Bean is growing! Want to know how I can tell? I felt kicks from the outside! Yesterday, I got three taps to the hand, and this morning I felt some wiggles and taps. Also, Bean will be at one side of my belly kicking away, then it'll be still for a moment, then I feel kicks on the other side! It is the coolest thing in the world, ever.
Also, I found out that my good friend (1.5 weeks ahead of me pregnancy-wise) is having a little girl! I am just so overjoyed! Thank heaven for little girls. :D
How I'm Feeling
Better and better all the time. Still getting headaches and I'm pretty tired all the time, but I have way more energy now and my hormones are definitely more balanced. Plus, the headaches may go away. I went to the eye doctor and I am apparently borderline nearsighted, so I'm getting some rose colored glasses to help while I'm at work. Yes, rose colored glasses...It's hilarious!
What Bean's Doing
(taken from babygaga.com)
Don't be too shocked but... your baby is EVEN bigger than it was last week, not to mention getting cuter, and smarter every day! As you’ve come to expect, there’s no shortage of growth and development this week: your fantastic little bean stalk has added yet another half inch to their overall height-- making them nearly half a foot long! Their little limbs have reached (or are within one week of) their relative proportions, and will continue to grow evenly with the rest of the body after this week. Reactive listening has begun for your baby, even though their ears are not yet structurally complete or fully functional. Meanwhile, different parts of their astonishingly complex brain are developing to process your little one’s hearing and other senses, (you know, sight, smell, taste and touch). Mind boggling factoid of the week: if you’re having going to have a little girl, her ovaries have already produced millions of primordial egg cells, which, within a few weeks, will develop into actual eggs! Phew… just wait till she’s a teenager eh?
Cravings
Short and sweet: BACON. I want bacon. Heaps of it. For breakfast, I would like bacon and bacon with a side of bacon.
(Also, some cranberry juice cocktail to wash down all that delicious BACON!)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sixteen Weeks
After feeling the baby move for the first time the Sunday before last, I was dying for it to happen again. Finally, somewhere between 2:00 and 4:00 this morning (while I was awake, watching silly TV) Bean kicked me quite a few times! I was thrilled and figured it would take another week or so to feel anything again. Instead, Bean decided to kick me some more this morning! It's soooo amazing. I LOVE feeling those little taps and being reminded that our little baby is in there, swimming around and (as I read this morning) making faces!
How I'm Feeling
I'm still getting headaches, but they are lessening in severity and length, which is lovely. They are, to me, obviously related to being at work. Whether it's due to straining my eyes or straining my neck, I'm not sure. I am getting my eyes checked on Friday (as is Jacob) so hopefully that'll help narrow it down. The only new lame thing is heartburn EVERY time I eat or drink something other than water. But, if that's the worst it gets for the rest of the pregnancy...I am SO ok with that.
I am now experiencing increased peeing (for the first time in my life I am waking up in the middle of the night just to pee - INSANE), it's getting harder to sleep through the night and I am having THE craziest dreams. Last night, I woke up with my heart POUNDING from a "nightmare" that consisted of Jacob spilling powdered sugar on the kitchen floor, then someone jumping up behind me and going "Blarghrgarghrag" and then that person turning into a giant turkey with a picture of Elaine from Seinfeld taped to the side of it and running away. Out of control.
What Bean's Doing
(taken from babycenter.com)
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Also, momswhothink.com says: Your baby can hold his or her head erect, and the development of facial muscles allows for a variety of expressions, such as squinting and frowning.
AWESOME!
Cravings
Not as many as last time...
How I'm Feeling
I'm still getting headaches, but they are lessening in severity and length, which is lovely. They are, to me, obviously related to being at work. Whether it's due to straining my eyes or straining my neck, I'm not sure. I am getting my eyes checked on Friday (as is Jacob) so hopefully that'll help narrow it down. The only new lame thing is heartburn EVERY time I eat or drink something other than water. But, if that's the worst it gets for the rest of the pregnancy...I am SO ok with that.
I am now experiencing increased peeing (for the first time in my life I am waking up in the middle of the night just to pee - INSANE), it's getting harder to sleep through the night and I am having THE craziest dreams. Last night, I woke up with my heart POUNDING from a "nightmare" that consisted of Jacob spilling powdered sugar on the kitchen floor, then someone jumping up behind me and going "Blarghrgarghrag" and then that person turning into a giant turkey with a picture of Elaine from Seinfeld taped to the side of it and running away. Out of control.
What Bean's Doing
(taken from babycenter.com)
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Also, momswhothink.com says: Your baby can hold his or her head erect, and the development of facial muscles allows for a variety of expressions, such as squinting and frowning.
AWESOME!
Cravings
Not as many as last time...
- Chili
- Cheesy bread from Papa Murphy's
- Pasta salad
- BBQ food (hot dogs, watermelon, lemonade...I crave these all at once)
- Baked treats (cookies, brownies, cake, etc.)
- Egg salad sandwich
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Fifteen Weeks
Sunday morning: I think I felt Bean move! At first, I convinced myself that it wasn't the baby, since it was SO quick and it's so early. However, after talking to my boss (who had a baby in November) and Beth (Jacob's sister)...It sounds like it was Bean! I am so excited at the thought and I am dying for it to happen again. It felt like a quick flutter or like when your eye twitches...only in my uterus. Hooray!
Also, happy Saint Patrick's Day! St. Patty's is one of my very favorite holidays. I LOVE the food, I look good in green (or orange) and I'm proud to be Irish. Our delish corned beef and cabbage dinner will be on Thursday at the Carlson's, but we get to feast on one of my prego cravings tonight - pulled pork sandwiches! Woohoo!
How I'm Feeling
I am feeling weird! I spend 10 minutes feeling great, then I get a killer headache, then I feel good again, then I am EXHAUSTED, then I feel good, then another headache...It's impossible to keep up! Plus, my emotions are REALLY enjoying a nice roller coaster ride. However, I am not nauseous all day and I managed to avoid morning sickness this morning although I was VERY close to a disaster, so I think after all is said and done, I am truly feeling better. Bean is growing like a weed, too! I have quite the belly these days.
What Bean's Doing
(taken from babygaga.com)
Your nearly four-inch long gymnast is happily mobile inside your womb and if you're really lucky, you’ll notice a point when your sneezing, coughing or laughing results in a little kick here or a poke there. Still, many women don't feel anything until the 17th week or later. Although the poking and kicking isn't very charming during sleeping hours, it’s a good sign as it means your baby is actually reacting to outside events. Yay! You’ve got yourself one active healthy baby! Their little elbows and knees are bending more freely this week and their little legs are finally growing longer than their arms and getting pumped up for prenatal Richard Simmons. Many of their major organ systems are increasing in capacity—particularly that amazing tiny heart and complex circulation system, which is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood per day, and will increase to a very impressive 200 quarts per day by the end of the pregnancy. As far as hair goes, we’ve got some new scalp patterns beginning to develop on the head, although actual head hair is not yet present.
New Section: Cravings
I decided to add a cravings section for two reasons. The first is that I actually do want to keep track of the weird things I crave so that for future pregnancies, I can compare because I'm weird like that. The second reason is that I love talking about food.
Also, happy Saint Patrick's Day! St. Patty's is one of my very favorite holidays. I LOVE the food, I look good in green (or orange) and I'm proud to be Irish. Our delish corned beef and cabbage dinner will be on Thursday at the Carlson's, but we get to feast on one of my prego cravings tonight - pulled pork sandwiches! Woohoo!
How I'm Feeling
I am feeling weird! I spend 10 minutes feeling great, then I get a killer headache, then I feel good again, then I am EXHAUSTED, then I feel good, then another headache...It's impossible to keep up! Plus, my emotions are REALLY enjoying a nice roller coaster ride. However, I am not nauseous all day and I managed to avoid morning sickness this morning although I was VERY close to a disaster, so I think after all is said and done, I am truly feeling better. Bean is growing like a weed, too! I have quite the belly these days.
What Bean's Doing
(taken from babygaga.com)
Your nearly four-inch long gymnast is happily mobile inside your womb and if you're really lucky, you’ll notice a point when your sneezing, coughing or laughing results in a little kick here or a poke there. Still, many women don't feel anything until the 17th week or later. Although the poking and kicking isn't very charming during sleeping hours, it’s a good sign as it means your baby is actually reacting to outside events. Yay! You’ve got yourself one active healthy baby! Their little elbows and knees are bending more freely this week and their little legs are finally growing longer than their arms and getting pumped up for prenatal Richard Simmons. Many of their major organ systems are increasing in capacity—particularly that amazing tiny heart and complex circulation system, which is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood per day, and will increase to a very impressive 200 quarts per day by the end of the pregnancy. As far as hair goes, we’ve got some new scalp patterns beginning to develop on the head, although actual head hair is not yet present.
New Section: Cravings
I decided to add a cravings section for two reasons. The first is that I actually do want to keep track of the weird things I crave so that for future pregnancies, I can compare because I'm weird like that. The second reason is that I love talking about food.
- Pulled pork sandwiches (from Fat Daddy's, or made by Charlotte!)
- Tamales from Guadalajara
- Mustard
- Homemade hamburgers (which is REALLY, really, REALLY weird as I normally spend my time hating burgers)
- Fresh fruit like peaches, pears, plums, apricots, nectarines, mangoes, etc.
- Jacob's garlic bread
- Something that I have just named Kelly Goulash - it consists of yellow rice, chipotle sausage and chicken. I put green olives in mine, too
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Fourteen Weeks
Alright, you guys. No matter who you ask, I am officially in my second trimester! I am SO excited to feel the baby move soon.
My body decided it would be fun to celebrate my fourteenth week of pregnancy by giving me an encore round of morning sickness. It was short, though, so it truly wasn't that bad.
This time change thing is killer this year. I went to sleep extra early last night (to my body, it was 8:30) but it didn't seem to help very much. I hope my internal clock gets adjusted soon!
I am currently EXTREMELY excited about...breakfast burritos! There's a place in town that makes the most delicious breakfast burritos EVER. They are a big hit at my office. Unfortunately, though, since the office moved, we rarely get them because the restaurant is so far away now. So, tomorrow, I get to work from home for about an hour and go pick some up on the way to the office. Hooray! Prego cravings win!
How I'm Feeling
Aside from my freak sickness this morning, I feel pretty good most of the time. I have been dealing with headaches almost every afternoon/evening. They seem to be completely tension-related, so Jacob rubs my neck for me so I don't have to take Tylenol. I would like to see a chiropractor for some treatment, but I need to check the insurance first.
My next midwife appointment is next week on St. Patrick's Day! I am hoping we get to hear the heartbeat again and that Nora will test my iron and tell me I can lower my dosage of Floradix. Prayers appreciated!
What Bean's Doing
(taken from babycenter.com)
This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.
In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.
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Also, I read on another site that Bean's vocal chords and, uh, privates are fully developed. We have a little girl or boy! ;)
My body decided it would be fun to celebrate my fourteenth week of pregnancy by giving me an encore round of morning sickness. It was short, though, so it truly wasn't that bad.
This time change thing is killer this year. I went to sleep extra early last night (to my body, it was 8:30) but it didn't seem to help very much. I hope my internal clock gets adjusted soon!
I am currently EXTREMELY excited about...breakfast burritos! There's a place in town that makes the most delicious breakfast burritos EVER. They are a big hit at my office. Unfortunately, though, since the office moved, we rarely get them because the restaurant is so far away now. So, tomorrow, I get to work from home for about an hour and go pick some up on the way to the office. Hooray! Prego cravings win!
How I'm Feeling
Aside from my freak sickness this morning, I feel pretty good most of the time. I have been dealing with headaches almost every afternoon/evening. They seem to be completely tension-related, so Jacob rubs my neck for me so I don't have to take Tylenol. I would like to see a chiropractor for some treatment, but I need to check the insurance first.
My next midwife appointment is next week on St. Patrick's Day! I am hoping we get to hear the heartbeat again and that Nora will test my iron and tell me I can lower my dosage of Floradix. Prayers appreciated!
What Bean's Doing
(taken from babycenter.com)
This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.
In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.
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Also, I read on another site that Bean's vocal chords and, uh, privates are fully developed. We have a little girl or boy! ;)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Thirteen Weeks
Ok, so. Am I in my second trimester? According to some, yes. According to others, I still have another week to go. I've decided that it SO doesn't matter. All that matters is that our Bean is thirteen weeks old!
Oh, and I'm 19 years old! Birthday was on Sunday. Woohoo.
How I'm Feeling
Pretty much hungry and tired, but other than that...I am fantastic! My mom and I went shopping this past weekend, and I bought my very first pair of maternity pants. I am in love with them. So, so cozy. They are still a bit big, but they're so much better than wearing my too tight regular pants.
I posted belly pictures on Facebook. I'll probably post them on here at some point, but if you'd like to see them sooner and don't have access to Facebook, let me know and I'll email them to you.
What Bean's Doing
(taken from momswhothink.com)
Oh, and I'm 19 years old! Birthday was on Sunday. Woohoo.
How I'm Feeling
Pretty much hungry and tired, but other than that...I am fantastic! My mom and I went shopping this past weekend, and I bought my very first pair of maternity pants. I am in love with them. So, so cozy. They are still a bit big, but they're so much better than wearing my too tight regular pants.
I posted belly pictures on Facebook. I'll probably post them on here at some point, but if you'd like to see them sooner and don't have access to Facebook, let me know and I'll email them to you.
What Bean's Doing
(taken from momswhothink.com)
Your baby is actually quite large by now, a whopping 3 inches long in some cases and weighs in at roughly .7 ounces. By 13 weeks pregnant your baby’s intestines are working on maturing and your baby’s tiny pancreas is working hard to produce insulin. This will help your baby regulate her blood sugar levels in the months and years following delivery.
Your baby’s eyes also start to move closer to the center of your baby’s head. The head can move easily from side to side and up and down, and the facial features are starting to form. Your baby’s arms have almost reached final proportion and length, though the legs are still quite short relative to the baby's body. At 13 weeks pregnant, your baby can now probably flex its arms and kick its legs. He or she may also be able to put a thumb in his or her mouth, although the sucking muscles are not yet completely developed.
The sockets for all twenty teeth are formed in the gums, and vocal cords are beginning to form. Other things happening at this time are the appearance of fingernails, the beginnings of fingerprints and footprints, the start of vocal cord formation, the appearance of visible ribs. The trachea, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines are developing into their final functioning form.
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