Week 18

   It's week 18! I am just so excited! We found out we are having a sweet little girl. Hadley Blaire is the name. That's firm. We aren't going to change it. I only say this because we have had a couple of people question the name. Mostly the middle name, but I'm here to say, T and I have thought this name through and through. And we absolutely love the name. So it is so not going to change. :P

   That being said, let's get down to business! :D

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Week 18! 

How big is the baby:  The baby is as big as a bell pepper or a sweet potato! :P

Weight Gain/Loss:  I still look like I've lost weight. But I don't know. I don't really weigh myself..

Cravings:  Snickers. I don't even like snickers. Oh and chick fil a. I have been craving that for a while now.

Food Aversions:  Just beef. Oh and I made some popcorn that was buttery and it smelled like old stinky feet. Is that weird?

People's Comments:  "Can I touch it?" (Referring to the baby) And, "Are you going to use the epidural?" (Me: Well hopefully not. It scares me. I'd rather scream in pain.) "Well, you won't last with that one. You'll end up getting one." (oh gee thanks)

General Mood:  Kinda all over the place. Happy and moody. I cry at dumb things, sometimes I just cry. :P

Fears:  That at our 20 week radiology scan the tech is going to say, "Oh look it's a little boy!" Not that I don't want a little boy. But for two weeks I have been thinking I have a little girl inside of me. Although, the tech at Unique Ultrasound was very confident that Hadley is 100 percent a girl. "A textbook picture of a girl." So It's not a CRAZY fear. :P

Things I was surprised by:  How much I cried when I found out the gender. I wasn't really hoping for one or the other. Knowing the gender just makes it so real! I am growing a little girl inside me!!

Things I am most looking forward to:  Baby kicks! It should be soon! But then again my little girl was yawing at 1 during the day.

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  A girl!!!!

Stretch Marks:  Yes. My thighs!!!

Maternity Clothes:  Well, I turned a pair of jeans that the zipper was broken into maternity jeans! It took about and hour and a half, maybe two hours to do. I followed this link: Go Here It looks simple enough. But beware. It's not.  Be very careful of the material and cut of the jeans. 

Showing:  Yes. When I sit down I just look chunky. But when I stand up I look like I have a little bump!! And when I lay down. I think it's cute! 

Movement:  No. Not yet, It is kind of frustrating. But it's also not. :P

Gender:  A girl!!! Hadley Blaire!

Innie or Outie:  Innie!

<3

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This really cool thing we found out...

Hadley Blaire 

Our little baby girl!!

I couldn't be more excited! 

When I was laying on the table and she brought up the picture of my little one.

I almost cried RIGHT THERE. 

But then the tech got a bottom shot. 

Then...

"Well, are you ready?"

"She is a she! You're having a girl!"

I covered my face. Because I started crying.

And when I looked at T he was smiling so so big. 

We left, and went straight to the mall. 

We bought a  pack of onesies.

(They are so friggin tiny!)

And a cute little dress.

I about bawled again. 

I teared up. 

Right there in the middle of the mall. 

And kept smiling.

And then when we got home. We told our families!

Skyped them. And had them guess a gender. 

Then we pulled out the pink onesie and said

"We're having a girl!!"

The excitement was so awesome.

I don't think I have stopped smiling. 

I can't wait for our little bundle of Joy!!

<3

Did I mention we got to see her yawn??

And suck her thumb!!?

And the tech said that baby girl was sitting RIGHT on my bladder.

No wonder I think I have to use the restroom when really, I don't. 

<3

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Week 17

Week 17

How big is the baby:  Baby is as big as a turnip! I had no idea what a turnip was. So I looked it up. It's this thingy! Who knew! Well I'm sure plenty of you did. But I totally didn't. And that looks really big, but my little app said Baby is as big as my palm. So. uhm, maybe?  Anyway, here is a picture

 of a turnip. Just because.

Weight Gain/Loss:  I have absolutely no idea. But I feel like a gigantic whale. Not really, but I do feel rather large today in the stomach area...

Cravings:  Coke. Caffeine free of course. But, I have to watch myself I could drink it all day long!  

Food Aversions:  Still beef. Actually, any meat is just not satisfactory. 

People's Comments:  None! I haven't exactly left the house to get people's comments. 

General Mood:  Finally getting that second trimester boost of energy, albeit it's not a lot. And I can't do much because my feet and hands are swelling up. I've gotten A LOT of the house clean. So now I can start working on some sewing projects. Especially when said projects have to do with maternity clothing. I need those now. My pants are waaaayyy too tight up top.   

Fears:  To be honest, I'm scared to be disappointed when T and I find out the gender. I KNOW I am okay with either gender. I really am! But what if when we find out, THAT'S when I realize I wanted a specific gender? I'm horrible!     

Things I was surprised by:  How much household work wears me out. And that I had to take my ring off because my fingers are too swollen. That one surprised me just because I didn't think that would happen for a while. 

Things I am most looking forward to:  Finding out the gender. Only 4 more days! I can't wait for baby to kick and T can feel him/her! (Can't wait to be able to just put him. Or her. )

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  I FELT A NUDGE!!!!!! Yay!! Not a full on kick just yet, but definitely a nudge. More than a flutter. Yay!!

Stretch Marks:  None more than the usual. They are so dark though. ): 

Maternity Clothes:  I probably could. But I haven't. :P 

Showing:  Yes, most definitely. I looooove it!!

Movement:  Just little flutters. And a nudge!!! A couple of nudges.  

Gender:  We will know in FOUR days! :D 

Innie or Outie: Innie still! :D <3

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I think it's so wonderful that baby can hear me! (: 

I catch myself talking to my belly when I'm alone. And when I'm not. 

I probably sound crazy!!

I should take a nap. Mama is Tired. :P
<3

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Week 16

So much has happened. 

Sorry I didn't update yesterday. 

Which was the actual day I was 16 weeks. 

But I was so exhausted.

Apparently cleaning the kitchen while pregnant takes EVERYTHING out of you. 

Anyway! BIG WEEK!! 

:D 

<3

So. First. Both T and I LOVE Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".

And we found a Baby Journal and we found a tiny version of the book. 

We are in love! 

Second is....WE HAVE A GENDER OR "ANATOMY" APPOINTMENT SET UP!!!

So excited!! (Keep reading for the appointment.)

So, lets get to the awesomeness of the 16 week update! 

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Week 16

I know it's not the best picture quality. But it is DEF one of my favorite pictures!!

How big is the baby: An Avocado! (4-5 in, 3-5 oz)

Weight Gain/Loss: I look like lost I've lost weight. But At my appointment on Monday, I was back up to my starting weight! Yay!

Cravings: I finally had my hotdog!! It was awesome. Last night actually. Yummy! 

Food Aversions: Beef. Beef. Beef. Ewey all day long!!

People's Comments: Honestly, nothing so far. Although my old boss did put her hands on my belly....that was a first..

General Mood: Tired. But pretty excited as well!  

Fears: The only fear I have right now is, nothing. More like worries.    

Things I was surprised by:  How much hearing my little peanut's heartbeat on Monday helped me. It's hard going a month without knowing anything. And until my little babe starts kicking...well... 

Things I am most looking forward to:  Finding out the gender. And baby kicks!!! :D

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  The flutters are getting more and more frequent! <3

Stretch Marks:  My thighs. But not too bad I don't guess.  

Maternity Clothes: Nope! But things are getting tiiiiiiiiiggghhhtttt. 

Showing:  Yes. Definitely. 

Movement:  Just little flutters. 

Gender:  Our gender appointment is, Drum Roll Please, JUNE 27 @ 1PM!!!!!! Yay!!! 

Innie or Outie: Innie still! :D 

<3

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Centering

T and I decided to do a group thing on base called Centering.

It's for a group of pregnant ladies (and their spouses if they so choose) where we meet once a month and all of these lovely ladies are around the same due date. 

So somewhere in December for us.

Today was our first time all meeting.

It was so awkward to say the least.

But then, it was actually really informational and had a lot of cool people.

At least this way you get more appointments and you get to hear the adorable little heartbeat!!

I heard ours today, 150! 

It was so cool! 

Plus the midwife was AWESOME.

So, it's a little strange to share my appointment with, eh, roughly 10-15 other women.

But it's kind of a cool experience too. 

I'll be 16 weeks tomorrow. 

Only 4 more weeks till we know the gender.

Time is FLYING by!
<3

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Just some baby stuff

So we try and buy diapers and/or wipes every paycheck. But on pinterest I came across a lot of cool sites with promo codes for free things where you only need to pay shipping and handling. Babyleggings.com with the promo code BUMP5 will get you 5 leggings for free with only 12.95 shipping and handling.

The leggings are 10.00 each. So a 50 dollar value for 12.95.

I also got a cool little breast feeding pillow.

(Which to be honest I could have sewn myself...)

Also a 50 value for just shipping and handling.

Since we don't know the gender right now its really fun for me and tony to get diapers and what not to pass the time.

Next Tuesday ill be 16 weeks. And our midwife said we would be having our anatomy appointment sometime between 16 and 20 weeks.

I can barely conceal my excitement!! I'm pretty sure we will be scheduling the anatomy apt on Monday!!

Yay!!!

And thanks everyone for the birthday wishes!!

And thanks babes, for making my birthday so fun!

I love you!

<3

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Crazy Dreams

So, last night I had a crazy dream. 

Seems like lately, I have dreams all the time and they are vivid and weird.

But last night, I remember holding a baby girl. 

Wearing a pink onesie and I could not get her to stop crying.

And you know how in your dreams you already know the back story?

Well, I had already known that I had tried everything to make her stop crying.

And then in the dream. It hit me. 

The most awful smell.

And just as I was about to check her diaper. 

It exploded.

And blew up in my face.

And scared me so bad it woke me up.

So yeah. 

I had a crazy dream. :P
<3

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Week 15

I would upload a picture of my belly but honestly it hasn't changed much. :D

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How big is the baby: A navel Orange! And the baby is growing so much!

Weight Gain/Loss: I look lost I've lost weight. I haven't had much of an appetite. 

Cravings: I need a hot dog. But I can't have a hot dog.  (:

Food Aversions: Beef. Meat. But mostly just beef. That stuff makes my eyes water, and not in a good way. 

People's Comments: "Let me see that belly!!" 

General Mood: Tired. Exhausted. Tired some more.  

Fears: That we will find out the gender, and then it will be wrong!   

Things I was surprised by:  Bloating makes me think I'm bigger than I am. 

Things I am most looking forward to:  Finding out the gender in the next few weeks!! :D

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far: Sometimes I feel a flutter!!!

Stretch Marks:  My thighs! So annoying! 

Maternity Clothes: Nope! Not yet! 

Showing: A little. If I eat then I have a baby/food bump. :P

Movement:  Just little flutters. 

Gender:  So close to finding out!!! 

Innie or Outie: Innie still! :D

<3

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Week 14--Second Trimester

How big is the baby: Lil Beasty is the size of a lemon this week! 

Weight Gain/Loss: Honestly, I have no idea lol

Cravings: Froyo! Babes and I had a mini date to get some! 

Food Aversions: Nothing!(:

People's Comments: People just keep asking about the gender so far. I don't know! :P

General Mood: So so so happy! i was having some pretty intense mood swings but now I'm just happy happy happy. :D 

Fears: No fears! Worries, yes. lol.  

Things I was surprised by: How hard it is to buy gender neutral things for the baby. Little things, but still. 

Things I am most looking forward to: Our next appointment is June 15th, RIGHT after my birthday. Yay! We will be so close to finding out the gender! 

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far: Stomach muscle twitches!!!

Stretch Marks: On my thighs, which is weird. 

Maternity Clothes: Nope! But my clothes are getting tighter and tighter...and tighter and tighter..

Showing: Yes! I'm not putting up a picture this week because it's only a little bigger than last week. 

Movement: Muscle twitches...hehe 

Gender: We don't know yet, but yes, we plan on finding out. 

Innie or Outie: Neither obviously lol

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I am so excited. I mean really, It just keeps getting better and better. Our little one is growing so big and that makes me so happy! I love you little peanut! 

<3

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