17 weeks....

How Far Along:  Tuesday marked 17 weeks into this pregnancy, which blows my mind!  It seriously is going so fast!

How am I feeling?:  Good.  I've been tired lately, but my schedule at work changed too, and I've been getting up an hour earlier than usual, so I'm hoping it has more to do with that than actual pregnancy fatigue.  Also, I'm feeling super out of shape!  I suppose that can be expected when your uterus is the size of a cantaloupe.  I'm actually surprised at how much I feel restricted already.  It's hard to bend over, shave my legs, paint my toenails already.  This is gonna get interesting, folks!  Also, we went on a walk last night. A WALK.  Mind you, we maybe went 1.5 miles, probably more like 1 mile, and I was exhausted!  My left butt cheek was cramping and I was slightly out of breath.  Again, this is gonna get ugly....I just know it!  


Movement:  I think I've been feeling some "quickening" but nothing distinguishable yet.  I can't wait!


Sleep:  Oh boy. My dreams have picked up again.  Night before last I had a very disturbing, sad dream that I'm not even going to go into here.  Let's just say there was death, and mourning, and it was very sad!  Last night was much more hilarious, and involved ultrasounds where I forgot to tell them I didn't want to know the gender, some not so nice old neighbors and their recently {in my dream} out of the closet 10 year old, a medical professional showing off her pregnancy skin flap and massive stretch marks, and waiting for coffee at Starbucks.  All in all, pregnancy dreams are quite entertaining!


Cravings:  Carbs, carbs, carbs


Food Aversions: At one point this week I thought veggies were back on, but they're not.  Still can't do salads, which makes me a sad panda.  :(  But, I've been more than making up for it with fruits!


Best Moment this week:  Realizing that my belly looks more like a baby bump and less like I ate too many enchiladas.  {documented with bad iPhone photo above.}  I've also been so enamored with my husband this week.  He's so, so good to me, and I love him so much!  I can't imagine experiencing this with anyone else.  I just want to steal him away all to myself!  

Midweek Confessions...

I confess...

I have eaten the majority of a "medium" {11.4 oz}  bag of peanut butter m&m's since lunchtime yesterday.

With the exception of a couple walks, I haven't exercised since I found out that I'm expecting.

I'm still not sure what I want to do when I grow up.

I get mad when I see people at the pool this week....it's not supposed to open til this weekend!  #controlfreak

I'm horrible at keeping up with bumpdates.  I really wanted to do them every week, but I'm just not that organized anymore.

I have a really, really hard time understanding people with accents.  Sometimes I just nod, which is bound to get me in trouble eventually.  

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I'm linking up to Midweek Confessions on E, Myself and I....a new-to-me blog I found this morning.  I can't help it....it just seemed like the thing to do.  

A few fun finds....

I had a moment last night where it hit me....WE'RE HAVING A BABY!  That's crazy.  I mean, logically, I know that I'm pregnant.  I've seen the tests, and heard the heartbeat, but I think it's still soaking in emotionally.  Something strange happens when you spend years hoping for a baby. When it finally happens, your heart takes a while to open up to it.  I've guarded myself so tightly, that the walls are still coming down.

Every once in a while it hits me, and I just can't believe that a person is growing inside of me. That they're gonna come out at some point {I'm trying not to even think about what that will be like!} and they're gonna live with us, and I'm no doubt going to think they're the best person I've ever known.  It seriously blows my mind!

That being said, I find myself more and more daydreaming about what our little one will be like.  Wondering what exactly it will feel like to hold them in my arms.....to watch Jon hold them in his.  Oh, man.  This is gonna be pretty amazing.

With that in mind, here are a few of my "fun finds" for the week....

I must have a print like this for the nursery....

Baby Nursery Poster by happydeliveries on Etsy

Love this sweet pendant....however frivolous it is, because you'd really only be able to wear it til you deliver, lest set yourself up for the "are you pregnant?" question that no non-pregnant woman wants to hear...But, what a great keepsake it would make!!!

Due in November Maternity Necklace by maureenmae on Etsy

I love this cute little wooden phone!  I have serious fears of handing over my iPhone to a small child {plus, I've heard alot about how damaging that can be to their development}  This seems like a cute, chew-friendly alternative...

Wood Baby Toy Cellphone by Tyson and Rachael on Etsy

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I am linking up to Yes, Teacher's Tickle me Tuesday post. Hop over and check out the other great finds!

                          Source: pinkofperfection.com via jennifer on Pinterest

This morning feels like a fresh start.  It's the first day of summer hours.  {9 hr workdays M-Th, 4 hrs on Fri} I LOVE summer hours!  While some of those early mornings get tough during the week, they're completely worth it come Friday.  I cannot wait for my half day this week, and for the long weekend that will follow.  Here's to a relaxing and fun summer!  When summer hours end, we'll be just two months away from meeting our babe.  {Squeeee!}

This last weekend was a productive one.  Well, more so for Jon than me, although I did cross some things off my to-do list.  I'll tell you what, that man is nesting like a mother hen!  He's been doing all kinds of projects around the house.  Hanging shelves in the basement, putting sealers on all the windows and doors, painting cabinets for piggy bank storage, and who knows what else.

I did some painting, made some baked potato soup {cannot get enough} and got completely caught up on laundry {hooray!}.

We bought a new mattress on Saturday.  We tried out at least 20, many of them multiple times.  It was quite the process.  I really hope we like what we decided on!  I've been a little nervous that we went too soft, but it was just so comfy!  I didn't want to get up, I could have seriously taken a nap, so I want to believe that's a good sign.

The weather has been nothing short of perfection around here lately.  We've been enjoying having the windows open and soaking in the cool breeze at night....my favorite.  I always feel like I sleep better in the fresh air.

Oh, and one last thing.  I'm drinking a decaf iced coffee this morning, and it is delish.  That is all.

What's your mattress preference?  Firm or soft?  

Baby D....15 weeks

Yesterday marked 15 weeks into this pregnancy.  {which is crazy!....in some ways it feels like it's going so slow....in other ways I can't believe it's going so fast.  The weeks really are flying by.}

Since I've been a total slacker up until this point, this bumpdate will recap essentially the entire first trimester.  Better late than never, right?

How Far Along: 15 weeks

How am I feeling?:  A whole lot better!  I really can't complain, as I know I had it pretty easy when it comes to first trimester symptoms.  I had a lot of nausea from about week 6-8, but it gradually got better from there.  I've only thrown up 4 times...and three of those are "special"...see Other Crazy Symptoms.  Mostly I just wanted to sleep all day every day.  I've always been a big fan of sleep, but I would literally pass out many nights/days/afternoons/evenings/mornings and wake up in a stupor like I've never known before.

Lately, I'm feeling much more energetic!  Although it does catch up to me every once in a while....like this weekend.  Naps are good!

Total Weight Gain: I'm trying not to think about that.  I'm not gonna lie, I was a little nervous at my last appointment that I'd get "in trouble" for my weight, but my doctor, sweet woman that she is, didn't even mention it.  I'm going with the theory that no news is good news. :)

Maternity Clothes: Oh yes!  I've been sporting some fabulous hand-me-down maternity wear since week 12.  I've been staying away from the obvious billowy tops.  Mostly tees and tanks, but yes, maternity jeans are the best thing ever!  I was super self conscious at first, cause I did break them out early, but comfort is a pretty big deal to me.  I'm pretty sure my next purchase needs to be some maternity shorts/jammies.  Getting a little uncomfortable at night.

Gender: We're not finding out!  It will be the be the biggest, best surprise of our lives when Baby D enters this world, and we're gonna savor it.  That being said, I'm leaning toward girl, as I've had 3 dreams with baby girls.  Jon is sure it's a boy.  He just "has a feeling".  I guess we'll see who's right in November!

Movement: As crazy as it sounds, I felt Baby D at 11 weeks, 5 days.  {doctor confirmed, for you doubters}  I just happened to be in the right position at the right time!  It was amazing, and I can't wait to feel it again!

Sleep: Eh.  I've been having alot of lower back pain.  It's no longer super comfortable to sleep on my stomach, which is where I naturally migrate.  I've found a pillow between/below my knees help.  Oh, and yes, I get up to pee AT LEAST 3 times a night.  Fun!

Cravings: Early on, it was refried beans....yeah, I know.

Lately it's been baked potato soup and watermelon.

Food Aversions: Early on, meat in general.  {thus, I'm guessing, the refried beans...gotta get that protein somewhere!}

Once I hit about 10 weeks, refried beans.  blech.

Lately it's been veggies, especially salads!  Which, is so sad, cause I LOVE salads.  They are not sitting well with me though.  Not at all.

Other crazy symptoms: I have thrown up 3 times in the morning from brushing my teeth. I just start gagging and cannot contain it.  Luckily, there's nothing in my stomach in the morning, so it's relatively short lived and minimally disgusting.  

Also, I may or may not be a little emotional....., irritable, sentimental, angry, generally annoyed....you name it.  I ugly cried to "I hope you dance" on pandora while washing dishes the other day.  

What I am looking forward to: Just within the last week or so, I think it's started sinking in that we're having a baby!  I already love this little one so much!   I'm really looking forward to getting some fabric picked out and starting on the nursery! 

Best Moment this week: Mother's Day.  Finally being part of the club.  :)

So, what do you guys think – pink or blue???

Random Rambling...

So, it seems that I've fallen off the face of the earth when it comes to blogging.  For whatever reason, I can't seem to get my shiz together to get back in a routine.  I think about blogging all the time, but turns out you have to actually sit down and type a post.  Bummer.

Lots of things have been going on lately though.  For instance, I'm still growing a human.  That's alot more work than I ever realized it would be!  Did you know that I could seriously sleep for 12 hours every single night if only I had the time?  I hear the fatigue is supposed to be letting up over the next couple weeks, so fingers crossed!

I'm officially in my second trimester.....which blows my mind!  I just know I'm gonna blink and a person is going to be coming out of my....well, you know.  I've started wearing some maternity clothes.  Yeah, I know, it seems early to me too.  At just 13 weeks, it feels sort of like I'm pretending, but let me tell ya, SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE!  Let's be honest, my stomach was nowhere near flat to begin with, and then you factor in copious amounts of hormones {both natural and via medical intervention} and it's only gotten bigger.  I like to think that some of that is baby.  Regardless, a wonderful, sweet friend {Hi Amber!}  loaned me a crap ton of maternity clothes.  Let's just say, once I tried on the maternity jeans, my belly let out a big sigh of relief.  Bring it.  I guess I figure I might as well be comfortable, right?

Speaking of being comfortable, I did not want to get out of bed this morning.  {What's new....story of my life lately}  But, Jon wasn't in bed yet.  Yeah, that's right...6:30 in the morning and the boy was still downstairs!  He had fallen asleep on the couch, but in my morning stupor I got myself all worked up that perhaps he had fallen and hit his head or something.  That's pretty much the only thing that peeled me from the pillow, was to check on him.  He was sound out on the couch, tv still on.  Silly boy.

I'll stop the random rambling there, but I'm not gonna lie, there'll probably be more in the coming days.  That is, if I can remember to actually post something!  C'mon second trimester energy boost!  Let's go!

How long do you sleep a night?  If you are or have ever been preggers, when did you start wearing maternity clothes with your first?  Am I crazy for taking the plunge this early?