19 weeks - 21 to go

well, I just typed this all out and somehow it deleted.  I am too tired to redo it.

Baby Girl is doing good.

I am doing good.

I started a part time job on Monday.  It wiped me out today.  I am going to be busy, but I think I will like it.  Until I get used to getting up at 5:45, I am going to be exhausted.  Dinners this week are gonna suck...Trick or treat, yeah well, I gotta go buy the candy tomorrow!

My regular hours are 8-3 but today I worked until after 4 so I didn't get home until 5.  Like I said I think I will enjoy, just gotta get used to no afternoon nap...up early, super early!

Day 26

I missed yesterday.  I went and did one of my registries yesterday.  That wore me out.

We ordered the furniture for Baby Girl's room on Wednesday and even though the description of the product clearly states Free Shipping in the contiguous US they were charging us $100 bucks because a truck had to bring it.  Well, this momma wants the $100 bucks to go buy more pink!  So, I spent quite a bit of time arguing with them about the money.  They wanted me to call the trucking company.  I told them that I most certainly would not.  That the trucking company is sub contracted by them and they needed to argue with them.  She did.  They couldn't take the shipping charge off BUT they could take $110 off the nursery set.  Okay.  It should be delivered in a week or so.  I can't wait.  This took quite a bit of time and REALLY wore me out.

Last night was my mom's group.  I enjoy going every week.  I am learning quite a bit from these knowledgeable women.

Day 24

WOW!  What an exciting day! We had our anatomy scan this afternoon!  Baby is perfect!  We are so excited.  We are having a little girl!  SO, excited.  here we go!  Pink, hairbows, painted toes!  So happy!  She is very clearly a girl!

Now we need to get on the names!!!

We sent our families a poem:
This will make you all go wild,
We know the gender of our soon-to-be child.
The baby is a GIRL, we are just so glad,
That we're almost officially a mom and dad!

Day 23

Wow!  My life is just so not interesting.  I have been researching Baby sleeping, baby fed weaning, breast feeding, baby registry...ugh.  Exhausting.

We are less than 24 hours from finding out whether we are having a boy or girl! 

Things are about to get real.  I have withheld shopping for anything but diapers until now...but as of tomorrow, let the games begin!

I am going on Thursday to register at Babies R Us.  I started a registry online and I am going to finish it up then.  I will wait until mid-November or early January to register at Target.  Although I have a feeling I will have to go earlier than January.  My first shower is Martin Luther King weekend.  I can't wait!

I am trying to live more in the day rather than wishing my days away, but I am just so excited!  In my MOMs group we have been discussing this and enjoying the moment, phase that we are in rather than rush it away.

Week 18 ~ 22 to go!

How Far along?  18 weeks
Baby Size? A bell pepper
Total Weight Gain? 5 pounds
Maternity Clothes?  Still always pants, and regular shirts
Stretch Marks? No
Sleep? Better the past week
Miss anything? Running, Wine, Bacon, Vodka Martini
Movement?  I don't think so.  Not sure.
Food cravings?  SODA!
Exercise?  Well, this week I stalked Columbus Marathon and the Youngstown Peace Race.  Counts Right?
Eating?  Good!  (Dr says weight gain is perfect!)
Labor Signs? No
Symptoms? Tired - off and on
Wedding Ring On or Off? ON
Belly Button in or out? In
Mood?  Good
Looking Forward to?  Anatomy Scan on Wednesday!

Day 20

I have nothing to report today. We are having a low-key day as hubby had to work from 3:00am-6:00 am.  His sleep pattern is going to be messed up.  I predict him to be asleep by 4 tonight.   So far today, I have read a baby magazine and eaten breakfast and peed no less that 10090222000 times.  Seriously, I am going to ask if the baby is right on my bladder.  Tomorrow I want to go to the Columbus Marathon and watch the finish line! I don't know if it will happen or not, but it would be fun.

How is that for a very boring post? 

Day 19

Today was my appointment at the regular dr.  Everything is going very well.  Heartbeat was 149 and sounds so strong.  I just love hearing that heart beating.  I go back in a month and have the anatomy scan on Wednesday.  I also had blood drawn for the quad screening.  I should get those results early next week.  So excited for next week!

Day 18

Happy Birthday to my dad!  I am kinda sad I am not there to celebrate with him

My cousin is stable, so that is good.  We are planning to go see her on Saturday.  I think that will make me feel better!

At the consignment store, I got three 'sleeping bras'.  Let me tell you they are so comfy.  They feel soft and wonderful.  The were new with tags, so I don't feel yucky.  I also got a black cardigan all for $25.00.  Pretty darn good.

I have thrown up again this am.  I think it might be the pre-natal vitamins.  I first got sick last Thursday, when I opened the new brand...I have gotten sick about every other day since I have been taking these.  I am going to try taking them in the afternoon.  Hopefully that will work.

It is such a dreary day...I just want to go to sleep!

I bought a set of hot rollers, I think it will help me cut down my 'hair doing time'..maybe!  I need to get a heat protection styling spray.  Anyone have any advice on a product that is just fab?

I didn't really think that this was going to be a 'bullet style' post, but that seems to be what happened.

As I mentioned, I voted yesterday, I wish somehow they would know that and stop the political ads.  UGH.

Dr appt tomorrow am. 

Day 17

Well, today has been a whirlwind of emotions.  I got a phone call this morning my cousin, Liz is in the hospital, ICU.  Apparently, she was running on the treadmill and started getting a headache.  She told her husband she as going to lay down.  She didn't lay down and decided she needed to go to the Emergency Room.  Her husband started driving her.  Before they even got off the street, she said she wasn't going to make it, she needed an ambulance.  (Thankfully she did)  She was diagnosed with a bleed in her brain, one of her veins ruptured.  They had my Aunt and Uncle call my other cousin in from out of town because they weren't sure she was going to make it.  Thankfully, the bleeding stopped on its own, but she has a pool of blood still in her brain.  They 'believe' that she will just absorb this blood.  The doctors said that if she would have driven in, she probably wouldn't have made it.  Going by ambulance was the smartest thing.  She is expected to make a full recovery.  I am going to try to go see her on Saturday.  We have seen miracles happen. 

On a different note....

I went to vote today.  I am not thrilled with any of the candidates.  But I voted my conscience.  I guess we'll see how that works out!

Day 16

Maternity Clothes is my topic today.  I need some.  I have two pair of jeans that fit.  Several tops.  One pair of Yoga pants.  I hate to spend a fortune on clothes that I will wear for 6 months.  I have stopped at a couple Good will stores and I am getting ready to head out to a consignment store now.  Thankfully the consignment store is close by, so I can stalk the  deals and racks.

I would like a couple of cardigans, yoga pants, leggings, and a few tunics.

I will stop back after my Consignment outing...wish me luck!

17 WEEKS - 23 to go!

How Far Along? 17 weeks
Baby Size? Onion, Average size
Total Weight Gain?  A bit scared of this...I go to the dr on Friday.
Maternity Clothes?  Always pants, sometimes tops.
Stretch Marks? No
Sleep?  Well, since I have been sick since Wednesday, I have slept pretty well.  Still tossing and turnings quite a bit.
Miss Anything?  Running, Wine, Bacon, Champagne
Movement?  Still not sure, I think some of the bumps I am feeling are the Baby, but I am not sure.
Food Cravings?  the soda keeps on...What the heck?  It needs to stop, it isn't good for me of Baby.
Exercise?  Ironman was Saturday.  I stalked times for two friends.  I seriously think this should count!
Labor Signs?  No.
Eating? I am eating well, too well the past two weeks, I think.
Symptoms? Tired, constipation.  The acne seems to have cleared, knock wood.
Wedding Ring on or Off?  On
Belly Button in or out?  In
Mood?  Good
Looking forward to?  Dr appointment on  Friday morning and then in eight wake-ups we have the anatomy scan.  I just want a healthy baby...

Day 14

Last night was so much fun.  We had our neighbors over to watch the OSU game.  What a great time!

Today was just church and relaxing together.

I still have this head cold/sinusitis/crud.  It is getting old and can really go away.  I wish I could take a Nyquil so I could go to sleep.

So regular doctor appt on Friday and 10 days until the anatomy scan.  It will be five weeks since we have seen the Baby.

I spoke with my two cousins about a baby shower down there...looks like it will be MLK weekend.  I spoke to my mom about a shower in the YO.  Looking at early February. Exciting stuff coming up!!!

Day 13

Can I just say how much I puffy heart my home doppler.  I have had it a week now and I love that anytime I want I can find the Baby's heartbeat.  It gives me such peace of mind, especially since I had such an awful first trimester.  I am now in the waiting period for feeling Baby kick.  I like having that extra feeling of security of hearing the 'galloping horses'.  For $60 bucks, it was an investment that is WELL worth it in my mind!

Blogtober - I suck

Today should be Day 12, but I got the 'crud'  All I could have written about for the past couple of days of how there is no medicine that will really help while you are pregnant and you have the 'crud'.

Last night I went to bed at 6:30.  I woke up and watched the debate.  Then I went back to bed until 7 this am.  I woke up and felt better.  I hadn't felt that sick in quite awhile.

On the mend today, just in time for the weekend!

I am only 12 days away from finding out the gender of our little one.  I just cant wait!

16 weeks - 24 to go

How far along? 16 weeks
Baby Size? avocado ( just realized I have been spelling this wrong for years!)
Total Weight Gain?  I think 3 pounds
Maternity clothes?  just pants
Stretch marks? No
Sleep?  Much better this week.  I have only woken up 1-2 times this past week
Miss Anything?  Running, wine, bacon
Movement?  Still not sure.  I felt something early this am, very low...almost like hiccups, maybe?
Food Cravings?  Not really.  I am drinking more soda than normal (decaf) not sure what that is about, since I have gone years without soda...
Exercise?  I think about it.  I looked at the results from the Chicago marathon yesterday!
Labor Signs?  No
Eating? I can't seem to eat much at one sitting, would rather have smaller snacks.
Symptoms? Tired, Acne, constipation
Wedding Ring on or Off?  On
Belly Button in or out?  In
Mood?  good
Looking Forward to?  Well, I am enjoying the Doppler.  I like hearing the baby everyday.  We have the gender reveal in 16 days! Not baby related but we get new couches delivered tomorrow!  I am very excited about that!

Day 7 of 31

Today is pretty low key.  I went to church.  I think the 12:15 mass is the one for me.  I found a parking place pretty easily.

When my parents were year Friday night , they brought the baby socks - Bengals, UK and Ohio State.  My teams (except the Reds) are accounted for!

My mom also mentioned that I am starting to show.  I guess, I knew I could tell but I didn't think it was noticeable quite yet!  Then I saw a picture from the zoo last weekend and yes, there is a bump!  HA!  I should have cropped the pic but I am just really too lazy!

Day 6 - another Babies R Us

So, we went to buy new couches for the main living area today. They will be delivered on Tursday!  I am so excited!  While we were there I saw a Babies R Us.  I convinced Jeff to go in.  It was funny to see him pushing a stroller!  Even funnier was watching him struggle to get the car seat off the stroller!  He finally figured it out!  This BRU is much better than the other one.  People were friendlier too.

Day 5

Well, today I am 15 weeks 4 days and I puked my guts out this morning.  Shouldn't morning sickness be over?  I was hoping that was the one symptom I somehow missed.

Thanks for the responses both via comments and texts or e-mails.

Here are some of the items I have picked and why.

This is the BOB IRONMAN stroller.  It is pricey but the reviews I have read from 'runners' both professional and amateur say it really is the best.  I would really like to train for another marathon after baby - either Columbus, October 2013 or Flying Pig May 2014.  If I can't do a full I want to do a half.  Plus, Jeff says he would like to try to run with me, so baby will have to go out with us...I think this is the best ride  I am trying to find one on Craigslist or a consignment store.

This is the Chicco Cortina Travel System.  This stroller claims to be the best for a tall parent, plus gets great ratings.  I like the red.

Those are the big items other than nursery furniture, I think I have a pretty good list going.  I just know how Jeff and I are so if I don't have a clue when we go register, it will be a disaster.  We registered for the wedding in about 45 minutes, because I lost patience and Jeff wanted things like lunchmeat slicers.

I guess I will be having three smaller showers.  One with my mom in the YO.  One with my family and one with Jeff's family.  This is the part that really sucks about not living near any family.  I will have to travel to them.  I am a bit nervous about my mom's and Jeff's mom's showers since they both live in snowy areas.  I hope we will be able to get to them.  I am hoping to space them out from the end of January to mid February. so that gives me time to get anything else necessary before March.  I am hoping to have everything done by March 1.  We think we will register before Christmas, just in case anyone wants to buy Christmas presents for us from our list!

Day 4 - I suck

So, I obviously missed yesterday.  Not sure what happened.  oh well, yeah, I do.  I got my Fetal Doppler in the mail yesterday and had to find baby's heartbeat.  I used it once yesterday and then this am.  I really feel so much better that I know I can hear the heartbeat whenever I want.  I felt like I really needed this at least until the baby starts kicking, then I can obsess with that!

Day 3 - Baby Furniture

I have been researching darn near everything - strollers, cribs, pack and plays, swings, bottles, the list goes on and on...well, I thought, I should go to Babies R Us and do some hands on research.  I am pretty sure I have a nice stroller, jogging stroller, car seat and swing picked out.  My issue is Nursery Furniture.  The cost for the dresser, changing table and crib are ridiculous and the quality is awful on many.  I don't have issues with most of the cribs, but the dressers are awful, they have that horrible cardboard bottoms in many of them.  They won't last very long at all.  So, so I am back to the drawing board.  I really like a set from Penny's but I can't get my hands on a sample.  I like to see and touch what I am buying where furniture is involved, they do deliver and have free shipping...so that is a bonus.  Anyone out there?  what kind of nursery furniture did you get?  Please don't say Pottery Barn.  My husband is against PB, for some reason.  Should we buy a crib from one place and then a dresser from a furniture store?  Ugh...

(Although, really if this is my worst problem, then I really need to look outside my world!)

When I went shopping I had to find a bathroom twice.  I was only gone an hour and a half.