Hello 2nd trimester!

I had my 2nd doctors appoitment today! It was short and sweet. I got weighed and I have gained 3 pounds. Not too bad I guess. I had cultures taken and listened to baby's heartbeat. It was a good 148bmp. I met a different doctor and she was nice. I am going to meet all 8 doctors in the practice that way I am not suprised when someone comes in to deliever the baby! Today I met Dr. Hinkle. (mental note for me to look back on...she had a broken arm). It is hard to believe I am 13 weeks! I go again August 27th, then I am going to go 2 weeks later for the ultrasound! Around Sept. 10th we should know what baby is!!!!! I can't wait!

How far along: 13 Weeks
Total weight gain: 3 pounds
Size of the baby: A peach- about 3 inches
Sex: Don't know yet
Maternity clothes: Nope- but I look for looser clothes
Sleep: waking up 2-3 times a night to pee, having trouble falling asleep. Got a new pillow though
Movement: too soon to feel, but I bet it is kicking up a storm
Food cravings: Lots...mac n cheese had been pretty popular lately!
Food aversions: cooking and handling meat bothers me, then I don't want to eat it!
Morning sickness: Getting better. have not gotten sick in over a week!
Symptoms: tired, hungry, and my boobies are sore! Starting to show a lil
Labor signs: Too soon.
Belly button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping through the night without having to pee. Running outside. Sweat tea (although I do have it every now and then)
What I'm looking forward to: Finding out the sex!
Milestones: Made it through the 1st trimester!!

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12 weeks/ 3 months

I made it to the 12 week point! Only about 2 or 3 pounds heavier! My tummy is starting to poke out a little more and getting firmer! I have still had a couple instances when I have gotten sick so hopefully that will end soon! I am feeling like I have a little more energy, but that could change when school starts! I am getting excited about school starting and hoping I don't get moved!!! I have worked a couple days in my new classroom and am slowly getting it together! I think 3rd grade will be fun and I really want to stay where I am! So cross your fingers that I do not get moved to a different grade or school (due to low number of students).

I go to the doctor this Thursday so I will let everyone know how that goes!! I am excited to hear my little limes heartbeat! (It is about the size of a lime now)

In a Blog Slump

It has been a few days since I have posted, mainly because there is not much going on. I have been feeling ok. Still do not have much energy though. Randy is in Michigan running a 300 mile relay with 9 co-workers so I have been pretty bored. I am now 11 weeks and 1 day. Hard to believe it was 7 weeks ago when we found out! I think I have gained 2 pounds total. I go to the doctor again on the 29th! Maybe I will have something more exciting to share later!!

New Classroom....Again

My new classroom!

Looking from the front

Yesterday I loaded up my classroom stuff from Cold Spring and took it to my new school! Big thanks to the husband for the help! My new school has been totally renovated and looks really nice! It has air conditioning too!! Last year was rough with no air! It is also all one level so no more steps for me! Which will be even better with my expanding frame! My classroom is nice looking and is very bright! It has a projector and document reader so no more overheads and transparencies for me!! Thursday we will have a staff meeting and I will get to meet my new co-workers! This is the 1st year I have ever been able to really prepare my classroom! The last 2 summers I was still looking and praying for a job right now, so it is such a good feeling! I have now taught-K, 4, 5 and will be doing 3rd next year! I really hope I can stay where I am at for a while and teach the same grade!

As far as baby goes, I am doing well. Yesterday, after the move I started to feel sick. Next thing I know I am in the bathroom puking again. It is only the 4th time I actually got sick, but it is no fun! Poor Randy just sits there and asks if I need anything. He has been the perfect husband through all of this! I am so lucky to have him!

10 Weeks

Baby W is about the size of a kumquat— a little over an inch or so long, and weighs less than a quarter of an ounce, baby has now completed the most critical portion of his development. Baby's swallowing fluid and kicking up a storm. If you could take a peek at baby , you'd spot minute details, like tiny nails forming on fingers and toes and peach-fuzz hair beginning to grow on tender skin.

How far along: 10 Weeks

Total weight gain: maybe 1-2 pounds its hard to tell I always go up and down a little

Size of the baby: A prune- a little over an inch
Sex: Don't know yet
Maternity clothes: Nope- clothes fit fine still
Sleep: waking up 2-3 times a night to pee, but I sleep well
Movement: too soon to feel, but I bet it is kicking up a storm
Food cravings: Sweets. but, I craved that before! I have wanted pizza more
Food aversions: nothing really....meat made me a little sick for a couple days but I am over that
Morning sickness: Only gotten sick three times. I usually feel a little sick to my stomach in the late afternoons
Symptoms: tired, hungry, and my boobies are sore!
Labor signs: Too soon.

Belly button in or out: In
What I miss: Sleeping through the night without having to pee. My energy! Running outside.

What I'm looking forward to: My 2nd doc appt. Not for 2 more weeks! Finding out the sex!

Milestones: Seeing and hearing Baby W's heartbeat and getting baby's 1st picture!

9 Week Belly

Not a lot of changing! My prebaby pudge is just getting a little firmer! LOL No weight gain yet.

It is all very real now!

July 1st was the day I was waiting for! The first of many doctor visits! The first thing they did was the ultrasound! We saw our little bean right away! It was squirming around a lot. You could see the little flicker of the heartbeat then we were able to hear it. 165 BPM. WOW, my heart does not beat that fast when I am running a half marathon! It is weird to think I have 2 beating hearts inside of me! How cool is that?! We then talked to a nurse and doctor then I had to have blood work done. She had to prick both my arms, because one arm did not flow very well. I think that was the 1st time someone besides my dad had taken my blood. We got a ton of information and 4 baby pictures! It was a great experience. Although, I was a little surprised when the ultrasound was done not over the belly but somewhere else ( I think most of you know what I mean). No one gave me the heads up about that! haha

I asked Randy what he thought, and he just said that now it all is real to him! He can't wait to feel it start kicking! He said he almost teared up when he heard the heartbeat....awwwww. I love him!

The nurse told us that there are 8 doctors in the practice and any of them could deliver me. So I will meet each doctor over the next 7 months so no one is a stranger to me. I just hope I like them all! My next doctors appointment is July 29th.

Yesterday was just the first of many more great days!!!