Happy to be home!

After a delay leaving Seattle  my connection was a bit rushed but I made it! despite everything we pulled away from the gate a little late and got in latter than i wanted to (the flight was supposed to arrive at 5:15 and we got in at 7 something) .  Not surprisingly my luggage didn't make it so I waited around so that they would deliver it (I didn't want to bother fetching it).  I walked in the door around 8 to two very excited children and a huge group hug.  It was a wonderful welcome home. The second thing Evelyn and William wanted to know was how big my belly was :)  and how big the baby was, preceding another round of hugs for the baby.  They wanted to see some of my pictures so I showed them a few before books. I tried to snuggle with William but he was too wound up so I read to Evelyn while daddy put William to bed.

Week 14

Week# 14 This week our baby is a Lemon!

Total weight gain: about 10 lbs

Maternity clothes: Definitely for the pants I am still ok with some shirts and the leggings and think i am still hiding the pregnancy well.  I can't wait to tell people and yet...  I am thinking after the Disney trip

Stretch marks: Just the old.

Sleep: Still very tired and wishing my energy would come back.

Best moment this week:

Movement: Still too early.

Food cravings:Brownies and ice cream with caramel sauce.

Symptoms: Just exhaustion at this point. though still some random cramping but the worst of it seems to have resolved.

Labor Signs: Way too early

Belly Button in or out: Still in.

What I miss:Exercising, picking up the kids and eating things that i can't (sushi and brae).

What I am looking forward to: The trip to Seattle.

Weekly Wisdom: Do what you can when you can you never know when your energy will run out!

Milestones: This was the week that we lost the twins which has been bitter sweet for me.  I am glad that we are passing this milestone and have been thinking a lot about them.  I am excited to hear baby's heartbeat at the end of next week.

Feelings: My mood has stabilized somewhat and though I am still nervous and sad I am not as depressed or anxious as I have been.  I have been thinking more about this baby and less grieving.

Week 13!

Week 13 This week baby is a

The baby is about 2.9 inches long and weighs about .81 ounces. week 13 marks the last week of the first trimester.   (S)he's forming vocal cords and teeth and even though she's still teeny, she already has fingerprints!

Total weight gain: I think I am at 10 lbs already. Valentines Day didn't help.  Oh well I will loose it again.

Maternity clothes: Yes! Okay, well, I need to get my pants out. 

Stretch marks: I haven't noticed any new ones.

Sleep: I still need a ton of sleep but I am getting a little better.

Best moment this week: Doctor's appointment where everything went well and she reassured me that getting the cavity filled would be fine.  My next appointment is the Friday after I get it filled so I will have reassurance shortly after as well.

Movement: Not yet thought every time William listens to the baby he jerks away and tells me that the baby kicked him ;)  I can't wait for it to happen for real.

Food cravings: Caramel sauce.  After asking 6 times Jason finally got me caramel sauce and caramel cup ice cream.  I then got myself the Ice cream and forgot to put the caramel on top until he pointed out that it was warm on top of the stove top. Figures.

Symptoms: Still some nausea and cramping.  I hate the cramping it scares me although I keep being told that it is normal to have it during the pregnancy.  The only other pregnancy that I had cramping in was the twins.

Belly Button in or out: still in.

What I miss: exercising.  I am going to try again this week to see what i can do (without pushing)  I need to be able to walk at Disney World.

What I am looking forward to: Disney world with the kids and having the cavity filled.

Weekly Wisdom: Take it one day at a time

Milestones: First Doctor's visit and the first trimester screening done.

Feelings: Still anxious and depressed but getting better.  I am excited and having the kids excited helps too.

The First Doctors apt.

Today I had a doctors appointment.  The first one! Everything went well though it took a while to hear the heartbeat which was very difficult.  It probably wasn't that long but it felt like it took forever, I was a bit scared.  I cried after the appointment.

Ultrasound #2

This morning we had ultrasound 2 and learned that we are low risk for generic abnormalities.  It was nice to see baby move around I was even happy for a full two hours after.

We told the kids tonight.  They are very excited with the news and already love to listen to my belly. William would put his head on my belly then pretend the baby kicked him off or will pretend that that the baby is talking to him.  Evelyn was also pretending that's baby was talking to her.  It is so nice to have their excitement!

Doctors Visit

Today I got the blood work done for the first trimester screening done.  Then talked to the nurse about the latest yeast infection. and she wanted me to see the doctor.  my stress went from manageable to over the top.  sitting in the waiting room I was close to tears. I went into the room and got ready for the exam.  when the doc came in she had the fetal heart rate monitor with her, and I could feel the tears in my eyes.  it took a minute to find the heart beat as it always has but I was in panic mode and felt like it was an hour.  once found the quality of sound was terrible and I left in a state of turmoil insured of being reassured.  I ended up crying and was emotionally unstable for the rest of the day.

Carmel Sauce

For the first time ever I asked Jason to get me something from the store in a storm (well it hasn't started yet) but still...  I really wanted Carmel sauce.  He didn't end up getting it which was for the better, I guess.