Here is what Baby M is doing at 13.5 weeks pregnant!!! Crazy how a little baby is in there!!
This last week was very eventful as we were in Mexico. I definitely discovered a few things. Baby M does not like flying. On the way down I got super nauseous and had to walk around alot, and drink hot water with lemon ( no clue why that helps me) then once we landed I just didn't feel right the whole day. My stomach was in knots, and I could just tell Baby M wasn't too happy. . . Yikes!
Other than that we had a great time. . .I tried to eat Ice Cream everyday since I still need to gain 4 pounds to get back to 106. The baby bump comes out a little at night, but that seriously has to have something to do with all the bloating you feel at this stage. I have talked to Steph and Kate about so many different things to do with pregnancy. Several of the big things they said really stuck with me, so I wanted to share with all the Moms- to-be, and all the girls thinking about being pregnant:
Steph's Thoughts:
* She highly reccomends to everyone trying to get pregnant to use:
http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/. I am going to do a whole seperate posts on all the great things they have and how you can save $$.
*Take an additional 400 MCG of Folic Acid in addition to your pre-natal vitamin.
*Don't listen to all the negative stuff you hear from people about pregnancy, and if you have a friend that is thinking of getting pregnant, don't mention to them how many times miscarriage happens- that is the last thing they want to hear. I agree totally!!
*Get a 12 week neucal screen. This is a 2 part test done at your OBGYN's office that checks for genetic abnormalities around 9-12 weeks. Even if you are the type that would not do anything if something were wrong ( which I never would for sure), this just allows you to have an ultrasound at 12 weeks vs. waiting until 18-20 weeks for the fetal anatomy. ( I did this and it was awesome-- Pete and I got to see our lil bun right before Mexico so my mind was way more at ease).
*Not everyone is sick with pregnancy and everyone is different, so if you are not sick, be thankful!
*Don't freak out at week 13 if you had a small bump and then it goes away. This is just your body finally getting on track with digestion since your new lil baby has been in the picture. Things may flatten out, but they will be back :)
*You might get sick right before you go into labor and that is a big sign. Is it true that if you want to get labor moving you should have Sex? Steph says= YES!
*GET AN EPIDURAL!!
Kate's Thoughts:
* She also recommends the neucal screen and mentioned it will just give you as a Mom piece of mind.
* One of her favorite pregnancy books was: "Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy"
* What to Expect when you are Expecting is a good reference guide to go to with questions.
* It is ok to bottle and breastfeed early on especially if you know you are going back to work early
* It is ok if people come up to you and tell you, you look really small to be X amount of weeks pregnant. (Kate looked about 6 months prego when she had Callie)
*Labor is going to be bad, prepare yourself, but you can do it.
*When you first come home from the hospital you need some time to adjust to what has just happened and the baby's new schedule. It is overwhelming with 1 baby, let alone 2 kids.
*GET AN EPIDURAL!!
Love these 2 ladies. . .they always have great words of wisdom!
Baby M Stats at 13.5 Weeks Along
How far Along: 13.5 Weeks Today
Size of Baby M: About 3 inches long
Cravings: Hmmm. . this week I have actually thought about cupcakes, pineapple, bananas, birthday cake remix ice cream, salty things, and lemonade. No real cravings, just more like I would eat them.
I honestly really don't eat anything now that I wouldn't before. I definitely have a very healthy diet, but that is because I want to make sure the baby is getting nutritious food and not junk food. I definitely treat myself to the sweets though!
Symptoms: I honestly can't complain and feel really blessed. . . definitely do feel sick/heartburn/bloated at night is a new symptom for week 13. Cramping still happens, but I try to worry less about it now. I think there is an elephant that sits on my bladder 24/7. I feel like I have to go every 5 minutes. Pete's phrase = My wife is a Peeing Machine.
Total Weight Gain: Need to still get a scale, but I am not thinking a big change from last week. I am still wearing my normal clothes with no problem.
Best Moment of the Week: Getting my first pre-natal massage in Mexico, and telling more of our friends: Emily, Preston, Ryan, Linds, Andy, Aaron & Winter, Lisa B :)
& Pete saying: " I just love the both of you" :)
My Thoughts this week: For some reason everyone I know with infertility has really been on my mind. I think it is so much harder when you are pregnant because you can start to grasp what they are going through, and because you can't imagine how they are getting through it, or how you would feel. There is 1 really special person specifically that is always on my mind. She is really strong and determined, so I feel so confident that God will work things out and she will be welcoming a precious lil baby here soon. There are so many great blogs and boards for people to connect with that are a great support group. I recently read one of a girl who is only 25 and has already been through several rounds of IVF and just found out she has some rare condition. Even though you don't know those people, your heart goes out to them.
Happy Memorial Day!!
Love, H
