I have to get caught up so I'm going to do the best I can. If you make to the end of this post...you get a gold star! It might be a little disorganized but I will try to be as clear minded as possible!
It all started on July 27, 2011...
It's positive!
**DETOUR: When I was a teenager, I was told that I would have an extremely hard time getting AND staying pregnant. I was convinced it wouldn't happen for me. I was also amazed that I had a first normal period in months on July 1st. It was totally out of left field. So when I had some spotting on the 17th, I chalked it up to the return of irregular periods. I was also on the pill and had been for years. I wasn't trying to get pregnant by any means but I have always wanted nothing more than to be a mommy and with every complication, no matter the timing, I was devastated. It was a reminder that the road to my dream would be a bumpy one.
So, when I noticed my body was changing and growing out of nowhere (I'm not complaining!) I was a little curious but just thought another (hopefully) period was on it's way. My Daddy was joking that I may be pregnant. I kept telling him he was full of crap that there was no way that it was even possible. So after lots of pleading from him to just take a test, We bought a 2 pack at Target on the 26th of July. So, the next day, Wednesday, the 27th of July, I peed on a stick expecting a negative.
My Dad and I were talking casually waiting the eternal 2 minutes when I grabbed it, flipped it over, and saw a BRIGHT and OBVIOUS blue plus sign. I think I sad "Oh my Gosh" about a hundred times. My dad grabbed it and looked at it and said the same thing. I got teary eyed and thought about what this meant. Although some of the circumstances were not ideal, I was really excited about having a child and being a Mom.
Oh my GOSH!!!
I am so inlove with my belly. As excited as I am for him to get here and to meet him, I am going to miss him moving in my belly like a jello alien. I'll miss his hiccups and squirms. But it will be nice to be able to take a deep breath again. I said it a few days ago and I'll say it again...As hard as it is to breathe with him in my belly. I know it would be even harder to breathe without him.
Belly Pictures!
5 weeks
8.5.11
6 weeks
08.12.11
7 weeks
8.19.11
8 weeks & 8.5 weeks
8.26.11 & 8.30.11
9 weeks
9.2.11
10 weeks
9.9.11
11 weeks
9.16.11
12 weeks
9.23.11
13 weeks
9.30.11
14 weeks
10.7.11
15 weeks
10.21.11
16 weeks
10.28.11
17 weeks
10.29.11
23 weeks
12.9.11
I know there are some gaps, but I like I said, I'm hoping this will help me stay on track from now on...I am now 28 weeks but won't promise new pics until week 29 which is on the 20th :)
Also, here are some pictures of the adorable Baby C!
Sweet baby face at 16 weeks
His profile at about 22.5 weeks
C sucking his thumb at 22.5 weeks
His big 'ole baby feet (22.5 weeks)
How far along? 28 Weeks
Total weight gain: 30 pounds gained at my 27 week appointment.
Maternity clothes? maternity all the time...Nothing else will do! (Except basketball shorts or sweats)
Stretch marks? not yet...
Sleep: haha...I wish!
Sleep: haha...I wish!
Best moment this week: Seeing all of the progress on his room!
Miss Anything? breathing normally...and a good night sleep...I know it'll be a while
Movement: ALL the time! LOVE IT! He is very active!
Food cravings: fruit, peanut butter, candy, smoothies, and tator tot casserole
Anything making you queasy or sick: coffee and sea food
Gender: BOY! Christopher Blake!
Labor Signs: Nope!
Labor Signs: Nope!
Symptoms: shortness of breath when he's laying just right, lots of gas, and exhaustion.
Belly Button in or out? Innie
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! but I still have moments...
Looking forward to: Finishing his room and getting his bedding! :)
Looking forward to: Finishing his room and getting his bedding! :)
As of today, I have gained almost 30 pounds and it's all baby and bottles at this point! yay! I am planning on a home birth with a midwife which means no meds at all. crazy, i know.
That's how we got from point A to point B....B for baby!
<3 L
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