Week 14

We just wrapped on Week 14, and it was a great week! I had no discomfort, more energy, and slept great all week. I'm finally able to get back into working out, which I couldn't do at all the first 3 months. The first time I tried running, I stopped shortly after. I felt very off balance, and wasn't sure what was right or wrong about it. This week, running felt more natural, and I was able to go farther than last time. The pups, as well as mama, are thrilled to be spending more time out of bed. The pic this week is from our 3-D Ultrasound of baby at 12 1/2 weeks . Baby has a long torso like daddy! Hope you enjoy!

Side Profile

Facing the camera, you can see the nose, and eye sockets

 

 

How far along? 15 weeks today

 

Total weight gain/loss? 7 lbs total. I gained 5 within the first month of pregnancy, and was some what freaking out about not wanting to gain too much. It's slowed down quite a bit now thankfully!  

Maternity clothes? Not yet. Most of my pants need some modification already, but the pair that I wore to the fair this weekend still buttoned with out muffin top! It was a very exciting day! 

Stretch marks? None, and I'm being adiment about applying lotion like a mad woman now that everything seems to be expanding quicker than before!

Sleep? Sleep was much better this week. I've started being more active, and taking the dogs for long walks at night so that's helping too!

Best moment this week? Hearing the baby's heart beat for the first time. He/she was coming in steady at 161 bpm, which is higher than it has been in the past, so the tech said it was probably moving around :-) That sound, was the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. We recorded it, and I listen to it every day.

Miss Anything? Steak, I like mine cooked Rare, which is a big no-no during pregnancy :-(

 

Movement? Too early for that, but there's definitely a lot of activity going on down there. Especially at night, my belly feels like it's little gas bubbles or tickling me from the inside. It's such a strange, beautiful feeling!

 

Food cravings? Steak, steak, steak! And peanut butter & jelly still :-)

 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing lately 

 

Have you started to show yet? Yes, but I can also still keep it hidden. I have a feeling that won't last for long though. Everything seems to be expanding at a rapid pace lately.

 

Gender? At our ultrasound, the tech gave us a "prediction" that it's a boy. It's absolutely not offical, and too early to know for sure, but that's what she thinks. I still think it's a girl, Clay still thinks it's a boy. We find out for sure on October 16th!

 

Labor Signs? Nope

 

Belly Button in or out? In

Happy or Moody most of the time? Very happy this week.

Looking forward to? Finding out the gender :-) We had talked about waiting until birth to find out, but now that we've decided to find out, I'm really excited/anxious about it! Come on Oct. 16th!!!