment of the Week:Most of the Thanksgiving moments were pretty memorable!
Looking forward to: Our ultrasound is is 2 weeks, and Nutcracker starts then too!
Next Appointment: December 10th
Milestone: 

Gobble Gobble!

My sister came down Tuesday night to spend Thanksgiving with us! B and I were both sleeping when she arrived but Luna heard her and was able to greet her.

We made cinnamon rolls on Wednesday as well as prepared some appetizers for the next day. Surprisingly, the grocery store wasn't that busy! We made a veggie dip and cut all the veggies, stuffed mushrooms, and had pinwheels just in case.

My sister and I left a little later than we intended (she stole my shower!) but made it to my aunt's house in Vermont by 12:30. My mom, brother, 2 of 3 cousins, and grandparents were already there, along with a few others to make 18 total.

My grandmother was already 3 martini's deep and a bit stumbly! My mom was making pumpkin martinis (damn sounded so good!)

The turkey was home raised, and all of the fixings were amazing. I really only had a couple bites of everything- since I wanted to try it all! We had pumpkin, apple, and berry pies- all homemade of course! My family really doesn't do 'fake' or store bought for the holidays which I am very grateful for! I also brought rice pudding that my step mother helped me make!

On the drive home my stomach was acting a bit funny. My right, lower abdomen was twitching. Just a few times, then in a few other places. It felt like a muscle twitch on the inside.

H and I considered heading out this morning to shop. We considered buying a dryer for our dad, they have been without one for 6 months. But he mentioned to her that they might be buying one, and she woke up at 10- so I didn't see risking having to return the dryer and not finding much else to buy at that point.  I might look at what Cyber Monday deals are out there.

Overall a great holiday!

(will add pics when my mom gets them to me!)

17 weeks

Here is 17 weeks!

How far Along:  17 weeks
Weight Gain/Loss: -3 (-1 total)
Symptoms: Lactose is really the only thing!
Sleep:  Not bad lately! dreams are picking back up
Clothes:  There are for sure pants that don't fit now... after lunch is tougher
Cravings: Salt, I just want things saltier
Movement: Maybe some bubbles but I have no idea
Exercise: Just being me is exercise enough!! ;)
Moment of the Week: Wasn't this week, but too cute not to note. I told one of my students there was something growing in my tummy. He asked "a flower?" "No" "A baby!?" I loved his thought of a flower!
Looking forward to: The holidays, seeing family, and seeing baby next appointment
Next Appointment: Dec 10

Milestone:

16 weeks

Wow, 4 months!

How far Along: 16 weeks
Weight Gain/Loss: 0 this week, -2 total
Symptoms: I think I am a little stuffier and more dry in the nose than normal... but I am not about to nit pick!
Sleep: Wish I was getting to be earlier but sleeping well
Clothes: No new clothes, but I sometimes have to unbutton my pants after eating or when I really have to use the bathroom
Cravings: Salt. Nothing crazy, but salty items need to be saltier! I'm not to the point where I need to add salt to things though!
Movement: none yet, should be soon
Exercise: B is off on Monday so I missed yoga, maybe I will try next sat
What I Miss: Time (I know that will never come back) mostly my time is spent researching baby items, birth techniques, breastfeeding help, and some name research
Moment of the Week: Started the registry
Looking forward to: Busy few weeks ahead! Thanksgiving, Ultrasound, Nutcracker, and Christmas
Next Appointment: December 10th, big ultrasound!!
Names: I really like the name Elise, coincidentally, my middle name, We haven't talked it over but I think it sounds beautiful with Claire

Milestone:

Third Appointment

My third Appointment went very well! B was unable to come with me but I knew this one would be inconsequential.

I was in and out in under 20 minutes, waiting time included.

The medical assistant brought me in, weighed me, and I peed in a cup. She then took my blood pressure and was gone.

I met with the second nurse practitioner, whom I knew I would instantly like! She had on a cute necklace, her hair and nails were done, and she was at least in her 50s!!

I checked with the Dr.'s ability to be on-call, in office, and deliver all of the babies in her practice. Doctors sometimes can't catch a break! Apparently the Dr. has a 90+% delivery rate! I was pretty impressed! I am still not sure I am going to care who is between my legs at that time, but it would still be nice to have a familiar face around.

The NP then felt my belly and we listened to the baby's heartbeat (which she found in a second!) I scheduled my next appointment (big ultrasound!) and I was out of there!

I regained my confidence in the practice and am very excited for me next appointment!

15 weeks

I can't believe I am here already! Second trimester, only 25 weeks to go! 

How far Along:  15 weeks
Weight Gain/Loss: +1 from last week (-2 total)
Symptoms: my appetite on the weekends isn't great, probably because it requires so much planning!
Sleep: no real complaints!
Clothes: bought some new bras- I am up a whole cup size. Might stop back at the store for a belly band but I don't need it yet
Cravings: Nothing really!
Movement: Still none, really hoping its soon!
Exercise: still loving yoga!
What I Miss: :) Do I have to miss something?
Moment of the Week: The congratulations rolling in, so nice to feel so supported! The best was telling my dance class!
Looking forward to: hearing baby's heartbeat again this week
Next Appointment: November 8th
Names: I found Clark this week, but it was vetoed!
Milestone: 

Halloween Party

Front porch, graveyard and wheelbarrow full of bones

Crime scene bathroom

Luna is showing off the living room, giant spider and creepy portraits

Webs and curtain in the entry

Shrimp cerebrum

Jello shot syringes

Poison apple, caramel apple bites

Bleeding heart brie, crescent roll, brie, and raspberry jam

pudding/ cool whip graveyard

Because when you have a skeleton penis, this type of picture is inevitable

 

Here is our family shot! Luna was cut a little bit but she is ok with that.