15 weeks

**I know I'm a day late. I had the whole post done but needed to add the picture (even though they aren't the best quality). Yesterday was just one of those days where the toddler took every bit of physical, mental & emotional energy that I had. He was in bed at 7:30, I waas in bed with a book at 7:38.**
How far along? 15 weeks.

Total Weight Gain? 3 lbs.

Maternity Clothes? Yes. I still wear some non maternity clothes, because I can't fill out all of my maternity clothes yet.

Stretch Marks? No new ones!

Sleep? Sleep has been better this week. I actually had a night where I didn't wake up at all! I usually toss and turn and wake up 2+ times depending on the night. Also, Parker has been having random wake-ups in the middle of the night. Not fun.

Best Moment This Week? Going to see the Hunger Games Movie, and seeing the baby on ultrasound.
Miss Anything? Not really. Honestly, most of the time I don't even feel pregnant.
Movement? This week the movement has been very distinct. I started feeling flutters around 10/11 weeks, but it was still the kind where I thought maybe it wasn't the baby. Now I'm getting light thumps daily. I love it!
Food Cravings? Sadly, I've been craving Chef Boyardee & bologna. At least I still get plenty of fruits & veggies in.
Food Aversions? Nothing really anymore.
Gender? We're waiting until the baby is born to find out for sure, but I think it's a boy.
Labor Signs? Nope. I did start getting some braxton hicks a couple weeks ago, which I thought was crazy early. I asked my doctor and she didn't seem concerned, especially because they've been keeping such a close eye on my cervix. Thankfully I only had them a couple days.
Symptoms? My boobs are still a little sore, and still leaking. Carpal tunnel started a couple weeks ago as well (VERY early this time!). MAJOR migraines, although I'm attributing some of it to the food I've been eating. Still getting sick on occasion, but the all day nausea has been gone for a good week or two.
Belly Button, In or Out? Still in. Although, it is close to being flat.
Wedding Rings, On or Off? On. I managed to wear my rings until 35 weeks last time.
Looking Forward To? I want to feel more movement, sometimes it's the only thing that reminds me that the baby is in there. I'm also really looking forward to Easter!

Here is the 15 week belly (no face included because I looked awful yesterday)

& for fun, this is last week's picture. This pretty much sums up what Parker thinks about all this baby stuff.

life. death. things.

We've had plenty going on. Just nothing really that fun. Can I make you a list?

1. Our dog, Abby, messed up her back and we thought she was paralyzed. We took her outside to play about 2 weeks ago and her back legs just weren't working. She didn't seem to be in pain, but she was just dragging her legs around. We've had 6 vet visits so far (4 last week, 2 this week) and we have 2 more next week. She has to keep going in to get a laser treatment on her back to help with the swelling. She is getting better, but it has been a slow and hard process.

2. My Grandma passed away. I don't want to get too into this one, but I'll just say that it was basically expected. The funeral is on Saturday.

Ok, so this doesn't look like a very big list. It's only TWO things. But those things feel like they carry the weight of twenty things. I've just been so overwhelmed with it all. Last week we not only had the 4 vet appointments, we also had a check-up for Parker. Then this week we had the 2 vet appointments and a check up for the little babe in the belly. (That appointment was actually fun!) Everything is looking good and I got to see the little one looking very baby like, and even moving around a ton.

Here, have a picture or two.

I go back to the doctor in 2 weeks for my next check up & ultrasound! Then we have the usual at 20 weeks and then the ultrasounds will stop for a while and I'll resume the normal schedule of check ups (as long as everything stays looking how it is now).

I'm not going to make any promises on when I'll be back or how often I'll be posting, because it seems like I haven't been keeping my word. I can tell you that I WILL be back, just not sure how soon! :)

12 weeks {+1 day}

**sorry for the pile of posts showing up on your feed. apparently my posts weren't publishing when I was scheduling them.**

I had my 12 week appointment today (12 weeks! how did this happen?!). I heard the heartbeat again (165) and it was beautiful. Ben and Parker went with me, but Parker had a melt down in the waiting room so they went for a walk & drive while I had my appointment. Everything is looking good, and I go back in two weeks for an ultrasound to check on my cervical length.

For some reason, this pregnancy still doesn't feel real. My belly is slowly growing, I'm still nauseous every morning and evening, I've seen the baby on ultrasound twice, but I just don't feel like it's actually happening. I know, it sounds crazy but that's just how it is for now. It's so different from when I was pregnant the first time. That was one planned & it was all I could think about. This one was a surprise and I also have a toddler to chase around all day, so I don't stop to really think about being pregnant/the baby that often. I really hope it sinks in soon!

That's really all there is for this update. I know, it's kind of boring. There just isn't much going on in the pregnancy department. I fully intended on taking a belly picture today (because I looked really pretty in a new dress!), but it didn't happen. Next week?