I honestly hate the word "penis" so lets just call it a pee-pee! haha! Yes you read right, our little Baby J is a boy! We are so excited about our sweet little man Case James! (Still no middle name yet)
I totally meant to update this but we've been so busy! My sweet grandmother passed away the day after we found out, and then last week we were out of town for Colt's race in Indianapolis.
First let me say we had a great ultrasound experience. If any of you are considering doing an early 3D/4D gender determination ultrasound or even just an elective ultrasound please visit this great place in Cornelius called Lake Norman 3D Imaging. Roxanne is awesome there, and totally knows how to give a great experience. I left and couldnt have been more in love with the whole morning. It was totally worth the money and time to drive there. She did such a great and thourough job. We were able to see so many cool organs like the liver, bladder, brain centricals, all four chambers of the heart pumping away! It was truly amazing!! She really got some great shots of Case. Which by the way he's a mover! He hardly ever sat still. He loves to play with his fingers the most I think and gave Colt some really great shots of the him holding up the number one on his finger. Needless to say Colt won his race. So were hoping that at our OBGYN visit in two weeks when we do their ultrasound we might get it again :) I think daddy found a new good luck charm! hehe!
Will update stats another day! :)
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
What..really..almost 15 weeks..HOLY BASEBALLS!
Summer seemed like it creeped by til that first doctors appointment, but now since school has started back and the anxiety of the first trimester has wore off it seems this pregnancy is speeding by way faster that I ever imagined. It's hard to believe in 2 days I'll be 15 weeks and the size of a BASEBALL!! whooooooooaaa.. That's getting big! Speaking of baseballs....we find out Saturday if we'll need baseballs or softballs during the spring sports season! Don't forget to vote in our poll, team pink or team blue. I still have no intuition and neither does Colt. But we'll be happy with either Boy or Girl, just let them be healthy :)
Hows Mom? :
Oh yeah I love me some second trimester! Energy is back, oh I just can't get enough of these flutters too. Still on the same side but now just maybe moved up about an inch from last week.
Food Situations: Still no thick red meats, and grilled chicken. Other than that everything is going good with food these days. No craving really but I do enjoy drinking Chocholate milk every morning and following it up with a carton of Orange Juice..hahaha.
Things to buy: Ready to start buying some cute stuff as soon as we know the gender. We did start looking at some baby furniture online. No decisions made yet though..
Belly Button: Still in! :)
Weight Gain: Still only 5lbs gain..stragely my pants are too big in the legs these days, and tight around the waist. I can still button most pants, they just need to be worn really low under my belly since my belly sits up high..yay for that! I do however love some maternity jeans..soo cozy!
Weight Gain: Still only 5lbs gain..stragely my pants are too big in the legs these days, and tight around the waist. I can still button most pants, they just need to be worn really low under my belly since my belly sits up high..yay for that! I do however love some maternity jeans..soo cozy!
Favorite Memory of the Week: Bent over to pick up something out of the fridge at school and I guess Baby J didn't really like that or I sent he/she into a tizzy. I could have swore they were having a party in there, or having a fit bc they were getting squished..hahaha
What I'm looking forward to the most: Saturday morning...10am!!!! Gender determination hopefully if the booger cooperates!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
13 weeks down..27 to go!! and the size of a gas cap!
13 weeks and 0 days today...hello second trimester!! (I think that starts about right now)
How's Baby J?:
well our little sea monkey is growing like a weed! I decided for humor I may mix up my size comparison charts, I found a great guide to for dad's to be..according to these guys our little guy/gal is the size of a gas cap on a car..hahaha. We had a check up this past Thursday 8/8/11 and go to hear our sweet heartbeat and fell in love all over again. Still a fast one with 160bpm. I wouldnt expect anything less from a James baby. If it's anything like it's dad it will do everything fast!!
Hows Mom? :
Hello world! I thought I wouldnt ever feel this good again! So I'm guessing the second trimester has brought me love!! Other than headaches and dealing with allergies (without my good steriod meds) I feel great!!! I knew my energy level was back when I can handle the first few weeks of school and not fall asleep in my cozy reading corner in my classroom during planning or right after school. I won't lie I'm still exhausted at the end of the day but what teacher isn't. Blood pressure has been perfect and no tummy issues really..yet!
Food Situations: If I see something or think of something that sounds good, I'd like to have it, but I wont go to the ends of the earth to get it..at least not yet. Still on the picky side a little. Not really raving about red meat, or grilled chicken still. Haven't really found my pregnancy food yet I guess. I do love some cereal though!
Things to buy: being the over pre-planner that I am, I want to buy it all. NOW! Man it's so hard to wait but for now I'll start stocking up on some winter maternity clothes, and guess what..more bras! (the girls are stupid big)
Belly Button: Still in! :) But stretching a little..
Weight Gain: Well I had gained 3lbs, but lost it all after the week school started back. With my appetite returning a little more, and the lack of geting on the scales the last two weeks, proved that I gained 3lbs back and 2 more and my Dr. visit. So officialy gained 5lbs. (yay) I didn't go over my goal!!!
Weight Gain: Well I had gained 3lbs, but lost it all after the week school started back. With my appetite returning a little more, and the lack of geting on the scales the last two weeks, proved that I gained 3lbs back and 2 more and my Dr. visit. So officialy gained 5lbs. (yay) I didn't go over my goal!!!
Favorite Memory of the Week: Getting my first flutters these days and we we went to find the heartbeat, sure enough he found it right where I'm feeling my little flutters...I was wondering if it was just gas, but it's always in the same place and always the same feeling. So that def. confirmed for me it was my little Baby J!
What I'm looking forward to the most: Two weeks from today! We will hopefully know if we are team pink, or team blue!!! woot woot! don't forget to vote on our home page!!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Week 11.
Week 11
Yeah yeah! I know I'm like super late and skipped an entire week, but good news. Today I'm exactly 10 weeks 1 day which means I'm in my 11th week according to my WTE app.
How's Baby J?:
Well our little monkey in there according to my books is doing all kinds of crazy gymnast moves in there but I havent felt a thing, and probally wont for a few more weeks. This week the baby should be somewhere in between the size of a prune and a lime. I'm pushing more towards the size of a lime because my pants are getting pretty tight.
Hows Mom? :
Feels like I'm making somewhat of a comeback. The nausea has disipated a good bit, and I feel like I've even got some of my energy back! Amen! Well until I went back to a full day of work on Friday! I found the bed at 9:30pm last night..hahahah! Other than that, doing pretty good!!
Food Situations: Still having these silly things!! Red meat is still a no go pretty much. But I have found chicken with breading or BBQ tend to roll over pretty easy. But I've been able to stomach just about everything else. I love some pickles these days. :) Oh and a new icecream by Mars. It's chocholate with M&M's, fudge and sprinkles...AMAZING! But I've had to not eat too much..watching the weight! hehe!
Things to buy: I want to buy lots and lots of baby stuff, but restraining myself due to the fact that I'm sure we'll get more than enough at our showers, and we still don't know the gender. I'm sure once I find out if it's a boy or a girl I'll start buying more.
Belly Button: Still in! :)
Weight Gain: Still at 2.5lbs. Another 3 weeks left, hoping to stay under that first trimester 5lbs.
Weight Gain: Still at 2.5lbs. Another 3 weeks left, hoping to stay under that first trimester 5lbs.
Favorite Memory of the Week: Spreading the news to the entire world about this sweet baby J! At school, on Facebook, to EVERYONE! It's such a blessing!
What I'm looking forward to the most: The first day of school with my new first graders on Thursday. Sept 8th (check up) and Sept 24th gender reveal ultrasound :)
Opps!! I so just got behind! THE FIRST DR.VISIT!
Yeah yeah, I know I got behind. Due to Colt's race last weekend and moving schools/classrooms trying to get ready to kick off a new year I just lost track of it all. But anyways now hopefully I can try to keep up again, but with the school year just starting I'm not making any promises but I'll try :)
So anyhow
The Dr.Visit!!! *first one*
-Couldn't been more perfect with the exception of waiting for an hour before they really did anything (I'm guessing they were behind)
-Started the visit off with a good ole tinkle in a cup/weight check
-The doctor then just asked questions about how I was feeling, yada, yada, any concerns, yada, yada.
-Lucky me it was time for my pap smear so Colt got to sit in for that too! heheheh! It was okay though the ultrasound was vaginal anyways.
-So now to the GREAT part! I was so nervous about this ultrasound. I had prayed and prayed for days for there to be a sweet heartbeat. Within a matter of seconds when she started it seemed she found the baby and quickly whipped the screen around to me :) My heart swelled as I knew that had to been a good sign. Then she quickly pointed out the heartbeat. She then worked her magic on the machine and (thump, thump, thump, thump) we heard that sweet precious heartbeat; 182 bpm. Now I normally don't tear up a whole lot, but I did get a little teary eyed. I think we were both just amazed. She took a good look around for a while in there and said the baby looked great. We saw the little fingers and hands and feet and oh how so precious! I literally just wanted to try and hold our little monkeys hand thru the pictures.
So everything looks perfect and Colt and I couldn't be more thrilled. Now we go back in a few weeks Sept 8th for just a check up. I don't think we'll have an ultrasound but they will more than likely listen for the HB. I should be 12 weeks at the next appointment.
So anyhow
The Dr.Visit!!! *first one*
-Couldn't been more perfect with the exception of waiting for an hour before they really did anything (I'm guessing they were behind)
-Started the visit off with a good ole tinkle in a cup/weight check
-The doctor then just asked questions about how I was feeling, yada, yada, any concerns, yada, yada.
-Lucky me it was time for my pap smear so Colt got to sit in for that too! heheheh! It was okay though the ultrasound was vaginal anyways.
-So now to the GREAT part! I was so nervous about this ultrasound. I had prayed and prayed for days for there to be a sweet heartbeat. Within a matter of seconds when she started it seemed she found the baby and quickly whipped the screen around to me :) My heart swelled as I knew that had to been a good sign. Then she quickly pointed out the heartbeat. She then worked her magic on the machine and (thump, thump, thump, thump) we heard that sweet precious heartbeat; 182 bpm. Now I normally don't tear up a whole lot, but I did get a little teary eyed. I think we were both just amazed. She took a good look around for a while in there and said the baby looked great. We saw the little fingers and hands and feet and oh how so precious! I literally just wanted to try and hold our little monkeys hand thru the pictures.
So everything looks perfect and Colt and I couldn't be more thrilled. Now we go back in a few weeks Sept 8th for just a check up. I don't think we'll have an ultrasound but they will more than likely listen for the HB. I should be 12 weeks at the next appointment.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
My First Scare..
Yes it's happened.
So today I had an almost 3 hour grade level meeting in a hot room, but thanks to my princpal for brining in this awesome fan it wasn't too too bad. But afterward I unloaded my car with some boxes into my new room. I made sure I only loaded the boxes in my car that were under my weight limit. But since my classroom is on the other end of the world from the entrance I carried them for a good distance a few trips. Needless to say when I was done I was hungry, thirsty, and just tired. I came home only to find a small little light brown spotting area...YIKES! So I took it easy and took a 2 hour nap. Woke up fixed dinner and havent removed myself from the couch since and currently blogging right now! :) No more spotting but I'm having so much lower back pain and I'm so crampy all over. A little worried I called my neighbor (labor and delivery specialist) she insured me it was more than likely okay but I just ...wait for it.....OVER DID IT! Wait did I really do that. I've been determined to not this slow me down but I guess my body is finally telling me SLOW THE HECK DOWN! Thank goodness our doctors appointment is tomorrow. Hopefully is all still well in there with Baby J! I'm just hoping everything is where it should be and we have a healthy heart beat!! So from now until tomorrows doctors appointments I'm following my two mothers orders and taking it easy and nothing do anything! I thought it was funny my mom instructed me not to get out of bed until time for my appointment in the morning! hahahah! She's so protective!
So today I had an almost 3 hour grade level meeting in a hot room, but thanks to my princpal for brining in this awesome fan it wasn't too too bad. But afterward I unloaded my car with some boxes into my new room. I made sure I only loaded the boxes in my car that were under my weight limit. But since my classroom is on the other end of the world from the entrance I carried them for a good distance a few trips. Needless to say when I was done I was hungry, thirsty, and just tired. I came home only to find a small little light brown spotting area...YIKES! So I took it easy and took a 2 hour nap. Woke up fixed dinner and havent removed myself from the couch since and currently blogging right now! :) No more spotting but I'm having so much lower back pain and I'm so crampy all over. A little worried I called my neighbor (labor and delivery specialist) she insured me it was more than likely okay but I just ...wait for it.....OVER DID IT! Wait did I really do that. I've been determined to not this slow me down but I guess my body is finally telling me SLOW THE HECK DOWN! Thank goodness our doctors appointment is tomorrow. Hopefully is all still well in there with Baby J! I'm just hoping everything is where it should be and we have a healthy heart beat!! So from now until tomorrows doctors appointments I'm following my two mothers orders and taking it easy and nothing do anything! I thought it was funny my mom instructed me not to get out of bed until time for my appointment in the morning! hahahah! She's so protective!
week 8
Wow what a week!! Currently right now I'm a little late on this past weeks' blog! Opps. I'm 8 weeks and 3 days today..I think! Tomorrow we get to confirm all this with an ultrasound..we hope..woowhoo!!
So anyways here's a check at whats going on. Colt and I just came back from Vacation at the beach. We celebrated our 5 year anniversary a weekend early because of his race at Gresham this weekend outside of Atlanta. We had a fantastic time, and to be honest the fun just kind of took my mind off my symptoms for the week..it was so relaxing at that. I really only felt bad at night and in the mornings of course. But the elevator really gave me a doozy for dizziness and the food aversions and light meal thing I have going on made eating out at night almost impossible. On with the stats for the week:
Hey Hey Baby J:
Okay since I'm updating you late this is really what was up with Baby J last week. Apparently our little raspberry this week has got little arms and legs and is sporadically moving around. I can't feel it yet. Not til around week 15-20 my online books say. He or she also developed some new organs like the liver and spleen..cool huh!
Symptoms:
The boobs are a huge pain this week...ouch!
Nausea was bad over the week due to the elevator at the beach..yuck!
Headaches...can get they get any worse. My new trick since I'm only allowed 2 Tylenol. A good does of caffeine in a coke :)
Dizzy spells happening so much more!
Hot flashes..wait I think it's just the heat..I wake up hot, everything is just HOT! Even Colt swears my skin is on fire hot.
Exhaustion level=extreme
I puked again this week...mac and cheese and some stop and go traffic on the way home from the beach did the trick....ugg!!
Things to buy: Still need that boppy pillow! Also I need to buy some things for school too this week. I have a major need for a teacher store run before Monday!
Belly Button: Still in! :)
Weight Gain: Gained another .5lbs. so puts my total weight gain at 2.5 lbs. Not too shabby I guess. Only a few more weeks in the first trimester! Hoping I can stay under that 5lbs goal!
Favorite Memory of the Week: Baby J's first beach vacation (in my tummy of course) Our extended weekend was so relaxing and nice to spend time together. Such a great mini-honeymoon. With being preggo we really didn't want to travel too far due to how I felt so a beach trip was the perfect getaway. I must say I was pampered the entire weekend and my sweet husband fixed breakfast for me every morning and waited on me hand and foot almost the entire trip. Very nice!! :) I know I'm blessed with an amazing hubby you can all be jealous now!! hahah!
What I'm looking forward to the most: TOMORROW!!!!! Our first doctors appointment and hopefully ultrasound.
So anyways here's a check at whats going on. Colt and I just came back from Vacation at the beach. We celebrated our 5 year anniversary a weekend early because of his race at Gresham this weekend outside of Atlanta. We had a fantastic time, and to be honest the fun just kind of took my mind off my symptoms for the week..it was so relaxing at that. I really only felt bad at night and in the mornings of course. But the elevator really gave me a doozy for dizziness and the food aversions and light meal thing I have going on made eating out at night almost impossible. On with the stats for the week:
Hey Hey Baby J:
Okay since I'm updating you late this is really what was up with Baby J last week. Apparently our little raspberry this week has got little arms and legs and is sporadically moving around. I can't feel it yet. Not til around week 15-20 my online books say. He or she also developed some new organs like the liver and spleen..cool huh!
Hows Mom? :I can't decide if I feel like I've ran a marathon all day, or hit the gym for 5 solid hours. I'm so tired and drag my feet everywhere. This is not the norm for me as I normally am known for my spunkiness and get up go energy. But lately I have trouble even pushing a grocery cart at walmart...I mean really! That second trimester better get here quick or my new first graders will run me over like mini steam rollers.
Symptoms:
Food Situations: Okay so the meat aversions still there, but some meats are coming back to me slowly. Sandwich meats are still good (heated of course), I had BBQ the other day..so good! Bacon..yeah I love some bacon!! Chicken that is breaded is good too!! But now I've hit that stage where I eat two bites, and I'm full. Colt is totally annoyed with this and said our entire beach trip with humor that I just shouldn't order and nibble off his plate. I change my mind about what I want while out to eat because I see other food go by, and it looks so much better. So I've went to ordering kids meals all the time. Even then it's a task to eat all that if I can. Dinner seems to be an impossible task because I never really know what I want, I may take a few bites and change my mind about what I really wanted and resort back to that great bowl of cereal that I love so much!! Which by the way the new Fruit loops with marshmallows is the sheezy-fo-hizzy!! So good! But I really do miss my love for food..I guess it's a good thing that I'm not scarffing in 500lbs of food right now, but glutney and I were such good friends. I miss him!
Belly Button: Still in! :)
Weight Gain: Gained another .5lbs. so puts my total weight gain at 2.5 lbs. Not too shabby I guess. Only a few more weeks in the first trimester! Hoping I can stay under that 5lbs goal!
Other News in the Hood: Cheryl flies in tomorrow night to spend a few extra days with us, and Colt is racing at Gresham this weekend in GA. So we will be heading down on Saturday. Also today was my first day at my new school for a summer grade level meeting. I got to meet all the new teachers..and check out my new classroom. I'm super excited as I have a door that goes outside, windows, and wallspace..yipppie!! I've graduated from a storage closet classroom! hahah!
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