Tuesday, June 21, 2011

17 weeks

Well, this week has been alright. I'm feeling a little down and I'm not sure why... Oh, thats right! I'm hormonal! :) We find out what the baby is a week from tomorrow and I CAN'T WAIT!!! I just want to see our healthy Chicken Butt Little. We will be finding out what it is and then the registry and buying shall really begin! I can't wait to see our little one!
I guess the other thing that is really bothering me this week is that I want to feel the baby so badly. I want to feel it kick and wiggle. I've been trying to lay still when I lay down so I can feel the kicks. Chicken Butt Little has been wiggly all along, but I guess I don't know what to feel for. Sometimes I think they are in there moving and other times they're not. I also can't wait for Ryan to feel them!
The other thing is that I want to start showing! My pre-pregnancy clothes haven't fit in about a month, but I don't feel like I have a belly. I've been taking weekly pictures and last week it seemed that I was showing, but being overweight doesn't help much. I would like to look pregnant and not fat. I'm sure the time will come when I'm ready not to show anymore and for my belly to quit growing.
Right now the baby is about 5 inches long and about 5 ounces. Lots more room to grow.
We went to the lake last weekend and had a great time! I was kind of stressing the whole time because of the boat ride and being on the water. Just want a healthy baby!
This Friday we're going to a ball game with friends! I can't wait for that either! A Royals/Cubs game!!!

Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!

Love,
The Thomas Family

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

16 weeks

This past week has been good. I found out my other class doesn't start until this next Monday. The only thing about writing every week, is that I forgot what I wrote last week... Most recently my front teeth have had this almost tingling sensation on and off all day. It can happen at the most random times and not always when I'm eating. I'm REALLY hoping its not a cavity (*knock on wood* I've never had one). There isn't much else baby news. This week I'm really starting to feel like I'm pregnant and am starting to show more pregnant than fat.
Last weekend we hung out at home. I went to a friends house and visited while her boyfriends boys had their birthday party. She has a pool, and that was the first time I'd been in all summer! It was WONDERFUL!!!! It was also nice to see friends again and catch up. We also went to the lake on Friday and I got a bit burnt. I was hoping it would help with my acne, and it seemed to a little bit. This next weeekend we're going to Table Rock Lake to visit Grandpa and to hopefully catch some fish! He said there was at least one walleye that didn't go over the dam when the water was really high. :)
My appetite has been kind of up and down. Sometimes I'm hungry for one thing, fix it and then I'm not hungry for it anymore. I've been craving carbs of all kinds. Sandwiches still and noodles.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Love,
The Thomas Family

Thursday, June 9, 2011

15 week Doctor Appointment

Yesterday I had my 4 week doctor appointment. I have only gained a total of 8 pounds so far, which the doctor wasn't too worried about. I would rather have gained nothing, but it's what is best for baby. I also got to hear the heart beat! It was 150, which is normal. However, the last few times it was at 165 and 168... She was able to find our little chicken butt very quickly! Chicken Butt Little was low, but my uterus is about to my belly button. I also got to set up our anatomy ultrasound!!!!! It is scheduled for June 29th at 4. Perfect for Ryan's schedule. We will be finding out what our Chicken Butt Little is.
Yesterday, I was CRAVING a sandwich! So I went to Subway and got a turkey and pepperjack cheese with all the veggies. It was AMAZING!!! I only got a 6 inch, and could have eaten a foot long. I know I'm not supposed to eat lunch meat, but I did have it toasted... I think the only other thing I have craved, and still am like "Ahhhhhh!" when I have it is milk.
Other things are going well. First week of class was over. 5 more weeks left. However, another class starts next Monday. So my afternoons might not be all naps and relaxation...
The maternity pants have been brought full on! That is all I wear. I don't have much, but they are amazing!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
The Thomas'

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Week 14

Well, the work week is over! Time to relax for 4 days and then to my last few masters classes!!! I'm so glad I've reached my goal before my baby is here! I still have to write a paper, but I'm going to take some time to do so.
I have a dermatologist appointment tomorrow. I hope they can do SOMETHING about my acne that has covered my face, chest, and back. I was using some creams they gave be before I was pregnant, but obviously I can't use those anymore... So we'll see.
I'm feeling alright. My allergies are acting up worse than I can remember even with my allergy shots. So I've been told I can take Clartin or Zyrtec. The sinus pressure is the worst. I can still breathe, which is good!
I'll be very sad when I cannot sleep on my belly anymore. I miss sleeping comfortably the most. I'm used to getting up to go pee in the middle of the night because I'm pretty sure I've done that all my life anyway... But finding a comfortable position is the difficult part. I think the next investment will be a body pillow.
I'm not quite starting to show; at least not that I can see. However, my pants are starting to get a bit tighter. We had meetings on Tuesday this week, and I wore a pair of larger pants, and they were uncomfortable... So I wore my maternity pants today. Much better!!
Next doctors appointment will be Wednesday, June 8th. There I will make my ultrasound appointment to find out the sex. We're thinking the appointment will be either the end of June or beginning of July. We're excited to find out!
Well that is all for now. I'm kind of feeling a nap!

Take care!
Love,
Jess and Ryan