Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Week Nine

Weekly update!

How far along?:
 9 weeks

Weight gain/loss: down 5.2 lbs

Symptoms: same as last week: all day nausea, extreme fatigue, crippling headaches, and alot of cramping.  

Gender: way to early to know but thinking we will stay Team Green 

Sleep?: not enough

Best moment this week?: was able to move my Dr's appt up a few days :) 

Movement: too soon to feel anything :)  

Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet but starting to notice that I can't handle sweets all that well which probably will be a great thing for me :)  

What I miss?: being able to have a beer/drink

What I am looking forward to?: getting some energy back

Size of Baby: 

your baby's the size of a green olive!
She's gaining steam! At 9 weeks, your fetus measures around .9 inches and weighs about .07 ounces.
  • This is a milestone. She's no longer an embryo -- now she's a fetus!
  • She's developing more distinct facial features.
  • And she might now have a strong enough heartbeat to be picked up by a fetal doppler.
What I’m nervous about: not having insurance for 90 days and figuring out what we are going to do, among about a million other things #worrywart
Thursday, September 19, 2013

Week Eight

Weekly update!

How far along?:
 8 weeks, 1 day

Weight gain/loss: down 5.2 lbs

Symptoms: same as last week: all day nausea, extreme fatigue, crippling headaches, and alot of cramping.  

Gender: way to early to know but thinking we will stay Team Green with baby Tres

Sleep?: not enough

Best moment this week?: had the entire weekend off and was able to nap - twice!

Movement: too soon :)  

Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet but starting to notice that I can't handle sweets all that well which probably will be a great thing for me :)  

What I miss?: not feeling sick

What I am looking forward to?: celebrating Mike's birthday tomorrow! 

Size of Baby: 

your baby's the size of a raspberry!
Now she weighs in (yay!) at about .04 ounces and measures about .63 inches. This week, she's growing about a millimeter each day.
your baby at 8 weeks
  • You can't feel it yet, but she's moving those arms and legs like crazy!
  • Her fingers and toes are now only slightly webbed, and her tail (yes, she had one) is gone.
  • Fun fact: your baby's taste buds are now forming.

What I’m nervous about: not having insurance for 90 days and figuring out what we are going to do, among about a million other things #worrywart
Thursday, September 12, 2013

Week Seven

Weekly update!

How far along?:
 7 weeks, 1 day

Weight gain/loss: down 3.6 lbs

Symptoms: fatigue - oh the fatigue. headache but that could be caffeine withdrawal. nausea. 

Gender: unknown

Sleep?:  not getting nearly enough

Best moment this week?: mike got some great news!

Movement: too soon for that. 

Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet

What I miss?: not being so tired. 

What I am looking forward to?: my Dr's appt on October 9. 

Size of Baby: your baby's the size of a blueberry!
Your .51-inch embryo doesn't exactly tip the scales just yet but she's developing like crazy. She's already doubled in size since last week. 
  • She's generating about one hundred new brain cells each minute!
  • Not only is her brain becoming more complex, but her heart is too.
  • Also important: She's developing a permanent set of kidneys
  • Her arm and leg joints are now forming.
What I’m nervous about: still in the high risk of miscarriage point. thankful for each day I think I'm still pregnant. 
Sunday, September 8, 2013

Year 32 Complete!

So another birthday came and went thus concluding goal of completing 32 items before my 33rd birthday. Here's my August/final update. 

  1. Lose {at least} 32 pounds (12/32) - not sure yet b/c I lost my app that was tracking :( had lost a bunch but gained most of it back in July
  2. Sell the house
  3. Read 1 Book per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May,Jun, Jul, Aug)
  4. Do 1 Service Act per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
  5. Do 1 Random Act of Kindness per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
  6. Have 1 Family Planned Activity per month  (Sept, Oct,Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
  7. Donate 32 articles of clothes
  8. Fund a well 
  9. Have Family Pictures taken
  10. Do {at least} 32 new pins (38/32)
    1. Pizza Buns No one was a big fan which is a big disappointment b/c I spent forever making them! 
    2. Lemon Blueberry Muffins these were ok. there was way too much topping!! 
    3. Funfetti Cookies the boys all liked these but I think they were just ok and pretty flavorless
  11. Join a Life Group at church {Mike joined a men's group but not scratching this off since I still want to join as a couple}
  12. Mail at least 1 Card per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb,Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
  13. Create a 1 Month Menu Planner and see if it works {tried for Dec but failed miserably}
  14. Ride the train to Chicago with the boys  Went for my birthday! 
  15. Create an art project or treat with the boys for all major holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY, Valentines,Easter,4th of July)
  16. Go on a date with Mike once {at least} once a quarter (6/4)
  17. Go on a date with just Colin (2/4)
  18. Go on a date with just Elias
  19. Make Christmas Cookie Platter for Mike's work
  20. Create a service project {preferably ongoing} at work
  21. Do my own version of 7 
  22. Allow Colin to have a sleep over with a friend
  23. Increase ING account by $X
  24. Pay for Disney in 'cash' 
  25. Twice A Month At Home Dates with Mike (4/14) {started in Feb}
  26. Book an adult only Cruise for Fall or Winter 2013 {looking at going to Puerto Rico or Califonia instead}
  27. Create an A-Z Summer List
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