16 weeks

Your Baby: Week 16

Watch what you say... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender.

I had a DR appointment today and got to hear baby's heartbeat again. Strong 156 bpm, and I feel like I can breathe a little easier for a while. My nerves go through the roof before every appointment. I pray and pray to keep myself from being a wreck, but with each one I feel better. I also, made my next appointment for June 27th and right after that appointment we will go straight to the hospital to have an ultrasound and hopefully find out what this baby is! Anyone have a hunch?? I'm clueless lol!

On a really sad note, a girl I went to high school with, and since went to church with and had very many mutual friends, was killed on Friday. She was running in Chelan when a man fell asleep at the wheel and struck her, killing her and her baby (she was 31 weeks pregnant) My mind is still reeling. No, I wasn't close to her, but this hit close to home. She was due just a few days before my sister and had 2 small boys at home. My heart breaks, and I'm reminded how none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. Please keep this family in your prayers.

15 weeks

Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now out measure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your baby is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.

Well, not much to mention on the pregnancy front. Just moving along and really feeling good. I'm so thankful that I'm not as tired and not nauseous anymore! I do have a lil' belly already, which I am fully embracing. I'm not going to hide this gift God has given me... I am also happy that I don't just look like I'm fat, I look pregnant! Still no names... we've thrown a few around and have a few we like, but nothing set in stone. I have another week until my next appointment and I'm anxious. Another girl whose blog I read, lost her baby at 18 weeks. It scares me. I have heard of so many first trimester miscarriages and have experienced my fair share, but losing a baby after the "safe period" has got to be hard. I've been praying for her and her family and praying that God keeps my mind clear and my faith strong.

14 weeks:: Second Trimester

Today I am 14 weeks and have roughly about 6 months left . For one week now, I've been off progesterone. I'm not gonna lie, I was a bit nervous to get off of it. With having so many miscarriages, I get scared with everything. I feel like I haven't enjoyed this pregnancy much... hopefully after I feel the baby move and know what we're having, I will enjoy it. I have been feeling much better these days. Not so tired, I have some more energy and I am not eating every 2 hours! On Friday I even forgot to eat lunch... just breakfast and dinner. That would've not happened before. I'm not sleeping as well anymore, and I'm still waking up for a couple hours each night, but NOT eating :]

This week, I've heard of 2 girls having miscarriages. One was just a few weeks behind me and one was a few weeks ahead of me. It's scary. You're never fully safe in a pregnancy and that's definitely nerve racking. I need to put my faith in God knowing that he is in control and that everything will be ok.

13 weeks

Well, I've reached 13 weeks which means I took my last progesterone pill last night! I can't tell you enough how excited I am to not be taking them anymore. I'm hoping that I get some energy back, and lose some of my appetite. I am kinda sick of being hungry every 2 hours and waking up at 3am to eat. Not so great for the waistline.

So many people have been asking lately if we've picked out names. To be honest, we've not even really thought of names. We will discuss names when we find out what we're having. I also get asked if I'm so excited... I am, but I feel like I can't get super excited because so much has gone wrong in the past. I might get more excited when we get to find out what we're having. It's at least 7 weeks until then. Hopefully we can schedule that ultrasound on the 31st at my next appointment.

week 12

Today marks 12 weeks. I finally made it to 12 weeks! Baby is now the size of a plum :] This morning I had another dr appointment and I got to hear the heartbeat. 168 beats per minute. Derek was pretty bummed that he had to work and couldn't come with us. He needs to hear the heartbeat for reassurance just as much as I do. Hopefully the next one :] We got home and I took a little nap... woke up SUPER nauseous. Seriously started kinda gagging while making my bed... sick. I am now trying to eat a sandwich so that I get rid of this nausea. Hopefully this symptom goes soon. One good thing is that I only have one more week of taking progesterone! I'm so happy that I get to stop taking it so soon! I was sure I'd have to be 14 weeks until I stopped, so when she said one more week it was like music to my ears! Well, I'd better sign off... got lots of cleaning to do before our out of towners show up this evening!