13 weeks!

We've hit the BIG milestone! I am officially in 2nd trimester!!  Woo hoo!!  This was the slowest, yet FASTEST 12 weeks ever and I am so glad to have them OVER with.  I feel SO relieved to be here.  I feel like I am able to relax and enjoy this stage of pregnancy.  My nausea has not made an appearance since sometime in week 11.. which this momma could not be happier about!

All of week 12- I walked 3 miles a day.  Feeling pretty good that I was able to do that.  Even one day I walk/jogged 3.5 miles and had the most amazing feeling.  

Feeling GOOD after my run/walk. 

My route for my walks EVERY night. 

It has been really nice because my parents, brother and T-Dog have joined me every night so I have company.  Starting next week, Billy's schedule changes to 9-6 so he will be with us!

I have realized that if I do not get enough sleep every night, I wake up feeling like I am going to die of exhaustion.  That being said, I am sleeping 10+ hours a night.

Since FINALLY being released to work out- I have noticed the following: 

I miss running

I miss running outside

I miss 5:30AM strength training and spin classes.

I miss getting up and working out with Billy.

I have came to the conclusion that I can't get up at 4:45 to go work out in the AM.

I need to start lifting weights again.  I have found workouts on youtube of women lifting while pregnant.  Since I got the OK from my OB to lift no more then 25 lbs.. this is a must.  I want to try to keep ANY muscle definition left.

We had our Nuchal Translucency Screen at 11 weeks, 4 days.  We were measuring at 12 weeks 3 days in most of the photos that they have moved our due date already.. I know that everything is an "estimate" but they are now figuring November 25, 2014.

Waving hi to mom and dad :)

We got a good half an hour just looking at our baby.  We both couldn't believe how much our little one moved around already!  It was such a cool experience.  The tech did a real good job at really pinpointing the heart, legs, and hands from us.  Heart beat was 163bpm.  We are still waiting on the blood work but we're told from the ultrasound that everything looks great.  

This are really setting in mentally for me.  We are leaving on vacation this week and after we get back, I know it will be time to buckle down.  There are things we want to accomplish before the baby comes.  

-Organizing the storage and making a shelving unit in there.

-Hang the number of bikes we have.

-Savings account where it should be for our baby fund.

-Sell the Corolla.. Anyone looking for a starter car?  '97 Corolla with 154k miles. New tires. $2500 OBO

-Find a dresser for the baby's room and refinish it.

-Does someone know how to quilt?

Anyway... 13 week update!!
Today's date: Sunday, May 25th, 2014

How far along: 13 weeks (2nd TRIMESTER!!)

Total weight gain: 11 in total still

Size and growth of the baby: The size of a peach, about 2.9" and about .81oz.  Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. 

Sex: Not yet!  I have an appointment scheduled for June 12th- in which we will probably be scheduling our gender ultra sound!!

Maternity clothes:  Jeans are definitely a must.  They are so comfortable.  I have got two pairs now of regular length jeans and a pair of capri length.  I can still fit into my regular jeans but they are just so uncomfortable to button that I'd rather just wear the maternity ones.  Plus you can't tell!  My mom took me shopping and we were able to get me some shirts to wear to work ALL on sale!  My biggest struggle is feeling like my belly is going to fall out the bottom of my shirts so I am very causious when I pick what to wear.  Mostly maternity shirts now.

Yay for maternity work pants (thanks to my husband) and shirts (thanks mom!)

Sleep: Sleeping good... some crazy dreams happening lately.  Getting up to pee more often.

Best moment(s) of the week: Having the nausea subside and feeling good!  I went on a hike on Friday with my mother in law and husband which felt great.  Being able to be more active has been a blessing.  Deciding what colors the nursery would be if we have a boy or girl.. both on the same page of colors! :)

Movement: Too soon to feel, though it's happening. :)  I hope I can feel it in about a month or so.

Food cravings/aversions: MUCH MUCH better.  I feel like I am having more cravings than aversions in this stage.  So.. TACOS and sweets!

Morning sickness: Feeling pretty good these days!

Symptoms: Fatigue, headaches are starting, expanding belly.

Labor signs: Way too soon.

Belly button in or out: In.

What I miss: My ability to work out like I used to..

What I'm looking forward to: Feeling the baby move... results from our Nuchal Translucency Screen.. VACATION!

What's going on this week:

Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, their veins and organs are clearly visible through their still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with their head — which makes up just a third of their body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries.  Your fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords...savor this, their nonfunctional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with his head now only one third the size of his body. And intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy -- much more convenient.

200

200.

200!!!  That is how many days are left until this little bean is due!  It seems like a long time when you think of it that way.  But I am OVER one quarter of the way through with this pregnancy deal.  When I think of it in that perspective, holy cow, time is flying!!  I am no longer having to take Progesterone, which of course worried me a bit.. always just a thought of course but my levels are great now.  Since week 6, I have been on 200mg per day and was told to ease back on working out.  Then again, I had been super sick!

BUT NOW THINGS ARE GOING GREAT!!!!  

I could jump up and down and have my own dance party! :)

  I am now 11.5 weeks and feeling better every day.  The nausea comes in spurts but is not all day every day by any means.  I am officially wearing maternity clothes.  We went last week and bought me a bunch at Old Navy.  Billy insisted after a terrible morning of me walking up and down the hall way freaking out because I couldn't wear a thing.  Thank God for him and EVERYTHING he is doing for me.  I couldn't ask for a better support system through these last 6 weeks then what I have received.

What I got:

3 pairs of shorts- two jean style and a gray comfortable pair.

2 pairs of jeans

4 shirts.. mostly striped which I have came to terms makes me look more pregnant then normal!

2 dresses which weren't maternity but they work.. and I love them!

We had our monthly appointment today. 

The times between each appointment are so LONG I feel like.  But a lot of good came out of this appointment.  I have been referred for physical therapy for my sciatica to help ease the issues.  The sooner I get in, the better.  I have been doing yoga but it will be nice to get some more ideas to help.   We had the pleasure of hearing the baby's STRONG  heart beat- 167bpm.  My sweet OB did inform me that yes I am showing a lot of 11 weeks 4 days but I also gained 6lbs since I last saw her.  WHOOPS.  She is not worried about that though because of how bad my nausea has been.  She was happy to hear it is subsiding and I am beginning to want to eat foods other then Raisin Bran or Cheerios.  I was given the OK to work out how I want to- just no contact sports.  This made me so thrilled!!! 
 We were also given a take home care package which also has all the information for Overlake Hospital and classes.

Recap of this week:

Pre Mothers Day:  I finally got out on a hike and it felt so good.  Over the weekend I accomplished working out each day.. it is so nice that my energy level is starting to increase and the nausea is going down!

Billy and I at the first bridge of Twin Falls

Hi Baby McNabb :)

Mother's Day:  

Was so wonderful.  I was blessed with flowers from my parents and my in laws.. plus these cute baby socks :)

Roses from my parents

The cute socks from my in laws and my flowers 

Billy gave me the sweet gift for Mother's Day.  A picture frame with our first ultra sound of baby McNabb!

My birthday:

Billy was the best.  He made me breakfast.. mm French toast.  Surprised me by getting off early to walk and cook dinner for me.  PLUS my mom joined us for the walk, which was the best gift :)

mmmmmmm

Today's date: May 15, 2014

 How far along: 11 weeks 4 days 

Total weight gain: 11 pounds since my pre pregnancy weight.  Now that I am going to be working out and eating healthier food- I am sure this won't be increasing as much :)

 Size and growth of the baby: Your baby, just about 2"  long and about the size of a fig (or a lime!), is now almost fully formed. Baby's hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under the gums, and some of the bones are beginning to harden.
Sex: Too soon... but just wanting a healthy baby :) 

Maternity clothes: Definitely pants.

Sleep: Finally getting sleep.  Only been waking up with MASSIVE heart burn that is causing some nausea at about 4:30 or 5.  Was given a prescription today to take before I go to bed that should help this.  

Best moment(s) of the week: Hearing the heart beat this morning by doppler!  There is no better feeling than hearing our baby's heart beat.

Movement: Too soon to feel, though it's happening. :) 

Food cravings/aversions: 2% MILK! mmmmmm and Fruit.  Any fruit.  It taste so good!  Especially apples with peanut butter.  It is bomb.com

Morning sickness: Seems to be going away!!!!!

Symptoms: Fatigue and a bit of constipation.. Heart burn is killer! but my finger nails are to die for!  They have NEVER been this strong!

Labor signs: Way too soon.

Belly button in or out: In...

What I miss: Feeling like I was in shape.. working out like I was so I am glad I got the ok.. and a COLD BEER ON A WARM DAY.  It has been SO SO SO nice out this week.. and work has been quiet stressful.. so not being able to enjoy a Corona on the back deck with my husband has sucked.

What I'm looking forward to: Getting out of 1st trimester (10 days to go)!!  Nuchal translucency screen tomorrow and we get to see the baby... and the OREGON COAST AT THE END OF THE MONTH!

This was definitely me babbling on and on...

Finding out you're pregnant and saying bye to exercise..

March 24, 2014 YAY positive pregnancy test!!!  

First test: Friday March 22nd.. went skiing and drank a beer.. Ok we'll try next month.

Second test: Saturday March 23rd didn't wait long enough

Third test: Monday March 24th HOLY COW DO I SEE SOMETHING

Forth test: March 24th on the phone with Ally freaking out.

I have been debating for weeks whether or not I wanted to share my journey.  On the apps that I have downloaded on my phone it suggest you log your journey in a some type of journal but I have struggled.  I have been so freaking sick this entire time.
But since this is our first baby.. I have decided that YES I would love to.

I plan on sharing this with people who care for me and I know who love me.. and could careless when I post pictures of me being a HUGE fat whale. That being said, I feel like a huge bloated whale.  

7 weeks 2 days.. first ultra sound, super sick and feeling like a huge cow.

  While I know pregnancy is the most rewarding gift a woman can ever experience, I'll be damned if it isn't a shot to the esteem to continue to get huge and feel like I am growing outradgiously.  Let's be honest.  I am 10 week sand 3 days and showing like I am 4 months pregnant.  We only saw one sweet baby in the ultra sound but I'll be surprised if number 2 wasn't hiding there somehwere! I work in an environment where people don't know to be kind.  

Yes I understand that your daughter is due on the 7th of December and doesn't look like me.  No I am not getting fat..

Only one baby in there from the first ultra sound.   Measuring at 7 weeks 4 days.

Pre-pregnancy I used to go to the gym fairly frequently.. you're talking 4 to 5 days weekly or run outside to stay fit. I especially loved the high impact weight lifting and cycling classes.  It was the way my husband and I spent our mornings together.. getting up at 4:40am.. working out until 6:30.. breakfast together, I loved it!  We motivated each other in away that was undescribable!  As soon as I found out I was pregnant , they got me into check my hormone levels.  Everything almost tripled!  It was almost clarification of why I have been so sick.  One thing that came up was that my progesterone level was a little low and didn't increase as much as it should have. So, onto progesterone for 35 days I go!  This really put me into more of a rut.  There was NO working out for me, even if I was feeling well.  I did not want to do anything to harm baby McNabb.. especially finding out this news.  My next appt I plan on just talking to my dear OB on what I am able to do since she was the one telling me I really needed to step it back. ALOT.

I am so afraid of falling back into a place I hated with myself..

Pictured: Top left three years ago :( YUCK.   Rest are March 14, 2014- ovulation time frame.

I understand that I am supposed to be able to work out.. and do as needed for me.  But because this is our first pregnancy- of course I am freaking out.  I always thought that my first pregnancy was going to be a healthy one.. but so far it is not!  I crave or the BABY CRAVES muffins, ice cream and 2% milk.  Milk was something I HATED before pregnancy.

9 weeks 5 days if I recall correctly. Hello there baby bump!

I did feel good after a leg work out on Sunday.. kept my heart rate below 140 but come on.. I worked out A LOT prior to this pregnancy.

10 weeks 2 days.

How far along: 10 weeks 3 days!

Total weight gain: gained 8 lbs total

Maternity clothes: Regular clothes so far but pretty sure in the next week I'll be in maternity.  My regular clothes aren't really working anymore with a hair band tie.

Stretch marks: None yet

Sleep: Pretty good most nights.  I do have a night once a week that ends up being awful because I am so sick and nothing helps.

Best moment of this week: Having ONE good day where I was able to make it to the gym.. even if it was followed by an awful one.

Miss anything: Running.. lots of it.. working out.. feeling good all the time

Movement: we're too little still

Food cravings: 2% milk mmmmmmmm

Anything making you queasy or sick: pretty much every stinkin day

Have you started to show yet: Not yet.. going to the gym first.. ewww

Gender: ?????????

Labor signs: thankfull not

Belly button in or out: In but getting big.  You can really see the scars from my surgery last year when I had my right ovary removed.

Wedding rings on or off: On :)

Happy or moody most of the time: I'd say moody because this has not been enjoyable so far.

Looking forward to: Feeling better hopefully within the next few weeks so this pregnancy will become enjoyable.