How far along? 16 weeks
Maternity clothes: Not too much yet. Still making the wardrobe stretch thanks to the bella-band and some creative match-ups. I did find a killer deal on maternity jeans at JCP for $3 and $8...which will carry me through the fall!
Stretch marks: Nothing yet.
Sleep: Awwwwwful! Daniel's gout had a flare up, and moved to his knee. So, we started with just switching sides of the bed so he could use his crutches in the middle of the night (ouch..there's a wall there Sara, and every time you get up to tinkle in the middle of the night, it will still be there!); then, I gave up and just moved to the couch. Talk about sore bones!
Best moment this week: Talking to my mom and sister. Megan and I talked about vacation, which got me really excited!! Oh, and talking to my grandma...laughing hysterically at her stories. She put grandpa on the phone for a minute...a little bit bittersweet because it made me miss him more than anything, but it was SO good to hear his voice.
Miss Anything: Wearing heels four our of five days of the week without my feet killlllling me.
Movement: Feeling the flutter inside is the most wonderful blessing. Daniel put his hand on my stomach while we were getting ready to fall asleep, and he said he could feel something lightly moving around, but it would stop when he pushed hard to get a better feel. And one or two nights this week I've had what I call a firing gun in my stomach...strong putters like a gun going off for a few minutes at a time, until I move positions. It was amazing, and I can't wait for the kicking to begin!
Symptoms: Skin rashes...getting progressively worse (I started with one before I even knew I was pregnant, but now they are showing up everywhere). And a postive...I'm not getting up four times in the night anymore to tinkle...only about two. :)
Food cravings: Auntie Anne's pretzel...and I was darn sure going to get one!! Other than that, I've really been craving salads (cold and crisp...with cucumbers and balsalmic), and a steak from Outback (let's just say it's a good thing for our wallets there isn't one nearby).
Anything making you queasy or sick: Would it be wrong to say people? haha Probably. But, there are certain things that I smelled on people that made my stomach turn this week when I would be out and about...body odor, perfume, smoke, etc.
Have you started to show yet: Woah momma...YES!
Gender: Anxiously waiting another three weeks.
Labor Signs: Nada
Belly Button in or out?: This pains me to say that my very deep innie is getting a little shallow. Nothing crazy yet, but enough for me and Daniel to notice since we've NEVER been able to see the depths of my button. :)
Wedding rigns on or off: Still on, but getting a little tighter at the end of the day, and when I first wake up in the morning. And I've been rocking my cocktail rings almost everyday since I realized that these will soon be gathering dust in my jewelry box.
General Mood: Irritable, mostly during the day. The littlest things are ticking me off. It was a rough week to begin with, since Daniel's gout moved to his knee and had a terrible flare up, so sleep was at a zero most nights....and we had storms which caused a huge flood in our guest bedroom (soon to be baby's room).
Best advice this week: From my mom's famous pep-talks. I called her when my world was falling apart earlier this week, and she reassured me that I can only take care of things that are in my control and I should let everything else roll off my shoulders. I'm human, so emotions are natural...especially given the hormones. But I can't predict or help what other people do to put a chip on my shoulder.
Worst advice this week: That Foster's milkshakes are ok everyday. :)
Exercise: Gross weather outside = snuggly, no motivation, zero movement after 8p.m. :)
Looking forward to: Hearing if B & Michelle are having a boy or a girl, since they find out the very soon!! And, of course, vacation coming up in less than a month!
Have you started to show yet: Woah momma...YES!
Gender: Anxiously waiting another three weeks.
Labor Signs: Nada
Belly Button in or out?: This pains me to say that my very deep innie is getting a little shallow. Nothing crazy yet, but enough for me and Daniel to notice since we've NEVER been able to see the depths of my button. :)
Wedding rigns on or off: Still on, but getting a little tighter at the end of the day, and when I first wake up in the morning. And I've been rocking my cocktail rings almost everyday since I realized that these will soon be gathering dust in my jewelry box.
General Mood: Irritable, mostly during the day. The littlest things are ticking me off. It was a rough week to begin with, since Daniel's gout moved to his knee and had a terrible flare up, so sleep was at a zero most nights....and we had storms which caused a huge flood in our guest bedroom (soon to be baby's room).
Best advice this week: From my mom's famous pep-talks. I called her when my world was falling apart earlier this week, and she reassured me that I can only take care of things that are in my control and I should let everything else roll off my shoulders. I'm human, so emotions are natural...especially given the hormones. But I can't predict or help what other people do to put a chip on my shoulder.
Worst advice this week: That Foster's milkshakes are ok everyday. :)
Exercise: Gross weather outside = snuggly, no motivation, zero movement after 8p.m. :)
Looking forward to: Hearing if B & Michelle are having a boy or a girl, since they find out the very soon!! And, of course, vacation coming up in less than a month!
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