2 months old

Shelby is already two months old! I can't believe it! She is becoming such a big girl and today she got her two month shots. It really wasn't that bad to watch. I mean, I hated to hear her cry, but you gotta do what you gotta do! They were really quick about it and Shelby calmed down pretty fast. Other than the shots, her appointment went really well and Shelby is doing great!

At two months old, Shelby:
- weighs 10 lbs. 6 oz. and is 22 1/2 inches long (she gained 2 lbs. in 1 month!!)
- wears size one diapers, new born clothes, and some 0-3 month clothes
- loves bath time
- loves snuggling with anyone who will hold her
- enjoys the swing
- nurses every 2 1/2- 3 hours
- is sleeping longer stretches at night (4-6 hours)
- smiles more, especially when on her play mat
- will focus on your face and even smile
- is making all kinds of noises when she "talks" to us! I'm sure she will laugh soon! She has laughed a few times in her sleep. That has got to be the cutest thing ever! She must be dreaming of her piano play mat.
- sleeps swaddled
- sleeps in her crib in her room
- went on her first road trip and overnight trip to her Grandma and Grandpa's house. She slept most of the drive and slept pretty much the same at night as she does at home. However, she did get pretty fussy after being passed around to all the grandparents and great grandparents. She got a little too stimulated, but was fine once we got in the car and was able to sit quietly. She slept just the same that night at our house. So I'd say the first trip away from home was a success!

Shelby is one month old!

Our sweet girl is already a month old! I can't believe it!

At one month, Shelby:

• Weighs 8lbs 2 oz. and is 21 1/2 inches long.
• Is pretty strong for a 1 month old! She can really hold her head up and keep it there for a long time. She tries to pull her body up when you hold her hands and she has strong legs too.
• Can roll from her belly to her back and from her back to her side. 
• Nurses every 2 1/2-3 hours during the day and will give us 4-5 hour stretches at night. 
• Has dark blue-grayish eyes
• Has light brown hair
• Wears newborn diapers and clothes. She has started wearing some 0-3 month clothes (mostly for length)
• Smiles a little
• Loves to take baths!
• Loves her pacifier!

34-40 weeks

It has been a very long time since my last post! Needless to say, Baby Whitlock was born and is a GIRL! Her name is Shelby Elaine Whitlock and she was born at 12:12pm on October 22, 2013. She weighed 7lbs and was 19in long. I'm not going to share the whole birth story, but I will say that it was  painful and beautiful at the same time. I was induced and everything went fairly smoothly. I had a few complications with the epidural and an unknown tear in the placenta, but all in all, it wasn't too bad...and completely worth it. I will admit that before the epidural I told Dustin repeatedly that I was never having anymore children, but after the drugs finally kicked in and Shelby was born, I changed my mind and was much more pleasant and positive! Dustin was amazing in the delivery room and I'm so glad I had him there to encourage me.

I'll also say that waiting to find out what we were having was such a good decision. It was so awesome to have everyone in the delivery room guess what we were having and then for the doctor to shout out, "It's a girl!" It was such a fun surprise and I'll never forget that moment! I only wish I could have seen our family's faces when Dustin told everyone about her. What an amazing day!

Now to catch everyone up on the weekly chalkboard posts...

Sorry I stopped updating the blog. I just got busy and tired and didn't feel like doing it! Here's weeks 34-40:

 Here are some pictures of our precious Shelby:

I'll post more pictures on her one month post! We are so blessed and love her so much!

Love,

Kelsey

32 and 33 weeks

Watch the purple shirt get smaller and my face get more swollen! haha

32 weeks

33 Weeks

33 weeks with Gumbo

33 weeks in a more flattering shirt...I wish fall would get here!

Due Date: October 18, 2013

How far along: 33 weeks

Baby is as big as a: Pineapple

Gender: Unknown

Movement: Baby Whitlock likes to kick mommy's ribs...

Symptoms: Fatigue, back pain, and swollen hands, feet, face, and of course...belly!

Cravings/Aversions: None

Looking forward to:
- upcoming shower
- getting our glider (back-ordered)
- next appointment will be in two weeks and it will begin my 1-week appointments! I know these appointments won't be the most comfortable, but they mean we are getting closer to meeting our little sweet pea.

Best moment of the week:
- We bought our car seat and it is in the car, ready to go!
- Mr. Howard (Pop) bought us a bunch of baby items off of our registry. It was so sweet of him to do that and it gave me some relief to see actual baby items in the baby's room. We have been so blessed by our family these past 8 months!
- We got another ultrasound done and we got to see the baby again. Baby is growing at the right rate and everything checked out great.
- I bought some more maternity clothes, but I can't wear them yet. It is still too hot for fall clothes but I couldn't resist. I'm so ready for cool weather!

28, 29, 30, and 31 weeks

Due date: October 18, 2013

How far along: 31 weeks

Symptoms: I'm still experiencing back pain (mostly in the evenings and at night). Also, my feet are swelling. I'm still feeling pretty good. The weather has been amazing and I think that helps!

Looking forward to:
~ October 18th! Haha

Updates from the past few weeks:
~ I failed my 1-hour glucose test, but passed the 3-hour test! It was a bummer to fail the first time and a pain to take the 3-hour, but if it means doing what's best for this baby, I'll do whatever it takes.
~ I went to Kool Kids for the first time. I'm not sure this was a best moment, but it was still fun to hang out with other mommas and get to see what it's all about. It was a little overwhelming and crowded, but I'll definitely go back next time!
~ We started going to baby classes at St. Francis. So far, it has been very informative and is really getting us excited about the next 2 months. It's also nice to spend time with Dustin before the baby gets here and our lives are turned upside down.


I don't really have much to update about. We are pretty much just ready to meet our baby boy/girl. We have another ultrasound in 2 weeks and I'm excited to get to see the baby one more time before delivery day! The nursery is coming along and we are getting a little more prepared every week.

Here are some pictures from the past few weeks. I'm not too excited about taking these pictures in the purple shirt anymore. It is not flattering and I'm not sure how much longer I will take these pictures in this shirt. Maternity shirts are much cuter!

26 & 27 weeks

I'm finally getting caught up on posting my weekly photos!

This was taken in Hawaii. No chalkboard this week, but I think the sand and scenery made up for the lack of consistency!

I made it to 27 weeks! I can't believe I am in the 3rd trimester already!

Due date: October 18, 2013

How far along: 27 weeks

Baby is as big as: a head of cauliflower (16 in, 2.5 lbs)

Gender: Unknown

Movement: " I like to move it, move it!"

Symptoms: Minus a few aches and pains, I'm still feeling pretty good. I've got the acid reflux issue under control (for now) and I'm sleeping better at night (for now).

Cravings: I've been really into fruit and veggie smoothies.

Looking forward to: I go to the doctor next week. I have to take the glucose test, but I'm still excited that I get to hear the heartbeat again! After this appointment, I start going to the doctor every two weeks. I can't believe it's time for the 2 week visits...

Best moment(s) of the week:
- Being in Hawaii for 10 days. This was such a relaxing and beautiful trip. I'm so glad we went, especially since we probably won't get that opportunity for a long time!
- Getting home from Hawaii (haha). Even though it was a great trip, I am so glad to be home! Hawaii is wonderful, but the traveling was not. When we got home on Tuesday, my poor feet were super swollen and I was exhausted. There is really nothing like your own bed!

Project nursery: I haven't really done anything in there for a while. We have all the furniture, except the chair. We haven't put anything on the walls...and I'm not sure we will. I'm not much of a decorator and I don't really know what to put up. I'm sure I'll find something I like...and if not, I'm sure the baby won't notice ;)

24 & 25 weeks

Due Date: October 18, 2013

How far along: 25 weeks

Baby is as big as: an eggplant (9.2 in, 2 lbs)

Gender: unknown

Movement: Baby Whitlock is kicking away! I mostly feel him/her kick in the morning and at night (when I am mostly relaxed). Dustin has been able to feel the baby move too!

Symptoms: Back pain, trouble getting comfortable at night, and the newest symptom: ACID REFLUX! Thank the Lord for Zantac! Even with the symptoms I've had, I feel like things have been pretty great! These symptoms can be annoying and inconvenient, but I know it will be worth it...and it won't be like this forever and will go away!

Cravings/aversions: nothing new

Looking forward to: Our Babymoon to Hawaii! We leaving tomorrow morning and will be there for 10 days. The only thing I am not looking forward to it the traveling and long plane rides. I plan on getting up every 30 min-1 hour. Which shouldn't be a problem since I usually have to make a bathroom break that often anyway!

Best moment(s) of the week:
-Dustin went out of town for a very long weekend and it was great to have him back this week.
-I got to see a lot of family this week. I went to BR to visit my parents and then I got to see Dustin's family on the 4th of July.
-I ordered a baby book last week!
-I went to the doctor and my check up went great. I got to hear the heartbeat again and everything seems to be measuring correctly and the baby is on track.

Other updates:
- I signed up for classes at the hospital. It's crazy to think that I only have 15 more weeks until my due date! I kind of panicked a little when I was look at the calendar and realized that there isn't much time! But it also made me very excited! I can't wait to meet Baby Whitlock!

21, 22, & 23 weeks!

Here are my weekly pictures from the past 3 weeks! I know I haven't been updating much, I just feel like I'm writing the same thing over and over. Which I guess is a good thing and proves that the 2nd trimester is bliss.

The past few weeks have been wonderful! I'm feeling great, for the most part, and am enjoying the summer and all the time I've been able to spend with Dustin, family, and friends. Here are some updates from my pregnancy journal:

Due date: October 18, 2013

How far along: 23 weeks and 3 days

Baby is as big as: an ear of corn (by the way, this is so confusing...so many websites say different things! That's why my weekly pictures don't always say a fruit. I'm just so unsure! The baby must be the length of an ear of corn)

Gender: Unknown. I had a another dream last week that we were having a girl. I love hearing every one's predictions!

Movement: The baby is getting stronger and stronger. The other day, I looked down at my belly and actually SAW him/her move!

Symptoms: Back pain, sleeplessness (due to not being able to get comfortable), and weight gain (haha)

Cravings: Chocolate milk

Aversions: Shrimp and sometimes chicken

Looking forward to: I am going to the doctor this week for a check-up. I always look forward to these!

Best moment this week(s):
- Feeling/seeing the baby move
- Ordering the glider
- Brandi showed me how to bathe a baby! She has been so helpful along with all of the other new mothers I know. I am trying to soak up every bit of information I can before the little one gets here. Luckily, I have such great family and friends that are willing to share everything they know, even the very personal stuff. I know there is only so much people can tell me and that I'm just going to have to experience motherhood and figure out what works best for us, but it sure does help to have people who are willing to share their experience (good and bad).

Worst moment:
- I went to the dentist...bad decision! My gums have been a little sensitive, but the cleaning was horrible! The hygienist kept apologizing because she knew it was killing me. I don't ever like going to the dentist, but that was by far the worst experience I have had. I almost started crying in the chair! Note to self: don't ever go to the dentist while pregnant!

Project nursery: We ordered a glider! It is the same glider that Temple has in the nursery. It was very comfortable and I think it will last a very long time. We had to order it so I'm not sure when it will come in. We pretty much have all the furniture for the baby's room, except a book shelf. Dustin is planning on building one for me.

Other: I am still exercising pretty regularly. I have had a lot more energy, but the heat is killing me. This past week, instead of walking outside, I went to Temple and used the elliptical and did upper body weights. Also, I started doing Prenatal Pilate's. It was much harder than I thought it would be, but I'm sure it will pay off later on in my pregnancy when I don't have as much energy. It also makes me feel great!

19 & 20 weeks

 19 weeks

 20 weeks

How far along: 20 weeks and 3 days

Gender: Unknown

Movement: I started feeling some movement this week! The kicks are very subtle, but it is such an amazing feeling! So far, this is the best part of pregnancy!

Symptoms: Back pain and some nausea, which I believe is caused by my blood sugar getting too low. Other than that, I'm feeling pretty great!

Cravings: Fruit, milk, pretty much healthy foods. I've been eating pretty well during this pregnancy, but I think seeing the baby during the 4D ultrasound made everything so real and has made me want to make sure this little sweet pea is getting all the right vitamins and minerals!

Aversions: Meat - specifically chicken. It just grosses me out.

Looking forward to:
~ Registering with Brandi in Monroe this week. I am so thankful she agreed to help me!

Fun Baby Fact:
~ Boy or girl, the baby's reproductive organs are almost fully formed!

Best moments of the week:
~ Seeing the baby on the 4D ultrasound - and we got a DVD! Now we can watch our baby wiggle and open and close it's mouth any time we want!
~ Feeling the baby move. I can't even describe what an amazing feeling it was when I realized the baby was moving.
~ People noticing I'm pregnant, and not just putting on extra pounds. Maternity clothes are awesome! They make you look pregnant and not just thick around the waist.
~ Painting Baby Whitlock's room. Dustin worked so hard this week and it is finished! The color is called Herb Cornucopia by Valspar. See photo below.
~ After the my ultrasound appointment I went to Target and bought a few baby items. I'll post a photo of some of those items.

I love the way the paint color turned out. It was much more of a challenge than I thought. The baby clothes are just so cute! I love the little ducks! Now I know they have blue on them, and the baby could be a girl, but is there really a "rule" that girls can't wear blue? So for all you baby clothes critics out there...get over it! haha I also bought some towels and a little hat and mittens. I just couldn't resist!

18 weeks

I finally made it to the last week of school! Hooray!!!!

Not much has changed since last week, so this will be a short entry. The only update is that I got my diaper bag in the mail. I am so excited about this purchase! I'm already carrying it as my purse and can't wait to add in those baby essentials in October. Here is a picture:

It's a Petunia Pickle Bottom Bag. The pouch in the front zips open on both sides and has a detachable changing pad! It also has a ton of pockets, is well made, and durable. I'm not sure what the fabric is called but it is the kind that can be simply wiped clean. Very cool!

Right now, all I'm really thinking about it getting everything in my classroom packed up. I wasn't really sure how I would feel about moving out of my classroom...will it be a sad moment? Will I start to regret my decision? Will pregnancy hormones make me overly emotional? I'm happy to say that I am not experiencing any of those feelings. I'm going to miss the classroom, but what I'm gaining is so much sweeter. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity and I can't wait!

17 weeks!

How far along: 17 weeks and 3 days - 2nd trimester - only 22 weeks and 4 days to go!

Gender: Unknown until birth

Movement: I know this little peanut is twisting, kicking, and punching but I still have not felt any movement yet. This is probably what I'm looking forward to the most.

Symptoms: I'm getting over my sinus problems, but I'm still a little stuffy. Other than that, the only pregnancy symptom I have is an ever increasing waist!

Craving: I'm not really craving anything...boring, right?

Looking forward to:
- feeling the baby move
- our next ultrasound will be in a few weeks and it is what they called "the big" ultrasound. I can't wait to see our little one moving and to see him/her up close! Hopefully, he/she won't be camera shy...

Weekly development:
- Baby can yawn and hiccup!
- Baby's nervous system is maturing rapidly at this time.
- Nerves are forming more complex connections and the nerves in the brain are specializing into the ones that serve the senses of touch, taste, smell, and hearing.

Random updates:
- I purchased my first baby item today: The Diaper Bag. It will probably come in later this week and I'll post a picture next week.
- No progress on the nursery...
- Only 7 more school days left. I can do anything for 7 days...

And last, but not the least:

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you mommas out there! Especially my mom! Thanks for everything you have done for me and continue to do! Hope your day is wonderful.

16 weeks

Well, I have been sick. Apparently pregnancy just kills your immune system and I have ended up with a sinus infection. I started feeling bad earlier in the week and just thought with extra fluid and Vitamin C I could shake it. However, by Wednesday or Thursday it just seemed to be getting worse and worse. I went to my check up with my OB and she told me that if it got any worse, to call her and she would get me on some antibiotics. Up until that point I had not taken any medicine because I never get sick and never need any medicine. So on my way home from the doctor I stocked up on the few medications I could take, but I guess it was too late and I got worse through the night. I didn't sleep at all Thursday night and can't ever remember a time when I felt that miserable. Poor Dustin didn't know what to do. In the 3+ years we have been married, I have never been sick like that. Here and there I might get a little under the weather, but never like this. This was a first for him too! I ended up staying in bed ALL day Friday and most of the day Saturday. Today I'm feeling a lot better, but I can barely breathe and I've kind of lost my voice. Hopefully I will be even better tomorrow so I can teach.

The rest of my appointment went well. I got to see Baby Whitlock again and he/she looks great. The baby's little hand was up by his/her head and I could see its little fingers. I also got to hear that little heartbeat! I've never enjoyed going to the doctor as much as I have these past few visits. It's just a relief to see that everything is OK in there! I know that I'll feel better once I feel the baby move, but I'm not really expecting to feel anything for a while...but it sure would be nice to have some proof that I'm pregnant other than my clothes getting tighter and tighter and the 3-4 week appointments.

Other than my sinus infection, I have been feeling pretty good. No serious symptoms or problems. I've been a little more emotional this week, but I'm not sure if that has been from the exhaustion from being sick or the hormones!

I still haven't done much to prepare for Baby Whitlock's arrival. I did get my copy of Baby Wise this week and started reading. So far, it's pretty informative. I'm sure it will come in handy when we bring the baby home and try to get him/her on a schedule. Like I said before, I'm not really in a hurry to do anything in the nursery since I'll be home all summer and will have plenty of time to get all of that ready. And again, I'm a pretty laid back person and I'm just not really concerned about all of that. Once school is out, I'll have more time to focus on all of that stuff. We only have a few more weeks left of school and I am excited to say that my sweet sister-in-law, Brandi, has agreed to go with me to register. I have a list of things that I need but with so many choices and brands...I don't have a clue! So it will be nice to have someone to help me get what I need and to know what the best options are. God has truly blessed me with a loving family and I am so thankful for them! I mean, how many people have a sister-in-law that would be willing to give up an afternoon to help her clueless sister-in-law? Or how many people have a father-in-law who will bring them soup and Gatorade when they are sick? Awesome, right?

Well, that's all for this week. Sorry for the random and scattered post...I guess I had a lot on my mind. Have a wonderful week!

15 weeks

This week was very busy! It always gets this way at the end of the school year. It seems there is always something to do or somewhere to go. One thing that kept me busy this week was RHS soccer tryouts. Usually it's not too stressful, but I'm the only coach left and it was all on me to plan and execute the tryout. Luckily, a few of my graduating seniors came out and helped. I don't know what I would have done without these wonderful ladies. It times like those that I am going to miss. I love being able to invest in these girls and just be there for them. However, I know that giving it up means that I will be able to invest even more time into my own child. And that is what is most important. Even though teaching and coaching have been my ministry, my prayer has been that God would open up new ways for me to invest in others.

As for this pregnancy:

Symptoms: the main problem this week had been sinus problems. I don't usually get sick like this, and if I do, I can take any medicine I want. This has resulted in some serious headaches. I'm going to the doctor this week and will discuss this with her. But I think it's just a sinus thing associated with spring and exaggerated by pregnancy. I also experienced swollen fingers this week, which freaked me out! Next time I'll have to take a picture and post it.

Cravings: anything salty (which I realize doesn't help the swollen fingers. Haha!)

Baby development: Baby Whitlock is growing eyebrows and eyelashes. Also, tiny bones in his/her ears are in place and the baby can likely hear voices! I guess it's time to start cleaning up our speech at home! Haha!

14 weeks

It has been a good and busy week. I should have posted this over the weekend, but I am just now getting around to it. This week I'm starting to show even more and people are starting to comment about it. However, it still doesn't seem quite real...

I'm really looking forward to the school year ending! Not because I won't be working, but because I'll have more time to start getting things in order for Baby Whitlock. I've opened a registry at Target, but haven't really added many items. I also haven't thought a whole lot about the baby's room...until this very minute!

This week, we delivered meals to a few special friends who just recently had babies. It was nice to see them and see how they were doing. It makes me a little nervous thinking about actually having a baby in our home and said baby's very life depending on our decisions, but it also makes me excited! I'm really looking forward to this next chapter and already can't wait to meet this little nugget!

13 weeks

I made it through the first trimester! Hooray! I'm already feeling like I've gained more energy.

Symptoms: I struggled this week with joint pain but I'm not sure if that is from my body changing or from the sudden rainy/cold day we had this week. I'm still trying to run, but I'm not sure I'm going to last much longer because of the knee pain. My plan is to keep running through the school year and then swim at the Tech pool this summer. Hopefully I can keep it up until then.

Maternity clothes: I still haven't purchased any maternity clothes, although I think I'm starting to show a little and my pants are getting more and more snug. I'm sure in a couple of weeks the belly band is not going to be enough! We plan to make a trip to Baton Rouge to visit my parents and go to Destination Maternity in the next month. I'll probably try and buy a few new things then.

Cravings: Loving milk, fruit, yogurt, and anything salty. On my way home from school one day this week, I had to stop at the grocery store and buy a book of Cheezits. Yummy! I also have been enjoying mozzarella sticks from Sonic.

Aversions: Cooking! haha

Project nursery: I haven't done any nursery planning this week and we still haven't bought anything for the baby. I guess there just hasn't been anything I have felt I must have or can't wait to buy. I've been looking at gliders online and think I may have settled on the same one Todd and Brandi have. Dustin and I both like it but we are just unsure of what color we want.

I think once school is over I will be much more motivated to get some baby stuff done. To be honest, I'm really just not too worried about it. Everything will come together and I'll have plenty of time this summer to get registered and fix up the baby's room. I thought that being pregnant in the summer would be horrible, (although the heat will be awful) but it will give me a lot of time to get things ready since I won't be stressed about school. Until then, I'm just trying to finish the school year strong and dedicated.

As for Baby Whitlock:

The baby is starting to sprout hair! But not just on the head. It's growing all over for warmth. And even though I can't feel it, the baby is literally leaping and bounding!

12 weeks: Baby is the size of a plum

This week, I went to the doctor and got to hear the baby's heart beat again! It was very reassuring to hear because between 7 weeks and 11 weeks, I started to get a little paranoid about the pregnancy. Not that I had any reason to be, but it just doesn't seem real sometimes.

My appointment went really well and here are some Baby Whitlock updates:

Heart Rate: 182

Gender: Unknown - the doctor said she was tempted to take a peak because the baby was positioned really well on the ultrasound. However, we have decided to wait until the birth to find out if it is a boy or girl. Or at least we are going to try!

Movement: none yet.

Baby's development: This week, Baby Whitlock's intestines are moving from the umbilical cord to their permanent home in his/her abdomen. Also developing this week is the baby's vocal chords!

Project nursery: We started looking for paint. I'm doing a neutral room, but not the all brown or white type of neutral. Right now I think we are going to paint the room a green color, but there are so many choices! I've already picked out the bedding and it has many different colors and will look cute however I paint the walls. I'm not too concerned about the nursery, just as long as everything is safe and comfortable. I'm pretty easy going...if you didn't already know...

 Paint colors on the wall

 Some books to get the baby's library started!

How I'm changing: No maternity clothes yet, however, I did purchase a belly band about a week ago and it is so awesome! My jeans are getting tighter and the belly band has made them so much more comfortable to wear.
I also weighed-in at my appointment this week and am happy to say that I have not gained any weight yet. It sure doesn't seem that way, especially with my clothes getting tighter. But I think I haven't gained any weight yet because 1) I wasn't super thin to begin with and 2) I have been exercising regularly and eating a more balanced diet. I can't say that I'm always eating right (Dominos pizza for dinner last night) but I'm trying to stay away from the "you're eating for two" lifestyle.

Spring has sprung!

Babies, Babies, and more babies! Spring must be here, because new life is sprouting like crazy! Brandi and Todd welcomed Mia last week. Judith had Alice on Wednesday. Jana had Maylin on Thursday. And I guess to make it online official...

Dustin and I will be having a baby this October!

I'm actually 11 weeks pregnant, and pretty much everyone knows, but I just haven't been ready to share  our news with the online world. I guess I was afraid to really put it out there so early, but things seem to be going really well and I feel less worried about complications now that I'm almost done with the first trimester!

Starting with this week, I'm going to try my best to update the world (or the few people who will actually read this) by posting weekly updates and pictures. I can't promise I'll be consistent, but I'm going to give it a try! I don't have a very good track record when it comes to updating this blog...seeing that my last post was in 2011...

Due date: October 18, 2013

Gender: Unknown

Baby's movement: None yet. I think I'm looking forward to this the most. Sometimes this pregnancy just doesn't seem real, and I know that will change when I can't actually tell there is something in there!

Symptoms: The first trimester hasn't been too bad. I've battled mild nausea early on, which I believe was caused by taking my prenatal vitamin in the morning instead of at night. Since I've switched to taking it at night, I haven't had much nausea at all. I feel like one of the lucky ones! My main symptom has been fatigue. I have never been much of a nap taker, but now I feel like I can't nap enough! Even as I type this I'm thinking about getting in my bed and taking a quick one...which might actually end up lasting a few hours. I've definitely had a heightened sense of smell and sometimes can't even open the fridge.

Cravings/aversions:  I haven't really had any cravings yet. A few weeks ago, I really wanted a chocolate donut with sprinkles and that was pretty weird....I don't like donuts. But I didn't give in because I can't think of any reason my baby would need a sugary donut for nutrition reasons! I've actually been eating much better than I did before I was pregnant. I guess the fact that what I eat is directly connected to the health and growth of another life kind of makes my "wants" a little less important. As for aversions: fish, chicken, and I tried to eat some green beans and couldn't even get them in my mouth. Other than that, I've been pretty good!

Planning: We haven't really done much planning yet. This weekend, we are going to visit my grandparents and my mom is bringing a few items she bought at really low prices. But other than that, I feel like we have had quite a bit of self control!