Last 2nd Tri Check-in: 99 days left!!!!!

This is my last 2nd tri check-in!  On to the third trimester next week.  I can't believe I've made it this far!!!

How far along? 25w6d, an eggplant! He should be around 15.5 inches long at this point!

Weight gain/loss: 7 pounds?  Not sure why all the fluctuations... 

Sleep? I'm sleeping GREAT!
Best moment this week? Figuring out why I was having contractions.  I was otherwise getting pretty scared and we were emotionally preparing ourselves for his arrival.  Also, we ordered the high chair today so that was fun!

Movement:  He's slowed down quite a bit but he's still wriggling around in there.  I really think he has less room to move around, so the movements are not quite as strong.

Food cravings: Spicy, spicy spicy. Hot wings and Taco Bell with lots of fire sauce! <-- This, still!+

What I miss? I hate this question.
What I am looking forward to? Next OB appt on January 4!

Milestones: Almost in the 3rd trimester. :)
What I'm nervous about: The Diabetes Counseling classes I have to take starting January 4. :(

Weekly Check-in

How far along? 24w6d, almost an eggplant! I'm sure he's close to 2 lbs already.

Weight gain/loss: +8'ish

Sleep? We've been so busy with family in town that sleep is great!  I pass out every night and only get up 2-3 times to go to the bathroom, then pass right back out.
Best moment this week? Keith FINALLY felt him kick from the outside.  He also was able to see it from the outside.  Our boy is a strong one! 

Movement: Yes, lots!  He seems to be on my schedule, active during the day (he starts moving right when I wake up) and is pretty quiet through the night.  Last night we were driving home from getting dinner and were stopped by a freight train.  We had the windows open since it was 78 degrees (in December!) and we were the first in line waiting for the train to pass.  It shrieked the horn and the poor little guy jumped - as much as he could within a cramped uterus, that is.  The train horn was SO loud that it scared him! 

Food cravings: Spicy, spicy spicy.  Hot wings and Taco Bell with lots of fire sauce!
What I miss? This is always such a hard question.  Although I miss quite a few things, I don't really feel like I'm giving up anything that is going to matter.  I just want this baby to be born healthy and as close to term as possible.  I can give up Diet Coke and a calm stomach for 9 months, really, I can. 
What I am looking forward to? Next OB appt on January 4!
Milestones: We already hit viability and next week his eyes will start to open!!!! 
What I'm nervous about: Results of my 3 hour glucose test...   I'm anxiously awaiting their call.

Weekly Check-in

Okay, these are getting boring... but the good news is, boring is good!  I don't really have much going on, just coasting through the end of the 2nd trimester, praying to be unscathed. 

How far along? 23w3d, a papaya!
Weight gain/loss: +6
Sleep? Tossing and turning about once an hour :(
Best moment this week?  Being able to get around and DO things!

Movement: I can see it from the outside most of the time.  Daddy is still too impatient to wait a few minutes to feel it.  I think his feelings are hurt that he doesn't react as soon as he hears Daddy's voice. I have to remind him that baby is not a circus performer and he doesn't perform on demand.  There are moments of serious movement that are quite entertaining to watch!  Movement is also getting into a pattern - anytime I wake up in the middle of the night, he gets going, and when I'm up in the morning, I feel him going crazy.  Again around mid-morning, he has another strong one.  Things will get quiet for a few hours, then around dinner time, he goes again, then once more before going to sleep.  Pretty soon he's going to wake me up in the middle of the night!

Food cravings: Peanuts in shells, peanut butter, Reese's peanut butter cups, Peanut butter granola bars... can't get enough!
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Next ultrasound on December 7th
Milestones: His lungs are starting to grow and mature!
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!  I take that back, I'm nervous for the glucose tolerance test tomorrow..... :(

Weekly Check-in

How far along? 22w3d, a papaya!
Weight gain/loss: +4
Sleep? Tossing and turning about once an hour :(
Best moment this week?  Being able to get around and DO things!
Movement: He's been quiet for a few days, but reassures me that he's still there by small kicks.  He must be going through a growth spurt!
Food cravings: SPICY!  We had Taco Bell twice this weekend for lunch with Fire sauce, then buffalo wings.  I think instead of me HAVING a boy, I'm turning into one...
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Next ultrasound on the 7th
Milestones: He can now taste what I eat...
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!

Weekly Check-In

How far along?  20w5d, a banana...  I don't think he's that skinny!
Weight gain/loss:  At home, I've gained 1 lb.  According to OB last week, I'm up 4.
Sleep? Waking up hourly to pee.  Seriously... I drink water all day and rarely go.  I take 1 sip before bed and I'm up all night!
Best moment this week? Feeling him move from the outside.  I can't wait for K to feel it, I'm going to make him try tonight.
Movement: Yes, he was a little quiet at the beginning of the week, but he's now back in full force, drumming away n there with his big biceps.  He's been going almost nonstop today.  The movements are SO much bigger now!  I hope he doesn't break my ribs later on...
Food cravings: Plain, dry hamburger on a bun with lots of salt!  I had 2 yesterday :)
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Cervical scan and peek at the boy next Tuesday!
Milestones:  He can now taste what I eat...
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!

Weekly Check-in and some Ultrasound pictures!

How far along? 19w5d, a cantaloupe!?
Weight gain/loss: Up 4 lbs since 1st appointment - he weighed 12 ounces yesterday!
Sleep? Tossing and turning a little, but sleeping well.
Best moment this week? Seeing him on ultrasound again; he is perfect and all is well!  Cervix is still rock solid!!
Movement: Yes, it's amazing!  He's getting stronger every day.
Food cravings: Nothing really
What I miss? Nothing really, it will all be worth it!
What I am looking forward to? Being pregnant during the holidays.
Milestones: Big movement
What I'm nervous about: Nothing right now!

And now for the ultrasound photos.  She said my skin doesn't conduct sound very well so my ultrasounds are going to be blurry until I'm later on - she said 24-28 weeks will be my optimal time...  For now, enjoy the grains!


Legs; he was chilled out!




He's a happy little guy, he was smiling in all the photos - which is why I'm pushing my #1 name choice (Isaac) because it means "laughing one."  So sweet!



Weekly Check-In

How far along? 17w3d, an onion - not an attractive "fruit"
Weight gain/loss: still -2, but that's okay!
Sleep? The windows are open at night with a very cool breeze, I'm sleeping great!
Best moment this week? Crazy punches and kicks are awesome!
Movement: Yes, it's amazing!
Food cravings: I really wanted a Sonic cherry limeade yesterday, so I went and got a big one!
What I miss?  I'm missing Jonah and Noah this week.
What I am looking forward to? Tomorrow - gender MAY be determined for sure!
Milestones:
What I'm nervous about: Today (17w3d) is the exact gestation when I started to lose the twins.  Jonah was delivered at 17w4d.  I know that nothing like that can happen again, thanks to my TAC, but today and this week is very anxious for me.  I'm remembering what it was like to hold his tiny body, how all his features were so developed.  Knowing that his little brother or sister is the same size as him today is bittersweet.
 
Remembering Jonah today and always.  I miss my little boys.
 

How far along? 16w3d, an avocado
Weight gain/loss: still -2, but that's okay!
Sleep? Tired and sleeping, but switching positions ALOT
Best moment this week? Feeling movement!
Movement: Yes, but not consistent
Food cravings: green beans have been a staple go-to food that I've been able to eat no matter what.  they ALWAYS sound good!
What I miss? waking up without vomiting first thing. < same as last week
What I am looking forward to? next ultrasound October 26 - hopefully can see the gender!
Milestones: Feeling movement
What I'm nervous about: nothing

Weekly Check-In

How far along? 15w, an orange!
Weight gain/loss: -2; it's creeping back up!
Sleep? Sleeping well!
Best moment this week? Feeling movement!
Movement: Yes, feeling some rolling and moving, but no kicks or punches yet
Food cravings: food sucks!!!!  :(
What I miss? waking up without vomiting first thing.
What I am looking forward to? Ultrasound on October 12 - we should know the gender!
Milestones: baby is moving!
What I'm nervous about: Nothing this week. Keeping calm.

Weekly Check-In

How far along? 14w, a lemon!
Weight gain/loss: -5'ish. Starting to regain what I've lost thanks to Phenergan!
Sleep? Sleeping well!
Best moment this week? Surprise ultrasound! Baby looks great!
Movement:  Possibly a flutter... I wish I knew for sure!
Food cravings:  Natural Cheetos
What I miss? Not much, this has been a good week!
What I am looking forward to? Ultrasound on October 12 - we should know the gender!
Milestones: Officially in second trimester!!!!
What I'm nervous about:  Nothing this week.  Keeping calm.

Weekly Check-in: SECOND TRI!!!!!!

How far along? 13w2d, a peach!
Weight gain/loss: -8.  I have been throwing up nonstop..  Grrrrr
Sleep? Still uncomfortable from the surgery but I sleep at about 2 hours a stretch.
Best moment this week? NT Scan showed a perfect baby! 
Movement: Maybe a little, but I don't want to get too excited
Food cravings: Popsicles and Jello :(  Bad week.....
What I miss? A clean house
What I am looking forward to?  The vomiting to STOP.  It's somehow getting worse, not better.
Milestones: Officially in second trimester!!!!
What I'm nervous about: Going back to work tomorrow and not throwing up on anyone/anything.