20 Week Ultrasound Pics

I have been a bad blogger! It's been a month since I last blogged our Lil Pumpkins progress. I have some very exciting news to share! We are Team Pink!!!! Grand and I went to my ultrasound appt. on Monday June 13th we had to sit in the waiting room for quite a while, about 30 mins because the sonographer was so backed up.  I found out why when we went into the room, all the lil' ones she was trying to take pictures of wouldn't cooperate. I tried to reassure her that I could feel movement so I knew that our lil' pumpkin was awake. Well I couldn't be more wrong lol. The baby wouldn't move from the position that she was in for the 2 hrs we were there. She was backed up with her spine against my front, with her head facing my back, she had her feet tucked up under her. We tried everything to jiggle her loose but all we got for those efforts were a few kicks in my bladder. The tech did get most of the measurements she needed and told me everything looked good, the only problems were she wasn't able to get a profile shot and to check her nasal bone and her lips. So I have to go back in for those shots in 4 weeks. Hopefully our Lil Pumpkin Princess will cooperate! Here are a few pics that she was able to share with me:




On the Left we have a shot from above, you can see her sweet face.
On the Right is the position she was in the whole scan, she is really proud of her perfect spine!

 


No doubt about it, We are Team Pink!!!



16 Weeks Can You hear me now?!

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 my 16 week appt. last Thursday May 12th, this was the first appt. that Grand could make it too, so it was awesome to see his face when the dr. put the doppler on my belly and said that's you little one's heartbeat. I also went for my quad screening blood work. I am so nervous about the results. I made my appt for 20 weeks on June 9th and for my anatomy scan on June 13th!

About Me:

How far along? 16w3d

Total weight gain/loss: -1 lb ( I totally misjudged my weight gain the last few weeks!)

Maternity clothes? Had to go up one more button on my button extender this week, I may have to give in and get maternity jeans soon, even though I haven't gained any weight, confusing!

Stretch marks? 1,2,3,4  Please no more!

Sleep: having a hard time sleeping at night, I sleep more during the day than I should.

Best moment this week: Finding out that Lil' pumpkin can hear my voice! Now when I talk to my belly I won't feel as silly!

Movement:  still having the tickles,no definite kicks yet.

Food cravings: Watermelon, Lemonade, Pickles

Gender: 4 weeks to go to see if we are team pink or team blue!!!!!

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: although I am happy to be pregnant, I have discovered that I'm becoming somewhat lactose intolerant. Too much milk or ice cream will have me in the bathroom in no time. So I miss not getting sick after drinking milk!

What I am looking forward to: 20 week Anatomy scan on June 13th!

Milestone: Making it to 16 weeks!

Symptoms-

sore and growing BB's ( I feel like Dolly Parton)

mood swings (unfortunately these are still going strong! Poor man!)

Constipation (TMI I know, but I can't go!)

15 Weeks & growing stronger!

Your Baby: Week 15
Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.


About Me:

How far along? 15w3d

Total weight gain/loss: 3-5lbs+ ( maybe more, I'm too scared to get on the scale!)

Maternity clothes? Had to go up one more button on my button extender this week, I may have to give in and get maternity jeans soon.

Stretch marks? Gasp!! Is that what I think it is on my hips?! Yep new bright red stretch marks and I'm only 15 weeks! Sigh 25 weeks to go and plenty of space to get them :(

Sleep: having a hard time sleeping at night, I sleep more during the day than I should.

Best moment this week: Getting my first Happy Mother's Day greetings from Grand,my sister and my best girlfriend!

Movement:  I sometimes think I feel a tickle here and there but still haven't actually felt anything definite yet.

Food cravings: Watermelon! Peach Tea, Squirt.

Gender: 5 weeks to go to see if we are team pink or team blue!!!!!

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: although I am happy to be pregnant, I have discovered that I'm becoming somewhat lactose intolerant. Too much milk or ice cream will have me in the bathroom in no time. So I miss not getting sick after drinking milk!

What I am looking forward to: 16 Week appt. on May 12th

Milestone: Making it to 15 Weeks!

Symptoms-

sore and growing BB's ( I feel like Dolly Parton)

Frequent urination (Not as bad as a few weeks ago, only have to get up once a night now)

mood swings (unfortunately these are still going strong! Poor man!)

14 Weeks and Growing!

Your Baby: Week 14

Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

About Me:

How far along? 14w4d

Total weight gain/loss: 1-2 lbs+

Maternity clothes? Had to go up one more button on my button extender this week, I may have to give in and get maternity jeans soon.

Stretch marks? a few but not from this lil' one

Sleep: having a hard time sleeping at night, I sleep more during the day than I should.

Best moment this week: Finding Lil' Pumpkins Heartbeat quickly with the doppler a few weeks ago I had to search for what seemed forever, now I can find it within seconds.

Movement:  I sometimes think I feel a tickle here and there but still haven't actually felt anything definite yet.

Food cravings: Watermelon Licorice Twists, Peach Tea, Squirt.

Gender: 5 weeks to go to see if we are team pink or team blue!!!!!

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: although I am happy to be pregnant, I have discovered that I'm becoming somewhat lactose intolerant. Too much milk or ice cream will have me in the bathroom in no time. So I miss not getting sick after drinking milk!

What I am looking forward to: 16 Week appt. on May 12th

Milestone: Making it to 14 weeks!

Symptoms-

sore and growing BB's ( I feel like Dolly Parton)

Frequent urination (Not as bad as a few weeks ago, only have to get up once a night now)

mood swings (unfortunately these are still going strong! Poor man!)

13 Weeks: Finally in 2nd Trimester!

Your Baby: Week 13

Your fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords... savor this, their non-functional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy. (Much more convenient.)

About Me:

How far along? 13w4d

Total weight gain/loss: 1-2 lbs+

Maternity clothes? nothing more then a button extender is needed and some extra long shirts.

Stretch marks? a few but not from this lil' one

Sleep: Really don't need as much as I did, I still find myself taking a nap around 3-4pm for an hour.

Best moment this week: Finally beginning the 2nd Trimester!

Movement: A few more weeks before I can have that pleasure

Food cravings: Watermelon Licorice Twists, Peach Tea, Squirt.

Gender: still too early to know

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: although I am happy to be pregnant, I have discovered that I'm becoming somewhat lactose intolerant. Too much milk or ice cream will have me in the bathroom in no time. So I miss not getting sick after drinking milk!

What I am looking forward to: 16 Week appt. on May 12th

Milestones: Making it to 13 weeks and into the 2nd Trimester.

Symptoms-

sore and growing BB's ( I feel like Dolly Parton)

Frequent urination (Not as bad as a few weeks ago, only have to get up once a night now)

mood swings (unfortunately these are still going strong! Poor man!)

12 Weeks

Your Baby: Week 12


As you move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed.

About Me:

How far along? 12w0d

Total weight gain/loss: 1-2 lbs+

Maternity clothes? Just got my belt extender in the mail, Its so comfy!

Stretch marks? a few but not from this lil' one

Sleep: Yes Please!!! Sleeping is like my job now, I'm seriously logging in at least 10 hrs a day lol!

Best moment this week: Seeing my lil pumpkin wriggling around while checking the heartbeat yesterday.

Movement: A few more weeks before I can have that pleasure

Food cravings: Cheese Popcorn, Peach Iced Tea and Pickles!

Gender: still too early to know

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: nothing really, I'm still in the honeymoon phase of this pregnancy where I'm happy about everything

What I am looking forward to: 16 Week appt. on May 12th

Milestones: Hearing Lil pumpkins heartbeat through the doppler that I rented.

Symptoms-

sore BB's

Frequent urination

Fatigue

mood swings

12 Week Appointment Followup to 3 Hr Glucose Test

Today I went in for my results of the 3hr glucose test I took last Friday. The Dr. said the good news is that I passed the 3hr. I go back for a second 3hr glucose test at 28 weeks. She rolled a mini ultrasound machine in to check Lil' Pumpkins heartbeat. The lil one was wriggling around in there so much that it took the dr a few minutes to get the heartrate. 160 Bpm and strong! She said that everything looks great and that she will see me in 4 weeks for my 16 week appt. and quad screening.

Here is a my lil jumping bean's heartbeat:

11 Weeks

How far along? 11w4d

Total weight gain/loss: 1-2 lbs+

Maternity clothes? Not yet, though my pants are starting to get a little tighter around the waist

Stretch marks? a few but not from this lil' one

Sleep: Yes Please!!! Sleeping is like my job now, I'm seriously logging in at least 10 hrs a day lol!

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat throught the doppler at the Dr.s office 145bpm

Movement: too early, I can't wait to feel the lil' pumpkin

Food cravings: Pickles (I'm such a stereotype) and Peach Ice Tea

Gender: still too early to know

Belly Button in or out? in

What I miss: nothing really, I'm still in the honeymoon phase of this pregnancy where I'm happy about everything

What I am looking forward to: Drs. Appt. on Thursday

Milestones: Hearing Lil Pumpkins heartbeat

Symptoms-

sore BB's

Frequent urination

Heartburn

 Fatigue

mood swings

11 Week Ultrasound Pics

Today I went for my ultrasound. Lil Pumpkin has grown so much!!! I am so happy that I was able to tell everyone my  lil secret! Everything is measuring great and hb is 175bpm.

16dpo beta hcg and progesterone test

Sunday I went for my second hcg beta blood test and progesterone level. The nurse called back later that day with the great news that my hcg had gone up to 306 which is a great number for 16 days past ovulation. She then told me that she would call me on Monday with my progesterone level. The nurse called me the next morning with my results my p4 levels were at 49.4 which is beyond great news! With my pregnancy that ended in November my progesterone level never went higher than 19.5. My lil' pumpkin seed is growing stronger every day! I'm going to be scheduling my 6 week ultrasound for next week! I can't wait to see you my sweet lil' pumpkin!

14 dpo Beta

Today I went for a beta hcg blood test to see how my lil'pumpkin was doing. My beta level came back at 103 which is a good number for 14 days past ovulation. I go back on Sunday for a repeat blood test for hcg levels ands progesterone. Grow my lil pumpkin grow!

BFP!!!!

After a devastating loss of our first lil' one back in November and a uncertain round of injectables. I'm cautiously excited to announce that this afternoon I took a hpt and it came up positive! I go on Friday for a beta blood test I'm hoping to hear some good news! I pray to our lil' angel above to protect and lookout for it,s sibling.