19 WEEKS!

We're almost half way! This week Steven felt the baby move for the first time! Tuesday night I was sitting and my computer and the baby was hitting me really hard so I grabbed his hand and he felt it! Little one has been active very consistantly through the day and night. The belly band technique isn't working very well on my clothes anymore so I think it will be time to officaly bust out the maternity clothes next week.

I'm having a lot of trouble sleeping. I think I may need to start taking my vitamins earlier in the day. I have awful heartburn and reflux most of the night so I have to sleep sitting up. I'm not very good at that so I usually have to take Rolaids and drink some water in the middle of the night. I'm also hungry almost constantly. I have to eat right before bed and I'll still wake up starving in the night.

For some reason I kept thinking that Saturday was Sunday so this picture is from Saturday. :)

18 WEEKS!

This week was very exciting for me! I found a nice place that did 2D ultrasound with gender determination for only $25! So when Tuesday came around I was super nervous and jumping out of my skin with excitement! The ultrasound tech was very nice and spent a lot more time with us and the little one than the 10 mintues we paid for. The babe wasn't very cooperative for getting a good "potty shot" but had more than enough fun contorting into strange shapes and showing off for the camera. It was absolutely amazing to see how much babe had grown and all of the fun things going on in there. And now that I can feel movement it all seems so much more real. We don't have super conclusive results on gender but the tech felt strongly about which one she thought it was. We want to keep it to ourselves at this time but will be announcing gender shortly after our anatomy scan on May 3rd. Here are a few of my favorite pictures. :)








And me at 18w1d.

17 WEEKS!

We arrived in CA on Monday around 5pm. A lot of people showed up to help us unload which was so nice after such a long drive. The dogs were more than happy to be done with the car. LoL. It was difficult finding a place for everything so we just filled up all of the empty rooms, including the living room. My poor mother... I've spent most of the week going through boxes and finding a place for what I can and the rest will go in storage. Dare isn't eating much and I'm kind of worried about her, but I'm sure it's a big adjustment for puppies as much as it is for me.

On Saturday Dad had a BBQ at the house for a belated Easter get-together. Not everyone could make it but it was wonderful seeing most of my family again. I can't believe how excited everyone is for the baby and for us to be back! Steven got to spend some time with his Dad this week also.

In pregnancy news some exciting things happened! I have an appointment on the 19th to see a midwife pratice and next Monday Michelle set up and appointment at a clinic to apply for Medical and see their Doctor. I'm hoping I'll at least be able to get an Anatomy Scan without having to pay a ton out of pocket. But the best news of all is that I started feeling movement!! I thought I felt a few things while laying on my stomach on Friday but Saturday there was no mistaking it. My jeans are very tight in the belly now and as I was sitting at the table, eating and talking with my aunties and cousins I felt distinct movements. It lasted a long time and went off and on all night. I've felt a little bit every day and it's so exciting! I think I'm hitting a growth spurt also (or rather, baby is) becuase my tummy seems bigger every morning. It could just be in my mind though. LoL, wishful thinking.

Steven took me to buy a few more maternity pieces to add to my wardrobe. I'm a litle too small for them yet but soon I'm sure they'll fit.

Here is me starting my 17th week with a dirty mirror. :)

16 WEEKS!

This week has been full of packing and arranging and quick decisions. My Momma flew out on Thursday and we had planned to load the truck on Friday and drive all day Saturday but Steven got called in for an interview. The job looked very promising and he really felt he had it, but they failed to call back on Friday (typical Utah) so we had to go ahead and leave. We loaded the truck all day Saturday and left Sunday at 12:30. We had planned to drive the whole way but Steven was very uncomfortable in the moving truck so we stopped for the night in Mesquite.

I had an EAGeR appointment on Thursday. They collected the usual samples and took my weight (only a pound gain!). I'll be continuing the study over the phone.

Pregnancy wise I've had a lot of headaches and pains this week. My lower back is especially painful but I have also been moving tons of stuff and doing a lot of work. Driving for long periods of time is pretty uncomofortable.

This pic is from 16 weeks 2 days (Tues).