15 Weeks

Belly Measurement: 35 3/4"

There's nothing new to really say about this week. Nausea is about 90% gone, so that's good! I still have a cold that I caught from Avery though. Also, I think I'm a little more gassy this week (if that's even possible!).

I'm "patiently" waiting for my doctor's appointment in 10 days. Please pray that there is a strong heartbeat!

14 Weeks

Belly Measurement: 35 1/2"

So far, I've been feeling so much better! I really only start to feel crappy at night sometimes or if I let myself get too hungry. Thank goodness the nausea is on it's way out!

I also am pretty positive that I felt the baby move on Friday at 13 weeks and 4 days! It was just a little tiny poke on the inside a couple of times. Since then I "think" I have felt it a few times and it's so exciting! It's always down low on my left side. I hope it's just not gas...because I've been having a lot of that lately haha.

I'm feeling much better about this pregnancy and just trusting my God that everything will be o.k. I'm getting more and more excited everyday! 

The countdown to my next appointment is on: 17 days! I can't WAIT to hear that heartbeat. Prayers would be appreciated! Oh, and 4 weeks until we find out if this little love is a boy or girl!

P.s. It's a boy...I'm calling it! (Mother's Intuition) 

13 Weeks

Belly Measurement: 35 1/4"

This week I'm starting to slowly feel better. Yes! I'm 13 weeks and 2 days today.

There's not too much to talk about symptom-wise this week, but I will say that my anxiety is through the roof! All of the sudden, I just woke up and had this horrible feeling that something is wrong. This started yesterday and has continued today. I really was freaking myself out last night and was searching for dopplers on Ebay. I know we just heard the heartbeat on Thursday, but the fear creeping inside of me says "something could've happened between then and now!". I'm not normally a worrier, so this has caught me completely off guard. I feel so guilty for all of this doubt and fear I have running through me. Today I was out to lunch with my cousin and I literally just shut down and was paralyzed with worry. I really haven't worried that much so far, so I'm confused why it's creeping up on me right now! I think it's because I am finally starting to let myself be attached to this baby.

As I type this now later in the evening, I feel so much better about it all. I was at a friend's house tonight and looked up on her wall and there was a plaque that read: 

Ten tiny words of power...If it is to be. It is up to me.

 How true is that! God is in control, and I'm so glad of that! He has a plan for my life and everything that he sets before me, happens for a reason. At that moment, I cast my cares upon Him and what a weight that was lifted off of me! This baby and myself are in His hands, and there's no other place I'd rather be. 

12 Weeks & a Doctor's Appointment

I'm 12 weeks and 4 days pregnant today. I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and we heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time! It was amazing. Loud and clear at 165 bpm! What a relief. I think I'm finally starting to realize that this is really happening. I have my next appointment in 4 weeks on 10/11. At that appointment, they'll schedule my next sonogram for 2 weeks later where we'll get to find out the gender!!

As for how I'm feeling, not too well at the moment. For starter's, the nausea is still lingering and maybe even a little worse than it was a week ago. On top of that, Avery gave me her cold and I feel miserable today!

Here is a belly comparison from 9 to 12 weeks:

I just look fat to strangers, ha! I think within the next few weeks, other people will be able to tell.

I'm so grateful that our baby is still doing great in there! Praise God!

28 Months Old

At 28 months old, Avery:

-wears size 18-24 months, 2T, and some 3T clothes. She wears size 7 shoes and size 5 diapers 

-"Twinkle Twinkle" is her favorite song to sing

-is starting to be more aware that there is a baby in mommy's belly

-starting to play dress-up more

-is excited for Halloween! She changes her mind on what she wants to be all the time.

11 Weeks

I'm 11 weeks and 1 day pregnant today! The time seems to be flying by. I'm still suffering from nausea unfortunately. I've lost about 5 lbs and I'm very picky about what I eat. I've only thrown up twice though! I've been sick since 6 weeks, so I think 5 weeks is enough...right?! Hopefully it's on it's way out. It was getting a little better around 9 weeks but seems to be worse right now.

I had my sonogram at 8 weeks and 2 days:

 (The head is on the right and body on the left with little arm and leg buds)

I was really nervous at this sonogram! I started crying before the tech even started because all I could think of was the last time I was in this room, things didn't end well. Praise God that there was a perfect heartbeat of 172 bpm and the babe was measuring exactly what it should have been at 8 weeks and 2 days! We are so thrilled and hoping that he/she continues to grow healthy and strong in there.

My next prenatal appointment is in 9 days (9/13) and we'll get to hear the heartbeat on the doppler. I'm really looking forward to that and just trying to keep trusting God that everything will be alright.

On another note, we recently made a trip to Massachusetts to visit my husband's family on August 22nd to the 27th. Here are a few pictures from our trip:

  

Cheesin' with her cousin Isaac

 No kisses for cousin!

 Having fun in the bouncy castle at her cousin Tre's birthday party

 Tre had an Avenger's party so my sister in law made the kid's shirts

 Giving Auntie some love 

Me and my beautiful sister in law

Doctor's Appointment (8/2/12)

I had my doctor's appointment today. I had an interview with the nurse, ob appointment, and blood work. As of now, my due date is March 25th. I'm 6 weeks and 3 days today. I go for a sonogram in 13 days (8/15)! I can't wait! My next ob appointment is in 6 weeks (9/13).

Nausea is still going strong. I'm barely eating and when I do eat, it's mostly soup. It seems to be the worst at night time, so I definitely have to have a snack before bed. I haven't thrown up yet though!

Everyday that I have with this baby is a blessing. Praying for a healthy, strong heartbeat at our sonogram!