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!
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!
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!
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!
