It's so cute!! I cannot wait to celebrate with all my family next month!
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Shower
I have family all over the place. My mother and her side is in California. I was hoping to make it to my cousin's graduation at the end of May, so it works out perfectly during that trip that my mom is going to throw a shower. Yes, early, we know. But of course my 3rd trimester starts June 25th. So the original plan was to have the shower on June 5th which just so happens to be my viability date. It turns out that wasn't such a good day...so the only other Saturday or Sunday that would work was May 22nd. Right around the corner you say!?! Yes, that's why I got this little baby in the mail this week!
It's so cute!! I cannot wait to celebrate with all my family next month!
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It's so cute!! I cannot wait to celebrate with all my family next month!
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Maternity Monday
How far along? 16 weeks 2 days!!
Total weight gain/loss: -7 lbs we will get official weigh in at Dr appt Wed
Maternity clothes? The past few days I have looked better in regular jeans because of the massive muffin top I have going on.
Stretch marks? not from baby.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good!
Best moment this week: 4 months!
Movement: Feeling flutters
Food cravings: Lemons, Vinegar based salads
Symptoms: Felt pretty good this week other than some major gas pains.
Gender: Reagan (my niece) who is 3 states I am having a girl.
Labor Signs: Not for a while I hope! Keep on baking little one!!
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: Being able to breath at the top of the stairs after running up!
What I am looking forward to: Appointment on Wednesday & hearing baby's HB! We will also be setting up gender u/s appointment!!
Weekly Wisdom: If you gotta go to the potty, then go. Don't hold it!
Milestones: 4 months down! Almost half way there!
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Total weight gain/loss: -7 lbs we will get official weigh in at Dr appt Wed
Maternity clothes? The past few days I have looked better in regular jeans because of the massive muffin top I have going on.
Stretch marks? not from baby.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good!
Best moment this week: 4 months!
Movement: Feeling flutters
Food cravings: Lemons, Vinegar based salads
Symptoms: Felt pretty good this week other than some major gas pains.
Gender: Reagan (my niece) who is 3 states I am having a girl.
Labor Signs: Not for a while I hope! Keep on baking little one!!
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: Being able to breath at the top of the stairs after running up!
What I am looking forward to: Appointment on Wednesday & hearing baby's HB! We will also be setting up gender u/s appointment!!
Weekly Wisdom: If you gotta go to the potty, then go. Don't hold it!
Milestones: 4 months down! Almost half way there!
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16 Weeks
I am a bit late on this one this week. We had a busy weekend!
Baby's now the size of an avocado!
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. Watch what you say...tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean she can now pick up your voice. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Just for fun since we have reached 4 month mark lets do a comparison...
8 weeks-2 months!
Shay and our "little avocado" 4.12.2010 (16weeks 2days)
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Extra Extra Read All About It
My cancer story has been featured in an article in the local newspaper! I thought I would post the link on this blog as well!
I feel so very blessed to have the opportunity to help spread the word again on Oral Cancer!
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I feel so very blessed to have the opportunity to help spread the word again on Oral Cancer!
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Drano Shmano
This evening I peed in a glass cup and my wonderful husband poured in some Drano Crystals. Awwww what some people will do for love.
Yes I am know I am not 16 weeks yet...however what will a few days hurt? Besides baby was measuring ahead at the last checkup so if we go by that I am technically 16 weeks!
Looks to me like Drano predicts a girl!
We will probably do it again in a few weeks!
In yet another version of the Drano test, if the substance bubbles up when a pregnant woman urinates on it, she is carrying a boy; boy, if there are few to no bubbles, she's carrying a girl. *No bubbles!
Here are some more Old Wives Tales~
* Position of the Baby: Many swear that if a woman carries her baby high in the uterus and her stomach has a round appearance, the chances are excellent she is expecting a girl. Likewise, a boy is carried low and relatively more sideways. *No Idea how I am carrying I think more round?
However, many swear by the exact opposite and believe boys are always carried high. Go figure.
* Activity of the Baby: It is said that an unborn baby who is very active, kicks, and moves a great deal in the womb is far more likely to be a girl than a boy. According to one delivery-room nurse, "Boys are lazier, even before they are born."*I am feeling flutters & baby is right on schedule every day around 9:30 pm they start! So I say girl on this one.
* Hand Position of the Baby: If the ultrasound shows the baby's hands are raised, the child is a girl; if they are down, the child is a boy. *This says girl!
* Baby's Boots: If the unborn kicks on the right side of the mother's womb, he's a boy; if on the left, she's a girl. *Feel flutters on left almost always
* Stripe Theory: A woman sporting a stripe down her middle will have a boy, and the absence of one indicates a girl. (A man bearing a stripe down his back, especially if it's yellow, oh, nevermind.) *No stripe.
* Heartbeat: If a baby's heart registers 130 beats per minute or faster it is a girl, whereas under 130 indicates a boy. *162 last checkup
* Sweet Versus Sour: A woman who craves sweets is bearing a boy; a lust for sour foods indicates she's carrying a girl. *Sour
* Spicy Cravings: A mom-to-be who desires a diet of spicy foods is expecting a boy. *None for me
* Heartburn: An expectant mom who is especially troubled by heartburn and indigestion will have a boy. (This "sign" may be related to the indicator above.) *not too bad depends on what I eat.
* Bloodshot Eyes: If the expectant woman's eyes become bloodshot and her nose broadens, she's carrying a girl. *No idea if my nose has widened or is widening but my eyes aren't bloodshot!
* Nosebleeds: A mom-to-be who suffers nosebleeds will be delivered of a girl. *No nosebleeds for me!
* Hairy Legs: An expectant mom who has to shave her legs more frequently during her pregnancy is said to be awaiting the delivery of a girl. *CHECK!
This second set of "tests" requires more active participation on the part of the prognosticator. (The Drano test properly belongs on this list.)
* Dangling a Pin: A pin or needle affixed to a piece of thread is dangled over the expectant woman's wrist. If the pin swings back and forth, it's a boy. If it twirls in circles, it's a girl. Some suggest using a nail instead of a pin. Some say the pin or nail should dangle over the mother's stomach instead of her wrist. *This said girl
* Dangling the Wedding Ring: The mom-to-be's wedding ring is tied to a piece of string or a strand of her hair and suspended over her stomach. If the ring rotates counterclockwise, it's a boy. If it rotates clockwise, it's a girl. *This also said girl
Chinese Lunar Calendar: The sex of the baby is determined by the mother's 'lunar age' (age plus nine months) at conception and the month of conception. (Click here if you'd like to try it for yourself.) *Says girl
Once again these Old Wives Tales point to a girl.
Hurry up May 12th so we can prove them wrong or right!!
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Yes I am know I am not 16 weeks yet...however what will a few days hurt? Besides baby was measuring ahead at the last checkup so if we go by that I am technically 16 weeks!
Looks to me like Drano predicts a girl!
We will probably do it again in a few weeks!
In yet another version of the Drano test, if the substance bubbles up when a pregnant woman urinates on it, she is carrying a boy; boy, if there are few to no bubbles, she's carrying a girl. *No bubbles!
Here are some more Old Wives Tales~
* Position of the Baby: Many swear that if a woman carries her baby high in the uterus and her stomach has a round appearance, the chances are excellent she is expecting a girl. Likewise, a boy is carried low and relatively more sideways. *No Idea how I am carrying I think more round?
However, many swear by the exact opposite and believe boys are always carried high. Go figure.
* Activity of the Baby: It is said that an unborn baby who is very active, kicks, and moves a great deal in the womb is far more likely to be a girl than a boy. According to one delivery-room nurse, "Boys are lazier, even before they are born."*I am feeling flutters & baby is right on schedule every day around 9:30 pm they start! So I say girl on this one.
* Hand Position of the Baby: If the ultrasound shows the baby's hands are raised, the child is a girl; if they are down, the child is a boy. *This says girl!
* Baby's Boots: If the unborn kicks on the right side of the mother's womb, he's a boy; if on the left, she's a girl. *Feel flutters on left almost always
* Stripe Theory: A woman sporting a stripe down her middle will have a boy, and the absence of one indicates a girl. (A man bearing a stripe down his back, especially if it's yellow, oh, nevermind.) *No stripe.
* Heartbeat: If a baby's heart registers 130 beats per minute or faster it is a girl, whereas under 130 indicates a boy. *162 last checkup
* Sweet Versus Sour: A woman who craves sweets is bearing a boy; a lust for sour foods indicates she's carrying a girl. *Sour
* Spicy Cravings: A mom-to-be who desires a diet of spicy foods is expecting a boy. *None for me
* Heartburn: An expectant mom who is especially troubled by heartburn and indigestion will have a boy. (This "sign" may be related to the indicator above.) *not too bad depends on what I eat.
* Bloodshot Eyes: If the expectant woman's eyes become bloodshot and her nose broadens, she's carrying a girl. *No idea if my nose has widened or is widening but my eyes aren't bloodshot!
* Nosebleeds: A mom-to-be who suffers nosebleeds will be delivered of a girl. *No nosebleeds for me!
* Hairy Legs: An expectant mom who has to shave her legs more frequently during her pregnancy is said to be awaiting the delivery of a girl. *CHECK!
This second set of "tests" requires more active participation on the part of the prognosticator. (The Drano test properly belongs on this list.)
* Dangling a Pin: A pin or needle affixed to a piece of thread is dangled over the expectant woman's wrist. If the pin swings back and forth, it's a boy. If it twirls in circles, it's a girl. Some suggest using a nail instead of a pin. Some say the pin or nail should dangle over the mother's stomach instead of her wrist. *This said girl
* Dangling the Wedding Ring: The mom-to-be's wedding ring is tied to a piece of string or a strand of her hair and suspended over her stomach. If the ring rotates counterclockwise, it's a boy. If it rotates clockwise, it's a girl. *This also said girl
Chinese Lunar Calendar: The sex of the baby is determined by the mother's 'lunar age' (age plus nine months) at conception and the month of conception. (Click here if you'd like to try it for yourself.) *Says girl
Once again these Old Wives Tales point to a girl.
Hurry up May 12th so we can prove them wrong or right!!
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Maternity Monday
How far along? 15 weeks 2 days!!
Total weight gain/loss: -7.2 lbs
Maternity clothes? Bottoms-you bet! Tops-Not for a while
Stretch marks? not from baby.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good!
Best moment this week: Feeling flutters!
Movement: Feeling lots of little flutters!
Food cravings: Tacos
Symptoms: Organs have started shifting and I can feel that UGH. Had my 1st big round ligament pain experience EEK. Hello colostrum. Still running to the potty!
Gender: Reagan (my niece) who is 3 states I am having a girl.
Labor Signs: Not for a while I hope! Keep on baking little one!!
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: Being able to breath at the top of the stairs after running up!
What I am looking forward to: 16 weeks next week and appt on 4.12.2010
Weekly Wisdom: Put your legs up and rest when the RLP hits!
Milestones: Felt flutters at 14 weeks 6 days!
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Total weight gain/loss: -7.2 lbs
Maternity clothes? Bottoms-you bet! Tops-Not for a while
Stretch marks? not from baby.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty good!
Best moment this week: Feeling flutters!
Movement: Feeling lots of little flutters!
Food cravings: Tacos
Symptoms: Organs have started shifting and I can feel that UGH. Had my 1st big round ligament pain experience EEK. Hello colostrum. Still running to the potty!
Gender: Reagan (my niece) who is 3 states I am having a girl.
Labor Signs: Not for a while I hope! Keep on baking little one!!
Belly Button in or out? Innie
What I miss: Being able to breath at the top of the stairs after running up!
What I am looking forward to: 16 weeks next week and appt on 4.12.2010
Weekly Wisdom: Put your legs up and rest when the RLP hits!
Milestones: Felt flutters at 14 weeks 6 days!
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15 Weeks!
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl.
Shaylynn and our little "orange" 4.3.2010
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
♥ this weather!
Meet Franklin. Our back patio gnome. We bonded over some painting in the sunny sunny weather ;O)
I had such a wonderful time today out in the sun. It was so pretty! I went ahead and had Nick take a pic since I didn't know if we would fit in a 15 weeks pic this weekend. Being out of town and all!! So there I am in my glory at 14 1/2 weeks. I am sure I will bet some pics at Easter but they may not be "belly shots"!
I am thankfully feeling better and we are off to Roanoke!!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!
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