Advice

Help!  I need advice from some moms out there!  We are redoing our bedroom - new bedding, drapes, lamps, etc..  Side Note - For those that know me well, you know I am the worst decorator ever...I mean ever!  I have no creative instinct.  Anyway, I love white bedrooms.  Big fluffy white down and soft white sheets make me very happy.  Robert has heard from several people that white isn't the best choice with a baby in the house, i.e. stains.  My thought is that I can just bleach it?!  What do you think?

16 Weeks

We had our 16 week appointment today.  Bean's heart rate was 143!  Seriously, 4 weeks between hearing the heatbeat is a little much for me!

Robert and I watched "What to Expect When You're Expecting" over the weekend.  It definitely had funny parts, but there were sad parts too...or maybe that was my pregnancy hormones!  It really made us both realize how lucky we are to have gotten pregnant so quickly and be having a healthy pregnancy.

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along:  16.5 weeks

Size of Baby:  About 4.5 inches long and 3.5 ounces or the size of an avocado.

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  According to the scales at the doctor, I have lost 2 pounds.    

Maternity Clothes:  Still wearing my normal clothes, but some things are getting pretty tight.  

Gender:  We find out at the 20 week appointment on June 20! 

Movement:  Not yet.

Sleep:  I am getting more energy but I still love sleep!  I sleep very deeply and have very vivid dreams.

Cravings/Aversions: Meat still doesn't appeal to me.  I really like something for a few days and then I am over it.   The latest obsession was popsicles.

Emotions:  I may have teared up during the movie, and I am definitely noticing that I am more sensitive than normal.

What I miss:  Nothing.  I am actually feeling good and enjoying this week!

Symptoms: I am still a little nauseated during late afternoon, and my lower back is achy.  Also, I have a super sensitive sense of smell!

What I'm looking forward to:  Finding out if we are having Tripp or Layla!

In non-pregnancy news, we are going on vacation is a week and a half and are super excited for 10 days of relaxation at the beach!  I haven't mentioned this earlier, but I was selected to be a part of this year's Leadership Pinebelt class.  We have done lots of neat things so far, and this Thursday we get to ride in a Blackhawk helicopter!  I will update later on our group project. 

15 Weeks

Seriously, who has walking pnuemonia and a stomach virus in the first 15 weeks of pregnancy - that's right, ME!  I am finally feeling a little better but Thursday night through last night was rough.

Robert is in Pascagoula playing in a golf tournament with his dad. He recently bought clubs and all the accessories, and has been trying to practice.  I can't wait to hear how his first tournament goes!

We have our next doctor appointment in a week and a half.  I'm really excited! I love hearing Bean's heartbeat.

Family vacation is in 3 weeks, and Robert and I are beyond ready!  I can't wait to relax for a whole week with no responsibilities.

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along:  15 weeks

Size of Baby:  About 4 inches long and 2.5 ounces or the size of an apple. Bean sure is growing!

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  I lost 4 pounds yesterday so I am about 3 pounds under pre-pregnancy weight. I'm sure that will all change once I feel like eating again!  This week was the first week I enjoyed food, well, before Thursday night.  

Maternity Clothes:  Still wearing my normal clothes, but things are getting pretty tight.  

Gender:  We will know in a few more weeks!

Movement:  Not yet.

Sleep:  I still love sleep! I'm always in bed by 8:30 or 9:00 on weekdays.

Cravings/Aversions: Meat is still an aversion.  Robert grilled a chicken breast (I haven't been a very good cook lately) on the George Foreman and the smell was miserable to me.  He has agreed to not do that anymore! I had a huge craving for peas and cornbread one day this week, so that is exactly what I cooked and ate for two nights.

Emotions:  My first cry was actually Thursday night when I was sick.  Other than that, I have had a few moody days.

What I miss:  Not much.  I started back to the YMCA (I do miss Versus but pretty sure I need an air conditioned gym for the summer) this week.

Symptoms: I am still having headaches and now getting backaches and shoulder aches.  Not sure where all that is coming from!

What I'm looking forward to:  Hearing the heartbeat again and finding out if we are having Tripp or Layla!