14 weeks Welcome to the 2nd trimester!!

How far along?  14 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Well I am happy to say that I am back down to 7 lbs total gain! I had a scare there last week that put me even higher than that so I will not be complaining about it now. I don't know what it is but when I have people in town I seem to retain everything! I gain a ton of weight and shortly after they leave it comes back off. I am hoping that a few more pounds will come off but I am not going to hold my breath.  

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? yep - old ones

Sleep: I have been burning up...last night I found a comfortable amount of clothing/blankets and slept so well it was almost scary! I actually only woke up once to pee, and then again a 5am when Noah started crying. 

Best moment this week: Having Noah randomly point to my belly and say baby like he finally is starting to understand....but it is sad at the same time too knowing that he won't be the "baby" for much longer. 

Movement: Nope not this week

Food cravings: Not that it is a craving but I am starting to look at food like "how easy will that be coming back up?"

Gender: Only God knows. 

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? NE

What I miss: Not having things to miss....pretty much the same things that have been said in the previous weeks

What I am looking forward to: feeling closer to "normal"

Weekly Wisdom: don't rush to do all the house work after your quest leave...do it slowly so you don't feel exhausted 

Milestones: into the 2nd Trimester!!

13 weeks

How far along?  13 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Let's just say that I might be tossing the scale soon. I think I am up about 7 lbs total so far which is completely and utterly discouraging and I am so po-ed over it I can not even think about it. I know this happened with Noah, but I have been trying really hard to watch what I eat and all. It has been extra hard with my in-laws in town and being on the go, and my tummy has really been giving me issues, but I am sure the weight is probably not going anywhere so it just makes me mad. 

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? yep - old ones

Sleep: I have actually been sleeping pretty well on the air mattress, but I have been lacking some sleep since we were on the go so much. Thankfully my in-laws  are super understanding and don't fuss that I go to bed early and let me take a nap today as well. 

Best moment this week: hmmm...I can find one I am sure....Got to go to the Big Island of Hawaii and felt great when I took the anti nausea meds...to bad the side affects from them suck later on :)

Movement: Nope not this week

Food cravings: Still hating food....because it hates me. 

Gender: Only God knows. 

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? NE

What I miss: Not puking my brains out and dry heaving all the time!! honestly I thought that things were supposed to get better at the end of the first trimester not worse!!

What I am looking forward to: Feeling better and not puking!

Weekly Wisdom: Remember to rest even when you have company or you might become a cranky bitch! 

Milestones: Last week of 1st trimester!

12 weeks

How far along?  12 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: I don't know how accurate my doctor's scale was this time since it wanted to jump between a few different weights, but I will take the median and say I am up 4 lbs :( Boo. Super disappointed with that number but what can I do about it? ugghhh...

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? yeah but not new ones

Sleep: Well I spoke to soon about not having to get up int he middle of the night to eat...I had to start doing it again this week. 

Best moment this week: I actually got to see our baby on the ultrasound machine! It wasn't a very clear view but there was one baby in there with arms and legs moving all over. We got the ultrasound  look because the doctor could not find a heartbeat with the dopplar machine, scariest moments ever, but Noah hid from that thing too so I didn't freak out to much. But all is well and the baby looked good so far!

Movement: not since last week, although the baby was moving when I saw the ultrasound :)

Food cravings: No I hate food

Gender: Only God knows. 

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? IN

What I miss: hmmm...I could probably name a few things here, but not having nausea has got to rate the highest!

What I am looking forward to: Still hearing our baby's heartbeat since we didn't get to hear it this time around.

Weekly Wisdom: Write down what you want to ask the doctor because you can never remember all of it once you are in there talking to him. 

Milestones: Seeing our precious baby. 

11 weeks

How far along?  11 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: As far as i can tell (on my scale which is a little temperamental) I have either not gained any weight so far...or only 1-2 lbs! I will take it. Praying it stays this way a little while longer, but next week I will have a more accurate number when I go to the Doctor's office. 

Maternity clothes? of course

Stretch marks? my old ones but they are not any different...yet

Sleep: still waking up a few times a night, but I have been able to go the last few nights without having to eat anything until I wake up in the morning! That my friend is exciting!

Best moment this week: Only having one horrible day of being sick and 6 good ones! Also I participated in an off base Super Garage sale and made $342.50 for getting rid off a bunch of stuff I didn't need or want! Bonus.

Movement: I swear I got a little jab today at lunch! Made me stop, hold my breath and sit there...Wes laughed when I told him.

Food cravings: Not really anything in particular.

Gender: Only God knows. 

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? Still in

What I miss: Not having Heartburn...holy Cow is it bad this time around. It actually burns all the way up into my throat down to my stomach! This baby better have a head full of hair!

What I am looking forward to: Our OB apt next week and finally hearing that precious heartbeat of our little bean.

Weekly Wisdom: Try to be productive on the days you are feeling good because you never know when that bad day might hit. But just be thankful for all of it because the pregnancy in and of itself is truly a gift that many women would trade the moon for. 

Milestones: Just feeling better in general!

25% done with this pregnancy...can hardly believe it...

How far along?  10 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: I am not even getting on the scale right now. I have had salty food, so for my sanity I will stay off from it for right now.

Maternity clothes? Yes...although I still fit into my normal clothes the maternity ones are so much more comfortable since they never press on my stomach

Stretch marks? my old ones...and i am seriously thinking about using Bio - oil

Sleep: Awful...I have been waking up 1-3 times a night to pee, and at least one of those I have to get some soy milk and a granola bar...i am having a horrible time falling back to sleep, and am out of bed every morning by 430...crazy that this is so close to exactly how it was when i was pregnant with Noah...besides I pee way more often

Best moment this week: My cough is mostly gone which has cut down on the severity of the dry heaving/puking which is always a bonus...THIS IS GOING TO BE TMI....but at least now I am not tickling in my pants as i try to puke over the toilet! honestly I have NEVER had urinary issues before or after giving birth to Noah, but I felt like an old lady every time I had to run to the bathroom!

Movement: No :(

Food cravings: Another pregnant friend mentioned Biscuits and gravy on Sunday, and i couldn't get it out of my mind...so we went to IHOP...not the best biscuits and gravy, but it did the job.

Gender: Only God knows. 

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? Still in

What I miss: Not feeling sick if I don't eat something every 2 hours...honestly I would rather go through another 60 hours of labor than have to eat every 2 hours!! This is the worst part of being pregnant...I can not wait until it passes!

What I am looking forward to: Hearing that precious heartbeat in a few weeks at the doctor's and not having to eat every two hours!

Weekly Wisdom: Fully stock your house and freezer with food BEFORE you get pregnant...for some reason the Commissary gives me extreme sickness...even the thought of going there makes me want to puke! Between the smells and the temperature changes, it is inevitable that I am going to feel sick 

Milestones: I am already 25% done with this pregnancy! Can not believe how fast it has gone...but I am not complaining either ;)

9 weeks down

How far along?  9 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Still breaking even at 0lbs gained!

Maternity clothes? Yes and I am so glad that I bought some new tops at least I feel good about myself.

Stretch marks? my old ones.

Sleep: Still have to get up in the middle of the night and eat something and sometimes getting back to sleep is next to impossible!

Best moment this week: Getting sick in a public restroom and actually having a complete stranger ask you  if they can help you with anything. Seriously what are you going to do for me while I am in a stall? And if I let them come in their I am sure that they would have puked too seeing the underside of the toilet...seriously businesses need to take a little more pride and stay on top of their cleaning people! 

Movement: Nothing definite 

Food cravings: I seriously wish I didn't have to eat...i am so sick of looking at food. 

Gender: Only God knows. 

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? In and I will be in shock if it ever changes

What I miss: Not feeling like I have motion sickness on and off, especially on a car ride.

What I am looking forward to: Hearing that precious heartbeat in a few weeks at the doctor's

Weekly Wisdom: NEVER lift a public toilet seat with anything that you want to keep and be prepared to puke the moment it is up from the awful sight that you will see. 

Milestones: Even though the morning sickness has started I am still having days that I feel great so I will take it!

8 weeks

How far along?  8 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Not yet!

Maternity clothes? Yup I completely caved. Don't get me wrong I can still fit into my normal clothes. However. for some reason I can not stand anything pressing, even slightly, on my belly, so I made the switch to maternity clothes

Stretch marks? my old ones.

Sleep: It has been decent with the exception of the 1230 wake up call to pee and then have to have a glass of milk or something on my stomach or I am up again about 130 feeling like I could be sick.

Best moment this week: Actually being able to take some sudafed and breathe through my nose!

Movement: I don't think so, though there were a couple times that made me go hmmm...but they say it is way to early to feel anything!

Food cravings: Not really. I am pretty sick of eating already

Gender: Only God knows. 

Labor Signs: Thankfully no.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Not feeling like I need a nap in the middle of the day.

What I am looking forward to: Just enjoying the next few weeks before our 1st real Doctors apt

Weekly Wisdom: Make sure you know why the Dr.'s want you to take certain test and if you think they are not necessary remember it is your body and your baby and don't be afraid to say no.

Milestones: 1st apt scheduled for Aug 8th! Can not wait to hear this baby's heartbeat!