Posts Tagged ";Me Being Pregnant"
Jul
08th
2008
Hallelujah & praise Jesus — I am halfway through this pregnancy! It’s hard to believe I’m 5 months pregnant, but I have to tell you, it feels awesome that people are actually starting to notice the bump (although, I’m still fully convinced that they’re thinking, ‘Oh THAT’S why she’s getting so fat!’) Seriously, 15 pounds in 20 weeks. But hey, I’m not stressing over it. Not at all. Not in the least bit worried about being 5 pounds heavier than I was at my heaviest. No big deal. I hate you Full-O-Bull, I HATE YOUUUUU!
Anyway, here’s my belly bump, as of last night. Cheeeeeeese:
Something exciting, at least for me, is the fact that this little girl has been kicking more and more every day. Even in the middle of the night. To the point where it actually wakes me up. Yes, this 10.5 ounce bundle of karate-choppin’ joy can actually wake the person who has been known to sleep through absolutely ANYTHING. What a life I will have in a few months. But hey, I’m still excited!
Also, we’ve decided that we’re going to name her Madelyn. I’ve actually had that name picked out for… ohhh, 6, 7 years now… so Jamie Lynn Spears can’t take that from me, ohhhhh no. I called dibs when Jamie was still on the teat.
On my way to my 20 week doctor visit. Hope you all have a fabulous Tuesday!
Edited to add:
I just got back from my appointment and –BOOYA– I’ve only gained 10 pounds. That was enough to send me straight to Arby’s to celebrate.
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Jul
03rd
2008
Alright. I’ve been slacking BIG time on posts, and I promise I’ll get back to it as soon as things slow down at work (because you all know, normally about 7 of the 8 hours during my work day are devoted to things other than actual work).
In the mean time, enjoy and drool over some of the things I REALLY, ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY MUST HAVE FOR MY LITTLE GIRL OR I WILL JUST DIE.
Adorable little hat. Found here.
A lovely print. For a nursery, perhaps? Hmm…
Anything with this pattern is automatically adored by me.
In other news, I have been feeling especially crafty and … nest-y lately, so you can expect to see what I’ve been up to pretty soon.
My dear daughter has also been kicking the living crap out of me the past few days, which I absolutely LOVE. It’s the strangest feeling ever, but it is just so exciting to be reminded that she’s really in there!
Oh, and one last thing — a 19 week belly picture is on it’s way. My bump, my bump, my lovely baby bump is growing at an incredibly freakish rate, as are the width of my hips and thighs. Oh, the joys of pregnancy.
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Jun
26th
2008
Last week I skipped the 17 week belly shot because I lost Ol’ Pinky, my faithful bathroom photo shoot companion. And I was very tempted to skip again this week because… well, to put it lightly — I am a freaking pasty cow who can’t take a decent picture to save her life. Ten points for self esteem over here! WOO!
This is one of three photos Justin took of me the other night, and is now forcing me to post because he is annoyed and ‘doesn’t get’ why I don’t think I’m photogenic. Well, I ‘doesn’t get’ yo face, Justin. So there!
She’s a-growin’!
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Jun
19th
2008
… Girl! A Miss Priss, if you will. Gosh, we’re thrilled, I can’t even begin to explain. There’s such a joy in knowing what that little wiggle worm inside of you is, and it feel SO good to call “it” a her. I love her already!
“Peace” … this cracked me up.
A sweet profile
A tiny foot (undoubtedly with loooong toes like us)
We have a nice collection pictures, but these will do for now. I will leave you with the most hilarious thing I’ve seen in a long time…
Steph showed me these and I about died. They’re the silliest little things, but I have a feeling I’ll end up with a pair at some point over the next few months. :)
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Jun
17th
2008
As I had mentioned last week, a new friend of mine and fellow mommy-to be, Lisa, gave her readers an opportunity to get in their predictions before she found out if her baby was a boy or a girl (IT’S A GIRL, YAY). Lisa, I hope you don’t mind… I’m going to shamelessly copy your idea. Your post was so great, and I don’t think I could ever be as thorough with all the old wives tales, so I’m using you as a guide. :)
- It’s still early to tell how active the baby is, considering I’m about 17 weeks, but a genetic specialist has called us in for an early ultrasound, based on family history with heart problems. As far as I can tell, the baby is on track with it’s little flutters. I haven’t felt much, but it’s mostly at night when I’m laying in bed.
- The weight I have gained has been mostly in my belly, but I’ve noticed a fullness in my cheeks (facial as well as nether-regional), and thighs. It’s very typical of me to put it on in my lower half. I’ve put on 5lbs.
- Cravings have included the following: In-N-Out cheeseburgers and fries animal-way, lemons, lemonade, cherry slush puppies, sour skittles, fruit in general, Sprite (was never much of a soda drinker), & bean and cheese burritos (even though they make me puke, I still go back for more).
- Food aversions have included the following: salads, chicken, anything spicy, most asian-related foods (including Dai Bai Dang… my first true love), sesame flavored ANYTHING. Bleh.
- Lower back pain has never been an issue until the last month or so. It kills.
- The baby’s heart rate has been in the 160′s when it has been monitored.
- I had morning sickness from weeks 7 through 12, all throughout the day. Mexican food was the #1 set-off. Since then, certain foods and smells will make me sick to my stomach, including Chipotle tacos and cigarette smoke, but it hasn’t been as bad.
- Body temperature-wise, I will easily become hot or cold, no matter the time of day — the same as before.
- Justin has lost weight during this whole thing.
- My chest has grown from a 36C to a 36D… and quickly approaching the doubles.
- I was 22 at the time of conception, which was March of 2008. The Chinese Lunar Calendar predicts it will be a boy.
- My nose looks exactly the same from before. No noticeable widening.
- I have had increasingly AWFUL skin changes during the pregnancy. Dry, broken out, and pale. My hair is also limp and dry and I hate it and I’m going to cry because it used to be cute.
- When I tied my wedding ring to a string and held it above my belly, the ring went in clockwise circles.
- Justin has 3 sisters (that’s a whole lotta estrogen) and I have one brother.
- An interesting trend that occurs in my family is having a girl first then a boy… it’s happened that way for over 4 generations, and has also shown up in my uncle’s kids. Probably just a funny coincidence, as most of these things are.
- Justin once had a dream where we had a little boy.
- I have weird dreams about breastfeeding, giving birth to babies with really huge heads, and also ones that can already talk.
So based on all these lovely bits of TMI, what do you all think? Boy or girl? Mini-me or mini-Justin? Either way, I will be beyond thrilled, but as most of you know I am rooting for a girl. We’ll see on Thursday morning!
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