Lately I feel huge. I am not big nor do I really look pregnant, but man do I feel it. Today when it's hotter than Columbia, SC (a.k.a. hell), my stomach just feels like it could pop. Not the best feeling in the world. Oh, and if I offended you by referring to Columbia, SC as hell - - let me just say that most of us who were raised there call it the armpit of the south. It's hot there. And yes, it isn't my favorite place in the world so I boycott it. But I will add that you must drive through it to get to one of my favorite cities, Charleston. And Columbia is home to Cromers Peanuts - the Worst in the WORLD, according to their marketing department. If you think I am kidding - Google it. But I digress. Here's a bean update before our vacation starts tomorrow.
How far along? 19 weeks, 6 days
Total weight gain: 6 pounds
Symptoms: headaches (they suck) and feeling like I might bust like a kid squeezing a birthday balloon.
Stretch marks: yep - on my side
Sleep: Mornings are my favorite - I always feel great and then being pregnant hits me like a ton of bricks.
Food cravings: Pizza and breakfast foods like turkey bacon.
Maternity clothes: I have some but still able to squeeze into my regular stuff for now. Give me a few more days. :)
Best moment of the week: Figuring out what maternity pants are really like and now I don't know if I will ever want to go back.
Movement: Maybe - but still waiting.
Gender: Waiting for December
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button: in (but shallow)
What I miss: beer. still. And I think I always will. Yep - sticking with my answer.
What I am looking forward to: OUR VACATION. Mostly because of the weather forecast being 70 with no humidity. I can't wait considering it is going to be 100 here on Friday. You can keep it Carolinas!
July 21, 2010
July 16, 2010
Almost half way there
Next week I will be at 20 weeks. Not sure I'll be blogging since I'll be in Canada, so this will have to do for a couple of weeks. Here's to real maple syrup, seafood fresh off the boat and plain ole family fun.
How far along? 19 weeks
Total weight gain: 6 pounds
Symptoms: headaches (they suck)
Stretch marks: yep - on my side
Sleep: trying to stay on my left side. Trying to put a pillow between my knees. I'm thinking if I could have about 6 more pillows I might get comfortable.
Food cravings: Chocolate covered gummy bears, jelly donuts and fish tacos. Just not all at the same time.
Maternity clothes: Going shopping this weekend as some things are still fitting but not sure how much longer.
Best moment of the week: Still zipping up my pants.
Movement: None
Gender: We'll have to wait until December - not finding out. :) (I will stick with saying boy even if everyone in the family calls the bean a girl)
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button: in (but shallow)
What I miss: beer. still. And I think I always will.
What I am looking forward to: I can't wait to see my best friend from San Fran this weekend to go maternity shopping and just hang out. I also am thrilled to finally head to Canada and meet the rest of the hubs family including his soon to be 94 year old grandmother.
How far along? 19 weeks
Total weight gain: 6 pounds
Symptoms: headaches (they suck)
Stretch marks: yep - on my side
Sleep: trying to stay on my left side. Trying to put a pillow between my knees. I'm thinking if I could have about 6 more pillows I might get comfortable.
Food cravings: Chocolate covered gummy bears, jelly donuts and fish tacos. Just not all at the same time.
Maternity clothes: Going shopping this weekend as some things are still fitting but not sure how much longer.
Best moment of the week: Still zipping up my pants.
Movement: None
Gender: We'll have to wait until December - not finding out. :) (I will stick with saying boy even if everyone in the family calls the bean a girl)
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button: in (but shallow)
What I miss: beer. still. And I think I always will.
What I am looking forward to: I can't wait to see my best friend from San Fran this weekend to go maternity shopping and just hang out. I also am thrilled to finally head to Canada and meet the rest of the hubs family including his soon to be 94 year old grandmother.
July 8, 2010
Countdown - to Vacation.
We are headed to Canada in a few weeks and I can't wait for the cool weather. We got a heatwave back this week and I hate going outside for any reason. I miss that cool down last week when I could go on long walks with the pups. So ready for FALL. Like now.
How far along? 18 weeks
Total weight gain: 4 pounds (still not really showing)
Symptoms: headaches - they suck and also hot - all.the.time.
Stretch marks: just a few
Sleep: best on the couch, but still getting sleep as needed.
Food cravings: ice cream - from all this heat.
Maternity clothes: Bella band mostly - hope to go shopping in a few weeks for when I really pop.
Best moment of the week: knowing that most of my clothes still fit. :)
Movement: Still waiting.
Gender: We'll have to wait until December - not finding out. :)
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button: in (but shallow)
What I miss: beer. again.
What I am looking forward to: an ultrasound tomorrow to see the little bean again.
How far along? 18 weeks
Total weight gain: 4 pounds (still not really showing)
Symptoms: headaches - they suck and also hot - all.the.time.
Stretch marks: just a few
Sleep: best on the couch, but still getting sleep as needed.
Food cravings: ice cream - from all this heat.
Maternity clothes: Bella band mostly - hope to go shopping in a few weeks for when I really pop.
Best moment of the week: knowing that most of my clothes still fit. :)
Movement: Still waiting.
Gender: We'll have to wait until December - not finding out. :)
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button: in (but shallow)
What I miss: beer. again.
What I am looking forward to: an ultrasound tomorrow to see the little bean again.
July 1, 2010
Independence for now
How far along? 17 weeks
Total weight gain: 4 pounds
Symptoms: tired mostly - oh, and yucky headaches
Stretch marks: just a few
Sleep: on my back since falling asleep on my side hurts my hips.
Food cravings: pizza
Maternity clothes: No - just my bella band, but I have a feeling I'll be shopping soon enough.
Best moment of the week: Getting awesome blood work results. We are all set with a healthy kid so far.
Movement: Nada - waiting.
Gender: We'll have to wait until December - not finding out. :)
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button: in (but shallow)
What I miss: beer. still.
What I am looking forward to: an ultrasound in a week to see the little bean again.
Happy early July 4th! :)
Total weight gain: 4 pounds
Symptoms: tired mostly - oh, and yucky headaches
Stretch marks: just a few
Sleep: on my back since falling asleep on my side hurts my hips.
Food cravings: pizza
Maternity clothes: No - just my bella band, but I have a feeling I'll be shopping soon enough.
Best moment of the week: Getting awesome blood work results. We are all set with a healthy kid so far.
Movement: Nada - waiting.
Gender: We'll have to wait until December - not finding out. :)
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button: in (but shallow)
What I miss: beer. still.
What I am looking forward to: an ultrasound in a week to see the little bean again.
Happy early July 4th! :)
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