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Happy Wednesday. We are halfway there!!
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16 Week Bumpdate

How Far Along:   16 Weeks!

Baby is the size of:  Avocado, It makes me think of that silly Subway commercial.

Total weight gain: It's still an embarrassing 10 pounds.

Sleep: Depends on the day. Some nights I sleep like a rock and others I am up a few times a night. For some reason my body or my baby wake me up at 2am all the time.

Best Moment of the week: We went to a family party Saturday and watching my parents, especially my dad, telling everyone "You know, I'm going to be a grandfather" They are both so happy and so excited. Plus, Brian has been amazing. He wants to help with everything. I catch him rubbing my belly at night. I love when he talks to my belly even if it's about ridiculous things!Baby went to his/her first Yankee game! 

Worst Moment of the week: Nothing really. I'm feeling really good. I just hate getting winded so quickly. Everything seems to be getting harder.

Have you told Family and Friends:  Yes, everyone knows except the children I work with. I can't believe they haven't guessed yet. This bump is getting really noticeable 

Miss Anything: At the risk of sounding like a total alchy I miss Corona with lime! I even craved a Sabrett hot dog at the Yankee game. They smelled so good.I miss sleeping on my tummy too!

Food Cravings: Sweets! It's probably where all my break outs are coming from. I've also been craving sun tea with lots of lemon. As long as any fluid is ice cold, I want it! 

Anything make you queasy or sick: Nope. Feeling good.

Have you started to show? Yes. It's funny when I catch people look but they are still afraid to ask.

Gender: Team Neutral!!!

Symptoms: I'm starting to break out (sign of a girl?!!?) and getting really winded whenever doing anything. I'm also starting to feel a lot of pressure on my bladder. I originally thought it was the start of a bladder infection but it went away after a few house. 

Workouts: The occasional walk and swim.

Mood: I'm worried but that has started to ease the further I get into this pregnancy

Looking Forward to: Feeling movement. I haven't felt anything yet. I can't wait to buy and decorate for our nursery.

Maternity Clothes: Still taking advantage of the summer dresses while I can. The maternity shorts I bought are the most comfortable things!!!! It takes some time picking out clothes that fit and are comfortable! 

Reading: Mostly my favorite mommy and mommy to be blogs. I haven't gotten into any of the mommy books people have given me. I tend to hop onto BabyCenter for info.

Milestones: Getting ready for a growth spurt. Growing toenails, pumping 25 quarts of blood a day. 

This Weekend I....

This weekend I was busy, busy, busy!!!

On Friday I worked some early hours and got out by 3 in order to go to the Yankee game. Everything was incredible EXCEPT the Yankees! Tampa Bay crushed us! We had amazing, cushioned, box seats! They were perfect for my achy, pregnancy back pains and the food was pretty great too.

George Steinbrenner Memorial in Monument Park

Monument Park

View from Monument Park

Excellent seats

Funny guy

Apparently people think I have a "glow" I think I look a bit sweaty! 

On Saturday both Brian and I put in an extra day at work and then head over to my cousin's graduation party. We had a day filled with fun, family and good food.

With all of this excitement we crashed on Sunday. I napped for 3 hours and did some minor cleaning. It isn't often that Brian and I have a day to just hang and relax. It always feels nice to cuddle on the couch and do nothing.

Bumpdate-Week 14, 15

I'm back. I really wasn't anywhere in particular. I just took a week off from life. At some point I'm sure I'll post about the things Brian and I did. I think I'm still mentally stuck on vacation.

Here is a little bumpdate for ya!
Remember when I said I would be bad at this? Well, I am. I just hit 16 weeks yesterday. Just a week behind....


How Far Along:  14 Weeks!

Baby is the size of:  LEMON

Total weight gain: It was 5 pounds.  I refuse to get on the scale till I have to at my appointment next week. 


Sleep: Up a few times each night. My mind is just racing all the time. I get up and worry about baby, work and just about everything else. 

Best Moment of the week: Awesome little sonogram this week. Our baby looks like an baby and not an alien any more!!! 

Worst Moment of the week: The heat is really getting to me. It wipes me out so fast. 

Have you told Family and Friends:  Told Brian's family at his birthday party.

Miss Anything: I still miss cold beer and sushi!

Food Cravings: Nothing really. 

Anything make you queasy or sick: It depends on the day. 

Have you started to show? Yes. After I tell people they have been saying "Oh, I was going to ask if you were", lol

Gender: Not sure if we are going to find out. 

Symptoms: I'm tired and the heat really knocks me out. 

Workouts: Taking it easy still. Walking a bit more and some swimming. 

Mood: I'm worried, all the time, about everything.

Looking Forward to: Really popping! 

Maternity Clothes: I bought a pair of maternity pants and a maternity shirt. Most of the time I wear cotton dresses. 

Reading: My sister in law gave me The Girlfriends Gide to Pregnancy. I'm skimming through the maternity books I've been given. 

Milestones: Little baby is starting suck their thumb. The kidney, liver and spleen are continuing to grow.







How Far Along:  15 Weeks!

Baby is the size of:  Apple

Total weight gain: 10 pounds. YIKES! 


Sleep: Up a few times every night. My mind just keeps racing. 

Best Moment of the week: Brian got to hear baby's heartbeat for the first time and the results of our 1st genetic screening was perfect!!! I also got a maternity massage. Amazing! 

Worst Moment of the week: The heat hates me. 

Have you told Family and Friends:  Yes, everyone knows. 

Miss Anything: I still miss cold beer when it gets this hot. 

Food Cravings: Iced cream! Vanilla bean!!! 

Anything make you queasy or sick: Just the heat this week. 

Have you started to show? Yes! 

Gender: We can find out in a few weeks but we are going to skip it! 

Symptoms: My feet have started to hurt and I haven't been digesting food like I used to. I get full very quickly. 

Workouts: Taking it easy but swimming a lot these days. 

Mood: My worry has gotten a bit better but I felt great when I wasn't working. A lot less stress! 

Looking Forward to: Looking for baby furniture and decorating our nursery. 

Maternity Clothes: I bought a pair of maternity shorts and a few tanks. I'm still using my belly band too. 

Reading: Nothing these days. I'm not really a pregnancy book reader. Just can't seem to get into them. 

Milestones: Baby is able to move all his/her limbs. 

Happies and Crappies

Happies

- Vacation starts at 6:30 tonight. Next week both Brian and I are off. We are not going away but instead we will be spending some time together. 

- Brian's birthday was a huge success. He was surprised and had a blast! 

- I got to see the baby again this week during genetic testing. Everything looks great. The baby moves like a crazy person, obviously like mommy! I also heard the heartbeat again. Nice and loud! 

Crappies

- I have not been sleeping well.  I can't seem to shut off my brain. 

- I had a major hormone meltdown over dinner last night. I yelled, cried and then ate 2 sandwiches. 

- Work. Everything about it. I think it makes me sad and I really think its what keeps me up at night. 

What are your happies and crappies this week?

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 

Bumpdates

I can be pretty certain I will not be good about taking bump pictures and updating my pregnancy. It's worth a shot though. I combined weeks 11 and 12 (I'm currently in week 14 and I already missed week 13) Yep, that's me off to a really crappy start! 




How Far Along:  11 Weeks!

Baby is the size of:  Fig 

Total weight gain: Not sure. Getting on the scale this Friday at my appointment. We shall see. 


Sleep: Up a few times each night to pee. I've been up between 3-5. Once I wake up I can't fall back to sleep quickly. 

Best Moment of the week: I told my side of the family on Father's Day. 

Worst Moment of the week: I gag at everything and I mean EVERYTHING! It's awful! 

Have you told Family and Friends:  Told my family. 

Miss Anything: I miss wine and sushi

Food Cravings: Nothing really. I eat when I can and what I can. 

Anything make you queasy or sick: Coffee, the thought of it makes me want to throw up. Meat on the bone, and anything hot. 

Have you started to show? Just a tiny bit but I feel HUGE. 

Gender: Not yet. 

Symptoms: I'm tired all the time, constant gagging, bloated. TMI!?!? Sorry, not sorry. 

Workouts: Taking it easy still. Walking is about it. 

Mood: I'm worried, all the time. I try not to stress about it but I worry. Hoping to hear the heartbeat this Friday. 

Looking Forward to: Not feeling fat. I'd rather look pregnant. 

Maternity Clothes: Not yet but I did put on my belly band yesterday. 

Reading: I haven't had time to read anything. I get home from work, eat dinner and fall asleep before 8:30. 

Milestones: Almost fully formed! Bones are beginning to harden and there is some movement although I can't feel anything yet. 

How Far Along:  12 Weeks!

Baby is the size of:  Plum

Total weight gain: 5 pounds on the scale last week but my doctor thinks its not all baby or bloat. I've been having issues but I'm positive you don't want to hear about all of that. 


Sleep: Up a few times each night to pee. I've been sleeping a bit better this week. 

Best Moment of the week: I heard the heartbeat. It was quick and fast but it was there. 

Worst Moment of the week: I still gag at everything but things are going great. 

Have you told Family and Friends:  Told my family and friends but we are waiting till Brian's family is all together to tell them. 

Miss Anything: I still miss wine and sushi!

Food Cravings: Give me SPICY!!! I've been craving nachos, guacamole and salsa. 

Anything make you queasy or sick: The idea of anything hot makes me gag. 

Have you started to show? Just a little. I think I just look fat. 

Gender: Not sure if we are going to find out. 

Symptoms: I'm tired all the time, constant gagging, and some other awful belly issues. Sorry, not sorry, again. 

Workouts: Taking it easy still. Walking a bit more and some swimming. 

Mood: I'm worried, all the time. I try not to stress about it but I worry. Hoping to hear the heartbeat this Friday. 

Looking Forward to: Not feeling fat. I'd rather look pregnant. 

Maternity Clothes: Not yet but I did put on my belly band yesterday. 

Reading: I haven't had time to read anything. I get home from work, eat dinner and fall asleep before 8:30. 

Milestones: Almost fully formed! Bones are beginning to harden and there is some movement although I can't feel anything yet. 

Oh How Pinteresting

Happy Wednesday everyone. Getting back into the blogging groove after a 2 week break. It felt nice but it also feels good to be back.

Here are just some of the things I've been pinning lately.

Surprise!

So I haven't been a good blogger lately. For the last 2 weeks my work schedule changed and between being exhausted all the time and not sleeping well I had a little surprise party I was planning. I've been sneaking around since March planning a surprise 30th birthday party for Brian!

The best part was he was SHOCKED! He thought I was picking him up from work and we were going to his cousin's college graduation party. When we pulled up and saw his Ghostbuster themed party he sat in the car he repeatedly said "What is this?"We decorated the backyard with Ghostbuster movie posters. Our colors were red, black and white. I printed out a bunch of pictures of Brian when he was little and all of his favorite moments and hung them in our tents.

As you can see pregnancy has not been good to my body. It looks like I've gained weight everywhere including my arms, boobs and all 3 chins! 

Brian's mom pulled all of his Ghostbuster toys out of the attic and put them on display. 

It was 93 degrees so just about everyone enjoyed the pool. 

It was a fantastic day. I love seeing my husband so happy. His entire family came to the party which made it the perfect time to announce our 14 week old surprise! 

Our family is so over joyed and that makes us very happy too! 

Hope you all had a lovely weekend. 

The BIG 30

Today I celebrate the 30th birthday of this crazy guy. 

 We don't have much planned for his special day. All he really wants to do is work out with his friend. 

I have a little something special up my sleeve. We will celebrate with a lot of fun stuff planned in 2 weeks when we are on vacation. 

Happy Birthday Brian. You have enriched my life everyday. I an't wait for all of the amazing things to come for us and I can't wait to see you become a daddy. You are my world!

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