Weeks 29-31--I am slacking!

  I was so proud of myself for keeping up with this at the beginning but I have been so slammed when I think about getting on to update something else has to be done. (pregnancy brain doesn't help either!)

 

so to update (from memory...ha!) Vernon & I attended the child birth class last weekend and we actually enjoyed ourselves and learned ALOT! After taking the class and seeing the different inventions that labor sometimes take- we decided that we would try super hard to have an all natural birth- I am going to try very hard to just "suffer" through and just think about Macyn and her health (as well as mine!) 

 

BUT then I went to the doctor this week (31 weeks) and was told she is still measuring large and we will do a sonogram at 36-37 weeks to determine "labor decisions" ....when asking OB said they may induce me at 38-39 weeks or a c-section may be best. =/ We aren't sure how we feel...I def want to try to go into labor on my own but I don't want to hold her in for 41-42 weeks and have a 12 lb baby either!  

I've done a little research and I think I will begin using primrose oil at 36 weeks to see if I can "help" myself go into natural labor before getting induced. I also am gunna try other methods...in 5 more weeks.

I can't believe she will be here within 8-10 weeks..it's super scary because I feel very unprepared. I have many things I have to do at school and at home before she is here but I know once she is here..everything will be perfect! 

I can't wait to see her!! I know she will be so perfect! <3 and worth all this pain I am feeling. 

I knew that I would be in pain..but my back/hip/leg pain is pretty awful. Thankfully I am about to start prenatal massages and praying they help!

 

How far along? 31 weeks and 3 days!! 61 more days left!! (til her due date atleast)

Month: December 2012

Baby is as big as a: pineapple! 

Total weight gain: I don't even look anymore....I know its 40+...praying these next 9 weeks I only gain a few pounds!

Maternity clothes?are starting to get tight/short! Don't wanna buy any more but growing out of them for sure and still have atleast 2 more months!

Stretch marks? none yet...praying it stays that way!! 

Sleep: about 2-3 hours a night...it's horrible!

Best moment this week: learning we are going to see Macyn in about 5-6 weeks! :) and getting approved for my prenatal massage :)

Nicknames: Macy May <3

Food cravings: FINALLY healthy stuff! been loving salads! 

Missing sleep and just being "normal" sized!

Anything making you queasy or sick: pain!

Gender: Macyn is ALLL girl <3

Symptoms: hip/back pain, tiredness and just being LARGE!

Belly Button in or out? innie still! I kinda want an outie but will probably never happen! my belly button is so deep- still! 

Mood: beyond blessed!!

Exercise: nothing....and I can totally see. My legs/arms were doing good but I can totally see a HUGE difference within the past month....I hope this baby weight falls off fast!
Looking forward to: Christmas break!! 4.5 more days!!!! 

Few more of my favorite maternity pics <3

Couple shoot was taken at 28-29 weeks and the pink gown was taken at 30 weeks!

Oops! Week 26-28

I can honestly say that I have never been so busier in my life! 

How in the world did I ever manage graduating grad school, teach full time and plan a wedding winter/spring? EEK! Guess that I do know--that's when this "season" is all over- I can look back and say "whoo hoo I made it" 

but yes- I have been crazy busy, not only busy with working 3 jobs (teaching, tutoring and photography) but also with family and housework and OH being 7 months pregnant! 

I have GROWN so much I don't even recognize myself sometimes anymore. I know that I will only get bigger so I can't really complain- but gooood gravy- Macyn (and I) are HUGE! Now there are days where I look at myself buck naked and think "wow, I really thought I would be the size of a house by now and not a small car" but then times I catch myself in the mirror and think "good lord woman- you are huge!" all for a good cause though---:) and God would have not created me or Macyn for that fact if he knew my body would not be able to handle it :) 

and sooo....the last 2 weeks, what has been going on? 

I think the last time I wrote I had just left my 25 weeks doctor visit--if not bless my pregnancy brain soul. 

anyways- I was measuring funal height 4 weeks ahead- Macyn was 10 days a ahead at 20 weeks so we know she is atleast a week ahead BUT I am measuring 4 weeks ahead!! EEK! 

Doctor's appointment at 28 weeks declared the same thing...except I was 1 cm smaller--still an average of 3-4 weeks bigger as far as belly/baby size goes. 

sooo Agrios says these things:

1) large baby
2) breech baby (we already know she was at 24 weeks still) that is sitting crossed legged and is making her "taller" than she really is.
3) too much fluid 
4) I am really 2-3 weeks ahead

so what's next I ask? Assuming an ultrasound would be the best diagnostic tool...nope! just another visit in 3 weeks--this time I see Dr Iobst and he is usually the "get the job done" kinda guy so I am hoping he will order us one soon! I just wanna see my baby girl again- that's all- for free :P

speaking of which---still undecided about 4D US. It just cost $$--and $$ we don't really have so we may be just SOL until Macyn pops her little head out! Guess we will see....running out of time though! 

We are doing "Lamaze" class on December 8th & 9th--I am really excited but nervous at the same time! I really am just hoping we don't blow $60 on this class then I am forced to do a c-section cause sweet cheeks won't turn around =P guess it's all about the experience though...can say that we have done it- atleast once :) 


so yeah--pretty much sums up the past few holiday weeks. Had thanksgiving, got our maternity pics done and Macyn's nursery (somewhat) put together :) now it's the waiting game I assume....10-11 more weeks and counting (really praying it's 8-9 more weeks) but atleast she is still in there and cooking!! :) 

She is a karate kid too!! Def. loves to put the moves on Momma!

How far along? typing this I am 29 weeks today! YAY!

Month: November 2012

Baby is as big as a: large cabbage!

Total weight gain:oh good gravy...I think 38lbs. Just awful Amber!! Praying I don't go over 50!

Maternity clothes? love love love my tights! Never though I would- but I doooo!

Stretch marks? none yet...praying it stays that way!! 

Sleep: not so well anymore :(

Best moment this week: maternity pics turning out so good and seeing family!

Nicknames: Aunt Jessi calls Macyn "MayMay" and it's sticking =P 

Food cravings: I just eat whatever! =P mostly spaghetti and sweet stuff! =P 

Missing: being "normal"!

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing at all---except hip pain!

Gender: Macyn is ALLL girl <3

Symptoms: hip/back pain, tiredness and just being LARGE!

Belly Button in or out? innie still! I kinda want an outie but will probably never happen! my belly button is so deep- still! 

Mood: beyond blessed!!

Exercise: ha. Thankfully I am getting my treadmill back so maybe something will click these past few weeks!
Looking forward to: Christmas break and having Macyn!! 

Few of my favorite maternity shots! 

 
 

Week 24 - Preterm labor scare! & week 25

Macyn has been growing like a weed...almost too much!! =P My belly is getting bigger by the minute it seems. 

but on Tuesday, October 23rd we feared for our daughters life. 

I don't think Vernon and I have ever been more scared. I wasn't worried about me at all- I was only worried about HER! 

At 7:45am I was on the way to work--in a blink of an eye, a deer darted out in front of me causing me to swerve and strike him with the right side of my vehicle. 

I took a deep breathe and knew I was alright...I jumped out and seen that my car was fine and called my husband, trying not to panic! 

Just as I said I was fine and was heading to school- I started getting SHARP pains in my abdomen and knew I needed to go to the ER and get checked out--little did I know I would be rushed by ambulance to Gainesville's labor and delivery and be told I was having contractions 2-3 minutes apart. 

The fear alone is something I never want to experience in my life. We knew that Macyn would probably not survive if she was born at 24 weeks and if we knew that we would be looking at 3-6 lonnnnggg months living in a hospital with her while she was NICU. 

but thankfully Jesus has a plan for mine, Vernon and Macyn's life and allowed modern medicine to help stop my contractions. 

We found out though that Macyn is a large little thing and also breech but everything else looked a-okay! 

On my checkup after the accident--I found out that I am measuring  4 cm ahead according to my fundal height so Macyn is either a BIG girl, I have alot of fluid on my belly OR I am farther ahead then we think...we are going to see soon with another ultrasound! 

but she is perfect. Her heartbeat was 155bpm at the hospital and even though she was probably in some distress- she came out like a champion and allowed Vernon and I to be so thankful for the little things in life! <3 

I also found out I do NOT have gestational diabetes!! YAY!! 

Even though I am sporting a HUGE bruise from the test for almost a week and a half now...I am so thankful I do not have to worry about watching what I eat and such. :) 
 

How far along? typing this I am 25 weeks and 4 days!

Month: November 2012

Baby is as big as a: rutabaga....what in the world? =P 

Total weight gain: only because I promise next time (if there is one) I won't gain this much weight...but I am up 31lbs at almost 26 weeks..EEKK!!

Maternity clothes? love my maternity clothes! <3 Wish I had more $$ to buy more!

Stretch marks? none! I pray that they don't ever come! 

Sleep: between peeing every 5 mins and trying to get comfortable- it's very little! 

Best moment this week: having zero contractions! and still being pregnant! =) I also went shopping for Macyn and got her some CUUUUTTTEEE outfits :)

Nicknames: Maymay or Macy.

Food cravings: sweeeets! and salt and vinegar chips- just say no! my dear sweet husband just thought he would be amazing and buy butterfingers (pregnant woman's crack!) and reeses for Halloween...well we gave out ZERO candy for Halloween so I have been eating it ALL!

Missing: wearing normal clothes! This year has the cutest clothes!

Anything making you queasy or sick: this year's presidential election.

Gender: Macyn is ALLL girl <3

Symptoms: feet hurt all the time now and this belly is a growing bigger! 

Belly Button in or out? innie still! I kinda want an outie but will probably never happen! my belly button is so deep- still! 

Mood: beyond blessed!!

Exercise: walking!
Looking forward to: getting my new WHITE crib set from Mom and Dad (who are the greatest!!), eating FAIR food tonight and just getting closer to meet our little blessing!

24 weeks!

25 weeks <3 Macyn sure is a MOO MOO!

 


 

Week 19, 20, 21 & 22!!

 First and foremost...

IT'S A GIRL!!!!

 God answered lur prayers and the desires of our heart and she is ALLLLL girl :) 

Sweet little Macyn May! 

I don't remember much before in week 19 but week 20 was sooo amazing <3 and I have been so busy with school, reveal party, church and life (with a baby girl inside of me) I totally forgot about updating this blog! 

The day we went to see her ultrasound, Sept 25, 2012, Vernon and I both were nervous...but not about if she was a boy or girl- we just wanted her to be healthy! and that she was!! I prayed that God would show us her "parts" and we would know 100% what she was...& as soon as the sonographer placed the thingy on my belly- she was allllll girl!!! She had her little butt pressed against my belly and we could see she had no winky and all her little "parts" <3 

I screamed "it's a girlllll" and Lucy (our sonographer) said yes it is! :) Vernon just made small talk I think not to get emotional. I could see it in his eyes though--he was so happy we were having a girl. We both longed for her and prayed for a girl- though a boy would be perfect too...we really wanted a girl <3 

She was perfect. Though she was sleeping- she quickly woke up and started waving to us, then hiding her face and kicking her legs. She is perfect! 

On Thursday- I found a lady on craiglist and paid $25 for a 4D video. I cried in that one because she was just precious!!  She kept trying to suck her thumb and we got a perfect face shot <3 Can't wait to see her again!! 

I go back at 24 weeks for my GD test and praying that I am okay- praying that I do not have it, even though I have gained a significant amount of weight (that I will lose within 6 months- promising now!) but we will see :) I will also schedule my 4D ultrasound at doctor's office too <3 

I can't believe we on the down slope now :) She will be here in less than 4 months!! 

Doctor also expects her to come a little sooner than Feb 14 just because she was measuring a little larger...but we will see again at my next ultrasound in about 6-8 weeks :) 

We also painted her nursery this weekend (10/13). Baby pink and green! and got her crib set in. Vernon's mom also bought a bassinet for us and we both have bought Macyn May cute little outfits :) She is going to be spoillllleeeedd!!!

How far along? typing this I am 22 weeks & 4 days!! eek! Only 17.5 weeks to go!!

Month: October 2012

Baby is as big as a: grapefruit

Total weight gain: last appointment (9/25) I was up 22lbs. =/ I am trying not to worry about it anymore...I have gained 7lbs every 6-7 weeks so hopefully I will only gain 40lbs by the end!

Maternity clothes? I am starting to out grow them! LOL my belly is getting bigger and bigger!

Stretch marks?I think I have 2 little ones...they are tiny purple-ish lines...almost like a vein (Macyn has given me a nice HUGE varicose vein on the back of my leg!)

Sleep: I feel like I don't get enough...but I am in bed by 8pm everynight! It's getting harder- that's for sure!

Best moment this week: weeks? finding out that Macyn is a GIRL!! 

Nicknames: Macyn, Macyn May, M&M.

Food cravings: oreos!! I need to stoooopp!! and candy! <3

Missing: my old body!

Anything making you queasy or sick: chicken still makes me icky poo.

Gender: She is a beautiful baby girl

Symptoms: tired, my legs are starting to hurt and boobies are sore too!

Belly Button in or out? innie!

Mood: beyond blessed!! now just ready for her to be here :)

Exercise: been walking...but that's about it.
Looking forward to: PASSING my GD test, finishing up Macyn's nursery and shopping! 

 

20 weeks!! Squeezed myself and Macyn into a size 8 dress!

Week 18 =)

  This week has been pretty normal. Some-days I forget that I am even pregnant- yes! Even with this belly a growing. Have had some back pain earlier in the week, but hoping it was just from working over the weekend doing pictures. :) 

Baby boo is doing well though! Heartbeat this week dropped to the 140's but still praying for that little girl! We will find out in 5 days if it's a boy or girl! 

I really don't care- but secretly do want a sweet baby girl!

 

 

How far along? 18 weeks

Month: September 2012

Baby is as big as a: bell pepper!

Total weight gain: ohhhh about 19 lbs....wahhh! I am doing good on eating and exercise! What's going on! =P

Maternity clothes? yessss ma'am! They are so comfortable! :) 

Stretch marks? none yet! Praying they will never come.

Sleep: Not to well this week....=(

Best moment this week: being a week before we see our baby again! and find out it's sex! 

Nicknames: Baby Boo mostly. 

Food cravings: nothing too crazy this week. I've been eating healthier which is good :)

Missing:not worrying about weight gain!

Anything making you queasy or sick: thankfully no! :)

Gender: I don't even know anymore! We find out SOON!

Symptoms: tired and backache.

Belly Button in or out? innie!

Mood: blessed! excited, exhausted and anxious to see baby boo.

Exercise: been walking 20-40 mins a day! Must need to do more!
Looking forward to: eeing our BABY!! :) 

 

18 weeks & 6 days- where is that 20 lbs? ALL IN MY BELLY!

 

Week 15 & 16 & 17 =)

  It has been so crazy lately with working I have not be able to get on and update =) Lots of changes have happened in the past 3 weeks- including this HUGE belly that has popped up :) I love it! I can also feel Baby boo move around. No kicking/jabbing yet but definitely movement- and sometimes it hurts! Baby gets in a tight ball low in my tummy and all I can feel is this tight stretching- could be uterus or Braxton Hicks. Not too sure yet! Only lasts for a few minutes and then goes away. 

I mostly feel baby boo in the morning when I am waking up or when I eat something spicy/hot. Had chili dogs the other night- and she/he did not like or reallly liked it! Was moving all around from side to side- it was an awesome feeling but that's when the pain kinda began. Baby LOVES being on the right side and now ventures over to the left side- and that's where the "stretching" feeling begins.

I love feeling baby though :) and heartbeat has been upper 40's last time I checked. Not as fast as previously but still there :) 

Seriously thinking baby M is a GIRL too (We will find out in 16 days!!) but the way I am shaped, the foods I craved, my face breaking out and just the overall feeling- I am thinking baby is a SHE! We will see though...either way I will be super happy!

*16 WEEKS- had serious heart palpation! Had to call the DR. Thought something was wrong- but they said everything should be fine and that it was normal. Scared the bejesus out of me!*

How far along? 17 weeks 3 days  

Month: September 2012

Baby is as big as a: TURNIP! I can feel her/him too! The whole little "turnip" sometimes I think I can feel a leg/arm but then it could just be my imagination.

Total weight gain: I don't even wanna worry about it anymore! =P I am hoping under 15lbs! 

Maternity clothes? yessss ma'am! They are so comfortable! :) 

Stretch marks? none yet! Praying they will never come.

Sleep: I have good days and bad. The dry mouth thing is the worst.

Best moment this week: my "baby bump" growing :)

Nicknames: Baby Boo mostly. 

Food cravings: grapes, saltine crackers and strawberry jelly, raw oysters, dos xxx beer! Serious cravings too! I had a few oysters and a few sips of beer- hopefully it will be okay! 

Missing: wearing my cute dresses!

Anything making you queasy or sick: thankfully no! :)

Gender: I think it's a girl...and so does everyone else! BUT we will see <3 

Symptoms: tired, feet/hands swelling, PEEING all the time and boobs still sore. As well as the "tightness feeling from time to time in my lower belly.

Belly Button in or out? innie!

Mood: blessed! excited, exhausted and anxious to see baby boo.

Exercise: just started my prenatal pilates and it's hard! gotta start walking everyday but so tired after school 
Looking forward to: growing more with baby boo and seeing what it is in 14 more days!!!  

17 weeks 5 days- WHOOOOAAAA MOMMA!!

16 weeks -BABY BELLY GROWING!

 

 

16 weeks & 5 days: the week Vernon asked

 what I was hiding under my shirt!

 

 

Week 14 & baby appointment :)

 

     This has been a crazy week with school starting and all but overall pregnancy wise- I feel amazing :) I really have grown alot this past week and can really tell that baby boo is growing larger and larger. My belly is finally getting hard and even though I thought I was small- my midwfe, Shelly says I am actually larger than I think. My uterus is actually 2-3 weeks ahead of 15 weeks and either I am further along or baby boo is BIG! :) guess we will see....

ON SEPTEMBER 25th!! We get to see if baby is a GIRL or BOY! YAY! :) We have our gender reveal party scheduled for the 30th to tell our families! I can't wait :) 

At my appointment (15 weeks 1 day) babies heartbeat was 155(!!) and was actually sitting in the middle of my belly oppose to the right side where she/he likes to hibernate ALWAYS! 

but downfall is I have gained 15lbs in 15 weeks, according to dr scale. My home scale says 11lbs but still it's alot. Shelly doesn't seem to concerned as long as I watch what I eat and exercise! Hopefully my weight will steady out and I won't gain as fast. Going to start really watching what I eat (that means kicking my apple juice and ravioli habit) and starting to walk everyday!

How far along? 14 weeks 

Month: August 2012

Baby is as big as a: lemon

Total weight gain:gained 12-15lbs...but definitely going to work on it and try to maintain the 15 weight gain for the next 4-5 weeks!

Maternity clothes? yessss ma'am! They are so comfortable! :) 

Stretch marks? none yet! Praying they will never come.

Sleep: getting a little better.

Best moment this week: hearing babies heartbeat and knowing she/he is doing great :) and meeting my kiddos on Monday

Nicknames:Baby Boo or Baby B.

Food cravings: canned raviolis! wahh...they are killing me! and grapes!

Missing: summer vacation! 

Anything making you queasy or sick:nope! thankfully :)

Gender: still thinking girl...but I really do not care! :)

Symptoms: cramping mostly. 

Belly Button in or out? innie!

Mood: blessed! excited, exhausted and anxious to see baby boo.

Exercise: just started my prenatal pilates and it's hard! gotta start walking everyday but so tired after school

Looking forward to: growing more with baby boo and seeing what it is in a MONTH!!! <3

15 weeks 1 day

15 weeks 2 days

15 weeks 3 days

I am obsessed with my bebe bump! =P I will try to take only one picture a week...LOL

Week 13: What a week!

This week I had to start working again...really miss summer vacation already! but I am hoping that working and moving around everyday will help me lose/maintain my weight better. Over the summer I watched alot of lifetime movies and kept the couch warm so my weight started to quickly then slowly creep up...more than the "recommended" amount for sure. =/ I am praying my weight starts to even out and slow down now that I am in my 2nd trimester :) YAY!

so yes, this week getting my classroom together was stressful. Even Momma called out of work one day to help me get everything together! I will have to post pictures soon! Loving my new curtains my Mom made me and the way my classroom looks now :)

Met my new kids on Thursday, and praying for a fantastic year this year! Maybe they will be sweet and caring since I am pregnant. :) Can only hope and pray!

This week though I have been a little down and out though. I am having a complex about this weight gain and body changing thing. I've cried a few times because though I know I am pregnant...I just look chubby. =/ not pregnant at all. Vernon says he notices I have been a little down and out about my looks so he has been really sweet to me :) Just gaining weight (getting fat) scares me but VERY thankful for the blessing God has given me :) I can not wait to see our baby boo again!!! I am hoping we can see him/her within the next 5-6 weeks! Just seems so far away...=(

How far along? 13 weeks

Month: August 2012

Baby is as big as a: PEACH! :)

Total weight gain: I don't even wanna know...=( I am hoping I am maintaining at +10lbs.

Maternity clothes? Only jeans because my regular jeans are super tight on my tummy.

Stretch marks? really need to start rubbing lotion on my belly (and everywhere else) I try to remember but not every night.

Sleep: Is so-so. I think the excitement of starting school has got me not sleeping well.

Best moment this week: meeting my kids at school :)

Nicknames:Baby Boo or Sweet Baby Masters

Food cravings: raviolis and butter bread has been a major craving! and peanut butter/chocolate protein shakes.

Missing: my smaller body, my cute work clothes, and seeing baby boo on a sonogram.

Anything making you queasy or sick: not in a while.

Gender: Thinking more girl now because the way I am getting wiiiddde..but we will see sooner than later!

Symptoms: boobies are sore and sometimes cramps from stretching.

Belly Button in or out? innie! Just took my belly ring out and have a belly ring tan line! =P

Mood: blessed! excited, exhausted and anxious to see baby boo.

Exercise: was doing very well with going to gym and walking but this week it's only been working hard in my classroom! 

Looking forward to: one last relaxing weekend before school starts again! I also have a doctor's appointment on Friday...but not sure if I am looking forward to it. It will tell me if my baby has down sysyndrome and other birth defects..=/ plus the weight gain thing. EEK! but I'd love to hear baby boo's heartbeat again!! :)

13 weeks and 5 days...wishing I had a REAL baby belly and not look like I have ate 100 donuts!

Week 11 & 12 :0)

I have been so busy working in my classroom getting ready for this school year, I forgot to update last week! OOPS!

Nothing really excited happened though except I am now into the 2nd trimester!  WHOO HOO! :) Relief. I also got my baby heart doppler in and finally found the heart beat!

@ 12 weeks 4 days the heart beat was 163. It has ranged from 158-163 since week 9. I am thinking baby Masters is now a girl :) I had my boy moments- but as time goes on, I am totally feeling girl! I am getting wiiiiddddeee, have terrible skin and not "glowy" like them women with boys! =P so now my guess is a girl. We will find out in about 6-7 weeks...eek! HURRY! 

How far along? 12 weeks and 6 days today! YAY 2nd trimester. 

Month: August 2012

Baby is as big as a: PEACH!

Total weight gain haaa...9-10lbs. =( I am not happy but as long as baby boo is growing healthy, I am tying not to stress. I am hoping it slows down during 2nd trimester! My goal is 35-40lbs.

Maternity clothes? wore a pair of capris the other day- COMFYYY! :)

Stretch marks? nope...bought some momma bee belly butter- hoping it will help keeping them away!

Sleep: still exhausted, then again I am not use to working then going to gym after either.

Best moment this week: going to VBS with Caylyn (week 12) and running a mile in 13 mins!

Miss Anything? sushi. Shrimp tempura is just not the same!!! I also miss my flat tummy and my pre-pregnancy clothes. Nothing is fitting....wah!

Movement: nope..=( I thought I felt something yesterday but I know it's all in my head.

Food cravings: hit hard this week! BLOCK CHEESE is my favorite, ravioli with butter bread, miso soup and anything cold (yogurt, ice cream, cheese) *Week 11 was hot dogs & macandcheese, cheese and crackers, & skittles*

Anything making you queasy or sick: I have actually felt so icky after eating breakfast lately. =(

Gender: I am thinking girl! We will see in 6-7 weeks!

Labor Signs: Umm, no. Let’s wait until about 39 weeks, okay ;)

Symptoms: queasy after breakfast, headaches, and still tired!

Wedding rings on or off? ON! :) 

Mood: ready to see what Sweet Baby Masters is! :) 

Purchase Anything/Ideas: got some clothes for school, burt's bees belly butter and I think that's all.

Looking forward to: meeting my kids on Thursday! :)

I feel like I am getting WIIIIDDDEEE...maybe girl? =)

TOTAL BUMP! :)

12 weeks and 4 days....did I grow that much in a week?

Week 10 :)

So this week has been so far my roughest week- based on pregnancy symptoms. Acid reflux has hit hard this week =( as well as fatigue. You would think 10+ weeks I wouldn't be so sleepy...but I am sleeping twice a day now!It maybe because I feel so awful...all day long. I am hoping tums will help me before it gets to full blown heartburn!

I also went to the gym this week :) Felt amazing! Been exercising every day and hope to keep it up! Don't wanna gain 50lbs! My goal is 30 but will be okay with 40! =P

AND I heard baby boo's heartbeat via heart doppler!! Was a steady 146-153 and went up everytime I would talk :0) So sweet! I bought my own and it should be here next week! 

I am also having more IT'S A BOY feelings...I just can't help to shake it, maybe God will prove me wrong and it will be a girl:) We will see in 9 more weeks!!! Other than that- nothing is really new this fabulous week of  week 10! :) Going to start doing weekly photos too with my preggo friend Caylyn! YAY! sucks being a photographer but not being able to take photos of yourself =P

How far along? I am 11 weeks today :)

Month: July 2012 --almost August!

Baby is as big as a: FIG! :) 

Total weight gain I am hoping with working out and being icky this week I have lost a lb or 2! =P I think I was up 4-5 last week....still steady.

Maternity clothes? not wearing them yet! I think I have a few more weeks :) I am not really showing- just a little chub in the tummy.

Stretch marks? Hopefully never!

Sleep: 2 times a day! =P

Best moment this week: getting my butt in the gym!

Miss Anything?not feeling icky! =P and I miss frozen coffees!

Movement: not yet! but baby boo did move! at my 9 week US, he/she was on the right- near my hip bone and now he/she is in the middle of my belly and a little more up!

Food cravings: plain lays chips dipped in cream cheese! (EEK!) and oatmeal cream pies..yummmm

Anything making you queasy or sick: almost everything due to the bubbly burning feeling in my tummy! but steak fajitas last night almost got me running to bathroom last night. so meat is still so icky to me! 

Gender: 9 more weeks!!

Labor Signs: Umm, no. Let’s wait until about 39 weeks, okay ;)

Symptoms: acid reflux and fatigue...that's it! still have sore boobies but not as bad as before!

Wedding rings on or off? ON! :) 

Mood: icky. want this yucky tummy feeling to go away!

Purchase Anything/Ideas: not this week! but I do need to get a few more clothes for work!

Looking forward to: going to VBS next week and roadtrip to Tennessee!! Do not wanna start working in my classroom though =P

**update- Orange juice was the culprit of my acid reflux...so NO more OJ or me!** 

Week 9 : Beach vacation!

       This past week we were on vacation in New Port Richey on our own little private beach. It was a great week- though it rained for 2 days we still had fun. We decided to take the boat out on the gulf to a little private island- and all got SCORCHED! My sunburn isn't as bad as the others- but my poor bottom lip is FRIED! Guess no one told me that being pregnant = more sensitive skin! I woke up Friday with a HUGE bottom lip, first thinking it was the seafood I ate and scared to death- but then I seen little blisters forming and knew that it was sunburned :( Hurts so stinkin' bad! =P Hopefully it goes away soon! :) but Baby Boo is still going strong! :) I was a little nervous this past week because of all the bumpy-ness on the boat in the ocean, riding 2+ miles on a bike and eating steamed oysters! but I am still confident that he/she growing strong! <3 God is amazing and has blessed us beyond what we deserve!

My poor swollen and blistered lip...=( (and some crooked teefs!)

How far along? 10 weeks 2 days! *Praise Jesus- I am so close to 12 weeks!*

Month: July 2012 

Baby is as big as a: lime!

Total weight gain:5-7lbs...some scales read differently- plus it all matters what I ate that day or even the previous night...boo bloat! =P

Maternity clothes? bought some cuuuttteee long flowy skirts and a super cute shirt for work! They aren't maternity but they are stretchy! :) I am hoping I can wear regular shirts just in a m-l-xl and not worry about maternity shirts. :) Pants on the other hand..eek! my butt is already getting bigger!

Stretch marks? Hopefully never!

Sleep: slept horrible away from home but finally got some good sleep last night!

Best moment this week: being on vacation <3

Miss Anything? I miss raw oysters, sushi and margaritas!

Movement:none yet....I always think I feel something but know it's too early.

Food cravings: chocolate covered pretzels and candy! My sour craving is now turning into sweets!

Anything making you queasy or sick: meat. I was so nauseous at Buffalo wing house...I had to just sniff my napkin the whole time. Didn't want to disrupt everyone else's dinner...and turned down tacos for cereal! meat is so icky! ew. AND peanuts!! grossss! 

Gender: no clue...wah! I wanna know! I was told by a stranger it was a boy. =P

Labor Signs: Umm, no. Let’s wait until about 39 weeks, okay ;)

Symptoms: light cramping a night time- I know it's just uterus expanding and sore boobs. That's all :)

Wedding rings on or off? ON! :) 

Mood: so happy to be home :) ready to relax again! Only have 3 weeks until school starts again! 

Purchase Anything/Ideas: some work clothes :)

Looking forward to: just relaxing and reaching that 11 week mark on Thursday! also these blistered lips to go away!


Here are some photos from this week's vacation! (Baby Boo was 9-10 weeks!)

Belly is growing!! 10 weeks 

Hanging out in the pool with my sweet husband <3

Going to dinner <3

Hanging out in the Gulf of Mexico

Bowling! Yes, preggo beat them all! :)

Week 8 :)

We got to see Sweet Baby Masters yesterday!! It was beyond AMAZING! I felt as if I was floating when I see it kicking it's legs, waving it's arm and moving all around- and that little heartbeat just a pumping, aww so sweet! Tears were just running down my face as the Dr. was pointing out all the body parts and measuring it :) then we heard the heartbeat! 185 bpm! such an active little thing! :) but Dr said it was a very strong heartbeat and not to worry! Everyone is now saying it's a girl due to the high heartbeat, but Dr said it's normal to be high right now- it will go down next time. Which next time isn't until 9-10 more weeks!! wahhh! I don't wanna wait that long to see my baby peanut! Wish we would have recorded it now! but still- very in love with our baby already! 

and we have a new due date- 

VALENTINE'S DAY!! :) 

How far along? I am acutally 9 weeks today! Baby Masters was measuring a day ahead!

Month: July 2012- 2 more days til my 27th bday! Seeing my babe was the best gift ever!

Baby is as big as a: CHERRY! 

Total weight gain: 7lbs according to doctor's scale yesterday...boo! I am thinking minus clothing and all- 5! =P

Maternity clothes? got a great deal on some motherhood jeans this past week :) 5 pairs for $35! not wearing them...but I have a feeling it will be sooner than later!

Stretch marks? Hopefully never!

Sleep: it's been a hit or miss...

Best moment this week: seeing sweet baby Masters :) and having it kick it's little legs at us <3 was one of the best moments of my life! 

Miss Anything? hmmm...not really this week! I had a mini corndog yesterday- praying it was cooked hot enough to kill all germs! 

Movement: via ultrasound our Baby M is a dancer :) 

Food cravings: everything bagels & cream cheese (oh lordy!) & apples and peanut butter! I think I ate 5 apples within 2 days!

Anything making you queasy or sick: smell of meat cooking. ew, ew, ew. I actually got really sick last weekend over cooked shrimp. I had to run outside! but the sickness hasn't been bad at all! I am super de duper blessed <3

Gender: I am now thinking girl! Actually I am about 70% sure it will be a mini me :) I really feel it now! :)

Labor Signs: Umm, no. Let’s wait until about 39 weeks, okay ;)

Symptoms: fatigue, slight nauseous but only when I am hungry, light cramping and sore boobies (which I will take! grow baby grow! LOL) 

Wedding rings on or off? ON! :) 

Mood: blessed beyond words! Not sure how I deserve all these many blessings the Lord has given me and to my husband- but we are so very thankful! <3

Purchase Anything/Ideas: maternity capris/jeans :) I had to! I think we are going to buy a little something today for our baby boo now that we seen it :) maybe a picture frame for sonogram picture! 

Looking forward to: Clearwater beach vacation starting MONDAY! :) and growing with my sweet baby boo! <3

Thought I was 8 weeks 5 days...but actually was measuring 9 weeks! :)

Week 7- so close to seeing Baby M!

 

This week has been pretty good :) I was super nauseous at the beginning, all day but for 2 days- nothing! Kinda scared me a little but of course after that 2 day break- it came back with a vengeance. I do not have morning sickness though- only afternoon/night nauseous, on the brink of being siccckkk...thank goodness I am not super sick :) and my bewbies are finally sore! YAY! lol maybe they will grow now! =P

 

Next, I am super excited for our sonogram next Wednesday! I just can not wait to have that reassurance that sweet Baby Masters is healthy! :) I am so rushing July 11th- even though I know after that, I will only have one more month of summer vacation =P I keep saying I am going to go work in my classroom, but I think I will wait until August, just where I know I am in that "safe zone" and will be able to work without having to worry about over-doing it. 

 

So yes! nothing really new...it's 4th of July and hubby has to work :(  so I am going to just sit outside with Marlee Moo and hope to see some fireworks from the house!

 

 

 

How far along? 7 weeks and 5 days! (so close to 12 weeks...eek!)

Month: July 2012 (my birthday month!) 

Baby is as big as a: blueberry!

Total weight gain: thinking anywhere from 3-4lbs total.

Maternity clothes? not wearing them yet- but I did buy 2 bella bands:)

Stretch marks? Hopefully never!

Sleep: been sleeping pretty well- yesterday slept til 3pm with the hubby! Ya think he was pregnant too!

Best moment this week: only having a week left til we see our peanut! and eating some spaghetti!

Miss Anything? still missing sushi! was actually drooling over the fake stuff  in Publix. Also some turkey lunchmeat

Movement: nope..not yet!

Food cravings: peanut butter sandwhich and lay's chips!

Anything making you queasy or sick: chicken! blllaaahhh on chicken, actually all meat makes me queasy! =P

Gender: I am thinking boy...even though I want a girl!

Labor Signs: Umm, no. Let’s wait until about 39 weeks, okay ;)

Symptoms: fatigue, nauseous, light cramping and backache and sore boobies. 

Wedding rings on or off? ON! :) 

Mood: excited :) super de super...but nervous too! I need to stay off the internet!

Purchase Anything/Ideas: bella band!

Looking forward to: sonogram in a week :) and being close to 2nd trimester!

2nd doctor's visit...

Just an update from yesterday's doctors appointment.

Everything was perfect:) My blood work was perfect (I am A+ blood type- that was cool to find out!) and during my exam my midwife said I looked absolutely perfect. My uterus was where it was suppose to be- even maybe measuring further along but definitely 7-8 weeks pregnant (I was 6 weeks 5 days) and that we will get a ultrasound on JULY 11TH!!! to see and hear the heartbeat.

I wanted to cry. =) I thought they were atleast going to make me wait until I was 10-11 weeks, but nope- I will be 8 weeks and 5days! and it's 2 days before my birthday! Can you say they greatest birthday present ever!! My whole body is filled with chill bumps just thinking about it! I just pray Baby Masters is healthy and has a strong heartbeat <3 I can not wait to experience something so amazing. Just can not wait! =) 2 more weeks! 

My midwife also said that I should be feeling pretty lucky that I am not having morning sickness =) Only 20% of women won't have it! I was scared at first NOT to have it but knowing she said it was fine- I feel better now ;) but don't think I am in the clear- weeks 7-10 are usually the worse as far as symptoms go! Hopefully God is on my side and spares me from it :) but I will take anything- as long as baby M is healthy and growing soooo big and great :) 

God is amazing. <3

 

Where did this belly come from?? 

All of a sudden this week I am unable to button my size 8 jeans...wah!

but I love my growing belly <3

 

Week 6: A so far great week :)

Well an update from last week....comes to find out my "abscessed tooth" was actually only a HORRIBLE sinus infection. Very, very thankful I didn't have to have xrays or a root canal and that right after I popped a sudafed, did nettiepot and slept- I felt 75% better :) Very thankful :) Only took 2 sudafeds and stopped taking all meds right after that!

Other things going on in Baby Masters' world is that Lake City is mostly completely flooded...tropical storm Debby has totally destroyed alot of peoples homes and yards. Thankfully, our yard is just one big puddle :) God is so good!

Tomorrow is another baby doctor appointment too :) I am excited but nervous too! I hate having "exams"..and scared to bleed too but just gotta breathe and know its for the best for me and baby. <3 Gunna try to push and get a sonogram too...just to hear the heartbeat. I just want to hear it and know that everything is a-okay :)

Gotta start taking pictures too...I've taken a few of myself- but even as a photographer- it's super hard to photograph my belly =P

How far along? 6 Weeks and  4 days

Month: June 2012 

Baby is as big as a: bigger than an apple seed :) 

Total weight gain: I actually lost 2 lbs! :)

Maternity clothes? bought 2 bags full from a friend :)

Stretch marks? Hopefully never!

Sleep: better than last week :) just wake up at 3am - hot!

Best moment this week: not taking any meds! :) and having a dr appointment tomorrow :)

Miss Anything? SUSHI! like something crazy. I would love a spicy tuna roll right now...yuummm

Movement: nope..not yet!

Food cravings: mashed potatoes and okra and grilled cheeses! :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: I only get queasy around noon time and then again at night...really weird! 

Gender: we will see in about 10-12 more weeks! I so want a girl!

Labor Signs: Umm, no. Let’s wait until about 39 weeks, okay ;)

Symptoms: fatigue, nauseous, light cramping and backache. Allergies too..=P

Wedding rings on or off? ON! :) 

Mood: super excited- but nervous. I just wish 12 weeks would hurry up!

Purchase Anything/Ideas: maternity clothes and a breast pump! :P

Looking forward to: being 7 weeks :) then 8 then 9....haha :) I want a baby bump!

Week 5: Blessed but in pain.

Week 5 has hit me like a sack of potatoes.

I have been incredibly sleepy and nauseous all week, actually got sick once this week- right before our first OB appointment (5wk3days). May have just been nerves or the fact I am in pain- but I couldn't even shower without getting sick. =(

I also have been fighting, what I think is an abscessed tooth =( Same tooth I just had crowned in February and begged the dentist to pull or root canal it..now at 5 weeks pregnant I am nervous on hurting my baby with meds, xrays and whatever else the doctor has to do. =/ but I have not slept in two days because of the THROBBING pain on the whole left side of my face.

& I swore I wasn't going to take any meds- def. not this early but I have popped regular Tylenol 4 times and benadryl just for some sleep relief...praying I am not making a mess of my growing baby. =( I even rubbed clove oil on my tooth- then AFTER read the bottle which stated "not for pregnant woman"

yes, I freaked. I called the doctor and brushed off the oil 5-6x praying that it had done nothing to my sweet little baby. Nurse said it was too late to do anything now- but using only 1/4 of oil on my tooth- the probability of anything happening is very low. I still am freaking out- praying everything is okay.

so doctors appointment at 3pm and praying she will not do anything but give me antibiotics and WAIT till 2nd trimester to do anything.

Upside of this week- first OB appointment was yesterday (6/19) Vernon was restless because we sat there for 2 hours just to be handed some paperwork to go get my blood work. We sat another 45 mins there but it was worth it. :) maybe not the 6 vials of blood taken from me- but to know that I am healthy and so is baby M, I will do anything! :)

Next appointment is Wednesday 6/27. The appointment I am NOT looking forward too at all. Exam appointment. BOO! =P but knowing that 2 weeks after that I will have my first ultrasound, I am excited :) Can't wait to hear my baby's heartbeat!

How far along? 5 weeks and 4 days

Month: June 2012 

Baby is as big as a: pea :)

Total weight gain: +5 (+1 since last week)

Maternity clothes? Looking- but not buying yet!

Stretch marks? Hopefully never!

Sleep: Benadryl induced sadly :( this toothache isnt allowing me to have any rest.

Best moment this week: Having doctors tell us we were definitely pregnant :) and knowing that we will have out first ultrasound within 3 weeks :)

Miss Anything? SUSHI!! and painpills =P 

Movement: not yet...I wished

Food cravings: haven't really been hungry. Have to make myself eat over the queasiness and pain

Anything making you queasy or sick: pre-natal vitamins and just waking up. 

Gender: not sure yet...the "needle trick" said a girl AND boy....haha hopefully it was kidding :)

Labor Signs: Umm, no. Let’s wait until about 39 weeks, okay ;)

Symptoms: tiredness, dry heaving (TMI!) and overall queasyness. 

Wedding rings on or off? ON! :) 

Mood: nervous because of all the medicine Ive taken over this stupid tooth :(

Purchase Anything/Ideas: a Medela pump :) brand new for only 50 dollars- I couldn't pass it up!

Looking forward to: getting some relief on this tooth ache!