Thankfully this last week went by MUCH faster :)

Woo Hoo!! This last week was much better for me, knowing I only had days to wait until my next appointment rather than a week and then some haha

I really need to work on this patience thing haha- ya think?

So I was finally able to go into the doctor today and have another baby checkup, I now know much more and I am sooooo excited to tell you guys I HAVE A DUE DATE!!! AHHH lol
Well, I'll get to that soon- I had alot of bloodwork done a few weeks ago- they checked for everything underlying that could have been possible for the loss of Wyatt. Thankfully, everything came back normal, so I do not have any genetic problems that could have been responsible. Also with knowing there was nothing that caused it genetically, leaves me still bothered that there is absolutley no known cause...

Well, since I have really come to accept the unknown, I am leaving everything in the hands of my AMAZING doctor, Dr. Prema, who was able to explain how we will proceed with the next few months since it is BOTH of our plan and purpose to deliver a full term healthy baby. She will montior me normally up to week 28 when I will begin weekly non stress tests and bi-monthly appointments with her and I will have all the testing available that she asks me to do. She has already mentioned that I will have to watch myself with work and make sure that I do not push myself to hard or I will be off work much sooner. All of this is if I continue normally, regularly, and healthy. Should my bloodpressure begin spiking things will change, should the baby be stressed, it is coming out. She doesn't believe in guessing. I'm just so happy and thankful to have a doctor so involoved and caring. She is a true blessing and I just know things will be fantastic.

Ok ok status update!

How far along: As of today 9 weeks 6 days!! 10 weeks tomorrow! I am due March 26th 2013!

(side note- my first ultrasound with Wyatt was 9w5d so this is kind of neat! seeing as the first ultrasound this time around was just the amniotic sac, the doctor felt I was closer to 3-4 weeks, so this was alittle surprising to see that I was as far along as I am)

(second side note- I KNEW I WAS FARTHER ALONG!!! I just knew it hehe)

Total weight gain/loss: Almost 2 pound gain- pooooo

Maternity clothes: Same old clothes- stretchy stretchy stretchy lol

Stretch marks: nothing new

Best moment this wk: MY APPOINTMENT!!! I was just so anxious!

Miss anything: Right now, nothing comes to mind so it must not be important

Movement: Not yet, not for a while

Food cravings: I tried better this week- smaller meals and such. BUT I really wanted carbs. Anything I could think of, I wanted, did I eat them NO, not much anyway ;) that's true though

Anything making you queasy or sick: This specific hairspray in the shop- I just can't stand it. It's not so bad that I have to run screaming, BUT I have to fan myself to keep the strong smell away- Also stale cigarette smoke- YUCK, serious yuck

Symptoms: NAUSEA all day all night poo poo poo, it's really constant! I'm ok only when I'm sleeping and unfortunately eating... see near 2 lb gain UGH

Have you started to show yet: Not really, I'll have to take a picture and compare the to the one I took last month

Gender: Guesses guesses guesses- but most people are leaning toward girl so we wil see. I think it's a boy but we will have a tally going and if I get my way- a gender reveal party!

 

Labor signs: None at all, good thing!

Belly Button in or out: In

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Cranky because of the constant nausea, but really I keep telling James- wouldn't you be?

Looking forward to: AHH I don't even know right now short term because I was sooo excited for this appointment- I will be excited for every single appointment so.. I'm excited for my next appointment :)

Holy smokes this week CRAWLED by

It's been another full week... 7 days...... ugh.....
LOL anxious much HAHAHA
I've been having a hard time because I just need to know what's going on! Is everything ok? How far along am I without the guessing? What's my actual due date?? Were all my tests negative, I want to ask questions about what she may have found by looking over my medical records....

This has just all be on my mind all day everyday.
Things have been great, don't get me wrong :) I've had my moments of fear and questioning, I'm worried more than I would like to be but honestly, who wouldn't be? I try to constantly remind myself to be happy and live in the moment. I can't ask much more than that of myself right now. Again and always, I am grateful for the loving support of my friends and family and my super supportive husband who is a whole lot stronger than I am. He might tell you differently but man, he's one tough cookie.

Speaking of cookies LOL I'm dying over here, I'm so hungry all the time! If I'm not hungry I'm nauseous. I'm trying to be careful watching everything but I'm driving myself nuts thinking about all of this. I don't remember being this hungry last time but you know you tend to forget things over time. HAHA

Alright already let's get to the weekly update

How far along: 7ish weeks? One more week to go till we know for sure!!

Total weight gain/loss: About the same praying for maintenance

Maternity clothes: Same old clothes- stretchy stretchy stretchy lol

Stretch marks: nothing new

Best moment this wk: Still not much changing just yet

Miss anything: I miss staying awake when I lay down to relax :)

Movement: Not yet, not for a while

Food cravings: This was a more difficult week, I either didn't eat enough throughout the day or I ate out. I had given that up, I had in n out once and that was it then this week that all went out the window haha. I'll do much better next week, back to my snacks of only fruits and veggies, smoothies and protein rich meals

Anything making you queasy or sick: Some smells, they come and go, I can't pin point anything but if you are around me when something gets to me you totally know it.

Symptoms: Nothing really right now, just feeling the fatigue. Going grocery shopping was getting to me but after a moment of rest and some water I get another wind. That goes on all day, can't wait for second trimester when "typically" things go smoother for the time being

Have you started to show yet: Nothing extra

Gender: Only guesses

Labor signs: None at all, good thing!

Belly Button in or out: In

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy as a majority. I get cranky but that's when I'm annoyed with myself for getting tired after doing NOTHING hahaha

Looking forward to: The heartbeat!! Soon to come!

Here goes another week- Soon I will have an actuall number to share :)

Hey there everyone- here goes another week! I just pray the weeks go by this quickly the whole time!! Impatient much :) I'm just too excited, that is all <3

Alright let's get on with the check in

How far along: Now I'm 6ish? Still waiting for the next appointment

Total weight gain/loss: Still the same, hope this lasts a while

Maternity clothes: Same old clothes- stretchy stretchy stretchy lol

Stretch marks: nothing new

Best moment this wk: Nothing really stands out to me, this week was kind of uneventful

Miss anything: Nope, life is continuing as normal

Movement: Not yet, not for a while

Food cravings: This week was frozen yogurt and fruit fruit fruit

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing causing it but total nausea

Symptoms: Sleepy sleepy sleepy and weird back pain has returned

Have you started to show yet: Nothing extra

Gender: Only guesses

Labor signs: None at all, good thing!

Belly Button in or out: In

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody most of the time: This week I've been happy most of the time- I'm just trying to get more rest and keep good thoughts!

Looking forward to: The heartbeat!! Soon to come!

Another week has come and gone

It's been a crazy week- just working and sleeping hahah. I don't know exactly how I feel about anything that's going on with me right now. I don't necessarily mean it negatively. I just don't have my feelings pin pointed. I'm grateful for the excitement and love that has been sent our way, I'm annoyed by some opinions where people passivly mention that I should have waited longer... I'm not angry about it just, it's how I'm feeling so I'm sharing. I believe I am where I should be and I'm grateful for this second oportunity to raise a child and I'm beyond thrilled for this chapter in our story of starting a family.

 

 

How far along: Now I'm 5ish weeks- I should have more definite information at my next appointment Aug 27th

Total weight gain/loss: I've been weighing myself every few days like a crazy person and I've either stayed the same or lost 2 lbs we'll see-

 

Maternity clothes: Same old clothes- stretchy stretchy stretchy lol

Stretch marks: nothing new

Best moment this wk: I had a dream that either I'm having a boy again or it was about Wyatt. Either way it was a welcomed dream

Miss anything: Not that I know of so far

Movement: Not yet, not for a while

Food cravings: Water- can't get enough

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specific yet- I have super annoying nausea

 

Symptoms: Sleepy sleepy sleepy

 

Have you started to show yet: Nothing extra

Gender: Only guesses

Labor signs: None at all, good thing!

Belly Button in or out: In

Wedding rings on or off: On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both unfortunately, Happy with most people but there are those lucky few that kind of send me over the edge

Looking forward to: My next appointment so we can have a better guess at an actual due date and maybe get to hear this new heartbeat!!