16 Weeks

Can you guess what it is??? 

We went to our 16 weeks appointment on Monday. Good news! I talked MY doctor into letting us have the 16 week ultrasound, they were being really nice about it this time. Bad news, we went in and they only gave us a 60% of what she thought it was. Can you guess from the picture what it is? The lady pretty much told us what it was, but didn't want to 100% confirm it because the baby is still pretty little. We also got my blood drawn this week to test the baby for Downs Syndrome. We should get those test results back next visit in March. I think I am going to wait another week and have them do one more ultrasound to tell me if the sex if accurate. I will let you all know soon!!! :)

My heart....

Last night Christian looks at me out of nowhere and says....

"You're a good mommy."

NOTHING IS BETTER THAN HEARING THAT!! I love him so so much!!!

15 weeks!

15 weeks, first belly pic! 

So...this week has been interesting as far as the baby stuff goes. I have been going to a doctor who I went to when I was pregnant with Christian. I have been a little irritated with this clinic as it is, due to the fact that they sort of "rush" you through your visits and ultrasounds. I did, however, like the actual doctor himself, the doctor who delivered Christian. So now this week I called to schedule a 16 week gender check (ultrasound) to see what the baby is...I found out with Christian at 16 weeks by the same doctor and it wasnt a problem then. This time I was told that they absolutely REFUSE to do gender checks before 20 weeks now. I offered to pay for the ultrasound out of pocket (if insurance wouldn't cover it) they still told me there is no way possible for them to do that. So I called Brandon, cause I was really upset. I don't want to wait another 4 or 5 weeks to know (I know this really isn't that long, but it is in pregnant time.) Brandon said we should switch doctors, that it's bullcrap they aren't willing to satisfy their patients.

GOOD NEWS

I started calling around today to other doctor offices, and one that I called told me they would do a gender check before 20 weeks for only $25!!! :) I was stoked, and I didn't even have to be a regular patient! So I set up my appointment for exactly one week from today....16 weeks! :) I'm still going to maybe look into finding another doctor though for my main doctor. Seriously, NOT HAPPY with them at the moment....

Week 14!

That's our baby! It's now the size of a lemon!! Weird huh...? 

What's up baby? I read that this week you may start to suck your thumb! While this is super cute and totally ok for now, let’s not let this become a bad habit too long after you are born.


I’ve also read that you are starting to create your own urine… this worries me a little because I did not read where this urine actually goes after it’s created. Honestly, it’s a little gross, but I guess it’s natural so I’ll get over it. I do, however, reserve the right to remind you that I let you urinate in my stomach for 6 months at some point down the line. By the time these few months are over, I’m going to have a lifetime of ammunition!

It's pretty weird I'm in my second semester now, but it still can't help but seem that August 8th (D.D.) is light years away!

The crappiest part about my week is going to be the part where I go out and buy maternity jeans. Yuccck. I can still fit into my normal jeans, but they honestly suck. They are getting pretty hard to button up with my uterus getting huge and making my tummy poke out. So everyone, wish me well through my adventures (that I am sure will include tears) as I buy disgusting maternity jeans this weekend.....

Christian

I LOVE this picture of Christian and Mont. Christian loves Mont so much!

Week 13

Today marks Week 13! :) All I can say this week is that I've decided I REALLY REALLY want a little girl! I've found the CUTEST THINGS!!! Time needs to hurry (at least these next 6 or 7 weeks) so I can find out what I'm having and get my shopping on!! I am so excited to start shopping and doing the baby nursery. I've felt pretty good this week though, a little tired still, but good and happy! I am so so in love with Brandon. Being home with him each night and Christian just makes my heart fill so full! I couldn't ask for anyone better to treat me so good, he's amazing!

Another really awesome thing that happened this week is Christian is learning how to write his own name! Brandon and I have been working with him on this, it's been fun! The picture below is how he wrote his name just by looking at the way I wrote it. I am so proud of him! He is so smart! I LOVE teaching him new things like that, and he gets so proud of himself for learning. He's the best little boy in the world! My boys melt my heart....

A little pregnancy humor....

Pregnancy Jokes

Q. Should I have a baby after 35?
A. No, 35 children is enough.

Q. When will my baby move?
A. With any luck, right after he finishes high school.

Q. How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu?
A. If it's the flu, you'll get better.

Q. Since I became pregnant, my breasts, rear-end, and even my feet have grown. Is there anything that gets smaller during pregnancy?
A. Yes, your bladder.

Q. What is the most common pregnancy craving?
A. For men to be the ones who get pregnant.

Q. What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A. Childbirth.

Q. The more pregnant I get, the more often strangers smile at me. Why?
A. 'Cause you're fatter than they are.

Q. My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A. So what's your question?

Q. What's the difference between a nine-month pregnant woman and a model?
A. Nothing, if the pregnant woman's husband knows what's good for him.

Q. How long is the average woman in labor?
A. Whatever she says, divided by two.

Q. My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A. Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q. When is the best time to get an epidural?
A. Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q. Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A. Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q. What does it mean when the baby's head is crowning?
A. It means you feel as though not only a crown but the entire throne is trying to make its way out of you.

Q. Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A. Yes, pregnancy.

Q. Does pregnancy cause hemorrhoids?
A. Pregnancy causes anything you want to blame it for.

Q. Where is the best place to store breast milk?
A. In your breasts.

Q. Is there a safe alternative to breast pumps?
A. Yes, baby lips.

Q. What does it mean when a baby is born with teeth?
A. It means that the baby's mother may want to rethink her plans to nurse.

Q. How does one sanitize nipples?
A. Bathe daily and wear a clean bra. It beats boiling them in a saucepan.

Q. What are the terrible twos?
A. Your breasts after baby stops nursing cold turkey.

Q. What is the best time to wean the baby from nursing?
A. When you see teeth marks.

Q. Do I have to have a baby shower?
A. Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q. Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A. When the kids are in college.