17 weeks

How far along? 17 Weeks exact
Total weight gain/loss: last at the doctors.. i lost 5 pounds.. but i sure dont feel or look like it.
Maternity clothes? bought a pair of pants and a cute top that were on sale. WAY more comfortable.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping.. some good some bad.. 
Best moment this week: Painted the babies ROOM! 
Miss Anything? i miss not having so much back pain, oh and i want HOT DOGS.
Movement: I feel big waves of movement (maybe somersaults?).. no kicks.. just strong fluttering
Food cravings: salty foods.oh and Caesar salad dressing.. just from kneaders tho 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really anymore. 
Have you started to show yet: I'm gonna go with yes - had the first stranger ask me when my baby is due this week!
Gender: finding out Feb 15th!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move on the outside so daddy can finally feel it... and going HOME




POLL  is starting... Baby Boy... Baby girl ???

Serendipity

So, today i woke up and found all my old journals from high school, and after high school.. i mean i graduated in 2004.. holy hell. ugh. and WOW... how my life as turned out to be just what i wanted.. and a little different then what was expected. 



every year around my birthday in my journal i would write about what i want or learned about myself. almost like bullet points of what i believe. after reading these i thought i havent done this in 5 years... time to catch up. 


*my life has done a complete 360 * my family are my WORLD, i would do anything for them * my little brother is my real best friend * i truly have married the man of my dreams * i DO have a huge heart, i try to look for good in people * im shy... no but really.. * i have high standards * i notice and understand people hate to see you/things change, even if it benefits you *i can get jealous *i can make you laugh *i still believe EVERYTHING happens for a reason *everyone in life will be broken at one point, and that is o.k. *i do make mistakes, still making mistakes, but regret nothing *i get overly excited * i learned your smile can change... looking at yourself with no front teeth changes a lot *i don't trust easily *music is equal to love * i break away from friends *i depend on eric a lot. (big change from being so independent) * im pregnant and already LOVE this child with alllll my heart. * i have priorities in my life and they are ever changing 


life has changed from 16 to 25.. but still the Quote i loved then i still LOVE now. 


"life is not a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences but rather a tapestry of event that culminate in a exquisite, sublime plan"


in other words, everything happens for a reason. nothing is random. dreams, a relationship not working out, and enemy, the shape of the cloud you happen to be looking at in the sky, a stranger who leaves a lasting impression. anything. there are signs places everywhere. its up to you  to know how to recognize them, and decide what to make of it. not to say i believe in pre-destination, because is thats the case.... then whats the point of getting out of bed every morning?? instead, i believe that maybe every choice we make changes our destiny, if that makes any sense.. kind of like the butterfly effect. 


Everyone has different opinions. i just get comfort in the notion that there is more to life than just empty randomness. make what you want of it. 

2006

2011

14 weeks

How far along? 14 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 3.5 lbs 

Maternity clothes? really want maternity leggings.. but dont really need anything yet.. its winter. layering is good. 

Stretch marks? no

Sleep: body pillow and heating pad help A LOT!

Best moment this week: went a couple days without a headache! 

Have you told family and friends: YES!

Miss Anything? umm, sucking it in.... lol. 

Movement: I swear I felt something this week!! A few different times I felt a fish-swimming-in-my-belly feeling that made me very aware of my stomach. Definitely not gas... potentially my imagination.

Food cravings: freanch toast.. and lemons squeezed on my fries at work... 

Anything making you queasy or sick: hamburgers.. 

Have you started to show yet: my chubbyness as now turned harder... 

Gender prediction: hoping for a girl.. but keep having dreams about a boy. 

Labor Signs: no

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender & feeling the baby move!

We have been working on getting the baby room ready! took some before pictures today.. eric took done the old room wall paper.. still havent decided on a exact color.. but im sticking with the grayish tones. so it would go for boy or girl.. been addicted to looking at baby room furniture. i just cant decide on black or white baby crib.. so difficult. 

wall color choices 

white.

or dark... 

help please!


p.s HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST BROTHER EVER!!!