14 & 15 Weeks

Well, I got lazy and "forgot" (not really) to do a post for week 14. I'm telling you, doing one of these a week is tough! Yea, yea, yea.. I know.. wait til I have a baby, then see how hard time management is. I'm sure I'm in for a rude awakening, but for now, I'm enjoying my ability to be lazy...mmmmk!

So we are going to combine week 14 and 15 together, if that's alright with you (if it isn't, so sorry). The bump picture is me in week 15 but the questionnaire will be answered based on both weeks.

Total weight gain: Had a doctor appointment this week.. still the same pre-baby weight. Doc says it's fine! 

Symptoms: sciatic nerve pain, very minor nausea, ligament pain mostly on my right side.. I can't move too fast, or else I almost keel over haha. 

Maternity clothes: haven't purchased anything yet... can't wait to get in my yoga pants though.. c'mon fall!!!

Stretch marks: nope.. still lathering on Mama Mio 

Sleep: I can be pretty restless at night.. or fall asleep fine then wake up and be wide awake. So lately, I've been sleeping in late when I get the chance to catch up!

Best moment this week: got to hear the heartbeat again at my 15 week check up... I got to record it this time so Daddy could hear... I texted it out to a few friends and family. Jake and I could listen to it all day :)

Miss anything?: being able to cough/sneeze/stand up quickly without worrying about a sharp lightening pain in my right lower abdomen 

Movement: nothing yet... should be able to in a few weeks!

Food cravings: A Sierra Turkey sandwhich from Panera STILL sounds amazing. 

Food aversions: not lately

Belly button: Normal

Wedding ring: fitting normal

Mood: same? you tell me ;)

Looking forward to: GENDER BLENDER, SURPRISE PARTY, GENDER REVEAL.. whatever you want to call it, we can't wait!

Baby bump: it's gettin there!

Thanks to all who follow... we love ya!

13 weeks

13 weeks and as active as can be!

We got to see our little precious baby munchkin this week! Apparently our child is a wild thing because they barely were still enough for the nurses to get a good reading and measurement. We even saw the baby open and close it's mouth.. it was THE GREATEST. And I can't even get over how enamored my husband was, he was smiling ear to ear the whole time.. he really is so excited. I can't wait to see him as daddy! We were just thrilled to be able to see what our baby looks like these days, since the last time we saw him/her they were just a little kidney bean! We will see them again on Sept. 13!

Total weight gain: Still nothing! Hey, I'm not complaining :) As long as baby is healthy it's alllll good. 

Symptoms: Nausea still.. only when I eat certain meals. I've thrown up twice in two days... but man it feels so much better afterwards!

Maternity clothes: I've worn a few things, but I can still barely squeeze into my summer shorts, it's just a bit snug!

Stretch marks: nope, fingers crossed!

Sleep: It all depends! Every night is different, but it's not as bad as it was (knock on wood). I just have to sleep with a pillow between my knees now to be comfortable. 

Best moment this week: Seeing our sweet angel of course!

Miss anything?: NOT feeling nauseous

Movement: Well, apparently the baby is moving up a storm, I just can't feel it yet!

Food cravings: Not this week

Food aversions: For my palette, no, but for my stomach, yes. Apparently calzones and BBQ are off limits (that's what didn't stay down). 

Belly button: Normal

Wedding ring: fitting normal

Mood: typical Jessica ;)

Looking forward to: still our gender reveal, can't wait!!!!

Baby bump: I got a gut goin' on :)

Next time I write I'll be in the second trimester.. WHOO HOOOOOO!!!

Love and blessings from the Kings!

12 weeks (I think?)

I'm a wee bit confused as to what week I'm in because 2 appointments ago, it puts me at changing weeks on a Wednesday (meaning I'd be 12 and half right now, b/c it's Saturday). But at my last appointment last week, my doc told me something different which would make me 13 weeks today. It makes no sense! Whatev. I'm sure it will change every time I'm there, so I'm sticking with Wednesday as my "week change" day because my due date falls on a Wednesday.. it's simple really.


Anywayyyyyy, I FINALLY got to hear our little bubba's heartbeat last week.. it was beautiful. Every time I think about it, I smile. How can people not believe in God? It's amazing to think this little person is just forming in there.. it's mind blowing.

Here's the update...

Total weight gain: at my appointment last week, not a pound in sight! They said everyone is different... maybe I'll become a big fatty last minute, who knows.
Symptoms: Fatigue comes and goes.. and nausea kind of made a return recently.. I'm gagging randomly.. sr'sly that needs TA GO! And I'm cramping a little bit again, nothing intense, but twinges. And the worst of all.. my lower back/sciatic nerve area. OMG it hurts soooo bad and nothing relieves it. Messed up, baby, messed up. JK I love you :)
Maternity clothes: Not quite, I got a few hand me downs the other day.. I luckily can just wear the dresses I already have since it's still summer.
Stretch marks: Not yet.. I ordered some Mama Mio stretch mark cream and oil which has GREAT reviews in preventing stretch marks during pregnancy and after delivery. Hoping it works!
Sleep: I spoke too soon last week. I haven't had a good night sleep in a week. UGH. This sciatic nerve pinch is uncomfortable and still peeing quite frequently.
Best moment this week: We went to the beach for the weekend with my parents and Garrett.. it was a really nice time. But hearing the heartbeat of the little babe is at the top of my list!
Miss anything?:A good night's rest... sooo ready to get one!
Movement: not yet!
Food cravings: No, finally eating some salads though.. and tomatoes sound kinda good.. which is great cuz that's actually healthy!
Food aversions: Nothing this week
Belly button: Normal
Wedding ring: fitting normal
Mood: pretty normal, I mean I tear up at A Baby Story.. but I've kinda always done that. I also almost died lighting the grill last night.. that scared the poop out of me and I cried when Jake came to check on me.. I coulda been toast man!
Looking forward to: Our gender reveal on Sept 14!!!! Boy or girllll????? We think girl, but who knows?!
Baby bump: itty bitty bump


Much love!!!

11 Weeks

Well, I am almost out of this icky 1st trimester... and I can't wait! So ready to start blatantly showing, getting some energy back and eating normal again. I like to think I have a cute little beginning of a bump. It is definitely noticeable to Jake and I, but to others it may just look like I partied too hard last night and had one too many beers, LOL! My shorts are too tight around the belly, but I still manage to squeeze into them. Probably will not be the case in a week or so!

Below I am posting some questions and notes that will continue weekly to keep everyone updated. Enjoy! :)

Total weight gain: Nothing yet!! I am honestly shocked.
Symptoms: Fatigue is beginning to diminish... still there a little bit, but not as bad as before! Slight nausea, not too bad. And HOLY BOOBS, time for a bigger bra!!!
Maternity clothes: Not yet.. I've been eyeing some though!
Stretch marks: Not on my tummy.. got a few under my boobs because they are growing faster than Jake can say "hot dog!" LOL
Sleep: Finally getting a *somewhat* solid night's sleep. If it's not me getting up to pee 50 times, it's me tossing and turning. But if I skip a nap and try to push myself to stay awake, I can sleep pretty soundly.
Best moment this week: I just got back from FL and it was so fun to be with family and friends while pregnant.. so crazy!
Miss anything?: Hmm let's think..  laying out in the sun without having to worry about my internal body temp every 2 seconds, wine, I'd LOVE a margartia, and sushi (not sure my stomach could handle it though)
Movement: too early to feel that, but I can't wait!
Food cravings: I don't really have a persistent craving, but every now and them something out of the blue will sound really good.. like a few weeks back I decided I was dying to have a Sierra turkey sandwhich from Panera Bread.. well I got one while in FL and it was to DIE for.
Food aversions: Umm nothing in particular, but sometimes I don't feel like eating certain things.
Belly button: Normal.. it will be a while before that sucker pops out.
Wedding ring: Fitting fine, but I have a "fake" back up ring for the day it doesn't fit!
Mood: I'd say close to normal.. at least if I'm acting different, no one has told me.
Looking forward to: I have an appointment this Thursday and I am hoping to hear baby's heartbeat!!!
Baby bump: Got a little gut in the lower abdomen :)

Much love from the 3 (OMG!) of us!